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11-29-2013, 12:51 PM | #1 | ||
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Hi, I had a two level ACDF surgery last March - I'm feeling pretty good now at almost 8 months out, but having one remaining issue that I can't seem to resolve.
I have a pinchy sort of pain in my upper traps on both sides of my neck. It won't go away. I'm wondering if it's just spasm or something. I started light weight lifting again, haven't started running yet and may not (will do something else), but I'm wondering what I should do to alleviate some of this pinchy/spasm pain? Any suggestions for exercises - something for my neck/upper traps. The only real restriction the doctor gave me was to not lift heavy weights above my head. He said I could bench press, but to ease into it. All I'm doing is bench ( super light, only 90lbs now after two months), tricep work with dumbells, light dead lifts, and some upright rows, again very light. I'm thinking I need to rehab my traps in some way...? Any ideas? |
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I would stop the weights until you figure it out.
Could be some trigger points & spasms that need to be resolved. Spasms & trigger points often go hand in hand, and until the trigger points are resolved stretching or exercising will not be helpful. Triggerpoint info- http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread125577.html
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11-29-2013, 01:49 PM | #3 | ||
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Thanks for that information, I never heard of Triggerpoints before. I notice my posture has a lot to do with it too...keep working on that.
I can lay off the weights except for my triceps - especially my right side, it took a big hit from the herniated disc and is probably only 60-70% of where it was before the injury. It's a lot better than it was last February tho! |
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01-11-2014, 04:50 AM | #5 | ||
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Yes I would go see a massage therapist or physical therapist. They both deal with trigger points
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