Yoga News 76 - 05/2012

Special Dossier: Yoga and a healthy back – preventing back problems, relieving and healing pain

Back pain is one of the most common health problems in our society. Our dossier shows that yoga can be used effectively both preventively and therapeutically.
Anna Trökes presents some of the most effective asanas and the physician and back expert Dr. Reinhard Schneiderhan explains when operations are not advisable, even in the case of more serious complaints, and what alternatives there are.
Ayurvedic measures for a healthy back are also part of the dossier on strengthening the back, along with lots of other information, tips and suggestions.

Yoga & healthy back
Around the back: What You – preventatively or therapeutically – for the health of your back can do and what role yoga can play in this

How to strengthen your back
The Orthopaedist and spine specialist Dr. med. Reinhard Schneiderhan is President of the German Spine League eV In YOGA AKTUELL speaks he talks about the risks of surgery, the success of minimally invasive therapies and about interdisciplinary treatment approaches. Interview: Doris Iding.

Yoga for the back
yoga can contribute to a healthy back in many ways by supports us physically, energetically and emotionally. A You can find an example exercise program here. By Anna Trökes.

The spine
Miracle of human “architecture”: the anatomy of the spine and what What you should keep in mind when practicing yoga. By Lilla N. Angry.

Inner and outer alignment
The spine and its central importance in the truest sense of the word from a holistic-spiritual perspective. By Doris Iding.

Back pain in medicine
Chronic lower back pain in Ayurveda and TCM. By Craig Williams.

Alternative treatments for back problems
An overview of promising healing methods. By Doris Iding.

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