Why do I have neck pain?

RE: Why do I have neck pain?

adamsrd — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:21:51 GMT

I used to have terrible bouts of neck pain that would keep me bedridden for several days at a time. I tried cold compresses and visits to a chiropractor. The only things that work for me are neck exercises described in the book "Your Miraculous Back." These exercises involve gentle movements to loosen the neck vertebrae. I do the neck exercises daily. They take about 5 minutes. They really helped relieve my neck pain. I have been chiropractic-free and have had no bouts of neck pain for one year.

RE: Why do I have neck pain?

__steve__ — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 12:51:43 GMT

Also, yoga can help with posture which may transfer to the water.

RE: Why do I have neck pain?

joshua — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 11:39:18 GMT

I also suffer from neck discomfort occasionally. I find a good massage really helps.

RE: Why do I have neck pain?

Former Member — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:20:37 GMT

You might not be rotating enough in your stroke and as a result, when you breathe, you're having to turn your head too much causing some neck strain.

RE: Why do I have neck pain?

flystorms — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:40:32 GMT

While the rest have advice on the why part of this, I have a suggestion for how to make it feel better short term. I keep a tennis ball both at work and home. When I have tight spots like that I put the ball between the sore spot and a wall (or the floor), using it to put pressure on the muscle and massage it. It helps a ton!

RE: Why do I have neck pain?

__steve__ — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:52:29 GMT

The front snorkel (finis) can help. Bilateral breathing may lighten the load too, but check with your coach to make sure the issue isn't from form first.