{"id":273,"date":"2018-07-04T10:54:51","date_gmt":"2018-07-04T10:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/?p=273"},"modified":"2018-07-04T10:54:51","modified_gmt":"2018-07-04T10:54:51","slug":"yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain","title":{"rendered":"Yoga Poses for Lower Back and Hip Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever felt gruelling pain in your back or have grimaced due to a feeling of tightness in the hips<!--more-->, then you probably know that this suffering is way too severe than an outsider can feel or imagine. Thankfully, there are yoga poses that can be practiced to get relief from such problems. Which yoga poses are we talking about? Have a look here &#8211;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Paschimottanasana_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Paschimottanasana &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain\/#Paschimottanasana_%E2%80%93\" >Paschimottanasana &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain\/#Janu_sirsasana_%E2%80%93\" >Janu sirsasana &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain\/#Upavistha_konasana_%E2%80%93\" >Upavistha konasana &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain\/#Bitilasana_and_Marjyasana_%E2%80%93\" >Bitilasana and Marjyasana &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain\/#Supta_matsyendrasana_%E2%80%93\" >Supta matsyendrasana &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/yoga-poses-for-lower-back-and-hip-pain\/#Adho_Mukha_svanasana_%E2%80%93\" >Adho Mukha svanasana &#8211;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-274\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paschimottanasana.jpg\" alt=\"Paschimottanasana\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paschimottanasana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paschimottanasana-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Paschimottanasana-768x316.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This pose is also referred to as the seated forward fold pose. One of the prime reasons why people feel lower back pain is because of tight hamstrings. A lot of people engaged in sitting jobs complain about lower back pain because of tight hamstrings. By doing paschimottanasana many times a day, you will be able to find relief from lower back or hip pain. This asana works by stretching your spine, hamstrings and Shoulders.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Janu_sirsasana_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Janu sirsasana &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-275\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Janu-sirsasana.jpg\" alt=\"Janu sirsasana\" width=\"850\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Janu-sirsasana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Janu-sirsasana-300x124.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Janu-sirsasana-768x316.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This pose in English is called head to knee forward bend pose. It resembles the seated forward fold pose and offers almost the same kinds of benefits. It gives a good stretch to your groin area. As a result of which, back pain or hip tightness goes for a toss.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Upavistha_konasana_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Upavistha konasana &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-277\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Upavistha-konasana.jpg\" alt=\"Upavistha konasana\" width=\"850\" height=\"478\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Upavistha-konasana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Upavistha-konasana-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Upavistha-konasana-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also known as the seated wide leg forward bend pose, upavistha konasana aims at strengthening your groin area, the inside of legs and the back. Since you need to keep your legs far apart in this pose, it needs some practice to master it. And that is why it should be done daily.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bitilasana_and_Marjyasana_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Bitilasana and Marjyasana &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bitilasana-and-Marjyasana.jpg\" alt=\"Bitilasana and Marjyasana\" width=\"850\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bitilasana-and-Marjyasana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bitilasana-and-Marjyasana-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Bitilasana-and-Marjyasana-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Known as the cow pose and cat pose respectively, these yoga poses offer a good stretch to your entire back. Besides strengthening your back, it also works on your neck, chest, core and hips.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supta_matsyendrasana_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Supta matsyendrasana &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-279\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supta-matsyendrasana.jpg\" alt=\"Supta matsyendrasana\" width=\"850\" height=\"566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supta-matsyendrasana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supta-matsyendrasana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Supta-matsyendrasana-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This pose is popularly known as the \u2018reclined spinal twist pose\u2019 and is one of the most comfortable ones we have here today. With the regular practice of this pose, your back and hips get a good deal of relaxation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adho_Mukha_svanasana_%E2%80%93\"><\/span>Adho Mukha svanasana &#8211;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-280\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Adho-Mukha-svanasana.jpg\" alt=\"Adho Mukha svanasana\" width=\"850\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Adho-Mukha-svanasana.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Adho-Mukha-svanasana-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Adho-Mukha-svanasana-768x419.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Also called the download facing dog pose, adho Mukha svanasana is a great yogasana to get relief from back and hip pain. It works by stretching and strengthening your hands, neck, shoulders, lower back, hamstrings, arms and feet.<\/p>\n<p>Aren\u2019t these some really amazing yogasanas to do when you have lower back or hip pain? Well, yes, of course! So, what makes you wait? Start doing these poses right away and save yourself from relentless discomfort.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have ever felt gruelling pain in your back or have grimaced due to a feeling of tightness in the hips<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":281,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,6],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=273"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":282,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/273\/revisions\/282"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/281"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=273"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=273"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.ekamyogashala.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=273"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}