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Yoga for Back Strength
Yoga for Back Strength
Beth Rush explains how yoga can strengthen your back and ease discomfort with expert modifications.
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Here’s a closer look at how to use yoga to strengthen back muscles.
Yoga may be recommended by well-meaning family members or even by your doctor for chronic illnesses. Yoga poses can help ease back pain caused by poor posture, sedentary living and previous injuries.
It’s not only knowing the best yoga poses for discomfort that matters — it’s your self-compassionate, gentle approach. Here’s a closer look at how to use yoga to strengthen back muscles and relieve pain with suggested modifications of certain moves to help you find the relief you seek.
The Best Yoga Poses for Back Pain
Strengthening muscles will make them more resistant to injury. This can be caused by repeated strains or incorrect movements. Here’s how to play with some of the best strengthening yoga poses for back pain to make them even more effective.