New to everything :)

Minnie started this discussion · 6/19/2009

Hello girls! I'm 21 years old and I come from Slovenia, Europe. I'm totally new to pole dancing, just ordered my first pole today. I'm really excited! Any tips for me? Especially what moves should I start with? I'm also seeking for some other advice. My joints are cracking a lot, especially shoulder, wrist, ankle and knee. it doesn't hurt but it really annoys me. What should I do to prevent this from happening in future? Any special food I have to eat, something else? Does anyone else have problems with joints?

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RoxyPink · 6/19/2009
Welcome to the site minnie and welcome to the wonderful world of pole! There are so many things to learn that in the beginning it may seem too much! The biggest key is to take it slow and listen to your body. As far as moves...get to know your pole with transitions. Once you get comfortable then you can move on to basic spins like fireman, front hook, back hook...no need to rush! My knees used to creek too...man I'm only 28..that makes me sound old!:) I figure skated for many years and the abuse on my knees from landing and lots of falling made them noisy. As I've built up the strength around them, the "noise" has gone away almost completely! I also found that serious stretching (NO COLD STRETCHING...always warm up first!) helps a ton with joint popping! My hip used to pop out of place all the time, it didn't hurt but it was annoying...since I have re-uped my mission of getting my straddle back, it no longer does it! oh BTW, If you arent' taking classes at a stuio (or even if you are) Veena's lessons have a ton of strength building and beginner moves. She has them posted from beginner to intermediate to advanced so you can always see what to work on next. The girls (and guys:)) on here are a library full of pole dancing knowledge. Please don't hesitate to ask!
PoleDanceABCs · 6/20/2009
Welcome to the group! 🤸
jennydacat · 6/23/2009
Welcome!! 😀
Hockey_Soldier · 6/23/2009
Welcome! For creaking joints try adding a daily vitamin (brand doesn't matter) and possibly a joint compex suppliment (this is where no namers are going to fall short). Also avoid buying a Peek-a-Boo pole. Then you could end up with cracking joints and a sore jaw from grinding your teeth the way I have been with mine. Welcome!!
Veena · 6/23/2009
Welcome!! I have creaky and popping hip joints. As long as its NOT painful its usually fine. Here are some reasons for all the funny sounds...The most common is listed first. 1 gases: The Synovial fluid that lubricates your joints, contains the gases oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When you pop or crack a joint, you stretch the joint capsule. The gas is released fast and forms bubbles. 2 joints, tendons and ligaments moving: When a joint moves, the tendon’s position changes and moves slightly out of place. You may hear a snapping sound as the tendon returns to its original position. In addition, your ligaments may tighten as you move your joints. This is common in the ankle and knee area. 3 Rough surfaces: Arthritic joints can cause that creaky popping sound because the cartilage is no longer smooth. OH and WELCOME! 🥂