Anal fissure or the painful tear in the wall of the anus can be caused by a simple bowel movement problem – constipation. Frequent straining on dry and hard stools causes trauma to the wall of the anus, which is often followed and aggravated by episodes of diarrhea.
The fissures can be very painful – excruciating enough to fear the urge to defecate. The pain even radiates to the buttocks, thighs and even the lower back which makes even the simplest activities of daily life hard to perform. Medications and fiber supplementation can be used to address constipation, however, the desired effect is not without unwanted consequences.
Using meditation to treat anal fissures naturally works by dealing with constipation, the main culprit for the development of tears. Meditation allows the body to relax and re-establish effective blood circulation throughout the system.
Can meditation heal anal fissures naturally?
The following are meditation practices suitable for constipation problems:
•Pavanamukta Asana – pavana (air) and mukta (freedom); means “wind relieving posture” or a stance which helps in releasing digestive gas from the bowels. It also stimulates the abdominal regions, thus making it effective for stomach upset and constipation.
•Hala Asana – stretching the body like a plough helps build back muscles, regulates blood flow in the area and regulate bowel movements.
•Tada Asana – is performed with hala asana. It helps reverse effect of poor body posture. If the spine is not properly aligned or when stiffness can be felt on the back, this often results to imbalances in the body. Chronic imbalance leads to the development of other physical ailments. Proper execution of hala asana helps restore the alignment of the spine and prevents consequent illnesses.
•Surya Namaskara – activates glands of the endocrine system through a series of postures combined with synchronized breathing. Activation of the glands lead to the secretion of hormones which helps with indigestion and intestinal disorders including constipation.
•Bow Pose (Dhanurasana) – this meditation to treat anal fissures naturally keeps the spine flexible and healthy. It improves digestion, relieves constipation, and massages the entire back. It is performed by lying on your belly with your legs stretched on the ground. Then grab hold of your toes and curve the body like a bow.
•Peacock Pose (Mayurasana) – is a pose that stimulates the pancreas and liver. It also strengthens the arms, shoulders, back and abdomen. Peacock pose strengthens not just the abdominal muscles but also the expelling action during bowel movement.
•Shoulder stand (Sarvangasana) – provides pain relief in back and neck regions. It is recommended for persons suffering from asthma, indigestion and constipation.
•Trikonasana – is a pose that resembles a triangle. It helps stimulate abdominal organs, which aid in relieving indigestion, constipation, and also improves gastric motility and enhances appetite.
•Ardha Matsyendrasana – is beneficial for the pancreas, kidneys, liver, gall bladder, stomach, and small intestines. This entire region is an important chakra point which corresponds to vitality and overall health.
Using meditation to treat anal fissures naturally can be added to diet modification (increasing fiber and fluid intake) in order to promote softer stools that are easier to pass. Non-traumatic bowel movement will facilitate healing of the underlying fissures.
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