Showing posts with label CURE FOR COMMON AILMENTS THROUGH FITNESS. Show all posts
Showing posts with label CURE FOR COMMON AILMENTS THROUGH FITNESS. Show all posts

Monday, December 7, 2009

Chronic Neck Pain and Exercise

According to A Denmark Research Center, chronic neck pain can be reduced by 80% in less than 12 weeks by strength training.

The recommendation is for 2-5 lb dumbbells - 3 sets of eight reps - three times per week (non sequemtial days) of the following:

Shoulder shrugs

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Reverse Flies (with a band)

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Reverse Flies (with dumbbells)

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Upright row

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