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I've had a few floatation tank sessions. Not really total sensory deprivation though. Pros: Everytime I leave the tank I'm deeply relaxed and not tired. I wou

I've had a few floatation tank sessions. Not really total sensory deprivation though. Pros: Everytime I leave the tank I'm deeply relaxed and not tired. I would be walking and talking afterwards deeply, calmly and feel good. The floating is easy, and it's in shallow water. Cons: One thing for me is that it made my neck hurt. I usually use a pillow to support my head in bed, but that not an option in the water. I don't have neck issues normally but the tank brought out this. I've the usual bad geek posture I guess. Any minor pain quickly went though.

sopooneo 5y ago
The place I went supplied little floating pillows for just this reason. For people that haven't done this, the issue is that you have to tip your head farther back then is comfortable before the water starts supporting it.
desireco42 5y ago
Same thing happens to me, I do blame myself for not exercising more and being more flexible. Once this happens, just move your hands above your head and lock fingers, you can continue float, your neck will not hurt you. When I am doing longer 90 mins sessions and after some time, your neck starts hurting and this prevents neck hurting and I can have my full session. If I did yoga, I wouldn't have this problem, but I am wimpy and lazy.
fouc 5y ago
I'm confused.. floating in water makes your neck hurt?
- whoomp12342 5y ago
  my guess is its a reaction to the change in posture
- scottiebarnes 5y ago
  People instinctively want to keep their head out of water. In floatation tanks they give you ear wax to plug your ears, and the salt water is supposed to support the weight of your head, but basically only your face will stick out. So you might over compensate to prevent your eyes and nose from being submerged. Not sure if this works for everyone though, different shapes and sizes of head and neck.
- HKH2 5y ago
  If the water has epsom salt you're going to be more out of the water, no?

sopooneo 5y ago

The place I went supplied little floating pillows for just this reason. For people that haven't done this, the issue is that you have to tip your head farther back then is comfortable before the water starts supporting it.

desireco42 5y ago

Same thing happens to me, I do blame myself for not exercising more and being more flexible. Once this happens, just move your hands above your head and lock fingers, you can continue float, your neck will not hurt you. When I am doing longer 90 mins sessions and after some time, your neck starts hurting and this prevents neck hurting and I can have my full session. If I did yoga, I wouldn't have this problem, but I am wimpy and lazy.

fouc 5y ago

I'm confused.. floating in water makes your neck hurt?

whoomp12342 5y ago
my guess is its a reaction to the change in posture
scottiebarnes 5y ago
People instinctively want to keep their head out of water. In floatation tanks they give you ear wax to plug your ears, and the salt water is supposed to support the weight of your head, but basically only your face will stick out. So you might over compensate to prevent your eyes and nose from being submerged. Not sure if this works for everyone though, different shapes and sizes of head and neck.
HKH2 5y ago
If the water has epsom salt you're going to be more out of the water, no?