How to Treat Back Pains with Yoga and Meditation

Aloha Everyone,

What is pain?

• Pain is a message from your body telling you that something is wrong
• You feel pain both in the mind and in the body

 What happens when you take pain killer drugs?

• By taking pain killer drugs, you artificially block the body’s normal pain response mechanism

What is the natural way to combat pain?

• Endorphins and encephalin are powerful natural occurring chemicals your body produces to help reduce the level of pain you experience
• Exercises, laughter, relaxation and meditations are known to stimulate the production of endorphins and encephalin

 Why do you get severe back pain?

• Majority of back pain begin with muscular problems.
• Exception would be broken bones, fractured or dislocated spinal column
• Muscle imbalance can also cause severe back pain.  Usually one side of your body has stronger muscles than the other side simply because you use these muscles more.
• The nervous system of your body that includes the brain sends messages that influence the health of your back.

 Steps to take towards healthy back

• Good sitting, standing and lying on the floor postures
• Find out the cause of your pains and accept them.
• Be aware of referral pains
• Don’t worry, relax about your pain
• Deal with your pain in small dosages

Exercises to help to reduce and in some cases become pain free

• Total body stretches
• Develop flexibility
• Balancing
• Strengthening abdominal muscles
• Strengthening muscles in your buttocks
• Stretching and strengthening leg muscles
• Stretching and strengthening muscles on your sides
• Stretching and strengthening shoulder, neck and arm muscles
• Relaxation

Namaste -- Cathi