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To: D. Long who wrote (793418)10/23/2025 3:01:32 PM
From: Stock Puppy1 Recommendation

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goldworldnet

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Actually - it probably is.

Weights make the bones more reliant.

So long they don't suddenly turn their head or shake their head.

Think headstands - probably more weight than a bunch of bricks.

Bricks are around 5 lbs - so they are carrying around 50 lbs.

Even when supported by arms, how much weight would a 200 lb guy be placing on his head in a headstand?

I know someone who had herniated discs in his cervical spine.

Did headstands (carefully) for a few years.

Followup - one herniated disk went away; another decreased.




To: D. Long who wrote (793418)10/23/2025 3:39:41 PM
From: Alan Smithee1 Recommendation

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That's gotta be great for the old cervical vertebrae.
Exactly my thought



To: D. Long who wrote (793418)10/23/2025 3:46:37 PM
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I am shorter than I was 50 years ago. <g>

Aircraft ejection is also said to instantly reduce height half an inch.

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