Trembling muscles during postures

Enigmamann · 10-06-2006, 06:59 AM

I suffer from a number of medical conditions and have been doing yoga to improve my health. I have sleep apnea and associated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Sometimes my muscles start to tremble during postures. I was wondering if this was something to be concerned about - e.g. could the trembling be causing the muscles to shorten?

Secondly, is yoga contra-indicated in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, with which I have recently been diagnosed?

TIA

Enigmamann

InnerAthlete · 10-06-2006, 12:50 PM

What sort of practice are you engaging in , what postures, and how long are you holding them with what actions please.

Generally speaking this sort of muscle condition is not an issue - and some would say it's dietary and sugars and caffeine should be reduced.

But you have some other things going on so a random answer based on a paragraph of info would be less thanr esponsible (for me).

What type of EDS are you exhibiting? Is there hypermobility in your joints?

Enigmamann · 10-08-2006, 10:43 AM

Hi,

And thanks for your response.

I am going to a yoga class for 1.5 hours per week, not very advanced. Postures include (please forgive any mis-spellings) dog, salutation to the sun, cat, plank, shoulder stand etc. I maybe hold them for 30 seconds or so.

The teacher told me that caffeine was causing the cramp I sometimes got in my feet and I found that cutting it out largely removed this cramp.

I am not sure of the type of EDS. It is either 3 or 4. I do have some hypermobility but not to a serious degree. For example I have a friend with EDS whose bones are prone to popping out; mine are just on the loose side - it actually helps with many postures, whereras my muscles are really stiff and tense.

InnerAthlete · 10-10-2006, 05:41 PM

Any condition of dehydration could be accouting for your muscle quiver. Coffee of course but a lack of fluids (water, fruits) and too much refined sugars are also cuplprits.

I don't think EDS is contraindicated but I sure would use care with students relative to passive poses. JJust floping into a pose without the proper synergy isn't going to be that healthy for anyone. In fact hypermobile or very supple students have far more risk factors than stiff ones.

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Originally Posted by Enigmamann

Hi,

And thanks for your response.

I am going to a yoga class for 1.5 hours per week, not very advanced. Postures include (please forgive any mis-spellings) dog, salutation to the sun, cat, plank, shoulder stand etc. I maybe hold them for 30 seconds or so.

The teacher told me that caffeine was causing the cramp I sometimes got in my feet and I found that cutting it out largely removed this cramp.

I am not sure of the type of EDS. It is either 3 or 4. I do have some hypermobility but not to a serious degree. For example I have a friend with EDS whose bones are prone to popping out; mine are just on the loose side - it actually helps with many postures, whereras my muscles are really stiff and tense.

Enigmamann · 10-11-2006, 11:01 AM

Thanks again, Inner Athlete. Last night at class I was tired but had avoided all caffeine ansd sugar that day, and trembling was minimal - so maybe the cause is indeed dietary.

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10-06-2006, 06:59 AM	#1
Enigmamann Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Journalist, Translator Posts: 3	I suffer from a number of medical conditions and have been doing yoga to improve my health. I have sleep apnea and associated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Sometimes my muscles start to tremble during postures. I was wondering if this was something to be concerned about - e.g. could the trembling be causing the muscles to shorten? Secondly, is yoga contra-indicated in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, with which I have recently been diagnosed? TIA Enigmamann

10-08-2006, 10:43 AM	#3
Enigmamann Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Journalist, Translator Posts: 3	Hi, And thanks for your response. I am going to a yoga class for 1.5 hours per week, not very advanced. Postures include (please forgive any mis-spellings) dog, salutation to the sun, cat, plank, shoulder stand etc. I maybe hold them for 30 seconds or so. The teacher told me that caffeine was causing the cramp I sometimes got in my feet and I found that cutting it out largely removed this cramp. I am not sure of the type of EDS. It is either 3 or 4. I do have some hypermobility but not to a serious degree. For example I have a friend with EDS whose bones are prone to popping out; mine are just on the loose side - it actually helps with many postures, whereras my muscles are really stiff and tense.

10-11-2006, 11:01 AM	#5
Enigmamann Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Journalist, Translator Posts: 3	Thanks again, Inner Athlete. Last night at class I was tired but had avoided all caffeine ansd sugar that day, and trembling was minimal - so maybe the cause is indeed dietary.