I'd suggest a brick workout.
Go Vote, then go cycling. Ponder your decision, come to the conclusion you were wrong. The go for an eight mile run to punish yourself.



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I had this happen to me 3 weeks ago. I had sort of a "crick" for several days, but just ignored it. Finally Saturday I woke up and couldn't turn my head to the left. To make a long story short, a physical therapist did some massage and stretching and ice/heat. The stretch is kind of hard to describe, but here goes: Place the arm that is on the sore side behind your back, relax. Tilt your head at an angel halfway btw straight forward and over the shoulder. You should feel the stretch all the way down the side that is stiff and even into the shoulder a bit. I used heat to help relax the muscles that were tight (shoulder/lower neck) and ice to reduce the swelling at the trigger spot in my neck. This worked really well. I was stiff for another 1-2 days, but nothing major. The doctor advised me not to run, but as soon as I could turn my head I was back on the road. The important thing was to stretch as soon as you finish. The muscle tightens when you are done exercising and can make things worse. Hope it helps!

actually, swimming is exactly what you need. go swim 4k.

This is my indication that I need to go see my chiropractor. Happens 2 to 3 times a year for me. I have an excellent chiropractor and I get immediate relief. Not sure if you should start with this if you don't already go to one (it's tough to find a good one), but it's certainly one option to consider.

D.

Muscle relaxants, asap. Stuff like Robitassin or Robitussin. Take some and take it easy for a day.

Neck pains like the ones described are usually muscle related. Going to chiro for muscle stuff is like going to automechanic for auto body work.

I'm not a chiro, or a doctor, or do I play one on TV.

If I had some Flexeril I'm sure it would do the trick. I hadn't thought of Robo. I get this every now once in a while. Swimming is definately out, I've tried it before and it just doesn't work, too much pain. Cycling is out too, but I may try running later. I think I'm going to get a massage, hopefully that will help.

Thanks to all for the advice,

Ed

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