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Meniscus Tears in Yoga

Published Jan,30 2018  |  By Andrea Cespedes

The meniscus is a C-shaped piece of cartilage located between your shinbone and thighbone. Each knee has two menisci. A torn meniscus may cause pain, swelling and stiffness. If certain yoga poses are performed without proper alignment, your meniscus is at risk for injury.

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