Originally Posted by Pliny the Elder

Woke up on Sunday without any pain for the 1st time in a week, after a week of ice/heat/rest. Did a mellow 10 mile bike ride and stretched before and after. I noticed when I rode before I had my arms straight/locked while riding which seemed to make my neck/shoulders tense. On Sunday's ride I messed around with different handlebar positions with my elbows bent slightly and did not have any pain after the ride or the next day. Gonna start exercising my core muscles some more as well as daily back/shoulder/neck stretches. Thanks all for the good advice.