While I thank you for the videos. I have to let people know that if you have severe Cervical instability in your atlas to C2. Do not, I repeat do not do chin tuck exercises. I have been dealing with disabling CCI for years. And have spoke to many doctors and many many people like me. If your atlas is moving around and unstable. Chin tucking will make it worse. The chin tuck exercise will strengthen your ligaments in your neck. And these exercises will work for minor instability. Just be cautious of this exercise if your atlas is popping out or you have so much instability that your vagus nerve is being stretched. Please don't take this as being argumentative. I wouldn't wish severe CCI on anyone. And I don't want anyone that has it to make it worse. Hope everyone stays healthy and has a blessed day.
@@Bikepacker every CCI can be different depending on what ligaments have became loose and which way the vertebrates are shifting. Unfortunately I have not found an exercise that has had a lot of improvement for me. CCI just gets worse. What I recommend first is to see a certain type of chiropractor. I suggest a Nucca cervical chiropractor. Or orthogonal chiropractor. These two chiropractors use soft manipulate to put your atlas and cervical spine back in place. I see a cervical Nucca chiropractor. Do not go to a chiropractor that uses hard popping manipulation. This will make it way worse. Is your atlas shifting around or popping out? If so, wear a neck brace after seeing the chiropractor just for a few days to help keep everything in place. Also if your neck curve is straight up or going the wrong way. Getting your curve back is super helpful. I roll up a towel and lay back on it because it's more gentle on my neck than a hard roll. In my case it will take more than exercise or curve correction to heal my CCI. I am going to be going to a place in Colorado that specializes in CCi and try there prolotherapy and PRP to tighten the ligaments. What have you tried medically so far? Have you tried prolotherapy?
Centeno Schultz clinic in Colorado is where I will be going. I have already been to caring medical in Fort myers Florida. My experience. Caring medical helps with mild CCi. But someone with moderate to major CCI like myself. Caring medical may not help. You can look up both places and they have very good information online and on you tube. While Caring medical has a lot more videos and info it seems. They only do basic prolotherapy. Centeno Schultz does basic to very complex therapies. The only downfall is both are expensive.
@@paulwelch9906 I went to Centeno-Schultz last year to check CCI. Dr. Schultz said at that point it wasn't to bad and to just do PT. I'm once again a current patient there for something else and will be talking with them about the CCI in a couple weeks. I had the PRP in my lumbar last year but it didn't help. I'm allergic to an ingredient in the PICL. All so expensive. Truly hoping I can still get everything fixed with these exercises. The Nucca made me worse and the AO has done nothing.
Thanks so much for making this additional video - confusion can be a problem with CCI so this is very helpful to be walked through slowly, with so much detail.
В мене колись була травма шиї і про це забув, та не розумів чому я там відчуваю дискомфорт, головні болі, погана концентрація уваги, та проблеми з настроєм. Після цих вправ мені значно стало легше. Дякую вам!!
I'm so grateful to have found your channel. I've been bedridden from a cerebral spinal fluid leak for nearly 3 years, and as such have developed severe CCI. Is this a safe way to start with rehabbing my neck? I can't afford a PT. Just sitting up or standing hurts my neck and head after a couple minutes. (nerve pain in head(?)). I miss having no neck pain and a strong neck!
Hey Beth, i love your videos and i am doing the exercises for two weeks now and I feel a little bit better ( I have neck instability and chronic dizziness for 3 years) You said that it should be better after 6-8 weeks. But my question is. Do I have to do these exercises for the rest of my life daily or can I reduce them after a few months? No for how long should I do them daily when I don’t want relapsing? Thanks for you videos. Love Vera from Germany
Have a displaced C5 since I drove crosscountry last month and then dislocated my shoulder in my sleep last week (I have loose joints). I was in a lot of pain today and your videos really helped me. Thank you so much! Also, do you have anybnites on modifications for hypermovility in any joints? I don't realize I'm hyperextending when I'm doing the exercises unless someone points it out to me.
Thank you for your videos. They’re very helpful. I’ve saved the entire playlist. I have hEDS along with CCI. I was curious if you know of anyone in the Denver area or even remotely that could help me with physical therapy for the hypermobile eds? I am only 38 and I’ve lost an entire decade of my life to this. Lyme disease brought it all out. But I am very weak and afraid to do much because of this and need help of a professional. However, not many out there know how to help those with hEDS. Would appreciate if you knew of anyone to share. Thanks.
