A Really Stifff Neck

[slinger69]

Is this a shooter's ailment? Shot for four hours yesterday in wind blowing a steady Force 3 to 4, gusting to 5. The covered bench area was a bit of a wind tunnel. Couldn't do more than occasional very pleasing hits at 35 yds with the 99. But when I left my chair for bed last night, my neck was seized solid, muscle & tendon very painful, and still is now. Now I know what those ligh-weight Arab type scarves are for. Gotta get one, now!

[shauny]

thats called getting old mate

[peddy]

Get a wheat bag that warms up in the microwave then wrap in a damp t towel and place around neck for 20 mins. You buy the bags for a couple of quid at the cheap Shops.

[Gunfun]

I'd consider the ergonomics of your rifle and shooting position, have a look at the scope height and position (backwards/forwards) regarding eye relief, also would an adjustable butt pad help ?
I also had problems with the chair to bench height at one shooting range and ended up stacking 2 chairs on top of each other to get a less stretched stable shooting position. Some times I get carried away with shooting groups and forget to rest and stretch every so often.

[slinger69]

thats called getting old mate

Ain't it Just....

[slinger69]

Get a wheat bag that warms up in the microwave then wrap in a damp t towel and place around neck for 20 mins. You buy the bags for a couple of quid at the cheap Shops.

Thanks peddy, that's on the urgent list mate.

[slinger69]

I'd consider the ergonomics of your rifle and shooting position, have a look at the scope height and position (backwards/forwards) regarding eye relief, also would an adjustable butt pad help ?
I also had problems with the chair to bench height at one shooting range and ended up stacking 2 chairs on top of each other to get a less stretched stable shooting position. Some times I get carried away with shooting groups and forget to rest and stretch every so often.

Sound advice, thanks Gunfun.

[T 20]

Is this a shooter's ailment? Shot for four hours yesterday in wind blowing a steady Force 3 to 4, gusting to 5. The covered bench area was a bit of a wind tunnel. Couldn't do more than occasional very pleasing hits at 35 yds with the 99. But when I left my chair for bed last night, my neck was seized solid, muscle & tendon very painful, and still is now. Now I know what those ligh-weight Arab type scarves are for. Gotta get one, now!

Was it the shooting or was it the Viagra you got stuck in your throat that gave you a stiff neck Gwyn ?



We may never know.

[gingernut]

More likely the chair.
I have one I avoid.
When I forget and have a nap in it I get hours of neck pain.
Used to blame springers!

[joffy]

Shame wearing baggy shorts and a windy day don't have the same effect elsewhere

[TonyL]

Combination of different factors. Shooting position, chair, being set in the same position for too long and most definitely ergonomics.
Try and concentrate on being as relaxed as possible at all times and take breaks and have a regular walk about / stretch.

[shauny]

Shame wearing baggy shorts and a windy day don't have the same effect elsewhere

he he !

[FWB124]

A couple of glasses of Laphroag 10 and a hot bath is a good cure

[slinger69]

Was it the shooting or was it the Viagra you got stuck in your throat that gave you a stiff neck Gwyn ?



We may never know.

You told me you'd tested them on one of the Shetland ponies Mick and they would slip down, smooth as silk.

[TonyL]

You told me you'd tested them on one of the Shetland ponies Mick and they would slip down, smooth as silk.

Wasn't that Dave?