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KungFuGrrrl · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 3

Anyone with experience bellydancing to tone up?

I want to try. Have a ruptured disc 4th lumbar. I do Tai Chi Chuan, San Soo, and light weights.
so many things I CANT do! BD sounds fun.

Boss Man · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 11:03 pm Post subject:

Have you consulted a Physiotherapist at all?

You've ruptured a disc, and then you're wanting to do something, that may almost certainly manipulate the affected area.

For what you want to do, I would say it's worthwhile, but in your current state I'd seek medical advice, incase you worsen the affected area.

KungFuGrrrl · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 3

Thanks, ive had the disc prob for 10 years..I have a good idea of what my body can handle .. I do (modified) Kung Fu...no jump kicks very little impact.... mostly redirecting and deflecting with pressure point attacks, NO kicking bags.. (15 years) , Teach Tai Chi Chuan etc..... I am a bit nervous as I do not know the muscles bellydancing uses as it is new to me, . I wondered if anyone on the boards here have experienced it.(with a problem similar to mine) . I am going to try it out , a little anyway and see what I think. I will keep you posted.

I really like this site.

Boss Man · Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:22 pm Post subject:

Good luck, but if you feel the slightest bit of pain, STOP. Don't try to work through it, or attempt to differ your muscle movements, stop doing it, or you might cause a problem.

KungFuGrrrl · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 3

Thanks! I needed t o hear that! I do have a habit of sometimes *just going one more time* in KF and paying for it later.. getting much better about taking my breaks now though....
You are ABSOLUTELY correct! thanks for the support! Very Happy