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I've had neck pain for the past few years. After visiting a number of doctors and physiotherapists and having an MRI to help diagnose - I was recommended strong
by ntSean 8y ago
I've had neck pain for the past few years. After visiting a number of doctors and physiotherapists and having an MRI to help diagnose - I was recommended strong anti-inflammatory medicine and massages. While it helped, this was a persistent problem. Ultimately it wasn't until I started building a routine of stretching and building strength that I've started to overcome it. I have a feeling it might be a similar circumstance to our discovery of Myopia prevention; we had evidence to suggest sunlight helped, but not a true understanding of the mechanics until recently. Stretching might not be the solution by itself, but maintaining and improving mobility is a stepping stone to healthy muscles.
- bzmoximbloxim 8y agoVery similar situation in my case. Had pain for years and quite severe at times. Dr's prescribed muscle relaxers that just made me sleep, and pain/knot would be back right away. It was on my trapezius, and always a knot there I'd have my wife use her elbow. Wasn't until I stumbled across this video from Kelly Starrett til I found the cure. Yes, cure. I keep doing the stretches every day to keep it at bay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRozBCFU_pA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRozBCFU_pA
- ntSean 8y agoWow! Thank you so much for the link. Its amazing how similar our situation sound, my partner too would have to use her elbow for these knots. I'll be adding these stretches to my routine!