Yoga For Cervical Pain

If you have pain in the neck and you are looking for the best cervical pain treatment then try yoga. Cervical pain can’t be cured overnight because the problem likes in your lifestyle.

Wrong sitting posture and keeping your neck in one position for a long time are the most common causes of straining the neck muscles resulting in stiffness and pain. A painkiller medicine can provide relief for some time but the pain will come back as soon as the medicine loses its effect.

The advantage of yoga exercises is that they work from within. Exercising de-stresses muscles reduces inflammation, develops mobility, and eases pain. Also, the results are more long-lasting than those achieved with medicines.

Practice These Yoga Asanas For Cervical Pain Treatment

Child Pose (Balasana)

Child Pose (Balasana)

It calms down the tensed nerves causing neck pain and relaxes the spine.

How To:

  • Come down on your heels with your hips resting on the heels
  • Lower your body to touch the floor with your forehead, and extend your hands with palms flat on the floor
  • Gently press your chest on your thighs while taking deep breaths
  • Hold the position for up to 3 minutes
  • Slowly get back on to your heels and relax
  • Repeat the pose a couple of times

Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita

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