Re: Stretching - Range of Motion

[Guest guest]

Hi Dew,

I don't know if you were responding to a note but thanks for the

information. For the past 4 years I have taken yoga twice week at my

gym. Maybe I overstretched something to cause my piriformis injury.

Because of that I had to skip my yoga past 2 weeks and probably

still this week. I stretch main muscles 3-4x week at gym. I am very

limber and can slap my hands on the floor without bending my legs.

My shoulder is constantly acting up so I don't stretch it. Gym class

was a long time ago since I am now 50.

Debbie L

>

> I learned Yoga in college. I can't do many asanas now

> but the knowledge of how and what to stretch helps

> me. I do all that I can to achieve the very simple poses.

>

> I guess Yoga has gone Hollywood and aerobic but you

> can gently stretch what feels good for you and only to

> a tiny bit beyond your comfort level. " No pain, no gain. "

> is for nutcases. Do try to do some stretching or you will

> lose your range of motion.

>

> Just the stretches you learned in gym class will be of help.

> (Circa 1968 here. LOL!) With gentle motions you'll be

> delighted with what flexibility you can gain.

>

> WARNING: DO NOT stretch a joint that is flaring, swollen

> or tender. That's the time for icing or heat. Opinions vary.

>

> pas un docteur

> Dew

>

[Guest guest]

Don't worry if you can't touch the floor. It wasn't something I could

do overnight. I am not trying to brag either, just show I am flexible.

My husband can't touch his toes unless he bends his knees. A few years

ago he could only reach his thighs. Just do what you are able to do.

Everyone probably balances on one leg much better that me. I am lousy

at that.

Debbie L

>

> > wow Debbie, you can slap your hands on the floor without bending

your

> > legs?????

> >

> > I don't think I have EVER been able to do that. You go girl!!!!

>