dcguy73
Formerly known as dc_guy
Long-time forum member here. Recently turned the big 5-0, and I’m feeling it.
For the past year, I’ve had neck issues that have prevented me from enjoying my headphones. TLDR; I have advanced scoliosis and several bulging discs in my neck. The doctors recommended fusion surgery, but I said no thanks. I did a round of physical therapy that helped a bit, but didn’t keep up with it in the long-term due to conflicts with work hours.
I have put a lot of $$ into this hobby, including buying TOTL stuff like Susvara and accompanying audiophile gear. However, I can’t really use most of it anymore. It is really frustrating that I can’t wear any headphone heavier than a Sennheiser HD660Sv2 without neck pain. So no Susvara, no Meze, nothing with wood cups, and definitely Audeze is off the table.
I have the option of talking to my employer about working physical therapy into my daily schedule again to regain strength and endurance in my neck, but my scoliosis and slipped discs are never going to be “cured,” so I’d have to commit to keep doing PT for the rest of my headphone days.
I’m not a lover of IEMs, unfortunately. I have purchased a few, but never really got into them very much because they never gave me the same joy as over-the-ear headphones.
Has anyone else experienced similar issues? Did you decide to sell your gear, do physical therapy, or something else?
Thanks.
For the past year, I’ve had neck issues that have prevented me from enjoying my headphones. TLDR; I have advanced scoliosis and several bulging discs in my neck. The doctors recommended fusion surgery, but I said no thanks. I did a round of physical therapy that helped a bit, but didn’t keep up with it in the long-term due to conflicts with work hours.
I have put a lot of $$ into this hobby, including buying TOTL stuff like Susvara and accompanying audiophile gear. However, I can’t really use most of it anymore. It is really frustrating that I can’t wear any headphone heavier than a Sennheiser HD660Sv2 without neck pain. So no Susvara, no Meze, nothing with wood cups, and definitely Audeze is off the table.
I have the option of talking to my employer about working physical therapy into my daily schedule again to regain strength and endurance in my neck, but my scoliosis and slipped discs are never going to be “cured,” so I’d have to commit to keep doing PT for the rest of my headphone days.
I’m not a lover of IEMs, unfortunately. I have purchased a few, but never really got into them very much because they never gave me the same joy as over-the-ear headphones.
Has anyone else experienced similar issues? Did you decide to sell your gear, do physical therapy, or something else?
Thanks.
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