Yoga without Injury

Yoga offers health and fitness benefits. But, for some, the stretching and posing results in injury to the neck, shoulders, lower back or knees.

Some people are especially prone to yoga-related injuries. They include people who have severe osteoporosis, high or low blood pressure, inner ear problems, known degenerative problems and women who are [...]

Yoga’s Dark Side

Many turn to yoga as a way to maintain good health, stretch muscles and quiet the mind. But an article published January 5, 2012, in New York Times’ magazine questions whether yoga is for everyone—suggesting that some yoga poses might be dangerous for even devoted yogis.

Journalist William J. Broad reports on the views [...]

Lack of Exercise, Overweight Linked to Higher Risk of Chronic Low Back, Neck, Shoulder Pain among Adults

In a study of 30,000 women and men, researchers found that those who were obese had about 20 percent increased risk for chronic pain in the low back and neck/shoulder area. Exercising for as little as one hour a week or more helped to lower that increased chronic pain risk. [...]

Physical Therapy Association Offers Tips for Pain-free Gardening

A garden is where people of all ages, fitness levels and shades of green thumb can enjoy physical activity. As with all types of exercise, there is a risk of injury if done improperly. It’s important that gardeners take a health-conscious approach to both prevent injuries and reap the health rewards of gardening…. [...]