Virtually everyone has had that horrible Crick in the neck at some point, whether you have simply turned your head and felt that real sharp biting pain, or maybe you have just woken up with one.

Crick in the neck is not an official medical term and there are many reasons for them happening. The major cause is normally due to a muscle spasm.

There are a number of home therapies that you could use such as ice / heat pack or even massaging the effected area. Take it easy on the area for a couple of days but if the pain does last more than a few days, you should certainly consult a physician. I personally like to visit my chiropractor as soon as possible and the problem is solved much quicker.

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Prevention is always better than cure. Following a simple exercise and stretching program will certainly help prevent you getting that crick in the neck. It’s an area that is oftentimes forgotten about with both exercise and flexibility.

If you are training with a crick in the neck then just ensure that you are taking it easy or even avoid it for a few days.

Some very simple stretches are -

Neck Twist - Stand tall with your hands on your hips and turn your head as far as you can to the left and then to the right. Repeat
Chin Drop - Stand tall with your hands on your hips and look up as high as you can and then drop your chin to your chest. Repeat
Half Circles - Stand Tall with your hands on your hips. Rotate your head by moving your chin from one shoulder down to the middle of your chest to the other shoulder. Repeat
Front Resistance - Press both of your hands against your forehead, resist the force using your neck muscles
Rear Resistance - Press both of your hands against the back of your head, resist the force using your neck muscles
Side Resistance - Press your right hand against the right side of your head, resist the force using your neck muscles
Side Resistance - Press your left hand against the left side of your head, resist the force using your neck muscles

So although you could maybe train with crick in the neck if your took it easy. You could follow some simple regular stretches and exercises to help prevent the condition from occurring in the first place. It’s something that can be done in a few minutes maybe 2 or 3 times per week.

Give it a go!

Train Smart - Fightwize!

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When it comes to dealing with injuries in Jiu Jitsu, have a simple plan of action in mind.

• Accept the fact that you are injured and move forward.
• Go through the process of how the injury occurred so you can ensure it does not happen again.
• Find out everything you can about the injury and seek professional help.
• Consider every rehab method possible.
• Be absolutely thorough with your rehab.
• Do not test the injury until it is fully healed. (Listen to your body)
• Learn from the experience.

If you do it the right way, you can return from an injury a stronger athlete. There are always going to be injuries, it’s how you deal with them that really matters.

Take a look at the Sports Injury Rahab Expert is a great resource with articles, videos and Interviews with some of the best Therapist’s, Trainers and Coaches available in Sport. This is whether you are dealing with injuries in Jiu Jitsu or any other Sport.