| Neck pain can be annoying because it often inhibits the | | | | but not advised if you are in acute pain. " Downward |
| range of motion of your head and makes your neck | | | | facing dog- This powerful and very popular pose |
| and shoulder feel tight. The ancient practice of Yoga | | | | activates your entire body. " Child's pose- This is a |
| provides some gentle poses that you can do to begin | | | | restful pose that can be done between more |
| to heal the muscle strain in your neck and shoulders | | | | challenging sequences. " Corpse pose- This pose looks |
| while also relieving the pain. Practicing Yoga on a | | | | deceptively easy, but it's always a challenge to lie |
| regular basis will also strengthen the muscles, tendons | | | | perfectly still for five minutes or more. " Legs up the |
| and ligaments that support your neck and shoulders, | | | | wall- This is a gentle restorative inverted pose that |
| lengthening them and making them less prone to strain. | | | | increases circulation and energy. " Reclining Twist- This |
| If you've never done Yoga before, it's advisable to | | | | pose aids digestion and detoxifying the body because |
| work with a certified yoga instructor when you first | | | | it twists and stretches the muscles and organs in the |
| get started. They can help guide your alignment and | | | | torso. " Standing forward bend- You'll get a total |
| help you to get familiar with each pose in a safe | | | | stretch of the upper and lower back, and the leg |
| environment. If your neck pain is the result of an | | | | muscles. " Triangle pose- This pose improves |
| accident or a fall, a ruptured disc or fractures due to | | | | circulation as it relaxes your arms, legs and shoulders, |
| osteoporosis, these exercises may not be appropriate. | | | | but requires great concentration and focus. Yoga |
| Be sure to talk to your doctor before starting a new | | | | Journal has an illustrated directory of yoga poses on |
| exercise regimen to make sure that your body can | | | | their website that's searchable, so you can look up |
| handle the exertion. Healing and pain relieving Yoga | | | | these poses and see them in action. Performing these |
| poses - The practice of gentle yoga will help you to | | | | poses consistently will do wonders for your entire |
| relax, relieve stress, increase strength, correct your | | | | body while also relieving your neck pain. Bonus side |
| posture and lengthen the muscles of the neck, | | | | benefits include a great way to manage stress, and a |
| shoulders, abdomen and back. All of these poses are | | | | fit healthy body. Neck pain can be a sign that there are |
| done on a yoga mat on the floor after a brief warm | | | | things going on in your body that need to be |
| up. " Cat/ cow sequence- This pose helps to align your | | | | addressed. If the pain persists despite your self care |
| spine, strengthen back muscles, relieve pain and | | | | after about a week, you should seek professional |
| increase coordination. " Cobra- This is a luxurious way | | | | attention for it. |
| to stretch out the back and neck. It can be energizing, | | | | |