3 Yoga Poses To Help Alleviate Back Pain

Back pain has become a common issue for many people and medicines can not give a permanent cure. Doing yoga regularly can help in dealing with the constant discomfort that several working people and homemakers have been going through. Recently, Suman Pandey, working at a leading multinational firm, spoke how she faced nagging backpain which aggravated immensely due to her constant sitting job. She said, “I visited several doctors and they advised me to take several medicines through out the day for months. And, when the course completed, all of them suggested me to enroll for yoga classes for permanent relief. The medicines provided me temporary relief but exercises only solved the issue fully.”

Yoga has emerged an effective mind-body therapy that will not only cure your back pain but tackle the stress associated with it. The yoga poses go a long way in providing strength and comfort to the body. When you practice yoga for just 25-30 minutes, you will be able to get higher awareness of your body. It will also help you observe where you have been facing imbalances and holding tensions in your body. It will help you get the desired balance and alignment that your body has been yearning for.

According to a report published in Moneycontrol, Dr Narendra K Shetty, Chief Wellness Officer, Kshemavana Naturopathy and Yoga Center, “Back pain isn’t just a result of age or injury.” It’s increasingly rooted in poor posture, sedentary lifestyles and stress. Yoga offers a safe and sustainable way to both manage and prevent it—without side effects," he emphasised.

Today we will highlight the best yoga poses that will give you relief from your constant backache:

Bridge Pose: It is a backbend and inversion and has the potential of healing the back pain. Under the pose, you will stretch your spine that will help you get relief not only from back pain but from headache as well. The pose helps in strengthening the back, legs, chest, and spine. The pose also helps in improving your posture. It has the capacity to calm your nervous system, brings down stress level and tackles digestive issues.

2. Two-Knee Spinal Twist: Two-knee spinal twist, popularly known as Jathara Parivartanasana, provides many advantages. It helps in improving spine flexibility and eliminates back pain significantly. It can also stimulate the digestion system, provides relief in stress and offers smooth stretch to the chest, hips, and shoulders. The pose boosts blood flow to the abdomen and improves your posture.

3. Child’s Pose: The pose also targets your back muscles and helps in curing your back pain. It helps in stretching and decompressing your spine and releases tension in the lower back and hips area. It can also calm your brain and helps your body relax. The pose offers soft stretch to your hips, lower back, and thighs and helps you get respite from tightness.

Disclaimer: This content is provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider or doctor with any questions you may have regarding your health, treatment options, or a medical condition.