Neck Strengthening

DAVEBROOKS · Post by **DAVEBROOKS** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 1:10 pm

I am in a metal band and i headbang a LOT. The day after shows neck and back are pretty sore (usually lasting 3 days or so). I stretch before i go on, but that doesnt seem to help much. I was wondering if using a protein supplement either before or after shows would help the muscles recover quicker. I would assume strengthening the back and neck muscles would help as well. I am working on that part, just wanted to know about a quicker recovery from the soreness and almost spasming if i tense up the muscle too much. Thanks for help or advice.

PS Stopping the headbanging is not an option....heh. I've heard that one before.

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:38 pm

u just need to build up the musculature of the neck, traps and upper back as well as core

DAVEBROOKS · Post by **DAVEBROOKS** » Mon Apr 10, 2006 3:53 pm

any advice on the supplement help as far as recovery?

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 2:37 am

was actually just thinking about while i was rockin out to "early mornin" by sugar ray...you say u can't stop but maybe u need to break up how hard you go...i was liking the head movement to plyometric / ballistic type movements which take the longest to recover from...probably just eat a fair bit of protein but because your "shicking" the spine it causes central nervous system breakdown which just slows recovery even more...i would only focus on making the muscles bigger not neccesarily stronger as the stronger they are, the harder you'll "rock" thus more damage...either that or play more boyz II men songs

DAVEBROOKS · Post by **DAVEBROOKS** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 6:38 am

i appreciate the help, will work on these tips from now on.

ConSeann3ry · Post by **ConSeann3ry** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 3:34 am

hahahah, yeah, just play more boyz II men songs, problem solved