Guest guest Posted June 11, 2002 Report Share Posted June 11, 2002 First, welcome cowgirl and Sat Nam It takes a lot of determination to do an about face like that. I have no doubt the KY played a major role, and I bet many on this board can relate. "through breath work", that means BOF too? Your a walking talking endorsement!:-) "lower back pain I've been experiencing"- I have same problem with lower lumbars, I've been doing stretch pose for about 1.5 every morn. Stretch pose will strengthen your abdominals to help your back, but I use the edge of 3 folded towels to support my lumbars when I do it. But I've gotten results, it works. "Camel ride seems to make it worse"-Can you do CatCow instead? I also do hatha front bending asana and just hang, its helped it really loosens the lower back area. Also do Sun Salutes. I used to get slipped discs, but since I began focusing alot of attention on my back I don't have a problem anymore. I'm still aware when my back is at risk though, and I always remember to tighten my abs when I am moving in a way that may injure my back. "and I can't do stretch pose without my hands supporting my lower back." try something folded, rolled doesn't work. I you use the edge of some towels or a thin blanket, it will support you in stretch pose. When I'm doing stretch, I always focus on my navel center, because there's a tendency for me to tighten my butt and try to use other muscles to help. I always come back to the navel, thats really helped me alot. The lumbars and the abs are connected in a way (I believe) so that if you can help a 'bad' back by strengthening your abs. Blessings Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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