Hey guys, it’s Dean welcome to Man Flow Yoga. In this video I’m going to talk about yoga for injury prevention and Rehab, and so this is one of the paths we have at Man Flow Yoga specifically to help people with injury and to help with rehabilitation from injury, and the reason why we have this is because yoga can be really good for preventing injury and also coming back from injuries. If you’ve had a hip replacement, if you’ve had back surgery, if you’ve had you know maybe you fractured a vertebrae, maybe you had knee issues or ankle issues and yoga can be very good for helping with coming back from these injuries and with preventing injuries like this from happening in the first place, but only if it structured a specific way.
So if you were to go to a general yoga class, just a general one-size-fit-all yoga class, you might actually end up hurting yourself or making the issue worse, and so what you need to do is find a structured workout program, structured yoga program that specifically addresses the issue that you’re dealing with.
So for example if you have a lower back issue, if you’re trying to recover from, maybe you strained your lower back maybe you have chronic back pain from being in the office, a general yoga class might help, but it also could exacerbate that issue…and that’s a problem that a lot of people don’t realize exists. People think that yoga is really good for injury prevention or coming back from injury or preventing back pain but if it’s not the right exercises and it’s not sequenced appropriately, and it isn’t appropriate for your flexibility level, and your fitness experience, than it actually could make the issue worse.
So this path at Man Flow Yoga, our injury prevention and Rehab path, helps you with preventing injury and also rehabilitating from injury with the proper exercises, with the proper workouts to make sure that you are addressing that issue and making it better instead of potentially making it worse with a one-size-fits-all program.
And we’ve helped tons of people do that the. The best program we have at least that fits this category is our Bulletproof Your Back program. We’ve had tons of people come through this program I get emails every week from people who say Dean, I did your Bulletproof Your Back program and you know within two weeks or three weeks my back has almost no pain, or no pain at all…and this is typical, but if you were to go to a normal yoga class and do this I can’t say that you would experience the same benefit because again, you need to be following a yoga workout that is specifically addressed toward your issue and it can’t be a one-size-fit-all class.
So check out the rest of the success stories we have on this page for people who are going through this path and check out my recommended summary of programming to get an idea of the workouts that I would have you doing, if you came into the members’ area and followed along this path.
So hope you learned something from this video. I look forward to welcoming you to the members area soon and thanks again for watching.
Are you concerned about injury caused by exercise? Do you have recurring shoulder or back problems that just don’t seem to go away? Are you recovering from a surgery or an injury, and want to make sure you choose an exercise that is safe and effective for you?
Yoga can be very effective for helping to prevent injury and recover from it, but only if you do it in a certain way. In fact, general yoga classes can make the issue even worse. With Man Flow Yoga’s plan for you, you’ll focus on building strength, mobility, and balance that translates into greater injury-prevention, more functional strength, and day-to-day fitness. All of the movements you need for healthy, pain-free, functional living – nothing more, nothing less.
You may identify with the following:
Common Characteristics:
Back problems, knee problems, shoulder issues, or other recurring issues.
Chronic pain or recurring injuries, and are looking to yoga as a solution to these issues.
History of knee, back or ankle injuries and/or surgery.
Repeated attempts to incorporate pain-free, physical fitness training into your life.
Have been frustrated with fitness in the past, not sure how to proceed.
Mixed levels of motivation.
Desire to learn how to prevent sports injuries, workplace injuries and the like.
Common Challenges:
Common Challenges:
Pain is an issue.
Day to day movement is complicated.
Fear of injury; aversion to physical activity as a result.
Maybe you don’t like physical therapy or other workout programs.
Motivation could be an issue; or having a lack of plan to follow.
May have been unsuccessful with workout programs in the past.
Re-establishes foundational levels of strength and mobility to ensure pain-free day-to-day movement.
Address the root causes of back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain / discomfort by strengthening and improving mobility of tight, inactive muscles.
Create the habit of moving more!
Establish a solid foundational level of functional fitness that prepares you for more intense or more difficult exercises.
Summary of Programming Program 1 – Choose a Focus Area
Back – Bulletproof Your Back
This is a program I developed with physical therapists to relieve back pain and address the root causes of it.
Low impact, foundational exercises to prevent injury in your entire body, and help you recover from past injuries or surgeries.
