At the age of 23, the author suffered from debilitating back pain and muscle spasms that left her unable to move. After trying various treatments with no success, she turned to yoga and found that it not only relieved her pain but also changed her life for the better. She encourages others to start a yoga practice and emphasizes that it's more than just pretty pictures on social media. The post also includes a plug for the author's at-home yoga program and relevant hashtags.