I saw my fitter yesterday, and we raised the bars as far as they will go, just a little over a full centimeter He went over my entire bike carefully to make certain that all of the measurements were still right (this is my one-off custom bike) and that nothing had somehow slipped. He even checked my cleats to make certain they hadn't somehow shifted.

My riding position was already VERY upright...but if it works I will take it. He reminded me that even though I was released from PT, my neck is still rehabbing. He knows me pretty well, and knows that I get stubborn and will ride at times when I shouldn't....

So, I've new riding rules for myself for the next month. No rides > 20 miles for now. If it is windy I simply have to ride fewer miles. Be cautious about riding again on consecutive days for a little longer...This makes sense to me, I can't get stronger without riding, but I need to approach this with intelligence. Things ARE far better than they were even a month ago so this is the dangerous stage for me

You know, part of me thinks a broken bone might have been easier to deal in the long term with than the severe neck strain... but I am thankful the damage from the fall wasn't worse.