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I get an uncomfortable ache. Between pole and computer time *I think- I get odd aches on my hand, wrist, thumb, and forearm ( especially my right hand which is my dominate). anyone else? What kind of aches do you get?
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I get weird aches in my fingers especially at night, and sometimes they can feel a little stiff. I used to get wrist aches but thankfull those have subsided 😀
Its normal. 😉 If your taking the Online lessons here are some stretches you can do at work and after pole http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/3261 http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/3222 Heres a massage that feels great after pole too. http://ver3.studioveena.com/lessons/view/3264 🌸
p.s. THANKS Veena! It's helping a lot!
I would highly recommend icing your hands and arms after practice, doing self massage and stretches, wearing compression gloves at night, and taking it easy for a day or two if they hurt very badly. You don't want to develop carpal tunnel or tendinitis! 🙂 I also like using lavender and arnica oil when massgIng for it's healing properties (I'm a massage therapist 🙂 so I totally understand the arm and wrist strain!
I'm glad they are working for you!!! 🥂
I also like using lavender and arnica oil when massgIng for it's healing properties Thanks for mentioning these things, I have them on hand, and I should get into the habit of applying right after I clean my pole!
Oh yes! I get achy! Lol. Between poling and my career as a freelance writer, my hands/wrists definitely pick up some wear and tear. I find just taking a couple 5 minute breaks during the day and stretching my wrists really helps. I also like to get to class about 10 minutes early, so I can warm up wrists and fingers on my own. 🙂
I know nobody is going to want to hear this one, but doing the dishes by hand in really, really, warm water (as warm as you can stand) works wonders!!! I also suffer from achy fingers and hands ~ Recently our dishwasher broke so I've been doing the dishes by hand and the pain is gone! 🥂