Build strength and mobility in your hips, core, and back, to relieve back pain and start feeling better in just weeks – or as little as a few days.
Starting at 10 minutes per day, building up to 20-30 minutes per day. At least 3, but recommend 6x per week. 3-5 month program.
Knees – Bulletproof Your Knees
The goal of this program is to strengthen and prevent injury in your knees by addressing all aspects of strength and mobility that contribute to knee health, including hip mobility, hip strength, core strength, ankle strength, ankle mobility, and balance.
This program cycles through 5 main workouts, and also includes an optional recovery day for knee pain relief. You can use this as often as necessary.
Complete the workouts in order, and make sure to complete at least 3 days per week. Repeat each workout a total of 8-12 times.
Shoulders – The Posture Fix
This is a program designed to improve your posture, strengthen your body, and address many of the underlying causes of shoulder pain.
There are 2 daily workouts, 5 days per week to get your body moving more, increase energy levels and improve mood, strengthen your posture, and improve your confidence – in just about 30 minutes per day.
Build balance on a regular basis, and work deeper into your mobility at the same time. You can expect to be practicing yoga at an intermediate level 2-3 months into the program.
Program 2 – The Strength Foundations Course
This is a program that helps you address the common weaknesses that lead to injury in the first place. It is a total-body program to strengthen your back, knees, hips, shoulders, and even your ankles.
Build functional strength and mobility in your entire body, and learn the foundational yoga postures while you’re at it. These workouts are slightly more challenging than Bulletproof Your Back.
Complete 3-6 workouts per week, 3 phases, 2-4 months.
Get access to these programs in the Members’ Area!
Using the filters, what kinds of workouts should you search for? (We try to update these paths and programs as often as we can, but we release new workouts every week, which means that all of the relevant workouts won’t be listed here for you.)
Mobility, Balance, and Restorative
Mobility & balance workouts to continue to improve your active mobility and continue to realize the benefits of the yoga workouts you’ll be following over the last few months.
Restorative workouts to speed up recovery, build muscle more quickly, and keep your body feeling fresh.
Here are some workouts to specifically help you:
Desk Worker Relief
Neck Tension Relief
The Scott – Gentle Spinal Recovery
Yoga for the SI Joint
Knee Pain Relief
Full Body Essentials
Spine Essentials
Movement Essentials
Get access to all of these workouts, tutorials, exercises, and more!!
Pain-Free Yoga for Injury Prevention, Sports Injuries, & Rehabilitation – Inspired by Physical Therapy
Is Yoga for Injury Prevention and Rehab right for you?
Are you concerned about injury caused by exercise?
Do you have recurring shoulder, back, or knee problems that just don’t seem to go away?
Are you recovering from a surgery or an injury, and want to make sure you choose an exercise that is safe and effective for you?
Yoga inspired by sports rehab and injury rehab is different from most yoga classes taught in a studio, and very different from the depiction of yoga you might see in advertisements, movies, or on social media.
Yoga can be very effective low impact exercise for helping to prevent injury and recover from it- but only if you do it in a certain way. In fact, general yoga classes can make the issue even worse and further derail your recovery efforts.
Are you ready to take the guesswork out of injury prevention and rehab?
Man Flow Yoga maps out specific programs for you with all of the movements you need for healthy, pain-free, functional living – nothing more, nothing less.
This page covers:
The main types of people who would benefit from using yoga for injury prevention and rehab.
A description of how pain and injury complicates fitness and makes workout programs difficult to follow.
Common weaknesses and challenges your pain and/or injury has contributed to.
Benefits of incorporating yoga inspired by sports rehab into your routine.
A summary of the scheduled programs recommended for YOU (start with 10-20 minutes per day for 3-6x per week and build from there).
Results you can expect in 1 and 3 months of following Man Flow Yoga’s programs.
Real success stories from people who eliminated their chronic pain, finally overcame old injuries, and prevented future injury using Man Flow Yoga.
You may identify with the following
Back problems, knee problems, shoulder issues, or other recurring issues.
Chronic pain or recurring injuries, and are looking to yoga as a solution to these issues.
History of knee, back or ankle injuries and/or surgery.
Repeated attempts to incorporate pain-free, physical fitness training into your life.
