Tues. Apr. 1st - 9:30-10:45am
Shoulder Blade Pain:
Is It Dorsal Scapular Neuropathy?
** Class had to be cancelled last week, so I've moved this important topic forward to this week!**
Wed. Apr. 2nd - 9:30-10:30am
Knees, ITs, & Hips
*Live online via Zoom*
Join me online this Wednesday morning some great Therapeutic Yoga! Here’s what I’ve got on the menu this week:
Tues. Apr. 1st - 9:30-10:45am
Shoulder Blade Pain:
Is It Dorsal Scapular Neuropathy?
Dorsal scapular neuropathy is characterized by pain, numbness, or weakness in the upper back and shoulder blade region. It commonly occurs from compression or irritation of the dorsal scapular nerve, which supplies sensation and muscle control to that area. Repetitive movements, poor posture, or direct trauma to the nerve often cause this condition, and as such, the condition commonly evolves over time, worsening if the pattern in the associated fascia surrounding the nerve pathway is not properly loosened and repaired.
Symptoms typically include achiness, cramping, burning, or deep-seated painful tension in your upper back and shoulder blade that worsens with activity. If you have ever had these sensations or symptoms in this region of your upper back, there is a good chance your dorsal scapular nerve was involved. If you have experienced this unpleasant phenomenon more than once, or it happens regularly as the area ‘flairs-up’, then it’s time to do something about it before the situation worsens and becomes much more painful. If you are already at the point of constant symptoms and pain, fear not! With gentle and consistent care, you can downgrade the situation quickly and overtime still completely heal from this unpleasant ordeal! Dorsal scapular neuropathy usually responds favorably to a combination of fascial rolling or massage, therapeutic stretching, and gentle mobility exercises. Once the nerve impingement releases, efforts to safely restrengthen can begin. In this class, we focus on step one – releasing the nerve impingement on the dorsal scapular nerve and repairing the damaged fascia which is causing the issue.
Join me on this anatomical exploration as we each learn to determine what is going on in this region of our back, and how we can help to keep it mobile and healthy!
Wed. Apr. 2nd - 9:30-10:30am
Knees, ITs, & Hips
Join me for a day dedicated to the maintenance and improved function of our knees, IT bands and upper thing musculature, and our hips. Through a combination of fascial rolling, long hold stretching, stabilizing techniques, and accessible anatomy concepts, this class will give you key insights into what is happening in your own knees, how you can improve pain and restore / maintain healthy mobility and strength, and why your IT bands and hips are important in the process of caring for your knees!
Register at: www.centeredwithinyoga.com/in-person-and-virtual-classes
I look forward to seeing you in class!