Radiculopathy Explained and How Medical Yoga Can Help

Radiculopathy is basically a pinched nerve at the root where it exits the spine. The squeeze can come from a herniated disc/ disc bulge, bone spur, tight ligament or muscle. Common spots are lumbar (sciatica) and cervical (neck and arm pain) regions. It feels like a ..
1) Sharp or burning pain that radiates along the nerve path.
2) Numbness or tingling in the limb
3) A feeling of weakness in the muscles supplied by the respective nerve.


How does medical yoga help:

Gentle posture correction helps to decompress and creates more space around the nerve root.

Strengthening of the weak muscles reduces the pressure on the spine.

Stretching the tight muscles using the appropriate yoga props eases the tension that can compress the nerve.

Controlled yogic poses improves nerve gliding, blood flow and reduces inflammation and adhesions.

You can experience the magic of medical yoga therapy at comfort of your home. Download the Synergy Medical Yoga app and book an experience visit ( Search for Synergy MYT on the app store or play store or Scan the QR codes below )