'A healthy spine is a healthy body!' So has said a teacher of mine, and I doubt we'd find any medical expert or average Joe who would argue this simple logic.
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In your very first yoga class you were likely introduced to the Cat/Cow spinal warm-up. And since then, it's probably made an appearance in 99% of classes — so much so that you might have even found yourself getting bored ('not Cat/Cow again!'). It's critical to warm up the spine as we go into a practice. In fact, it's critical to the health of the spine (and thus the body) to warm it up every day, even a couple times a day, and especially at the start of the day. Cat Cow moves the spine in two primary directions, and there are four more directions that make up the complete spinal spectrum. These six movements elongate the spine, encourage elasticity of the spinal column, wake up the cranio-sacral 'highway,' and provide a host of other benefits. We prioritize movement in these six directions so that we can support a 7th direction (Axial Extension or the lengthening of the spine) and AVOID an unofficial 8th direction… compression!
Beginning your day by easing your body into each of these six directions will ensure you're loosened, lengthened and lubricated – ready to take on the world with a supple, strong spine.
'Warm up When you Wake Up' and Move the Spine All Six Ways Every Day
Cracking your back forcefully can also strain or tear muscles in and around your back, including your neck muscles near the top of the spine and your hip muscles near the bottom.
Direction 1 – Spinal Extension
aka arching the spine as in Cow Pose
- Depending on the cause, spinal crepitus can be: Crepitus by cavitation: 1, 2 An audible pop or crack, which may occur during normal movement or when the spine is moved near its end range of motion. Cavitation can occur naturally with exercise or motion and can be induced by a health professional, such as a chiropractor, or osteopathic physician.
- Muscles are not only for movement, but they are also important for providing protection and stability to the bones and joints that lay underneath them. Weak neck muscles increase the amount of instability in the cervical spine, which might trigger the desire to crack the spinal joints.
This shape lengthens the spine, expands the chest, strengthens the lungs and facilitates deeper breathing.
From an emotional standpoint, this shape helps us 'open our heart.' Best of all, this shape is the exact opposite of how most of us spend our days – hunched over a computer or slouched looking down at a phone.
The simplest version of Spinal Extension is just a seated arching stretch, and cow pose is also a gentle option for the morning. Poses such as cobra, upward-facing dog, bow pose, and wheel are more dynamic versions of this shape, typically called 'backbends' but perhaps wisely reframed as 'front extensions' going for length over bend.
Direction Two – Spinal Flexion
aka rounding the spine as in Cat Pose
This shape expands the backbody, stretching the back of the lungs increasing breath capacity, and tones the abdomen with an engaged core. On an emotional level, these shapes help us turn inward for reflection and calm. Rusty lake bundle download for mac. This shape can be done via the usual cat shape, or seated by rounding the spine forward. Deeper versions of this shape are seated forward bending like in pachimotanasana, standing forward bending in utanasana, or even balancing shapes like devotional warrior.
Directions 3 & 4 – Lateral Side bending
as seen in crescent arches
By bending up and over to the left and right, we lengthen our side bodies, improving rib cage mobility and again, create even more space for the lungs. These shapes lengthen the muscles between the ribs and pelvis, plus parts of the lower back. They also support the health of the lymph system. It's easy for things to get 'stuck' in life, and side body stretches clear out often-neglected nooks and crannies. These gentle C-shaped curves can be created from a seated position, or from table top by reaching 'cheek to cheek' – reacing the cheek on your face towards the hips and the hips towards your face. Standing crescents poses are also a gentle lateral side bend, and more active variations include peaceful warrior and extended side angle pose.
Directions 5 & 6 – Twists
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as experienced in seated or reclining twists to both sides
Twisting to the right and left completes the set of six directions, mitigating against fusing and limited-mobility of vertebrae. Twisting also hydrates the intervertebral disks and massages the organs within the abdomen supporting digestion. It also asks us to 'look forward and look backward' which can help us find the middle ground of the present moment. You can be seated in a cross-legged position, or atop bend knees to twist side to side, thinking about lengthening on the inhale and gently twisting deeper on the exhale. Or opt for a reclining twist and let gravity do most of the work! From table top, threading the needle is a good option, and revolved triangle pose is a powerful standing variation.
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What is spondylolysis?
Spondylolysis is a spine condition that can be painful. It's a problem with the connection between vertebrae — the bones that make up the spine. Having spondylolysis can lead to small stress fractures or cracks, often after repeated injuries during sports.
Spondylolysis is also known as a 'pars defect' because it affects a tiny spinal bone called the pars interarticularis.
Is spondylolysis the same as spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are related but not the same.
- Spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra slips out of place over the vertebra below.
- Spondylolysis is a common cause of spondylolisthesis, because the crack in the vertebra may cause the bone to slip.
How common is spondylolysis?
