Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 I have a lingering problem with the nerves in my neck from an auto accident last year that are troubling me in my asana practice. I studied with guruji in France and noticed nerve shocks down my arms and legs when doing the bridge and while coming out of headstand. I realize that it is probably due to weak abdominal muscles and I was compensating with tensing my back. Guruji let me modify setu bandasana but I find my symptoms worsening. My hands are now numb and my left leg has begun to be numb. <br><br>Has anyone experienced this injury? I'm due to study with guruji again in california and wonder if I should cancel and back off my practice. <br><br>Thanks,<br>Yeshe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2000 Report Share Posted August 18, 2000 if you have not seen a doctor yet, you should. the kind of nerve disfunction your describing can be the result of a herniated disk. if that is occuring, further activity could result in permanent loss of sensation or function. it is a fairly simple thing to dx--an mri will check the spinal canal. if you can rule it out, then you could consider the option of resuming practice with less risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 I was told that suryanamaskar will heal almost any nerve problem when the "dosages" are increased: a minnimum of 10 times A and 10 times B TWICE a day (mornings and evenings) is prescribed as a cure for people with nerve-problems. Maybe through your problem you can motivate yourself enough to work on it - it surely will also benefit your practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 It seems you have a pincehd nerve in the neck or spine. I would suggest finding a skilled, insightful cranial sacral practitioner to help alleviate the condition. Let Guruji know about your problem and its history, and he will continue to work with you. If you are able to go to Mysore, I am sure you would get in depth attention from him there. I have seen him work very closely and sweetly with other students with bad neck conditions from previous accidents (including broken necks). I have also seen him work year after year with a woman with degenerative nerve disease. Her progress was also extrordinary.<br>Continue to practice building shoulder, leg, spine and abdominal strength - all are necessary.<br>Should you pass up a chance to study with Guruji in California? Missy says no way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 Thanks dantrishan for your advice. I was wondering, tho, if the numbness in my hands is due to carpal tunnel from too many downdogs. Maybe many repetitions isn't a good idea. Any thoughts on this? <br><br>I do plan on getting and MRI once the insurance company ok's it. Funny, but I thought doctors were supposed to have the final word. Let's vote for Ralph Nadar. Anyway, hopefully I will have more info soon. As for now, I am continuing the series with special attention to my hands, shoulders, and back. <br><br>yeshe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 19, 2000 Report Share Posted August 19, 2000 I studied with guruji in France and I think the full series, two weeks in a row, was too much for me and aggravated my problem. I do agree that he is compassionate but I need to back off and do less of the series and at a slower pace. Guruji really sped it up and I was exhausted and not as mindful as I ordinarily am. I think I'll be patient and sit this one out and see him in Mysore someday.<br><br>Yeshe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 10, 2000 Report Share Posted September 10, 2000 I know this is from a while ago..but I just thought I would mention that when I started yoga 5 years ago (not ashtanga..sorry) I had peripheral neuropathy and am now cured. It does wonders with nerve damage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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