Pain in the neck!

[WindingRoad]

It looks like I have one more spacer I can use to raise my bars about 1 cm. after looking at my commuter and my road bike one thing is different. I have the new 105 shifters on my commuter and the older Flight Deck ones on my road bike. The new Shimano shifters are without question more comfortable on my hands. I wonder if this could be the problem.

[Catrin]

It looks like I have one more spacer I can use to raise my bars about 1 cm. after looking at my commuter and my road bike one thing is different. I have the new 105 shifters on my commuter and the older Flight Deck ones on my road bike. The new Shimano shifters are without question more comfortable on my hands. I wonder if this could be the problem.

Have you tried this yet? I've been wondering if this worked for you.

[Sky King]

We have a chiropractor across the street who is also a big into biking. I spent some time with him as I was getting numbness down both arms. Looks like I may have a couple issues with over/underdeveloped muscles in my shoulders, back, neck so am doing exercises to create a better balance. Also having a neck and shoulders massage helps. In addition to several stretching of the arms, much like you describe, I do an isometric several times a day - relaxed shoulders, sitting or standing nice and straight. I tuck my chin slightly and then concentrate on pushing my chin back as if I am forcing it to the back of my skull. This works the muscles between my shoulder blades to help strengthen my neck.
Finally when, riding I have to really remember to keep my shoulders relaxed and in "my pockets" and to keep my chin tucked as I tend to stretch my neck out and lead with my chin, putting to much pressure on my neck. give it a try and see if it helps. Rode Hills on Friday and had zero numbness for the first time all summer! good luck, I feel your pain