Lee_M
Guru
As the title says, after a ride I am getting massive headaches, brought on I think by neck stiffness, and when I say massive I mean it puts me to bed for the rest of the day, ice packs, pain killers, the lot.
Ive tried exercises, both before and after a ride, far too many painkillers, (and also no pain killers - same result), massage, acupuncture, and I ve also tried specific neck exercises to build up my neck. I drink plenty on my rides and also use electrolite drinks and take food with me
None of it works, to the point that I now dread riding as I know the rest of the day will be agony and a wasted day.
I've had several bike fits, and tweaked my position in various ways, but nothing works, I have a neck support I sleep in, and use neck pillows, and I have a traction device arriving from amazon today.
I'm at my wits end with it now, and my wife is getting worked up that its something serious (like cancer) - it isn't as I've been checked out, but has anyone got any ideas before I give up completely or resort to a recumbent (please god no)
Ive tried exercises, both before and after a ride, far too many painkillers, (and also no pain killers - same result), massage, acupuncture, and I ve also tried specific neck exercises to build up my neck. I drink plenty on my rides and also use electrolite drinks and take food with me
None of it works, to the point that I now dread riding as I know the rest of the day will be agony and a wasted day.
I've had several bike fits, and tweaked my position in various ways, but nothing works, I have a neck support I sleep in, and use neck pillows, and I have a traction device arriving from amazon today.
I'm at my wits end with it now, and my wife is getting worked up that its something serious (like cancer) - it isn't as I've been checked out, but has anyone got any ideas before I give up completely or resort to a recumbent (please god no)