karenBBSR

RIGHT HIP PAIN AND SPASM

Posted on 05/15/08, 09:26 pm

OUCH--WHAT YOGA POSES WUD BEST HELP THIS PROBLEM? I'M DOING CHILD POSE AND ONE OTHER THAT I DON'T NO THE NAME OF...SOMETIMES THE FRONT THIGH MUSCLE HURTS TO MY KNEE. ANY ADVICE?

• Reply #1 05/15/08  10:42pm
  
  cypher
  My favorite yoga for people who experience pain or have injuries is Kripalu. It's very gentle.
• Reply #2 05/16/08  10:43am
  
  karenBBSR
  HI C-THANKS 4 ANSWERING--HOW DOES IT WORK-WHAT POSES DO I DO-I'M NOT A YOGA EXPERT SO I DON'T KNOW THIS ONE.
• Reply #3 05/16/08  2:26pm
  
  AnneL
  If you can tell me where in the hip it hurts I can suggest a few things. You say it hurts down the front of your thigh (quad muscle) but is it sides of the hip, back of the hip? That would help me better understand what's going on. Also, do you have any conditions you are aware of that would cause this?
• Reply #4 05/16/08  2:39pm
  
  AnneL
  OK, I see you have MS. Alright, you could try many different poses but you need to warm up first. If you're not acquainted with the basic sun salutation then run in place for 5 minutes to warm of the body. If you know how to do the basic sun salutation then do them until you begin to feel warm and maybe a little sweat. OK, sit on the floor, take the flesh out from under your buttocks, and bow forward over you legs keeping your knee caps pulled up to protect the hamstring. This basic pose helps release the sacrum. Next pull your feet in close to your groin, feet together, legs relaxed apart towards the floor, open your feet with your hands like you would a book and bow forward slowly. Deep breathing for a good 10 breaths. Next stack one shin on top of the other, making sure that you are flexing back strongly with your feet towards your knees and bow forward, this is INTENSE as it hits the large muscle group on the outside of your hip. Before you bow forward you should look down and see a diamond shape between your legs, only go as far forward as you can keep your spine straight and breathe, breathe, breathe. Switch one leg for the other and do it again. You can then go into classic pigeon (the last one is 'double pigeon). Bring one leg forward keeping the back leg straight. The knee and foot could be in line with each other OR you just back the shin in closer to your hips if it's too much, flex the foot strongly towards the knee and bow forward only going as far as you can with you spine straight. Do not go any further if you experience a twinge in the knee. Keeping that foot flexed back will protect your knee. Keep your pelvis level and the back foot pointed. Do this on both sides. BREATHE. Next lie on your back and grab the insides of your feet, gently pulling your knees towards the ground, only pull as far as you feel a release keeping your lower back on the floor. This is called 'happy baby' and it feels really good. Rock and roll on the spine a few times and then do another simple forward fold. Legs out in front bowing over straight legs, breathing.
  Take a gentle twist on both sides. Then lay in final resting posture for 5-10 minutes to close things out. Look for yoga DVD's that focus on hip openers, that's what you need. If you need further explanation please feel free to ask here or email me.
• Reply #5 05/16/08  2:41pm
  
  AnneL
  Also, in all of these poses remember to relax the shoulders down the back, don't wear them as earrings. You don't want to create tension in the neck and shoulders.
• Reply #6 05/16/08  7:31pm
  
  karenBBSR
  THANKS SO MUCH. I'M FAMILIAR WITH ALL POSES U MENTIONED SO I'LL FOCUS ON THEM.
• Reply #7 05/17/08  8:06am
  
  AnneL
  Great! Also, look for yin yoga. I think it would be very helpful for you. Namaste

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