DanglesOZQld 0 #1 July 19, 2005 Wondering if anyone else has had this problem.... -I have constant problems with muscle strains at the point under my shoulderblades (left and right) as well as centre at the same level. Basically I stretch and do exercises before jumping and nothing I do jump wise causes the above problem. It is like some sort of small muscle spasm that causes the grief in the long term and it is extremely frustrating and an ongoing hassle. The "pulled" muscles are those annoying ones that stop you from taking a full breath easily. Anyone out there got any ideas or am I just a premature old fart at 34? ;( BSBD! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #2 July 19, 2005 Yes, same problem. After lots of time with Dr's and Chiropractors I was simply told to do some weight lifting specific to those muscles, which after a few months alleviated the problem."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #3 July 19, 2005 Mmmm oh goodie more money to spend....... ;( BSBD! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #4 July 19, 2005 Quoteor am I just a premature old fart at 34? Same problem....I've dealt with it since before I was 30. Push-ups and Mil presses (light weights, frequent reps) should isolate and work those areas. Careful, I went from a small A cup to a large B after a few of theseAnvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #5 July 19, 2005 I got a similar muscle cramp from doing too many kneeling exits from Cessnas. The problem was caused by holding huge tandem rigs off the floor for too many minutes. My solution was to change DZ policy to sitting exits. Another solution involves lifting lots of scrap iron (i.e shoulder shrugs) to strengthen your shoulder and back muscles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #6 July 19, 2005 My Chiropractor worked mine out with heat and ultrasound. I also saw my x-rays which showed how the nerve under the right shoulderblade got a little pinched and aggravated one of the vertabrae. After several sessions stretching it out etc, he gave me some exercises to do with a band and they have helped. Also use good posture when sitting etc. Most of my problems come from sit-flying. What other posters have said about some weight exercises will help also. I also got replaced my reserve connector links on my PD reserve with reserve slinks and this helps also. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 55 #7 July 20, 2005 QuoteI also got replaced my reserve connector links on my PD reserve with reserve slinks and this helps also. How? Spectra does not stretch, if that's what you mean... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakyrat 1 #8 July 20, 2005 I could feel the reserve metal connector links and bumpers through the back of my container poking me in the back under the shoulder area. I don't feel this now with the slinks. I've made several jumps since my last repack and it is just much better. Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
