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Jan 12

Getting natural back pain relief means doing it without resorting to substance use

Ask anyone who takes Hawaii yoga classes for back pain relief, and chances are good that they'll tell you the holistic regimen does wonders for chronic aches. Scientific research certainly "backs" up this idea.

However, treating milder problems (like back aches) with controlled substances is not always warranted. Consider the Highland Health dispensary, which is currently at the center of a legal battle over its placement relative to public institutions in the area. According to The Post, the store has received letters from the U.S. Attorney General's office concerning its proximity to schools.

The news source notes that the dispensary offers yoga classes, hypnotherapy and medical marijuana (which was legalized in the state in 2000), the latter of which is sold only to people with prescriptions, many of whom are seriously ill.

Some studies have also explored the use of medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), though NPR reports that the results are unclear. Yoga, on the other hand, has clearly been shown to have a soothing effect for people with PTSD.

Therefore, for individuals who simply have back pain, choosing between holistic exercises and controlled substances is a no-brainer: yoga wins every time.

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Nov 11

Yoga may ease back pain during pregnancy

Expectant mothers have plenty to worry about during pregnancy. (If you ever doubt it, Google phrases like "Can I eat" and "Is it safe" and look at all the popular worries autocomplete dredges up.) Besides food limitations, travel restrictions and swollen ankles, back pain during pregnancy is a common problem.

Whether it's lower back pain or middle back pain, these aches can be distracting or, even worse, almost incapacitating. Fortunately, Dahn Yoga offers a number of techniques that can give mothers-to-be a little relief.

Where do these backaches come from? According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, once a woman reaches her second trimester, her center of gravity begins to shift.

In order to stand upright, a pregnant woman must lean back, putting strain on her dorsal muscles. The American Pregnancy Association adds that hormonal fluctuations and stress can make this back pain worse.

The weight of a baby can even aggravate sciatica because it presses on the delicate nerves in your pelvis and legs!

To ease backaches during your second and third trimesters, consider trying a few minutes of soothing, gentle Dahn Yoga.

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Nov 11

People who have back pain symptoms may improve mobility with yoga, scientists say

Attending Hawaii yoga classes may do more than calm your mind if you suffer from chronic back pain. According to a recent article in USA Today, individuals who experience the ailment on a regular basis may benefit from engaging in the holistic mindfulness system. Although the regimen does not eliminate back pain, its breathing exercises and poses may help improve patients' strength, mobility and ability to perform everyday tasks.

Researchers from the University of Washington published the study in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Their results seem to correlate with another paper that appears in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine, in which lead author Helen E. Tilbrook and colleagues from the University of York in England elaborated on the soothing effects of yoga.

"Our results showed that yoga can provide both short- and long-term benefits to those suffering from chronic or recurrent back pain, without any serious side effects," Tilbrook explained, quoted by the news source.

Performing Dahn Yoga to ease uncomfortable back pain symptoms may be a good way to manage the condition and improve quality of life.

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Sep 11

Can yoga ease my upper and middle back pain?: Q&A

Q: I suffer from upper and middle back pain. Is this a common problem?
A: Back pain, whether upper, middle or lower, is exceedingly common in the U.S. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) states that lower back pain alone is the most common cause of work-related disability. Middle and upper back aches are quite common as well.

Q: Is back pain that big of a deal?
A: Though you may feel as though you're complaining about "little" aches, back pain can be a serious condition, leading to missed workdays and lost income. The NINDS estimates that American employees spend $50 billion on addressing back pain each year, a sum greater than the gross national product of some small nations.

Q: Where can I get some back pain relief? Are analgesics a good place to start?
A: While over-the-counter pills may reduce some of your aching and inflammation, relying on medications is not an effective long-term solution. Alternative or complementary therapies like yoga can ease your pain without entailing the ingestion of analgesics or pharmaceutical painkillers.

