Hip pop followed by groin pain

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ksurchek
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January 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm

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Hi Gabrielle!

I recently received your book (which I LOVE) as a present from my sister in honor of my intent to practice hot yoga regularly. About 27 days into my first month/30-day challenge, just as I was setting up for Camel (not yet reaching for my heels), I heard and felt a pop in my hip. There was no real pain, but later weakness and tenderness mainly when I was walking up hills (I like to hike). That continued–and I continued practicing, but backing out of any poses that remotely caused an increase in tenderness–and now (about two weeks later), I have that PLUS a pain right in the fold between groin and hip. Sleeping at night is even difficult as I can’t get my leg in a pain-free position (I like to sleep on my side), even with pillows. I can’t link the pain to any specific poses, though. Any idea what I did and how I should proceed? I am sad to sit out many poses, but even with resting, it seems like it’s worsening rather than improving.

Thanks so much!

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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February 5, 2014 at 8:07 am

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Hello Kathryn

Thank you for your post. I love that you love your present! So how’s that practise intention going? I hope you’re going well.

I have been unable to get to my myriad forum posts. I apologise. Please update me on your progress and the problem you came to the forum with. I would like to know if the situation is the same or if it has deteriorated, or improved.

I would like to know if you have had any professional intervention and what if anything has worked to make the situation better.

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂

ksurchek
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February 5, 2014 at 9:40 pm

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Thanks so much for writing back! I imagine you get a bazillion emails/posts, so I appreciate your response.

Things are about the same with some marginal improvement. My hip is still weak, but the groin pain has improved. I’m going to yoga 5/week (yay!), but I don’t do (or modify) triangle pose, standing leg to knee pose, or balancing stick, as those seem to aggravate the discomfort and weakness. I’ve not gone to a doctor or physical therapist, but I’m guessing I probably should!

I consult your book regularly and try to focus on one pose or aspect of a pose each week. It’s very helpful as often in class corrections are called out generally, but I’m always wanting specific info about what I’m doing. I saw one of the teachers leafing through a copy another student brought in–hopefully they’ll put it into practice!

Kathryn

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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February 10, 2014 at 12:09 am

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Hi Kathryn

Going to see somebody is always a good idea. They may be able to provide exercises for you to rehab that particular area.

Here are some specifics for the poses you mentioned:

For triangle, please consult the book at page 151, bottom right. You can start to gingerly step the feet apart. Start with stepping out half as wide. That’s literally THE width of your mat. The lunge is 4ft give or take an inch. This means that the lunge can be very, very shallow and you can start to ease into that feeling in the hips and groin gently, slowly, over time. None of these postures are ‘all-or-none’. You don’t have to go for the lunge ‘full tilt’. What will keep your balance is to make sure ARM POSITION is optimal. That means NO REACHING FOR THE FLOOR.

I assume you mean: Standing Head to Knee. Is that right? 😉 If so, you can try the mod on top left of page 118. Stand near a wall if you need to.

Balancing stick you can simply do what the photo shows on top left of page 134. Lift the back toe up or not. But just stand with energised arms and legs, arched spine. If that feels good then you can start to pivot at the hip a few degrees at a time to a point where you feel safe.

Let me know your progress

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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