Table 3.
Comparison of the intervertebral disc degeneration between the yoga group and the control group
| Grading | Yoga group | Control group | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2/3 | 3 (2–5) | 2 (2–3) | 0.339 |
| C3/4 | 3 (1–4) | 2 (2–3) | 0.034* |
| C4/5 | 3 (2–4) | 2 (2–4) | 0.051 |
| C5/6 | 2.5 (2–4) | 2 (2–4) | 0.079 |
| C6/7 | 2 (2–3) | 2 (1–3) | 0.079 |
| L1/2 | 2 (2–3) | 2 (2–3) | 0.791 |
| L2/3 | 2.5 (2–4) | 2 (2–3) | 0.044* |
| L3/4 | 3 (2–4) | 3 (1–3) | 0.037* |
| L4/5 | 3 (2–4) | 3 (1–4) | 0.938 |
| L5/S1 | 3 (1–4) | 2 (1–4) | 0.563 |
Data expressed as median (range) and tested with Mann–Whitney Test
* Statistical significance, P < 0.05