Wrist Pain
From my experience poses like adho mukha svanasana (downward facing dog) and cataranga dandasana (push-up pose) can irritate weak/injured wrists and shoulders. Stay away from these poses and other poses that put undue weight on your wrists and shoulders. There is such a fine line between challenging yourself and endangering yourself. Only a regular practice can help you to gain the kinesthetic intelligence to understand your body and your Self better. And of course, please seek medical help, too!
Great alternatives are child's pose with active and energized arms or dolphin pose (forearm pressure). If dolphin still places undue pressure on your shoulders, talk to me about other poses you could do. There are so many possibilities!
If you're sitting and typing at a computer all day, take a brief break at least once every couple hours. Gently stretch your shoulders, your wrists, your neck. Take a walk down the hallway. These little things can really make a difference.
Great alternatives are child's pose with active and energized arms or dolphin pose (forearm pressure). If dolphin still places undue pressure on your shoulders, talk to me about other poses you could do. There are so many possibilities!
If you're sitting and typing at a computer all day, take a brief break at least once every couple hours. Gently stretch your shoulders, your wrists, your neck. Take a walk down the hallway. These little things can really make a difference.
posted by Catherine at
8:24 PM
2 Comments:
Thank you! It's great to feel that the class structure is so flexible (no pun on physical flexibility intended). :)
I have temperamental wrists, so will try to stay off them, but hope to let them gradually get stronger and someday, who knows?
A'Llyn
This is very helpful, Catherine. I appreciate that you're encouraging us to challenge ourselves safely. I'm enjoying the classs immensely!
--Janet (UUA)
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