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Permalink Reply by Keity Rose on October 15, 2011 at 12:49am

I pulled a muscle in my neck that I've been dealing with for 5 days now, after hooping yesterday my shoulder and back muscles got really stiff too and it got to the point where I couldn't turn my head at all.  Thankfully I can move my head around today, but I just kinda know what you're going through, and if I had to perform/teach for the next 2 days I would definitely take tylenol or aleve.  Not only will they kinda numb the pain but they're anti-inflammatory pills too so it'll hopefully help avoid making matters worse.  Also, don't worry about vigorous hooping, you're great and people will be impressed even if you take it easy!  I wish you the best of luck and hope you feel better soon!! :)

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ModPermalink Reply by SaFire* on October 15, 2011 at 11:09pm

I'd suggest taking something like ibuprofen to reduce swelling but only a small dose so you can still be aware. Perhaps even take it just after your show.  Don't do 100%, ultimately it's not worth the damage you might do. I practiced all week for an open show at the EJC and my knee problem flared up again. Was it worth it... kinda, but not really. 

 

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kacie Knight on October 15, 2011 at 11:23pm

Agreed. It's not worth it to risk further injury... Listen to your body and do moves that hurt less than the ones that really hurt. Maybe off body work feels better, or maybe more leg hooping?

Good luck!

 

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StudentPermalink Reply by Tink in Tokyo on October 16, 2011 at 5:14pm

Thank you all for your advice. I took Advil before the event and again about halfway through. Had fun and did the show, but felt the pain and eased off where I could so that I didn't make things worse. Today I am allowing myself a rest day; I do not want this to become a recurring injury.

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StudentPermalink Reply by Kacie Knight on October 16, 2011 at 5:56pm

Good to hear.  Get lots of rest, take an extra day if you need to! Our bodies last longer when we are gentle and kind with them.

 

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