As an Internist practicing for 36 years, I have seen countless patients with back pain and core strength issues. I was trained to refer such patients to physical therapy with mostly satisfactory outcomes (I am very choosy about who I refer to). This past year, after years of jogging, my back developed enough problems that after physical therapy, 2 level spinal fusion, and more physical therapy, I had accepted the improved but residual pain that I was living with.
My wife had suggested long ago that I join her in her yoga classes with Amy Tyre, but being stubborn (and male) I declined. Finally because of her ongoing prodding I decided to join her during a zoom yoga class. Before submitting to the class, I discussed my back history and limitations with Amy. She thought for a moment and gave me specific counsel on how to alter some of her instructions to protect my spine from rotating.
I hate to admit it, but within 2 weeks of 2 x per week yoga classes with Amy, I am totally free of back pain. I always thought my core strength was excellent and that Yoga was just for stretching and emotional wellbeing-
I WAS WRONG. My wife was correct.
I plan to recommend Amy's classes to any of my open minded patients who need work on core strength and stretching.
I look forward to the classes, I bought my own yoga blocks, and I am hooked!
I asked my wife she had not suggested long ago that I join her in her yoga classes with Amy Tyres!? read more