Sciatica is a common problem. Which worries most people. Sciatica is a vein that runs from the back of the foot from the hip to the heel. Sometimes it causes unbearable pain due to inflammation. In Ayurveda it comes under Vata disease. Usually this disease is caused due to working hard or being overweight. Usually this problem is seen after the age of 50 years. But in today’s time, due to poor lifestyle, many people get its problem before 50.
In this condition the place where the bones are attached is the smooth surface of the body. But sometimes it starts to wear out, which has a bad effect on the bones, due to which you have to face more pain. It is also known as slip disc. According to Swami Ramdev, this problem is also faced due to poor lifestyle and being less physically active, sitting in wrong posture for many hours, lifting heavy items. Know which yogasanas you can do to get rid of this problem.
Makarasana: Lie on the stomach, join the elbows of the hands and stand up, keeping the palms under the chin, raise the chest. Keep the legs straight from the knees to the toes, now while inhaling, bend the legs first one by one and later both the legs together, while turning, the heels of the feet touch the buttocks, while exhaling, straighten the legs. It is called ‘Makarasan’. Do 10-12 repetitions like this.
Benefits: This exercise is very beneficial for slip disc (movement of the spine), cervical spondylitis (pain in the neck and back) and sciatica (hip pain). Especially effective for asthma (asthma and any disorder related to lungs) and knee pain and makes the legs shapely.
Trikonasana: Stand straight keeping a distance of about one and a half feet between both the feet. Both hands should be open parallel to the shoulders. While inhaling, take the left hand from the front, place it on the ground near the left paw or place the hand near the heel and raise the right hand upwards and look at the right hand while rotating the neck to the right. Then while exhaling, come to the previous position and do the same exercise from the other side.
Bhujangasana: Lying on the stomach, keeping the palms of the hands on the ground, keeping the hands on either side of the chest, the elbows should be raised and the hands should be near the chest. Keeping the legs straight, keep the toes together and pull it back. Breathe in and slowly raise your chest and head. keep the lower part of the navel on the ground, tilt the head and neck as far back as possible; Stay in this position for about 30 seconds, then slowly come back to the starting position. This whole process is called ‘Bhujangasana (first)’. Repeat this action 3 to 5 times.