San Francisco Chiropractor and Chronic Back Pain Doctor Comments:
I am often asked, "Is Yoga Good For Back Pain?" My response is always the same...Maybe, Maybe Not...it just depends on the circumstances.
Sure, the major premise of Yoga is that the spine is the center of life...there is an outer reality and an inner one...and the nervous system is the doorway between them. The spine houses and protects the nervous system. So you want to keep the spine healthy and limber throughout your lifetime to keep the energy flowing.
In actuality, Yoga philosophy is very similar to Chiropractic philosophy...which is why the two healing arts work so well together. OK, OK....should I do Yoga for my back pain or not?
Well, it depends how bad your condition is, and what kind of physical shape you are in...and where you are learning the Yoga, and what type of Yoga...Blah Blah Blah. Is it from a video, your next door neighbor, or under the tutelage of a master practitioner??? There's a big difference.
Lets do this...Read this excellent article from the great www.Spine-health.com website and decide for yourself. The article is entitled:
If you think that it makes sense to try Yoga, give it a shot. If you are my patient and you would like a good referral in San Francisco, send an email to ebendavis@yahoo.com.
Otherwise, do a little homework and find somebody good to learn from. If you have any helpful advice regarding Yoga and back pain, please comment below.
If you suffer from chronic back pain and would like to find out if you are a candidate for care at our San Francisco Chiropractic Center...simply call 415-392-2225 and ask for a complimentary consultation.









Though I'm not a doctor, I would recommend Bikram or hot yoga vs. any other type of yoga for your back. You want to be super warm so you won't strain your muscles.
Posted by: Jack Rubinger | November 19, 2009 at 06:45 AM
.., yoga and Chiropractic procedure is indeed a good team up.. I want to try it in the future..
Posted by: boise chiropractor | December 09, 2009 at 05:21 AM
I must say that Chiropractic world is indeed doing a great thing in our world... One of the best alternative medicine as for me.. :)
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Posted by: Mitchelle Perez | March 16, 2010 at 10:36 PM