Can I Work Out with a Neck Strain?

Training Bodybuilding
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I injured my neck doing shoulders and chest on monday. i think behind the neck presses specifically. at the beginning it was just a little stiff but after 30 mins it was really stiff so i stopped. the following day i could barely stand up it was so stiff.

it’s alot better now, however not 100%. i can turn it almost all the way but still have difficulty bending my head back.

So my question is can I get back to the gym? I haven’t been since Monday. I was thinking maybe just arms, since neck not really involved.

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Be ready for a lot of “stop being a pussy, go to the gym”. With that said… go to the gym.

EDIT:
Obviously if your neck is causing you pain in the lift, don’t do it. But still go to the gym and see.

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go to the gym. if you feel ok, you can lift.

if you don’t feel kosher, try to get a girl’s number, and then go home. or go in the steamroom. or get a massage.

that being said, who does a shoulders/chest day? awkward

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yea i will go to the gym and do arms. if it gets worse i will stop obviously. but its alot better than before, when i couldnt move in bed.

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[quote]HolyMacaroni wrote:
that being said, who does a shoulders/chest day? awkward[/quote]

I thought shoulders/chest was a perfect combination? PUSH/PUSH… I normally do that workout twice a week.

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When I fucked up my right trap, I just loaded up on aspirin and did a lot more reps with lower weight until I felt I could load up.

It took me a few extra mins to complete a workout.

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[quote]chimera182 wrote:
Be ready for a lot of “stop being a pussy, go to the gym”. With that said… go to the gym.
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Nah, dude, he should take a month or two off. :wink: