The birth of a child in a family is one of the best moments of happiness one can experience in their life. For mothers, many of them experience a lot of pain and agony, including persistent back pain. So, to get relief from it, you can take the help of these yoga asanas. Know all the details of the exercises, as told by an expert, here.
Postpartum back pain can be very severe for new mothers, becoming a big hindrance in their lives, especially when the newborn needs them the most. Gynecologist Dr Amrita Saha from the Government Medical College, Kannauj, UP, says that during a pregnancy the lower spine pulls forward, putting pressure on the whole back, and causing back pain. Even a wrong sitting posture or getting up during pregnancy can be a reason for back pain, as well as hormonal changes. So, according to the doctor, a little yoga during pregnancy can be beneficial. However, if it persists then try these five yoga asanas for relief:
Bhujangasana:
Shashank Gupta, a yoga trainer from Delhi, advises that this yoga pose can give relief from back pain. You have to make a posture similar to a snake rising. Lay on your stomach, join your feet in a straight line and rise backwards.
Hanumanasana:
This yoga asana can also help with spine straightening. To perform this, kneel on the yoga mat, and keep a distance between the knees. Put your right leg forward, and left leg backwards all the while keeping the heel glued to the floor. Then try tilt your torso in the front and touch the floor with your fingers.
Hip Opening:
This asana is good for improved blood circulation. Hip opening helps with the loosening of the hip bones. If your hip bones are weak or you are finding it difficult to sit or get up, try this exercise.
Phalkasana:
This exercise strengthens also shoulder, back and waist muscles. To perform the asana, lay on your stomach and keep some distance between your legs. Then on your hands, try to rise slowly while exhaling and, keep the feet on the ground and the soles high.
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