Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about sciatica, shoulder positioning, and warrior 1 back leg. 

Your questions:

1. I've been listening to your podcast for a while. After hearing the question from the lady about sciatica, I have joined your platform. I recently had a flare-up of sciatica in my right leg and I started doing the classes that Kristin has online for sciatica mobility, hoping it will ease. I know from previous MRI scans that I have mild disc herniation L4-L5, L5-S1. My pain is like a tight wire down my back of my leg and calf and heel. Sometimes it's in the front of the shin. I'm struggling with the inconsistency of pain. It's definitely worse in the evening. I try to be as mobile as possible in the day, but do have a desk job. I've also had a prolonged issue with my right knee that has improved, but I know my mobility and right hip is much more limited than on the left side. I wonder if you had any further advice. I think your podcast and online classes are excellent. I'm passionate about functional movement for others and now I need to help myself.

2. She says some people seem to have trouble with lifting their arms and softening their shoulders. It looks like they always pull their shoulders up towards their ears when they go into cactus arms. What is the cause and what can I do to help/fix this?

3. In Warrior One with your back toes turned out about 30-45 degrees. If you pull the hip of the back leg forward, just enough to feel a good stretch in your back calf without feeling your knee being talked or twisted. Is that safe for your knee or does any action of trying to bring the hip of your back leg forward with the back hill down and your foot slightly turned out and angle twist and hurt that knee?

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Join Lara for a conversation about rehab science with Dr. Tom Walters, DPT, OCS. Dr. Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist that specializes in the treatment of pain and movement disorders. He is the founder of Rehab Science and dedicates his time to teaching people about human movement, pain, and how to most effectively recover from injury. Besides running his clinical practice, Tom served as a full-time undergraduate kinesiology professor for eight years where he taught human biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and pain science.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

* What is pathokinesiology?

* How important is biomechanics?

* How to unpack people's perceptions of pain.

* Tips to help you improve your awareness of your body and your energy.

* How to self-manage your pain.

* How movement snacks can be a key to your success. 

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Guest Resources:

Website - rehabscience.com

Instagram - @rehabscience

YouTube - youtube.com/@RehabScience

Book - Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal From Injury - https://a.co/d/8s2Tnz1

Connect with Lara Heimann, the Redefining Movement Podcast, and the LYT Method:

Lara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ 

Redefining Movement Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ 

LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about handstands, intermittent back pain, and Bell’s palsy. 

Your questions:

1. I have a handstand question for the podcast. I am following the idea to pull the femur up and I'm quite stable in my handstand hop until I have to inhale again. Then all falls apart and I sink down. Do you guys have any tips?

2. How do I know if my intermittent back pain is a disc or a muscle?

3. One of my dearest friends’ husband has Bell's palsy. He was bitten by a tick about two weeks ago, and shortly after he woke up looking like he had a stroke. They ruled out the stroke, thank goodness. But one side of his face is drooping and he can't close one eye. Drinking is not easy. Whistling is out of the question had been told by his neurologist that it could be at least three months before any possibility of improvement occurs and that 80% of people will improve, hopefully returning to normal facial structure and nerve activity. I do not blame him for not wanting to wait and see. He is seeing an acupuncturist and after one session he felt a little better but no change. What experience do you have in treating Bell's palsy, if any, and what are the suggestions that you have for me to pass on to them? He's also on doxycycline for Lyme disease, but he has no symptoms other than half of his face being all kinds of droopy. He did start practicing gentle yoga online, which can only help. Of course, I believe that LYT yoga can be helped so much of what ails us humans. I wonder if the neuro programming can somehow help his face. I know it will help the rest of him and his mood too. And you never know. I really feel for him. And my friend too. Thank you.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

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Join Lara for a conversation about the importance of creative breaks and creativity. It’s true that we all have some level of creativity and there are ways to enhance it to our benefit. 

In this episode, learn about: 

* The significance of creativity in human history.

* How creativity impacts problem-solving.

* How creativity is tied to our brain reward centers.

* How letting the mind wander fosters creativity.

And so much more!

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Connect with Lara Heimann, the Redefining Movement Podcast, and the LYT Method:

Lara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ 

Redefining Movement Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ 

LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/

Sponsors:

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Today I have the second set of my Yoga Teacher Training graduates. They’ve just graduated from my LYT 200-hour online teacher training, and they are going out into the world to try and make it a better place.

We check in with everyone to hear why they joined, what they got out of the experience, and how it’s changed them.

Resources:

• https://lytyoga.com/lyt-yoga-teacher-training/

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We wanted to bring you one of our favorite past episodes to let you hear more about our amazing upcoming LYT teacher training:

Today I have a whole host of guests with me — my Yoga Teacher Training graduates. They’ve just graduated from my LYT 200-hour online teacher training, and they are going out into the world to try and make it a better place.

We check in with everyone to hear why they joined, what they got out of the experience, and how it’s changed them.

Resources:

• https://lytyoga.com/lyt-yoga-teacher-training/

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Join Lara for a conversation with physical therapist Scott van Niekerk. Originally from Zimbabwe, Scott is the founder, owner, and PT Director of Wholistic Physical Therapy in Brewster, New York, a facility with the goal of treating the entire human being. With a background in manual therapy, including being mentored by John Barnes, founder of the Myofascial Release approach to Physical Therapy, and a passion for holistic healing, Scott helps individuals achieve a pain-free active lifestyle. His approach encompasses physical therapy, nutrition, and a whole-person perspective, providing a safe and balanced environment for healing and restoring overall well-being.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

1. Scott’s background and how he transitioned from a physical therapist in Zimbabwe to one in the United States. 

2. The importance of a whole food diet in healing and recovery.

3. What is a wholistic approach to healing and how can it be achieved. 

4. Lifestyle advice for wholistic health. 

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Guest Resources:

Website - WholisticPhysicalTherapy.com

Instagram - @wholisticpt

Facebook - facebook.com/WholisticPT

Twitter - twitter.com/WholisticPT

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/scottwpt/

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Yoga Podcast, and LYT Yoga:

Lara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ 

Redefining Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ 

LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/

Sponsors: 

Visit relationshipschool.com/lara to get 50% off your first month of relationship coaching.

