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Hi everyone.
I’ve got really sore elbows, and I especially notice this in locust pose, but also in poses where my arm has to be straight. Any ideas?
Also I’ve been getting really bad foot cramps. This happens in all of the standing poses! I have an electrolyte drink with me but this doesn’t seem to help. Please help coz these are really affecting my yoga practise!
Cheers,
Ali
Hi Ali
I was wondering if you can tell me how long you have been practicing and how frequently. This may give us some ideas to work with for both elbow and foot problems.
Sore elbows (particularly in locust) is quite a common issue with many practitioners especially towards the beginning of their practice.
Foot cramping can be happening because as you learn balance and hopefully good overall ankle/knee/hip alignment that you are actively using muscles through the center of your foot to keep your ankle (and your arch) from collapsing. Does it sound like this could be happening for you?
Get back to me with more information and we can work it through together.
Namaste
Gabrielle 🙂
Hi Gabrielle,
I’ve been practicing for about 10 days and I’ve gone 7 times. My cramps tend to be on the outer side of my feet but often its my whole foot. They’re also quite painful when I go up on my toes. Could it be a weight issue too as I’m fairly overweight?
My elbows seem to be getting better actually. They’re still sore but not as bad.
thanks for your help!
Ali