Q: My friends say that yoga classes are good for lower back pain, but I'm not sure that this would translate to my aches, which are higher up in my spine and shoulders.
A: Upper and middle back pain come from many of the same sources as lower backaches. According to the Columbia University Medical Center, an aching back can stem from poor posture, a pulled muscle, prolonged desk work, scoliosis, weight gained during pregnancy or even intense sneezing or coughing.

Q: What will yoga stretching do for my back?
A: Besides relieving some of your tension or muscles aches, yoga exercises can loosen up the hundreds of muscles, tendons and ligaments in your back. Over time, increased spinal flexibility can reduce your risk of injuries like slipped discs and torn muscles, which is why looking into yoga classes now may help you in the long run!

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Sep 11

Americans looking for back pain treatment may want to follow celebrities’ lead and do yoga

Yoga is considered an effective method of back pain treatment for millions of Americans who suffer from debilitating discomfort. The holistic program, which originated many centuries ago in the East, has taken the Western world by storm with its calming breathing exercises, relaxing poses and tranquil stretches. Many enthusiasts report that the regimen enhances multiple aspects of their well-being, enabling them to stay physically fit while strengthening their mental and emotional health.

The secrets of self healing yoga are not so confidential after all, seeing as so many celebrities swear by the mind-body technique to help them stay fit and feel great.

One such individual is Imogen Thomas, a Welsh supermodel and actress who was photographed by the Daily Mail after attending one of her many yoga classes. The 28-year-old was spotted leaving a studio in a white bra top and shorts that revealed her impressive abdominal muscles.

Thomas has not stinted on praise when it comes to the holistic regimen, even taking to Twitter to tell her followers, "I'm gonna post some photos to show you what yoga does to your body," quoted by the news source.

Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton is another yoga devotee, according to the Skokie Patch. The 22-year-old beauty recently unveiled a new line of sportswear known as VSX Sexy Sport, which promotes comfortable clothing designed for yoga, which she says is important because "I need to stretch out all my muscles."

Meanwhile, the Daily Mail also snapped photos of a pregnant Alyssa Milano leaving a prenatal yoga class. The actress, who is weeks away from giving birth, was photographed wearing a soft black tank top and carrying a hot pink yoga mat.

With all of the famous faces leaving yoga classes these days, it's no wonder that so many Americans have caught on to the vast benefits of the relaxing mind-body program.

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Aug 11

Yoga is good for back pain during pregnancy

If you are an expectant mother, chances are you'll experience back pain during pregnancy. But that doesn't mean you have to take it lying down – or standing up, for that matter. Yoga regimens, even those suited for mothers-to-be, can be great for lower back pain.

During pregnancy, your center of gravity is shifting. You begin to carry more weight in front of you than behind, and, off-kilter in this way, your spine and back muscles start to bear the brunt of this imbalance.

It's not at all uncommon to have backaches during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, when your weight is maxing out and your ligaments are stretching in anticipation of the birthing process.

Between 50 and 70 percent of all expecting mothers report experiencing backaches and other spinal complaints during their nine-and-a-half months, the American Pregnancy Association reports.

There are several things you can do to ease the stiffness and soreness caused by baby weight. First, consider improving your posture. The Mayo Clinic emphasizes that poor posture increases the strain placed on your lower back, whereas standing up straight and tucking in your chin redistributes your body mass more evenly.

The organization also recommends wearing flat-heeled shoes and sleeping on your side, to keep backaches to a minimum.

Likewise, exercises to strengthen back muscles and stretch tightened tendons may help ease your back pain. This where yoga comes in. Public health agencies like the Mayo Clinic and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend prenatal yoga as a natural way to maintain good back health.

Most yoga classes for pregnant women involve stretching, posing and deep breathing. Typically, these exercises focus more on relaxing your body and releasing tension than elevating your heart rate.

The Mayo Clinic adds that, as a sort of bonus, prenatal yoga can strengthen the muscles you'll need to get through childbirth, potentially speeding your labor and making it that much easier!

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