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I've got lower back pain from a lifetime of working slumped in an office chair. Can't see a physical therapist because of the quarantine. What are some good free videos I can watch that will teach me what I need to know? Assume I know nothing and have no experience with exercises or stretching.
posted by panama joe on Mar 26, 2020 - 12 answers

I'm in the process of a very difficult change right now. I'm doing very well, but I'm noticing some stress responses I'd like to improve. I'm having lots of pain in my neck/shoulder/back, and I'm also feeling hypo-aroused often (feeling lethargic, zoning out for ages, etc.). Here's what I'm already trying. I know you're not my doctor, therapist, etc. [more inside]
posted by mermaidcafe on Jul 1, 2018 - 6 answers

So I haven't been working out or doing yoga - at all - when I decided to engage and pick up yoga after a long hiatus. In the midst of the lesson, I was edging myself down and attempting to turn over on my side when ALL OF A SUDDEN I felt like I was being stabbed and a sharp pain permeated on my right side around my rib area. It's still hurting - non-abating - 3 weeks later. WTF did I do to myself and how do I recover faster?
posted by watercarrier on May 18, 2018 - 10 answers

Are there minimalist shoes that would allow me to wear my corrective orthotics during normally barefoot activities? [more inside]
posted by genmonster on Dec 17, 2013 - 5 answers

I am supposed to be doing a yoga class with my friend on Wednesday, this will be my first one in over a year, and I have some pain in my neck and shoulder at the moment, will this make it worse? [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA on May 20, 2013 - 7 answers

I vant to PAHMP. ME. AHP. [more inside]
posted by Evilspork on Aug 2, 2012 - 7 answers

How can I strengthen my knees? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten on May 1, 2012 - 19 answers

Why do my feet hurt when I do yoga? [more inside]
posted by HeroZero on Feb 12, 2012 - 9 answers

I hurt the backs of my thighs (my sciatic nerve? maybe?) in yoga class on Monday. Should I go back tonight? [more inside]
posted by AmandaA on Jun 29, 2011 - 8 answers

Im looking for a handful of stretches to ease lower back "tightness". [more inside]
posted by Esefa on Aug 25, 2010 - 23 answers

Can you tell me about your experiences with pilates or yoga in regards to lower back pain? DVD or CD recommendations especially helpful. [more inside]
posted by rosethorn on Oct 26, 2009 - 17 answers

New to yoga and my wrists are killing me. [more inside]
posted by Sweetie Darling on Apr 6, 2009 - 14 answers