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    I have back problems always. My back is flaring up really bad right now, because I danced so much last week, and this week I've been studying in chairs so much...it's really hard to study in back-friendly ways. Ouch, sucky.

    I want to know, is there anyway to dance, table or lap or stage, that is nicer to a herniated disk (comes from too much pressure on lower lumbar, bending forward specifically)? I know longterm I have to get back on my yoga and physio, but other then the evil heels, what other dancer things tend to pain the back? I can't figure it out. I try to flex my back in good ways. Maybe there is some technique somebody might know of?? I'm a stupidly fragile physical specimen, I admit.

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    Default Re: Disk herniation & dancing

    Shorter shoes and do dances barefoot if possible. A couple girls I work with will only use the 4 inch non platform shoes because they say it helps their backs. I haven't tried it though.

    That's the only thing I can think of offhand, I'll try and think of more. Back problems suck.
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    There are two back exercises I do that have helped immensely...I don't know how to describe them though, argh.

    One is the one where you pull your arm horizontally over your chest; the other is where you straighten your back by contracting your butt and midback muscles. Any idea which ones I'm talking about?

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    ^^I know the second one, but not the first? Could you please describe it?

    Damn back, damn abusive horse.It hurts so much. I should really just go back to physio. I wanted to work today, but right now I'm like that character in "Adaptation", lying around the floor. I will go to the doctor and beg for drugs!

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    Basically, just take one arm, and pull it just over your boobs (so that it's horizontal, or, perpendiculat to your spine). Use your other arm to push the horizontal arm in towards your body at the elbow; if you flex your different back muscles, you an feel the effects, and adjest the stretch accordingly.

    It's simple, but has helped me so much, right down to my feet (!).

    Another simple one is to hold your head up, looking straight forward, and use two fingers to push your chin in a bit (like, a few mm). It looks dumb. But, you'll feel it in your neck, and it can help you align your neck (and therefore whole back), esp. if it's out of whack due to slouching/reading/studying.

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    Default Re: Disk herniation & dancing

    Try altering the way you stand as well. I notice we're all kind of sway backed due to sticking out the booty and balancing on our heels.

    I haven't danced in awhile and it's hard to stand straight anymore. Try to always remember to keep your pelvis tilted in and your knees slightly bent when you can.

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    I have different back problems, but it helps me to use my leg and stomach muscles to move my hips, rather then my back muscles. Also, to be careful not to arch my back too much.



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    Default Re: Disk herniation & dancing

    I noticed many of my back exercises and stretches are on the floor, so I've been trying to repeat them in stage floor work lol.

    I'm also experimenting with lap dance positions where I'm getting to stretch in different ways and take the weight off my back.

    Do you stretch before and during work? I noticed that helps a lot. In fact, I caught another dancer doing some of my favorite yoga stretches for the back in the DJ booth before she went on stage.

    Have you experimented with the support you get from shoes? I find my body compensating more when I've tried shoes without a strap, so mules are out for me (unless I find some with an amazing design).

    Also, my PT pointed out to me to try to sit as symmetrically as possible. While that's nearly impossible while chatting up customers, I make an effort to get my body as evenly placed on his lap as possible. I've given up the lopsided perch on the chair's arm rest.
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