Do you have pain in your body? Do you feel tired when you wake up in the morning even after getting enough sleep? Do you also have problems with headaches and joint pain? If you are suffering from these symptoms then you may be suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a type of disorder that causes pain in muscles and bones. You feel tired and may have brain and sleep-related problems. Women are more likely to have fibromyalgia than men. Symptoms like stress, headache, temporomandibular joint disorder, intestinal diseases, anxiety and depression, etc. can be seen. There is no cure available for fibromyalgia. Medicines help in controlling its symptoms. Some relief can be found through exercise and yoga.

Yoga for Fibromyalgia
Uttanasana
During the practice of Uttanasana, the head comes below the heart, due to which the blood flow towards the brain increases and oxygen is supplied well. There is a strain in the back part. By doing this asana, the pain in the back, hips, and ankles can be reduced. The body stretches well and the mind becomes calm and stress goes away. It also provides relief from insomnia and headache problems.

Setu Bandhasana
Practicing this asana causes strain in the chest, neck, and spine. Provides relief from anxiety, fatigue, back pain, headache, and insomnia. Flexibility in the spine increases. To practice this asana, lie down on your back, bend your legs at the knees take them near the hips, and raise the hips as much as possible above the floor. Keeping the hands on the ground, the breath is stopped for some time. Then while exhaling, straighten the legs and come to the resting position.

Sarvangasana
The practice of Sarvangasana strengthens the shoulders, neck, back, and spine. There is good stretching of the heart muscles and the mind remains calm. To practice Sarvangasana, lie on your back and lift your legs, hips, and waist. Taking all the weight on the shoulders, support the back with your hands. While maintaining balance, rest the elbows on the ground keep the hands on the waist, and keep the waist and legs straight. Taking the toes in line with the nose, take a long deep breath and remain in this position for a few seconds.
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