Yoga Poses For Chronic Low Back Pain Relief, Study Reveals Some Valuable Insights

The study provides promising insights into the potential of yoga as a therapeutic intervention for chronic low back pain.

Yoga has garnered attention for its potential to alleviate chronic low back pain, a prevalent condition affecting millions globally.

The Italian research team specializing in rehabilitative medicine conducted a study to further elucidate yoga’s impact on the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, a biomarker associated with chronic low back pain.

The study involved 10 females with nonspecific chronic low back pain (NCLBP) and 11 females without. Both groups participated in an 8-session yoga program, comprising a structured sequence of nearly 30 yoga postures (asanas), breathwork, and mindfulness practices. Sessions were conducted over 4 weeks, with the initial session in a clinic and subsequent sessions delivered via telehealth.

Key Findings: Pain Reduction And Neuromuscular Response

Published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Research, the study reported a significant reduction in pain intensity among participants with chronic low back pain. Utilizing a 10-point visual analog scale, pain intensity decreased from an average of 6.8 at the study’s onset to 3.3 after the yoga sessions.

Moreover, electromyography during maximum voluntary flexion revealed an improvement in the flexion-relaxation phenomenon, indicative of reduced muscle activity and enhanced spinal mobility.