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Hi Jade, I recently had a similar injury doing an Allegra. I needed 6 weeks off the pole and I was super mad at myself too! Sasha gives great advise. Here is what I did:
1) Ice at least 3-4 times a day for a couple of days and take some ibuprofen or naproxen if your stomach is okay with that.
2) Use a heating pad as much as you possibly can after that
3) Definitely Salonpas!! Alethea calls them crack patches for good reason! You can wear them for up to 12 hours. Look for rhe ones that use Capsicum as these do not have any odor. The ones with Metholatum are fabulous too, but they do give off an odor.
4) In addition to the bruised ribs, you could also have a muscle strain. The above tips will work for that as well.
5) You do need to rest. Super important., but make sure you at least get up and move around so you do not stiffen up.
6) As you start to feel better try to do some easy, light stretching. If you can go to a physiotherapist it can work wonders!
7) If you do not start to feel some relief in the next few days, or if you have severe breathing issues, then do go to a doc. They may be able to give you a Rx for a muscle relaxer. (Don't get Flexeril as it just makes you sleepy)
8) If you did bruise your ribs, a few days off will not be enough. Make sure you give yourself at least 2-3 weeks. You will be glad you waited!!
Good luck, hun! xoxo
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You can always release your bottom hand and drop right into a regular Scorpio. From there you can switch to Gemini and then the possibilities are endless!
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I want to say that you might need a combo. Dry hands will help with the sweat. That may be enough, so start with that. If it makes your skin too soft. then I would add a very thin layer of iTac, then wipe off with a cloth. Wait about 20 minutes between the layer of Dry Hands and the layer of iTac.
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I call mine “Sully”‘ which is based on Ann Sullivan. She was referred to as “The Miracle Worker”.
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I call mine “Sully”‘ which is based on Ann Sullivan. She was referred to as “The Miracle Worker”.
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Those are incredible photos. I hope your hubby recovers quickly and is not in too much pain.
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Almost bought one in December but couldn't justify the cost whilst buying Christmas presents. I tried it right there in the store and I loved it! I must go buy one, now!
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Felicia, I have a similar issue. My arms create a "Y" shape , so it puts too much strain on the joints of my elbows, wrists, and shoulders. I also tend to use my biceps more than I have to. I have to modify just about every move out there.
I talked to a physiotherapist and she gave me two things to try.
The first is kind of similar to the inward/outward motions that you tried, but it is more of a shift in the hand placement to change how the weight is distributed. Hope I can explain this properly. Get on all fours. Place your palms flat on the floor, then lean your weight into the hands. You should feel the weight distributed across the base/meat of your hand. Now, without moving your hand's placement, shift/pivot the weight more towards the base of your thumb, just under your wrist. You should feel a difference in the elbow and shoulder and wrist.
The next one might be difficult to explain, as it is more of a mental shift, and requires you to have an open mind about how positive energy/flow can affect your body. Get a partner and stand face to face. Place your hand on their shoulder, arm straight but not locked. Flip your arm so the palm is facing up. Have them GENTLY pull down on your arm at the crook of the elbow, while you resist. We tend to use our biceps when we resist. Now comes the tricky part. Stand in the same starting position. Close your eyes. Envision positive energy flowing from your shoulder, down your arm, and straight out beyond your fingertips. Then ask your partner to again, gently pull down while you resist. See if you feel any difference. This may take some practice and handstands would be a perfect exercise for this. The first tim eI did this I was amazed at how much more solid my arm was and she was not able to bend my arm like the first time.
Hope these tips help. Good Luck!
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I would call that beautiful, sensual, and strong. Definitely sexy and you should be proud. There are so many here that would love to have that natural ability, myself included! You are well on your way to becoming awesome. I would not call that stripper-ish. While there are lots of ladies on here who are strippers and also pole dancers, you don't see a lot of strippers doing those strength moves on a pole. CapFeb knows what she's taliking about! Rock it!
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Having a visit from Aunt Flo can certainly have a negative effect with any workout and healing. It just seems to suck all the good energy right out of your body, in my experience. So, yeah. It could be a hinderance. Oh, yeah. I didn't take your job into consideration. It sounds like you're doing what you can in the meantime. It just might make healing take a bit longer. xoxo
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I do know that you can also get cramping from a lack of potassium, but you have a lump and pain when you're off the pole. It could be that you have a severe muscle or ligament strain. You may have done it a while ago, but since it is in a crucial part of your leg, it isn't getting enough rest. Here is my suggestion, for what it's worth:
1) Take time off the pole
2) Rest as much as you possibly can. Get that leg elevated.
3) Continue using the heating pad as often as you can
4) Massage and lightly stretch (point and flex toes) after about 20 minutes of heat, then heat again
5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 as many times during the day as you can
6) Check out Salonpas. You can get them at Walgreens or Walmart. These are what Alethea Austin refers to as "Crack Pads" and for very good reason. Slap one on and go.
7) When you are not sitting, wrap an Ace bandage around the area for compression.
8) If you do not get any relief in 4-5 days, I would see a Sports doctor
If you can afford a massage from a physiotherapist, it is highly recommended.
I hope it gets better, girl!!
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My studio has these. Let me see what I can find. At a minimum, I think I have a photo on my computer. I’ll look for one or two when I can.
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Practtice, practice, practice. I found that when I first started on spin mode, I lost my focus a bit because it was such a different feeling. It's easy to over grip when you first start, which sounds like it shouldn't be a problem, but it can be. It also takes much more strength to use spin mode. Just like other moves, there is a sweet spot that comes with building the necessary strength. You may want to try Might Grip Gloves with tack when first starting out so you can get the feel and work on your strength. Good luck! Spin mode is so fun!
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I have. Ask your doc about using a topical numbing agent. It should be applied and left on for about 1/2 hour. You might still feel something, but it does help. If you use Arnica Gel for pole bruising, you should also use it for this procedure before and after. I usually apply it 2-3 times a day for 5 days before the injections. It can lessen possible bruising. Make sure you don't take ibuprofen for at least a week prior to the injections, because this can also increase your risk of bleeding and bruising. Drink plenty of water in the days prior. Make sure you ask your doc what you can/cannot do in the days following the procedure such as exercise or any other activity, icing, and other care. Good luck! You will love the results!