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Question
I am currently going to my all-star cheerleading gym 3 times a week for backhandspring tumbling classes. Although I am getting closer to perfecting this skill without a spotter, I feel like I am being held back by pain in my lower-back. One girl who works at the gym says it may be due to a bad arch in my back during handstands, round-offs, and backhandsprings. Is there any other cause for this that I might be overlooking, or anything that I can do to correct and ease the soreness in my back while I tumble?
Hi Jessica,
Oh my goodness YES, it could be alot of other things. Never let anyone bedsides a doctor diagnose you with an issue, and never, ever, ever ignore pain. You need to get to a doctor or physical therapist soon. If it is an injury that is holding you back, you need to know now before you do yourself more harm. Good luck to you. Please, please let me know how it goes.
Happy Cheering,
Kimmi
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Kimmi
Expertise
I can answer questions on coaching, planning and running practices, events, fundraisers, coordinating travel. I can answer questions on tumbling, stunting, health, nutrition, and injuries. I can not answer questions on college cheerleading.
Experience
My Experience in the area: I cheered on my grade school team for 4 years. I danced for on pointe for 14 years. I have coached for 9 years for grade school basketball cheerleading, grade school competitive squads, and all-star. I now own my own national championship all-star team.
Education/Credentials
I am safety certified by the AACCA. I have a BA in Elementary Education and am a certified teacher. I also have my masters in library science with an emphasis on teens.
Due to the volume of questions I get, please read my previous answers before asking your question.
If you have a question about starting a cheerleading squad, or mental blocks please read my many previous answers BEFORE asking your question. Thank you!!
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