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Hi all and Gabriel!
So i started Bikram yoga this month, its been 3 weeks. i really like it after the first few session i realised my posture was improving, im a big sloucher. Even after the first class i went from sleeping in featus possition to straight on my back. but this week if have a “pain” mostly in my middle back. i dont know if its good pain or bad pain yet it just feels uncomfortable. In some position bending backwards ones, i feel one particulare vertabre feeling pinched.. And i worry im either damaging the vertabre, pinching nerve, or moving the disks. after those position my back always has a huge urge to roll in a ball and stretch (head to stomach direction) but this friday i got extremely excited becouse for the first time in my life i could touch my toes, due to this excitement i pushed my self even hard on sunday. ended up over stretching my inner thigh. i think thats when the back disconfort started as well. so i dont know if the pain im feeling is my back correcting its posture hence the discomfort or i took it a step to far. Should i stop yoga for awhile or keep going? (havent gone since sunday) is it normal what im feeling? im worried because i know people that sufer from bad backs and its the last thing i want to permentaly damage. sorry if i rambled! thanks for the advice.pain has been revieled! it definitely the bad kind! shooting pinching pain on the muscle attached to my spine. what do i do?
Hello! For the first month of my Bikram practice I experienced horrible back soreness. It was never painful but I definitely felt it. Listen to your body and take it slow! You should as your teacher to watch you doing back bends and help you make any adjustments. Remember that you’re not use to bending and stretching the way we do in Bikram so it is normal to feel this way… If the pain is intolerable than I would see a doctor just in case! Hope this helps.
Cynthia
hey guys! thanks for your replies ended up going to a fisio, she sorted me out. im resting this week and definatily take it more careful and slow next class!
Hello Athena
That’s great news. When you go back to the hot room, although it can help reduce any recurrence of problems, it’s really not specific enough to simply ‘take it easy’. What I would like to recommend is set up your poses with precision and pay attention to all that you do. There are plenty of specific hints, tips and techniques right here on the forum.
Perhaps take a look at technique of particular poses. Look at Backbend (particularly set up), and all the ‘paschimottanasana’ poses and sit up. Use the forum. Also go and see this blog post: Opening Up Your Hamstrings With Hot Yoga. While the title suggests it is about your hamstrings, this particular issue is HUGE in your practice. Follow the instructions and you will continue to protect your back and reduce risk.
The only thing I really need to ask you is this: The title of the thread you started said “lower back pain” yet in your post you said it was “middle back” that is the issue. Both respond to different techniques. The info above is not specific to mid back issues but more to lower back and the connection with legs. While mid back will benefit there are other things one can do!
Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂If you’re experiencing lower back pain while doing yoga, it’s important to prioritize your well-being. Consider consulting a healthcare professional for guidance tailored to your situation. In the meantime, you might want to modify your yoga practice, focusing on gentle poses that don’t aggravate the pain. Core-strengthening exercises and proper alignment can also be helpful. If the pain persists, take time to rest and recover, and consider factors beyond yoga that might be contributing to your discomfort. Remember to listen to your body and make choices that support your health and comfort.
Hi there, while your advice is sound, this is in reply to a 9-year-old thread and does not offer any value. If I see further replies to old threads, I will be deleting them.
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