This isn't a bc question, but, does anyone know?
Sue
p.s. You don't think that by my swinging my tail that it could have caused it, do you? lol
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Stiff Neck--OW!
Sue, while the constant swinging of your tail *might* have caused your stiff neck, I suspect it's really due to tension--you're probably *more* than just a "lil" tense! I've been suffering from the same thing off & on for several weeks now.
If you can't get someone to massage your neck & shoulders, can you get one of those neck barley bag things? Put it in the microwave for the time recommended (sorry, I can't remember how long--can't be too long, though--you don't want things exploding!) to warm it up and put it around your neck. You can do gentle neck rotating exercises to help loosen it up, too. Also, sit down and relax, then slump over and blow out a deep breathe several times, then rotate your neck gently. If you can sit down for 5-10 minutes and really focus on relaxing every muscle in your body, it might help some!
Good luck!
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Awwww Sue
So sorry. I know that stiff necks are a PAIN! HA, get it? Ok, sorry. Anyway, have you tried a heating pad for awhile on your neck? Sometimes heat can loosen up muscles that are tight. It could be a stress stiff neck since you said you had lot going on with xmas. Hope it gets better for you.
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Thanks SandyLadyParvati said:Stiff Neck--OW!
Sue, while the constant swinging of your tail *might* have caused your stiff neck, I suspect it's really due to tension--you're probably *more* than just a "lil" tense! I've been suffering from the same thing off & on for several weeks now.
If you can't get someone to massage your neck & shoulders, can you get one of those neck barley bag things? Put it in the microwave for the time recommended (sorry, I can't remember how long--can't be too long, though--you don't want things exploding!) to warm it up and put it around your neck. You can do gentle neck rotating exercises to help loosen it up, too. Also, sit down and relax, then slump over and blow out a deep breathe several times, then rotate your neck gently. If you can sit down for 5-10 minutes and really focus on relaxing every muscle in your body, it might help some!
Good luck!
Sandy
I am so sorry that you have had it too Sandy. I hope yours gets better. It hurts, doesn't it? I guess I need to get hubby to give me a really good massage. He tried the other night, but, it didn't really help. He needs lessons! lol I will look into the neck barley bag. That sounds like it would feel good. Going to do your exercises now. Thanks for all of the good advice Sandy!
And, it could be this constant swinging of my tail, but,what can I do? Cut it off? OMG, NO! lol It has a mind of its own.
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Thank you Lex! I don't haveAlexis F said:Awwww Sue
So sorry. I know that stiff necks are a PAIN! HA, get it? Ok, sorry. Anyway, have you tried a heating pad for awhile on your neck? Sometimes heat can loosen up muscles that are tight. It could be a stress stiff neck since you said you had lot going on with xmas. Hope it gets better for you.
Lex♥
Thank you Lex! I don't have a heating pad.
I will try and borrow one.
Your joke was funny! It is a PAIN! lol
It might be just the added stress of xmas, even though I love xmas, I just run out of energy so easily since rads.
Sue 0 -
I hate that!
You never realize how much you actually use your neck until it hurts every time you do!
Depending on what's causing it, heat and/or cold may help. If there's something swollen, the cold with help to reduce the swelling, and the heat will help to relax the surrounding muscles. You might try alternating heat and cold and see if that helps.
I would also recommend checking into a yoga class. I started doing yoga years ago due to neck and upper back pain and found it SO helpful. I had been going to a chiropractor and orthopedist, taking physical therapy and pain meds. Once I started doing yoga, I was able to go off the meds altogether and don't need additional physical therapy. In addition to the relief from back pain, it has helped me with relaxation, flexibility, and strength. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Whatever you decide, I hope you feel better soon!
((((HUGS))))
Cindy0 -
Massage and Acupuncture?cindycflynn said:I hate that!
You never realize how much you actually use your neck until it hurts every time you do!
Depending on what's causing it, heat and/or cold may help. If there's something swollen, the cold with help to reduce the swelling, and the heat will help to relax the surrounding muscles. You might try alternating heat and cold and see if that helps.
