| It seems that more and more people are suffering | | | | the postures work for you. |
| today from back problems than at any point in the | | | | However, no one knows you better than you know |
| past. While you might expect that our modern | | | | yourself, and this is especially true when it comes to |
| technology that allows even the most manual of labor | | | | your comfort level in performing movements. If you |
| to require less back-breaking intensity would have | | | | find the movements your instructor wants you to |
| lessened the problem, in reality it appears to be making | | | | perform to be uncomfortable or to cause you pain, |
| it worse. That is why so many people today are | | | | you should not do the movement and be sure to let |
| turning to yoga for back pain relief. By getting some | | | | your instructor know. There may be some |
| good advice, good instruction, and by using your | | | | movements you will simply have to avoid completely |
| common sense and persistence, you will find yoga to | | | | until your flexibility and strength have improved |
| be very effective at relieving your back pain. | | | | sufficiently. Always use your common sense and |
| Before you even consider trying yoga, especially if you | | | | remember that you are there to relieve your pain, |
| have back pain, you should speak to your doctor. You | | | | never to make it worse. |
| will want to be certain that you don't have a condition | | | | Bearing that in mind, you may find that the stretches |
| that can turn into a permanent problem by moving in | | | | and movements leave you feeling uncomfortable or |
| just the wrong way. Explain to your doctor that you | | | | sore, especially in the beginning. While it is true that you |
| want to begin a yoga program and what you hope to | | | | should never push yourself because that can cause |
| get out of it, and he will help you to understand what | | | | further injury, you should also never allow yourself to |
| movements to avoid. | | | | become discouraged and quit due to mild discomfort. |
| Armed with this knowledge, your next step should be | | | | Yoga is not an overnight fix to your back pain, but if |
| to find a reputable, certified instructor in your area. | | | | you stick with it you will most likely find it to be a |
| While there are many instructional guides and videos | | | | permanent one. |
| available, you should definitely start with an instructor, | | | | Using yoga for back pain relief is becoming more |
| especially because of your back pain. Be sure to talk | | | | popular because it is effective. As long as you have |
| with any prospective instructor before starting the | | | | followed the advice of your doctor and instructor and |
| class to let her know your specific goals and limitations, | | | | used your common sense, you will find relief and many |
| and to inform her about your back problem. She should | | | | other long lasting benefits. Stick with it and it will help |
| be able to modify movements and provide help in | | | | you for the rest of your life. |
| using equipment such as props and straps to make | | | | |