@@katiamek1 I am currently doing prolotherapy and prp for CCI at caring medical in Florida.. I am not considering getting any sort of fusion as I’ve heard way too many horror stories and that’s not my style in general. I prefer the least invasive and more natural route. I’m currently looking for someone to help me strengthen me entire body and neck without hurting myself because of the hEDS. I wasn’t like this until getting Lyme disease 😢😔 I used to exercise a lot and love the outdoors.
I am glad you reached out. I do not know anyone in the Denver area but I am licensed in Colorado and am able to work you remotely. Please send me a private message through my website and I will contact you to talk further. movementfunctionmaui.com/contact-1
Thank you so much for these exercises, it's exactly what I've been looking for. How long do you think before results are visible? Also how frequently should I be doing all of them and what's the recommended recovery time? Than you again!
It typically takes about 6 weeks to begin seeing results but you might start noticing improvement sooner. Daily performance is best, 1-2 times per day. Posture correction is important throughout the day and often it's helpful to do just 1-2 reps of the exercises several times a day. If you notice muscle soreness, excessive fatigue or a feeling of increased weakness, then decrease the reps or frequency, take a day off and return to the exercises with fewer reps, building up gradually.
Thanks for your Videos! When upright I always feel pressure in the muscle between neck and shoulder (trapezius I think). Could this be a safety mechanism by my body? hope strengthening will help a bit with this
Thank you for your video. I have been having neck pain for some time basically due to my body position at work. I am wanting to see a Dr. but not sure what specialty to set up an appt. Any suggestions? Thanks.
For Flexion isometric is it okay to place hand at forehead and got Retraction Hand at the bump at back of the head a bit higher than the base? Just curious if I'm writing l working the same muscles I've never seen them at the placement you used thanks!
Ok. What does it mean when you become instantly symptomatic, just when sitting in proper posture? Sweating, instant dizziness, ringing ears, pounding headache... all the symptoms? Going to wait until this spell is over and try again. On the upside it would be amazing if i could actually make my symptoms act up for a doctor.
Sometimes proper posture is too much of a correction, resulting in provocation of symptoms. If you find this to be consistent, definitely show it to your doctor.
My goodness, this is exactly what I’m feeling as I attempt these exercises. What a delicious sensation to feel those dormant muscles waking up. Yet that delicious feeling of increased ROM is (for me) accompanied by an instantaneous physiological response (choking sensation, elevated HR). Almost like a panic attack response. Im going to work through this class but at a slower pace because I need to face and explore whatever it’s bringing up, as uncomfortable as that feels. Thank you Beth for this excellent extended tutorial. You are a gifted teacher 👌
The small head nod (DNFs) is what I absolutely cannot do-it brings on nausea and dizziness and heat. And I can’t find anyone to tell me why-what that means. They just say “skip this part.” But it does s the most disabling symptom I have.
Hello! I have been doing the intermediate vestibular rehab program, is it ok to do this as well as that? I am trying to cure my vestibular neuritis but I feel I have cervicogenic dizziness also! Tia for any advice 😊 I may also add I often have neck pain, especially at the best of my head.
Hello Chloe! Yes, it's okay to do the cervical spine exercises at the same time as the vestibular exercises. They complement each other well and you might find decreasing neck pain and more comfort doing the vestibular exercises as a result of doing the neck exercises. All the best!
Hi Beth. I wanted to run something by you. I have C5 - C7 fused about 9 years ago. I also know from extension / flection x-rays my C4 - C2 don't move well. When golfing back in July I started to feel numbness across my lower left jaw that radiated down into my neck. I also stated getting tingling and burning on the back left side of my head. It seems that turning my head to the left causes this to get worse. Would you recommend these same exercises for someone in my condition with my other issues going on? thank you.
I recommend seeing a physical therapist in person for an individual evaluation and treatment plan to address your specific condition and to make sure you are doing exercises that are appropriate for you.
I had c5 c6 degenerative problem, Osteophytes, Spinal stenosis in 2020 December MRI. Presently: On physical exertion OR forward neck bending, OR neck turning in excitement while talking with people to my left and right, I get split second syncope, cervical pain, and GAIT instability. I do Isometric + Vestibular regularly. I hate Syncope, Gait instability, and Swaying. What more exercises can I do to cure split second syncope + sway? Precipitating factors: 1. Forward neck bending ( but I have to check mobile phone messages at workplace. 2. Turning neck left and right while talking ( but I have to talk to people) Kindly advise.
