Off topic - Pain in the neck

[Borat]

Has anyone experienced neck/back pain after clinch work. I seemed to have strained a muscle in my upper back after some clinch work in class last Thursday. At first it just seemed a lttle stiff, but seems to getting worse with pains in the neck shoulder and arm. I've been taking Ibruprofen constantly for nearly 4 days now. Has anyone had similar, and how long should I need to recover?

[dave_UK_MT]

Yep I've done that one, couldn't look over my shoulder for a few days, very painfull.

Its just a case of resting up and waiting till it feels OK again, a week or so should do it.

The fact that your hurting yourself like this means your doing something wrong though. Sounds like your trying too hard to keep an upright position in the clinch by just using your neck/back muscles. Its hard to do (and explain) but when your partner has the dominant position try and keep your head propped by putting your chin on your shoulder or on their arms. Ask your instructor.

[Borat]

thanks Dave - you hit the nail on the head about my position in the clinch. Saw the GP today who reckons about 7-10 days + painkillers + physio...feels a lot worse than it is I suppose.