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25 Feb 2004
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Ankylosing Spondiolitis and Weight Training
I have had AS for a number of years - specifically the back and neck. The back pain is largely a thing of the past - mainly discomfort now but the neck seems to be a problem. I am stooped and find stretching good. I am a regular gym goer (5 times a week) mainly circuit and free weights. I have developed excercises that I have been comfortable with over time and that I am able to do without pain - my body dictates what I can and can't do. What excercise can I do using circuit machines and weights that will target specifically the neck muscles and the larger back muscles ??
Hi Gymmie
Any of the shoulder, back and chest exercises will involve the neck too. The most effective assistance you can give is your stretching - particularly opening up the chest as this helps relieve a lot of pressure off the neck. Also aim at getting good extension of the thoracic spine, this will also help the neck.
Douglas
Any of the shoulder, back and chest exercises will involve the neck too. The most effective assistance you can give is your stretching - particularly opening up the chest as this helps relieve a lot of pressure off the neck. Also aim at getting good extension of the thoracic spine, this will also help the neck.
Douglas
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