According to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, yoga may help decrease the likelihood of developing an excessive kyphotic spinal curve, or "dowager's hump," later in life. Although the term is kind of hilarious, the problem is a serious one: excessive kyphotic curvature of the spine leads to serious neck and back pain.
During the six month study, half of the group of 75 year-olds took yoga classes while the control group members attended lectures. At the end of the study-- voila!-- the yoga group's spinal curvatures had improved. The younger you begin, say the study's authors, the better your chances of keeping a healthy spine all your life.
See, mom? Yoga can make you feel better!
Namaste,
Emily
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