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Can belly crunches damage the back?

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Dr. Tracie Leonhardt answered

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Possibly: Abdominal workouts in general if done incorrectly can cause injury to the back and neck. Many people use their back and neck to perform the crunch instead of their core and abdominal muscles. This may cause a strain in the mucles around the spine.

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Answered 4/6/2014

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