Guest guest Posted February 3, 2001 Report Share Posted February 3, 2001 SAT NAM Since many are giving answers for back pain... I want to share. One of the many sets and meditations from the book Relax and Renew....I found this on the Kundalini Yoga web site.. (Exercise set for maintaining a flexible spine.)...I have been doing it daily.... it works on problems other than back problems... I have found it most helpful... Barbara<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 In a message dated 2/2/01 2:09:55 PM Pacific Standard Time, cclx writes: > One similar you can do, is : put a chair against the > wall, and climb it, doing sets of ten or whatever with > each leg, do the same leg up and down to complete a > set. > > This exercise was gave it to me after a period of > rehabilitation to start building a stronger lower > back, and it really worked. Also helped me for > cardiovascular health. > If your using a regular chair, that's about an 18" step. Isn't that kind of high? I'd like to try it but it sounds so precarious... like one one lose balance easy. Is 18 inches high a workable height.... I'm average weight & build and would normally try anything, but not sure on this one... there's nothing to hold onto? right? Julia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Susan: I have one question about how you start the exercise for lower back strengthening. ----------- > And, as long as people are sharing their forms of > lower back strengthening > rehab, here's mine. Lie on your back; pushing lower > back/sacrum into the > floor, raise opposite arm and leg straight up, then > lower slowly. ----------- When you lie on your back and push sacrum into the floor, before raising opposite arm and leg, ¿ your knees are bended or straight on the floor? About the crocodile pose (makarasana), it feels very confortable the way you suggest crossing your arms in front of you, and rest forehead on the arms. I liked it. English isn't my first language, and sometimes get kind of mixed up when i'm trying to make myself understood, once in a restaurant ask for 'hot soap' instead of 'hot soup'. But any way; to add a little more about croco pose, I found a site with a picture posture. http://www.personalmd.com/news/yoga5_81100.shtml#maka It´s very powerful that we can share our own experiences. Many Blessings to All Carlos --- ISueMarcus wrote: > Tammy: > > Just a note on crocodile pose, since I used to have > to use this alot, in lieu > of lying flat on my stomach (in preparation for many > Hatha back bends) which > used to hurt my lower back too much: > > Carlos' explanation of the pose is a bit different > than the one I know, which > you might also like. All the rest is the same, but > try crossing your arms in > front of you, holding on to each elbow/forearm with > opposite hands, then > resting your forehead on the arms. > > Also, if you do try one of the other suggestions > that I saw you got, to hug > your knees in to your chest before Savasana, you > might find that it feels > nice to rock from side to side in this position, > massaging the lower back. > > And, as long as people are sharing their forms of > lower back strengthening > rehab, here's mine. Lie on your back; pushing lower > back/sacrum into the > floor, raise opposite arm and leg straight up, then > lower slowly. Switch > sides. Try working up to 15 sets. > > I had horrible lower back problems/pain and did 15 > in the morning and another > 15 before going to bed, every day for over a year. > It really helped! Remember > to push your back into the floor though and not arch > it. > > Good luck. > > Susan > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > Get personalized email addresses from Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Dear Carlos, > When you lie on your back and push sacrum into the > floor, before raising opposite arm and leg, ¿ your > knees are bended or straight on the floor? I know this question is for Susan and the answer is straight. What I want to add it that pushing the sacru to the floor involves the navel center as well. Pull in the navel and the whole pelvus will shift. You will be more aware of your abdominal muscles and use them consciously in the leg lifts. Sat Nam, Gururattan Kaur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 4, 2001 Report Share Posted February 4, 2001 Julia: It was indicated for me to use a chair or a bench 3 inches below the center of my knee as a maximum height. I'm 73 inches tall, so a regular 18" high chair, it's just right for me. The dr. told me to start with a lower bench, and as soon as my physical condition was improved, i could try on a higher one, but not more than 3" below my knee. And, to keep yourself in balance, it can be used a wider wood bench (30" x 20"). Sorry for not being more specific before. Carlos --- JuliaMars wrote: > In a message dated 2/2/01 2:09:55 PM Pacific > Standard Time, cclx > writes: > > > > One similar you can do, is : put a chair against > the > > wall, and climb it, doing sets of ten or whatever > with > > each leg, do the same leg up and down to complete > a > > set. > > > > This exercise was gave it to me after a period of > > rehabilitation to start building a stronger lower > > back, and it really worked. Also helped me for > > cardiovascular health. > > > > If your using a regular chair, that's about an 18" > step. Isn't that kind of > high? > I'd like to try it but it sounds so precarious... > like one one lose balance > easy. > Is 18 inches high a workable height.... I'm average > weight & build and would > normally try anything, but not sure on this one... > there's nothing to hold > onto? right? > > Julia > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Get personalized email addresses from Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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