I strongly recommend working individually with a physical therapist to determine the best exercises at the most appropriate level of intensity, frequency, duration, repetition, etc., for you.
Hi I’ve heard that chin ticks are bad and worsen kyphosis so should you still do them if not what exercise could replace? Also if you have cervical instability because of lax ligaments in the c1 is stretching safe or will it make it worse?
I have not seen that chin tucks (cervical retraction, not chin to chest/cervical flexion) worsen kyphosis. When done correctly, cervical retraction helps to strengthen and stabilize the cervical spine and restore neutral alignment. Stretching is not a good idea when there are lax ligaments at C1 as it will only increase the laxity in the area.
I just found your channel! I’ve had 2 separate acdf surgeries a few years ago for c6-c7 & c7-t1, would these exercises be ok to do? I also suffer from vertigo & occipital migraines. I’m looking forward to watching your videos!
Lori, yes, these exercises would likely be okay following fusion. To be on the safe side, check with your doctor or surgeon. I hope you'll also benefit from other videos I've posted on other topics related to your conditions. Thank you for subscribing to my channel and I wish you all the best!
Thank you! I also watched and tried the video vestibular reset in hopes that it will help my vertigo! I think that I will greatly benefit from many of your videos, so Thank You very much for sharing them!💜
While I thank you for the videos. I have to let people know that if you have severe Cervical instability in your atlas to C2. Do not, I repeat do not do chin tuck exercises. I have been dealing with disabling CCI for years. And have spoke to many doctors and many many people like me. If your atlas is moving around and unstable. Chin tucking will make it worse. The chin tuck exercise will strengthen your ligaments in your neck. And these exercises will work for minor instability. Just be cautious of this exercise if your atlas is popping out or you have so much instability that your vagus nerve is being stretched. Please don't take this as being argumentative. I wouldn't wish severe CCI on anyone. And I don't want anyone that has it to make it worse. Hope everyone stays healthy and has a blessed day.
I noticed chin tucks do make me worse. Which exercises are safe for severe CCI? The longer I lay here bedridden with CCI, the worse I'm getting.
@@Bikepacker every CCI can be different depending on what ligaments have became loose and which way the vertebrates are shifting. Unfortunately I have not found an exercise that has had a lot of improvement for me. CCI just gets worse. What I recommend first is to see a certain type of chiropractor. I suggest a Nucca cervical chiropractor. Or orthogonal chiropractor. These two chiropractors use soft manipulate to put your atlas and cervical spine back in place. I see a cervical Nucca chiropractor. Do not go to a chiropractor that uses hard popping manipulation. This will make it way worse. Is your atlas shifting around or popping out? If so, wear a neck brace after seeing the chiropractor just for a few days to help keep everything in place. Also if your neck curve is straight up or going the wrong way. Getting your curve back is super helpful. I roll up a towel and lay back on it because it's more gentle on my neck than a hard roll. In my case it will take more than exercise or curve correction to heal my CCI. I am going to be going to a place in Colorado that specializes in CCi and try there prolotherapy and PRP to tighten the ligaments. What have you tried medically so far? Have you tried prolotherapy?
Centeno Schultz clinic in Colorado is where I will be going. I have already been to caring medical in Fort myers Florida. My experience. Caring medical helps with mild CCi. But someone with moderate to major CCI like myself. Caring medical may not help. You can look up both places and they have very good information online and on you tube. While Caring medical has a lot more videos and info it seems. They only do basic prolotherapy. Centeno Schultz does basic to very complex therapies. The only downfall is both are expensive.
@@paulwelch9906 I went to Centeno-Schultz last year to check CCI. Dr. Schultz said at that point it wasn't to bad and to just do PT. I'm once again a current patient there for something else and will be talking with them about the CCI in a couple weeks. I had the PRP in my lumbar last year but it didn't help. I'm allergic to an ingredient in the PICL. All so expensive. Truly hoping I can still get everything fixed with these exercises. The Nucca made me worse and the AO has done nothing.
@@BikepackerI've noticed I also feel worse doing these. Very dizzy. Have you found anything that helps?
Thanks so much for making this additional video - confusion can be a problem with CCI so this is very helpful to be walked through slowly, with so much detail.
Good video, appreciated, thanks. Presently being treated by a NUCCA doctor. Ten or more years suffering…wish me luck.
