As I am teaching more & more, I realise that backache can happen to anyone, anytime & anywhere. It is the most common corporate life syndrome or a lifestyle syndrome.
The Vajrasan Series given earlier has a tremendous effect on backache. It is my personal favourite series. I will try to post pictures soon on each posture. And thanks for your comments & response!
We face backache due to overstraining the back muscles, slipped disc or increased gap between successive vertebras. Most common amongst the backaches is the lower back pain.
The work we do involves a lot of sitting, standing or bending forward. This is also a major cause of backache. Here, though the spine is capable of moving in all directions, we only restrict it in a particular direction. Hence spine loses its range of motion giving rise to backache.
Regular Yog practise offers great relief.
Backache patients are strongly advised to take a thin pillow or folded bed sheet under shoulders (in case of neck pain) or waist (in case of lower back pain) whilst practising Shavasan.
Beneficial Asanas:
All backward bending asanas are very beneficial to the patients. Always remember not to overdo or overstretch.
1. Vajrasan Series
2. Bhujangasan Series ( more on this series next time)
3. Tadagasan
4. Ardha Chakrasan
5. Sulabh Pawanmuktasan – single legs, both legs
6. Anantasan (Lord Vishnu’s Pose)
7. Setu bandhasan
8. Deep breathing in Tadagasan
9. Anulom Vilom
10. Bhramari (11 or 21 times)
Precautions : Avoid forward bending asanas. Discontinue practise of you experience any pain.
It is always recommended to practise with a qualified Yoga Shikshak (Teacher) or a Yoga Therapist.
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