this is from an article posted in the thread "1st PT appt" found here : http://http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread47270.html

MODALITIES THAT OFTEN DON'T WORK AND CAN MAKE SYMPTOMS WORSE:
1. Strengthening exercises
2. Theraband use
3. Resistance exercises with machines
4. Neck traction
5. Exercises with weights
6. The concept of "No pain - No Gain"