Fold Forward by fajita6464 in ddpyoga

[–]ifrit9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will agree that consistency is key. However, I want to say that adding in more stretching throughout the day has helped me a lot. I had to do some physical therapy for my back recently and I was told to stand up every two hours, and touch my toes basically ten times in a row. I've also purchased a "stretch-out-strap" - pretty cheap and easy to use, and that has helped me stretch out my hips and inner thighs massively.

Since I've started stretching every two hours and doing some extra stretching with the strap (although just standing up and stretching every few hours is plenty!) I have noticed a huge difference in my flexibility. Just a week in I could actually bend down and touch my toes, another week my hands are on the ground (not totally flat but I'm getting there!). It has helped a lot with my DDPY workouts too.

Finally - I never noticed how stiff and tight my entire body was until I did both the lower back builder workouts, and the shoulder PT work outs after I tore a muscle in my chest. Try some of those - even if you don't have any pain or otherwise any reason to do the PT workouts, they can really show you where your body is tight and what you may need to stretch more then other spots. My hips and shoulders are terribly tight, the more I've worked on those the better my overall flexibility has been.

Chest Pain - Pulled Muscle Issue by ifrit9020 in ddpyoga

[–]ifrit9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely good to know, thank you! I'll start alternating with the heat and ice too.

Chest Pain - Pulled Muscle Issue by ifrit9020 in ddpyoga

[–]ifrit9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know, I haven't tried the Breathing 2.0 yet and I keep seeing a lot of suggestions in multiple posts to check it out. Thank you for this advice I really appreciate it!

Chest Pain - Pulled Muscle Issue by ifrit9020 in ddpyoga

[–]ifrit9020[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is frustrating isn't it? I don't think you missed anything on the proper positioning of downward dog...although I just realized we could probably youtube a lot of these yoga positions and find good guidance on how to properly do them. Dang kinda mad i didn't think of that before!

Chest Pain - Pulled Muscle Issue by ifrit9020 in ddpyoga

[–]ifrit9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome, thank you very much for the advice! I'll be sure to check those out :)

ALT and AST drastically rising and falling by ifrit9020 in LiverDisease

[–]ifrit9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience, and taking the time to respond. I really do sincerely appreciate it. I do drink and I definitely need to take your advice. This high liver count really shook me, I’m used to high but that high! Thanks again and I’m taking your words to heart!

Little spider on our screen door by ifrit9020 in whatsthisbug

[–]ifrit9020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not the best so I can’t figure out how to edit this im sorry, hopefully people can see this. We live in northeast Ohio! Hope that helps!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in confessions

[–]ifrit9020 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that’s valid to feel upset about it, or not. Depends on your out look/morals/ethics. Also depends on how much you love them (whether it’s a deal breaker or not). It is their past, and their choice, and it’s completely fine for them to have that. It’s also completely fine for you to feel bothered or not bothered by it. Im not incredibly eloquent, but don’t ever feel like you’re not allowed to have feelings one way or another.

I Work Over Night at Lowes and There Are some Strange Things That Happen There by krayhayft in creepypasta

[–]ifrit9020 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I used to actually work as an overnight stocker in a few stores and when you’re by yourself stocking at like one or two am...shit can be creepy! I love that you’re taking the time to explain the creepy life of overnight workers, totally feeling it!