February 10th, 2013, 07:14 PM | #1 |
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Advice for neck and back problems?
Hey guys just thought I get some input from everyone here. Just started riding my ninja 250r about a month ago. I commute a lot with it on the freeway to work, 30 miles to it and 30 miles back. I would say most of the time I will lean forward as to not get dragged by the air if i sit straight up. My problem now and hopefully with some stretching and exercising is that I will wake up with my neck sore that it is pretty hard to look up and down in the morning. I'll try to to a little stretching to help it more. Once I start riding my neck improves and for the rest of the day it actually improves but looking down will still bring some pain. Also working out more when doing pull ups it seems my lower back will hurt a little, this also started after I started riding my bike. One of my coworkers says that my neck muscle need to get used to the helmet and my posture as well when riding the bike. Anyways thought I see what you guys may offer or advice, I may hit up a spa and message parlor one of these days, I need one haha.
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February 10th, 2013, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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I think you're on the right track. Just using the muscles in a different way can cause pain and discomfort, and in some cases your body just gets used to it over time. Is your helmet comfortable? Snug enough to not move at all, yet compliant enough to not cause headaches or twisting your neck in any way?
Ibuprofen is never a bad idea, either. It's basically a morning vitamin for many riders I know as they get a little bit older. You do want to avoid aspirin when you are riding though, as its blood thinning properties might make the consequences of any crash more serious than they might be otherwise. My neck and back are still killing me from my get-off 5 weeks ago, so I have a feeling it's going to be a long road back for me. We don't bounce as well as we age.
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February 10th, 2013, 07:35 PM | #3 |
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Check this:
http://www.innova-pain.com/2012/03/0...iding-posture/ Try keeping your head as close back to your neck and your upper and lower back as straight as possible. In our riding position, our spine acts as a column and our back and neck muscles as a tensioner. The distance between both is very little; hence, any load too far ahead has much leverage working against the muscles. Think of it as a Sig-saw. http://www.spine-health.com/conditio...uses-neck-pain http://fixtheneck.com/wordpress/wp-c...kextensors.jpg http://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/var/s...e_portrait.jpg Sometimes a little correction to our posture goes a long way relieving muscle overload.
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February 10th, 2013, 07:37 PM | #4 | |
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February 10th, 2013, 07:38 PM | #5 | |
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February 11th, 2013, 10:28 AM | #6 |
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How much does your helmet weigh? I've noticed some of the cheaper helmets are pretty heavy. You can also get a touring windscreen to help with the wind. Make sure your pillow isn't too high for you when you sleep either. If you are waking up in pain, I'd take a look at your sleeping posture.
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February 12th, 2013, 10:43 AM | #7 |
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when you get too much turbulence shrug up your shoulders for a bit...you'll be surprised at how much it helps.
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February 12th, 2013, 11:16 AM | #8 |
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I had some major neck problems for a while. I had to hold my head like Igor from Young Frankenstein.
One of my coworkers (a physician) gave me a list of stretches to do first thing in the morning, and gave me some advice about sleeping position (favor sleeping on my back, and if I'm sleeping on my side, be sure my head/neck are supported by pillows). The side-to-side pressure on my shoulders was making the problem much worse. After taking his advice I'm Igor-free for over six months. |
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February 12th, 2013, 12:01 PM | #9 |
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Stretch and develop your back and neck muscles and practice good posture. What comes to mind.
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February 12th, 2013, 12:10 PM | #10 |
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