We can help you heal your back through a special back care program developed by a team of medical professionals. YogaMedics is a proven program enabling you to become an active participant in your healthcare… and your life!
We will teach you the medically approved, gentle, healing exercises that are right for your individual back problems.
Before You Go
You should know that YogaMedics Spine Care program has been designed by a renowned team of physicians, psychologists, physical therapists and yoga experts. It was designed specifically for people like you with chronic back and neck pain. You will experience and learn a great deal during the program:
- Using light stretching exercises, you will learn to lengthen your spine and release muscle tension. This had been proven to help realign and relieve the constant pressure that is brought on through daily,activities such as sitting and standing.
- By engaging your muscles and working toward balance, you will strengthen key muscle groups throughout your body. This will help to give your back and neck the natural support they need to be
healthy.
So what to wear to YogaMedics? You should plan on wearing comfortable clothing that you will be able to easily move around in. It is also recommended that you bring some water to assist you in staying hydrated throughout your session. If you do not have a yoga mat, we have plenty on hand to share.
Your First Session
So what happens during the class? You will be guided through a series of “poses,” or exercise positions that will facilitate the free and easy movement of your spine. You will also learn how to use your breath, not only for support in your exercises, but also for the benefit of relaxation. Your YogaMedics therapist will be sure that you are moving properly in and out of the poses and that they are working optimally for you.
You will learn how to develop body awareness-this is a measure of your personal capabilities and/or limitations. Often times we injure ourselves simply because we’ve gone too far in an action or movement. This can happen both in exercise programs and everyday activities. Your YogaMedics therapist will make sure that you get the benefits of this special exercise program without “overdoing it.”
A more in-tuned self awareness will also help you recognize what your body’s limits are and how to work with them in your everyday life.
Will the Exercises be Safe for Me?
Two things can happen at the start of a fitness program:
- If you have experienced traumatic injury, you may be fearful of exercise and avoid movements that cause stress and/or pain. A YogaMedics therapist will help identify your limitations so you can learn to move in new ways - safely and with confidence.
- You may want to reach your goal as quickly as possible and be too demanding of your body during exercise. A YogaMedics therapist will help you identify and work with body awareness, so that preexisting conditions are not aggravated.
Even with the guidance of a certified YogaMedics therapist, you may experience slight muscle soreness after the first sessions. This is normal and may occur because you are exposing your muscles to new exercises and helping them develop in new ways.
YogaMedics Spine Care classes offer immediate pain relief, improved flexibility and range of motion and increased strength, stress reduction, relaxation, and medication-free pain control.
