Yoga Poses That Help Relieve Backache and Make the Back Stronger

Yoga and back pain have long been associated with each other.



Back pains were earlier considered to be a natural consequence of aging but now young generations are also suffering from backaches. Back pain can be upper, middle or lower.

It believed that the ancient system of yoga is beneficial for relieving backaches and make the back stronger.

The most common yoga postures that are known as the best back stretching exercises are as follows:

Uttanpadasana

Lie on your back and bend your knees with feet flat on the ground.



Raise your right leg up as you inhale and your hands around the shin as you exhale. Hold this pose for few seconds. This prevents spinal disorders, and also aids in healing them.

Supta hasta padangushtasana

Lie on your back and inhale, spreading your arms on either side of your body.



Exhale and move the right leg up. Inhale and hold the right toe with the left hand. This back exercise provides a powerful transverse twist to the spine and prevents variety of spinal disorders. It also aids in toning and strengthening spinal nerves.

Kandharasana

Lie on your back and place your palms besides your hips, flat on the ground.



Bring your feet closer to the hips. Inhale and exhale with raising and lowering your hips. Repeat the exercise for about 10-15 times daily and you will definitely find a difference in lower backache. This yoga exercise helps to improve spinal activity, power neck and build stamina.

Trikonasana

The religion of Hinduism says that triangle is a symbol of divine principle.



Hence, this yoga pose helps to achieve overall health and fitness. it is beneficial for all body organs including the back. It releases tension in the back and prevents various spinal disorders.

Ardha Matsyendrasana

It is also known as Half Spinal Twist. This pose helps to lengthen and strengthen the spine.



It is also a good exercise for your liver, kidneys, as well as adrenal glands.

Dradhasana

Lie on your right side and fold your right arm. Align your body so that your leg, arm and body are in one straight line. Close your eyes and relax with normal breathing. Repeat same with the left side of your body. This pose helps to attain inner balance and is known to be the best healing pose for backaches.

Some of the other most widely recommended yoga exercises for back pain include Sage Twist Yoga Pose (Marichyasana), Cobra Pose (Bhujangasana), Salabhasana, Child Pose, Crane Pose (Bakasana), Cat Pose (Bidalasana) and Fish Pose.