I'm trying to get rid of my muscle tensions in the neck and since our community is working a lot in front of computers, you might expirience the same problem(s). This thread is intended to share your best tips and advices (or secrets).
already tried:
- stretch the muscle - working out (neck muscle) - running - ibuprofene - sauna - sex - massage
some of these things are very useful on the short term, what did you do to get successfully rid of them?
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Start by trying to correct ur posture (i.e avoid having neck foward in front of computer)
Neck tension is mostly the result of tight shoulder/traps. Do shoulder dislocates, 10x3 3 times a day.
Instead of a stick use a towel, when u finish the movement just let go and reset (unlike video) The key is to try to pull the towel apart as you pass over your head.
On March 15 2012 08:55 GoTuNk! wrote: Start by trying to correct ur posture (i.e avoid having neck foward in front of computer)
Neck tension is mostly the result of tight shoulder/traps. Do shoulder dislocates, 10x3 3 times a day.
Instead of a stick use a towel, when u finish the movement just let go and reset (unlike video) The key is to try to pull the towel apart as you pass over your head.
That looks like it hurts
Life's good :D
DeStruCt United States. March 15 2012 12:32. Posts 13
I personally have been experience more neck tension and headaches because of what the doctors seem to think is stress. I'm a student, so it makes sense. If you have anything stressing you out right now that could be the cause, and adding general tension relieving activities (meditation, tea drinking) could help.
I've had physical therapy for posture and whatnot, and while that has helped, it seems like dealing with stress is the biggest factor (for me).
I've had a recent bout of headaches related to neck tension I think. It was so bad that I had to stop lifting for a while. And although it's gotten better recently I can still tell that it's not 100% and if I'm not careful my headaches will return in full force and totally fuck up my training sched again.
Stretching, self-massaging, and resting work well but there is no real quick remedy. Just have to remember to be diligent about body self-maintenance. And resting for a few days to relax yourself isn't the worst thing in the world.
I remember when it first happened I could barely drive home from the gym I was so dizzy with headaches. I got home and could not even make it up the stairs all the way and felt like puking.
Let's keep this thread going strong as I think it can help a lot of people! Please, those of you who are in the know about this sort of thing chime in!!
decafchicken United States. March 15 2012 13:12. Posts 15176
On March 15 2012 08:55 GoTuNk! wrote: Start by trying to correct ur posture (i.e avoid having neck foward in front of computer)
Neck tension is mostly the result of tight shoulder/traps. Do shoulder dislocates, 10x3 3 times a day.
Instead of a stick use a towel, when u finish the movement just let go and reset (unlike video) The key is to try to pull the towel apart as you pass over your head.
That looks like it hurts
It doesnt. I do this every workout to stretch out my shoulders before i start snatching
how reasonable is it to eat off wood instead of your tummy?
On March 15 2012 08:55 GoTuNk! wrote: Start by trying to correct ur posture (i.e avoid having neck foward in front of computer)
Neck tension is mostly the result of tight shoulder/traps. Do shoulder dislocates, 10x3 3 times a day.
Instead of a stick use a towel, when u finish the movement just let go and reset (unlike video) The key is to try to pull the towel apart as you pass over your head.
That looks like it hurts
Doesn't hurt at all, in fact they feel really relieving and good for the shoulders.
eshlow United States. March 18 2012 08:02. Posts 5014
I go for acupuncture (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acupuncture), which helps relieve the tension in my neck quite a lot.
However, the vital component to long term relief is to stretch and relieve tension all the time, especially while straining it. I've made it a habit to stretch every hour or so when using the computer or while studying, perhaps you can do something similar as well?
Focus on what you spend most of the time, sleep (make sure your pillow isn't too high or low), computer time (make sure you're not looking up or down at the screen) and to always have good posture. Once you develop good habits, you won't need to solve neck problems, as they will just not occur. Good luck!!
On March 15 2012 12:32 DeStruCt wrote: I personally have been experience more neck tension and headaches because of what the doctors seem to think is stress. I'm a student, so it makes sense. If you have anything stressing you out right now that could be the cause, and adding general tension relieving activities (meditation, tea drinking) could help.
I've had physical therapy for posture and whatnot, and while that has helped, it seems like dealing with stress is the biggest factor (for me).
Thats my expirience too, especially when I'm working for my exams. But avoiding stress in our time is like mission impossible, sorry to say that but I doubt tea drinking would help
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Before you judge sth, keep in mind that the less you know sth about sth, the more that what you think or pretend to know about it, it says about yourself and your environment.
Students bitching about stress makes me laugh for some reason (must be my experiences with my studendtfriends ^^.. Actually having to "work" once a year ahead of your exams is not stress if you don't make it stressfull yourself ).
From my experience check these things: Do you sit most of the day? --> Is your Table the right height? --> Is your Chair the right height and set up correct? --> Is your screen set up right? (Notebooks are bad for this reason). --> Do you walk around from time to time? ---> Are you doing "some" sport (doesn't really matter much what you do as long as you move your back/neck, which means basically any sport ).
cgrinker United States. March 22 2012 05:54. Posts 3776
Before you judge sth, keep in mind that the less you know sth about sth, the more that what you think or pretend to know about it, it says about yourself and your environment.
eshlow United States. March 24 2012 23:01. Posts 5014
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