what are the benefits of yoga for back care?

Question

i've got a minor slip disc, and was wondering if yoga would help me?

Answer 1

It should. I would start out slow though.
It benefits me, and I have major back and neck issues and surgeries.

THe stretching and toning helps me maintain a normal posture and stance, very important to prevent secondary problems.

Answer 2

Yoga is good for keping the muscles plyable

I prefer chiropractic care with a massage therapist and the principles in the book (at the end)

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.

Answer 3

Yog will help being being minor slip disc; otherwise it is a surgical case. But remember teacher MUST have experience of treating such problems; otherwise it may worsen.
Why don't you opt for acupuncture? It is the best treatment for all sorts of pains. Can you think visiting us? It will solve our all difficulties.