We often resonate with one particular style of yoga and even defend why it “reigns superior” over other styles. Tendonitis, Bursitis and Stress Fractures are all forms of repetitive stress injuries that occur from doing the same movement again and again.ĭedicated yoga practitioners especially, benefit from adding variety or “cross-training” into their weekly regimen. Repetitive Stress Injuries – “This Old Thing!” The Lesson: Time for a Change! In these instances, remember to focus on stability instead of stretching to stay out of those extra flexy danger zones. These thick and fibrous tissues also lack the same elasticity of muscle fibers, so once overstretched, they will also feel slightly more vulnerable to future recurrences. That is because connective tissue doesn’t have a blood supply the way muscles do, and they take longer to heal. People often refer to a strain as a pulled muscle.Īfter you return to your mat following a sprain or a strain, you may be surprised to notice that you still have remnants of the injury. Overstretching beyond your healthy and pain-free range of motion will tear muscle fibers.And if you keep on going, you will also tear the tendon, which takes a longer time to heal. If a ligament ruptures, a “popping” sound may occur when a joint takes on too heavy of a load such as the knees in utkatasana or the elbows and wrists in arm balances. SPRAIN: Ligaments stabilize joints and connect bone to bone, providing a strong support system. Connective Tissue Tears – “What Ya Got POPPIN’?” The Lesson: Forgive but Never Forget The pain response in the body warns you when you approach a vulnerable area, and if you keep ignoring the pain in order to “get further ahead,” injury will throw you an unexpected surprise party and send you home early.Įmbrace, rather than resist, your limits and begin the real practice… ahimsa. Be willing to speak up if something doesn’t feel quite right while receiving an adjustment, and also have some self-compassion when you have the desire to pull, force or contort yourself into unfamiliar postures. We’ve all got limits! Do you know the difference between stretching within yours versus pushing beyond them? A sudden trauma will certainly let you know.Īll too often we party too hard on AND off the mat, or we receive an unwelcome adjustment from a well-intentioned instructor. Acute or Sudden Trauma – “BAZINGA! GOT YA’!” The Lesson: Choose Practice Over Perfection Don't let your injury bring you down! Take a well-deserved rest to heal and transform this experience of agony into one of victory.īelow I have outlined the most common types of yoga-related injuries and the lessons they can teach during the healing process that will help you maintain and strengthen your practice, and allow you to do yoga after an injury – even when you cannot physically make it to the mat. But alas, even your seemingly invincible body has vulnerabilities and now an unexpected injury requires you to slow down, modify your routine or take time off from your physical practice to recover.Īnnoyance, exasperation and even anger can occur when you have a willing and eager spirit but a body that just cannot keep up. You practice nearly everyday and can twist, invert and backbend without breaking a sweat. "Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us."-David Richo
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