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pinkwind -> RE: kneeling (3/4/2009 3:44:12 PM)
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Can't kneel these days, arthritis has seen to that, but there are ways and means to keep kneeling without too much stress.
Years ago i used to do hatha yoga, and one of the asanas(positions) used was called vajrasana, the diamond pose, one that could be adopted for a period of time without stress. Maybe taking up yoga might help, or at least doing stretching and flexing exercises before a session could help with stamina.
i would also look at kneeling mats which would help lessen the impact of prolonged kneeling, as well as possibly not kneeling for as long in on go, but changing position before the numbness really sets in, and then going back to it later in the session.
What you have to pay heed to is that the damage to the knees, and the crush syndrome chemicals that you release into the body after each session can have a cumulative effect, both on the knees themselves but on the renal system, that and the possibility of damaging any varicose veins trapped whilst kneeling, and the possible resulting DVT.
Lessening the time kneeling at one go, altering position, using a kneeling pad, all should help. As for the rest, so long as you take care you should have aeons of kneeling time in front of you!
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