Yoga for Pain Relief by Timothy McCall

Author:Timothy McCall
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
ISBN: 9781608821167
Publisher: New Harbinger Publications
Published: 2013-05-28T17:06:34.343000+00:00

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IS YOGA SAFE FOR YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION?

Yoga has been shown to be helpful for a wide range of medical conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and HIV. Yoga has also been used to assist rehabilitation from surgeries, including hip replacements, knee arthroscopy, and spinal surgeries.

However, that does not mean that every yoga pose or movement is safe for every condition. Major surgeries to a joint can permanently reduce its range of motion, but these limitations vary widely by surgery and individual. Ask your doctor or physical therapist what movements (if any) are contraindicated for your condition. If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure or pressure-related eye disorders such as glaucoma, ask if movements that bring the head below the heart (as in a standing forward fold) are safe for you. If you have osteoporosis or spine injuries, you should be especially gentle in poses that require significant spine movement (as in a reclining twist or rounding the spine to stretch the back).

Unfortunately, there are no universally accepted movement guidelines for specific conditions. But with a doctor’s advice and your own willingness to listen to your body’s feedback, you can greatly reduce your risk of injury from any form of exercise.

Remember that movement is just one component of a healing yoga practice. Even if some poses are not appropriate for your body, you can still maintain a rich and full yoga practice by including breath, relaxation, and meditation.

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