Thumb pain Bikram grip ?

Thumb pain Bikram grip ?2020-06-02T15:03:39+00:00

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  • lterry913
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    I’ve been practicing for 4 years. I’ve had thumb pain at joints closest to wrist for sometime. My doctor said tendinitis or arthritis.

    I’ve noticed since studios closed and not practicing as regularly and working more pain has gone away. I’m wondering if it’s the grip… I’ve noticed since back to practice I can feel more pain when gripping and pulling and then it remains after if I grip anything at work, home, etc. Are there any modifications for grip to maintain strength but decrease pain?

    Gabrielle (The Hot Yoga Doctor)
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    Hello!

    Interesting! I am pretty sure I know what the problem is. Let me ask you for some details to confirm.

    Please detail for me your grip for Half Moon (and other similar grip poses).  Put yourself into the pose now and tell me if your focus is more on your palms and fingers together, or your thumbs crossed? What are you aiming for in your grip and what exact instructions are you trying to embody?

    And please describe how you hold your hands in Standing Head to Knee, and Floor Head to Knee. To what extent do you make sure your thumbs are crossed in the grip of these poses?

    Namaste
    Gabrielle 🙂

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