Lower Back Pain
Alleviate Discomfort and Strengthen Your Spine with Targeted Yoga for Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common and often debilitating issue affecting millions of people worldwide. As per the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2020, low back pain (LBP) affected 619 million people globally and it is estimated that the number of cases will increase to 843 million cases by 2050. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, stabbing pain, significantly impacting your daily life and mobility.
In most cases, the exact cause of lower back pain remains unidentified (non-specific). However, specific causes can be attributed to underlying conditions or injuries like:
- Sciatica: Compression of the sciatic nerve due to a herniated disc or other factors.
- Sprains and strains: Overexertion or improper lifting can strain muscles, ligaments, or tendons.
- Facet joint syndrome: Inflammation of the small joints between the vertebrae.
- Osteoporosis: Weakening of bones can increase the risk of fractures in the spine.
- Spondylolisthesis: Slipping of a vertebra over another.
- Infections: Rarely, infections of the spine or surrounding tissues can cause back pain.
- General pain: Aching or dull pain in the lower back – Constant discomfort.
- Sharp pain: Sharp, stabbing pain that may worsen with certain movements – Sudden and intense pain triggered by specific actions.
- Stiffness: Stiffness and limited movement in the lower back – Difficulty bending, twisting, or reaching due to tightness.
- Muscle spasms: Muscle spasms – Involuntary muscle contractions causing discomfort and limited movement.
- Sciatica: Pain radiating down the leg (sciatica) – Pain originating in the lower back traveling down the buttocks and leg due to nerve compression.
- Numbness/tingling: Numbness or tingling in the lower back or legs – Loss of sensation or tingling feeling.
- Weakness: Weakness in the legs – Difficulty lifting or moving the legs normally.
- Posture problems: Difficulty standing or sitting straight – Trouble maintaining proper alignment due to pain or stiffness.
- Supta Akunchasana:helps stretch and strengthen the lower back, alleviating pain and improving flexibility. It also promotes relaxation by relieving tension in the lumbar region.
- Pawanmuktasana (Wind-Relieving Pose): Pawanmuktasana helps relieve lower back pain by gently stretching and relaxing the lower spine, improving flexibility and reducing tension.
- Supta Padangusthasana (Reclining Posture): Alleviates lower back pain by gently stretching the hamstrings, hips, and lower back, improving flexibility and reducing tension in the lumbar region.
- Utthita Trikonasana (Triangle Pose): Effective for alleviating lower back pain by stretching the spine, hips, and hamstrings. It strengthens the back and core muscles, promoting better posture and reducing tension in the lower back region.
- Utthita Parsvakonasana (Extended Lateral Angle Pose): Helps relieve lower back pain by stretching the spine, hips, and sides of the body. This pose strengthens the core and back muscles, improving stability and reducing strain on the lower back.
- Ardha Chandrasana (Half Moon Pose): Relieves lower back pain by strengthening the core and lower back muscles while improving balance and gently stretching the spine and hips.
- Bhardvajasana (Seated Spinal Twist): Helps relieve lower back pain by gently twisting the spine, improving flexibility and mobility in the lower back while also releasing tension in the hips and shoulders.
- Marichyasana 3 (Sage Twist Pose): Promotes spinal mobility and alleviates lower back pain by gently twisting the spine and stretching the back muscles. This pose improves posture and releases tension in the lumbar region, providing relief from discomfort.
- Sirsasana (Headstand): Can help alleviate lower back pain by improving spinal alignment, strengthening core muscles, and reducing pressure on the lower back through spinal decompression.
- Sarvangasana (Shoulderstand): Helps relieve lower back pain by enhancing spinal alignment, improving blood circulation, and reducing pressure on the lower back through gentle spinal decompression.
- Halasana (Plow Pose): Alleviates lower back pain by deeply stretching the spine and back muscles, promoting flexibility, and releasing tension in the lower back region.
- Savasana (Corpse Pose): Relieves lower back pain by promoting deep relaxation, reducing muscle tension, and allowing the spine to rest in a neutral, stress-free position.
- Ujjayi: It promotes relaxation, reduces stress, and enhances posture awareness, which can indirectly alleviate lower back pain by reducing muscle tension. It also improves oxygen flow, aiding in overall healing and well-being.
- Anulom Vilom Pranayama: calming the nervous system, reducing stress-induced muscle tension, and improving blood circulation to aid healing. Its balanced breathing enhances oxygen flow, promoting relaxation and overall body alignment.
Supta Akunchanasana
सुप्त अकुञ्चनासन / Reclining Knee to Chest Pose
The name is derived from the Sanskrit, supta, meaning “sleeping” or “reclined,”, …
Pawanmuktasana
पवनमुक्तासन / Wind Release Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Pawan (पवन) meaning wind or gas, Mukta (मुक्त) …
Supta padangushthasana
सुप्त पदंगुष्टासन / Reclining Posture
The Sanskrit name is derived from Supta (सुप्त) meaning 'supine or recline', …
Utthita Trikonasana
उत्थिता त्रिकोनासनI / Triangle Pose
The Sanskrit name comes from the Utthita, meaning “extended,” Trikona, meaning …
Utthita Parsvakonasana
उत्थिता पार्श्वकोनासन / Extended Lateral Angle Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Utthita (उत्थिता), meaning “extended,” Parsva …
Ardha Chandrasana
अर्धचन्द्रासना / Half Moon Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from ardha (अर्ध) meaning half, chandra (चन्द्र) …
Bhardvajasana
भारद्वाजासन / Seated Spinal Twist
Introduction to the Asana: The sanskrit name is derived from Bhardvaja (भरद्वाज) …
Marichyasana 3
मरीच्यासन 3 / Sage Twist Pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Marichya (मरीच्) meaning ray of light and …
Sirsasana
शीर्षासन / Headstand
The sanskrit name is derived from sirsa (शीर्ष) meaning head and asana (आसन) …
Salamba Sarvangasana
सलाम्बा सर्वंगासन / Shoulder stand
The sanskrit name is derived from Salamba (सलाम्बा) means " supported", Sarva …
Halasana
हलासन / Plow pose
The Sanskrit name is derived from Hala (हला) meaning plow and asana (आसन) meaning …
Savasana
शवासना / Corpse pose
The sanskrit name is derived from Śava (शव) meaning "corpse" and āsana (आसन) …
Ujjayi Pranayama
उज्जायी प्राणायाम / Victorious Breath or Ocean Breath
The word "Ujjayi" comes from Sanskrit routes were “Ujjayi” means "victorious" …
Nadi Shodhan Pranayama (Anulom Vilom Pranayama )
नाडीशोधन प्राणायाम (अनुलोम विलोम प्राणायाम ) / Alternate Nostril Breathing
Nadi Shodhana ("alternate nostril breathing" or "channel cleaning breathing") …