Yoga Aktuell 76 - 05/2012

Special Dossier: Yoga and a Healthy Back - Preventing Back Problems, Relieving Pain and Healing

Back pain is one of the most common health problems in our society. This time, our dossier shows that yoga can be used both preventively and therapeutically Anna Trökes introduces some of the most effective asanas and the physician and back expert Dr. Reinhard Schneiderhan explains when surgery is not advisable even for more serious complaints and what alternatives are available.
Ayurvedic measures for a healthy back - along with much more information, tips and suggestions - are also part of the dossier on strengthening the back.

Yoga & healthy back
All about the back: What What you can do - preventively or therapeutically - for the health of your back and what role yoga can play

How to strengthen your back
The Orthopaedic surgeon and spine specialist Dr. Reinhard Schneiderhan is the President of the German Spine League. In YOGA AKTUELL he talks the risks of surgery, the successes of minimally invasive therapies and interdisciplinary about interdisciplinary treatment approaches. Interview: Doris Iding.

Yoga for the back
Yoga can contribute to a healthy back in many ways by supporting us supporting us physically, energetically and emotionally. An exemplary exercise programme can be found here. By Anna Trökes.

The spine
Miracle work of human "architecture": the anatomy of the spine and what you should and what you should bear in mind in your yoga practice. By Lilla N. Wuttich.

Inner and outer erection
The spine and its literally central importance from a holistic-spiritual point of view. By Doris Iding.

Back pain in healing
Chronic lower back pain in Ayurveda and TCM. By Craig Williams.

Alternative treatments for back problems
An overview of promising healing methods. By Doris Iding.

For further reading
Book tips on the dossier topic