Originally Posted by
Citybiking
Well yes, I live in Brooklyn and work in Manhattan, so I do go through quite a bit of traffic. So that might be affecting (effecting? I hate that) me as well.
If that's the case, and we're guessing here, getting a mirror makes a big difference. And maybe altering the route a little. Sometimes extending the commute by 10 minutes or so, but riding through less traffic is worth the time. You definitely shouldn't be in pain on a regular basis, it's not fun and you can get some long term injuries from that.
Have a look if you can find a better route here:
http://www.ridethecity.com/