What do you do when you have body pain or an ache in certain parts of your body? Most people tend to pop a painkiller and walk it off or they rush to the doctor to help make things better as soon as possible. There are only a few people who understand that the pain and aches can all be countered with the help of a little stretching. Celeb nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, recently spoke about how stretching can help people get relief from pain. She further added that one asana, in particular, known as the Suptapadangushtasana, requires certain amounts of stretching and can help people better deal with pain.
She added that stretching can work wonders when it comes to making one feel healthy and fit. If you've just gotten done with a workout session you absolutely must stretch because it ensures you don't crash after your exercise. What's more, it can also help boost immunity levels, can help you recover from mental exhaustion and can also ensure you don't fall ill frequently.
She also said that if you're someone who feels fatigued a lot or has other diseases like blood pressure, diabetes and thyroid issues. And if you have frequent joint pains then stretching is a must for you. "In fact, anyone who has been advised to not exercise can also safely stretch, provided you do it right," writes Diwekar.
The nutritionist also shared the benefits of stretching. It helps make the movement in your joints more fluid, improves blood circulation, improves posture, reduces pains and aches and can also improve coordination. She added that people who have desk jobs or sit a lot can really benefit from stretching and opting for the asana.
The asana is done in three steps. You also need a yoga belt for this one. Lie down flat on the ground with your feet touching a wall. Place one end of the belt under your right foot while the other end is in your hand and with the belt around the base of your feet, slowly lift your foot upwards towards the ceiling until your leg is straight. Then in the same position start moving your leg as far right as you can and then bring it back into the upward position and slowly move it as far left as you can. Go back to the beginning and repeat with the other leg.
Do this asana daily and you'll notice how much of a difference it truly can make. Stay tuned for more updates.