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7 Best Yoga Poses For Back Pain

Yoga is a highly effective means of alleviating back pain and maintaining spinal well-being. Poses such as Cat-Cow and Downward Facing Dog stretch and mobilize the spine, lessening tension. Extended Triangle corrects posture, while Sphinx and Cobra Pose increase spinal flexibility. Locust Pose tightens the lower back, and Bridge Pose develops core strength and relaxes tension. These poses can regularly relieve discomfort, improve flexibility, and encourage posture when practiced. Therefore, these poses are recommended for people suffering from backache.

Disclaimer:

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Disclaimer:

(This gallery is meant for informational purposes only and must not be considered a substitute for advice provided by qualified medical professionals.)

Cat-cow pose:

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Cat-cow pose:

 This yoga pose helps the spine to stretch which relieves tension in the back and neck. To do this pose you have to start on all fours, inhale as you arch your back and lift your head like a cow pose, and then exhale as you round your spine and and tuck your chin. 

Downward facing dog:

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Downward facing dog:

This exercise helps in the improvement of your backbone by stretching your whole body. Start with a plank position then lift your hips to form a V (inverted )shape and press heels towards the floor, stay as it is for 30 seconds while slowly keeping your shoulders relaxed.

Extended Triangles:

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Extended Triangles:

This pose is a way to help relieve tension from the lower back and also to improve your posture as while working and sitting in the same position for a long working day, your posture gets bad. Start with a little gap in both your feet then one arm down and another up in the sky, keeping your back straight. Do it on both sides for a few breaths. 

Sphinx Pose:

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Sphinx Pose:

 On a yoga mat lie on the floor with your elbows under your shoulder, press your forearms on the floor, and then slowly lift your chest a bit while keeping your other body relaxed. Hold it for 30 seconds. It will provide flexibility to your spine. 

Cobra Pose:

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Cobra Pose:

 It strengthens your spine and stretches your back. Lie down on your stomach then place the hands under the shoulder and slightly and slowly lift your upper body while keeping your elbows a little bent. 

Locust Pose:

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Locust Pose:

It relieves lower back pain, for this pose lie on your stomach with arms at both your sides, then lift your chest, arms and legs off the floor, do it while inhaling and exhaling, and then slowly lower down. 

Bridge Pose:

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Bridge Pose:

This pose will strengthen your back and relieve tension. In this pose, you have to lie facing towards the sky on your back and then bend your knees with feet flat on the floor and you have to lift your hips while keeping your shoulders down.  

 

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