Why Yoga Therapy is best for Back Pain?

Back pain is currently one of the most common complaints, affecting people of all ages. It can vary from slight discomfort to severe pain, greatly affecting everyday activities. While there are many reasons for back pain, the most common ones include

1. Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement can strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. For people in poor physical condition, constant strain on the back can cause painful muscle spasms.

2. Bulging or ruptured disks. Disks act as cushions between the bones in the spine. The soft material inside a disk can bulge or rupture and press on a nerve. However, a bulging or ruptured disk might not cause back pain.

3. Spondylolisthesis. a vertebra  in the spine slips out of place or gradually moves out of ailments.

4. Scoliosis or other congenital changes to the spine. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that most often is diagnosed in adolescents.

5. Myofacial pain. Tightness and pain of the muscles supporting the spine due to damage of the muscles or a result of the nerve input to the muscles coming from the spine.

6. Arthritis. Osteoarthritis can affect the lower back. In some cases, arthritis in the spine can lead to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord, a condition called spinal stenosis.

7. Osteoporosis. The spine's vertebrae can develop painful breaks if the bones become porous and brittle.

8. Ankylosing spondylitis, also called axial spondyloarthritis. This inflammatory disease can cause some of the bones in the spine to fuse. This makes the spine less flexible.

   
   

Yoga therapy is personalized, it takes a holistic approach, focusing on root causes to eliminate the symptoms &  to get complete relief from the problem. It takes an integrated approach focusing on physical posture, breathing practices & mindfulness.

Yoga therapy can help to:

1. Strengthen core Muscles: as strong core provides support for spine.

2. Improve posture: as Poor posture can contribute to back pain. Yoga helps correct postural imbalances and align the spine, reducing strain and discomfort.

3. Relieves Muscle Tension: Yoga therapy involves various techniques such as stretching, breathing exercises, and relaxation that help release tension in the muscles, including those in the back. This can lead to a reduction in pain and discomfort.

4. Improves Spinal Alignment: Certain yoga poses are designed to improve the alignment of the spine and its surrounding structures. This can help alleviate pressure on the discs and nerves, reducing pain and promoting better spinal health.

5. Improved Circulation: Yoga can improve blood flow to the back muscles, promoting healing and reducing pain.

6. Reduced Stress: Stress can exacerbate back pain. Yoga's relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing and meditation, help manage stress and reduce tension in the body.

7. Increased Body Awareness: Yoga encourages mindfulness and body awareness, helping you identify the source of your back pain and make adjustments to your daily activities.