8 Yoga Poses For Kyphosis

By Smita Das

Friday, January 19, 2018, 13:12

Kyphosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine which is also called a "dowager's hump" or "hunchback." Kyphosis is a common postural misalignment and can start in the early stages as a minor bad posture issue and gradually result in a more advanced and critical issue of hyperkyphosis.

Kyphosis often disrupts the body mobility and hampers normal breathing, which can be quite a hindrance to normal life functioning.

While there are a few proven medical remedies for kyphosis, yoga has proved to be an effective remedy since ages for aligning the corrective measures for kyphosis.

As such, patients with kyphosis are advised to practice yoga postures regularly. Through these yoga postures, emphasis is given to lengthen and strengthen the spine and open the tight chest muscles.

Some of the effective yoga poses for treating kyphosis are as follows:

1. Tadasana

Tadasana or the Mountain Pose involves all the muscles of the body and is done for improving the body posture. This is a basic standing pose, which tones every muscle in the body and in kyphosis, it is effective in toning the back muscles. It is a simple yet effective posture.

2. Shavasana

Shavasana or the Corpse Pose is a popular position for rest and relaxation. It looks like the sleeping position and is as simple as that. It is so called because it resembles the posture of a dead body. It relaxes the muscles of the body and is usually practiced towards the end of other asanas.

3. Bhujangasana

Bhujangasana or the Cobra Pose is one of the effective yoga poses that can help strengthen the spine. Bhujangasana helps in gently stretching the spine and open the chest. It also increases the flexibility and strength of the lower back. This pose tones and strengthens the superficial muscles of the back.

4. Marjaryasana

Marjaryasana or the Cat Pose is one of the simple yoga asanas to stretch and strengthen the para-vertebral muscles in the body. It targets the upper back area, relieving tension in the upper-back muscles and improves posture. It is known as one of the best yoga poses for treating kyphosis.

5. Adho Mukha Svanasana

Adho Mukha Svanasana or the Downward Dog Pose is also one of the most popular poses. In treating kyphosis, this pose is beneficial for strengthening the spine andbuilding the lower body. Adho Mukha Svnanasana assists in improving the posture, and aids in stretching and lengthening the spine and opens the shoulders.

6. Salabhasana

Salabhasana or the Locust Pose strengthens the lower spinal cord. This pose improves flexibility of the arms, shoulders, calf-muscles, thighs and prevents back pain. It tones and strengthens the whole back of the body and opens the spine. This asana helps is developing a healthy posture.

7. Anjaneyasana

Anjaneyasana or the Crescent Moon Pose is one of the most important asanas in yoga. This pose opens up the shoulders, lungs, abdomen and chest. It tones up the body and creates a low spine stability. It helps to reduce back pain and prevents the risk of injury in the shoulder and spine area.

8. Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or the Bridge Pose is so called because it resembles a bridge. It is a powerful pose which stretches the chest, neck, and spine. It is beneficial in realigning the spine, strengthening the upper back and also in relieving backache. It tones the muscles around the spine. This pose has numerous scientific benefits compared to the other asanas.

Most of the yoga poses for treating hunchback are simple and gentle. Nevertheless, it is advisable to practice the postures daily for fixing the woes of a misaligned spine!

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