New Delhi, 13 September (IANS). Knee pain has become a common problem in today’s race-full life. Earlier this problem was limited to old people, but now it is increasing rapidly among youth and middle age people. Sitting and working for a long time, lack of walking, increasing weight and lack of right food are one of the major reasons for this. People often start taking medicines due to knee pain, but it gives relief for some time and the pain starts again. If the knees need strong again, yoga is a very simple and effective way.
According to the Ministry of AYUSH, there are many asanas in yoga that strengthen the muscles around the knees and bring flexibility in them. This method can give more permanent relief than drugs.
Vriksasana: Vriksasana improves the balance of the body and strengthens the muscles of the feet. Stand up straight to do this asana. Then bend one leg and place it on the thigh of the other leg. After this, make a posture of salutation by adding both hands over the head. When you stand in this posture, your entire weight is on one leg, causing work on the muscles around the knees. This practice gradually strengthens the knees and also improves balance.
Sethubandasana: Sethubandasana is done by lying on the back. In this posture, you bend your knees and put the feet on the ground and then slowly raise the hips and waist. This asana activates the thighs, calf and back muscles, which reduces direct pressure on the knees. Its regular practice reduces stretch in the surrounding knees and increases flexibility.
Veerasan: To do Veerasan, you bend your knees and sit among the ankles. If it looks a bit difficult, you can also use a pillow or yoga block to sit. This pose brings stretch into the thighs and gradually makes the knees bent, making them more flexible. This asana is especially beneficial for those who stand for a long time or whose feet often remain tired.
Balasan: Balasan is a very comfortable posture. To do this, you sit on your knees and then lean your chest on the thighs and apply the forehead to the ground. This posture spreads gradually without emphasizing the knees. If an elderly person has difficulty in bending more, then they can keep a pillow under their head. This asana relaxes the body and increases blood circulation in the surroundings of the knees, which provides relief and pain relief.
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