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Question about exercising with an injury

bigphatcat
bigphatcat Posts: 7,843 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Every other day I do strength exercises and try to do cardio every day. Yesterday while doing push-ups I tweaked something on the side of my neck, kind of behind the trap. It feels very tight and restrictive when I turn my head. Can I still do push-ups and/or bench presses like this? I want to keep exercising, but I don't want to hurt myself either. I think these are the only two exercises I do that effect this muscle all that much. Just for info I do 3 super sets each of the push-ups and the bench press.

Thanks in advance for any input

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  • dr3wman
    dr3wman Posts: 205
    Back and neck injuries are not something that should be messed with. Of course, a "tweak" probably isnt causing enough pain for a doctors visit, but it could become worse if you push it. I would just rest for a day or two and see how you feel. Do something low impact like a stationary bike for cardio
  • bigphatcat
    bigphatcat Posts: 7,843 Member
    thanks for your response dr3wman
  • bigphatcat
    bigphatcat Posts: 7,843 Member
    anyone else?
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