Yoga, Regaining Spine Mobility

Bob Crowther continues his yoga activities in his 60's despite having documented spinal structural problems and arthritis issues.

When i first started my hatha yoga practice, my spinal mobility, range of motion was severely limited and i experienced considerable pain in my lower back.

X-Rays documented structural, degeneration issues with specific vertebrae, discs in my cervical (neck) and lumbar (lower back) areas including scoliosis (a lateral curve of vertebrae).

Years of yoga and monthly massages have continued to overcome many of the restrictions of my spine, associated muscles and connective tissues. 

Bob
 Whole Body, Spine Flexibility  

Book Of Interest

Yogabody: Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Asana

 by

 Judith Hanson Lasater

  physical therapist and yoga teacher 

This book has been a valuable resource to better understand and appreciate the relationship of our anatomy and mobility including the spine.  

 Spine Anatomy, Yoga Mobility

 Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, Sacral

Lasater identifies the normal curves and structure of the bones that constitute our vertebral column: 

• cervical (7)
• thoracic (12)
• lumbar (5)
• sacral (fused, 5) 
• coccygeal (tailbone, fused, 3-5). 

Ligaments attach each vertebrae at specific locations on their spinal processes and also along most of the the length of the vertebral column on anterior and posterior surfaces to provide further stability. 

All the vertebrae have a dense connective tissue disc between them except for the first two cervical bones and the junction between the L5 and S1 (fifth lumbar, first sacral). 

The spinal muscles that contribute to the core muscles are positioned not only on the spinal processes but on other bones including the rib cage, clavicle and skull.

The distinct shape of each vertebrae and their relationship to one another are significant. 

It is the position and angle of the of facet joints between each of the bones that enable extension and rotational muscle movements.

Cervical and thoracic vertebra enable a greater range of lateral movement while the lumbar vertebra have a great degree of flexion and extension than the two regions above it.  

  Contact

Bob Crowther 

774-272-5760

bob@bobcrowther.com

Talk with Bob about his enhanced spinal mobility.

Among other asanas, free standing back bends, using a wall or wall ladder with a partner and assisted sitting side twists each have contributed to a greater range of my spinal motion.

Yoga For All Ages

Bob encourages his clients (50's to 70's) to move their spines in all directions. 

By modifying movements and using various props (including a strap, blocks blankets, chairs, sofas, ottomans), males and females continue to experience a greater range of motion without pain.

Let Bob help you help yourself.

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