Overview
Gallstones are a common disease and can be painful, and cause nausea, and discomfort.
Exercise cannot prevent gallstones or help in removing gallstones from the body. However, they can relieve the pain and reduce gallstone-related symptoms.
Stress, an unhealthy diet, a lack of physical exercise, and obesity lead to indigestion and increase the risks of getting gallstones.
A 30-minute daily yoga regime or exercise not only leads to the holistic development of the body but can manage gallstone symptoms and reduce the risks of getting the disease.
Best yoga and exercises for gallstones
Before you begin your exercise routine, it’s always best to seek guidance from your doctor and adhere to their guidelines.
Narayana pose
This pose stretches your body and improves overall body functions.
- Lie down on a yoga mat and turn to your left
- Stretch your arms behind
- You could raise your head with the support of your hands
- Keep the right foot over the left foot
- This position should be maintained for 10-15 minutes
Bhujangasana
Also known as the Cobra pose reduces pain and inflammation. It stretches the abdomen, and back, and also strengthens the upper body and the lower body.
- Lie down on your stomach with your palms flat on the floor below the shoulders
- Slowly lift the chest and upper body with the lower body grounded to the floor
- Use your hands to apply pressure on the ground and support this posture
- The chin should point upwards and the legs straight on the ground
- Release the position after a few seconds
Dhanurasana
Dhanurasana or the bow pose stimulates the abdominal organs, improves spine flexibility, reduces abdominal pain, and promotes digestion.
- Lie down on your stomach with your hands beside your body
- Bend the knees and lift the legs gradually
- Slowly reach out your hands above your head and grasp the ankles
- Inhale a deep breath and lift your chest above the ground to form a bow-like curve shape
- Try to hold the position as long as your body is comfortable and gently release the position
- Repeat the post for 3-4 times with short intervals
Shalabhasana
Shalabhasana, popularly known as the locust pose helps to relieve back and spinal pain. It stretches the body and improves posture and blood circulation.
- Lie down with your face down and stomach flat on the surface
- Your legs should be outstretched with your arms on the sides
- Lift one leg at a time straight in the air with toes pointed outwards
- Repeat this with the other leg and do this five to seven times
- Next, try lifting both legs together two to four times
Supta Matsyendrasana
Supta Matsyendrasana or spinal twists alleviate pain and inflammation and enhance body organ functions.
- Lay down on your back on the floor
- Bend the knees with the soles on the floor
- Put pressure on your feet to lift your hip off the ground slightly towards the right to allow the twist
- Breathe out, draw the right knee into the chest, and stretch the left leg on the floor. The left leg should be flexed throughout during the pose. Now inhale
- While exhaling, drop your right leg over the left part of the body. This twists your spine and the lower back
- Now breathe and relax with your shoulders flat on the ground.
- Hold this position for five to ten breaths
- Inhale and slowly release the body to let the body roll down to the floor
- The pose is done on both sides
Deep breathing
Deep breathing exercise improves oxygen supply, reduce stress and anxiety, and relax the body.
- Sit in a comfortable position
- Breathe in with both nostrils
- Place one hand on the chest and the other hand on the belly
- As you breathe in, your belly should rise and be filled with air
- Slowly breathe out and release the air from the belly
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