Yoga Asanas: Effective benefits for back pain problems

With the sedentary lifestyle that people have today, a majority face problems with their 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

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

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Supta Matsyendrasana

Supta Matsyendrasana or Supine Twist can be a great tension reliever for the entire back and neck. Lay down on the back and relax. Bring the knees towards the chest. Start lowering both knees to the left slowly. Do not move the neck and let it be in the same position. Try to keep both shoulders on the floor, and if the top knee lifts too much, then place a block between the knees. Stay in the position for at least 2-4 minutes, and repeat on the other side.

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Adho mukha svanasana

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

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