can yoga cause injuries?
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There has also been a steady rise in yoga-related injuries. Experts attribute the increased injuries to three major factors: \n\n1.  Yoga’s increased popularity and greater participation \n2.  Inexperienced and poorly trained yoga instructors teaching new ‘hybrid’ forms of yoga \n3.  Individuals simply pushing themselves too hard and not listening to their bodies\n\n\nHow to Prevent Yoga Injuries\n\nFind a Qualified Instructor \nThis is the most important safety tip, so read the previous section one more time. \n\nProgress slowly \nIf you are new to yoga, it’s important to start slowly and learn the basics. Take a beginners class and learn what to expect and move through the poses cautiously for the first couple of weeks. If you feel that your instructor is pushing you too far or isn’t focused on your safety, find a new class. Video tapes are also a good way to learn if yoga is right for you, but be careful because without an instructor, you could easily perform the poses incorrectly and not even know it. \n\nDon't Compete \nMany yoga students get hurt while trying to keep up with the instructor or other students. Yoga is not a competition so don’t let yourself get pressured to compete with anyone else. It is better to practice a partial pose with good form than a full pose with poor form. Try to focus on your breathing rather than how far you stretch. \n\nSet Personal Goals \nYou are unique and should make your goals unique as well. You should determine your own baseline and work (slowly) from there. It helps to set small, specific goals for each yoga session. Don't be swayed by what the instructor or others in the class can do. You are there for your own personal health and fitness. Don't allow your instructor or a partner to push you deeper into a pose if you don't feel ready. \n\nListen to Your Body \nPain is your body’s way to let you know something is wrong. Listen to it and back off. Your strength, flexibility and mental attention can vary slightly from day to day, so allow for some variation without getting concerned. \n\nAsk Questions\nIf you are unsure of a position or movement, stop and ask your instructor for more explanation. If you have any injuries, chronic conditions of other limitations or medical conditions, let you instructor know before class. You should also check with you doctor about any movements or poses you should avoid.
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Yes its very possible to get bruises from over exerting muscles. As with any bruise- treatment is rest , ice, Tylenol (avoid aspirin, ibuprofen these can make bruising worse)
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yoga isn't only for relaxation, it builds muscles and balance. i got more definition in my muscles from 5 months of yoga than 8 years of ballet.
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Oooh, I'd be careful with that.  You should really speak with a doctor, preferably an orthopedist about that.  I'd say "yes" to things like riding a stationary bike or other low impact exercises.  I'd say "with care" to things like weight lifting, running, aerobics, etc.\n\nWhy don't you give spinning a try?  I just took that up recently and love it.
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Yoga is a great way to flex up. I'm also not generally flexible, but yoga is the best solution for this.  I know from experience.
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Yes it can result in injuries
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Yes!  It's great for you!  Several reasons, one reason is for flexibility, the second for strength.  Many positions in Yoga are being held by your own body weight, and this makes your muscles nice and strong.\n   Another reason is because of what it does for you emotionally and mentally.  The music,the breathing, and the focus, helps you to forget about everything else and just be in the moment.  This is such a good stress relieving class because of this too.  The breathing is good for your body, the focus is good for you emotionally. You will leave feeling relaxed and centered, like everything is alright with the world!\n   Be sure to find a beginner yoga class too, as many of them move fast, and you'll want a chance to get into the positions before having to think about moving on.  You will love it!
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i`ve been in yoga for the past 2 yrs.. n ma instructer tells me dat initially itz k if u do it 4 an hr n hlf.. datz cuz u relax in between.. but l8tr u`ve 2 decrease ur relaxation tym.. n move faster.. dat doesn`t mean breathe faster but wit normal breaths \n\nbut if u doin it 4 tonin up ur muscles i hope u doin da ryt kinda yoga.. n not juz prayanam.. tellin u dis cause ma yoga used 2 tire me 2 sleep.. u shud go in 4 a proper trainin initially.. so dat u kno which r da asanas u need 2 do dat concentrate on da parts u wanna tone up.. cud b da hardcore asanas s wel.. n another thing is dat despite yoga being really useful if not done properly can evn cause trouble.. to da extent of a nerve damage..\n\n i used 2 sleep aftr yoga initially cuz it used 2 tire me.. but datz a rong practice.. so pleez avoid it.. dun wanna mislead u in ne way.. da reason being behind it 2 not sleep is aftr meditation u gain energy wit keeps u pepped up 4 da whole of da day n hence shud b utilized n not wasted in sleep..\n\nbesides, talkin of pain depends on da flexibilty of ur body.. every1 doesn`t go thru it.. i do but ma frend doesn`t.. so it`s lyk dat.. n evn if it pains dat shudn`t stop u from doin it unless its really severe.. da pain is juz cuz of da fact dat da body is not used 2 it.. but wil get used 2 wit a regular practice.. dat means dun lev it in betn or gap.. els u myt `ve a tough tym goin thru dat pain again.. lolz!!.. happens wit me ....