What has nucca done in the 5 months since u posted? I been suffering 3 years and finally diagnosed with a DMX. I have nucca scheduled.
@@arronb4618 happy so far. Dr said it may take a year. But no real vertigo now…
В мене колись була травма шиї і про це забув, та не розумів чому я там відчуваю дискомфорт, головні болі, погана концентрація уваги, та проблеми з настроєм. Після цих вправ мені значно стало легше. Дякую вам!!
I'm so grateful to have found your channel. I've been bedridden from a cerebral spinal fluid leak for nearly 3 years, and as such have developed severe CCI. Is this a safe way to start with rehabbing my neck? I can't afford a PT. Just sitting up or standing hurts my neck and head after a couple minutes. (nerve pain in head(?)). I miss having no neck pain and a strong neck!
Hey Beth, i love your videos and i am doing the exercises for two weeks now and I feel a little bit better ( I have neck instability and chronic dizziness for 3 years)
You said that it should be better after 6-8 weeks. But my question is. Do I have to do these exercises for the rest of my life daily or can I reduce them after a few months?
No for how long should I do them daily when I don’t want relapsing?
Thanks for you videos. Love
Vera from Germany
Have a displaced C5 since I drove crosscountry last month and then dislocated my shoulder in my sleep last week (I have loose joints). I was in a lot of pain today and your videos really helped me. Thank you so much! Also, do you have anybnites on modifications for hypermovility in any joints? I don't realize I'm hyperextending when I'm doing the exercises unless someone points it out to me.
Thank you for your videos. They’re very helpful. I’ve saved the entire playlist. I have hEDS along with CCI. I was curious if you know of anyone in the Denver area or even remotely that could help me with physical therapy for the hypermobile eds? I am only 38 and I’ve lost an entire decade of my life to this. Lyme disease brought it all out. But I am very weak and afraid to do much because of this and need help of a professional. However, not many out there know how to help those with hEDS. Would appreciate if you knew of anyone to share. Thanks.
have you done any procedure for your CCI? is it severe?
@@katiamek1 I am currently doing prolotherapy and prp for CCI at caring medical in Florida.. I am not considering getting any sort of fusion as I’ve heard way too many horror stories and that’s not my style in general. I prefer the least invasive and more natural route. I’m currently looking for someone to help me strengthen me entire body and neck without hurting myself because of the hEDS. I wasn’t like this until getting Lyme disease 😢😔 I used to exercise a lot and love the outdoors.
I am glad you reached out. I do not know anyone in the Denver area but I am licensed in Colorado and am able to work you remotely. Please send me a private message through my website and I will contact you to talk further. movementfunctionmaui.com/contact-1
@@MovementFunctionI have a question. If my ligaments are damaged will isometric strengthening of muscles help?
@@Narrowway7 I know about medical !! I wish I was near them. Sadly I live in Greece.
Thank you so much for these exercises, it's exactly what I've been looking for. How long do you think before results are visible? Also how frequently should I be doing all of them and what's the recommended recovery time? Than you again!
It typically takes about 6 weeks to begin seeing results but you might start noticing improvement sooner. Daily performance is best, 1-2 times per day. Posture correction is important throughout the day and often it's helpful to do just 1-2 reps of the exercises several times a day. If you notice muscle soreness, excessive fatigue or a feeling of increased weakness, then decrease the reps or frequency, take a day off and return to the exercises with fewer reps, building up gradually.
@@MovementFunction Brilliant, thank you!
This is very thorough, thank you
Thank you, this was very helpful
Thanks for your Videos! When upright I always feel pressure in the muscle between neck and shoulder (trapezius I think). Could this be a safety mechanism by my body?
hope strengthening will help a bit with this
Thank you for your video. I have been having neck pain for some time basically due to my body position at work. I am wanting to see a Dr. but not sure what specialty to set up an appt. Any suggestions? Thanks.
For Flexion isometric is it okay to place hand at forehead and got Retraction Hand at the bump at back of the head a bit higher than the base? Just curious if I'm writing l working the same muscles I've never seen them at the placement you used thanks!
Ok. What does it mean when you become instantly symptomatic, just when sitting in proper posture? Sweating, instant dizziness, ringing ears, pounding headache... all the symptoms?
Going to wait until this spell is over and try again. On the upside it would be amazing if i could actually make my symptoms act up for a doctor.
