Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Hiya all - Can anyone offer me some advice please? I damaged my right knee in Ardha Baddha Padmottanhasana about 6 months ago, and the injury seems to improve, get better, and then get worse, and each time even worse than it was before. Overall, there is a definite decline in the integrity of the joint. I think its a ligament. I can't bend the knee very much, I can't squat, I can't do any of the seated postures which involve a bent knee which of course means most of them (although, strangely, I can sometimes do padmasama.) I've tried resting it, but it doesn't seem to really get better. I've tried to 'work it through' and ignore it but that definitely makes it worse. I've worked out that it likes to be rested, elevated, and strapped up, and I do all those things, but nothing seems to really repair it. Can anyone offer any general advice on its management, and specific advice on how to get it better? I have a nasty feeling that it is always going to be like this, and as it obviously seriously restricts my practice, that is a real bummer! Many TIA, Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 My believe is that you need to open up your hips The knee is injured and if the hips are not open all the stress will go towards the knees. Maybe a smaller practice( standing poses) might help. Go throught the standing poses until you see your hips opening and giving less stress on your knees. Ardha Badha padmasana have your hips fairly locks your hios and foot so that might be the reason you can do the poses. MHO everything in the right time and you be able to feel more of the meditation in motion. Namste Top ashtanga yoga, "Annie Gurton" <annie> wrote: > Hiya all - Can anyone offer me some advice please? > I damaged my right knee in Ardha Baddha Padmottanhasana about 6 > months ago, and the injury seems to improve, get better, and then > get worse, and each time even worse than it was before. Overall, > there is a definite decline in the integrity of the joint. > I think its a ligament. > I can't bend the knee very much, I can't squat, I can't do any of > the seated postures which involve a bent knee which of course means > most of them (although, strangely, I can sometimes do padmasama.) > I've tried resting it, but it doesn't seem to really get better. > I've tried to 'work it through' and ignore it but that definitely > makes it worse. > I've worked out that it likes to be rested, elevated, and strapped > up, and I do all those things, but nothing seems to really repair it. > > Can anyone offer any general advice on its management, and specific > advice on how to get it better? > I have a nasty feeling that it is always going to be like this, and > as it obviously seriously restricts my practice, that is a real > bummer! > Many TIA, Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 31, 2003 Report Share Posted August 31, 2003 Annie: I developed a problem in my hip/SI and following my teacher's advice, I have recovered fairly quickly. Assuming you don't need to see a doctor (which you may want to do), here's her advice: 1. Don't stop practising. Do the practice with great awareness of the injured part, bandhas and locks (developing lots of heat), but stay well away from the edge! No fancy poses. You should *not* do any pose that causes the slightest pain. Longer pranayama (seated ujjayi) can be used to generate heat as well. Longer shavasana for the heat to heal. 2. Immediately after the practice and cool-down, ice the knee for 15- 20 minutes. 3. Repeat 1 and 2 every day. Alternating heat and cold will heal it (unless you have a serious medical problem). Also, the fact that you get better (before you do something to make it worse) is a source of hope that the above process can heal the knee. 4. If the knee doesn't get better in a few weeks, you are likely to need medical treatment. STAY WELL WITHIN YOUR EDGE in the ashtanga practice. Best wishes, - Anand ashtanga yoga, "Annie Gurton" <annie> wrote: > Hiya all - Can anyone offer me some advice please? > I damaged my right knee in Ardha Baddha Padmottanhasana about 6 > months ago, and the injury seems to improve, get better, and then > get worse, and each time even worse than it was before. Overall, > there is a definite decline in the integrity of the joint. > I think its a ligament. > I can't bend the knee very much, I can't squat, I can't do any of > the seated postures which involve a bent knee which of course means > most of them (although, strangely, I can sometimes do padmasama.) > I've tried resting it, but it doesn't seem to really get better. > I've tried to 'work it through' and ignore it but that definitely > makes it worse. > I've worked out that it likes to be rested, elevated, and strapped > up, and I do all those things, but nothing seems to really repair it. > > Can anyone offer any general advice on its management, and specific > advice on how to get it better? > I have a nasty feeling that it is always going to be like this, and > as it obviously seriously restricts my practice, that is a real > bummer! > Many TIA, Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2003 Report Share Posted September 1, 2003 Thank you - the idea of heat and cold sounds promising, and is not something I've tried. Don't worry - I'm not giving up my practice - today I just missed out those asanas which comprimise the knee and focused on other work. There's no shortage of other things I need to work on! And I've found I can get just as hot by working with effort and focus and bandhas on 'other' postures. The only one that is a problem is the 'jump through' from down dog into seated poses. Thanks for your reply Anand. I'll let you know how I get on. ashtanga yoga, "aani19096" <anandk@w...> wrote: > Annie: > > I developed a problem in my hip/SI and following my teacher's advice, > I have recovered fairly quickly. Assuming you don't need to see a > doctor (which you may want to do), here's her advice: > > 1. Don't stop practising. Do the practice with great awareness of the > injured part, bandhas and locks (developing lots of heat), but stay > well away from the edge! No fancy poses. You should *not* do any pose > that causes the slightest pain. Longer pranayama (seated ujjayi) can > be used to generate heat as well. Longer shavasana for the heat to > heal. > > 2. Immediately after the practice and cool-down, ice the knee for 15- > 20 minutes. > > 3. Repeat 1 and 2 every day. Alternating heat and cold will heal it > (unless you have a serious medical problem). Also, the fact that you > get better (before you do something to make it worse) is a source of > hope that the above process can heal the knee. > > 4. If the knee doesn't get better in a few weeks, you are likely to > need medical treatment. STAY WELL WITHIN YOUR EDGE in the ashtanga > practice. > > Best wishes, > - Anand > > ashtanga yoga, "Annie Gurton" <annie> > wrote: > > Hiya all - Can anyone offer me some advice please? > > I damaged my right knee in Ardha Baddha Padmottanhasana about 6 > > months ago, and the injury seems to improve, get better, and then > > get worse, and each time even worse than it was before. Overall, > > there is a definite decline in the integrity of the joint. > > I think its a ligament. > > I can't bend the knee very much, I can't squat, I can't do any of > > the seated postures which involve a bent knee which of course means > > most of them (although, strangely, I can sometimes do padmasama.) > > I've tried resting it, but it doesn't seem to really get better. > > I've tried to 'work it through' and ignore it but that definitely > > makes it worse. > > I've worked out that it likes to be rested, elevated, and strapped > > up, and I do all those things, but nothing seems to really repair > it. > > > > Can anyone offer any general advice on its management, and specific > > advice on how to get it better? > > I have a nasty feeling that it is always going to be like this, and > > as it obviously seriously restricts my practice, that is a real > > bummer! > > Many TIA, Annie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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