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I have mild scoliosis and I’m doing certain yoga moves. But I was wondering if all yoga positions that work the spine are good for scoliosis and lengthening the spine. Or would certain postures worsen my back instead of help? I’m really not sure and need your help.

I used to do yoga and i have scoliosis, you must NOT do certain moves like this ones:

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I stop doing yoga because i had a problem in my leg a year ago and i still have it!
Yoga is good for very healthy people…

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Please don’t go into details but just the most simple explanation of the postures. Could these postures probably cure back pain? Thank you.

YOGA AND BACK PAIN

Back pain, one of the common problems of present day, is caused due to the stress and tension in the muscles that support the spine. Sedentary lifestyle, stress, overuse or under use of the back, postural mistakes are unconscious triggers to the widespread problem of back pain. Regular exercise is a saving grace that brings relief to back pain.

A regular practice of yoga offers an effective cure for back pain. It has proven to be a safe and effective way to alleviate many forms of back pain and also prevent its recurring bouts.

Healing Benefits of Yoga

• Yoga strengthens muscle groups. Many postures in yoga strengthen the back and abdominal muscles and help the body maintain a proper upright posture and movement. When these muscles are well conditioned, it helps to offset back pain.
• Yoga eases lower back pain, by stretching and strengthening the muscles of the lower back. It increases blood circulation, which brings healing nutrients to the injured tissues.
• Yoga helps in proper body alignment and good posture, which helps maintain a natural curvature of the spine, that is crucial in avoiding lower back pain.
• Yoga increases the awareness of the body and keeps the body healthy and supple.
• Yoga incorporates stretching and relaxation, which reduces tension in stress carrying muscles.
Thus yoga is an excellent therapy for healing injured and sore back muscles, speeding time to recover from an injury and preventing reinjury. It also reduces the risk of disability due to back pain.

Backache strikes when the muscles are under fatigue, commonly at the neck or lumbar region (where most twisting, turning or bending occurs). Frequent backaches occur due to overstrained or overstretched muscles, improper sitting positions, stress, lumbar scoliosis and earlier injuries. Many conditions cause back pain and they can be treated with conscious and gentle yoga practice. However, all cases of back pain need to be evaluated by a medical expert for diagnosis and treatment.

These are the asanas (postures) that could cure your back pain with regular practice. (Please consult the Internet for the detailed descriptions.):

1. Pawan Mukta Asana (Wind Releasing Pose)
2. Bhujanga Asana (Cobra Pose)
3. Shalabna Asana (Locust Pose)
4. Uttanpada Asana (Raised-Feet Pose)
5. Ekpada Uttan Asana (One-Legged Raised Pose)
6. Rechaka-Puraka Pranayama (Expulsion-Filling In Pose)
7. Shava Asana (Corpse or Dead Pose)

Good luck to you.