Over the weekend I went to a workshop focused on yoga therapy for back pain. The class was amazing and I learned a lot. It turns out a majority of Americans experience back pain at some time in their life and a large percentage have chronic back pain. If you haven't found relief for your back pain, seek out a yoga therapist who specializes in the area. It can work to bring blood flow to the area to promote healing, stretch tight muscles, strengthen weak ones and help hold your chiropractic adjustments longer.
If you have a healthy back, keep it that way with regular yoga. The take home message of this weekend's class was to move your whole spine (don't forget about the neck) in every direction, every day. Do twists, cat/cow, and child's pose just to name a few...
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