Yoga for Back Pain
Back pain is becoming a common issue these days. In some cases, an injury or any disease is to be blamed but in other cases our lifestyle is the culprit.
Back pain is becoming a common issue these days. In some cases, an injury
or any disease is to be blamed but in other cases our lifestyle is the culprit.
Common lifestyle causes for back pain includes:-
- Slouching
at our desk;
- Lifting
heavy weights;
- Being
obese;
- Lack of
physical activity;
- Wearing
high heels, etc.
Many doctors recommend patients to perform yoga for back pain which is
caused by lifestyle triggers because it not only helps in reducing the pain but
also helps in relieving the stress caused by the pain. Let’s look at the Yoga
poses that we have for you:-
Cat-Cow Pose
Very common yet very effective pose. It is also known as Cat-Camel Pose. It
is not only good for your back but also targets your triceps, hips and abdomen.
It improves flexibility and removes tension from the targetted areas.
Master the Cat-Cow Pose
- You will have
to get on your all fours while keeping wrists under your shoulders and
knees under your hips.
- Cat- Keep
tucktail bone in and look at the belly button while breathing out at the
same time.
- Cow-
Extend your back while flexing your spine. Tailbone up and look at the sky
while breathing in at the same time.
Cobra Pose
Not only is Cobra Pose good for relieving back pain but it also helps in
strengthening the spine, toning the buttocks, relieving stress and fatigue,
boosting blood circulation, etc.
Master the Cobra Pose
- Lie on
your stomach while keeping your hands under your shoulders and make sure
to keep your fingers facing forward.
- Place
palms on the mat slightly outside your shoulders.
- Flax your
legs and stomach and press hips and top of feet into mat.
- Tilt head
back until chin points forward and neck is compressed. Keep hips on mat
and raise navel off the ground. Breathe and hold the pose.
- While
exhaling come down to the starting position.
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