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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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Dr. Michael Roman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

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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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

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.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/22/2014

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A member asked:

Can stretching the thigh muscles, in yoga class, cause bruising? i keep finding bruises on my thigh the day after i take class.??

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Michael Roman answered

Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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