Sunday, December 8, 2013

Yoga and Exercise for Therapy and Prevention of Cervical Spondylosis

The human neck has a natural backward curve, however, due to activities like watching TV, chatting, reading, etcetera, we tend to bring forward the curve of the neck causing pressure to its joints. Moreover, faulty posture, using thick pillows, habitual reading and watching television in a lying position, mental tension, and lack of exercise contribute to the further wearing and tearing of neck joints. When the substance that cushions the vertebrae is lost due to the above-mentioned activities or old-age, a condition called cervical spondylosis is experienced. Moving the neck and shoulders can be very painful and even the movement of arms, hands, legs and feet may be disturbed by shocks and weakness. Aside from other medical treatments that include surgery, yoga is said to relieve and prevent cervical spondylosis.There are certain Yoga exercises which have been studied to relieve and even prevent cervical spondylosis. There is a need, however, to emphasize that some Yoga exercises will need the help of an instructor especially if you have not tried Yoga before. Included here, however, are three of the simplest exercises.Neck exercise in Yoga involves sitting with your neck and back straight with your fists rolled into balls under the chin with the thumb inside. Use your fists (still closed with thumbs inside) to lift your chin while inhaling. Keep your fists under your chin, looking straight then exhale. Repeat it three to four times. You can also rub your fists and massage the neck while breathing.Another exercise studied to relieve and prevent cervical spondylosis is shoulder rotation. Familiar, isn't it? You just need to sit with your neck and back straight. Place your hands on your shoulders and rotate them in wide circles while maintaining natural course of breath. Repeat from seven to ten times front to back and vice versa. For a more synchronized shoulder rotation, inhale when bringing the elbows up and exhale when bringing them down.Lastly, we have Tadasana or whole body stretching. Stand straight with feet parted slightly. Inhale, and then raise your arms above you head. Intertwine your fingers making the palm face the sky. Exhale, and then place your hand on your head. Repeat the first step while raising your heels a little above the ground. Exhale and bring them down slowly. Repeat three to five times.A lot of studies have been done to prove the effectiveness of Yoga and exercise. In fact, if you check health tips or even consult a physician, they will always tell you to exercise and keep an active lifestyle. Habitual exercise or Yoga prevents not only cervical spondylosis, but also a lot of other diseases.

Puneet Aggarwal is an herbalist, promoting well-researched Ayurvedic remedies for a healthier lifestyle. He recommends Cervirite for fast relief from Cervical Spondylosis, Sciatica

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