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Can I Do Yoga With Knee And Joint Pain?

There is gap in my knee joint bones but no pain.during walking I feel some discomfort.my left knee can not take much pressure while climbing the stairs.my age is 65years.I also do yoga exercises comfortably.no problem in sitting down, on the floor.I want to ask you wether I should do yoga or not
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
hello healthcare user,,,
yoga is extremely useful..but it should be done under expert guidance...not every AASAN is for everyone...like wise patients should avoid all the exercises needing kneeling down for example VAJRASAN.pls avoid such exercises....rest all you should continue...thank you
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Can I Do Yoga With Knee And Joint Pain?

hello healthcare user,,, yoga is extremely useful..but it should be done under expert guidance...not every AASAN is for everyone...like wise patients should avoid all the exercises needing kneeling down for example VAJRASAN.pls avoid such exercises....rest all you should continue...thank you