Some Yoga Poses Are Risky for the Shoulder and Wrist

Orthopedic Physician Dr. Badia was featured on SPATEAM about shoulder and wrist injuries in yoga when performed incorrectly

When it comes to avoiding shoulder injury, yoga practitioners – yogis — might well heed the words of Roman lyric poet, Horace: “Think carefully about what your shoulders may refuse and what they are capable of bearing.” That is the warning from noted hand and upper limb orthopedic surgeon Alejandro Badia MD, referring to the more advanced, intense yoga poses – like the downward dog or the low plank – which put significant stress on shoulders and other upper-limb joints and muscles.”

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by Dr. Alejandro Badia, June 19, 2020

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