Lifestyle practice
Yoga
Established evidence
Source covers: Low back pain · Stress · Balance
What the source covers
NCCIH reviews research on yoga for low back pain, stress and balance, and outlines safety considerations for people with injuries or specific health conditions.
Potential benefits, as reported
NCCIH describes research suggesting yoga may help some people with chronic low back pain and perceived stress; study designs and populations vary considerably.
Risks and side effects
Muscle strain and joint injury can occur, particularly in vigorous styles or with pre-existing injuries. NCCIH advises working with a qualified instructor.
Sources · 1
Yoga: What You Need To Know
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) · nccih.nih.gov
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