7 most useful yoga asanas for back pain

By Nancy Tiwari  |  First Published Mar 23, 2024, 6:11 PM IST

Yoga might be the solution your doctor has prescribed if you have back discomfort. Yoga is a mind-body therapy that is frequently suggested for the treatment of both back pain and the associated stress.

There are numerous possible problems that could lead to lower back pain. When the space between your vertebrae becomes too small to perform its function, an expanding disk may result. 

You may increase your body awareness by doing yoga, even for just a little while each day. This will assist you in identifying your imbalances and points of strain. You may align and balance yourself by using this knowledge.

The following poses could help with back pain relief:

1. Cat-Cow Pose:
The spine is stretched and mobilized with this easy, simple backbend pose. Your neck, shoulders, and torso will all be stretched as you perform this stance.

2. Adho Mukha Svanasana: 
This classic forward bend can help you relax and feel refreshed. Leg and back discomfort can be alleviated by holding this stance. It increases strength and aids in correcting bodily imbalances.

3. Uttanasana:
Although it may appear quite simple, this yoga pose for lower back pain can provide significant relief. It extends every part of your back, including, of course, your lower back, from your calves to your neck.

4. Balasana:
This pose helps soothe your nervous system and stretches your hips and back nicely. Try to concentrate on letting your shoulders and legs relax and breathing more slowly.

5. Supta Matsyendrasana:
A reclined spinal twist lengthens and relaxes your spine while stretching your back and legs. Nevertheless, twisting can occasionally aggravate a lower back inflammatory condition, so carefully release the stretch if you feel any pain.

6. Malasana:
Stretching your quadriceps, groin, hips, and abdomen, along with strengthening your ankles, is what Garland Pose does for your lower back.

7. Apanasana:
Lower back pain can be lessened by stretching and relaxing your low.

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