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I used to have this same problem with SI and twisting moves. What really helped (me) was strengthening my core, especially lower abs. I try to remember to brace my core before twisting, each time (but this only worked once I strengthened my core).
Keeping the psoas nice and stretched really made a big difference too. I have to stretch that every day. I also do a little extra warming up of the lower back area before I do any twisty moves. Hope you find relief. You probably already know about Barbara Benaugh's Yoga for Stress Relief DVD, the SI routine. It really is like magic. |
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08-20-18, 08:33 PM | |
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Yes! I have that one and I took it back out last week.
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08-20-18, 08:34 PM | |
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Thank you very much for your replies. They have been very helpful.
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08-21-18, 12:27 AM | |
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I never did KCM workouts, but for me what kicked off sciatica and piriformis syndrome was regular FIRM tall box work with 15 lb dbs (30 lb total) Now I NEVER do that, and don't have the sciatica or piriformis symptoms either.
I found a nifty little routine that is magic for me, from the book "3 minutes to back pain relief" or something like that. Every day, in this order, for at least 30 seconds each: Child's pose with arms extended in front of your head Cobra, concentrating on NOT clenching glutes Cat/cow, alternating EXHALE when contracting, INHALE when extending Malasana (deep squat, doesn't matter what your foot position is, can elevate heels if needed) Upavistha konasana (wide-legged pose, can bend forward or side to side, whatever feels best) Baddha konasana (cobbler's pose) with spine straight or bent forward, whatever feels best. Not in the prescribed routine but I usually do 30 seconds at least of downward dog after this because it feels good. It sounds so simple but really made a difference for me. Haven't been to the chiropractor in years!
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08-21-18, 06:23 AM | |
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Jennifer, is it this book?
I’ve been dealing with piriformis syndrome for several years now. Oddly enough, when I was doing heavy weights with a trainer (three years ago), never had any problems. Nowadays, everything seems to cause a flare-up, especially twisting movements and Leslie walks. I get instant relief from the lower extremities segment from James Knight’s Gentle Yoga through Somatic Exploration (his first one—it’s a DVD-R), but would really like to work on prevention. ETA: Diana, Annette Fletcher's Perfect in 10 Stretch is a lifesaver as well. Hope you feel better soon!
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