Bhujangasana - Treatment, Yoga Exercise for Backache, Remove Neck Pain - English

Bhujangasana yoga pose also known as the cobra pose is very effective in dealing with spinal cord pain. People having slipped disc problems are greatly benefited by this asana.

Bhujangasana yoga pose or the serpent pose depicts the flexibility and the eternity of the Cobra. It is performed by the following steps:

Lie down on the ground facing the floor with your chest and abdomen touching the ground.
The legs should be joined properly such that the heels and knees of both the legs touch each other. Now stretch the legs as much as possible to resemble the tail of a serpent.
Place the palms near the chest facing the ground and slowly lift the head. The elbows should be straight and stretched completely.
Now lift the upper body part including the head, neck, shoulders, chest and the upper part of the abdomen in such a manner that it resembles the shape of a hooded cobra. All the weight is exerted on the hands, thighs and the legs.
Bend your neck as much as you can to feel the stretch in your spines. Hold your breath until you maintain this position. If you can't hold the breath, inhale while holding on to the position.
Release the pose by relaxing the abdomen first on the ground, then chest and finally the head. This yoga position begins from cervical region of the spine and ends in the lumbar region.

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