Benefits of Yoga for arthritis patients

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Arthritis is a joint disorder which has many types in it. The most common type of arthritis that occurs with many is osteoarthritis. This is a disorder that happens with the knees. Generally people having osteoarthritis will have pain in knee joints due to inflammation. People who are suffering from osteoarthritis will be suggested many ways to get rid of the pain. But all those medications are just temporary relief from the disorder and hence we need something to be done permanently. Yoga is one of the best practices in the world that helps you to maintain a healthy and fit body. Thus it acts as a good remedy not just for osteoarthritis, but for any arthritis.

What are the best arthritis Yoga poses and how do they benefit?

There are different Yoga poses which will benefit you with relief from arthritis pain. It also helps to maintain healthy and flexible joints and makes sure that you will not be into any further joint disorder in future. Some of the best Yoga poses suitable for arthritis patients are:

1.      Trikonasana

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This asana is well known for its ability to bring relief from shoulder and neck pain. It is also a best practice for strengthening your arms, ankles, knees and chest. It helps in digestion also and in improving the rate of metabolism. So people who continuously work with their necks and spine kept straight for a long time must have to follow this yoga pose. This is because; keeping spine straight for a long time will let you have deep pain. Practicing trikonasana will help you to get rid of this pain.

2.     Veerasana

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This is one of the best asana known for toning the body muscles and relieving from knee pain and pains in other body parts even. This is a pose which actually helps in increasing the blood circulation in all parts of the body, especially in the joints. The increase in blood flow will let the joints to stay in equilibrium and gives more flexibility. Thus the pose helps to avoid pains in joints. 

3.     Gomukhasana

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This is one of the best known asanas for getting flexible fingers, shoulders, knees, spine and hip joints. This pose will increase blood circulation in knees and ankles and thus will help in maintaining the equilibrium of the joints. It also helps in inducing the production of synovial fluid, which is responsible for keeping the joints flexible inside.

4.     Vrikshasana

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This is an asana that will have a really great effect on your knee pain and muscle contractions. It is best known for toning the body. And it also increases blood flow all over the body, especially in the regions that are affected due to inflammation. The increased blood flow will let you feel less pain and on time pain will be completely reduced. The asana also helps in maintaining a toned stomach and abdominal region.

But you have to make sure that all these poses are done right. Initially you may find it hard but on practice and time, you can master in these poses.