कूर्मासन

Disc Herniation

Spinal flexion and rotation under load increase intradiscal pressure and can push herniated material toward spinal nerves.

Bend the knees deeply, hinge from the hips, and keep the spine long rather than rounding the lower back.

Sciatica

Certain hip stretches and forward bends pull on the sciatic nerve, temporarily increasing radiating pain down the leg.

Bend the knees deeply to reduce tension on the sciatic nerve; prioritise a long spine over straight legs.

Shoulder Injury

Overhead loading and extreme shoulder rotation can impinge the subacromial space and overload rotator cuff tendons.

Reduce the range of motion, avoid full arm extension, and use props to limit load on the shoulder joint.

Pregnancy

Deep twists, abdominal compression, and lying flat on the back can restrict blood flow or cause discomfort as pregnancy progresses.

Widen the feet to hip-width or more; fold to a 45-degree angle rather than full depth to avoid abdominal compression.