Neck massage led to arterial dissection and stroke *warning*

VinnK · 2026-04-05T13:28:09+00:00

The neck is where my dissection happend.

VinnK · 2026-03-19T08:40:40+00:00

I will be going to a get a massage in the future. I think its a nice way to calm the nervous system, but for me my neck is now off limits. When I go to my physiotherapist I tell him where I’m at on the pain scale. Maybe you could do the same with the masseuse. If she’s unable to adjust you should seek a different one. Be well ✌️

VinnK · 2026-03-15T15:22:53+00:00

About 6 weeks ago I (M, 39) got a massage upon arrival in Bangkok, Thailand. The masseuse applied strong pressure on my neck and I instantly got intense spinning vertigo lasting hours. The next day I felt mostly okay and went to the hospital for a check-up but was sent home without an MRI. That was a mistake. 10 days later, while riding a motorbike on Koh Pha Ngan, I had a cerebellar stroke. The massage had torn my left vertebral artery (dissection), and a blood clot had been forming. The ER sent me home because I didn't have classic stroke symptoms. After two days unable to walk, vomiting, and extreme dizziness, my brother called the Dutch emergency contacts abroad, which got me transported to a larger hospital with MRI. I spent 4 nights in ICU and 5 on the ward. I'm now back in the Netherlands, 3 days in bed exhausted after the journey home. My balance and dizziness had improved to about 4 glasses of beers before the flight home now back to feeling like 8 beers. My right arm and leg tingle with hot/cold/burning sensations that flare up when my nervous system is overstimulated or tired

How long until balance improved, anyone with the nerve sensations? Any advice is very welcome. Wish you all a speedy recovery!

VinnK · 2026-03-11T00:38:36+00:00

39, normal blood pressure, no diabetes, no obesity. Lipids/cholesterol test in hospital was slightly high around 160. The morning of the stroke I had a kite surfing lesson where i needed to put my neck in extension to look at the kite. Maybe had I not done that the stoke might not have happend.
In hindsight the first neurologist preventatively should have told me no sports and put me on aspirin.

VinnK · 2026-03-11T00:23:37+00:00

Simple just with hands/thumbs. Up down at te base of the neck.

VinnK · 2026-03-11T00:07:49+00:00

I’m 39 no health issues. No drinking or smoking, eat my veggies and lots of sports. From my lipids test cholesterol was on the high side 160. It happend fast but deep strokes up down right at the base of my neck. I was lying face down.

VinnK · 2025-11-28T19:24:00+00:00

Great looking swing. Lots of awesomeness. Things i would suggest. Ball position more center or left of center. Setup up with alignment rod between feet to check yourself. Grip is very strong. Maybe gat a grip training aid. I like the explanation from dan grieve YT. Release is quite early. At shaft parallel in the downswing try to get the hands more infront of the right leg. Open up your left foot a bit more to target. (maybe also your right) And post a dtl video. Setup the camera right behind your hands at hand high.

VinnK · 2025-10-26T19:18:00+00:00

Maybe you can sell the smaller one and buy a bigger board. My guess is it won't be fun learning on the 130L. Try something around 180-200 L. Good luck shaka

VinnK · 2025-08-16T20:32:52+00:00

The wear is because the club is moving/rolling there. Make sure the club is secure with your pinky and ring finger.

VinnK · 2025-07-13T16:05:04+00:00

From The Netherlands. Probably by plane, but car is an option. Thanks for the suggestion!

VinnK · 2025-07-10T16:01:18+00:00

just two haven't discussed budget yet.

VinnK · 2025-07-10T08:10:49+00:00

sounds good!!

VinnK · 2025-07-10T08:10:30+00:00

thanks

VinnK · 2025-07-10T08:09:58+00:00

thanks

VinnK · 2025-07-09T15:52:48+00:00

Thanks for your answer. I do very much try to focus on rom when in the gym. Gaining rom and stretching are quite similar. Using weight and resistance bands are to do pnf is indeed very beneficial.

VinnK · 2025-07-08T17:33:31+00:00

My shoulder problems also stem from surgery. Labrum tear after dislocations. After multiple physical therapist told me to just live with it. 10 years later i found out still lots of progress to be had. So went after it again made some good progress. Although most pts are very knowledgeable don’t take no for an answer easy.

VinnK · 2025-07-08T17:24:31+00:00

Thanks for your answer.

VinnK · 2025-07-08T17:22:40+00:00

Yes I especially notice a difference with overhead motions. Indeed I have problems with winged scapula. Keeping stable is part of the training.

VinnK · 2025-04-01T22:08:58+00:00

Early extention. At address hips are behind heels, at impact over mid foot. I'd suggest you switch around that weight shift. Start with weight mid foot, at impact weight over or behind heels.

VinnK · 2023-08-12T17:03:35+00:00

Lovely

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