Can you continue hula hooping if you experience abdominal pain?

Sep 20, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
Abdominal pain during hula hooping may result from lactic acid buildup in the abdominal muscles during exercise, or from pressure and impact caused by the weight of the hula hoop and the movement itself, leading to muscle soreness. This is a normal physiological phenomenon. It is recommended to stop and rest for a while until the pain subsides or disappears before continuing the exercise.

Generally, if abdominal pain occurs while hula hooping, it is recommended to stop exercising immediately. Specific analysis is as follows:

Abdominal pain during hula hooping may result from lactic acid buildup in the abdominal muscles during exercise, or from pressure and impact on the abdomen caused by the weight of the hula hoop and the motion itself. Muscle soreness in such cases is a normal physiological response. It is advisable to pause and rest until the pain subsides or disappears before resuming activity. If the pain persists or worsens, exercise should be stopped immediately and medical advice should be sought.

In daily practice, it is recommended to perform adequate warm-up exercises before hula hooping, including stretching of the waist and abdomen, to help prevent abdominal pain.