Deviated Nasal Septum Treatment by Yoga

Deviated Nasal Septum is the condition in which the thin wall present between the nasal cavity gets deviated to one side. One side of the nose is wider and the other side is narrower as compared to the normal people without this condition. The condition affects the airflow pattern in the nose and sometimes it blocks the narrow passage of the nose. 

The septum can get deviated due to an injury, trauma or may be present since birth. This is a very discomforting condition that causes breathing problems.

The condition is troubling for the patient and has symptoms such as:

• Obstruction of one or both the nostrils
• Bleeding from the nose
• Noise while breathing during sleep (Also Read:Remedies to Stop Snoring)
• Pain in the face, especially around the eyes and nose
• More comfort lying or sleeping on one side 

The medical treatment for this condition includes decongestants, antihistamines or nasal steroid sprays. In case the patient does not get relief from the previously mentioned options, they resort to surgery known as Septoplasty. 

However, some patients decide to treat this condition by Yoga. Deviated Nasal Septum Treatment by Yoga is an effective way to treat this condition and get relief from the symptoms. 

Whether it is the treatment option or the expenses of it, every patient wants the best results. 

Natural and Effective Treatment for Deviated Nasal Septum by Yoga

Patients having Deviated Nasal Septum try to look for effective treatment options. One of the most effective yet easy treatment options is the ancient art of ‘yoga.’ There are numerous yoga poses that can provide relief from the discomfort of a blocked nose. Yoga poses that can help treat a deviated nasal septum are mentioned below:

Sarvangasana

Sarvangasana is a yoga pose for which you will need a full shoulder stand. This pose is carried out with a blanket kept under the person. Now, lie down on your back and fold your legs, raising them in the air. You can use your hands and arms to support your back. After that, lift your butt up in the air, forming a 90-degree angle at the shoulders, between the body and the ground.

Hold this pose for about least 30 seconds and then take a long breath. Hold your breath for about 5 seconds. Now, fold your legs down and roll them against your back.

This yoga pose increases blood flow to the throat, thyroid gland which improves functions in the eyes and nasal regions of the body. In addition to this, this also clears out the nasal area so that there is a smooth flow of air. 

Simhasana

Simhasana is also called Lion’s Posture. This pose can be performed in two different ways. One is by cross-legged pose and another is vertical thunderbolt pose. Keep your hands on the knees. With your fingers splayed like the claws of a lion, lean your butt area forward till you can easily go.

Make sure to stretch your jaw open with the tongue extended downwards. Take a long breath to relax and then breathe out.

This posture can normally treat pain in the neck and also can improve sinuses. Moreover, it also helps to cure issues related to the voice.

The above-mentioned yoga techniques are actually postures. As the main problem a patient with deviated septum experiences is related to breathing, breathing techniques can help. Some of the breathing techniques that are suggested by Baba Ramdev in Ayurveda are mentioned below-

Anulom Vilom for Breathing Problem

Start by sitting cross-legged with the hands resting on the knees. Make sure that your back is straight and the shoulders are relaxed. Close the right nostril with the right thumb and inhale slowly to fill up the lungs. Exhale slowly from the right nostril. Repeat this with the other nostril.

This breathing technique helps to get relief from headaches that are closely associated with sinusitis. It also helps to prevent asthma and allergies.

Kapalbhati or The Breath of Fire

This yoga practice offers numerous benefits. In this posture, you sit like a yogi and simply breathe. 

Sit in an Easy Pose and place both your hands on the knees. Inhale through the nostrils so that you can fill both the lungs with air. After this, exhale short bursts of air from the stomach, such that the abdomen contracts. Repeat this a couple of times, and then rest for couple of minutes. 

This yoga pose is actually a breathing technique and is quite effective and efficient in treating deviated nasal septum. It has been used for many centuries to generate natural body heat and purify the body.

To do this, you will need to breathe out completely, removing the air from your lungs. Then draw small breaths, snapping it all at once with your abdominal muscles. Repeat this yoga for 20 times to see effective results.

This breathing technique helps to flush out toxic air from the body. 

Bhastrika

This yoga technique is similar to Kapalbhati. Kapalbhati is a breathing technique that involves the stomach while Bhastrika mainly involves the chest and lungs. Both the inhalation and exhalation are forced. 

You can start by sitting with the legs crossed. Breathe deeply and fill the lungs with air and exhale after counting till five. Now repeat this a couple of times. Ensure that you apply force while exhaling or inhaling.

Final words

All these breathing techniques or postures can only help in getting relief from the symptoms of the problem. As the deviated nasal septum is a deformity, this cannot get cured on its own. In case someone is experiencing severe discomfort due to this, they need to undergo surgery. Therefore, it is suggested to take advice from a specialized ENT doctor about the best treatment effective for you.

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