Description

Sinusitis, also known as a sinus infection or rhinosinusitis, is an inflammation of the sinuses that can cause a number of symptoms:

• Thick nasal mucus
• A stuffy nose
• Facial pain or pressure
• Bad breath or loss of smell
• Cough, often worse at night
• Fever
• Headache
• Ear pressure or pain
• Tiredness 

Sinusitis can be caused by a number of things, including:

• Colds
• Allergies
• Abnormalities in the structure of the nose
• Tooth infections
• Nose injury
• Foreign objects stuck in the nose
• Second hand smoke

Yoga Helps to manage Sinusitis?

Yoga can help manage sinusitis. Some yoga techniques that may help include: 

• Kriyas

These include Kapalabhati, Sutraneti, Jalaneti, and Kunjal, which can help reduce hypersensitivity of the nasal mucosa and drain excess mucus from the sinuses. 

• Bhramari pranayama

This breathing exercise can help ventilate the sinuses and reduce inflammation. 

• Asanas

Some asanas that may help include: 

• Bridge pose: Stretches the chest and opens the throat to relieve sinus pressure. 

• Downward-facing dog: An inverted pose that can help clear nasal congestion. 

• Head-to-knee forward bend: Can help relieve stress, a contributing factor to sinusitis. 

• Plow pose: Can help straighten the neck, shoulders, and back muscles. 

• Nadi shodhan: A breathing technique that can help clear blockages in the body. 

• Sarvangasana: Also known as the shoulder stand, this pose involves lifting the hips off the mat and holding the body in a straight line. 

• Pranayama

Breathing techniques can help alleviate stuffy noses. 

Yoga can also improve the functioning of respiratory muscles and increase the presence of inflammatory markers, which can help limit inflammation caused by allergies.