Shouldher/neck pain

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#1

I had pain around the right side of neck and right shoulder for several years working long hours at the computer (my education was delivered/relied on the computer). I continue to have this pain whenever I use the computer or do chores where I have to stretch out my arms or raise my arm. A pop and grating can be heard at the back of my neck and pops as well when I move my shoulder. I frequently do all chores and carry groceries(I live alone), I seemed to have strained my other left side of neck and shoulder as well. Now my upper back feels tight. It did not worsen this much when I was staying with my family. I think my delicate frame is not strong enough for many activities. Now I have used a proper chair and adjusted height of my computer which seem to lessen the pain on the right side.

I did the JFS which I feel seem to release much of the tightness and pain, although I could hear the clicking while doing them. I felt like a weight has been lifted away during and immediately after the session. Then, when I start to move my arms again for one or two times for my errands, the pain would come back.

I could not stop my chores as there is no one else to do them. How can I fully benefit from the JFS even after the session? Should I have to stop certain movements of my upper body daily for a while?

#2

I would suggest you do the JFS very slowly and learn to focus attention on the currents of sensation in your body. They are likely to be pronounced not just the specific joint you are addressing but at diverse regions. So encourage that awarenes. As long as your body is having a discharge of strain, pain or spontaneous motions (kriyas) keep doing whatever you are doing. just be gentle. If this is the way your body is healing then send me personal email to yogimukunda@comcast.net and begin the Tantra lessons they can deepen this subtle body reaction to more effective JFS.

 If you fatigue while doiing JFS then you simply need persistence to build muscle tone.  In that case follow guidelines in SYT book chapters 17 & 18 . if tone is not coming by being progressive then it is a sign that rest is appropriate.  Often rest is needed when injuried tissue is recovering from phsyiological changes of stress leaving your body.  The joints are often where pre arthritis changes are stored.  if that is the case then search this site for arthritis diet 10 day cleanse.     namaste m