Our spine performs a key role in the overall functioning of our body. It is often our faulty posture while walking and sitting that is a cause for many of our back problems. There are certain yoga postures that should not be practiced by people suffering from backache. One must be very careful in selecting those yoga poses that help relieve back pain. Consult a yoga expert before you start practicing yoga. If any of these postures cause great pain, avoid these postures. These yoga postures also strengthen the muscles in the back and the abdomen.
Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana)
- Lie on the back, arms on your sides and palms turned down.
- Slowly raise the legs, trunk and hips in a vertical position perpendicular to the ground.
- Rest your elbows firmly on the floor supporting your back.
- Push the chest forward towards the chin.
- Don’t allow the body to shake.
Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose)
- Cobra posture strengthens and increases the flexibility of your spine.
- Lie on your stomach facing down. Stretch your legs back keeping the top part of your feet touching the floor. Bend your elbows and keep your hands on the floor below your shoulders.
- As you inhale, lift your head, neck and chest off the floor to form an arch.
- Maintain the pose for 15 seconds.
- While exhaling, come back to the initial position.
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