YOGA THERAPY FOR CERVICAL PAIN AND FROZEN SHOULDER
This is a simple stretch of shoulder joints with steps.
This set is devised for all including SENIOR CITIZENS and
excluding the patients with an acute condition
HOW TO DO (follow “ prayaas yoga “ YouTube page)
Simple spot steps over a soft surface with breath
synchronization (inhale while stretching, exhale while bending and twisting)
.. Vertical shoulder stretch
.. Shoulder twist with back touch and massage.
.. Lateral shoulder stretch with shoulder touch.
.. Lateral shoulder stretch with shoulder touch.
.. Lateral shoulder
stretch with side stretch
.. Shoulder stretch with chest expansion and contraction.
.. Shoulder stretch with bow and arrow pose.
.. Alternate shoulder twist with mid-body twist.
.. Twist with hand swing.
.. Twist with back and shoulder touch and massage.
.. Cooling down with single leg stretches, toe walk and
cross over shape eight ( 8).
THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS
.. It opens up the shoulder
joints and relaxes the adjoining muscles.
.. Relieves neck pain and shoulder pain.
.. It strengthens the calf and hamstring muscles of the legs
.. It is a good substitute for walking.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
..Single leg practices being avoided by old and ailing.
.. To be avoided by patients with acute conditions.
PRACTICE SEQUENCE
FOR FIT AND YOUNG: Yoga steps breathing, yoga steps for
heart, Surya Namaskar for stamina up to 54 rounds followed by deep relaxation.
FOR OLD AND AILINGS: Yoga breathings, yoga steps for
cervical pain and frozen shoulder and nadisudhi with keval kumbhak.
As we progress, I shall
include practice sets one by one with related photos and videos which
will easier to understand and follow.
Shoulder series is optional for those who are having acute
shoulder and neck pain.
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