Table of Contents. Acknowledgements... Introduction. Part 1 The Building Blocks... Yoga and Back Pain... Studying the Back: The Building Blocks

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1 Acknowledgements... Introduction Part 1 The Building Blocks... Yoga and Back Pain... Studying the Back: The Building Blocks Bones. Joints. Discs... Soft Tissue Skin. 37 The Spinal Cord and Nerves. 38 Dermatomes/Myotomes.. 39 Connective Tissue: Ligaments Connective Tissue: Tendons and Fascia Muscles Forces on the Spine.. Compression Shear.. 44 Torsion/ Tension. Stabilizing the Spine.. The Core Muscles. Additional Muscles Supporting Core Strength. References and Suggested Readings

2 Part 2 What Causes Back Pain... Causes of Back Pain. Soft Tissue Damage... Degenerative Disc Disease... Consequences of Poor Posture.. Facet Joint Problems.. Spinal Stenosis... Spondylosis (Spinal Arthritis). Ankylosing Spondylitis. Spondylolysis.. Spondylolisthesis. Piriformis Syndrome. Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction Sciatica... Scoliosis and Common Spine Distortions... Osteoporosis... Tumor Infection.... Psychosocial/Emotional Issues... Stress and Back Pain.. References and Suggested Readings

3 Part 3 How Problems Can Start... The Mystery of Back Pain... How Problems Can Start.. Posture... Harmful Exercises. Problematic Yoga Postures. Flexion: Lumbar. Uttanasana Standing Forward Bend... Paschimottanasana Sitting Forward Bend.. Adjusted or Assisted Forward Bends... Extension: Lumbar and Cervical. Dhanurasana Bow Pose. Urdhva Dhanurasana Upward Bow Pose... Ustrasana Camel... Bhujangasana Cobra.. Urdhva Mukha Savasana Upward Dog. Lateral Bend Lumbar.. Trikonasana Triangle. Torsion: Lumbar. Ardha Matsyendrasana Sitting Twist.. Jathara Parivartanasana Abdominal Churning... Flexion: Cervical... Sarvangasana Shoulderstand. Ardha Sarvangasana Half Shoulderstand

4 Sarvangasana Shoulderstand with Shoulder Support.. Ardha Sarvangasana Restorative Measurements for Adequate Height Support.. Halasana Plough Posture... Compression: Cervical.. Sirsasana Headstand... What Are We Missing?... Other Possible Areas of Concern: Sacroiliac (SI) Joints. Problematic Yoga Postures for SI Joints.. A Few Final Remarks... Appendix... References and Suggested Readings Part 4 Finding Solutions... Understanding the Problem.. The Traditional Exercise Approaches.. The McKenzie Protocol. The Williams Protocol The Mystery of Back Pain Treatment.. How Can the Problem Be Approached?. Back Pain Assessment Chart. The Five R s of Restorative Yoga... Getting to Know the Client

5 What do these Questions Tell Us?.. How does the Regulation of the Breath Work?... Yogic Breathing or Breath Awareness?. Resolution of the Crisis.. Designing a plan of action Starting the Healing Journey. A Program of Basic Postures.. Forward Bending (Flexion).. Back Bends (Extension). The Role of Traction Using Basic Traction Techniques.. Basic Traction Back Stretches. Basic Traction Back Bends. Basic Traction Forward Bends The Components for Stabilization Awareness. 173 The Role of Alignment.. The Role of the Central Nervous System/Proprioception. A Practitioner Makes the Connection... Core Stabilization A Closer Look at Abs.. Movement and the Core Muscles.. Teaching Stabilization Exercises. The Role of Balance Basic Strengthening Movements

6 Normalization Stage.. Safe Lifting and Carrying for Susceptible Backs.. Safe Sitting for Susceptible Backs. Safe Office Work Habits for Susceptible Backs More Advanced Poses Therapy for Sacroiliac Joints. 208 Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome. Upper Back and Neck The Path to Healthier Necks. Yoga Therapy for Upper Back and Necks. Freeing and Mobilizing the Shoulder Joints... Further Mobilization of Shoulder Joints and Upper Back... Working Towards a Better Alignment. Traction: Figure 8 Harness Cervical Traction Other Factors Affecting Poor Alignment... Rope Jacket.. David s Story.. Appendix... References and Suggested Readings.. Figure Credits.. About the Authors

7 Acknowledgements This work began as a set of notes for a series of Therapeutic Yoga Teacher Training Courses. It took the substantial support of others to bring them into existence. David is very grateful to Dr. Karandikar, Madam Anagha Bhide and Kabir Baug, the restorative yoga institution in Pune, India, where he has been studying over the last fifteen years. He would like to thank them for the selfless sharing of their vast knowledge. His gratitude also goes to all the staff members at the institute who always went the extra mile to help him learn and make his stay comfortable and meaningful. Anita would like to thank Sandra Sammartino, her yoga teacher for many years, who taught her to view Yoga in each aspect of life and life as the practicing arena for each limb of Yoga. Much gratitude also to Steven Bryson, endless source of information, exceptional Pilates teacher and trainer ( from whom she learned much refined work about breath, core strength and the anatomy of movement. And as the saying goes without an audience there ain t no show We express our gratitude to Jnanadakani, the founder and director of Yoga Espacio in Mexico C ity, as well as to her students, who have shown such interest in restorative yoga and for whom these notes were created. We are grateful to Sandy Ayre who read a very early version of these notes and made useful suggestions and to Erin Michie who carefully revised the final draft of the manuscript. Much recognition goes also to many of our faithful students and friends who have given patiently and generously of their time to be photographed for this project. In particular we would like to thank: Nancy Hong, Rossana Peñaloza, Laura Smith, Ana Marti Pozos, Frida Solis, Silvana Azar, Jnanadakani (Georgina Martinez), Tu McAmmond, Diana Jaramillo, Peter Skirving, Diana Irasem Cruz, Van Nguyen, Kim Nguyen, Merra Quiala, Eunice Aguilar Sierra, Jero Elbitar, Bob Workman, Diana Eichner, Maria Legorreta Correa, Tim Sims. Lastly, we wish to thank all the generous people who are constantly putting their professional wisdom on the web making research today far easier than it was when David began this work. Every effort has been made to use appropriate Creative Commons or public domain material indicating the sources. If there have been any omissions, please notify us so that we can correct it as soon as possible. David McAmmond and Anita Sielecki In addition, I could not fail to acknowledge the unsung hero whose tireless work of writing and editing have made these notes see the light of day Anita Sielecki, my special friend and colleague. Her precious time and encouragement are greatly appreciated. David McAmmond

SYTAR 2017 Empowerment through Yoga in Everyday Life for Youth with Scoliosis. Spacial Relations and Me

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