I have had sore hips since I was about 17. I tried dancing for about 3 weeks and because I was new and have always been flexible, I really used my ability to bend backwards into arches because I was no good on the pole and sometimes got bored with the way I was moving on stage. I really hurt my lower back this way, and this along with using wide leg moves and the high shoes and long nights on my feet really killed my hips to the point where the sockets always hurt when I walk, and even when I am just sitting or laying down. I have been seeing a therapist and he says that I have the worst hips he has ever seen. I realise that this post is probably going to illicit reponses such that I shouldn't be dancing...however, I found that I really enjoyed dancing for the money and socializing and the body movin'. The therapist suggested that I shouldn't walk distances, or jog, or rollar-blade or anything. I want to keep in shape so that I can dance again because this inactivity is making me gain weight!
I wonder if anyone is experiencing or has experienced pain like this and have still remained dancing. Are there any sorts of exercises that you have found strenghten the muscles and help keep those bones in their proper places? And are there any alternatives to those high shoes that are excepted by managers/owners?
Thanks for reading my post and taking the time to offer your experience!


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