A new study published in The Archives of Internal Medicine shows that weekly yoga classes relieve symptoms of low back pain about as well as intense, regular stretching sessions. The study involved more than 200 people who were followed for up to 26 weeks.
The research found that yoga and stretching were equally effective in easing chronic back pain and improving function, but participants had to practice each regularly to see benefits. The subjects in both groups took weekly 75-minute classes and practiced yoga or deep stretching at home for about 20 minutes at a time at least three days a week.
Exercise, and in particular strength-training routines that develop muscles of the trunk and core, can help reduce pain and improve function, though many people avoid them for fear of doing further harm. For those who want to try, a weekly class and a few 20-minute sessions at home might be a good starting point.
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