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  1. I'm going to show this to my husband. He has been suffering with back pain for almost a year. I am so happy to read about a way of healing that doesn't involve pain pills or other such things. I really hope it helps him. So glad it has helped you, Brenda. I'd like to start doing yoga, too.

  2. I used to have so much pain in my lower back and hips, so much that I couldn't sleep at night, but then I started doing Pilates a couple of times a week, and the pain has been very greatly reduced. I've been doing Pilates for about 4 years now, and I am like you, I wouldn't think of missing a session. It strengthened my core, and that support has made a big difference in how I feel. When I have overdone it and feel pain, I add in a few extra Pilates sessions throughout the week, and it really helps a great deal. Glad to hear that you found relief from your pains in a way that made sense for you.

  3. I used to do a yoga stretch class 2 times a week and beginning Pilates once a week then I got bursitis really bad in one hip and stopped as I was in so much pain all the time – I started back after awhile and the lady that had been doing the class quit and the new one didn't live up to her in voice or method and I quit going – I really need to start on my own again – I need it – thanks for reminding me.

  4. A friend of mine teaches Yoga, and she loves it. I took Pilates, but had to stop when I broke my finger. Now, I need to lose a bunch of weight. Maybe I will try yoga next or tai chi.

  5. I so agree with the yoga, I used to do it every day and then stopped when i needed it most. During the most difficult year of my life (last year) I stopped. Now I am back to doing them again every morning and evening. When I first started I could not even hold myself up while sitting on the floor from surgery. Now i sit straight up! My improvement also comes from the fact that I have acupuncture twice a year and has greatly helped! Keep it up I know I will!

  6. I agree with everything you said. I bought the "Yoga for Arthritis" by Peggy Cappy, it is a great DVD. I also have bone problems and doing these exercises each day has greatly reduced my pain level. Medications were offered to me but this stretching is better to relieve pain than any pill.

  7. I've been thinking about giving yoga a try! Would love to learn more about the stretches you do.

  8. I should start the stretching. I use to do it everyday and I've gotten away from it. I do know that when I hop (ok, not hop but roll) out of bed I am stiff and crunchy feeling. This would make such a difference!

  9. So glad this helps keep your back pain at bay. My husband has had back pain off and on our whole married life [46 years]. A few years ago his orthopedic doc sent him to PT. It was there that he learned he must do streching exericises daily. He faithfully does them each morning without fail. He no longer has back pain! I've read recently that most folks really don't need surgery but need to learn back strengthening and streching exercises instead. ♥

  10. I'm giving you a big amen on this one, Brenda! About 5 years ago, I herniated 3 disks in my lower back. It was one of the most painful experiences of my life. Even after going through lots of physical therapy, and 3 different chiropractors, I was still in pain on most days. I refused to get a cortisone shot in my back – not only because of the pain associated with that, but I'm also well aware of the dangers of cortisone. I then tried acupuncture and that actually helped more than anything else I had tried. I then decided to try yoga. I signed up for a weekly class. It took about 8 straight weeks before I finally realized that I was actually pain-free most days! It has now been almost 3 years of taking weekly classes and I am totally hooked. I have not only gotten rid of my lower back pain, but I am stronger, a little leaner, and my balance is better, too. And, like you, I do daily yoga stretches morning and night just to keep myself flexible, calmer (don't forget to do deep breathing during the stretching!), and pain-free. Namaste! 🙂

  11. YOU SAID THIS : When we wake up in the morning, most people are running around the kitchen, making coffee, getting kids to school (for you younger ladies), and our body simply isn't ready

    AND IT REMINDED ME OF MY DOGS! They have more common sense than I do, obviously because if they have been laying around they don't just jump up and get going… they do a long stretch first!!!! 🙂

    And I used to do yoga stretches to handle back pain…one titled after the dog stretch…and should start them again, thank you Brenda! 🙂

  12. Well I'm going to have to give it a try – my back has been hurting really badly, limiting all my activity, for over a year. I'd rather do exercises than have a doctor offer surgery!
    Mary

  13. I'm glad yoga has been such a good pain reliever for you, Brenda. I'm so envious of your ability to exercise on the floor. I'm going through chemo right now and when I recover I hope to have knee surgery that may allow me to get off the floor once I'm on it. (Losing a few pounds couldn't hurt either!)

  14. This is such a good idea. I use to stretch before I jogged. Now that I walk for exercise, I just start out slow and then get faster. I always say, I need to stretch my legs when I walk and take nice big strides. We don't use our muscles like we did when we were younger. Now if someone will help me off the floor….I would try this! heehee! Sweet hugs!

  15. Hi. It's wonderful that you found something that helps to relieve your pain, and that you've stuck with it. Sticking to it is difficult, but so important. My husband does tai chi every day, along with some exercises that he learned in physical therapy seven or eight years ago, and they really help keep his back pain free. Yoga and tai chi also help your keep your heart strong, too.

  16. I'm so happy that the yoga stretching has kept you pain free. Thanks for inspiring me! I'll have to try it to see if it helps my allover arthritis stiffness…

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