Relieving knee pain

The knee joint is one of the most complex joints of the human body.

There are many chances of getting it injured. The most common risk factors include old age, obesity, knee injuries because of hyperextension, misalignment of the knee, inappropriate way of doing exercise, tight muscles, wrong way of standing or sitting or because of a combination of these factors.

Yoga approach

1. The benefit of yoga is that it helps strengthen both the inner and outer quadriceps, which helps to keep the kneecap in alignment
2. Yoga strengthens the quadriceps, the hamstrings, the calves and the ankles – all fairly consistently. Strength in these areas all help to support a weak knee
3. Yoga increases the blood flow and thus the nourishment sent to the surrounding joints and ligaments of the knee

Warning: Yoga postures that are done incorrectly can actually injure the knee.