Simple yoga poses for Cervical Spondylosis

The office work culture infusing into our daily routine is leading us to several health problem even at younger ages. Cervical Spondylosis is an age related problem, but now a days this problem is also getting common in youths. The main reasons being dehydrated disk or stiff ligaments etc which mainly arises due to 

•  Improper posture and low inclination towards exercise
• Sleeping while using thick pillows below the head
• Working with the desktop for extended hours
• Highly comfortable modern chairs
• Sleeping in a particular position

. In most of the cases neck pain and stiffness are main symptoms of  cervical spondylosis.

Although medicinal treatments are available for its treatment but they are not that effective to cure this problem. There are certain easy YOGA poses that play a commendable role in managing and treating the patients of cervical spondylosis.

• Surya Namaskar (Sun Salutation): If a person suffering form cervical spondylosis performs sun salutation regularly and correctly he can certainly gain strong and flexible spine and make the hinself free from neck pain, shoulder pain and cervical spondylosis.

Sun Salutation( credits: stylecraze.com)

• Bhujangasana (Cobra Pose): Spine carries all nerve impulses from the brain to the body. Practicing Bhujangasana removes the stiffness of the neck and shoulder, and acts as a cure for cervical problems too.

Bhujangasana(Credits: artofliving.com)

• Makarasana (Crocodile Pose):This asana basically helps the spine to resume its normal shape and releases compression of the spinal nerves.

Makarasna (credits : lovemyyoga.com)

• Matsyasana (Fish Pose):cervical region gets benefited by practicing this asna and helps in overcoming stress and strain caused due to prolong sitting before the computer.

Matsyasana (Credits: popsugar.com)

• Ardha Naukasana (Half Boat Pose): Besides treating cervical & back problems, this pose can help one in managing ones chronic indigestion, constipation. Even patients of diabetes can find it quite beneficial.

• Kohni Chalana (Elbow Rotations): Kohni Chalana is very useful to improve the mobility and strength of the shoulders and the neck which may prevent cervical spondylotis, frozen shoulder and bursitis.