By Neha Yadav
Published Sep 25, 2023

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 effective yoga poses to get rid of neck hump

Neck hump can be caused by poor posture which can lead to pain and soreness behind your neck. Here are 5 yoga poses that are effective in getting rid of neck hump

Mountain pose

Tadasana

This yoga pose allows you to strengthen your core as you stretch your shoulders back and open your chest wide. It helps get rid of slouched shoulders and humped neck

Cobra pose

Bhujangasana

You stretch your entire upper body while practicing the cobra pose. Stretching your neck backwards creates pressure on the hump and back muscles that helps with posture alignment

Sukhasana

Neck rotation

This yoga asana is one of the easiest to get rid of neck hump and pain caused by it. Slowly rotate your neck clockwise and anticlockwise to get relaxation from neck pain

Chakravakasana

Cat-Cow pose

The cat-cow pose is effective in reducing neck hump and improving your overall posture. It improves flexibility, increases core strength and reduces neck pain

Ustrasana

Camel pose

This yoga asana is a chest-opening backbend pose that improves your overall health. It creates pressure on your back, neck and strengthens your core. It is highly effective in reducing neck humps