Have been frustrated with fitness in the past, not sure how to proceed.
Mixed levels of motivation.
Desire to learn how to prevent sports injuries, workplace injuries and the like.
Common Challenges:
Pain is an issue.
Day to day movement is complicated.
Fear of injury; aversion to physical activity as a result.
Maybe you don’t like physical therapy or other workout programs.
Motivation could be an issue; or having a lack of plan to follow.
May have been unsuccessful with workout programs in the past.
If you relate to the above, you’re a great candidate for Man Flow Yoga.
MFY has made the difference for me and it’s kept me on the trail to be able to run. After many years of injury, physical therapy got me back on the trail, but yoga is what keeps me there, giving me the extra strength, stability, and flexibility to maintain my running.
From David C
With Man Flow Yoga’s plan for you, you’ll focus on building strength, mobility, and balance to recover from and prevent injury. The approach we take to injury prevention and rehab translates into greater foundational strength and improved movement patterns. Through our programs, you’ll equip yourself with the injury prevention strategies you need for optimal day-to-day fitness.
Bottom Line: How can Man Flow Yoga help?
Re-establish foundational levels of strength and mobility to ensure pain-free day-to-day movement.
Your workouts focus on the most important aspects of functional, day-to-day fitness: strengthening your hips and core, improving hip and spinal mobility, and reinforcing the proper technique for posture on a day to day basis.
Address the root causes of back pain, knee pain, and shoulder pain / discomfort by strengthening and improving mobility of tight, inactive muscles.
The low impact exercises involved are beginner-friendly and approachable by people of all fitness levels. They also don’t involve typical high stress or high impact movements common in other types of fitness, which means you won’t hurt yourself exercising.
Create the habit of moving more!
Moving is how the body heals itself; not by waiting to recover.
We provide a structured schedule of workouts to help you be consistent. You’ll start to feel better almost immediately, and you’ll continue to feel better as long as you stick with the workouts.
Establish a solid foundational level of functional fitness that prepares you for more intense or more difficult exercise (and even if you just want to be able to move day to day without worrying about injury, it’ll do this for you, too).
Start off with just 10-20 minutes per day, 3 days per week.
Hundreds of low impact exercise videos to choose from to keep you active and motivated for your next workout.
Results
What can you expect to notice within 1 month MFY Programming?
Noticeable improvements in strength and flexibility
Improved knowledge of yoga postures (asanas), overall technique), and muscular engagement
Improved joint health & decreased pain/discomfort in your lower-back, shoulders, and knees
What can you expect to notice within 3 months of MFY Programming?
Greatly improved knowledge of yoga postures (asanas), proper alignment, technique, and what to be feeling in each posture
Greatly improved muscle activation & body awareness
Greatly improved strength, active mobility, flexibility, and endurance
Greatly decreased / eliminated pain and discomfort in your joints – particularly in lower-back and shoulders
Improved workout efficiency – get a better workout in less time.
Summary of Programming
Program 1: Bulletproof Your Back
This is a program I developed with physical therapists to relieve back pain and address the root causes of it. It includes low impact, foundational exercises to prevent injury in your entire body, and help you recover from past injuries or surgeries.
Build strength and mobility in your hips, core, and back, to relieve back pain and start feeling better in just weeks – or as little as a few days.
Starting at 10 minutes per day, building up to 20-30 minutes per day. At least 3, but recommend 6x per week. 3-5 month program.
Program 2: The Strength Foundations Course
This is a program that helps you address the common weaknesses that lead to injury in the first place. It is a total-body program to strengthen your back, knees, hips, shoulders, and even your ankles.
Build functional strength and mobility in your entire body, and learn the foundational yoga postures while you’re at it. These workouts are slightly more challenging than Bulletproof Your Back.
Complete 3-6 workouts per week, 3 phases, 2-4 months.
Workouts & Supplementary Content:
Basic non-yoga exercises to strengthen your shoulders
Lifestyle videos to help with improving diet, sleep, and motivation
I couldn’t lift my left arm up without feeling extreme pain, much less do any push-ups, pull ups or any kind of weight lifting such as bench pressing. 3 months later, I’m actually stronger than I’ve ever been, and finally making great progress with my weight lifting.
From Firas A
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