lindain8

I am a chiropractor AND I have had almost exactly the same injury you are describing. I am also a runner – like to cover about 20 kms a week so not quite as far but ran a lot further before doing Bikram – just found now the yoga provides such great strength, flexibility and cardio training I don’t need to run as much. I practice Bikram yoga 4-6 times a week.
I have had other injuries surface during my Bikram journey – some that concerned me but I have held a philosophy that if I just practice the postures that challenge the injuries in perfect form but without going as deep the body will continue to get full benefits and continue to heal. All have healed in their own time.
I feel now, after 3 months that I am nearing the end of my left ischeal tuberosity/SI joint syndrome. I am getting stronger and almost able to go into full postures again now. So, be compassionate with yourself. Work to where your body feels safe and hold the posture in stillness. As you breathe, you’ll find you’ll slowly be able to open up and go deeper but don’t push it beyond where your body feels OK. I do not believe staying out of the hot room will help you. When we start a healing process in the body, we often will start to ‘unravel’ fascia and other tissues which have previously been stressed. Sometimes we recognise them as old injuries. Sometimes not. But this retracing is vital to achieve optimal health in the long run. The only way out is through. but go through slowly and be patient with your body. This is a lifelong process and well worth being patient.
Good Luck!