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kylie posted 44 weeks ago.
Chiropractic adjustment is a lifesaver with that for me. Working at a computer, having a long commute, and some of the long bike rides just leave my neck killing me. I also use massage for it, and try to stretch it occasionally throughout the day at work.
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hakadoru posted 44 weeks ago.
I'll second the chiro treatment for the same reasons as Kyillee. Usually I can self-adjust, but there are times when the musculature around the next is just too tight and I can't get that kink to unkink by myself.
Sometimes a talented masseuse can get the kinks out if you're not a fan of chiropractors.
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kylie posted 44 weeks ago.
hakadoru;78054 wrote:
I'll second the chiro treatment for the same reasons as Kyillee. Usually I can self-adjust, but there are times when the musculature around the next is just too tight and I can't get that kink to unkink by myself.Sometimes a talented masseuse can get the kinks out if you're not a fan of chiropractors.
hak
Interesting fact I've learned from my chiro: self adjusting often gets the joints next to the ones that are really tight. That's why it feels good for a while, but doesn't seem to last as long as an adjustment by another. Chiros can feel the joints that are actually tight and get those ones.
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Breifne7 posted 44 weeks ago.
I self adjust by doing some mid-weight shoulder shrugs, wrestling bridges and/or using an orthopedic pillow. I have to admit that it doesn't always work though.
Hope you managed to work it out for your race.
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CarlyBoy posted 40 weeks ago.
You might change your mind about neck adjustments after reading this:
http://www.quackwatch.com/01QuackeryRelatedTopics/chirostroke.html
I know several people who are chiropractors but I have a completely new perspective of the practice after nosing around the quackwatch site (excellent site, by the way - you won't regret the time you spend there). If you don't have the time here's the short version:
- Adjustment to the lower back may be helpful and probably isn't dangerous.
- Adjustment to the neck can lead to a stroke and even death.
- Take any chiropractic diet advice with a grain of salt - they are not nutritionists. I have first hand experience with a chiropractor that gave a nutrition lecture to my daughter's soccer team. It was misinformation from beginning to end.
- Avoid chiropractors that advise "maintenance" visits. If it doesn't hurt you don't need to be there.
Please note I'm not trying to slam chiropractors. I know several good ones.
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Riverbrady posted 40 weeks ago.
Usually I'll first wrap my neck in a heating pad while gently stretching it. If that progresses things by the next day I'll keep on with it.
If not, I usually end up at my chiro. Thankfully, my chiro is also my PT...life made in heaven :D If I'm to the point where I'm visiting him, 99% of the time it's some further issue with my back or such that is causing my stiff neck.
If you have access to moist heat it'll be your best friend along with your ice bag for other nagging items ;)
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Well, this isn't directly related to tri's, but I figure a lot of people here deal with pain quite a bit. I have my first tri in 3 days and I've developed a stiff neck. I get them often and sometimes they stick around for a while - other times they don't. So I want to make sure this one goes away quick. It's on my right side, toward the back and bothers me when I turn my head to the right.
Does anyone have any recommended treatments for getting rid of a kink in my neck? I'd greatly appreciate any advice from others. I plan to do some heat tonight.
Thanks very much.
David