Spondylolysis affects about 3% to 7% of Americans. It's common in kids and teens, especially those who participate in sports such as gymnastics or football. Overstretching or overextending the spine, but not inflexion (bending inward) can lead to small cracks in the vertebrae.
What causes spondylolysis?
- Depending on the cause, spinal crepitus can be: Crepitus by cavitation: 1, 2 An audible pop or crack, which may occur during normal movement or when the spine is moved near its end range of motion. Cavitation can occur naturally with exercise or motion and can be induced by a health professional, such as a chiropractor, or osteopathic physician.
- Muscles are not only for movement, but they are also important for providing protection and stability to the bones and joints that lay underneath them. Weak neck muscles increase the amount of instability in the cervical spine, which might trigger the desire to crack the spinal joints.
This shape lengthens the spine, expands the chest, strengthens the lungs and facilitates deeper breathing.
From an emotional standpoint, this shape helps us 'open our heart.' Best of all, this shape is the exact opposite of how most of us spend our days – hunched over a computer or slouched looking down at a phone.
The simplest version of Spinal Extension is just a seated arching stretch, and cow pose is also a gentle option for the morning. Poses such as cobra, upward-facing dog, bow pose, and wheel are more dynamic versions of this shape, typically called 'backbends' but perhaps wisely reframed as 'front extensions' going for length over bend.
Direction Two – Spinal Flexion
aka rounding the spine as in Cat Pose
This shape expands the backbody, stretching the back of the lungs increasing breath capacity, and tones the abdomen with an engaged core. On an emotional level, these shapes help us turn inward for reflection and calm. Rusty lake bundle download for mac. This shape can be done via the usual cat shape, or seated by rounding the spine forward. Deeper versions of this shape are seated forward bending like in pachimotanasana, standing forward bending in utanasana, or even balancing shapes like devotional warrior.
Directions 3 & 4 – Lateral Side bending
as seen in crescent arches
By bending up and over to the left and right, we lengthen our side bodies, improving rib cage mobility and again, create even more space for the lungs. These shapes lengthen the muscles between the ribs and pelvis, plus parts of the lower back. They also support the health of the lymph system. It's easy for things to get 'stuck' in life, and side body stretches clear out often-neglected nooks and crannies. These gentle C-shaped curves can be created from a seated position, or from table top by reaching 'cheek to cheek' – reacing the cheek on your face towards the hips and the hips towards your face. Standing crescents poses are also a gentle lateral side bend, and more active variations include peaceful warrior and extended side angle pose.
Directions 5 & 6 – Twists
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as experienced in seated or reclining twists to both sides
Twisting to the right and left completes the set of six directions, mitigating against fusing and limited-mobility of vertebrae. Twisting also hydrates the intervertebral disks and massages the organs within the abdomen supporting digestion. It also asks us to 'look forward and look backward' which can help us find the middle ground of the present moment. You can be seated in a cross-legged position, or atop bend knees to twist side to side, thinking about lengthening on the inhale and gently twisting deeper on the exhale. Or opt for a reclining twist and let gravity do most of the work! From table top, threading the needle is a good option, and revolved triangle pose is a powerful standing variation.
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What is spondylolysis?
Spondylolysis is a spine condition that can be painful. It's a problem with the connection between vertebrae — the bones that make up the spine. Having spondylolysis can lead to small stress fractures or cracks, often after repeated injuries during sports.
Spondylolysis is also known as a 'pars defect' because it affects a tiny spinal bone called the pars interarticularis.
Is spondylolysis the same as spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolysis and spondylolisthesis are related but not the same.
- Spondylolisthesis is when one vertebra slips out of place over the vertebra below.
- Spondylolysis is a common cause of spondylolisthesis, because the crack in the vertebra may cause the bone to slip.
How common is spondylolysis?
Spondylolysis affects about 3% to 7% of Americans. It's common in kids and teens, especially those who participate in sports such as gymnastics or football. Overstretching or overextending the spine, but not inflexion (bending inward) can lead to small cracks in the vertebrae.
What causes spondylolysis?
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If you have spondylolysis, you typically have a weakness in a section of the vertebra called the pars interarticularis. Commview alternative. This thin piece of bone connects the facet joints, which link the vertebrae directly above and below to form a working unit that permits movement of the spine. The cracks are often called pars fractures.
While we don't know exactly why the weakness occurs, your genes might play a role. You may be born with thin vertebrae, which puts you at higher risk for pars fractures. Repetitive trauma to the lower back — for example, injuring yourself over and over through sports or other activities — can also weaken the pars interarticularis.
What are the symptoms of spondylolysis?
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It's possible to have spondylolysis and not even feel any symptoms. If you do experience symptoms, low back pain is the most common. The pain often:
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- Spreads across the lower back.
- Feels like a muscle strain.
- Is made worse with extension
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Symptoms often appear during teen growth spurts. The typical age of diagnoses is 15 to 16 years (younger in females).
