I have the neck issues too. I had been doing NROL4W last year when the pain got intense, and I couldn't hold a bar.
I had lots of physical therapy but I basically stopped all other exercise, gained 20 lbs from lack of exercise, too much food, and too much wine to numb the pain. I was in constant pain.
It's only now feeling better and I can exercise again.
But my weights are super light and no shoulder work at all. I can do some back work, only a bit of chest, and for one set of presses I use 5 lb dumbbells (and should use only 3 right now.)
I was told no running, but I don't run so I don't care. I want to bike but I'm still concerned about the leaning forward position.
Personally I don't want that pain again, so I can avoid that kind of exercise, but if that's what's important to you, you will have to go about it very slowly.
For me it's important to do exercises that don't work my traps.
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