Yoga for Back Pain Relief
The problem of back pain can arise due to a number of reasons. Whatever may be the reason, the person feels really helpless if the pain is unbearable and is hardly able to stand or move. Modern medical science provides the treatment for back pain with strong doses of painkillers and in some situations even surgery is recommended. Most of the sufferers are not aware that even in situations where surgery is recommended a major percentage of cases can be resolved by doing proper yoga asanas. It is due to this lack of awareness that the people undergo surgeries. The doctors are reluctant to advice yoga therapy because they are not aware of its usefulness themselves. They have been educated and trained in modern medical science but not in ancient and alternative disciplines of wellness, such as yoga. Let us first look at some of the common types of back pain ailments which can be treated by these postures. These are- 1. Slip disc or Herniated Disc- This is a condition in ...