Better than the medicines are these simple exercises for pain relief

In the current stressful times, not one person is free from the various forms of back pain. While lower back pain is the most common one, the most deadly of back pain is in the neck. Thanks to sitting on the laptop with heads always hanging it has led to causing cervical spondylosis. The wear and tear of bones and cartilage in the neck - cervical vertebra region - is what causes chronic neck pain. And though cervical spondylosis is a common occurrence to people above the age of 60, today as young as 30-year-old complain of severe neck pain. So here are a few yoga asanas that will help strengthen the spin, in turn soothing the pain in the neck.

Pawanmuktasana: Known as the wind-release pose as it helps to release all the tract gases from your stomach, it is also helpful in releasing the pressure from the back of the spine.

How to do it: Lie flat on your back on your mat. Breathe deeply and as you exhale elevate both your knees and move them towards your chest. Once at the chest, hug your legs, press towards your chest, and raise your head off the floor.

Bhunjangasana: While it stimulates abdominal organs, it also helps strengthen the entire spine and removes stiffness in the neck and shoulders.

How to do it: Lie down on your stomach and put your palms down placing them beside your shoulders. Now slowly let your elbows tucked in to your body, breathe slowly, and gradually raise your body onto your elbows. Remember to extend your neck backward. Try to remain in this position for a couple of breaths.

Makarasana Extremely beneficial for spine health and relaxation as it keeps the spine in its normal shape and releases the strain.

How to do it: Lie down on your stomach with hands under your hips. Now extend your legs as far as possible with your toes pointing outwards. With your toes pointing out and straight, loosen up the entire body and inhale slowly. Try and remain in the posture for five minutes.

Marjariasana For people with rigid spines, neck and cervical spondylosis, this asana will give the body a good stretch, elevating the stress from the spine.

How to do it: Start by getting into a table pose, with your palms facing the floor, knees, and shoulders at equal distance. Make sure that your weight is distributed equally around all four points. As you breathe in let your spine from the lower back sink closer to the floor and stretch your neck upwards. Breathe out and pull your navel into your spine.