I don't know if I've mentioned that I have been going to a yoga class twice a week. Not the same one as the first part of this past summer. That was Rose but since her husband was going to school at U of H, they moved to Houston. The class I've been going to is in El Campo which is about 15 miles further down the highway. It took me a while to get used to Abby's style and particularly because she ends each class with a christian prayer. Personally, I prefer silent meditation and thanks for our blessings, not being a christian, so I've learned to tune that part out while I think my own thoughts.
Abby
teaches in a very small gym, only three machines, a set of weights,
and boxing stuff. She has a sling that hangs from the ceiling and
she does some work in the sling though not as part of the class.
Except for the last two classes. Actually, before class. Last
Monday, she showed us how to do a split in the sling by supporting
your weight with the handles and your arms. I didn't try it but one
of the younger women in the class did. And then on Wednesday, Abby
asked if anyone wanted to work on their backbend in the sling and
showed us how to do that so I figured I would try it out.
The
back bend was no big deal but then I wanted to try the split so I got
in position and stretched my right leg out in front, no problem.
Then I switched and put my left leg out in front, and just as I was
flexing to pull myself up and out of the split, I heard a loud pop
and felt a sharp pain. Needless to say, I did no yoga that night.
Once
home and consulting the All Knowing Oracle, I learned I have a torn
hamstring. So for the last three days (and through the weekend) I
have been RICEing it (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and for as
loud as the pop was, it really hasn't been painful since that first
night. I can walk OK with no pain as long as I don't overdo it or
get twisty. Even so, I have been using a crutch or a cane to assist
to keep my weight off of it and I guess I have weeks, maybe a couple of
months of recovery and strengthening ahead of me.
I
got no sympathy from my daughter who called me a show off.
Well,
one good thing, it has kept me working on models which is good since
I heard from our glass blowing friends that yes, indeed, the open
house is going on.
Currently
working on this one.
Oh honey. Yes. Do the RICE thing. Be patient with yourself. It will heal. But it takes time.
ReplyDeleteOoh love the little dude! And LOL at your daughter - I was more impressed that you were trying to do it than she was :) Hope it heals faster than you expect!
ReplyDeleteNo, that's not what you want to hear. I, too, am impressed that you attempted the "move." Rest, ice, and time you can do because those are better options than medical intervention. You've got enough to keep you busy, and you'll be back in the yoga studio before you know it. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteHamstring injuries are no fun. And they take so long to completely heal. I'm glad you are keeping busy with work while RICEing (I wanted to type that because it sounds so clever).
ReplyDeleteOh, yikes. Thank goodness your walking isn't completely impaired (though the crutches sound like a good idea).
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain--literally.
ReplyDeleteThe gallery asked me, when I'm back in business, to make some of those silly little yoga wraps. That kind of yoga sounds OK.
oh, dear...so sorry!
ReplyDeleteHow really annoying, that hamstring. At least it went with a little drama.
ReplyDeleteAnd even though I'm sure you'd un-do that moment if you could, good for you for giving that maneuver a try!
You are far more flexible than I could ever be. Not sure why a caution was not given for this or some pre-training to ease one into the position? Love the gingko leaves.
ReplyDeleteSHOW OFF!
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