Yoga Asanas: Effective benefits for back pain problems

With sedentary lifestyle that people have today, a majority face problems with ir back. It is becoming a major problem as it affects day-to-day performance and produces a lot of physical pain. Many people try to reduce it by taking pain killers and seeing a doctor. A person can also tackle back pains through yoga asanas. Here are a few yoga asanas for back pains.

Yoga Asanas for back pain

Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana is an excellent pose for toning spine perfectly. Due to sitting a lot lower back levels up which can le to a lot of pain. This yoga asana improves natural curve of lower back. Lay on stomach, legs straight. Bring elbows under shoulders parallel to it. Move elbows a little forward if re is a certain pain on back. Relax as much as required after one set and n repeat same again.

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Supta Matsyendrasana

Supta Matsyendrasana or Supine Twist can be a great tension reliever for entire back and neck. Lay down on back and relax. Bring knees towards chest. Start lowering both knees to left slowly. Do t move neck and let it be in same position. Try to keep both shoulders on floor, and if top knee lifts too much, n place a block between knees. Stay in position for at least 2-4 minutes, and repeat on or side.

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ho mukha svanasana

ho mukha svanasana is a great pose for lengning spine and lower back region. It stretches back properly which helps tackle lower back issues. In English, it is called Downward Facing Dog. With hands and knees, put toes under and slowly rise above ground keeping knees bent, back straight, and tailbone risen urds. Slowly start straightening and stretching by bringing heel closer towards ground. Move shoulder bles towards spine. Try to lower m. Stay in position for five breaths.

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