Numb Legs

[Jundo]

I posted this before, making some fun at the Japanese emphasis on "proper form."

Let's just say that about 1/4 of the following is true ...





Gassho, J

STLah

[ZenHarmony]

Hi, Victor!

I have some serious issues with my back/hips/pelvis and what has helped the most (and can help anyone who sits for any length of time in their day) is piriformis exercises. They literally reset the position of your pelvis, which eases the pressure off your sciatic nerve.

https://www.spine-health.com/conditi...ysical-therapy

Gassho,

Lauren

st, lah always!

[Tai Do]

Thank you, Jundo, Taigu and Lauren.
Your suggestions will be very helpful. I'll buy the suggested book and do the exercises.
Gassho,
Mateus
Sat/LAH

[Victor]

Hi, Victor!

I have some serious issues with my back/hips/pelvis and what has helped the most (and can help anyone who sits for any length of time in their day) is piriformis exercises. They literally reset the position of your pelvis, which eases the pressure off your sciatic nerve.

https://www.spine-health.com/conditi...ysical-therapy

Gassho,

Lauren

st, lah always!

Thanks so much!

Gassho!

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[Timchenko_Oleg]

It is better to sew an individual zafu :-)

Gassho,
Oleg
Sat today, Lend a Hand

[Ryumon]

I think it’s common among meditators to assume that this pain is normal. It’s not, at least not always. I’m actually off to see a vascular surgeon tomorrow about issues with circulation in my right leg. So don’t just assume that you need to work through the pain; it could be a serious medical issue that needs attention.

Gassho,

Kirk

[Victor]

I think it’s common among meditators to assume that this pain is normal. It’s not, at least not always. I’m actually off to see a vascular surgeon tomorrow about issues with circulation in my right leg. So don’t just assume that you need to work through the pain; it could be a serious medical issue that needs attention.

Gassho,

Kirk

Thanks! I'll definitely bear that in mind.

Gassho
V

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[Jundo]

I think it’s common among meditators to assume that this pain is normal. It’s not, at least not always. I’m actually off to see a vascular surgeon tomorrow about issues with circulation in my right leg. So don’t just assume that you need to work through the pain; it could be a serious medical issue that needs attention.

Gassho,

Kirk

Yes. If a condition persists no matter what is done, or is extreme or unusual, talk to a doctor!

We will sit for your leg, Kirk.

Gassho, J

SatToday, lah

[GrasshopperMan17]

thank you all so much for the various bits of advice on this thread i am dealing with my legs falling asleep too, and from this thread ive learned how to prepare my zafu before meditation, that i probably should stretch before practice, and that i should invest in a zabuton cushion. you all have been extremely helpful, and i am grateful.

Gassho,
John

[GrasshopperMan17]

I just sat comfortably and without distractions for 15 minutes today thanks to the advice in this thread. thank you all so much!

Gassho, John

[Bion]

I just sat comfortably and without distractions for 15 minutes today thanks to the advice in this thread. thank you all so much!

Gassho, John

Lovely!!!

SatToday

[JimInBC]

Thank you for the wonderful advice on this thread. I currently can sit Burmese for about 20 minutes - the first 15 minutes in relative comfort and the last 5 minutes in a fair amount of discomfort. If I'm going to sit for 25 minutes or longer I use a chair. This thread has helped me both feel good about my current decision to use a chair for longer sits and given me some great advice to try in working with longer sits in Burmese style. Thank you.

Gassho,
Jim
Sat Today