Former yoga teacher in Wellington New Zealand
It can be hard to not comply with a teacher’s request in a group yoga class, to be the odd one out doing something different. But you are the ultimate expert in your body. It’s ok to say no, do something different or not do something at all.
Research has updated our thinking about what helps with recovery from acute injury. Moving on from rest, ice, compression and elevation (RICE) model to include optimal loading. But what is optimal loading?
We’ve developed this idea that stretching is a panacea for pain or injuries. But the body is not that simple. After an acute (sudden) injury, wait 48 hours before you experiment with gentle movement.