New Study: Yoga Reduces Back Pain

Here’s another reason to practice yoga.

According to a new study from India, published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (Volume 14, page 637), one week of intensive yoga practice may reduce chronic low back pain and improve spinal flexibility better than a simple physical exercise program.

Read a summary in the Johns Hopkins Health Alert

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