Neuropathy and yoga
 

I think it was on this site that I saw someone write about yoga and neuropathy.
I think they said there is a type of neuropathy that gets worse with yoga.
Does anyone remember anything about this?

I appreciate any info none can give me if you remember the thread. I ebeen doing a lot of research but can't find it.

The only thing that I can find is a case report oi sciatic neuropathy possibly arising from yoga Practice of yoga may cause damage of both sciatic nerves: a case report. - PubMed - NCBI.

Hi Hopeful,

I don't have PN but I have nerve damage and CRPS and generally fussy nerves in one leg.

I can see where yoga has the potential to adversely affect nerves. I have been doing yoga for over a year now and have noticed that it can aggravate nerves if I go into some of the positions too deeply. For example if I downward dog or forward bend so that it looks like a textbook perfect pose then within a day or two I start getting some zingers and electrical feelings in a nerve tract that is unaffected by my condition. I can only assume it is because it is getting stretched or compressed in some way, possibly at the spine. After the phenomenon repeated itself under the same conditions I quit pushing those poses as hard and the symptoms went away.

There are many ways that yoga benefits me or I would give it up. It even seems to help my affected areas but I do have to modify some positions and avoid some others entirely. Like any new exercise, approach it gently and listen to your body. Yoga can be much harder than it looks so go easy on yourself if you go ahead.

:hug:

Thank you Littlepaw and kiwi33. I've tried it a few times and sometimes I feel worse after. I was hoping it would be good for me. I've just been in such bad pain recently. I'm not sure whats going on. Maybe it's just because it is so cold.
Praying for better days!
Thanks again!

I did serious yoga for about 10 years.
Maybe I did additional damage to my condition.
I think about this often. Especially considering that I was diagnosed with joint hyper mobility syndrome.

Read this:
How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body - The New York Times

Yoga helped me
 

I know yoga effects people differently and it does take some getting used to but I thought I'd add that it helped me...I think it helped calm my nerves and helped increase blood flow to initiate healing.

I did IVIG and am still doing yoga and also managing stress better...I credit these things for helping my recovery.

Sven

Sven I also get IVIG. I manage my stress with meditation but I was finding that yoga is very calming. it was just really hurting. I can't figure out if I'm in a flare.
Thanks!

Healthgirl I saw this article on line too. Trust me I am no where near a head stand. I was being very careful not to go past what felt comfortable for me. I'm not sure what is happening.

Yoga's not for me
 

I do believe the meditation and breathing aspects of yoga can be quite beneficial for PN but really it depends on what causes your PN. If it's structural then I would be really careful as I feel some of the poses can do more harm then good. Many are weight bearing on a joint which can cause issues. Some instructors over emphasize stretching of hips and shoulders. Ligaments overstretched can be tricky to heal and cause issues for the bones they hold together. And then there's the matter of back bending and what that does to the lumbar spine. All this can result in inflammation which is not wanted by any of us.

A lot of trouble can be reduced by vetting your yoga teacher. Certification programs are not created equal. I personally prefer Pilates for safe exercising with a separate meditation and breathing practice.

Some of us flair when overheated, making exercising difficult. I usually fit into this category and it is really a frustration. :(