Yoga not only improves the function of the mind and body, but also provides relief for back pain and many other illnesses that have something to do with posture. One of the aims of yoga is to change the traditional habits, helping pregnant women with motor problems as well as people suffering from chronic pain and stress.
So what can you get from yoga? It gives your nervous system and adrenal glands, which contribute to fight-and-flight response and stress, a respite and access to the parasympathetic nervous system. As a result, you get better digestion and immune defenses. Yoga also enhances the function of your lungs and makes your spine longer. By lengthening the spine, your posture and alignment throughout the body will improve, resulting in less tension in the muscles. Less tensed muscles contribute to back pain relief.
Inverted postures, when done safely, can develop strength and confidence. For back pain, an ideal inverted posture is the plough. It can be performed easily