I would also recommend checking into a yoga class. I started doing yoga years ago due to neck and upper back pain and found it SO helpful. I had been going to a chiropractor and orthopedist, taking physical therapy and pain meds. Once I started doing yoga, I was able to go off the meds altogether and don't need additional physical therapy. In addition to the relief from back pain, it has helped me with relaxation, flexibility, and strength. I can't recommend it highly enough.
Whatever you decide, I hope you feel better soon!
((((HUGS))))
Cindy
If you have a chance to see osteopath doctor definitely go for it.
Massage and acupuncture can be helpful too.
As far as I remember you are not taking hormonal therapy, so we cannot blame estrogen modulator for your neck.
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Thanks you two!New Flower said:Massage and Acupuncture?
If you have a chance to see osteopath doctor definitely go for it.
Massage and acupuncture can be helpful too.
As far as I remember you are not taking hormonal therapy, so we cannot blame estrogen modulator for your neck.
I wish you feel better soon.
Yoga? I might look into that Cindy. I am so glad that it helped you out. Also, good luck to you this Wednesday with your chemo. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Hi NewFlower! You are right, I am not taking hormone therapy yet. You have a great memory! Thanks for the recommendations. Massage and acupuncture sound good to me. Have you had acupuncture before? I never have. Those lil needles look like they would hurt. Hope you are well!
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Oh No....Ritzy said:Thanks you two!
Yoga? I might look into that Cindy. I am so glad that it helped you out. Also, good luck to you this Wednesday with your chemo. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Hi NewFlower! You are right, I am not taking hormone therapy yet. You have a great memory! Thanks for the recommendations. Massage and acupuncture sound good to me. Have you had acupuncture before? I never have. Those lil needles look like they would hurt. Hope you are well!
Sue
Sue, STOP TAKING VIAGARA ORALLY!
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Sue,Ritzy said:Thanks you two!
Yoga? I might look into that Cindy. I am so glad that it helped you out. Also, good luck to you this Wednesday with your chemo. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
Hi NewFlower! You are right, I am not taking hormone therapy yet. You have a great memory! Thanks for the recommendations. Massage and acupuncture sound good to me. Have you had acupuncture before? I never have. Those lil needles look like they would hurt. Hope you are well!
Sue
When I was having stiff
Sue,
When I was having stiff neck problems my doctor told me to put my head down like I was trying to touch my chin to the chest and then to put it back upright and then go back as far as I could. Then to gentle make circles with the head to the right, then the left. Then to try to put my left ear down on my shoulder, then the right ear to the right shoulder. Then to end with slowly lifting both my shoulders like you are shrugging and then drop them back down rather quickly. He said to repeat these several times, several times a day. And the shoulder shrug thing is a good one to do if you are at the computer alot. These are all supposed to help untighten tension knots. You might also look into massage but be sure and tell them about the stiffness and make sure they are skilled at therauptic massage. Never tried acupuncture but it's worth a shot. My son in law swears by its results.
Hope it clears up soon.
Stef0 -
Sue, I've been having thatfauxma said:Sue,
When I was having stiff
Sue,
When I was having stiff neck problems my doctor told me to put my head down like I was trying to touch my chin to the chest and then to put it back upright and then go back as far as I could. Then to gentle make circles with the head to the right, then the left. Then to try to put my left ear down on my shoulder, then the right ear to the right shoulder. Then to end with slowly lifting both my shoulders like you are shrugging and then drop them back down rather quickly. He said to repeat these several times, several times a day. And the shoulder shrug thing is a good one to do if you are at the computer alot. These are all supposed to help untighten tension knots. You might also look into massage but be sure and tell them about the stiffness and make sure they are skilled at therauptic massage. Never tried acupuncture but it's worth a shot. My son in law swears by its results.
Hope it clears up soon.
