MD021 – Lower Back 101: Yoga Squatting

If your back is hurting after sitting around on the computer all day, maybe it’s time to get off the Aeron chair and try some squatting. We know, it sounds weird, but trust us… it works. Luckily, we have an expert, Denise Kaufman, to show us the way.

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44 Responses to this episode.

  1. LowNoteLuke Says:

    Great info, Veronica! I’ve been meaning to start a stretching regimen to loosen up my lower back (starting umm … tomorrow.) In addition, now I will plan to cop a squat once in awhile!



  2. William Says:

    Now we just need a Flickr group of Mahalo Daily viewers squatting around their computers watching Mahalo Daily (typed while squatting)



  3. Jim H. Moreno Says:

    Groovy, really like to see more episodes like this V!

    This stretch is one I learned very early in my martial arts training, and it remains the first stretch I do in the morning. All during the day, the lower back bears the brunt moving your weight around. All day long, those muscles stay bunched up, compressed. When you sleep are about the only time those muscles are able to relax, and when they do, they uncompress until the next days’ use. So, the best time to stretch them is early morning, before getting on with the day. This helps them stay flexible and strong during the day.



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  5. Steve Says:

    Is it just me, or is this link to yesterday’s video?



  6. Aaron Says:

    I get episode 20’s video (Travel Sites) on the website instead of the Yoga video.
    Hmmm, maybe if I got back to episode 20’s webpage I’ll get the episode 21 video??



  7. Catto Says:

    Hey Now Veronica,
    Good site to know about.
    Thx,
    Catto



  8. Christian Says:

    Good episode.
    The one thing I might add from weightlifting experience is you don’t want to let your knees go past (in front of) your toes. It’s really bad for your knees.

    Try a wider stance to help distribute your weight. Notice how wide the intructor is sitting,notice her weight is back vs. loading on her knees- probably why she isn’t in pain.

    Notice the instructor is resting her hamstrings against her calves- that’s helping to keep pressure off her knees as well.

    I’m not trying to be critical, just share some advice to help others.
    -Christian



  9. SuperDynamic Says:

    Hey Veronica,

    Love your show. But I wonder if you wouldn’t get better ratings if you commented on video game news. There’s a whole lot of things going on there that could really use a good charismatic reporter like yourself. Love your show. But maybe reporting on some things a little more internet-ie would work well for you. Anyways, just a thought, you look great.

    -SuperD



  10. Inland Empress Says:

    Wow, cool. I didn’t know that squatting was so important to our health. I heard about you from the Tekzilla podcast. Good work, keep it up.



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  20. John (no more low back pain) Jones Says:

    Good stuff Veronica. I can see how this could be effective in relieving back pain, particular when compbined with pilates.

    Pilates is a great exercise form that combines the best of both Eastern and Western techniques. Pilates uses exercises, breathing and stretching to keep the muscles strong and limber. If you’re battling back pain of any kind, a program of pilates may be exactly what you need to follow in order to build your muscle strength and flexibility while finding mental relief from anxiety. The big advantage of pilates as an exercise program is everyone can do it.

    Pilates uses many moves that stretch the muscles. It includes a lot of exercises for the lower back and the abdomen muscles. Those are the exact muscles you want to strengthen in order to lessen or even eliminate back pain. There are plenty of floor exercises such as the plank, leg lifts and pelvic lifts. A common form of pilates found in gyms today use many yoga moves which promote emotional calm. You can do all these exercises at home to which is ideal for most people with back pain.



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