My article on March 7th discussed the neck
problems I am experiencing. Thanks to all of you who offered your thoughts on
what might help eliminate/minimize the issue.
The good news: The
neck is better. Less aches and pain. The weakness is not quite as pronounced.
The bad news: It
is still noticeable and at times it can be uncomfortable. The problem becomes
less manageable while eating. Leaning over the plate strains the muscles and it
isn’t long before it becomes an issue. I am currently experimenting with two
options to minimize the strain.
Neck Brace: I did
buy a neck brace a couple of weeks ago. It is the soft type and not very
confining. I only use it when I am meditating or working at the computer for
long periods. The benefit of a soft brace is that it reminds me when my head is
drooping. It is then easy to correct. It does not hold the head up, however.
Exercises: I also
stopped all neck exercises for a couple of weeks. About a week ago, I began
performing a few neck exercises each day. These are more range of motion
movements to maintain flexibility.
I’ll continue to experiment with and tweak my routines to
see if the neck issue improves or becomes worse. Until then, keep your comments
coming. They are appreciated.
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