In such a busy and materialistic life we forget about our breath. Most of the people suffer from back pain due to a lot of work load. The lower back is the sensitive spot where pain is pin pointed. We try different painkillers and ointments to get rid of it but all in vain. Here we have suggested 10 yoga poses to relieve back pain. Keep scrolling!
1. Cat/Cow:
This pose allows the spine to be mobile and relieves the tension in the lower back. This yoga also helps improve posture.
2. Downward facing dog:
The best way to stretch your calves and hamstrings, is the downward dog facing yoga. It allows the pain to release with the stretching of legs.
3. Child Pose:
Child pose takes the pressure off your lower back by elongating the spine, which decompresses it and gives you a nice stretch.
4. Knees to stretch:
It stretches and eases the tension in the lower back, it also massages the abdominal organs. This also reduces bolting and improves circulation.
5. Bird Dog:
This yoga improves stability, encourages a natural spine , and receives low back pain. It strengthens the spine, hips and back muscles. It also helps to straighten the posture.
6. Bridge:
Bridge pose strengthens the back, legs, glutes and ankles. Calms the body , alleviates the stress and mild depression and also rejuvenates tired legs.
7. One-legged King Pigeon:
This yoga pose relieves tension in the chest and shoulders, also stimulates the abdominal organs which helps to regulate digestion. Relieves stress, fatigue and anxiety.
8. Half lotus twist:
It strengthens and stretches the upper back and the spine. It keeps the knees, ankles and hips mobile. Twisting the torso around the spine bones and detoxifies the abdominal organs.
9. One knee to chest:
This pose calms the mind and rebalances your energy. It helps keep your low back limbs. Makes your body flexible and compact.
10. Plow:
This yoga pose calms the brain, is best for backache, headache, infertility and insomnia. It stretches the shoulders and spine, and releases the pain.
These 10 yoga poses will help relieve back pain and will allow you to be more fit and will aid in getting rid of all those pain killers that are hazardous for health and cause anxiety.
–Fatima Ali