Yoga Poses for Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain has become one of the most common health conditions affecting global population. Work related neck pain apart, neck pain can occur due to various other causes. Studies have proved the effectiveness of yoga poses for neck pain relief caused due to various factors.

Causes of Neck Pain

One of the primary causes of neck pain is prolonged use of computer and the condition is aggravated if the height of the table / chair is not appropriate. Other causes of neck pain include:

  • Poor posture
  • Muscle strain
  • Joint related conditions including arthritis
  • Bone related conditions including osteoporosis
  • Neck injury
  • Stress

How Does Yoga Cure Neck Pain?

Yoga offers amazing relief to neck pain. Practicing yoga regularly corrects your posture and thus prevents occurrence of neck pain due to poor posture.

Yoga relieves muscle strain. It also helps to heal joints and bones related conditions.

Yoga poses for neck pain strengthen the neck and back muscles.

Regular practice of yoga helps with stress relief thereby healing the practitioner of neck pain caused due to stress.

Studies prove the effectiveness of yoga in curing neck pain.

Yoga Poses for Neck Pain Relief

Given below are the most effective yoga poses for neck pain. Practicing these poses will help you to be relieved of chronic neck pain.

1) Standing Forward Bend

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2) Triangle Pose

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3) Extended Triangle Pose

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4) Revolved Triangle Pose

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5) Warrior Pose 1

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6) Downward Facing Dog Pose

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7) Camel Pose

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8) Cow Pose

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9) Cat Pose

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10) Twisted Pose

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11) Child Pose

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12) Cobra Pose

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13) Fish Pose

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14) Legs Up the Wall Pose

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Practicing the above-mentioned yoga poses for neck pain relief not only relieves chronic neck pain but also strengthens neck muscles. Never push hard to perform a pose to perfection. Going with the flow and enjoying the session will be highly productive. Yoga blocks can be used for support, if needed.

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