Bob Crowther does yoga in his 60's and instructs others. Bob knows from personal experience how pain can be debilitating and shares some thoughts below.
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Overcoming Back Pain, Muscle Issues Yoga Has Enhanced Bob's Back, Spine Mobility |
All of us have experienced pain.
Some may know a family member, friend or acquaintance having symptoms that resulted in a diagnosis of these named medical conditions.
Traditional approaches for alleviating short term pain may include hot and cold treatments along with over the counter and prescription medications.
In contrast, chronic pain requires more complex interventions and, for many, presents significant new challenges in dealing with daily activities.
Increasingly, alternative ways to treat pain are being evaluated by a special division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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| read about building a pain program at the NIH |
Research is revealing evidence that various forms of yoga including Iyengar's approach can relieve pain of different origins and severity.
Let me know if participating in a form of yoga has moderated your pain.
My introduction to hatha yoga provided an opportunity to evaluate this non-impact physical activity to deal with years of chronic back pain.
Learning to slowly move my entire body in safe but unfamiliar ways in different asanas over several years has resulted in a notable reduction of pain related to severe spinal arthritis and other minor issues.
Getting out of bed each morning is no longer an ordeal; my lower back has become more supple.
Significantly, I am not using any pain medications.
Let me know if participating in a form of yoga has moderated your pain.
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Bob Crowther
774-272-5760
My introduction to hatha yoga provided an opportunity to evaluate this non-impact physical activity to deal with years of chronic back pain.
Learning to slowly move my entire body in safe but unfamiliar ways in different asanas over several years has resulted in a notable reduction of pain related to severe spinal arthritis and other minor issues.
Getting out of bed each morning is no longer an ordeal; my lower back has become more supple.
Significantly, I am not using any pain medications.
My daily yoga activities and a monthly massage from my yoga instructor have kept me mobile and fit.
Maintenance of my back has been further enhanced by sitting regularly on mats instead of non-ergonomic chairs.
I have encouraged my clients and others to seek professional medical input to evaluate their conditions when a painful symptom persists.
Future postings will comment on recent advances in pain research.
BOB CROWTHER - NUTRITION - YOGA
