Got back pain? Try yoga basics to improve alignment

Backaches are no small problem in the U.S. Lower back pain is the most common cause of work-related disability, which may be why Americans spend more than $50 billion treating it each year, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. For those who want some relief without losing too much cash, yoga basics poses may be able to help.

For centuries, people in the know have used yoga basics to improve alignment. It's little wonder – the holistic mind-body regimen is based on the idea of inner balance, meaning that each of its exercises is intended to help restore physical equilibrium.

And do they ever! Studies have shown that doing yoga can reduce the risk of back injury at home or on the job.

For example, a report published in Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation found that participants who regularly practiced yoga in the workplace tended to have lower stress levels and fewer injuries, compared to those who didn't try yoga basics poses.

If you have spinal alignment problems, consider looking into classes at your nearest yoga community center. You'll probably meet others just like you. After all, as many as 80 percent of all Americans have back problems at one time or another, according to the National Institutes of Health.

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