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Can stretching the thigh muscles, in yoga class, cause bruising? i keep finding bruises on my thigh the day after i take class.??
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Yes: Especially if new to yoga. Or really stretching muscle. There is some tearing of muscle that occurs. Some bruising is not uncommon.
Answered 9/25/2018
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Yes: excessive stretching may in theory cause rupture of small vessels leading to bruising. You should however see a doctor for an evaluation for a possible underlying bleeding disorder.
Answered 7/22/2014
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