A slipped disk is a state in which the disc in the spinal column is moved from its original position. This process puts pressure on spinal nerves and results in severe pain. There can be various reasons behind a slipped disk, but constant pressure on the back is one prominent reason.
Also, putting a tremendous shock on the back in an unusual way or lifting too heavy a weight can cause a slipped disk. With growing age, sometimes the stringent external layer of the disc gets weaker, causing a slipped disk. In the initial stages, the slip disk issues can be solved by adequate rest. Surgical methods are also available to treat these issues.
However, yoga can be the most natural and effective way of healing herniated disc issues. Various yoga poses are available for slip disks. All these yoga poses for a herniated disc are, moreover, about enhancing the muscles of the spine. These yoga poses also strengthen the ligaments, which, with the tissue, make the spine more robust.
Ushtrasana:
Ushtrasana is one of the best slip-disc yoga poses for instant relief and back pain healing. To start with the pose, first sit in the Vajrasana (sitting on the calf) pose. Now lift the upper body, making the spine straight. Now, take both hands back and put the palms on the heels. The face should remain up. Stay in this state per your limit and return to your original state.
Dhanurasana:
Dhanurasana can be an excellent recommendation if you are looking for effective slipped disc treatment through yoga. Regular practice of the pose can help properly align the disc. It is also one of the most effective poses for healing long-lasting back pain. First, to start the pose, sleep inverted (on your chest) on the ground. Now exhale and lift both legs from the waist portion. Lift your chest, take both hands back, and hold the heel portion. The face should be up front, and the torso should remain expanded. You can do the pose at your capacity.
Marjarasana:
This is one of the most straightforward yoga poses for slipped disc treatment. The pose can also be started from the Vajrasana state. Lift the upper body from the land of Vajrasana, making the spine straight. Now, bend forward, making the palms touch the ground. Both hands should be straight, with wrists, elbows, and shoulders remaining in a straight line. The belly should be lower, and there should not be any compression or squeeze in your spine while being in this state.
Don’t join the legs; a distance should be between the knees. The face should be up initially, and there should be a distance between the shoulders. Now, lower the head from this state so that the chin touches the chest. Moreover, the navel should be drawn towards the spine. It means the back portion has to look around while being in this state. Stay in this state for a while and return to the original state again.
Bhujangasana:
Bhujangasana is one of the popular slipped disc yoga exercises anyone can try. To start with, you have first to sleep inverted or on your chest. Now, exhale and lift the upper body and chest with the support of both hands, with palms pressing the ground. Keep the sides straight and the remaining palms extended before the body. Now, tilt the head back, and the vision should be up. It would be best to bring contraction in the thigh muscles. Both feet should remain joined to each other. You can breathe normally while being in this state.
Ardha Salabhasana:
Ardha Salabhasana is another easy and effective yoga pose for treating slip disc issues. The pose provides the desired comfort to the spine and vertebral portion of the body. It is also an excellent exercise to reduce lower belly fat. Again, this pose starts as you sleep inverted on the ground. Both hands should also remain inverted (palms facing up). Make the chin touch the ground, exhale, and lift one of the legs. Bring it down and repeat the process for the other leg.