Yoga asanas are known to unquestionably serve as a treatment for joint muscle ailments and backache. Indeed, since prehistoric times, so much has been researched about this genre of ancient Indian medication and practitioners, that joint muscle pain are treated to such an extent, stretching the patient towards sensing a pain that has almost melted away into thin air! Before beginning any yoga asana, it is supremely significant to visit a specialist to identify the exact cause for joint pain and back pain. Arthritis is hereditary, as such, there always exists chances that one might possess as a part of birth transmission, such painful diseases of high-definition joint muscle ailment. Also, things that needs to be noted form the medical professional would be - what kind of back pain one is suffering from, is it too severe, is it a lower back pain or upper back pain and if it at all occurs on specific occasions. These questions are indeed important to know, before one starts about in any yogic attempt. Later, depending upon the sound advice of any yoga trainer, it has been counselled that such yoga asana treatment for joint muscle ailment should be embarked upon.

Yoga asanas and its treating technique for joint muscle ailments and arthritis always have recommended a patient to try the following asanas, comprising - tadagasana, pawanmuktasana, makarasana, swastikasana, veerasana, trikonasana, vrikshasana, bhujangasana, januhastasana, dwipadsahajhasta and the basic movement. Heat treatment and massage is also known to be of much use in joint pain. Application of warm heat upon the aching joint with the help of a heating bag has also been advised by yoga practitioners. Massages with oil also make the joint movements much smoother and thus a person can make his wished movements effortlessly without pain.

The slow, checked and mastered physical movement of joints is known to be extremely helpful for arthritis patients, looked at as one of the most pathbreaking yogasana treatment for joint muscle ailment. It heavily augments the blood circulation in joints, eliminating unwanted toxins and other waste products. But the problem with the patients is, if he/she tries to even move one of the affected joints, then pain increases so much that simply out of fear, the sufferer does not move the limbs at all, thereby heightening all quandaries. As such, there exists a `vicious cycle` - because of pain, there happens no movements and because there is no movement, the situation becomes more aggravated. As a result, the patient should keep continuing the movements which are possible for him, with able help from yoga asanas.

Yoga asanas unquestionably assists in treatment of joint muscle ailments, especially instances of arthritis. Simple asanas and movements help increase the circulation of blood in the joints and limbs. Various asanas comprising - Basic Movement, Tadagasana, Pavanamuktasana (accompanied by 1 and 2 legs), Makarasana, Swastikasana, Januhastasana, Hastashirasana, Ekpadsahajhasta Bhujangasana, Dwipadsahajhasta Bhujangasana, Veerasana, Trikonasana, Vrikshasana are known to be sublimely helpful. Slow, steady and guarded movements are especially recommended by yoga trainer. However, it has also been ordained that it not at all advisable for a patient to maintain such yoga asanas for a prolonged period of time.

Januhastasana- Januhastasana has been counselled as a sound yoga asana for treatment of joint muscle ailments and also to combat additional spreading pains. To perform this asana, he/she can sit on a yoga mat in vajrasana position, i.e., to sit on the heels, knees bended and toes touching the ground. Then, a patient has to place both the palms on the ground just ahead of the knees, touching each other. After such postures, one needs to push the chest forward and neck backwards with waist pushed downwards and stay relaxed in this position with normal breathing pattern for 30 seconds and then come back to normal position while exhaling.

Hastashirasana- For ensuring a successful Hastashirasana for treating joint muscle ailment through yogasanas, one first needs to sit in vajrasana as explained in the above position. Then, he/she must bend forward at waist and place both the elbows on the ground, roughly 6 inches apart and away from the knees. The patient must support his/her hand with both the palms, placing each on the chin. Later, an individual should relax all the muscles in this posture for 30 seconds continuing normal breathing pattern. For a complete back pain respite, one can try asanas like tadasana, matsyasana, savasana and shalabhasana for relief.

Pranayama- Simple Pranayama has been verily recommended as a yoga asana for treating joint muscle ailment, which involves deep breathing. A special type of Pranayama also is quite popular in the Indian yogic scenario, necessitating inhalation via the right nostril and exhalation via both nostrils, but creating a sound of `Hmm..` (resembling a honey bee buzzing), from the throat. This measurement has also been demonstrated to be highly effective in arthritis patients.

Heat Treatment and Massage- A mild massaging of medicated ayurveda herbal oil is known to be quite effective for treatment for joint muscle ailment within the parlance of yogasana, especially after application of heat (moderate and bearable with heat bags). Massage induces the joint movements easier and patients can perform physical movements smoothly. Hence, if a massage cab be followed by asanas, it has been found to be even more fruitful.

Nature Cure for arthritis

•Steam bath
•Basti (Enema) with sesame oil (15 cc) between 5.30 to 6.30 pm (this treatment is advocated in ayurveda too)
• A patient needs to drink warm water in the morning that is further accompanied by, fresh lime, on empty stomach.
•A session of sun bathing for approximately 10 to 15 minutes.

Home remedies for Arthritis

•Yoga professionals advise drinking boiled water with dry ginger once a day, only to better treatment of joint muscle ailment with yogasanas.
•During meals, eating 1 to 2 tea spoons of coconut oil can also be performed, with prior consultation of the medical advisor.
•Before taking a shower / bath, a patient can massage the painful part / joint with castor oil.
•Before retiring to bed, he/she ahs been counselled to drink 2 spoons of castor oil, together with 1 spoon honey + ¼ cup warm water.

Recommended Diet While in the sublime service of yoga asanas for treating any ongoing joint muscle ailment, one needs must abide by a strict diet chart for better results, comprising:

•Fresh and light food stuffs; a patient must consume food immediately when it has been cooked and warm (avoiding stale and cold food is reasonable intelligence).
•Wheat bread / brown bread, boiled vegetables, green vegetables, rice cooked with green gram.
•Garlic, spinach, dates, fenugreek.
•Easting all kinds of fruits, excluding bananas, mangos and grapes.
•A patient must always have the lunch by 12 noon and dinner within 7 pm.
•Fasting once a week is also commended; he/she can consume fruits during the fast but avoid any other food rich in calories.

Strictly avoiding the following food stuffs have been strongly recommended by yoga practitioners in India, to patients going through treatments of joint muscle ailments by yogasanas.

•Non vegetarian food
•high protein diet
•hot and spicy food
•deep fried food
•bakery products
•cold drinks, soft drinks, aerated drinks
•fast food
•one should never overeat

The practice of `Hatha Yoga` has been encouraged sine long periods of time by yoga practitioners, due to it`s inexpensiveness, safe and is one of the natural ways of preventing and treating some diseases without any side effects. Since ages, yogasanas have been helping in treatment of joint muscle ailments and also in treatment of specific physical ailments like muscle and joint pains, heart complaints, high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, diseases of liver, pancreas etc. Since the benefits of yoga treatment are seen over time compared to conventional therapies, one has been sternly commended to not expect straightaway results.