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Grrrretchen posted:
I have chronic shoulder and neck pain from whiplash from a car accident I was in in September 2011. I went to physical therapy in 2012, and was given exercises to do. Now, my shoulders are starting to hurt again, and I have little motivation to do the exercises I know I need to do to feel better. I'm just looking for a little support to keep me motivated. Thanks!

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1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:WhiplashI have chronic shoulder and neck pain from whiplash from a car accident I was in in September 2011. I went to physical therapy in 2012, and was given exercises to do. Now, my shoulders are starting to hurt again, and I have little motivation to do the exercises I know I need to do to feel better. I'm just looking for a little support to keep me motivated. Thanks!
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Seventeen16 responded:
I say none of the above. However, I don't know what your particular exercise routine is. Having sustained the same type of injury, going thru traditional physical therapy 3x/wk hurt me to the point of an E.R.visit. I had decreased r.o.m. and strength and my arm & hand would tingle and burn, signaling a major headache to come. Thankfully, I have a therapist friend who uses colored strips of rubberband,each has a different resistance. (You can get these at your medical supply store.)Start with the least resistant, bring it to your physical therapist for a surprisingly fun and varied- light or I can't breathe I held that stretch too long workout.
Report This| Share this:WhiplashI say none of the above. However, I don't know what your particular exercise routine is. Having sustained the same type of injury, going thru traditional physical therapy 3x/wk hurt me to the point of an E.R.visit. I had decreased r.o.m. and strength and my arm & hand would tingle and burn, signaling a major headache to come. Thankfully, I have a therapist friend who uses colored strips of rubberband,each has a different resistance. (You can get these at your medical supply store.)Start with the least resistant, bring it to your physical therapist for a surprisingly fun and varied- light or I can't breathe I held that stretch too long workout.
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