Yoga, Elbow Hyperextension And Poses To Be Careful In
If you practice Yoga, and have a degree of joint Hypermobility, be careful that you don't "Hyperextend" your elbows, especially in certain upper-body, weight-bearing positions. This may be particularly important if you have Tennis Elbow – In which case, it might be wise to temporarily avoid these and a few other "extended elbow" poses. (Where you're putting weight on your arms.) If you have a tendency toward Hypermobility due to Ligament Laxity (looseness) it's possible to damage your elbow joint by overstretching already lax ligaments. Unfortunately, this tends to happen cumulatively - sneaking up on you gradually with minimal symptoms to warn you in the early stages. Is it wise to continue practicing Yoga while you’re recovering from Tennis Elbow in the first place? Probably... There's a good chance Yoga will be beneficial to your recovery - It's just that these poses could potentially aggravate your symptoms if done incorrectly. (By Hyperextending your elbows.) For the full post: "Yoga, Elbow Hypermobility And Tennis Elbow" - visit: http://tenniselbowclassroom.com/tennis-elbow-posts/yoga-elbow-hypermobility-tennis-elbow/
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Editor's Notes
- Yoga, Elbow Hyperextension And Poses To Be Cautious In – or possibly avoid (temporarily) if you have Tennis Elbow – Especially if you have elbow joint Hypermobility due to Ligament Laxity!
- Elbow Joint Hypermobility: Who is more likely to have it?
- Are Men at risk?
- No - Men are a lot less likely to have the joint Hypermobility (due to Ligament Laxity) that allows elbow Hyperextension and puts the elbows at risk for damage.
- It’s Women - who are generally more likely to have the inherent joint Hypermobility (due to Ligament Laxity) that allows elbow Hyperextension and higher risks of joint damage in certain Yoga poses.
- Reverse Plank Pose – (Watch out for Elbow Hyperextension in this Yoga position if you have elbow joint Hypermobility.)
- Downward Dog Pose – (Watch out for Elbow Hyperextension in this pose if you have elbow joint Hypermobility.)
- Cobra Pose – (Watch out for Elbow Hyperextension in this Yoga position if you have elbow joint Hypermobility.)
- Correct Cobra Pose – (Correct elbow alignment: Elbows locked but without Hyperextension.)
- Correct Plank Position – (Correct elbow alignment: Elbows appear just short of locked. No Hyperextension.)
- Read the full article at Tennis Elbow Classroom – “Yoga, Elbow Hypermobility And Tennis Elbow” - About Ligament Laxity, Hyperextension and joint injury risks, and correct elbow positioning in upper-body, weight-bearing Yoga poses.