Mezzano 0 #1 July 26, 2004 Hello, I am new here and to the sport in general, had my first jump yesterday (tandem) and am looking forward to continuing in the sport once I am out of college (and actually have money) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #2 July 26, 2004 Skydiving is a physical activity like any other and if you are not a gym rat or world class athelete there is certainly an increased chance of strained/pulled muscles on opening. While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). Unless you are in excruciating pain I suggest you "walk it off" and take some anti-inflammatory meds. I suggest streching a bit before your next jump, tandem or otherwise. You probably do not need to see a doctor. My $0.02. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #3 July 26, 2004 What kind of tandem rig was your instructor wearing??Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mezzano 0 #4 July 26, 2004 I really don't know, as I said it was my first jump, I could call the place and inquire about that but I wouldn't even know what kind of questions to ask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mezzano 0 #5 July 26, 2004 Thanks for the confimation, I figure I will just "walk it off" and if it doesn't improve in 2-3 days maybe see a doctor just to be safe. I am in good physical condition though I don't work out a lot, I have a job that keeps me physically active so I don't need the gym per se, but it probably wouldn't hurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jeth 0 #6 July 26, 2004 Hello, While I am no doctor, I had the EXACT same symptoms after my first solo jump. I believe it is from the physical exertion of throwing your body into an arch. I was fine after my tandem, but maybe you arched more than I did. After about 3 days the soreness went away and I could move my neck just fine. I would highly recommend stretching before you jump, especially if you don't regularly work out. Just my two cents... Jeth "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #7 July 26, 2004 Sometimes my neck hurts in exactly the way you described, after an off-heading opening. Do you happen to recall if the canopy made you turn slightly (or severely) on opening? Ideally, you should be facing the same direction when you open as you were when you(r instructor) throw out. So an off-heading opening can have some after effects if it's hard enough. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites joe216 0 #8 July 26, 2004 "While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). " I resent that NEVER works out shit. I was in the jacuzzi for over three and a half hours doing 12 oz. curls the night prior to my last jump. THAT, mon frere, IS a work out. You're going to be sore. You are using muscles in new ways, under new stress and conditions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Reginald 0 #9 July 26, 2004 I've had neck pain ever since I started jumping. It's the opening shock. Think about a mild case of whiplash on every opening. I went to Dr.’s and Chiropractors, etc. The long and short of it is I stretch every night now, specifically my neck, and stretch every time before I jump. I only get neck pain now after a hard opening or a bunch of jumps in a weekend, 10 or more. It goes away faster and is more mild than before due to the stretching. You might be in great shape overall but I doubt you (like 99% of the rest of the planet) do neck stretches. It’s just a part of being in shape to jump. I know some people that it does not bother at all and others like me that have to work everyday to be in shape to jump."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 bigway 4 #10 July 26, 2004 before you ever do anything physical you stretch, no matter what sport you do. always stretch. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jeth 0 #11 July 26, 2004 Quotebefore you ever do anything physical you stretch, no matter what sport you do. always stretch. I'll second that one! Good rule to live by! That what I do."At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #12 July 26, 2004 Quote"While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). " I resent that NEVER works out shit. I was in the jacuzzi for over three and a half hours doing 12 oz. curls the night prior to my last jump. THAT, mon frere, IS a work out. You're going to be sore. You are using muscles in new ways, under new stress and conditions. real men do 40oz curls biotch NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mezzano 0 #13 July 27, 2004 Okay, thanks a lot ladies and gentleman for all the feedback. As an update my neck feels MUCH better today than yesterday, I am thinking it was a combination of my body not being used to the experiance and the foolishness of me not stretching properly (read: at all). 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mattjw916 2 #2 July 26, 2004 Skydiving is a physical activity like any other and if you are not a gym rat or world class athelete there is certainly an increased chance of strained/pulled muscles on opening. While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). Unless you are in excruciating pain I suggest you "walk it off" and take some anti-inflammatory meds. I suggest streching a bit before your next jump, tandem or otherwise. You probably do not need to see a doctor. My $0.02. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 July 26, 2004 What kind of tandem rig was your instructor wearing??Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mezzano 0 #4 July 26, 2004 I really don't know, as I said it was my first jump, I could call the place and inquire about that but I wouldn't even know what kind of questions to ask Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mezzano 0 #5 July 26, 2004 Thanks for the confimation, I figure I will just "walk it off" and if it doesn't improve in 2-3 days maybe see a doctor just to be safe. I am in good physical condition though I don't work out a lot, I have a job that keeps me physically active so I don't need the gym per se, but it probably wouldn't hurt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jeth 0 #6 July 26, 2004 Hello, While I am no doctor, I had the EXACT same symptoms after my first solo jump. I believe it is from the physical exertion of throwing your body into an arch. I was fine after my tandem, but maybe you arched more than I did. After about 3 days the soreness went away and I could move my neck just fine. I would highly recommend stretching before you jump, especially if you don't regularly work out. Just my two cents... Jeth "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelel01 1 #7 July 26, 2004 Sometimes my neck hurts in exactly the way you described, after an off-heading opening. Do you happen to recall if the canopy made you turn slightly (or severely) on opening? Ideally, you should be facing the same direction when you open as you were when you(r instructor) throw out. So an off-heading opening can have some after effects if it's hard enough. