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In this day of
civilization, we have developed a complex life which has made us most
sedentary. Our mechanical lifestyle, long working hours and tedious
tasks are taking a heavy toll on our neck and back muscles. We do not
use our neck and upper back muscles as much as they should be. This
makes our muscles weak and shortens them, causing decreased blood
flow. This ultimately results in pain and numbness in the upper
portion of the back including the neck. The most common causes of
neck and thoracic pains are the reckless postures creating muscle
sprain. But if you take care of your physical balance and develop a
healthy posture and good working habits, these problems can be
avoided.
There are many cures
of this problem and yoga is very helpful. Here we are discussing some
useful yoga postures to keep our neck and back relaxed:
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Sukhasan - This is a classic
meditative pose which keeps you cool and your spine straight.
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Single leg raise - This is done to
make your body ready for other exercises.
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Shoulder stretches - It relieves
stress and pain in the entire upper back.
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Sun salutation - It makes your
entire body ready for the different asanas (yogic postures).
Apart from exercises, there are various
medicines available in the market for the neck pain and backache. The
cause and condition of the problem varies from person-to-person. The
causes determine the line of treatment given by a doctor. Different
medicines take different approaches to solve this problem. Medicines
containing natural ingredients remove toxins and suppress the
inflammation. This increases the flow of blood in the neck and
thoracic region and start the healing process. Non-steroid drugs like
ibuprofen and aspirin work in a different way and are used during
intense pain.
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