http://backtogether.org/blog/2010/07/23/responses-to-the-yoga-post/ a weblog for backtogether - simple, safe and effective back pain relief for couples and individuals Wed, 02 Nov 2011 16:56:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.2 http://backtogether.org/blog/2010/07/23/responses-to-the-yoga-post/comment-page-1/#comment-2442 DrKirschner Tue, 27 Jul 2010 03:20:27 +0000 http://backtogether.org/blog/?p=1180#comment-2442 Thank you both for your thoughtful responses!! Thank you both for your thoughtful responses!!

]]> http://backtogether.org/blog/2010/07/23/responses-to-the-yoga-post/comment-page-1/#comment-2432 Meghan Mon, 26 Jul 2010 21:50:51 +0000 http://backtogether.org/blog/?p=1180#comment-2432 This is also in response to Sue. I agree with Beth. As a physical therapist and and a yoga practitioner, I have seen my fair share of patients come in with injuries from yoga. I find that the majority have been caused by improper form or a patient trying too much too fast during class. The best way to prevent this is to go to a reputable yoga studio and be sure to introduce yourself to the instructor and discuss any injuries you may have. A good instructor will help you during the class and give you tips on how to modify certain positions. Another suggestion is to find a physical therapist that has studied or is familiar with yoga -- that way you can learn modifications that are specific to your injury and your body, and you will feel more comfortable going to class. This is also in response to Sue. I agree with Beth. As a physical therapist and and a yoga practitioner, I have seen my fair share of patients come in with injuries from yoga. I find that the majority have been caused by improper form or a patient trying too much too fast during class. The best way to prevent this is to go to a reputable yoga studio and be sure to introduce yourself to the instructor and discuss any injuries you may have. A good instructor will help you during the class and give you tips on how to modify certain positions. Another suggestion is to find a physical therapist that has studied or is familiar with yoga — that way you can learn modifications that are specific to your injury and your body, and you will feel more comfortable going to class.

]]> http://backtogether.org/blog/2010/07/23/responses-to-the-yoga-post/comment-page-1/#comment-2358 Beth Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:42:10 +0000 http://backtogether.org/blog/?p=1180#comment-2358 To Sue's response, I'm not a doctor or a yoga teacher, but I am a yoga journalist and i can say that one type of yoga does not fit all....it is likely you were just doing the wrong type and possibly with the wrong teacher. Yoga is excellent for strengthening the entire core, which includes your lower back, but you probably need to start with something more gentle than "hot" yoga or even a dynamic vinyasa class, and really build your strength from the foundation up. And you should look for a teacher that is receptive to your lower back issues and is helpful in that manner...yoga teachers are like any other profession, there are some that are great and many that are not. Good luck!! To Sue’s response, I’m not a doctor or a yoga teacher, but I am a yoga journalist and i can say that one type of yoga does not fit all….it is likely you were just doing the wrong type and possibly with the wrong teacher. Yoga is excellent for strengthening the entire core, which includes your lower back, but you probably need to start with something more gentle than “hot” yoga or even a dynamic vinyasa class, and really build your strength from the foundation up. And you should look for a teacher that is receptive to your lower back issues and is helpful in that manner…yoga teachers are like any other profession, there are some that are great and many that are not. Good luck!!

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