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Can I safely perform Yoga if I am suffering from disc
herniatiion or scoliosis?
Please bear in mind
that I have no medical degree and am not a medical
professional. The advice given is that of a Yoga Teacher.
Always consult with your physician for a professional opinion.
Every case and every individual's situation is unique, so we
can't provide a general answer for everyone. For information
purposes, below you can find an actual request from
someone and our response.
(Q): My wife is suffering from disc herniation and this pain
has caused 15 degree scoliosis. Some doctors has
recommended surgery, but physiotherapists do not
recommend it and they say just exercise will improve it. She
is doing her exercises for 2 months but no improvement is
observed. I would appreciate if you help me in this matter.
(A): Thank you for your inquiry. Please understand that my
opinion is that of a Yoga teacher and I have no medical
degree. That said - I understand both opinions and both sides
of the issue. Sometimes surgery is the only option left, but
alternative methods, such as chiropractic medicine and Yoga
therapy also have a proven "track record."
In order to see if this situation can be corrected without
surgery or further pain to your wife, you may want to locate a
physiotherapist or chiropractic doctor with a Yoga teaching
background. This would be someone with a medical
background, who specializes realigning the spine, and teaches
Yoga.
Since your wife has been in therapy for two months, with no
change for the better. It would seem her present exercise
routine is not sufficient. It is still possible for her to get relief
without surgery.
Another possibility is a Yoga therapist. Yoga therapy improves
the quality of life for many people with back problems and
Scoliosis, but you need a therapist who will get you results.
Lastly, when it comes to the spine and back pain, there are
no guarantees -- even with surgery. That is why surgery is
your last resort.
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