think I pulled something

joyrbz1672 started this discussion · 2/26/2013

Hi, I'm Joy I found the Studiovenna site a few weeks ago -I have gotten back in to pole after over a year of barely exercising. I love pole dancing and with that and changing my eating habits I have lost 10+ lbs in the past month. Anyway, I think I pulled my glute muscle or hip muscle or something. I was doing some hip moves and now I have an on and off dull ache in my right hip/butt cheek. Anyway besides ice and ibuprophin, what do I do? How long before I can get back on the pole and are there any other excercises I can do in the meantime? I am so bummed and feel I am going to lose all my strength and muscle I have gained in the past month. TIA! Joy

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Saphyre · 2/26/2013
Welcome, Joy. Do you have Veena's lessons? In the Foam Roller section you will find some good stuff for rolling your hips/glutes. It's just like getting a massage. Ice is good at the start, but then switch to heat. If it isn't too painful, try some light stretching.
Veena · 2/26/2013
Hi welcome, sorry to hear about the booty boo boo! Saphyre has a good suggestion about the foam roller, they come in really handy if you don't have someone to give you a massage. The ache could also just be a sore muscle and the foam roller will help that too. 😉