The only reason i ask is because i used to do them and get neck cramps, so then i was told to put my hands behind my neck to support it. Only now, my arms hurt somewhat when i do it. And im not out of shape or fat or anything, is this normal? whats the correct way to do one? thanks!
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Cross your arms over your chest when you do a sit-up.  To keep from getting neck cramps, don't pull your head up to watch -- keep it in a straight line with your torso.
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Don't do it unless you have to. The thorax has to be in the cradle of the elbow and put firm pressure on the neck. Eventually your subject will faint due to lack of oxygen to the brain. They can breath but the blood flow isn't going to the brain. It is not magic. Don't do it to anyone for the sake of doing it. It can harm someone and possibly kill them.
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my gf loves to be rubbed just below the waist line its a tease. the insides of her thy. kiss her neck and shoulder. just below the bra line anything to tease her ans get her off. if you want to send chills up theire spine use your fingernails or tips of your fingers and run it up ther chest and then back down to there pants. then if there on there back w/o a shirt breath on there neck hard or down there back take your finger tips and run it down there spine and kiss them in kinky places. this might sound weird but the underside of there arm is very sensitive and if you very lightly touch it she will go crazy.
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There is a neck-up rule. If the symptoms are above the neck, e.g. runny nose, sore throat, headache, then it's probably OK to do moderate exercise. However if you have any symptoms below the neck, including fever, aching limbs and tightness of the chest, then you should not exercise.
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Absolutely.  There is no purpose to doing them.  Your joints in your fingers are not meant to support your body weight.  Look at how small your knuckles are.  Now imagine how small the tiny ligaments that hold them together are.  It's perfectly logical that you shouldn't do them.  You don't get anything more out of it than doing regular pushups.
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Push-up - Place your hands shoulder width apart (farther if you want a harder version) go down until your chest hits the ground and then come up. It should take about 2 seconds to go down, rest for 1 second down there, and then come up as fast and hard as you can. By stopping at the bottom you completely get rid of any stored energy (momentum) and makes you work more. As for the number I personally do 3 sets to fatigue\n\nSit ups - Keep your arms across your chest. You can put them behind your neck if you are absolutely sure you can control that you don't use your hands for support and assistance. Also you want to go slow on each rep and focus in on your abs to be sure their doing the work and not your lower back completely.
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Are you allowed to stretch where you sit.  There are exercises that can be done while sitting in a chair that help a lot.  When your neck starts to burn and your head starts to throb, can you stop a few seconds and put your chin to your chest and hold it and then move your head to your right shoulder and then to your left shoulder and then lift your hands towards the ceiling and just stretch?  This sometimes helps.  And then also stopping and just taking a few really deep breaths while looking off into the distance can help also.  I have an office job where I set at a desk in front of a computer all day long.  Fortunately, I can get up and walk around whenever I want.  But the company I work for stresses the stretching exercises.  You also need a really good chair . . . one that fits you and an articulating keyboard holder.  And make sure your computer screen is at eye level so you do not have to look up or down.  Most employers will modify your work station to accommodate you.  Good luck.
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Some have machines, others use their hands. It's really a wonderful experience, not really painful in a bad way... this pain is awesommmmmee! :)  If you're really outta line they may want you 3 times a week. You can't just go once and be cured. If you do go once, your bones will move to the right place and just move back to where they were comfortable before. If they are continually manipulated to where they should be, they will start getting comfortable and stay aligned. Geez, I really should be going! Call around for a quote. Many places will give you a free consultation and x-ray if necessary.
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I get knots on my left side.  It feels as if its under my shoulder blade.  I don't know if it is the same thing, but my massouse decided that I was sleeping wrong.  I slept with one arm under my pillow and it obviously kept my muscles tight up there.  I also lift my toddler everyday which doesn't help,  To help myself, I've just tried to relax my upper back and neck everytime I feel myself holding my shoulders up.  It's working so far.
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You should always stretch from head to toe and back.  Before lifting you should stretch your neck by doing neck circles and then to shoulders with arms extended circles and then down the body with torso rotations and then thighs with toe touches and calves.  After your lifting reverse the order, you feel alivened afterwards.
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Buddy, the problem is we sometimes put our entire body weight on that arm since we are sleeping side ways, so our arms numbs, that usualy goes away in time.\nIts normal feeling don't worry. If you have doughts you could always ask a doctor, but they will charge for it.
