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06 Feb 07
Originally posted by Bosse de NageDid you bang one side of your head only, or both? If the former, try alternate between left and right then that should balance it out a bit.
I've developed repetitive strain injury in my neck from banging my head against the wall. Can anyone suggest a course of treatment?
06 Feb 07
Originally posted by chrissybYour point is well taken. My forehead has a nasty lump, while the back of my head is unscathed. I shall bang my head on the wall before me and the wall behind me. My recently purchased office chair on castor wheels should prove invaluable in this regard. This course of treatment seems flawless!
Did you bang one side of your head only, or both? If the former, try alternate between left and right then that should balance it out a bit.
06 Feb 07
Originally posted by Bosse de NageThese sorts of injury are all too common, and usually stem from bad practice. Warm ups are an essential part of any physical activity - as is adequate stretching after the exercise.
I've developed repetitive strain injury in my neck from banging my head against the wall. Can anyone suggest a course of treatment?
try this -
Build up to the exercise gradually - try a soft tapping against a plasterboard wall first, if no plasterboard is at had a plank of wood can be a good substitute.
Once you've warmed up then move on to some harder substance - breeze-block is good. When you're properly warm go for the brick.
Build up you neck muscles by slowly increasing the pull-back distance. Start with just an inch or so, and when this can be repeated with ease, build up - in careful stages - to a full on run.
Remember to take frequent rests and drink lots of water.
Good luck
06 Feb 07
Originally posted by Bosse de NageYou have clearly not been attending the Reader1107 Stress Management Seminar.
I've developed repetitive strain injury in my neck from banging my head against the wall. Can anyone suggest a course of treatment?
Lesson One: Bang someone else's head against the wall. It is much more satisfying and reduces stress much more quickly.
Lesson Two: Alternate the hands used in Lesson One to minimize the risk of repetitive stress injury.
Lesson Three: I don't take checks.
06 Feb 07
Originally posted by Bosse de Nagethe problem is you didn't hit the wall hard enough. you need to build up sufficient force to surpass the break-up threshold of the wall, otherwise you risk getting injuries not unlike from what you described. if the wall is plasterboard or even wood, it might be enough to take a swift sprint to gather speed. if the wall is concrete you need more momentum. I've discovered a full speed sprint ending into a series of half-flips to transform the forward momentum into rotational momentum will do the trick.
I've developed repetitive strain injury in my neck from banging my head against the wall. Can anyone suggest a course of treatment?
06 Feb 07
Originally posted by wormwoodOK. I'm working on a ramp down which to propel my office chair, and a system of ropes to keep me from bouncing off.
the problem is you didn't hit the wall hard enough. you need to build up sufficient force to surpass the break-up threshold of the wall, otherwise you risk getting injuries not unlike from what you described. if the wall is plasterboard or even wood, it might be enough to take a swift sprint to gather speed. if the wall is concrete you need more mome ...[text shortened]... es of half-flips to transform the forward momentum into rotational momentum will do the trick.
06 Feb 07
Originally posted by Bosse de Nagenice! you should also nail a 2x4" on the floor about 80cm from the wall, so when your chair hits it you get the rotational energy harnessed also.
OK. I'm working on a ramp down which to propel my office chair, and a system of ropes to keep me from bouncing off.
06 Feb 07
I've put some thought into this. Seems the motion of your head is causing a problem with your neck.
My advice is to tie a 2x4 to the ceiling fan. Now place a chair under the fan. As the blades spin, the plank will hit you on the back, front, or side of your head with each revolution.
No more neck strain.
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