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Yoga Therapy
The Benefits of Yoga Therapy in Treating Herniated Discs
Slipped disc, bulging disc, ruptured disc: disc herniation is known by many names. As one of the most common causes of back pain, herniated discs often come up in my yoga classes, workshops, and yoga therapy sessions. Understanding how yoga therapy can help...
Yoga Therapy For Low Back Pain
Back pain is nuanced – it can come and go, it can “flare up” for seemingly no reason, or it’s a constant ache that never seems to go away. Beyond physical pain, back pain can also cause emotional distress, feeling like you can't do normal everyday activities. The fear...
Why I Don’t Offer “Yoga For Back Pain” Classes
I see yoga classes and workshops like these advertised all the time: Yoga for Back Pain, Yoga for Anxiety, Yoga for Depression, Yoga for... I have even taken some of them, especially the Yoga for Back Pain classes. The name of the class is catchy and usually imply...
Research
Study Finds Yoga Therapy Reduces Disease Activity and Inflammatory Markers In People With Rheumatoid Arthritis
A recent study1 published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found a reduction in disease activity and inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who participated in a yoga therapy program alongside standard medical treatment....
Study Finds Yoga To Be a Promising Treatment Option For People With Neuropathic Pain From Lumbar Disc Herniation
In "The Effect of a Stretch and Strength-Based Yoga Exercise Program on Patients with Neuropathic Pain due to Lumbar Disc Herniation" published in the journal Spine January 11, 20221, a specific sequence of stretch and strength based yoga postures was taught to a...