Amerie Power 1000 Report post Posted August 22, 2017 I'm looking for advice on how to ease back pains after encountering yoga related injuries. Thank you in advance for the help! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waterrat 1261 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 There are a lot of underlying issues that can cause back pain. It is wise to seek medical attention to identify the cause. I am fortunate that my back pain was not disc related. I have been pain free after seeing a medicine man (yes my heritage is part First Nations). He massaged the area, identified that I had spasms not a disc issue (later confirmed by an MRI) gave be exercises to strengthen my core, stretching exercises to perform in the shower in the morning (squats with arms outstretched) and told me to add magnesium citrate. My hamstrings are really tight and so stretching is really important to me. I spoke with my yoga instructor and there are some positions that I do not do and others that I modify. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer 33202 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 I saw my doctor who did an xray, and he found some age related disc compression. He sent me off to see a physio therapist, who gave me an exercise regime to strengthen my core muscles and that has done wonders to relieve me of pain. Physio has been a great tool more than once an I would highly recommend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NotchJohnson 214134 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 Many time back pain are caused by humidity in the air and a wrong move which will inflame the skeletal muscle or group of muscle(called Myositis). Taking anti inflammatory helps but I found that by using a inversion table also helps a lot and reduces the amount of time that I get them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cat 262460 Report post Posted August 24, 2017 I've tried it all and a couple of things worked noticeably for me. Physio is golden and now covered by OHIP if prescribed by your doctor. The second thing is a little hippy witchy but I used isochronic tones at night for pain. I used the ones from Vortex, they're on youtube and they have a 3 hour Theta pain management recording that seems to do the trick. I listen as I fall asleep and it's been almost 18 months since I've had real discomfort. I wasn't disciplined with the physio initially due to how much it hurt to do it so I can't attribute my relief to it. If I skip the tones for more than a couple of weeks, the pain starts to return even with consistent physiotherapy. I also have severe arthritic joint pain and a month ago I started a protocol with DE, iodine and boron. In a week the pain had alleviated into mild discomfort and now its barely noticeable. I'm not sure if it's placebo but I'm at a point where I don't care why it works, just that it does... smiles, cat 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Regent 35404 Report post Posted August 25, 2017 Back pain is very complicated and we don't know a lot about why it happens or how to effectively treat it. For severe, acute pain, go see a sports medicine doctor, to rule out an injury that requires medical intervention, if nothing else. This article provides an easy to read summary on the evidence around lower back pain https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/8/4/15929484/chronic-back-pain-treatment-mainstream-vs-alternative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleGuy 1011 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 I would let a doctor take a look at it first, but usually I just lay down and drink a couple of pain killers until I can go to the doctor. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricGreene 1001 Report post Posted September 29, 2017 Get an Rx for cannabis for pain, no pain pills needed. No serious addictions. Hell you can even get it in gel cap form now if youre opposed to smoking. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoMelanieJolliet 4458 Report post Posted September 22, 2018 (edited) A stronger core can make injury less likely. Depending on where you are in your yoga (beginner, novice etc) you may need to strengthen the core. Maybe you have to be more deliberate and careful when changing and holding positions. Control it to prevent injury. Other than basics like that I don't know anything of back pain thank goodness 🙂 I hope you have worked it out by now 😃 Oops I see this was about pain (already occured) and not prevention. My bad Edited September 22, 2018 by TorontoMelanieJolliet oops 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cometman 35115 Report post Posted March 14, 2020 On 9/22/2018 at 11:48 AM, TorontoMelanieJolliet said: A stronger core can make injury less likely. Depending on where you are in your yoga (beginner, novice etc) you may need to strengthen the core. Maybe you have to be more deliberate and careful when changing and holding positions. Control it to prevent injury. Other than basics like that I don't know anything of back pain thank goodness 🙂 I hope you have worked it out by now 😃 Oops I see this was about pain (already occured) and not prevention. My bad Bingo. My business went through an expansion that went south in a hurry and I was forced to put 15-18 hour days in on my feet walking and operating equipment. The business was saved and, for some reason, my back has never been better than in the last 18 months of the last 10 years. Excercise and core strenght are key. Before the forced workouts, my back would go out every time I laid down. 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeithRichardson 4 Report post Posted August 12, 2020 a quick trip to your family doc is always a good start to determine if it is an underlying pre existing condition that could also be an existing cause of pain (ex. curved spine) a regular RMT massage usually does the trick or if more severe physio or cryropractic clinic may be needed 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xxxlol 211 Report post Posted October 26, 2020 As others have mention strengthening your core and stretching is a good start as well if its lowerback pain these types of streches can help and of course talk to your doctor frist. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/stretches-for-lower-back-pain 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillip89 102 Report post Posted July 26, 2022 Use a foam roller on the ground to massage your back. Or use a tennis ball on your back again the wall to massage it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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SamanthaKnoxx 102 Report post Posted January 9, 2023 On 8/22/2017 at 10:09 AM, Amerie Power said: I'm looking for advice on how to ease back pains after encountering yoga related injuries. Thank you in advance for the help! I see an acupuncturist- but I also offer some guidance for restorative stretching as a movement instructor if you are interested - I do 15 min free consultations 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crustychris69 72 Report post Posted January 9, 2023 (edited) I lay flat on the floor when my back hurts. I also do the “Sun Salutation A” Yoga pose sequence. It really helps me when my back is aching. Edited January 9, 2023 by crustychris69 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mig09 0 Report post Posted July 6, 2023 On 1/9/2023 at 8:18 AM, crustychris69 said: I lay flat on the floor when my back hurts. I also do the “Sun Salutation A” Yoga pose sequence. It really helps me when my back is aching. I second it, it helps me too. I also do Child's and cat-cow pose. This is a dynamic pose that helps to stretch the spine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChainedAmazon 0 Report post Posted September 28, 2023 Keep mobile - walking, heat, massage, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
