what are good pilates exercises for cycle induced neck/shoulder pain?

Answer 1

Both traditional hatha yoga and breema, a relatively new form of movement therapy, claim to treat neck pain by reducing or eliminating some of the underlying causes. Teachers of yoga maintain that the postures improve the flexibility of the spine and keep the disks between the vertebrae well nourished by spinal fluid. In breema, instructors individualize the exercises, so that persons with neck pain can be given a set of exercises for that specific problem. In addition, both yoga and breema emphasize the importance of cultivating healthy spiritual and emotional attitudes toward the body, thus lowering the level of psychological stress that often contributes to neck pain. Other systems that help to re-educate patients in body movement include Feldenkrais, the Alexander technique, and Hanna somatics.

Answer 2

bring chin to chest and gently put pressure on the back of head to give a slight pull. Also rotations in gentle circles help. Time on the bike will strengthen these muscles, I had problems where I was dizzy, went to a chiropractor and got an adjustment, things have been fine ever since along with getting used to the positio
But also make sure your bike is fit properly. No exercise is gonna help you if you aren't set up right.

Answer 3

I don't know how to ease the pain, other than getting a different bike. I used to have the same problem, but then I got a Trek that has the higher set handle bars, so I don't have to lean as much. Also I am not hunched over the bars, it is so much nicer. I also bought one of the retro bikes with balloon tires, a real cruiser, it doesn't have gears, but man that thing is great to ride. It is so smooth and comfortable, it is like the cadillac of bikes! Good luck, I would hate to see anyone give up biking because it is causing them pain.

Answer 4

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