Live Whole Health #309: Natural pain relief
Ready for a better way to manage your low back pain—no pills required? Gentle yoga might help! In 2017, the American College of Physicians shared a guideline for treating low back pain.
They recommend trying non-drug options first for long lasting back pain. Low back pain is very common. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says that about 80% of adults will have it at some point.
It’s a major reason people miss work or see a doctor. Yoga is one of the first treatments recommended for both short and long-term low back pain. Give it a try!
Slow, gentle yoga can be a great first step toward feeling better. Danielle Olauson, a yoga instructor and Whole Health Employee Well‑being coordinator at the Portland VA Medical Center, shares a 12‑minute yoga routine that only requires a chair.
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