9 Yoga Poses and Exercise for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Patients
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a disorder that interferes with the normal functions of the large intestine (colon). It is a characterized by a group of symptoms-crampy abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhea.
Aerobic Exercises
Exercises stimulates the activity of the intestine muscles, helping it to move food waste through your intestines more quickly.
Walking
Walking is one of the easiest and most convenient forms of exercise. Go out for a short walk before breakfast or after dinner. Start with 5-10 minutes and work upto 30 minutes.
Self Massage
This can help ease the discomfort. While lying down, clockwise self-massage with one hand applied to the abdomen.
Yoga poses for constipation predominant IBS
1. Corpose Pose
Corpose pose releases muscle tension and stress, it increases mental awareness and concentration.
2. Bow Pose
The Bow Pose stretches and strengthens the abdominal muscles. The body is also relieved of constipation.
3. Fish Pose
Fish pose helps balances digestion by eliminating constipation, stimulates the immune system. It improves digestion by stretching all the digestive system.
4. Locust Pose
Locust pose releases muscles tension and stress, increases mental awareness and concentration.
Yoga poses for diarrhea predominant IBS
5. Half spinal twist pose
Half spinal twist pose helps soothe nerves, relax the mind and digestive complaints associated with anxiety. Avoid if you have neck / shoulder problems or menstruation.
6. Triangle pose
Triangle pose improves circulation to the abdominal organs. They help to improve digestion.
Yoga poses for gas and bloating IBS
7. Wind relieving pose
Wind relieving gas from the body, helps cure several digestive disorders and digestion.
8. Seated wide angle pose
Improves circulation to abdomen / pelvis and digestive system overall.
9. Gentle inversion yoga pose
Helps release gas and ease abdominal discomfort.
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