Cervical spondylosis is a condition where the spinal disks in the neck begin to lose their make-up, the disks dehydrate and shrink. Cervical spondylosis usually starts with stiffness in the neck and it can cause significant pain as the spinal canal begins to narrow and pressure is placed on the nerves. This common condition worsens with age. Unfortunately today’s office work culture with the excessive sitting hours leads to develop these problems already at a young age. There are no medicines to cure cervical spondylosis.
However with the help of some easy yoga poses (asanas) we can manage the pain and slow down the process. Keeping the body mobile and strengthening the muscles are very important. The key is consistency so try to do these simple yoga poses for cervical spondylosis on a daily basis.
1. Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar)
Sun Salutation or Surya Namaskar is a sequence of asanas performed as one continuous exercise. It helps you gain a strong and flexible spine and eases neck pain, shoulder pain and cervical spondylosis. Practicing at least three Sun Salutations every morning – or whenever you have time – is a wonderful way to awaken your body. After a few days you will feel stronger and your body will get more capable of doing things than before.
2. Cobra Pose (Bhunjangasana)
This asana strengthens the whole spine, stimulates abdominal organs and also helps relieve stress and fatigue. Lie down on your stomach bring your hands, palms down and place them next to your shoulders. Bring your elbows tucked into your body. Take a deep slow breath and slowly raise your body onto your elbows. Stretch your neck backwards and hold this position for a few breaths. Avoid straining your back!
3. Knee-to-Chest Pose (Pawanmuktasana)
This pose is also called the wind-release pose, because it helps to release digestive gases from the intestines and stomach with great ease. Lie down with your back on the floor, take a deep breath and as you exhale, bring your knees towards your chest, clasp your hands around your legs and lift you head off the floor. Alternatively you can do this pose with just one leg at a time, keeping the other leg stretched on the floor.
4. Half-Locust Pose (Salabhasana)
This gentle back extension is highly beneficial in cervical pain, lumbago and sciatica. Lie down on your stomach, keep your chin up and spread your hands straight out in front of you. Breath in and slowly raise your right hand and left leg up and hold this position for a couple of seconds, and with sending the breath out, release back on the floor. Repeat this movement with your left hand and right leg. Finally, lift both your legs and hands off the ground and balance for a few seconds.
5. Cat Pose (Marjariasana)
Marjariasana, also called the cat pose gives the body a great stretch and it is excellent for improving flexibility of the spine as it helps to loosen up the vertebral column. The cat-cow pose is highly beneficial for those people who have rigid spines, spondylosis and neck pain. This asana gently stretches and stimulates the spinal nerves.
6. Child’s Pose (Balasana)
Balasana or Child’s Pose is a resting pose. You can take a break here and stay in this pose as long as you feel like. By relaxing your head on the ground, this posture relieves back and neck pain. It also calms the brain and helps relieve stress and fatigue. Kneel on the floor and touch your big toes together. Sit on your heels (if you have difficulty, place a folded blanket between your back thighs and calves) and open your knees hip-wide. Lay your torso down between your thighs and put your forehead on the ground.
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