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Yoga For Chest Pain And It's Health Benefits

Last Updated: Oct 30, 2024

Benefits of yoga for Chest Pain

It is not necessary that when an individual experiences pain in the chest it has to be with a heart ailment. There can be various reasons because of which a chest pain can occur, for instance sitting in a hunched position on a chair. The problem of chest pain needs to be fixed at the right time or else it could worsen the condition. Firstly an individual needs to take an opinion of a physician to ensure the chest pain is not related to any heart problem. If it is not then yoga can help in eliminating the problem of chest pain. There are asanas in yoga which help in stretching, opening and expanding the chest muscles which lead to a reduction in chest tightness. Yoga increases the blood flow to the chest region thus providing relief in pain. Due improved blood circulation through yoga, fresh oxygenated blood reaches the lungs and heart keeping them healthy and alleviating pain. The tension in the pectoral muscles of the chest also gets released through yoga. Given below are the asanas that help in alleviating the problem of chest pain.

Yoga asanas for Chest Pain

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Camel Pose

This pose stretches both the chest and the abdomen and is excellent for increasing blood flow to the lungs and heart, thus relieving pain. Start the pose by sitting on your knees in a kneeling position. Slowly lean back and simultaneously place your hands on your hips behind you. Breathing normally, keep bending backwards and place your hands on your heels. Keep your head relaxed and hold the position for a few breaths.
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Bow Pose

The bow pose relieves tension and opens up the chest and lungs. It also helps ease back pain and soothe the entire body. Start the pose lying on your stomach. Bend your knees and reach back and grab your ankles while simultaneously breathing regularly. Gradually lift your chest and your heels off the ground, pulling your legs and thighs toward the ceiling. Hold the pose for 15-20 seconds.
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Cobra Pose

The cobra pose stretches the back and chest muscles and stimulates the lungs, digestive organs and the lower abdomen. It can help relieve chest pain by allowing more blood circulation to the heart and lungs. Start the pose by lying on your stomach with your forehead touching the floor. Bring your hands to the front and put them on the floor palms-down. Slowly raise your head and chest off the floor and bend backwards, supporting yourself with your hands. Tilt your neck backwards to complete the pose. Hold for 30 seconds and breathe normally.
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Cat Cow Pose

The Cat-Cow pose helps improve spine flexibility, tones abdominal muscles and opens up the chest to make breathing more deep and rhythmic. Start the pose on all fours. Start with the Cow pose by tilting your pelvis down and pushing your belly towards the floor so that your tailbone is pointing upwards. Tilt your chin upwards and look towards the ceiling. Then move into the Cat pose. Raise your pelvis up, hence arching your back towards the ceiling and look down towards your navel.

Conclusion

People suffering from the problem of chest pain should consume a healthy diet full of essential vitamins and minerals. Besides yoga, there are several food products which help in alleviating the problem of chest pain. Cooking food in olive oil can be beneficial as it helps in improving the supply of oxygen to the heart and lungs. Also, olive oil has some anti-inflammatory properties which help in reducing chest pain.

Including green tea can be very advantageous as it consists of several antioxidants. Hence, it will not only reduce the inflammation but also speeds up the healing process. Incorporating orange vegetables and fruits in the diet like papaya, oranges, and pumpkins is good for the health of the lungs. They are also a rich source of vitamin C. If a person has been advised any medication by the doctor the treatment of chest pain, then it must be taken regularly.

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    Written ByDr. Praveen ChaudharyMBBS,PGD IN ULTRAASONOGRAPHY,Non invasive cardiology course,MD - MedicineInternal Medicine
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