YOGIC MANAGEMENT IN LUMBAR SPINE STENOSIS

Abstract

Lumbar spinal stenosis, the results of congenital and degenerative constriction of the neural canal and foramina leading to lumbosacral nerve root or cauda equina compression, is a common cause of disability. There are so many other causes ( Bulging Disc , Thickened Ligaments around the lumbar region, Spinal Tumors, Osteoarthritis , Spinal Fracture).It symptoms can include pain, cramping, numbness or weakness in the legs (especially in hamstring muscle), groin, hips, buttocks, and lower back. Symptoms usually worsen when walking or standing and might decrease when lying down, sitting, or leaning slightly forward. Asanas which help to alleviate the pain and decompresses the spine include Tadasana (The Mountain Pose), Vrikshasana (Tree Pose), The Cat/Cow Pose, Parsva Balasana (Bird Dog Pose), Adho Mukha Svasana (Downward Dog Pose), Salamba Bhujangasana (Sphinx Pose), Staff pose or Dandasana, Baddhakonasana (Bound Angle Pose). Yogic therapy functioning as a intermodal treatment by addressing Weak Muscles, Poor posture and lack in flexibility in order to improve biomechanical imbalances which contributing to pain. Moreover, Yoga focus on mindfulness, pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation which ease relaxation of both muscle and mind and may contribute to decreased perception of pain. Tratak kriya is one of the most considerable kriya to reduce in the level of stress and anxiety and these both are the hidden factors in Lumbar Spine Stenosis.