Downward dog and tendonitis

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Hi,
I have tendonitis and downward dog irritates it. I know my wrists will heal with the practice, but for now, is there anything I can do to lighten the strain on my wrists?.
As I said on my introductory post, I am disabled and today has been the first day I have been able to do yoga, granted I did 5 minutes and was exhausted. I know the yoga I practice (Ashtanga) is intense and challenging, but is the yoga I want to practice and be good at. So, do you have any advice for me with my wrists?
Once again, thank you so much for welcoming me!

Thank you Sincerely
Alessandra

4/19/0512:43 AM

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Sue 1Member

I have information from a certified Kinesiologist (dealing with various muscle and ligament injuries) that yoga aggrevates many injuries, and he recommends no yoga until all tendons and ligaments are healed.
If he is right or wrong I don't know, but I would look into it further before you do any yoga that does not feel right to certain parts of the body.

Sue

4/19/057:33 AM

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Vicky2Member

Dear Alessandra,
I don't know enough about this, but I would be careful doing exercises that feel injurious to the body. You may aggrevate your problem further. Maybe avoid the poses that do not feel good for now and go slowly. Do the things that feel comfortable and not painful.

Love
Vicky

4/19/057:39 AM

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IndaMerit-Amun

Dear Alessandra,

I have to agree with Sue and Vicky.
I had a shoulder injury and I was told not to do yoga until the shoulder was healed, even though yoga is the only exercise that I like to do, aside from walking.
Just listen to your body, and do what feels right for you.

Love, Inda

4/20/051:17 PM

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SandyMember

Hi Alessandra,
I don't know much about this, wish I could offer you advise. I would check with your doctor. I have severe neck problems and they tell me that any exercise I can do, even if it's 5 minutes will help, but it hurts like heck sometimes.Have you discussed this with your doctor?
I'm holding you in my heart and prayers,
Sending love,

4/25/053:01 AM

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