Stef
Sue, I've been having that stiff neck too. Glad you posted, I thought it was an "old age" thing. I'm on hormone therapy so I'll blame it on that. You have had a lot of good suggestions here. I use heat on my neck and then try some of the different exercises. Then ice it down to keep the inflamation down. It usually goes away after a few days. Hope you feel better soon. Being on the computer for long periods of time causes a lot of pain for me in my neck, back, shoulders, arms. Why am on this computer now? Gotta go.0 -
Hey Steffauxma said:Sue,
When I was having stiff
Sue,
When I was having stiff neck problems my doctor told me to put my head down like I was trying to touch my chin to the chest and then to put it back upright and then go back as far as I could. Then to gentle make circles with the head to the right, then the left. Then to try to put my left ear down on my shoulder, then the right ear to the right shoulder. Then to end with slowly lifting both my shoulders like you are shrugging and then drop them back down rather quickly. He said to repeat these several times, several times a day. And the shoulder shrug thing is a good one to do if you are at the computer alot. These are all supposed to help untighten tension knots. You might also look into massage but be sure and tell them about the stiffness and make sure they are skilled at therauptic massage. Never tried acupuncture but it's worth a shot. My son in law swears by its results.
Hope it clears up soon.
Stef
Hi Stef! I think a lot of mine is probably tension, if not all of it. Sorry that you had neck problems before. But, it sounds like you are ok now? I hope so! I will do your exercises. Thanks for them!0 -
LOL @ Sunrae's "Gotta go"!Sunrae said:Sue, I've been having that
Sue, I've been having that stiff neck too. Glad you posted, I thought it was an "old age" thing. I'm on hormone therapy so I'll blame it on that. You have had a lot of good suggestions here. I use heat on my neck and then try some of the different exercises. Then ice it down to keep the inflamation down. It usually goes away after a few days. Hope you feel better soon. Being on the computer for long periods of time causes a lot of pain for me in my neck, back, shoulders, arms. Why am on this computer now? Gotta go.
I am so sorry that you are having them too Sunrae! I just love your picture! You are so beautiful and your smile just lights up my screen! Old age thing? Um no..lol I have had mine now for awhile, so, I am hoping that with all of these great suggestions and advice that I can rid myself of it. It hurts Are you off the puter yet? lol
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You have lots of good adviceRitzy said:LOL @ Sunrae's "Gotta go"!
I am so sorry that you are having them too Sunrae! I just love your picture! You are so beautiful and your smile just lights up my screen! Old age thing? Um no..lol I have had mine now for awhile, so, I am hoping that with all of these great suggestions and advice that I can rid myself of it. It hurts Are you off the puter yet? lol
Sue
You have lots of good advice Sue. I would think a good massage would help. Maybe instead of your hubby, get a professional to do it for you. Hope it gets better.
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Could be your tail LOLRitzy said:Hey Stef
Hi Stef! I think a lot of mine is probably tension, if not all of it. Sorry that you had neck problems before. But, it sounds like you are ok now? I hope so! I will do your exercises. Thanks for them!
I get a stiff neck sometimes if I am at the computer too long. Usually a good neck massage and some aspirin help me. I hope you get relief soon Sue.
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I bet it is this dang tailsusie09 said:Could be your tail LOL
I get a stiff neck sometimes if I am at the computer too long. Usually a good neck massage and some aspirin help me. I hope you get relief soon Sue.
♠♣ Susie ♠♣
I bet it is this dang tail of mine. It just is "moving" too fast. lol
It is just so annoying and it does really hurt.
I agree about the massage. Now, if I could just get one. Hubby isn't that great at it. OOPS, I hope he doesn't read this.
Sue 0 -
Awe Sue... sore necks I hateRitzy said:I bet it is this dang tail
I bet it is this dang tail of mine. It just is "moving" too fast. lol
It is just so annoying and it does really hurt.
I agree about the massage. Now, if I could just get one. Hubby isn't that great at it. OOPS, I hope he doesn't read this.
Sue
Awe Sue... sore necks I hate them... but I tend to them with heat... Hot bath with a towel I soak in hot water rolled up and proped behind my head... generally that makes me feel so much better... even if only temporarily...
Hope it gets better for you soon!
Hugs,
~T0
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