Gaiam: Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Back Pain

Reduce and prevent back pain. Mayo Clinic doctors explain what you need to know about back pain, the structure of the back, and why most back pain is benign.

Change your diet to feel better. Dr. Donald Hensrud, Mayo Clinic Chair of Preventive Medicine, takes you grocery shopping and shares smart ways to eat healthy every day. A Mayo Clinic dietitian follows up with practical tips to simplify meal planning. Take charge of your health.

Strengthen your core muscles and release tension with gentle yoga. Rodney Yee, America's favorite yoga instructor, leads an easy-to-follow yoga practice designed to keep you active, improve circulation, and help prevent back pain. Rodney also guides a stress-relieving meditation to relax your body and mind.