Arthritis is an ailment torturing a large population. Its sufferer puts up with stiffness and pain in the limbs and restricted mobility caused by the deterioration of the cartilaginous tissue that protects the joints and facilitates movement; as a result the bones rub against one another affecting pain. Aging, obesity, lifestyle and heredity could be the reasons of arthritis manifesting in poor bone and muscle health. The basic method by which yoga helps an arthritis patient is by bringing a constructive change in the lifestyle. Healthy eating, positive thinking and fixing a day's schedule productively prove to be very fruitful.
Yoga practice along with breathing 'pranayama' exercises will make your joints strong and supple; they will move with ease and free of rigidity; this is an essential step to avoid or deal with arthritis. As the body achieves a state of equilibrium, it will get rid of toxic wastes and control the level of uric acid, with the removal of pain inducing uric acid, relief is felt. Yoga also aids in weight- loss; a proportionate body weight reduces undue stress on the joints allowing movement. Holistically yoga will alter the eating, sleeping, working and thinking habits and will build up your resistance to arthritis as well as other diseases.
The movement-pain-no movement-worse pain situation is problematic for the sufferers of arthritis, but keeping up with the workout will eventually help them. The practitioner by modifying the asanas to be more comfortable should perform only those motions that can be carried out easily and they should refrain from maintaining any posture for long. All these poses entail slow, restricted activities of the limbs or joints; these measured motions permit a better flow of blood to the joints and discharge of waste materials from the body.
The Easy pose or Sukhasana is a classic position for meditation. It straightens the spinal column, slows down metabolism, brings inner peace and calms the mind. It can be followed by the Single-leg Raise to get ready for other exercises. Lower back muscles, legs and abdominal area benefit from this pose. If you suffer from stiffness, in your shoulders and neck, or bad posture and even headache, shoulder and neck stretches are a good remedy for your problem. This routine will assuage stress from your shoulders, neck and upper back, increase the elasticity of these muscles and render them a better shape. In order to draw your energy reserve from the central point to the outer parts of your body, try the Standing Side Stretch pose, this will invigorate the arms and legs.
The most frequently affected parts of the body are the hands and the wrists. Clenching your hands and bending and flexing of your wrists will be beneficial for them. They will remain in good shape. Similarly, arthritis of the ankles is caused by recurring strain or sprain; to avoid this, try ankle rotation and stretching-flexing of the ankles. Sufficient rest is also advised. Finally, to relax the body and mind, adopt Corpse pose and enjoy a harmonious existence
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