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Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

The best movement is the next movement': how to really look after your lower back

Most lower back pain arises from muscle spasm–triggered nerve sensitisation rather than major structural damage; prevention through regular movement is easier than treatment.
fromYoga Journal
2 months ago

Low Back Pain? This Yin Yoga Practice Helps Relieve Tension.

Few of us escape lower back discomfort, whether it results from long drives, hours spent at a desk, or the aches of menstruation. Practicing yin yoga is a simple antidote that can help you undo the stresses caused by your everyday life. The long holds and mindful focus of yin yoga poses compress, stretch, and release the lower back to bring you relief from tension and discomfort.
Mindfulness
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
3 months ago

Got Lower Back Pain? These 10 Gentle Stretches Can Provide Relief.

Gentle, decompressive yoga poses with breath and core engagement relieve and protect a sensitive lower back better than intense backbends.
Cannabis
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Cannabis-based drug reduces back pain in a large study

A low-THC, pharmaceutical marijuana medication reduced lower-back pain in an 800-patient trial without signs of abuse, dependence, or withdrawal.
Yoga
fromYoga Journal
4 months ago

The One Cue I Always Ignore in Yoga

People with anterior pelvic tilt should keep a slight bend in the back knee during High Lunge to protect the lower back.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Struggling with back pain? Try these 2 free, easy tricks supported by science

Mindfulness-based therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy effectively reduce lower back pain and opioid use, presenting new treatment options.
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