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No I don’t think so cause you would have no grip when you lean back. And the idea is to really incorporate a nice back bend. I cant do the Marley, too much pressure on my knee, but I can do the stargazer very easily with no pain. You just have to play with it and see if it works for you. Best way to enter is from a side saddle seat, drop outer leg to press against pole like in pole stand and holding inside leg by ankle.

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Thank you! So I suppose the leg where you didn’t need to grip was the free leg without stocking. I’m going to try some of your floorwork moves tomorrow 😉 Awesome stuff! Thanks for the info.

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Ah this was so much fun to watch and you guys rocked that sexy!!
What did you strap around your legs?

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Hi polegramma. Yes I also went for physio and worked on strengthening small muscles and posture while not poling for 3 months. Then I gradually started poling again and 5 Months later it’s back again. I have to mention though that I have not been consistent with my strengthening excerices and learning from you that it is long slow improvements, I realise that I have to be consistent and endure to feel results.

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Thx Runemist34 for your info. I’ve also switched to vacuuming on the left now and pole only once a week. But as Veena said, once I do the split grip or spins moves then I feel the irritation in the shoulder especially when I practice a combo. I ice initially after class and then apply heat after and during my shower. Feels more soothing. But tired of the re-occurences. So it comes down to rest and conditioning excerices. Thx

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@Runemist34 – how did you deal with your Bicep tendinitis? Mine keeps coming back :\

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Hi Veena, can you please post the link to your blog again on your elbow/forearm/bicep injury.
Both your previous links mentioned above aren’t listed on your server.

“I still have to be careful and go easy on the split grips. I did finally figure out what I did to my arm, I don’t know why I didn’t realize what it was right away but….I wrote a blog about it so if you want to know what happened you can read about it here”

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Hi All!
I too suffered from the, what I believe was a rhomboid strain.
Because of the inverting especially the Inverted V/Chopper/Inverted straddle the rhomboid muscles take a lot of strain and are constantly being pulled in these positions.

The best way to overcome the injury or even prevent it is to stand in a neutral upright position, arms by your side. Now engage your shoulder blades and pinch them towards each other/together. But very important, when doing this make sure your arms are not following. Therefore try and keep your shoulders by you side aligned with your neck and don’t let your shoulder move with the pinching to behind your neck. Hold it for 5 seconds and repeat 5 times or so. Do this as often during the day as you can remember.

Next you can follow up with weights. You can do the regular bent over row, but I find that the wider row is more effective. I don’t know what they call this excercise but I’ll try and explain.
Just as in a regular bent over row, you bend your elbow to bring the weight in your hand up to your chest and the elbow past your back while pinching the shoulder blade.

But now instead, resume the same position as the bent over row, but with a slight bent in the elbow pointing out to the side. Now raise the weight outwards and upwards. So if you are lifting the right hand weight, you will bring your hand out to your right side and then up as in a regular row ending with the pinch of the shoulder blade. It’s a much wider position the the regular row and is super effective for the rhomboid strain and strengthening. Do a few reps and start off with a light weight progressing further.

Good luck.

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oops, meant shins (not chins) wish I could edit comment.

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Hi, I don’t know about the ankle protector but I’m using the Inner Thigh Protector from Mighty Grip. Eventually the strap does stretch and so you’ll find it rolls up a bit when your transitioning, but it does provide a nice grip.
This said, I wouldn’t recommend you use it to learn new moves or trying to avoid the pain as you may become dependent on it and your skin may not get the chance to adjust.
I would however recommend these products when you are recovering or trying to protect an injury or want to avoid bruising, let’s say before a special event.
I’m currently protecting my inner thigh as I’ve torn my adductor ligaments where it joins the muscle. The protector helped me to avoid direct pressure and pulling on the inner thigh so I could still continue practicing my pole while healing the torn ligament. It worked like a dream. Very happy with my decision to buy it. If you have very sensitive skin and tend to burn of skin, I would also recommend it, especially at the chins 🙂

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@calipolepixie – Try Tite Grip for your hands. Apply it 15-30min before your poling session. That is the only grip that works for my sweaty hands. and then itac for body parts such as knee and elbow pits. You can also try Dry Hands

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@Youngs7 – if I could LIKE your comment twice, I would. You said it!

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Yip I agree with many.

IMO, these are the factors that they need to pay attention to:

1. Professionalism

2. Classes should be held striclty according to PDC levels or beginner, intermediate, advanced. Beginners and walk-ins should not be mixed with intermediates/advanced

3. Safe pole practices should be taught. First Aid should be available. Equipment should be in safe condition.

4. Owners/instructors should be qualified in Pole and further educate themselves. They should also be qualified in First Aid.

5. Their should be a clear plan for every class and every level. Routines should be worked into class for every month or 3 months that incorporates the class curriculum.

6. Exams and showcases should be worked in every quarter or twice a year.

7. A good foundation must be laid i.t.o proper Warm-up and Cool down/Stretching

8. Strength training, conditioning, floor work, dancing and pole tricks should all be incorporated in a monthly agenda.

9. Results will motivate people and as for beginners, routines will keep them engaged.

10. Not too many students per class. Instructor must be able to give attention to every student and not just some (the preferred ones)

11. Never share your personal business dilemmas with your students. 

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I agree with AngelVonSpin. At the end of the day it is about your growth in Pole and you have to think about yourself and only yourself. Don't let other insecure people intimidate you. They will fall hard. The wheel always turns. You are a paying customer trying to achieve as much experience and skills to empower your abilities and no one can keep that away from you. I would say good riddins' you don't have to deal with that studio again. They don't deserve you!

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Thanks Kasanya. Will now follow up with a tennis ball to loosen any knots and then keep the trigger point tip in mind as I also had pain radiating from my pecs and often a pinched feeling in my traps & neck.

Though, I have to say that I feel a whole lot more confident about my recovery now that I have received such great advice from all of you!

This site and the people that make it is just awesome! Thank you ladies https://www.studioveena.com/img/smilies/icon_heart1.gif