Master Yoga Poses To Relieve Back Pain

Lower back pain can cause undue strain on many aspects of life. Chronic pain can lead to insomnia and depression, so it’s important for your overall health to get your body back into balance. A stiff back can also be the cause or symptom of a legion of other body troubles. Because there are so many causes of back pain, it’s best to get a correct diagnosis from your doctor before starting a yoga program.

Yoga Poses For Back Pain  :

For lower back relief please do the following poses daily or at least after your workout. Breathe deeply in and out of the nose while doing these poses.

Fists Forward Bend :
Stand on your yoga mat with feet hip-distance apart. Bend your knees and release your torso over your legs until your belly touches your thighs. Make two fists and place them in the opposite elbow creases. Relax your back, neck and head, and squeeze fists actively.

Two-Knee Twist :
Lying on your back, bend your knees into your chest and bring your arms out at a T. As you exhale lower your knees to ground on the right. Keep both shoulders pressing down firmly. If the left shoulder lifts, lower your knees further away from the right arm. Hold for 1-2 minutes each side.

Cobra Pose :
Cobra Pose, also known as Bhujangasana, is highly recommended for people having lower back pain or a stiff lower back. This pose enlarges the chest, lessens stiffness in the lower back, and strengthens the shoulders and arms.

Supported Warrior Pose :
This pose is also named as Virabhadrasana, and it is well-known for alleviating the knee pain. This posture is also beneficial for strengthening of back, shoulders, legs, and arms, and for building stamina. It enhances balance, as well opens chest and hips.

Sphinx :
Lying on your stomach, prop yourself up on your forearms. Align your elbows directly under your shoulders. Press firmly through your palms and the tops of your feet. Press your pubic bone forward. You will feel sensations in your lower back, but breathe through it. You are allowing blood flow into the lower back for healing. Hold for 1-3 minutes.