A centuries-old tradition can help relieve chronic back pain with little investment of time or money. Millions of Americans have turned to Yoga practice and its simple yoga accessories to cure one of the most debilitating problems of modern life - chronic back pain.
Yoga History - It is estimated yoga began in India in prehistoric times, more than 5,000 years ago. Although Yoga probably arrived in the United States in the early 1900s, it did not become popular with it's use of various yoga accessories to aid the practice until the 1960s.
Growth of Yoga in America - Yoga's explosive growth is a reflection of how hot this solution has become for chronic pain. A 2008 study by the Harris Interactive Service Bureau indicates that 15.8 million people practice yoga, with almost half (49.4%) of current practitioners using yoga accessories such as blocks or straps in conjunction with their practice to improve their overall health. Many state that a doctor or therapist recommended yoga as beneficial if they were undergoing treatment for chronic pain. With the relatively low cost of yoga accessories such as videos for private practice, it is no wonder that this inexpensive and proven relief for chronic back pain has gown. "Yoga is no longer simply a singular pursuit but a lifestyle choice and an established part of our health and cultural landscape," says Bill Harper, publisher of Yoga Journal.
Scientific Research - In 2005 researchers at Group Health Cooperative and the University of Washington looked at patients suffering from back pain and concluded that yoga used in conjunction with simple yoga accessories was the most effective relief method resulting in the most mobility and the least pain. A similar study by West Virginia University found that participants who completed a yoga program reported significantly lower levels of back pain. In addition Harvard Medical School concluded that mind-body medicine including yoga is the most widely used and effective alternative therapy for such chronic pain as back pain. ?
Yoga Heals Back Pain Quickly - "Yoga works on stretching and strengthening, and the key to long-term healing is strength," says Liz Owen, who studied with B.K.S. Iyengar, founder of the Iyengar yoga discipline. "Since the emotional effects of chronic pain are often devastating, the calming, grounding benefits of yoga can be very therapeutic." Viniyoga is an adapted form of yoga that focuses on slow stretches and deep breathing and the use of several yoga accessories such as blocks. It is used in many medical institutions such as UCLA's Pediatric Pain Program which features yoga, and the Seattle Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center which offers yoga classes along with acupuncture and nutritional counseling.
Get Relief Now - For many people who suffer from chronic pain, yoga has proven to be an easy and inexpensive first step in learning how to cope with their pain.?Don't wait- get relief for you and your loved ones now. With the aid of these yoga accessories to help achieve the poses, even a beginner can find relief quickly. For those seeking help in coping with their problems, yoga works.
