#43 - Neck Training Solutions with Iron Neck, Part 1

Neck Training Solutions with Iron NeckFAKTR Podcast Episode 43Featuring: Jacob Nelson, CSCSEPISODE SUMMARYIf you're like most MSK practitioners, neck pain is a common complaint you see in your office. Many providers treat whiplash injuries and "text neck" along with more serious issues like chronic migraines, cervicogenic headaches and concussion, all of which can stem from dysfunction, trauma or weakness in the cervical spine. And if you treat neck pain in your office, you've more than likely heard of Iron Neck.Iron Neck started with a controversial idea: What if neck strength could help reduce whiplash and in turn reduce concussion risk in athletes? So their initial goal was to get Iron Neck devices into NFL and NCAA weight rooms.What started with a focus on athlete safety has evolved into a modern approach to fixing the crippling posture of modern society. And now these wearable neck training devices are utilized in private healthcare clinics, hospitals and by the sports medicine staffs of 40+ NFL and NCAA programs.In this two part training we will answer the question: What does it take to have a strong neck and why is this important for your patients?In this course, we'll be taking a practical look at evaluating, training and finding possible solutions for strengthening and rehabilitation of the neck and its support system. And who better to speak to this than Jacob Nelson, Director of Education for Iron Neck.ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:Jacob Nelson is a Kinesiologist, Strength & Conditioning Coach, and Athlete holding a lifetime obsession with strength and learning. He currently works with The Iron Neck as Director of Education, Programming and Regional Manager as well as the Head of Strength & Conditioning for the American Raptors Rugby team. In both positions the goal is to blend functional neurology with standards of practice in order to make a performance based training program that enhances all biological systems. Jacob began his career as a Strength & Conditioning Assistant at Humboldt State University where he received a degree in Kinesiology with a Teaching/Coaching emphasis. In 2009, he received Strength & Conditioning All-American and CSCS designations from the NSCA, as well as an internship at NSCA Headquarters. In over 10 years in the field, he has worked with youth, high school, college, professional, and Olympic athletes as a strength and sport coach. In addition to his CSCS, Jacob holds certificates in Functional Movement Screening, the WeckMethod RMT, and is a licensed coach for USA Weightlifting, USA Kettlebell Lifting, and USA Rugby.This Episode Sponsored by: This episode is sponsored by FAKTR. Our Full 2023 course schedule has now been released and dates are open for registration. Click the link below to learn more and reserve your spot at one of our upcoming hands-on training courses.Register online here: https://tinyurl.com/FAKTR-2023Special Holiday Savings:FAKTR's End of Year Sale is still going strong and we have another offer for you available exclusively to our FAKTR Podcast listeners. Now through December 31st, take $50 off of any online course offering through our partners at Southeast Professional Education Group.Simply visit the online learning platform at online.sports-seminars.com and enter coupon code PODCAST50 at checkout. Don't miss this opportunity to enroll in one of their many self-paced online courses and get a kick start on planning your CE for 2023. All courses come with lifetime access, so you can purchase now and complete the course when you need the hours.Again, use coupon code PODCAST50 at online.sports-seminars.com to take advantage of this special offer before the clock strikes midnight and we usher in 2023. From all of us at FAKTR, Happy Holidays!LINKS:Submit your questions for an upcoming Q&A episode here: https://2earrqgh.paperform.coWant to stay informed about upcoming events, special offers, new products, courses and more? Click the link below to get on our email list (you’ll be glad you did): https://dsb2mjfm.paperform.co/Interested in having Southeast Professional Education Group help with your upcoming event? Schedule a call with a member of our team here: https://3y3izqyx.paperform.coView the full replay of the training webinar here: https://event.webinarjam.com/go/replay/80/n7zv6f1rfg0tz2s1CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FAKTRconceptINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FAKTREDUCATION/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/faktr