sraja 0 #1 May 15, 2007 So I made 5 jumps over two days this weekend. Nothing fancy, just belly flying and tracking. I had one really hard opening but besides that I had normal standup landings and uneventful jumps. But this morning I have a bothersome neck pain. I wouldn't claim that it hurts but it bothers me (kinda like a neck sprain) when I turn my neck in certain directions. Is this normal? Do others also experience it after making several skydives? I have noticed this on other days when I am jumping as well. Any insight would be appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #2 May 15, 2007 I'm putting my money on the hard opening causing your neck pain. I've had friends that have actually had whiplash from a hard opening. Be nice to yourself."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ironmanjay 0 #3 May 15, 2007 QuoteI'm putting my money on the hard opening causing your neck pain. I've had friends that have actually had whiplash from a hard opening. Be nice to yourself. Yeah talk to skybytch she cant jump because here neck is sooo messed up. And yes I have had a sore neck from hard a opening... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkcanna 0 #4 May 15, 2007 Hey Sraja, I DID get whiplash cos of a hard opening! I was walking around like quasimodo for nearly 2 weeks!! This happened 3 weeks ago and its still bothering me - i jumped at the weekend like which didnt help matters but its getting there! I was going to post a question regarding it - do many jumpers end up with serious neck problems at all?To know requires proof To believe requires evidence To have faith requires neither. If you stick with that, we'll never be confused again Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #5 May 15, 2007 Quote I was going to post a question regarding it - do many jumpers end up with serious neck problems at all? Go see your Dr. and get some x-rays. Seriously. It may be nothing but it may be something."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #6 May 15, 2007 If it sticks around, seeing a doctor is advised. As Reggie said, could be nothing, could be something. Also, in general, I don't think people stretch enough before jumping, and not just the neck/back. Stretching goes a long way in making sure a full weekend of jumping, opening, landing, and packing doesn't get the better of you Monday morning. That, and if you have a landing you have to run out or fall down on, or an opening that's harder than usual, you can help prevent some types of injuries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amyfiske 0 #7 May 15, 2007 Roll the heck out of the nose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyshimas 0 #8 May 15, 2007 It seems that skydiving is closely related with back problems. I usually have lower back gnawings at the end of the day but I am a packer as well so it might add up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sraja 0 #9 May 16, 2007 Thanks everyone for their inputs. Now - does anyone know of any exercises to strengthen neck muscles? I am doing the neck rotations but not sure they do anything more than stretch the muscles. Thanks in advance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #10 May 17, 2007 well....um..I made up some stickers that should explain it. they read "oral fixes everything"My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
