Neck pain from diving

[charlier]

Misool Eco Resort, in Raja Ampat. They seem to be doing some really good work here! Know anything about it?

- Bill

I have heard about the resort. At one point, we thought about installing a few remote sensors on the house reef, near the resort. Take some top side photographs and perhaps find someone that can prove a neck message. ;-)

 

[billt4sf]

There is free 15 min neck message here. It doesn't really seem to help me....sometimes makes it worse...

 

[billt4sf]

I have heard about the resort. At one point, we thought about installing a few remote sensors on the house reef, near the resort. Take some top side photographs and perhaps find someone that can prove a neck message. ;-)

Charlie what topside photos do you want? .. Anything in particular? Nice house reef wit baby sharks.

 

[charlier]

Bill, I would avoid any massage that hurts. Photos - Nothing in particular, just a few nice photos of the views, facility, and beach (?) or jetty.

 

[mmmbelows]

Actually, deep tissue therapeutic massages definitely will have a level of pain associated with them, especially in the early ones, that's the therapist working the scar tissue, breaking it down in the muscles. It's not unheard of for the therapist to recommend ibuprofen and ice packs after the session, as you'll likely be sore for 2 to 3 days after each session.

 

[billt4sf]

In case anyone is interested here is an update on my neck pain from diving:

It's much reduced. I took advice from some here and simply limited the amount of time that I was horizontal with my head turned up. Just that ended most of the pain.

Secondly, I started getting some massages here in Bali. The first one helped, so I did it again, etc. Now I get them about every other day - luckily, we only have to pay about $10 per hour. It has GREATLY reduced my back and neck pain as well as GREATLY increased my range of neck motion.

The reason I am posting is to encourage those with neck or back pain to consider repetitive, regular massages. Even if you have to pay lots more than I do, it's still much cheaper than drugs or (God forbid) surgery.
It's nice to have something simple work

- Bill

 

[charlier]

In case anyone is interested here is an update on my neck pain from diving:

It's much reduced. I took advice from some here and simply limited the amount of time that I was horizontal with my head turned up. Just that ended most of the pain.

Secondly, I started getting some massages here in Bali. The first one helped, so I did it again, etc. Now I get them about every other day - luckily, we only have to pay about $10 per hour. It has GREATLY reduced my back and neck pain as well as GREATLY increased my range of neck motion.

The reason I am posting is to encourage those with neck or back pain to consider repetitive, regular massages. Even if you have to pay lots more than I do, it's still much cheaper than drugs or (God forbid) surgery.
It's nice to have something simple work

- Bill

Excellent news. Similarly, I have lower back pain. Diving (neutral in water), swimming, and massage contribute to my well-being. Diving and swimming always make a big difference for my screwed up lower back. Love the animations!

 

[billt4sf]

...massage contribute to my well-being.

Come visit and get some cheap ones

- B

 

[charlier]

I agree 100%. Nothing is inexpensive in Singapore

 

[Dan]

Bill, here is my style of diving. Just relax, while flying in the water column. Never have neck pain (knock on wood).