Going to gym with stiff neck

[Anonymous]

I woke up with a stiff neck. Took Advil and have been icing it. Today I’m supposed to lift weights and I do the elliptical. I’m thinking of not going because hasn’t gotten any better since I woke up. But I’m thinking if it does feel better later in the day that I can go. Anyone. Experience this before? Advice? Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Stressed? Look at that first, and do whatever is relaxing for you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Stressed? Look at that first, and do whatever is relaxing for you.

I think it’s from sleep. This hasn’t happened to me in years. I’m relaxing by icing my neck and laying down and watching some tv. That usually helps relief stress

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t workout with any injuries or stiffness.

Especially as we age, or over 30.

[Anonymous]

I occasionally wake up with a stiff neck or an aching shoulder or back. I wouldn't lift with it but definitely run with that regularly. I woke up with a stiff neck this morning and ran and did pushups.

[Anonymous]

Check out the Miranda White Aging Backwards exercises on YouTube. These exercises work wonders.

[Anonymous]

I am very cautious about exercising with pain, but my one exception is for neck & back pain, which improvement with movement. Usually gentle exercise actually helps a lot. But, you have to discern whether the neck/back pain was actually caused by your workouts ... in which case, don't do that movement!

However, I'm not a big lifter, so I'm not totally sure about lifting. But I think you'll be OK if you focus on whole body and lower body moves, and don't do anything that loads the neck at all.

Just doing the elliptical and a bit of yoga might be a better bet ...

[Anonymous]

I would push right on through that. It will go away soon enough

[Anonymous]

Isn't ice usually for injuries where there is inflammation? Heat may be better for relaxing your muscles.

[Anonymous]

In my experience, doing cardio will improve circulation and help a still neck.