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    Study Finds Yoga Can Help Back Pain, But Keep It Gentle, With These Poses

    A new study finds that a yoga class designed specifically for lower back pain can be as effective as physical therapy in easing pain. The class and teacher manuals are available on-line, for free.
    by Allison Aubrey Jun 20, 2017 2 minutes
    New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as effective as physical therapy in relieving pain. The yoga protocol includes gentle poses and avoids more difficult ones. / Getty Images

    If you're tired of popping pain medicine for your lower back pain, yoga may be a good alternative.

    New research finds that a yoga class designed specifically for back pain can be as safe and effective as physical therapy in easing pain.

    The yoga protocol was developed by researchers at Boston Medical Center with input from yoga teachers, doctors and

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