Yoga Poses for Pelvic Pain

Impact of Yoga on Pelvic Pain

Yoga has a positive impact on pelvic pain. While it can't get rid of pain, it can provide significant relief that can help improve quality of life. Here are the benefits of performing yoga regularly:

• Promote blood flow to the pelvic region, which then reduces muscle tension and inflammation.

• Improve flexibility in the hips, inner thighs, and lower back.

• Strengthen pelvic floor muscles.

• Reduce pain intensity.

Yoga Poses to Relieve Pelvic Pain

The following yoga poses for pelvic pain have proven to be quite effective in relieving the pelvic pain.

1. Child's Pose

• Kneel on the floor with your toes together and knees hip-width apart.

• Sit back on your heels and rest your forehead on the floor.

• Extend your arms out in front of you.

• Hold for as long as comfortable.

2. Cat-Cow Stretch

• Come onto hands and knees, keeping your wrists under your shoulders and knees under your hips.

• As you inhale, arch your back, dropping your belly towards the floor and looking up.

• As you exhale, round your back, tucking your chin to your chest and engaging your core.

• Repeat these movements for several breaths.

3. Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose

• Lie on your back with your right side next to a wall.

• Swing your legs up the wall and rest them comfortably.

• Rest your arms on your belly.

• Hold for up to 15 minutes.

4. Reclined Bound Angle Pose

• Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.

• Gently bring the soles of your feet together, allowing your knees to fall open to the sides.

• Support your knees with your hands or props if needed.

• Close your eyes and hold for 5-10 minutes.