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While for some yoga is a spiritual practice, for others it is purely physical. Modern yoga as we know it has only been around for only a century, but that doesn’t mean that claims it can help cure physical ailments are meritless. Certain types of yoga can be very effective. Cairosoprodol is a muscle relaxant, though it is often mixed with aspirin, and will make it easier to stretch and exercise a bit

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Yoga Trend Or Treasure?

AbstractWhile for some yoga is a spiritual practice, for others it ispurely physical Modern yoga as we know it has only beenaround for only a century, but that doesn't mean that claims itcan help cure physical ailments are meritless

By Catherine Barron

United States

November 19, 2010

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While for some yoga is a spiritual practice,for others it is purely physical. Modern yogaas we know it has only been around for onlya century, but that doesn't mean that claimsit can help cure physical ailments aremeritless. Certain types of yoga can be veryeffective. It's unlikely that yoga will curecancer, but how about a bad back?   Let's look at a some popular yoga genresto find out. Ashtanga  This form stresses a constant flow betweenmany poses and stretching positions. It also

places importance on breath control, moral behavior, medication, and other spiritualpractices.   The flow of these poses may ensure that the back does not become overstretched, but is strengthened along with the core. Kundalini  It's all about movement. It more resembles an aerobics routine than anything youmight think of as yoga. There isn't a big emphasis on the back however and one theposes, known as "the miracle bend", is dangerous for those with spine issues. Itdoes reward practice with a strong core, however. Hatha   This yoga started with an attempt to heal physical ailments nearly 100 years ago. Itfocuses on many basic poses that target health problems. It will do wonders for thealignment and not risk straining you too much. However, there isn't much movementso you might not strengthen your stomach and back as much as you'd like to. Vinyasa  Vinyasa mixes the poses of Hatha with more movements to give a good balance.Sometimes it includes chanting and more spiritual elements, but there are manyclasses that focus just on the physical routine, which can be great for your back. Is yoga right for you? That depends on the back problem. People with lower back pain should feel encouraged by early research that hasfound yoga routines effective for relieving pain - more so than conventionalstretches at least.

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For most backs, some stretching is good. Good advice for anyone is to not overdoit. If you feel any strain on your back, STOP. Do not do any of the advanced movesthat make you feel like a pretzel. Conclusion It comes down to this: yoga really stretches out and strengthens the muscles andtendons in the back and can also improve alignment of the spine. Anything thatdoes this, exotic and esoteric or not, will improve lower back pain. It helps if youdevelop a strong core. If you can find a class that is specifically oriented for back problems, this might begreat for you. Just make sure that the teacher is certified and knowledgeable andcheck with your doctor or physical therapist first. While there may be initial difficulty or tightness, it is okay to combine yoga with themedicine Carisoprodol. With pain medications, you have to know not to pushyourself just because you feel okay. Cairosoprodol is a muscle relaxant, though it isoften mixed with aspirin, and will make it easier to stretch and exercise a bit.Carisoprodol will not disguise your pain though, and still take it easy and be carefulwhen using it to help improve your back condition.

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About The Author

With over 10 years working as a professional journalist Catherine Barron hascontributed many interesting materials to http://www.mednic.net/articles/aciphex-for-chronic-heartburn.html that many usersaround the globe regard as a benchmark for professional writing.

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