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites joe216 0 #8 July 26, 2004 "While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). " I resent that NEVER works out shit. I was in the jacuzzi for over three and a half hours doing 12 oz. curls the night prior to my last jump. THAT, mon frere, IS a work out. You're going to be sore. You are using muscles in new ways, under new stress and conditions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Reginald 0 #9 July 26, 2004 I've had neck pain ever since I started jumping. It's the opening shock. Think about a mild case of whiplash on every opening. I went to Dr.’s and Chiropractors, etc. The long and short of it is I stretch every night now, specifically my neck, and stretch every time before I jump. I only get neck pain now after a hard opening or a bunch of jumps in a weekend, 10 or more. It goes away faster and is more mild than before due to the stretching. You might be in great shape overall but I doubt you (like 99% of the rest of the planet) do neck stretches. It’s just a part of being in shape to jump. I know some people that it does not bother at all and others like me that have to work everyday to be in shape to jump."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 bigway 4 #10 July 26, 2004 before you ever do anything physical you stretch, no matter what sport you do. always stretch. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jeth 0 #11 July 26, 2004 Quotebefore you ever do anything physical you stretch, no matter what sport you do. always stretch. I'll second that one! Good rule to live by! That what I do."At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #12 July 26, 2004 Quote"While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). " I resent that NEVER works out shit. I was in the jacuzzi for over three and a half hours doing 12 oz. curls the night prior to my last jump. THAT, mon frere, IS a work out. You're going to be sore. You are using muscles in new ways, under new stress and conditions. real men do 40oz curls biotch NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mezzano 0 #13 July 27, 2004 Okay, thanks a lot ladies and gentleman for all the feedback. As an update my neck feels MUCH better today than yesterday, I am thinking it was a combination of my body not being used to the experiance and the foolishness of me not stretching properly (read: at all). I am already planning for my next jump, this time I will stretch properly before jumping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. 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Jeth 0 #6 July 26, 2004 Hello, While I am no doctor, I had the EXACT same symptoms after my first solo jump. I believe it is from the physical exertion of throwing your body into an arch. I was fine after my tandem, but maybe you arched more than I did. After about 3 days the soreness went away and I could move my neck just fine. I would highly recommend stretching before you jump, especially if you don't regularly work out. Just my two cents... Jeth "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #7 July 26, 2004 Sometimes my neck hurts in exactly the way you described, after an off-heading opening. Do you happen to recall if the canopy made you turn slightly (or severely) on opening? Ideally, you should be facing the same direction when you open as you were when you(r instructor) throw out. So an off-heading opening can have some after effects if it's hard enough. Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joe216 0 #8 July 26, 2004 "While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). " I resent that NEVER works out shit. I was in the jacuzzi for over three and a half hours doing 12 oz. curls the night prior to my last jump. THAT, mon frere, IS a work out. You're going to be sore. You are using muscles in new ways, under new stress and conditions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #9 July 26, 2004 I've had neck pain ever since I started jumping. It's the opening shock. Think about a mild case of whiplash on every opening. I went to Dr.’s and Chiropractors, etc. The long and short of it is I stretch every night now, specifically my neck, and stretch every time before I jump. I only get neck pain now after a hard opening or a bunch of jumps in a weekend, 10 or more. It goes away faster and is more mild than before due to the stretching. You might be in great shape overall but I doubt you (like 99% of the rest of the planet) do neck stretches. It’s just a part of being in shape to jump. I know some people that it does not bother at all and others like me that have to work everyday to be in shape to jump."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
bigway 4 #10 July 26, 2004 before you ever do anything physical you stretch, no matter what sport you do. always stretch. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #11 July 26, 2004 Quotebefore you ever do anything physical you stretch, no matter what sport you do. always stretch. I'll second that one! Good rule to live by! That what I do."At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #12 July 26, 2004 Quote"While I suffered no ill-effects from my first few jumps (I work out constantly) my brother on the other hand comes back pretty sore every week after AFF (never works out). " I resent that NEVER works out shit. I was in the jacuzzi for over three and a half hours doing 12 oz. curls the night prior to my last jump. THAT, mon frere, IS a work out. You're going to be sore. You are using muscles in new ways, under new stress and conditions. real men do 40oz curls biotch NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mezzano 0 #13 July 27, 2004 Okay, thanks a lot ladies and gentleman for all the feedback. As an update my neck feels MUCH better today than yesterday, I am thinking it was a combination of my body not being used to the experiance and the foolishness of me not stretching properly (read: at all). I am already planning for my next jump, this time I will stretch properly before jumping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
