The monsoon season, while offering solace to the body and mind, also presents new challenges for the body's muscles and nerves. Many individuals experience stiffness, tingling, burning sensations, numbness, and a worsening of existing pain during this time. Those with old injuries, spondylitis, joint pain, or neurological problems are particularly affected by the humidity and coolness of the monsoon.
According to data from AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), neurological problems increase by approximately 22% during the rainy season. In light of this, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev suggests that strengthening the nerves and finding relief from these issues can be achieved through simple exercises, home remedies, and dietary modifications.
Why Do Nerve Problems Increase During Monsoon?
During the monsoon season, the environment experiences increased humidity, a decrease in temperature, and reduced sunlight. This leads to stiffness in the body's tissues. When blood circulation slows down, the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the nerves and muscles is reduced.
Key Causes:
- Humidity: Swelling in muscles and irritation in nerves
- Low Temperature: Slow blood flow, leading to stiffness
- Lack of Sunlight: Vitamin-D deficiency weakens muscles
- Interruption in Workouts: Muscles become inactive
- Dehydration: Increased risk of blood clotting in nerves
Why is 'Stepper Workout' Necessary?
When rain prevents morning walks or jogs, indoor cardio can be done using home stairs or a foldable mini-stepper. Sports medicine experts believe that just 15 minutes of stepper exercise:
- Activates core muscles, improving balance and fall prevention.
- Enhances neuromuscular coordination; suitable even for the elderly and those with knee or back pain.
- Speeds up blood pumping, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the nerves, reducing tingling sensations.
Swami Ramdev's Simple Remedies
Swami Ramdev says that adopting some home remedies and yogic practices is essential to keep the nerves b during the monsoon season.
1. Stepper Workout
If walking outside is not possible due to rain, walking on a stepper or stairs for 15-20 minutes at home keeps the core muscles active. This maintains blood circulation in the nerves and provides relief from tingling.
2. Yoga and Pranayama
- Anulom-Vilom (Alternate Nostril Breathing): Calms the nerves
- Kapalbhati: Increases internal body heat
- Tadasana and Bhujangasana: Strengthens the spine and nerves
- Shavasana (Corpse Pose): Better for stress relief and muscle recovery
Why Do Muscle Cramps and Nerve Weakness Occur?
- Dehydration: Reduces blood supply to muscles
- Nutrient Deficiency: Especially sodium, potassium, and magnesium
- Low Blood Pressure: Puts pressure on nerves and disrupts blood flow
- Prolonged Sitting in One Posture: A common problem for office workers
What to Include in the Diet?
Foods that nourish muscles and nerves:
- Bottle Gourd, Lemon, Orange: Rich in antioxidants
- Mixed Pulses: A good source of protein and minerals
- Buttermilk, Lassi: Helps in electrolyte balance
- Amla (Indian Gooseberry): Helps in Vitamin-C and reducing inflammation
5 Golden Rules of Lifestyle
- Maintain a healthy weight; excess weight puts pressure on nerves and joints.
- Avoid tight clothing and high heels, as they compress the nerve endings in the feet.
- Adopt a low-salt, low-sugar policy; this will reduce swelling and water retention.
- Get up from your desk every 45 minutes; micro-breaks rejuvenate the blood flow in nerves.
- Perform an Abhyanga massage with warm sesame or coconut oil twice a week; this is a tonic for both the nerves and the skin.
When to See a Doctor?
- If a limb experiences continuous numbness or a sensation like an electric shock.
- Severe pain on one side of the face or sudden difficulty in speaking.
- Fever with a stiff neck—a possible sign of neuro-infection.
- Swelling in the hands and feet with a bluish discoloration—risk of blood clotting.
The monsoon provides relief, but it increases the number of humidity-triggered nerve disorders. The combination of Swami Ramdev's yoga-diet plan, an understanding of modern physiotherapy, and timely medical check-ups—these three elements work together to keep the nerves b. Some simple changes this season—stepper workouts, herbal electrolytes, sesame oil Abhyanga—can bring peace to your tingling nerves, relief to stiffness, and new life to deteriorating muscles. Remember, if you stay conscious during the monsoon, your nerves will stay healthy too.
