my right shoulder blade/back/neck burns

[MizMuffet]

I have a throttlerocker, which I believe is the same as the throttle meister, it's $9 at JC Whitney or hanging on a peg in the accesories dept at almost any bike shop I've ever been in...
Really lets you relax your grip and avoid those wrist aches and cramps. May not solve your problem, but I bet you'd like it anyway. No fortune lost if you don't.

But I'm old and decrepit and need a few minutes off the bike to stretch my legs and get feeling back in my butt( and i have a corbin seat) at least every 100 miles, too. And it was the same on my Harley and the same on my Honda.

 

[bone crusher]

bone crusher,

Any input on 'The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook' by Clair Davies. I've used this before on my gf with good results. However, it's nothing I would use in the hospital environment in which I work.

Trigger Points are areas of increased metabolic uptake...meaning, the tissues are either elongated or compressed...not their normal length...when this occurs, they leak toxins, the toxins accumulate, and you get trigger points...the TPs (when active) can refer pain down anywhere along the length of the neurological innervation...

As far as treating TPs, it's usually best left for trained professionals as every blob you feel on someone is not necessarily a TP...however, if your GF likes your touch and you are helping her, then that sounds just fine! Of course, if the problem gets worse, the issue might involve more than just unhealthy musculature.

Many times TPs are an indication of a more serious underlying mechanical problem...remember that joints allow for motion and muscles move the joints...if the joints don't work properly (due to micro or macrotrauma), then the soft tissue will compensate...many times treating the muscles is not enough...

 

[bone crusher]

I have a throttlerocker, which I believe is the same as the throttle meister, it's $9 at JC Whitney or hanging on a peg in the accesories dept at almost any bike shop I've ever been in...
Really lets you relax your grip and avoid those wrist aches and cramps. May not solve your problem, but I bet you'd like it anyway. No fortune lost if you don't.

But I'm old and decrepit and need a few minutes off the bike to stretch my legs and get feeling back in my butt( and i have a corbin seat) at least every 100 miles, too. And it was the same on my Harley and the same on my Honda.

Well, I must be old and decrepit too! Taking a break every 100-150 miles is advisable as any static position is bad for any length of time (hence all the problems due to postural faults)...

 

[MizMuffet]

Well thanks, that makes me feel a little less old and decrepit!

 

[bjt]

I have a throttlerocker, which I believe is the same as the throttle meister, it's $9 at JC Whitney or hanging on a peg in the accesories dept at almost any bike shop I've ever been in...
Really lets you relax your grip and avoid those wrist aches and cramps. May not solve your problem, but I bet you'd like it anyway. No fortune lost if you don't.

But I'm old and decrepit and need a few minutes off the bike to stretch my legs and get feeling back in my butt( and i have a corbin seat) at least every 100 miles, too. And it was the same on my Harley and the same on my Honda.

Just to clarify, the Throttlerocker is comparable to a CrampBuster. They are both palm rests that allow you to control the throttle without gripping it. The Throttle Meister is a throttle lock which works different than the palm rest though both were designed to give some relief to your throttle hand. A throttle lock puts friction on the grip / throttle sleeve to stop it from moving or spring returning back to closed throttle. That way you can completely remove your hand from the throttle while cruising to give that hand a break. A Throttle Meister costs about $130 - $150.

 

[DannyS]

Last week I rode to Branson just 340 miles when I got there my hands were numb and my back hurt and I had a pain in my neck. Of course when I started my hands were numb, my back hurt and I had a pain in my neck. Aint age wonderful I wonder what all that stuff about golden years was I was hearing about when I was young was about.:sour:

 

[Kennethsmithdo]

I am starting to believe my problem is musculoskeletal and the ride along with improper fitted helment is just excerbating the problem. So will have this evualated by a doctor and get a better helment. But wanted to get the opinion on which is better; Throttlerocker, Throttle meister, Kuryakyn throttle boss or just cruise control. Again, appreciate all the input and advice.

 

[BumbleBee]

I have been looking into lighter Helmets also. One of them was the "HJC carbon fiber helmet", but exspensive:gaah:


Which is better; Throttlerocker, Throttle meister, Kuryakyn throttle boss or just cruise control?:dontknow:

I have recieved many replies on that one also. I ended up with the Throttle Boss. I am still trying to get used to that. I just adjusted the position again.

 

[dltang]

I have been looking into lighter Helmets also. One of them was the "HJC carbon fiber helmet", but exspensive:gaah:


Which is better; Throttlerocker, Throttle meister, Kuryakyn throttle boss or just cruise control?:dontknow:

I have recieved many replies on that one also. I ended up with the Throttle Boss. I am still trying to get used to that. I just adjusted the position again.

Hey Bubmble, Yes the HJC Carbon Fiber Helmet was expensive but if you watch some of the on line specials, you can find some decent prices. It is worth every penny in my book. It is number 10 on the lightest helmets list on WebBike.com. That helped tremendously with my neck pain. I had never had a helmet before when I bought my first one so I had not idea how heavy it was. I have the GMax28 and it is like a lead brick compared to my HJC Carbon Fiber.
Then I added the 3" risers from NMN (already had the 1"BRP) and that totally eliminated my pain and burning between my shoulder blades. I now ride in comfort.
If someone has corrected their posture, lightened the load on their neck, changed their seat and they are still have sever pain, I think it is time to look at medical explanations.

 

[Smylinacha]

I am starting to believe my problem is musculoskeletal and the ride along with improper fitted helment is just excerbating the problem. So will have this evualated by a doctor and get a better helment. But wanted to get the opinion on which is better; Throttlerocker, Throttle meister, Kuryakyn throttle boss or just cruise control. Again, appreciate all the input and advice.

The Throttlerocker is the cheapest - you might wanna go w/ that first to see if it helps, then move on to the Throttle Meister or Kury throttle boss.

 

[bjt]

I am starting to believe my problem is musculoskeletal and the ride along with improper fitted helment is just excerbating the problem. So will have this evualated by a doctor and get a better helment. But wanted to get the opinion on which is better; Throttlerocker, Throttle meister, Kuryakyn throttle boss or just cruise control. Again, appreciate all the input and advice.

Well the Kury Throttle Boss is the same idea as a Throttlerocker except you have to buy Kury ISO grips to use the Throttle Boss. Both are palm rests that allow you to maintain throttle control without having to grip the throttle. The CrampBuster is the same thing as the Throttlerocker and those things cost about $10. I have a CrampBuster and I really like it, never ride without it. Kury ISO grips with a Throttle Boss costs about $80 and up.

The Throttle Meister is a throttle lock. You can set the Throttle Meister and remove your hand from the throttle and it attempts to maintain the same speed by maintaining the set amount of throttle. The downfall is that going downhill causes an increase of speed and going uphill causes a decrease in speed. It is good for giving your throttle hand a little break occasionaly but it isn't a true cruise control. Throttle Meisters cost about $130. Similar products are a Vista Cruise ($20 - $35) or Kaoko throttle lock ($110). I have a Vista Cruise and it works great for me, my wife has a Throttle Meister and really likes it.

A cruise control would obviously be the Cadillac of all the options but you pay a premium for that functionality. I think the MCCruise is over $700 right now although some folks have been able to adapt an Audiovox cruise made for cars to work on a Spyder ($100 plus extra $$ for other parts needed to make it work). Both my wife and I would like the MCCruise but it's not in our budget right now.