{"id":2254,"date":"2019-06-11T06:07:51","date_gmt":"2019-06-11T06:07:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kennedyhealthcenter.org\/?p=2254"},"modified":"2023-08-14T21:00:27","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T21:00:27","slug":"connection-between-yoga-spinal-stenosis-and-your-back","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kennedyhealthcenter.org\/connection-between-yoga-spinal-stenosis-and-your-back\/","title":{"rendered":"The Connection Between Yoga, Spinal Stenosis, and Your Back"},"content":{"rendered":"
Let\u2019s start with a fact: <\/p>\n
\u201cHerniated disks are the primary cause of sciatic nerve pain in at least 2% of adults.\u201d <\/i><\/p>\n
When space where the nerve roots and the spinal cord transverse decreases, it causes pressure on the spine. This leads to numbness, experiencing pain, tingling sensations, and weakness.<\/p>\n
The sciatic nerve is pinched due to the herniated disc sticking out from its original position. In this situation, the nerve sends chemical signals to the brain that the limbs attached through the nerve are in pain and need to be attended. <\/p>\n
The smaller branches of the nerve connect the spinal canal to the feet, legs, ankles, and the pelvis. <\/p>\n
There are various spinal stenosis treatments available in the market due to the increase in the number of patients.
\nAlthough there might not be a permanent solution as to healing the condition, the ancient technique of yoga can certainly help to calm down the pain. <\/p>\n
For people who suffer from lower back pain, this yoga pose should prove to be helpful. On a yoga mat, you will sit in such a way that both your legs are bent at the knees so you can get a hold of your ankles.
\nThe soles of your feet need to be touching each other. Firmly yet slowly, you will start moving your ankles in an up and down motion as you bend your knees toward the ground.
\nRemember to inhale during the push and exhale as you return to the original position. <\/p>\n
Although this is a more advanced pose, it can be accomplished slowly, and steadily. In case your condition is severe, you might want to consult a doctor before trying it at home. They might also provide you with a suitable spinal stenosis treatment<\/b><\/a> plan.<\/p>\n Sit in a position so that your back is straight, and your legs are stretched out in front of you. Once you\u2019ve placed your feet close to each other, you want to stretch both your hands to grab one of your feet, say left. Bending the same foot at the knee, you want to place it near your right hip. <\/p>\n Next, you\u2019ll place your left palm on the floor, the right elbow touches the left knee (as the hand touches the thigh). At this stage, your left knee should be pushed inside, toward your chest, and fold the right leg. <\/p>\n The last thing you do is make sure that the twist of the shoulder and neck is in the opposite direction of the current position. <\/p>\n As you lay on your stomach on the yoga mat, with your legs stretched behind you, you will position your elbows so that they align with your shoulders. You will place your forearms in front of you with palms touching the mat. Slowly engage your core as you lift your chest off of the mat. <\/p>\n As you stretch your spine, your thighs and hips will press against the ground for support. <\/p>\n\n