Warning: Stability Ball Safety

[WD]

About six weeks ago I was doing KPC. I was sweaty and when I laid down on the ball to start the ab work I slid off and the ball flew out behind my head. I hit the floor and knocked the wind out of myself. I had numbness and tingling across the top of my head for three weeks after this and severe headaches and neck pain. It is finally subsiding. I have learned to towel off and put on a t-shirt or something when I do this. I was feeling to confident in using the ball. All I can say is I am glad I was not doing the woodchops with the dumbell yet. Just thought I would pass this along so others don't make the same mistake.
Diane Sue

 

[mogambo]

Thank you, Diane Sue. I've had some close calls during the pikes, when the ball slips and I'm on my way up into pike position. I do think it's important to not let the ball be too wet, by toweling it off or wearing a T-shirt or tights. I'm glad you're ok.

 

[wutherhi]

I did fall off during the woodchops! Went off the back and hit my head and shoulder on my leg press machine. Yikes!

 

[cab54]

I've slid off during pikes. Luckily, I have carpet under me when I work out and didn't get hurt too badly. Your injury sounds BAD! Glad it's getting better.