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From what I've read, yoga can help spondylitis, but it's recommended to get advice from a doctor and an experienced yoga teacher first. It is also suggested to not do inverted poses.\n\nAshtanga yoga is intensely physical and athletic so it sounds like you should stick to gentle yoga styles.\n\nHere are two good articles to read about it:\n\nhttp://www.yogajournal.com/practice/615_1.cfm\nhttp://www.yogajournal.com/practice/244_1.cfm
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probably caused due to the stress and tension in the muscles that support the spine.  A regular practice of yoga offers an effective cure for back pain.  Thus Yoga is an excellent therapy for healing injured and sore back muscles, speeding time to recover from an injury and preventing reinjury. It also reduces the risk of disability due to back pain.  you can try
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Yes. It is caused by a bacterium, Clostridium tetani, that is introduce to the body by a break in the skin. Typical injuries are: puncture wounds, scrapes, lacerations, frostbite, surgery, crush wounds, abscesses, childbirth and IV drug use.
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It is good for anybody. Yoga shastra (Science of Yoga) does not recognize artificial barriers created by man. It works for the physical and spiritual well being of all mankind.\n\nOnly conditions are 1) Learn it from a qualified person and\n\n                     2) Practice it regularly.
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There are many types of yoga, but when most people refer to it they mean Hatha Yoga, which is the yoga of the body. There are also yoga of the mind, yoga of wisdom, yoga of devotion, and others.\nAs far as yoga of the body is concerned, it causes you to use all the muscles in your body, and stretches them a little more each day, such that the life-giving fluids are able to circulate properly around the body, therefore avoiding things like reumatism and arthritis in later life.\nAs each muscle is strengthened, it helps guard against injury, and keeps the body in good shape.\nAdditionally, the breathing techniques, and concentration techniques are an aid to the mind.\nThe combination helps you in every activity in life, as nothing is 'too much trouble', so you do many more things than you would otherwise do, and therefore have a far more fulfilling life.
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Yoga is a great way to stretch but it is sooo much more. It builds strength, balance, and spiritual connection. Yoga is the fountain of youth. There are different types of yoga depending on your goals. There are yoga styles with a heated studio like Bikram and Ashtanga which allow you to go really deep into the poses because you are already warmed up. The style I practice is called Anusara which is focused on alignment so the chances of injury are very little. Check with your local studio and make sure your instructor knows about your ability level and any injuries. \nJust to add to the other comments, Pilates is about strengthening your core more than about flexibility. Yoga is better for flexibility.\nNamaste!
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Most martial arts will ask a lot friction on the joints.\nSo it will be not a bad idea to ask a couple of doctors first what the problem really is and find out what movements will stimulate the strength in that joint.\nTry a chiropractor they will tell you how to do this.\n\ndon't go for the most spectacular martial arts they will give you stress on the joints.\n\n\nYoga will be the best thing to choose in your case,\n this because yoga will not put any pressure on the points you don't want to have it on\nYoga is a balance between you and your body, so if it doesn't feel good you just don't do it.\n\nOh and you will find a lot of Tai Chi exercises and workshops on the internet these days.\nYou can do so many things just by visiting the right sites and consulting the right people, so it does not have to cost you more than one hour internet fora week of training.\nStill do this in consult of your doctor, this because your problem is really seious and will not go better when you take the wrong advice.\n\nTake care of it, it is a nasty shoulder you have/\n\nGood luck
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Yoga I see it as something positive so do anything you see would help but since you had a spinal sugery maybe you shouldn't do some of the moves that would put pressure on that region.
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The above answer is both correct and incorrect.  True, chiropractic will likely not have a profound effect on your injury, but chiropractors, including myself, treat extremities (ankles, knees, elbows, wrists, shoulders, TMJ, etc.), not only spinal injuries.  Any joint in the body can be effectively treated by a chiropractic physician.