Integrating Yoga with Heavy Weightlifting for Athletes with Back Pain

The chapter discusses the conflicting adaptation signals to the body when combining yoga and powerlifting for athletes dealing with back pain. It highlights the differences in spine adaptations and disc bulging patterns between strength athletes and yogis, offering recommendations for achieving a resilient spine. Strategies for incorporating yoga into strength training, the role of neural drive in back muscle strengthening, and the importance of tailoring rehabilitation conversations to each athlete's personality and motivations are explored.