| Yoga Poses for Spondylolisthesis |
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Spondylolisthesis is a condition when a vertebra slips forward over a lower vertebra due to a congenital defect or fracture. It usually affects either the fourth or the fifth lumbar vertebra in the lower back. In some instances, this may lead to spinal cord or nerve root compression, back pain, and numbness or weakness in the legs. The low back pain that results from Spondylolisthesis can be reduced by first by gently stretching the hamstrings and then by slowly strengthening the back muscles and abdominal muscles. You also want to choose postures that focus on good spinal alignment. End with a long shavasana with bolster under knees and/or a folded blanket under the low back to support the low back. Caution: Back bends are contraindicated and postures that combine twisting and forward bending are not recommended. In forward bends, keep the back flat and long. If a yoga pose causes any pain, tingling, or numbness, stop immediately. Move into the poses slowly and gently; use long hold times and practice slow deep breathing in the poses. Any movements that increase your symptoms should be avoided. Click on an image or posture name for detailed instructions, contraindications and modifications. Please login as a Premium Member to have access to this content 2 Comments
I have grade 1 spondylolisthesis (spondy), for one year bothering me, and I am looking to reverse it.
1)Would chair backbend be OK? I would think the lower back is protected. 2)I do some partial inversions with the inversion table, and it seems to help, presides strengthening my core muscles. 3)Could you look into modified assanas that reverse the condition? I saw an interesting article/comment on reversing a much higher grade spondy at http://www.yogajournal.com/health/844. If anyone would go to Kabir Baug for treatment, will you enlighten us how some basics is done? 1
June 24, 2011
miahsmilton - I'm not sure what exactly you mean by chair backbend, but all backbends are contraindicated with spondylolisthesis. If you have a lot of experience with yoga and are very aware of your body you might be able to very carefully move into a mild backbend, but I would not advise this. Anything that will create length (axial extension) of the spine would be good to do - that is probably what the inversion table is providing you.
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June 27, 2011
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