Feeling sorry for myself 😢

[Sp81]

After an amazing 1st 10k distance last week I managed 3k on Monday at a very slow easy pace. Woke up Tuesday to find I’ve done something to my shoulder/ neck. Thinking it’s unwise to run as can’t move head without a twinge it also means it’d be tricky checking traffic 😭 I’ve taken my canine partner walking instead this week which is lovely but it’s just not the same. Missing run days feels so wrong.

Can’t wait to get back out there. 😰

[Buddy34 Graduate10]

I had ache like this last week . What worked for me was constantly moving my neck and rotating my shoulder and lots of deep heat. Hope this might help 😊😊

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to Buddy34]

I’ll give it a try thank you 🙏🏻

[primaballerina]

yes... see if you can find a heat pad to put on it...

hope it gets better soon

PB

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to primaballerina]

Thank you x

[Grannyhugs Graduate10]

Try not to keep it too stationary you may make it worse, good luck for easing off soon.

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to Grannyhugs]

Thank you I’ll try xx

[grumpyoldgirl]

No, what a shame! So painful too. Hope it eases up soon . Some ibuprofen may help (or any antiinflammatory).

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Thank you grumpyoldgirl. I think I have some ibuprofen here. Should’ve took some before bed! Xxx

[Hidden]

I had big problems with this a few years ago and a friend suggested the following:

Gently, try and turn your head one way and then the other(as if you are trying to look over your shoulder), as far as it will go x5, then try and touch your shoulder with your ear on each side x5, then try and touch your chin to your chest and then tilt your head back as far as you can x5. Do this through out the day and it will help easing it up.

Hope you are better soon x

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I’ll try these, thank you so much. Back to school tomorrow so hoping it eases soon x

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Hidden]

I do this after every run too 👍🏻

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

I do legs, back and arms. Will add these post run too. Thank you so much 😎

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate10 in reply to Sp81]

I have a dreadful habit of letting all my tension go to my neck and shoulders. I must have been a turtle in a previous life as my shoulders are frequently up to my ears and I have to consciously drop them. If I'm wound up on a run I can end up with the same issue too...

Also in cold weather, if not wearing a buff my neck can get chilled.

[JaoJao Graduate10]

Sorry you are not feeling great, usually with things like that it’s a pulled muscle or just slept at an awkward angle. Keep and eye on it and hopefully it will be better in a few days

[Sp81 Graduate10 in reply to JaoJao]

Thank you JaoJao, I’m hoping that whatever it is sorts itself soon so I can get back out there 🏃‍♀️