Dancing Paws started this discussion ·
I know split grips can cause wrist issues. Not sure how to get around my issue. I have been practicing the butterfly and everytime I let go with my lower hand, my forearm and wrist hurt. I practiced 3 days ago, and my forearms and wrists ache now (not sore, but a yucky ache.) I can only guess I am doing something wrong...
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Saphyre ·
I'll let Veena address the technique issue, but I do know wrist/forearm injuries. Today I'm going to attempt getting on the pole for the first time in just over 2 weeks because of a wrist injury. It originally became irritated from learrning the Butterfly. The next day I did some yard work and it put it over the top. First thing to say is that it is super important to stretch the wrists and forearms thoroughly after your pole workout. Ice if you can, as well. I admit I got lazy about that. Some people just have weaker wrists and forearms than others, and it appears we need to be extra diligent to avoid these kinds of injuries. It sounds like yours isn't too bad yet, but I would definitely rest them for a couple of days, stretch, ice, and massage. I will be keeping my eye on this post to see what kind of response you get to the technique issue. I do plan on using wrist guards today and taking it easy. Good luck and I hope yours don't get worse!
I've considered getting the wrist wraps amy blogged about recently.
Saphyre ·
I'll have to check that out.
SAME thing happened to me this past week practicing the SG Butterfly, I posted about it as well. I blame myself because it was my first time doing it and I may have over done it by practicing it multiple days in a row, which I've heard and read is a big no no when you are learning new SG or TG moves that you have never done before. Youre supposed to give your wrist and arm time to rest like a day or two I think it is otherwise you over strain the tendons and muscles (same with shouldermount). I learned my lesson that hard way. I used a infrared ultrasonic massager on it 2x a day and wrapped it up at night and it felt better after a couple of days. I don't think we are doing anything wrong form wise, I just think our arms and wrist were not used to the new movement and retailiated. Kinda like when you learn a new side or hip hold and that part hurts for a few days--new muscles being used=pain at first...once you get used to doing it, I figure you wont have the pain anymore :) Wrist wraps/supports are supposed to be a big help with lessening the wrist arm strain though, so try that if it continues to bother you. I would also say do more wrist strengthening exercises as well.
