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Originally Posted by Jets4Life
How is it for guys with lower back problems?
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Well, it was designed by a professional wrestler with back problems who used it to prolong his wrestling career, so I'd assume it is great for people with lower back problems. They key to doing this is to modify. Too many times I used to try a new workout and would feel like a failure because I didn't nail it out of the park. DDPYoga preaches to "Make it your own". Need to take a knee? Need to change the pose to make it easier? Do it! You're still getting the benefit of the workout.
I've had knee problems and it has helped me strengthen my knees and I notice I'm much less stiff and sore in my knees, especially the day after playing ice hockey.
I'd say give it a try. Check out some of the testimonials on the website:
www.ddpyoga.com. Chris Jericho also prolonged his career that was threatened to end due to back problems.
You spend a lot of time stretching and loosing your back. Take it at your own pace and I bet you'd notice your back improving.
Also note that I am not an expert on back care so if you are concerned you should check with your doctor or physical therapist or whomever you see/have seen about your back problems. My wife is a physical therapist and she has taught some of her patients some of the moves from DDP Yoga to help them with their ailments.