Avoid the Operating Table How Medical Yoga Can Heal Your Back Without the Need for Surgery

An uncontrolled feeling of intimidation immediately rises at the very thought of surgery. So imagine the panic when told that a herniated disc or slipped disc needs spine microdiscectomy surgery as it is the only option for your chronic back pain. Fortunately, there is a viable alternative that can help alleviate pain and improve functionality without resorting to surgery – Medical Yoga Therapy (MY Therapy).

What is MY Therapy

MY Therapy is body-biomechanics-based, medically-designed therapeutic exercises inspired by yoga postures and modern medical science. The entire process involves a detailed comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s medical reports including MRI films, X-rays; clinical assessments; and, medical and lifestyle history. This helps to determine the contributing factors to an individual's pain. Based on the assessment, a tailored therapy sequence is designed by the Medical Yoga doctor, and executed by the expert therapist(s). The effectiveness of the therapy is such that the results are visible from day one in almost all cases. Once the therapy is completed and the pain is gone, the techniques can be practiced at home as per recommendations for long-term permanent results, with regular tweaking and adjustments in the therapeutic sequence (under the advice of the MY therapist).

Avoiding Surgery: A Success Story

Therapies for lower back pain (Lumbar Spondylosis), slipped disc (Disc Bulge/Herniation/ Protrusion), Sciatica nerve pain, show excellent results from the very first session of MY Therapy. In fact, these are very common conditions that force many people to fall into the trap of unnecessary surgery (which is not a permanent solution). Over the last decade, MY Therapy has played a pivotal role in either completely avoiding or deferring surgery for a significant period, in nearly 100% of cases. Let us delve into some details to illustrate its effectiveness.

In short, Medical Yoga Therapy is risk- and complication-free; it is for everyone; it guarantees results; it works on the root-cause alignment; and, it is cost-effective, moving towards the path of being cost-free.

MY Therapy stands as a cornerstone in the realm of back & spine health, offering a holistic and patient-centered approach that goes beyond symptom management. By prioritizing pain relief, strengthening, and education, Medical Yoga experts play a pivotal role in helping individuals avoid surgery for back pain conditions. Those facing the prospect of surgery are definitely encouraged to explore the benefits of Medical Yoga Therapy.

Why choose MY Therapy (comprehensive non-invasive approach) over Surgery (an invasive intervention)

• Invasiveness

Every surgery involves some level of risk, the most serious being loss of life (although rare) referring to the known mortality risks associated with anesthesia and major surgical complications. Other, but more frequent risks, are infections, delayed healing, internal bleeding, damage to the nerves, and even poor outcomes. As per research by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), mortality for all patients requiring surgery of the lumbar spine was 0.13%.

MY Therapy is a non-invasive and risk-free approach. It is an undeniably safe form of exercise when done under the proper supervision of Medical Yoga experts.

• Adaptability

The decision of surgery is dependent on multiple factors like age, past medical history, and current medical conditions interfering with the surgery.

MY Therapy is for everyone and the approach can be adapted to different age groups and people with different fitness levels.

• Effectiveness

Different types of surgeries have different success rates. One study estimates that 20 to 40% of back surgeries fail. Another study found only 30% of second back surgeries are successful. The number decreases for third and fourth back surgeries, with a 15% and 5% success rate, respectively. 

MY Therapy has shown excellent results in conditions like Lumbar Spondylosis, Slipped Disc, Sciatica, etc. 

MY Therapy has been close to 100% effective in avoiding surgery completely or deferring surgery to a later period.

• Root-cause Treatment

Surgery works as a quick fix. For example, in the case of herniated disc surgery, the damaged part of the disc is removed from the spine to overcome the pain traveling further on account of nerve pinching.

MY Therapy works on the root cause and focuses on correcting the alignment. For example, in the case of a herniated disc, MY Therapy aims towards spinal alignment correction, identifying the weak muscles and strengthening them, and joint weight-bearing axis correction. This approach leads to decompression of the spine resulting in the alleviation of pain caused by a herniated disc.

• Cost-effectiveness

Surgery can be a significant financial investment, including costs related to the procedure itself, hospital stays, and post-operative care.

MY Therapy is highly cost-effective, making it accessible to a broader range of individuals.

Disclaimer: In cases of traumatic injuries, severe structural damage, complete tear or rupture of soft tissues or certain degenerative conditions, surgery cannot be avoided. It is important to note that while MY Therapy can be highly beneficial, there are instances where surgery might be needed as the first option. Ultimately, decisions about whether surgery can be avoided should be made in consultation with healthcare professionals.