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“Yoga is as effective as physical therapy for back pain,” states Jordan Metzl, MD, author of The Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies. His insight is science backed in many studies. For example, a 2024 study in the Journal of Orthopedic Research found that people with chronic back pain who practiced yoga regularly cut pain scores by 51% in four weeks. Here are three simple but exceptional poses which bring relief for back pain. One is on the belly; the second is on the back; the third is on the knees.
1. Bridge pose - done on the back. Do several rounds up and down.
2. Sphinx pose - done on the stomach. Hold for at least 40 - 60 seconds; then relax and repeat.
3. Fire hydrant pose – done on the knees (sometimes called dog at fire hydrant pose)
Hold for three to five breaths; switch legs.
(PS - if you're not sure what these poses look like, type each one into your search engine to see photos)
1. Bridge pose - done on the back. Do several rounds up and down.
2. Sphinx pose - done on the stomach. Hold for at least 40 - 60 seconds; then relax and repeat.
3. Fire hydrant pose – done on the knees (sometimes called dog at fire hydrant pose)
Hold for three to five breaths; switch legs.
(PS - if you're not sure what these poses look like, type each one into your search engine to see photos)
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