Hello,
The symptoms of heaviness and numbness in both arms after starting yoga could be due to multiple reasons:
Possible causes:
Muscle strain / nerve compression in the neck or shoulder (common if new exercises were started suddenly).
Cervical spondylosis or nerve impingement (especially if pain/numbness radiates to arms).
Vitamin deficiencies (
B12, D3,
Calcium).
Poor posture during yoga leading to temporary nerve/muscle irritation.
Rarely, neurological issues if weakness persists.
What you can do:
Stop difficult postures temporarily and focus on light stretching.
Check posture during yoga practice.
Get blood tests:
Vitamin B12,
Vitamin D, Calcium.
If numbness/heaviness continues or worsens, get an orthopedic/neurology consultation and a cervical spine X-ray/MRI may be needed.
Red flag signs: If you develop severe weakness, loss of grip, imbalance, or speech/vision issues â seek emergency medical care.
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Best regards,
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician