JenLFG started this discussion ·
Anyone else feel like their pecs are sore a lot? Mine feel big, of course I can't really see them because of my boobs but the feel big when I "push" into my skin.
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What exercise or pole tricks have u been working on and how often?
JenLFG ·
I pole 3x a week for about 2 hours (or more) each time. I work on everything & work on inverts for at least an hour of that. I don't do any other kind of workout at all. I notice or more on my right side which is the side i am stronger on & sadly the side I work on most if the time (I'm trying to balance myself out). I've been poling for almost 4 years :)
JenLFG ·
after doing some research, i'm pretty sure i have torn my right pec 😮 i read that "weighlifters" sometime do this from lifting weights with their arms up high & since us pollers pretty much dead lift our own weight like that i'd imagine it is a pretty common thing with pollers too. so now i'm icing it & taking anti- inflammatories 😕 boo!!!!
kklove ·
yes...ice and rest those pecs while you can. You can also stretchout your chest and pecs after you ice....it should feel better and susceptible to some good stretching. i would go get a massage too....just tell them to treat your SITS muscles, pecs and stretch your chest and arms really good :) hope you feel better soon
JenLFG ·
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G1nW7YNz5o ; i've been icing & resting for a few days & it seems to be feeling a good bit better. i wish i could go to a dr & get like 1 muscle relaxer pill because i think it would help a ton! i put icy hot on it 2 nights in a row & i felt it relax. i didn't realize i was holding my chest tight until i used the icy hot. this link is a video i found on youtube about that muscle group. my pain is in the pectoralis major sternal division on my right side which is the side where i injured my shoulder a while back so it's starting to make sense, lol.
kklove ·
Yes your shoulder girdle muscles and ur pecs are connected by fascia so that's why I suggested massage because they can help breakup any scar tissue, realign muscle fibers and allow your pec major to heal without developing any adhesions. But if u don't just keep that ice on it, have u ever tried biofreeze.....that feels good too its a stronger icyhott basically lol.
JenLFG ·
i haven't tried biofreeze, my mom used it years ago when she had some injuries & she loved it! i wish it were cheaper to get a massage because i can't afford it right now so i'm gonna have to stick with free stuff like ice, stretching & icy hot (since thats what i have). there is a "natural body" day spa massage place near me & when they have open spaces they put out a "1/2 off" sign so i need to stalk their store, lol.
kklove ·
Ok see I'm an idiot I didn't know u were in Hiram lol. How far are u from Atlanta?
kklove ·
I'm in Roswell so if u ever want a free massage ur welcome to come get one lol. I have my own table and everything.... :) I'm still in school so I can give fbm but I can't charge lol
JenLFG ·
Well that explains why you know so much :-D lol. Thank you! I'm on the west side of atl, so about an hour away from your area. If you were closer I'd have to take you up on that offer though ;) I'm gonna try to get some bio freeze & this is the 2nd time I've iced my pec today. I have been acting like I can't use that arm so I don't strain it any more than it already is & I have stretched it some today too! It's feeling a lot better but still not 100%. They hardest part is not being able to pole since I just got a new pole2 weeks ago & have only used it 3x . I slathered body oil on so I won't be tempted to pole, lol.
kklove ·
thats no problem maybe we can plan to meet up oneday and polejam together. I am mobile so ur not super duper far. everything here in atlanta is far to me so its already to be expected lol. congrats on ur new pole...have you named it yet? what kind is it? im contemplating finally buying my 3rd pole but idk yet lololol..maybe a TG or brass ( i just have to be ok with breakin off that $$ : /
JenLFG ·
Yea we should! This was my 3rd pole too & it is a 45mm brass from platinum stages. I like it a lot! I had a 50mm stainless pole from hardcore poles (pole Waxers) & a 45mm powder coated from hardcore poles too. I like the brass best even thought I've only been able to use it 3x, lol. I was happy with how quick I got my pole from platinum stages too! I ordered on 4/4 & it was here on 4/12. They custom make the permenant poles (like I got) for your ceiling height. They have good customer service too! I had to call & ask them something about installing it & they were quick & helpful. They also followed up with me later that afternoon to make sure I got it installed :-) I found a place that sells bio freeze on my hubby's path home so he is gonna pick some up for me in a few while driving home from work :) thanks for suggesting it, I had forgotten about it.
kklove ·
sounds good chica, I hope to get a stage pole soon when i start makin my massage therapy $$ :) and maaaybe get a place with higher ceilings so i can put it up lol......hope you get back to feeling 100% soon so u can break in ur new toy :)
JenLFG ·
Thanks!
