Anybody trucking with pain?

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  1. Jul 31, 2020 #1
    hopeful eyes

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    Is there anyone who has neck, shoulder, upper back, lower back, or knee pain etc? How do you manage? Does trucking make it worse?
    Thank you
     
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  3. Jul 31, 2020 #2
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    I had intense lower back pain at my old job. It turns out working 70 hours per week while completely stressed out and hating your job makes your lower back muscles clench.

    At the new job, the back pain is mostly gone. If I get stiff, I take Motrin or Tylenol. No more doctor visits.
     
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  4. Jul 31, 2020 #3
    hopeful eyes

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    I am determined to truck. I have a strong soul. But my body is letting me down. My neck hurts :(
     
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  5. Jul 31, 2020 #4
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    Well what's wrong with your neck? Is it a spinal problem, or a muscle problem?
     
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    might be tension
     
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    Accident caused whiplash. Had mild disc degeneration. Accident caused the symptoms. Neurolgist did his tests on me and concluded it is muscular. 11 months have passed and the pain is still there. A friend says I should be patient and give my body 18 more months.
     
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    What is this word “Pain” ? Never heard of it.
     
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    Does psoriasis count LOL
     
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    Well how about a round of muscle relaxers to reset them? Did they try that?
     
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    hopeful eyes

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    Yes I take them every night. Cant sleep without one. But it doesnt cure the pain, it just blocks it for a while.
     
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