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I’m a retired competitive dancer and cheerleader, and do yoga multiple times a week - I find it SO helpful for back pain 🥰 I think what people don’t realise is there are literally hundreds of styles of yoga, that all use different techniques and poses. Bikram/Hot Yoga uses the same poses every practice, and having a rounded spine isn’t an issue (which is asking for a back injury!). I practice Iyengar where correct alignment is the biggest focus. Nothing is ever pushed too far, props are used to ensure correct form and the teacher will correct anyone who is putting themselves at risk. For example, the first pose in your video (the lunge) - my teacher wouldn’t allow us to sink into it, arching the back, hips not squared, with a disengaged core 😝 However, I’ve been to Hatha classes taught by inexperienced teachers who were clearly not confident enough to correct poor alignment from people in the class. The yoga poses themselves aren’t the issue - a good teacher will warn before the pose that if you have certain injuries or conditions, you shouldn’t do it/you should do an alternative. It’s the yoga style, quality of the teacher and the willingness of the student to actually listen (because I’ve seen people actively ignore the instructions and push to get further than is safe lol). The point of yoga practice isn’t to be as flexible as possible. It’s about overall wellbeing too, mindfulness and being kind to your body. It’s not one size fits all, so when I see spinal surgeons making blanket statements about yoga, I wonder if they are aware it’s not all one style lol. 🤓🥰
I have practiced yoga for years. I remember the time in yoga studios where you could feel forced to “perform” all the poses to the max range. Women pushing harder were the “good thing to repeat”. I am glad I can listen more to my body nowadays. Thanks for the science-based examples!
Great video on Yoga Poses for Low Back Pain! I appreciate the emphasis on proper form and the science-based approach. Thank you for sharing this valuable resource!
Love this video!! Thank you Shane! The simplicity and clarity that you bring in your videos about how to take care of our body is always to the point! 🤩 I am your fan #1
“Excessive stretching”: Honestly what proportion of people stretch their lower back too much as opposed to too little? Excessive anything is, well, excessive. A bit like warning about the excessive consumption of healthy food to the American public can cause issues. Yeah right.
Also, to clarify further, I think it's an important warning because LOTS of people have the "intuition" that stretching their back might be helpful when they have back pain. But in reality, it can make things worse. So, because it's so common in yoga classes, or with my 1-on-1 students, I think it feels appropriate and fair to say, "Hey, maybe DON'T focus on stretching your back so much!" Hope that makes sense. 🙂
@@GotROM yeah, mate it makes sense. I’m just thinking of all the dudes who use every excuse to do anything that takes effort. They get comfort from advice telling them to take it easy.
@@GotROM yep, all of the above. But for the last five years, really been pushing flexibility. I feel like I need a range that I can get into before increasing that range by adding strength; which is starting to give me the ultimate: mobility. Love your work bro
@@GotROM havent found much in the past but a Yuri Marmestein morning routine did help me. I love the standing twist and slap your sides at different heights.
@@redmetalpanda9051 Very cool! :-) Yuri is a cool guy! If you wanna' explore how I work w/ back pain, check out my 45-day "Athletes Back" program. Cheers!
👉 What's your opinion? Good? Bad? Depends?
✌[IN-DEPTH ARTICLE]: www.gotrom.com/blog/yoga-poses-for-low-back-pain-truth
👌45-DAY BACK PAIN FIX: www.gotrom.com/the-athletes-back-bundle
🎯 Want to fix any pain in 90 days (or less) guaranteed? Go to gotrom.com/vip
I’m a retired competitive dancer and cheerleader, and do yoga multiple times a week - I find it SO helpful for back pain 🥰 I think what people don’t realise is there are literally hundreds of styles of yoga, that all use different techniques and poses. Bikram/Hot Yoga uses the same poses every practice, and having a rounded spine isn’t an issue (which is asking for a back injury!). I practice Iyengar where correct alignment is the biggest focus. Nothing is ever pushed too far, props are used to ensure correct form and the teacher will correct anyone who is putting themselves at risk. For example, the first pose in your video (the lunge) - my teacher wouldn’t allow us to sink into it, arching the back, hips not squared, with a disengaged core 😝
However, I’ve been to Hatha classes taught by inexperienced teachers who were clearly not confident enough to correct poor alignment from people in the class.
The yoga poses themselves aren’t the issue - a good teacher will warn before the pose that if you have certain injuries or conditions, you shouldn’t do it/you should do an alternative. It’s the yoga style, quality of the teacher and the willingness of the student to actually listen (because I’ve seen people actively ignore the instructions and push to get further than is safe lol). The point of yoga practice isn’t to be as flexible as possible. It’s about overall wellbeing too, mindfulness and being kind to your body. It’s not one size fits all, so when I see spinal surgeons making blanket statements about yoga, I wonder if they are aware it’s not all one style lol. 🤓🥰
Wonderful perspective! Thanks for sharing! How many years have you been practicing yoga?
I have practiced yoga for years. I remember the time in yoga studios where you could feel forced to “perform” all the poses to the max range. Women pushing harder were the “good thing to repeat”. I am glad I can listen more to my body nowadays. Thanks for the science-based examples!
Anytime @cristinaburtica771! Great to know this helped you.
Great video on Yoga Poses for Low Back Pain! I appreciate the emphasis on proper form and the science-based approach. Thank you for sharing this valuable resource!
Anytime! Let me know if there's anything else I can help you with.
Love this video!! Thank you Shane! The simplicity and clarity that you bring in your videos about how to take care of our body is always to the point! 🤩 I am your fan #1
🥰 Thank you! Glad to know this helped you.
Out of curiosity, are you a practicing Yogi? Or what's your movement practice(s) of choice? 🙂
“Excessive stretching”: Honestly what proportion of people stretch their lower back too much as opposed to too little? Excessive anything is, well, excessive. A bit like warning about the excessive consumption of healthy food to the American public can cause issues. Yeah right.
Good point Matt! I made this video to also share other alternatives.
Also, to clarify further, I think it's an important warning because LOTS of people have the "intuition" that stretching their back might be helpful when they have back pain. But in reality, it can make things worse. So, because it's so common in yoga classes, or with my 1-on-1 students, I think it feels appropriate and fair to say, "Hey, maybe DON'T focus on stretching your back so much!" Hope that makes sense. 🙂
@@GotROM yeah, mate it makes sense. I’m just thinking of all the dudes who use every excuse to do anything that takes effort. They get comfort from advice telling them to take it easy.
@@Matto_Harvo Indeed! What are you working on? Strength, mobility, flexibility or all of the above?
@@GotROM yep, all of the above. But for the last five years, really been pushing flexibility. I feel like I need a range that I can get into before increasing that range by adding strength; which is starting to give me the ultimate: mobility. Love your work bro
You are amazing. I watch your videos and I am in awe. Everything you do and say makes absolute sense. Thank you so very much for all you do.
Thank you for your kind words! Glad to know that my videos helped you.
Thanks for this gem of a video. Was wondering why i couldbt find effective back stretches
Of course! Let me know how this pans out for you.
BTW, are you dealing with back pain? Tried anything that helped?
@@GotROM havent found much in the past but a Yuri Marmestein morning routine did help me. I love the standing twist and slap your sides at different heights.
@@redmetalpanda9051 Very cool! :-) Yuri is a cool guy! If you wanna' explore how I work w/ back pain, check out my 45-day "Athletes Back" program. Cheers!
Very helpful as usual.
Thank you! What are you working on at the moment?
Just some calisthenics basics.
Do you have drills to better hinging hips forward to access the pelvic anterior tilt in the pancake position ?
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Glad you agree! Thanks!