Sometimes proper posture is too much of a correction, resulting in provocation of symptoms. If you find this to be consistent, definitely show it to your doctor.
My goodness, this is exactly what I’m feeling as I attempt these exercises. What a delicious sensation to feel those dormant muscles waking up. Yet that delicious feeling of increased ROM is (for me) accompanied by an instantaneous physiological response (choking sensation, elevated HR). Almost like a panic attack response. Im going to work through this class but at a slower pace because I need to face and explore whatever it’s bringing up, as uncomfortable as that feels. Thank you Beth for this excellent extended tutorial. You are a gifted teacher 👌
The small head nod (DNFs) is what I absolutely cannot do-it brings on nausea and dizziness and heat. And I can’t find anyone to tell me why-what that means. They just say “skip this part.” But it does s the most disabling symptom I have.
Hello! I have been doing the intermediate vestibular rehab program, is it ok to do this as well as that? I am trying to cure my vestibular neuritis but I feel I have cervicogenic dizziness also! Tia for any advice 😊 I may also add I often have neck pain, especially at the best of my head.
Hello Chloe! Yes, it's okay to do the cervical spine exercises at the same time as the vestibular exercises. They complement each other well and you might find decreasing neck pain and more comfort doing the vestibular exercises as a result of doing the neck exercises. All the best!
Hi Beth. I wanted to run something by you. I have C5 - C7 fused about 9 years ago. I also know from extension / flection x-rays my C4 - C2 don't move well. When golfing back in July I started to feel numbness across my lower left jaw that radiated down into my neck. I also stated getting tingling and burning on the back left side of my head. It seems that turning my head to the left causes this to get worse. Would you recommend these same exercises for someone in my condition with my other issues going on? thank you.
I recommend seeing a physical therapist in person for an individual evaluation and treatment plan to address your specific condition and to make sure you are doing exercises that are appropriate for you.
These feel so good! Thanks!
do you happen to know if a chiropractor neck adjustment can cause CCI?
My opinion only, if you have cci I would stay away from them. I did 3 sessions about 3 weeks ago and it made what I think I have worse.
Yes if they do HVLA high Velocity Low Amplitude that's very Dangerous.
I had c5 c6 degenerative problem, Osteophytes, Spinal stenosis in 2020 December MRI.
Presently: On physical exertion OR forward neck bending, OR neck turning in excitement while talking with people to my left and right, I get split second syncope, cervical pain, and GAIT instability.
I do Isometric + Vestibular regularly.
I hate Syncope, Gait instability, and Swaying.
What more exercises can I do to cure split second syncope + sway?
Precipitating factors:
1. Forward neck bending ( but I have to check mobile phone messages at workplace.
2. Turning neck left and right while talking ( but I have to talk to people)
Kindly advise.
I strongly recommend working individually with a physical therapist to determine the best exercises at the most appropriate level of intensity, frequency, duration, repetition, etc., for you.
Doctor, can I avoid surgery or am I a surgery case?
Hi I’ve heard that chin ticks are bad and worsen kyphosis so should you still do them if not what exercise could replace? Also if you have cervical instability because of lax ligaments in the c1 is stretching safe or will it make it worse?
I have not seen that chin tucks (cervical retraction, not chin to chest/cervical flexion) worsen kyphosis. When done correctly, cervical retraction helps to strengthen and stabilize the cervical spine and restore neutral alignment. Stretching is not a good idea when there are lax ligaments at C1 as it will only increase the laxity in the area.
@@MovementFunction If ligaments at C1 lax what exercise could replace
I do them against the wall so I don’t retract too far
I just found your channel! I’ve had 2 separate acdf surgeries a few years ago for c6-c7 & c7-t1, would these exercises be ok to do? I also suffer from vertigo & occipital migraines. I’m looking forward to watching your videos!
Lori, yes, these exercises would likely be okay following fusion. To be on the safe side, check with your doctor or surgeon. I hope you'll also benefit from other videos I've posted on other topics related to your conditions. Thank you for subscribing to my channel and I wish you all the best!
Thank you! I also watched and tried the video vestibular reset in hopes that it will help my vertigo! I think that I will greatly benefit from many of your videos, so Thank You very much for sharing them!💜
Are these exercises supposed to make you feel dizzy when you do them?
No. Stop if you feel dizzy.
@@MovementFunction ok, thank you! I thought it might be natural that they trigger dizziness but I see I'm wrong lol