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What yoga exercises can relieve back pain?

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Forward folds: Forward folds and hamstring stretches are good for the back. When you stretch our legs you are also stretching your back at the same time.

Answered 12/19/2019

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21 reasons 2 do yoga: #20: Curbs neck pain. Researchers speculate that enhanced muscle tone and less tension are why one study found that participants had a significant drop in the intensity of their neck pain after 10 weeks of yoga. Ref: AARP, 5/2017.

Answered 7/5/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yoga Back Poses: : Bharadvaja's Twist (Bharadvajasana I), Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana), Bridge Pose (Setu Bandha Sarvangasana), Cat Pose (Marjaryasana), Chair Pose (Utkatasana), Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Cow Pose (Bitilasana) & Crane (Crow) Pose (Bakasana). REF:http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/anatomy/back

Answered 5/29/2017

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