Research Notes on Yoga for Back Pain
Yoga has been proven to be an effective tool in addressing back pains. It is considered a safe treatment protocol for chronic back pain and is also believed to be superior to other forms of exercise.1 Studies have further shown that yoga relieves pain, increases strength, flexibility, and relaxation, which all contribute to back pain cure.2
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Top Resources on Yoga for Back Pain
- WebMD: Yoga May Help Ease Aching Back (Dec. 19, 2005) | Yoga For Your Back
- Spine-Health: Yoga For Back Problems
- Revolution Health: Yoga And Back Pain- Clinical Research
- About.com: Yoga For Back Pain
- American Viniyoga Institute (AVI): Yoga For Back Pain
- NY Wellness Guide: Yoga As An Effective Treatment For Back Pain
- MedPage Today: Yoga More Effective For Lower Back Pain Than Aerobic Exercise
- BBC News: Yoga 'Can Help To Cut Back Pain'
- ScienceDaily: Yoga Is More Effective Than Conventional Exercise For Back Pain, Group Health Study Finds (Jan. 3, 2006)
- Expert Village: Yoga Poses For Back Pain & Strength Building
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Research Notes References
- ↑ WebMD: Yoga May Help Ease Aching Back (Dec. 19, 2005) | Yoga For Your Back
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Spine-Health: Yoga For Back Problems
- ↑ About.com: Yoga For Back Pain
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