Nerve injury

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rajee.nair
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April 11, 2009 at 1:09 am

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Hi,
I have recently had a nerve injury…not sure if it is sciatica, but I have excruciating pain in the pelvic joint which shoots down my leg. I am unable to sit/stand. The neurologist have recommended some medicines, which are good but have long term side effects.

I do feel that these medicines are helping me but I am looking for long term solution. I used to do bikram yoga regularly (4 times a week) , I am wondering if I should join back and whether it will help relieve the pain.

also, I would like to know if there are poses that will help me get rid of the pain, which I can start at home.

Thanks,
Rajee

Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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April 11, 2009 at 4:28 am

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#4633

Hello Rajee

I do believe that proper function and alignment can rehabilitate many issues with the body to reverse and fix many problems. As such I would recommend going back to yoga.

But before you do I would also like you to hunt around the forum. Use the search facility at the top right and plug in the word ‘sciatic’ for starters and follow all the links and pose suggestions. On those travels you will also discover the post Opening Up Your Hamstrings With Hot Yoga which will help you with some important considerations.

I ask you to be careful and investigate sit-ups and any paschimottanasana pose (look at the posts there too), make sure you perform hands to feet with care and for separate leg intense stretch keep the feet parallel not pigeon-toed and keep your priority of a straight back so you will probably keep your legs bent in this pose.

OK! I think you may have some homework to do :cheese:

Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
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