Research Corner - Q&A Neck Pain Exercises by Rodney Corn | Date Released : 06 Jan 2002 0 comments Print Close Question: I have a client who is limited to jack knifes on a bench, roman chair knee raises and FreeMotion Fitness abdominal reverse crunches due to pain in her neck. I was wondering if you could offer some alternative abdominal exercises for her. She does not have a neck injury, just pain when she attempts crunches or any abdominal exercise on the ball or floor. Answer: First, if she is getting pain in the neck with exercises, refer her to a licensed medical professional for evaluation. The neck is not something to play around with. Also, make sure the head alignment is proper during exercise. The head and chin should remain "tucked in" and not allowed to protrude or jut forward and the cervical spine should not go into excessive extension as in tilting the head upward or looking up. This will placed excessive stress on the neck and cause discomfort. As far as alternative exercises, try the following (these exercises or variations of these exercises can be found in the PTN Exercise Library): Knee Ups on a Bench Reverse Crunches on a Bench Standing Cable Crunches (with cable behind you) on FreeMotion Fitness equipment Kneeling Cable Crunches Back to top About the author: Rodney Corn Rodney Corn is a co-founder of PTA Global with over 20 years in the fitness industry. As a collegiate athlete, bodybuilder, published author and contributor to numerous industry publications, Rodney has traveled the globe sharing his extensive scientific and practical experience in wellness, sports performance and corrective exercise. He is an adjunct faculty member at the University of San Francisco and California University of Pennsylvania. Rodney holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and masters degree in biomechanics. He is also a Fellow of Applied Functional Science with the Gray Institute. Full Author Details Related content Content from Rodney Corn Neck Machines Noah Hittner | Articles Mastering the Prospecting Mindset on the Fitness Floor Rodney Corn | Articles Bracing vs Drawing In Rodney Corn | Articles Olympic Weightlifting - Part 3 Rodney Corn | Articles Olympic Weightlifting - Part 1: Movement, Alternatives and Application Rodney Corn | Articles Shoulder Popping During Exercise Rodney Corn | Articles Baseball Bat Swing Pain Rodney Corn | Articles Muscles: It is Important to Give the Muscles a Day Break Rodney Corn | Articles Coxa Valgum and Exercises Rodney Corn | Articles Hyperextension Bench Rodney Corn | Articles Hip Flexor Pain Rodney Corn | Articles Pronation - Distortion Syndrome and Exercise Rodney Corn | Articles Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Rodney Corn | Articles Neck Pain Exercises Rodney Corn | Articles Aerobic Training and RMR Rodney Corn | Articles Alexander Technique Rodney Corn | Articles Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Rodney Corn | Articles Balance Problems Rodney Corn | Articles Putting the Maximus Back Into Gluteus Part 3: Correction through Proper Program Design Rodney Corn | Articles Muscle Classification System Rodney Corn | Articles "Cottage Cheese Legs" Rodney Corn | Articles Putting the Maximus Back Into Gluteus Part 2: Common Causes of Disruption Rodney Corn | Articles Putting the Maximus Back Into Gluteus Rodney Corn | Articles Age, Function and Integrated Training Rodney Corn | Articles Neurological Rationale for Integrated Training Rodney Corn | Articles Please login to leave a comment Comments (0) Back to top