Say goodbye to joint pain! These 5 yoga poses are a boon for arthritis patients.

News Topical, Digital Desk : Arthritis can make it difficult for a person to even sit or stand, as this condition causes severe joint pain. In fact, it causes swelling and stiffness in the joints, significantly limiting movement. However, with proper exercise and lifestyle, it can be controlled (How to Reduce Arthritis Pain). 

Yoga can be very helpful in relieving arthritis pain. Yoga increases the body's physical movement, which relieves pain and stiffness and strengthens muscles. Let's learn which yoga poses should be practiced to relieve arthritis pain.

Tadasana

Tadasana, also known as "Mountain Pose," is a simple yoga pose that helps improve posture and balance. This asana strengthens the joints and is beneficial for the hips, knees, and ankles.

How to do?

• Stand straight, with your feet slightly apart.
• Taking a deep breath, raise both hands straight upwards and pull the body upwards.
• Hold this position for a few seconds and continue breathing normally.
• Slowly come back to normal position.

Marjariasana 

Also known as the "Cat-Cow Pose," this pose increases spinal flexibility and helps reduce tension in the neck and shoulders.

How to do?

• Lie down on the floor on your knees and palms.
• Exhaling, arch your back upwards and tuck your chin into your chest.
• Then while breathing in, bend your back downwards and lift your head up.
• Repeat this process 5-10 times.

Bridge Pose

Setubandhasana, or "Bridge Pose," strengthens the lower back, hips, and thighs. It helps improve joint health and increases blood circulation in the body .

How to do?

• Lie on your back, bend your knees and place your feet on the floor.
• Place your hands beside your body, palms facing down.
• Inhale, lift your hips off the floor toward the ceiling.
• Stay in this position for some time, then slowly come down while exhaling.
• Repeat this process 3-5 times.

Vrikshasana

Vrksasana, or "Tree Pose," improves balance and stability. It is especially beneficial for the ankles, knees, and hips, as it strengthens these joints.

How to do?

• Stand straight.
• Bend one leg and place it on the inner thigh of the other leg.
• Maintaining balance, bring the hands to the chest in namaskar posture or raise them straight above the head.
• Hold this position for 30 seconds, then repeat with the other leg.
• If it is difficult to maintain balance, you can also take support of the wall in the beginning.

Child Pose

Balasana, or "Child's Pose," is a relaxing yoga pose. It reduces stress, thereby relieving pain . It gently stretches the hips, thighs, and ankles.

How to do?

• Sit on your knees, with your toes touching each other.
• Exhaling, bend forward and place your forehead on the floor.
• Keep the hands extended straight along the body, behind the back or in front of the head.
• Stay in this position for 1 to 3 minutes and breathe deeply.

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