"Yogis discovered the joys of twisting long before the dance craze captured America's attention in the early '60s. Improved abdominal circulation and toning of the abdominal muscles, relief of pain in the hips and shoulders, increased blood flow to the spinal nerves, and greater elasticity and strength of the spine are some of the many physiological benefits derived from practicing the twisting asanas."
"Of major importance also are the effects on the spinal discs, the shock absorbers that separate the vertebral bodies. The rotation of the spine moving into a twist compresses the soft-tissue discs; the de-rotation coming out of the twist releases them. This squeezing and releasing produces a sponge-like action that allows the disc cells to absorb fresh nutrients and eliminate metabolic wastes. Without this action, the discs will slowly dehydrate and eventually degenerate, causing the shrinking height so often seen in older adults."
Twisting yoga asanas provide improved abdominal circulation, toning of abdominal muscles, relief of hip and shoulder pain, increased blood flow to spinal nerves, and greater spinal elasticity and strength. Twists compress and release spinal discs, producing a sponge-like action that allows disc cells to absorb nutrients and eliminate metabolic wastes, helping prevent dehydration and degeneration of discs that contributes to age-related loss of height. Compression from twists can worsen existing disc pathology, so twists are contraindicated for individuals with neurological signs of disc trouble such as numbness or sharp tingling in lumbar, pelvic, or leg regions. Safe twisting requires precise joint kinematics and centered, controlled bone movements.
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