Yoga ... will it help with posture ?
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linhao
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I've recently started walking and jogging a lot and i'm having really bad back aches due to my heavy chest (tmi - sorry) and my general lack of good posture. I'm enjoying my walks and jogs but i can't really push myself at all because my back ends up hurting after 10 - 20 minutes it's so bad i end up walking home in real pain
. I do wear a good sports bra, one specifically for larger chests so i am getting that support i need it's just my posture that fails me.
And so i was wondering if yoga could be a good idea to help improve my posture and back issues ? i'd be grateful for any experiences you guys have had with yoga ?
Thank you !
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And so i was wondering if yoga could be a good idea to help improve my posture and back issues ? i'd be grateful for any experiences you guys have had with yoga ?
Thank you !
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The best way to have good posture is to practice good posture, all day long. Nothing else comes close.
That said, these stretches can help:
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/ChestGeneral/Doorway.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNk5uzzB1PM
Position the ball under your chest, not your belly like he's doing.
http://www.med4u.co.uk/BM_HT_posture_text.htm
Do the first 2 for 20 seconds every hour if possible.
When you say "back", do you mean lower, upper or middle?0 -
Not sure about Yoga itself, BUT Yoga Pants, straighten me out :laugh:0
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Not sure about Yoga itself, BUT Yoga Pants, straighten me out :laugh:
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I did Bikram Yoga a few times...I wouldn't say it's a drastic help but it does help some because it helps with your flexibility. Some of the poses helped me when I had lower back pain, but you still have to be careful because it's not always easy to jump into. Good luck!0
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Yes, quite a bit.0
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Regular old resistance training helped me a lot, too. And walking itself.0
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The best way to have good posture is to practice good posture, all day long. Nothing else comes close.
That said, these stretches can help:
http://www.exrx.net/Stretches/ChestGeneral/Doorway.htmlhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNk5uzzB1PM
Position the ball under your chest, not your belly like he's doing.
http://www.med4u.co.uk/BM_HT_posture_text.htm
Do the first 2 for 20 seconds every hour if possible.
When you say "back", do you mean lower, upper or middle?
I mean middle of the back, literally from being bent over a little (if that makes sense) even when i'm sitting i struggle to stay straight i kinda slouch forward a little
I'm gonna give this a try, i have been consciously straightening myself out when i walk or sit but it's a tough habit to break i only start paying attention when my back starts hurting!0 -
I did Bikram Yoga a few times...I wouldn't say it's a drastic help but it does help some because it helps with your flexibility. Some of the poses helped me when I had lower back pain, but you still have to be careful because it's not always easy to jump into. Good luck!
I'll have to research this aswell thank you !0 -
Not sure about Yoga itself, BUT Yoga Pants, straighten me out :laugh:
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It has helped me with my "computer stoop"0
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i find that doing lower back exercises (good mornings, deadlifts, squats) and working out my core muscles have really helped my posture, it feels like everything is in a line, almost like a puppet that's string was pulled tight0
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Yoga does help with posture. A lot of physical therapist use yoga poses and position on patients to strengthen their back. Pilates is also excellent for your back and posture.0
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Yes, yoga help with posture. If you do it regularly.0
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Thank you all for your advice, i've started yoga and i saw immediate results - like someone else said it was almost as if i'd been pulled up by invisible strings!
So now every morning i get up and do a few stretches that i learnt in my first yoga class and i can already see a difference so i'm going to pursue it , it really is relaxing and great for my back0 -
Welcome to the yoga family.0
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