michelle_z

Hi there,

I was doing some research and landed on this thread. I was recently diagnosed with a hip labral tear on both sides and am weighing my options. I am also a regular yoga practitioner (mostly classical/vinyasa/ashtanga) and deeply saddened at having to let go of my practice (for the 4th time in 3 years; I’ve had a broken foot, pregnancy, a serious pelvic separation – basically a dislocated pelvis, and severe tendonitis in my wrist – which I eventually had surgery for).

I am inclined to the conservative, non-surgical approach, but I tried that with my wrist for a full year and then needed surgery anyway; I don’t have much patience left for being in sustained pain when it’s questionable whether it’d work. I’m also looking to get pregnant with a second child as soon as I can. but reading your stories, I’m becoming less convinced that a surgical option is the right one, I’d love to hear more about your experience.

I’m wondering, for those of you who have had this issue, can you tell me (1) what convinced you of your course of action (surgery or not), and (2) how are you feeling now that it’s a long time past? Are you able to continue your yoga practice? Are you in pain?

I’m not sure how I injured myself. I was a dancer til I was 15; that’s what my dr. thinks was the problem. but I”m 36 now and all of a sudden this problem is acute. I believe that something in my yoga practice contributed to it. I am determined that I will not let go of my practice, but I will learn to work smarter and listen better to my body.

Anyway, just looking for more information and to learn from your personal experiences. thank you for sharing!

Michelle