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Topic: Neck/Shoulder Pain
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Oxychick
Moderator Posts: 2486
From: neither here nor there
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted June 20, 2003 06:30 AM
 
Ok, this is a little embarrassing. I have pretty bad neck/shoulder pain and feel like i need to lie down as soon as i get home. I can't find any bras that are comfy. My friend wqas telling me yesterday that he has another female friend with that problem and that she learned some exercises that will help. I'm wondering if anyone here has any exercise tips? Surgery isn't an option for me. Thanks. IP: Logged |
Randall
Webmaster Posts: 16464
From: Columbus, GA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted June 20, 2003 12:30 PM
Most women use the wrong bra size. The correct size usually solves this (have to be measured accurately).  ------------------
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trillian
Moderator Posts: 1317
From: The Boundless
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted June 20, 2003 01:48 PM
If it's muscular, I do have a suggestion...I've used these two products in combination for years on a couple of different aches and pains. Had severe pain in my knee due to a couple of falls on it, but this stuff has virtually healed the problem...I no longer have pain. When I first start using them, the pain was so bad I was limping. The work synergistically, and I got this info from a semi-alternative doctor who publishes a monthly health newspaper. Sorry, I can't recall his name.Anyway, the first product is "Penetran," it's a pain reliever often used for arthritis. Wal-Mart's pharmacy will order it for you and have it in just a couple of days. It's inexpensive. The other product is "DMSO." No, it hasn't been approved for use on humans, it's been used on the joints of horses for many years. But lots of humans use it to no ill effect. But it's a solvent, so you must be sure your hands are very clean before applying it, then wash them completely when done...and of course be sure the area to which you are applying it is very clean, too. DMSO is available at farm and animal supply stores...aren't you in NYC? There has to be some place that carries it, or maybe find it online. It, too, is inexpensive. Use the Penetran, then the DMSO over it 2-3x per day. It might make your skin mildly itchy. I've even used it on lower back pain. Members of my family have used this on joints, shoulder problems, etc., and no one has had any ill effects. Hope this helps!  IP: Logged |
Oxychick
Moderator Posts: 2486
From: neither here nor there
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted June 21, 2003 09:08 AM
Nah, I've been fitted and all that. Couldn't seem to tear myself away from the fashionable suff though...over comfort. Hey trillian-thanks for the info. I'm not having joint pain, just muscular pain. Since I think it's something that can be helped with exercises, I'm a little weary of using pain killers. I used pain killers twice in my life (after getting my wisdom teeth out and last year after another surgery), and I simply ca't function on them. Couldn't wait to be off of them. I know it's different, but I'm looking for a non-medicinal way, if possible. This is not to say I don;t appreciate your advice. I love learning about new things.  IP: Logged |
mutablefire
Knowflake Posts: 47
From:
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted June 21, 2003 08:50 PM
I find the cotton, seamless ones are the most comfortable. They don't enhance the shape like underwired ones do but at least you're not aware of them.IP: Logged |
mutablefire
Knowflake Posts: 47
From:
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted June 21, 2003 08:51 PM
I don't know if there's a lot of exercise that would help since the breasts are primarily composed of fatty tissue.IP: Logged |
Lunargirl
Knowflake Posts: 1513
From: south of utopia
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted June 22, 2003 12:15 AM
Hi Oxychick,I guess you've already tried the medical route? I ask because my mother went through a lot of shoulder pain that she "soldiered" through stoically (well not really, she complained a lot!  ). She finally made it to her doctor, who referred her to a physiotherapist, and learned she was apparently on her way to a "frozen shoulder", with really limited ability -- but the exercises helped her get mobility back. I'm afraid I won't be able to obtain the exercises for you, but I bet if you followed up physiotherapy and sports medecine leads, online or otherwise, you'll find good info. Meantime, maybe one of those inner-bra camisoles or a tankini might help with the conflict on your "front lines". cheers,
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Oxychick
Moderator Posts: 2486
From: neither here nor there
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted June 22, 2003 09:40 AM
"front lines"  mutablefire-I mean exercises for the shoulders, back and chest. lunargirl-thanks for the info! I'll definitely look it up. IP: Logged |
divinia
Knowflake Posts: 213
From: The Crossroads of America
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted June 22, 2003 12:00 PM
Kava kava is *amazingly* good for muscle pain. Don't worry about buying the most expensive type. My husband and I buy the one that is $4.77 a bottle for 100 pills at Wal-Mart and it works like a charm.
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