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 Exercise for IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)

Aerobic Exercises

Exercises stimulates the activity of the intestine muscles, helping it to move food waste through your intestines more quickly.

Walking for IBS Patients

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

Corpose Pose (Savasana) for IBS Patients

1. Corpose Pose

Corpose pose releases muscle tension and stress, it increases mental awareness and concentration.

Bow Pose for IBS Patients

2. Bow Pose

The Bow Pose stretches and strengthens the abdominal muscles. The body is also relieved of constipation.

Fish Pose for IBS Patients

3. Fish Pose

Fish pose helps balances digestion by eliminating constipation, stimulates the immune system. It improves digestion by stretching all the digestive system.

Locust pose for IBS Patients

4. Locust Pose

Locust pose releases muscles tension and stress, increases mental awareness and concentration.

Yoga poses for diarrhea predominant IBS

Half spinal twist pose (ardha matsyendrasana) for IBS Patients

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. 

Triangle pose for IBS Patients

6. Triangle pose

Triangle pose improves circulation to the abdominal organs. They help to improve digestion.

Yoga poses for gas and bloating IBS

Wind Relieving Pose for IBS Patients

7. Wind relieving pose

Wind relieving gas from the body, helps cure several digestive disorders and digestion.

Seated wide angle pose for IBS Patients

8. Seated wide angle pose

Improves circulation to abdomen / pelvis and digestive system overall.

Gentle inversion yoga pose for IBS Patients

9. Gentle inversion yoga pose

Helps release gas and ease abdominal discomfort.

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