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Tense muscles!

earth_angel0001 Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/01/31	2003/02/12, 07:32 PM I have a question: I tend to tense the muscles in my back and neck throughout the day (due to stress?! I don't know...), but lately, I've been noticing that no matter WHAT type of exercise that I am engaging in, I always finish with neck or back pain... I'm not sure what my question is exactly=), but I tend to dread exercising now because it leaves my neck and back hurting! Even when I consciously concentrate on relaxing, the difference isn't that noticable... any advice/help?? --nicole
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/12, 10:28 PM Have you ever tried stretching b4 and after training? Make sure you breathe properly while training. -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
earth_angel0001 Posts: 34 Joined: 2003/01/31	2003/02/13, 10:09 PM I actually do both yoga and pilates already -- but even when i do these two types of exercising, which is very relaxing, I still end up with pain in my neck/back... I'm just not sure what to do now because I already do the stretching, etc... thanks for your suggestions though;)...
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/02/13, 10:18 PM If it is pain have it checked by a dr. If it is tense then relax! -------------- Nothing is too small to know, and nothing is too big to attempt! Ivan Montreal Canada
London Posts: 176 Joined: 2003/01/10	2003/02/13, 11:15 PM Could it just be soar muscles? After my back/shoulder day my neck and back just kill. A nice bath usually makes me feel a bit better, but the soarness stays. Maybe we just need full time massage therapists at our homes. =)