Hip issues and triangle pose

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my_jenny_friend
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July 27, 2011 at 9:31 pm

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#2169

I started bikram yoga a few months ago and LOVE it. I still struggle with several poses though, most notable is triangle. I cannot seem to get my hips low enough – especially my left hip.
I fell down the stairs 10 years ago and have scar tissue on my left hip. I thought the problem was mostly cosmetic until recently when I noticed how my left side isn’t as flexible in yoga. Also, I’ve noticed the bump (scar tissue) getting bigger recently. I don’t know if it’s from the muscles being worked around it or perhaps I’m doing something wrong in bikram which is creating this bump. Have you heard of such a thing? I know I should probably get it checked out by a doctor.
Anyway, the main reason I’m writing is to see if there are any hints or tricks for getting the leg and hips down low enough when the hips are tight. Every class my instructor points out I’m not low enough but I can’t seem to correct it.

kfi2000
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August 3, 2011 at 1:36 pm

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It can be hard to get the hips low in Triangle, especially if they are tight. I wonder if you are taking a wide enough step? Should have your ankles about under your wrists as your arms are straight out to the side. The dialogue advises bouncing a bit to get down low enough. Are you having any pain in Triangle? Or is it just tightness?

-Kristin

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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August 3, 2011 at 3:34 pm

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#8774

Hi Jenny

What scar tissue is, is ‘matted’ fibrous connective tissue. Its function is primarily protection and stabilisation and supports healing. It responds extremely well to lengthening, stretching, movement, breaking it up and reorganising to better function of the tissue.

If you have scar tissue then it will respond very well not only to hot yoga but to some good specific therapeutic massage. Have you tried that at any time?

I can’t tell if your issue with the pose is the result of your scar tissue. It could be! May I ask you to clarify if you are saying that the left leg on BOTH sides of this pose is difficult to position? When it’s bent and when it’s straight?

I am sure I can find more to ask you but please let me know where you’re at now

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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