Neck Pain
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Do you have neck problems? I have neck and back problems my neck never really bothered me but my back has . I'm just the opposite taller bars bother me more I'll start hurting right between my shoulder blades . Maybe you need to see a Dr and get an MRI . My back hurt but I didn't realize it was so bad until a MRI and a Myelogram . Two back surgeries later I'm still riding but heading for my third one Wednesday.
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I keep putting mine off. 23 years now since they 1st told me I needed complete fusion. Neck and lumbar! I'm chicken and force myself to live with the pain. A.S., arthritis, bugging disc's, Peripheral Neuropathy. Tons of fun.
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The very adjustable Helibars are certainly expensive, but they allow you to tweak, twiddle and adjust the handlebars while you search for a comfortable position.
Should you chose them, don't be surprised if you find comfort not where you expected it.
The seat and foot positioning also makes a huge difference on comfort and fit. I went through several seats trying to find the right one. In hindsight, I'd have done better to take more and longer rides with the various demo seats on my bike.
Should you chose them, don't be surprised if you find comfort not where you expected it.
The seat and foot positioning also makes a huge difference on comfort and fit. I went through several seats trying to find the right one. In hindsight, I'd have done better to take more and longer rides with the various demo seats on my bike.
Last edited by foxtrapper; Jul 21, 2024 at 06:09 AM.
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Unfortunately, there are a lot of variables that could be the cause of your issues. As you can see from reading the above.
Trial and error, and money may be the only way to pin this down.
my first suggestion would be bars and risers. That seems to fix the issue for most people. (myself included)
leaning to far back and having to flex your neck to see level or leaning to far forward and extending your neck to see level, combined with the weight of a helmet will cause issues, until your body adapts or you change the position.
good luck in your search
Trial and error, and money may be the only way to pin this down.
my first suggestion would be bars and risers. That seems to fix the issue for most people. (myself included)
leaning to far back and having to flex your neck to see level or leaning to far forward and extending your neck to see level, combined with the weight of a helmet will cause issues, until your body adapts or you change the position.
good luck in your search
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From: Ohio
Hello Everyone,
I have a 2023 RG. Everything is stock except rear suspension. I went on a 240-mile ride. After about 45 minutes I developed lower neck/upper left shoulder pain-pins and needles. I am still recovering. I did find an older thread with same issue. I was hoping I could get an update on anyone who was successfully able to eliminate the pain and start enjoying the ride once again. Thank you.
I have a 2023 RG. Everything is stock except rear suspension. I went on a 240-mile ride. After about 45 minutes I developed lower neck/upper left shoulder pain-pins and needles. I am still recovering. I did find an older thread with same issue. I was hoping I could get an update on anyone who was successfully able to eliminate the pain and start enjoying the ride once again. Thank you.
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Wish I would have done on my schedule.
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. I had no choice in my first surgery had a large bone spur grow into my spinal cord . Right leg went totally numb and my foot turned black was pretty serious. I was 54 then had the second one to put stabilizer rods and plates in . Couple of weeks ago I fell and messed some of the hardware up so more surgery. I've been through it twice and was doing fine until I fell . I can handle the pain it's when my leg goes totally numb have to do something .