Soreness in thighs.
Soreness in thighs.
Any ideas or tips for dealing with pain and stiffness in thighs, especially after sitting. I have been doing more sitting of late but am noticing a real stiffness in my thigh muscles...hobbling around for a while like an old man...well I am quite old!!!!!!
Re: Soreness in thighs.
light yoga, especially with postures held for several minutes like Paschimottasana.philji wrote:Any ideas or tips for dealing with pain and stiffness in thighs, especially after sitting. I have been doing more sitting of late but am noticing a real stiffness in my thigh muscles...hobbling around for a while like an old man...well I am quite old!!!!!!
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Re: Soreness in thighs.
You might get some ideas from this thread on the other DW - http://www.dhammawheel.com/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=16428.
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Re: Soreness in thighs.
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Re: Soreness in thighs.
I have the same problem and have found that sitting for shorter intervals more often allows me to extend my total sitting time.
Re: Soreness in thighs.
Some light exercise and followed by light stretching or yoga when the tissues are warm may help.
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa
Re: Soreness in thighs.
I perform at least one complete set of the Yi Jin Jing every single day. When done properly it relaxes all the joints and increases flexibility dramatically. However, it takes at least 90 days of daily practice before a. the habit really sets in, and b. the sense of relaxedness is properly sensed. It is, IMHO, definitely worth persevering with this practice.
“Not till your thoughts cease all their branching here and there, not till you abandon all thoughts of seeking for something, not till your mind is motionless as wood or stone, will you be on the right road to the Gate.”
Re: Soreness in thighs.
Regular rigorous exercise, if possible. Running will increase the soreness in the short term, but I've found on a long-term basis it has really helped improve my sitting and posture.
Re: Soreness in thighs.
Try a chair. If you can not sit in a chair after all this time, learn to relax. Yoga, tai chi exercise. You have not grown up sitting on the floor . . .philji wrote:Any ideas or tips for dealing with pain and stiffness in thighs, especially after sitting. I have been doing more sitting of late but am noticing a real stiffness in my thigh muscles...hobbling around for a while like an old man...well I am quite old!!!!!!
Re: Soreness in thighs.
Epsom salt bath.... 2 C with some baking soda. not too hot
Not last night,
not this morning,
melon flowers bloomed.
~ Bassho
not this morning,
melon flowers bloomed.
~ Bassho