For people suffering from back pain, neck pain, injured muscles of the back, leg pain and other spine related ailments, yoga has proven to be effective in relieving them. Consult a good yoga instructor before beginning to practice yoga. Some of the yogasanas are meant for specific muscles and muscle groups. It helps you maintain an upright posture and movement. Your instructor would help you identify the yogasana that would be of help to you and not aggravate your condition.
Halasana:
Halasana or the plough pose helps strengthen your spine and abdominal muscles. It increases the flexibility of the spine and nourishes the 31 pairs of spinal nerves.
- Lie on your back with your legs straight and eyes closed. Let you hands lie on your sides with palms facing the ground.
- Slowly raise your legs without bending the knees. First raise them to 30 degrees and then further to 90 degrees.
- Press your hands for support and bring your legs towards your head.
- Stretch and bend your legs as far as possible and let your toes touch the ground. If you are not able to make your toes touch the ground, then do not force your leg.
- Stretch them as far as possible.
- Slowly come back to the initial position.
This pose can cause injury if not performed properly. Those suffering from cervical spondilitis should perform it very carefully. So it is advisable to consult a good yoga instructor before you attempt this pose.
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I would be worried to do yoga if I had back problems. I’d think some of the back bends might cause problems, but I guess what makes Yoga so good is that it’s healthy and healing.