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Women’s Day: 3 Yoga Poses That Cause Injuries In Women
When it comes to yoga, minor injuries such as bruises are not uncommon.
Due to the added motion in their hips and pelvises, women are more prone to certain injuries. Women have smaller bone dimensions and are predisposed to lower bone density, which increases their risk of bone injuries.
It is also important to note that women are more appropriately built for many of the poses that make up asana sequences. In addition, there are yoga poses that can cause injuries to women, especially in the hip area.
However, there are some yoga poses that may cause women injury [1].
Yoga Poses That Cause Injuries In Women
In yoga, lower back pain is the most commonly reported injury, which can occur if the spine is rounded in forward folds and downward dogs, or if the leg is kept too straight when entering a pose - a common injury reported in women [2].
1. Headstand (Salamba sirsasana)
Among the yoga poses most often cited for injuries is the headstand. If this pose is performed incorrectly, neck and back injuries can occur. In addition to being the most challenging yoga pose,
Putting your entire body weight on your neck can result in neck strain and injury. The situation is worse for people with sensitive necks - women are more likely than men to suffer from neck pain and are less likely to recover from such pain than men [3].
2. Standing forward bend (Uttanasana)
A hamstring injury is more common in women than in men and is associated with a lengthy recovery period and a high risk of recurrence [4].
3. Shoulder stand (Salamba sarvangasana)
If you are not careful when getting into Salamba Sarvangasana, it can cause serious pain to your spine and neck. It is an unstable pose and our bodies are not used to getting into such positions, therefore beginners should refrain from performing this yoga posture [5].
On A Final Note...
Yoga is no different from any other workout in that it is important to maintain the right form and body posture to maximise health benefits and avoid injury.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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