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If I'm understanding correctly, the area you are refering to is a set of muscle called the Trapezius. It covers most of the upper half of the back reaching upward to cover the central part of the back of the neck. The trapezius supports the weight of the shoulders and must contract strongly to rotate the shoulder blade every time you raise your arm(s).\n\nSince it's a recurring pain, you may have trigger points (knots) built up in the muscle. A good way to find them and massage them out yourself, is to get a tennis ball and place it inside a sock. Back up against a wall with the ball placed between your back and the wall. Having the ball inside a sock lets you hang on to the end and drape it over your shoulder for more control.\n\nHave the ball sit along side the bony ridge of your shoulder blade. About an inch to the side of the spine. Now gently and slowly move your body so the ball rolls up and down the whole length of your shoulder blade. If you hit any areas that are extremely painful, you have found some trigger points (knots).\n\nDo this 6 or more times a day if you can and apply heat afterwards.\n\nSince it sounds like you do alot of working out, you may benefit by getting The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook, by Clair Davies. It has saved me hundreds in therapy bills. Good luck.
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how old are the children? are they of 'MOMMY pick me up age?' this can aggravate the situation..\nget some one to watch the children and start with a hot soaking bath...even fall asleep in the hot water...\nthen when all done ..go stretch out in bed...bring one knee to your chest slowly using both hands, and hold it there for the count of ten...kind of curl you neck up and back up a little..do both sides and then stretch out again with you body as long as you can get it..stay that way for a few minute...then bring BOTH legs to your chest, slowly like before....and hold it for a count of ten..do this a few times...very slowly and deliberately...and again stretch out and relax...take a nap even...( short one if you have too)\nalso after ..sit up straight and do very slow small circles to the left and then to the right with your head...do not force anything at any time..so it slowly ...\nthis should help to work out the kinks in your back and neck..\nI go to a Chiropractor...if you chose this option..you need to do your homework to find a GOOD one..there are so many to chose from..and only a few real good ones.. so be careful..\ntry the exercises first... take a few Tylenol, try not picking up the kids if you can.\nGood Luck\nand God Bless\nSMILE\n\nwrite me I have so meting about your other question on thumb sucking to send to you
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A friend of mine told me to put ice in a wash cloth and fold it up and hold it against your neck and lay down for 30 minutes...it's supposed to open up your blood vessels..maybe you should get a MRI or a CT scan to have your headaches checked out. or trying having someone give you a back/neck message to relieve the tension?
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I suppose you mean the triceps which usually start sagging for women your age. One simple exercise is to sit on a sturdy chair ( with arms), stretch out your legs and raise and lower your body (butt)while leaning out of the chair base. Maintain your balance by taking support on the heels.  To start with do 5 reps and you can progressivelly increase this to a count of 20 reps. You should feel the tricep muscle getting worked. \nor\nbuy a pair of dumbells ( half kg or one kg) and   ( sorry it's difficult to describe this exercise without a picture. Do look up some tricep exercises with weights on the web)
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First, make sure you've got a spot when you are doing this.  My coach would make a noise (ex. Clap, or yell Twist or Now) when it was time for me to start turning.  I had the same problem you had for a long time! Make sure when you are twisting that your hips are twisting.  It can't just be an upper body motion. Make sure you throw your hips too.  Also, don't start looking for the ground too early.  If your head stops "looking" with the rotation, your body will stop rotating.  How are you throwing your arms to activate the full?  There are many many ways to do it, such as, when I started, I always kept my right arm straight in the air by my head, threw my left arm to my right hip, and turned my head into my right arm, so that I was basically looking through my armpit.  Some coaches want both arms thrown, so I did left arm to right hip, right arm to middle of my back, and head to the right. However your coach has you doing it, make sure that you are not unwrapping too soon.  If you unwrap your arms too soon, it will stop your rotation, just like if you stop looking with your head. Last thing.  Don't let your mind freak you out.  Yes, you are doing a full rotation while you are upside-down, but this is a huge accomplishment!  Don't think of the magnitude of the skill, think of the fact that you are doing so well! Good luck and let me know if you need anything else!
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It does hurt, Not as bad as smashing your finger with a hammer. But its painful the first few times. Ya know how you feel after working out, your muscles are stiff and sore to move? well, Its kinda like that, It hurts but, not too bad, And the blood part? Not very much. maybe a table spoon or 2.