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Yeah I’m guessing it must be a pinched nerve too, but luckily it hasn’t been happening as much so I’m hoping it’s getting better! Although another concern I have is that my shoulder muscle that I put against the pole when I shoulder mount hurts A LOT, and I’m not sure if I’m not doing it right?? I know that’s a little vague but has anyone experienced a similar problem?

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Thanks ladies https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif The weird thing is that the girls who work there were nicer to the girls that didn’t win but who did get jobs there… I would think that they would have been more competition… oh well, not a big deal anyway. Thanks for the support it means a lot!

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owch!! im sorry that happened, i have lost some skin on my wrist from gripping too tight on moves like the back hook spin and such… and tonight i was at a party where there was a pole but it was a different material than im used to and im pretty sure i will have a very bad rash on my legs and butt tomorrow morning haha! oops! but i hope your injury heals quickly!!

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drkfaery i would be down to carpool!!!

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Thank you!!! And yeah Roxy I actually did win a prize, $600!! Makes me want to do all the amateur nights everywhere! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_lol.gif

Also Sissy I was totally nervous before but after getting onstage I felt so unbelievably good and free and empowered! If you wanted to you could totally rock an amateur night!

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I wish I could answer your question but I too have a bruising problem that I want to know the risks about! I’m anemic and it definitely shows on my legs, I mean I know everyone bruises from poling but for example yesterday after practicing I had a sort of hot-cold burning pain spearing through my inner thigh, it felt like I was internally bleeding! It did eventually go away so I’m gonna wait to see if it happens again before I go to a doctor, but I’m just wondering if I can do permanent damage by bruising too much too often?

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I have a question too regarding this thread! Do instructors have to be certified, or have any other requirements like that? And what’s a good organization to get certified through? Thanks!

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That would be so fun to have a halloween-themed challenge!! I’m NUTS about Halloween too, actually it’s a huuuuge deal in my college town that lasts almost a whole week so I always have to make like 3 or 4 costumes! I love making my own costumes too and I probably spend way too much time on them haha…. a few years back I spent two months crafting a Princess Leia gold slave outfit, but it was well worth it! My boyfriend of the time, a total Star Wars geek, was happy about it https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif Just today I actually was thinking about what to be this year, hopefully something that I can move around in so I can make a fun costumed pole video!

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AHHHHH OMG Dropkick Murphys AND pole dancing???!! That video was like the best combination of things EVER!!! Why haven’t I seen that before?! Veena I absolutely hope you do that competition so I can come watch you win!!!

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Yeah I had SUCH a great time! Thanks again Veena and Stellabella and Drkfaery and everyone else who helped put this on, I hope we get a chance to do another one soon!

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once at a kickboxing class we were doing warm up relays across the floor and i ran three steps before totally seizing up my quad and almost falling over–I couldnt lift that leg for the rest of the day and it was sore for like three days after, all from a few steps of running! and it was probably something as simple as the fact that i shifted my weight just before i started running and overcompensated or whatever… so anyway accidents can happen no matter how prepared we think we are but doing the prep work does lessen the chances. and there are chances of accidents happening while doing ANYTHING in life–hell, i’ve hurt myself ironing before, twice!–but we don’t stop driving or climbing stairs or doing those everyday things because of it. i think if you worry ABOUT worrying about it, you will psyche yourself out more than if you just say ‘well, i had a mishap and it taught me to always be vigilant, even on moves that i am comfortable with. now i’m gonna get better and give it another go!’

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I’m here I’m here I’m here!!! I would LOVE to meet up for a pole jam or something!!! Seriously that would be a dream come true https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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"Crappy performance"??? No way!!!! That was phenomenal, seriously, my eyes were glued to the screen. You have such a stage presence–even when you were probably panicking, it looked like you had such confidence, if you hadn’t told me about the wardrobe problem I would’ve never known. Congrats to you on your determination and on a truly skillful and inspiring performance!

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This video brought tears to my eyes too! I’m so glad I found this site and I think Veena is the most amazing, positive inspirational person! And everyone else here is so wonderful and supportive. I’m truly thankful https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif

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Oh those sound perfect I’ll definitely look for those!! Thanks ladies!! https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_e_biggrin.gif