

Prevention is better than Cure.
Preventive measures include -Yoga techniques involving slow body movements followed by practices of deep relaxation are useful in maintaining the strength and flexibility of the spine. In persons who have had a minor acute episode of back pain, regular practice of a basic set of yoga practices of 45 to 50 minutes including Suryanamaskar, loosening practices, 8 - 10 asanas followed by deep relaxation, pranayama and meditation as recommended in our programme for promotion of positive health can be practised safely