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Is a Yoga lesson suitable/safe for those who have had slipped-
disc (neck) problems?
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.
Firstly, a Yoga student, who has such a serious ailment,
should get their doctor’s permission before starting to practice
Yoga with a teacher. If possible, get a doctor’s referral to a
particular Yoga teacher, who is more knowledgeable in this
area. Many doctors often network with local Yoga teachers
and ashrams, for the benefit of their patients.
The methods, personalities, knowledge, and patience, of
instructors who are teaching Yoga, will vary. Some of the
poses that I would not recommend would be – Sirsasana
(Headstand); Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand); Halasana (Plow
Posture); or any other posture that could cause severe
compression on the cervical vertebrae (neck). Also, your
doctor should be made aware of any movements and
positions, such as, chin locks, neck rolls, and fingers clasped
behind the neck.
You may find it is important not to do any exercises that hurt,
even a tiny bit. Pain is your body's way of telling you, "not to
do that.” The exercises that will help you the most are ones
where you will feel a gentle stretch. If you don't feel a gentle
stretch or strain, I suspect the poses are not doing much for
you.
If they hurt at all, stop doing them immediately. I've never
seen any benefit from doing any Yoga pose, or any treatment
of any kind (chiropractic, massage, physical therapy, etc.),
that hurts.
Learning Yoga for a serious condition, such as mentioned
above, should be practiced under maximum supervision of a
competent Yoga teacher. I would suggest at least one private
lesson before trying a group Yoga class. A Yoga teacher may
suggest, at least, a few private Yoga sessions so that the
student understands all the safety guidelines.
As educational as Yoga videos are, they are no substitution
for the guidance of a competent Yoga instructor.
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