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about wrist pain, yoga in the sand, lower thoracic pain, and thumb pain.

Your questions:

1. My active cyclist, sixty-year-old student has been practicing LYT with me for more than a year. We celebrated the relief from chronic neck discomfort last winter. Remarkable improvement in his left hip mobility, where it was always painful for him. But the one thing that is not improving at all is his left wrist. He even feels discomfort when he is cycling. He can't weight bear on it. I believe it is coming from his left shoulder, the more immobile side for him. Can you please advise what I can do further to help him?

2. What are your thoughts on practicing yoga in the sand? Is the ground, as in grass-covered soil, the best surface for yoga or are different surfaces good for different goals?

3. I have a desk job, I'm becoming very creative in moving and supporting myself when at work. If you could, I want to hear more of why the spasm and pain are only showing at areas T8 through 12. 

4. What would you advise best for discomfort from the thumb from typing or holding the mouth? Do we focus more on mobility and stretching or do we want to strengthen it?

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Do you have a question?

DM Lara on Instagram: @lara.heimann

DM Kristin on Instagram: @kbwilliams99

Email us at [email protected]

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Join Lara for a conversation with Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW, a renowned psychotherapist, speaker, writer, and podcaster who specializes in the treatment of chronic pain and related conditions. With her book The Meaning of Truth and her online courses "Freedom from Chronic Pain" and “Freedom from an Anxious Life,” she has guided hundreds of thousands of people worldwide toward lives of freedom. Through her brand, The Cure for Chronic Pain, including her Website, YouTube Channel, and Podcast with over 3 million downloads, Nicole shares her personal experience and transformative work with individuals, teaching them how to heal themselves without medication or surgery. Drawing from the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno, Nicole's programs utilize a unique personal narrative, JournalSpeak, to rewire neural pathways, allowing the mind and body to achieve equilibrium and dissolve chronic symptoms. Nicole's passion, expertise, and personal journey inspire individuals to reclaim their lives, find inner strength, and embrace a newfound freedom for living.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

1. Nicole’s personal story, particularly as it interfaces with chronic pain.
2. The role of psychology and understanding the root causes of chronic pain.
3. Why it can be so difficult to get out of chronic pain.
4. The interconnectedness of physical pain, anxiety, and stress.
5. Recommendations for a lifestyle that can prevent chronic pain.
6. The importance of support and knowing that you are not alone when experiencing pain and suffering.

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Guest Resources:

Website - thecureforchronicpain.com

Podcast - The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cure-for-chronic-pain-with-nicole-sachs-lcsw/id1439580309

Instagram - @nicolesachslcsw

YouTube - https://youtube.com/@thecureforchronicpainwithn6857

Nicole’s Book - The Meaning of Truth: embrace your truth. create your life. - https://a.co/d/aXFYgve

The Community (Facebook) - JournalSpeak with Nicole Sachs, LCSW Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/132748670815140/

Connect with Lara Heimann, The Redefining Yoga Podcast, and LYT Yoga:

Lara Heimann Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.heimann/ 

Redefining Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/redefiningyogapodcast/ 

LYT Yoga Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytyogamethod/

Sponsor:

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Welcome to Wednesday Q&A, where you ask questions and we answer them!

In this Wednesday Q&A, we answer your questions about can you achieve perfect posture with a broken bone, distal finger proprioception, disc function and spinal alignment, and bunions.

Your questions:

1. Can you achieve perfect posture if you’ve broken an important bone like the collarbone?

2. I have a podcast question about proprioception motor control hypermobility in the distal finger joints. I have known for a while that a sign of EDS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a hypermobility syndrome, in kids is fine and gross motor skill development, which I had. I recently learned that in addition to being clumsy and running into things, EDS folks tend to drop objects a lot due to proprioceptive issues. My phone currently has a lot of cracks in it. Do you guys have any ideas on how to improve distal finger proprioception?

3. What is a disc and its function? And what are your thoughts about chiropractic adjustment or muscle strengthening for better spinal alignment?

4. I've never had a problem with bunions until recently, although I've noticed the bony bump on the joint at the base of my big toe when I bought a new pair of trainers comfortable with wide enough toe space, they were rubbing a little bit on that bone. It didn't really hurt, but I could feel it after a couple of weeks, it started to become really painful and inflamed. I'd like to think that I'm doing the correct things by wearing correct toes. There's the toes, spacers, exercising, massaging my feet, walking, barefoot, posture, etc. I also got myself a bunion cushion for when I'm wearing shoes that that does not seem to help. My question is whether that can be caused by an inflammatory disease such as rheumatism. I had a blood test a while ago and it turned out that one of the markers was elevated. It would be great if you could discuss bunions and how to treat them on the podcast. 

To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: lytyoga.com/blog/category/podcasts/

Do you have a question?

DM Lara on Instagram: @lara.heimann

DM Kristin on Instagram: @kbwilliams99

Email us at [email protected]

Sponsors:

Shop my favorite 100% Science-Backed Amino Acid Supplements. Enter code "LYT" to save 30%. aminoco.com/LYT

Check out and sign up for LYT Daily and The LYT Studio, including our 1-week FREE trial of each here:

https://lytyoga.uscreen.io/

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