The Problem with Relying on Pain Medication for Back Pain

The problem with over-relying on pain medication is, at its core, a problem of subtle harm—to our bodies, our minds, and often to the people who depend on us. When we widen the lens to include yogic ethics, we start to see back pain and painkillers in a much broader context. Instead of just asking, “How do I stop this pain right now?” we begin to ask, “What is the long-term impact of how I’m treating my body?” and “Is this truly supportive of my well-being?”

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerMarch 19, 2026medication, yoga for seniors, back pain, yoga principles, healing

Dancing with the Queen: How Yoga Healed My Pain by Meiron Egger

I was born broken, and there was no way I could be fixed. I mean--that’s what I’ve heard from doctors with whom my parents consulted, and then from my parents, who obviously believed in doctors more than they believed in their son. I was told that I was born broken, but the truth is a bit more complicated: I was born with a severe lack of ligaments, one shoulder “too” high, feet that were “too” flat, and a back that was “too” curved.

Practical ArticlesSierra WagnerSeptember 17, 2025healing, Pain Management, Pain Reduction, persistent pain, pain relief, chronic pain management, chronic pain