Osteochondrosis – a very common disease, the main symptoms of which are aching pain in the spine. Age plays absolutely no role here, because both the elderly and young people suffer from damage to the intervertebral discs. In order to strengthen the muscular apparatus of the spine (which is one of the main principles of treatment), doctors recommend that patients resort to various physical activities – gymnastics, fitness, etc. However, yoga classes turned out to be the most effective, especially for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis.
Treatment of osteochondrosis with the help of yoga is especially effective due to the fact that the loads during such exercises are always moderate, smooth, and also gradual. In addition, during classes, all muscle groups are warmed up and stretched, blood supply is activated and the musculoskeletal system is strengthened.
Yoga: we treat osteochondrosis with exercise
So, in the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis with the help of yoga, you can achieve the following results:
- strengthen all muscles, while preventing relapses of the disease;
- improve blood circulation (especially in the damaged part of the spine);
- reduce tension between all vertebrae;
- correct posture;
- increase the elasticity and strength of tendons and ligaments.
If you systematically practice yoga, a patient with osteochondrosis has the opportunity to shorten the period of treatment and say goodbye to the disease forever, while not resorting to medication.
In addition to the fact that thanks to yoga, it becomes possible to strengthen the muscles of the cervical region, it also helps to strengthen the immune system.
Yoga classes are suitable for all age categories. However, do not forget that before you start the exercises, you should get permission from your doctor and only after consulting a specialist to start exercising. It is recommended to perform yoga exercises (asanas) only in the absence of an exacerbation of diseases, otherwise the general condition of a person will only worsen.
It is also recommended to do yoga in a group, under the close supervision of an instructor who can individually prescribe a set of asanas and monitor their correct implementation. If you perform all the exercises correctly, pain and discomfort should not occur. In order not to harm your body, further aggravating the situation, you should not practice at home on your own, surrounded by books on yoga.
Common asanas for the treatment of cervical osteochondrosis
Pashchimottanasana
This exercise stimulates the abdominal muscles and also stretches all the vertebrae.
Shalabhasana
This this exercise can help correct misaligned discs.
Trikonasana
Through this asana, blood circulation can be improved.
Vrikshasana
Using this exercise, you can develop a sense of balance and strengthen the entire cervical spine.
Parivritta Trikonasana
This asana is designed to help relieve spasms of the muscles of the cervical region, as well as help strengthen them.
And our set of exercises will help tone the body and strengthen muscles in just 3 minutes.
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