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Doc!! Thank you!! I played a 9 hole round of golf yesterday & then a large bucket at the range to prepare for todays club tournament. I slept horribly with neck pain & woke up worse. I turned TH-cam on, after my meditation, & there you were!!! Like an answered prayer 🙏🏽. I did all the exercises for the required reps & now I feel like I’m ready for my round. Wow!!!! I’m going to do them after the round & save this video to my notes to use as needed. Thank you so much for your expertise & service. Best neck discomfort video to date on TH-cam. Bravo!!
Hello, do you have a video for the nerve that runs from the neck, through the front of the shoulder, and all the way to the pointer and middle finger? Or is that this video as well?
My gosh man, I've been dealing with this pinch nerve in my shoulder and neck for over 2 weeks. Exercising I thought would give me relief, right along with taking Aleve to no avail. I came across this on my feed. SWEET BABY JESUS! I did the exercises in this video and the pain is finally gone away. Thank you, so much. My fellow Michigander.🙏🏽❤️✌🏾🕉
Doc, I'm crying right now because this exercise caused me to discover a knot that I after a while of massaging around has lessened and almost taken away a shoot pain that I've been having from what the docs think is a bulging disc. This small knowledge has caused such a profound difference in my life I'm just so thankful
We are all here because of a bulging disc. I have two bulging discs in my neck, one in the middle of the neck and the other is at the base of the neck next to my shoulder. A car hit me so I didn't have a choice developing them. Pinched nerve is additional bonus.
I’m sorry, are you implying some of us chose to have bulging disks after telling someone we are all here for bulging disks? I feel like the pinched nerves are a given with bulging disks; that’s why we have so much pain.
Hi... im here for the bulging disc club? I've had bulging discs now for 5 or 6 years, and it's a lot like flare-ups. I notice that if I do extensive work and don't stretch beforehand, they begin to flare up. Also, not having neck muscles before straining it does not help. All of which are my issue, sadly... I never follow my own advice..
I subscribed a couple months ago. I'm 64 and was a heavy construction carpenter for 40 years. Had radial neuropathy in my right arm a few years back and my hand went dead. I got through that and recently my left has been shooting electric all the way down. I have carpal tunnel REALLY bad but am reluctant to have the surgery. These particular exercises are amazing. The most amazing thing though, IMHO, is that there are people like this that take the time out of their life to do these videos to help other people. Shows me there are still some good souls left in this terrible reality. I am humbled and very thankful for your help. It works.
Having surgery to correct my carpal tunnel syndrome on my right hand was the best decision I ever made. I'm about to have to do it soon on my left hand as well, and I'm not hesitant to do so at all. Just waiting on it to get severe enough for insurance to pay for it. I am normally a holistic minded person too, but I couldn't live with that unbearable pain any longer. For me, it was definitely the only option. If you do have surgery, the sooner, the better. Recovery is nothing.
There is a donate option button. I will be donating as I would have been spending money on doctors, awful meds, physio, chiro and missing work. But this dr. Has helped me immensely
Seriously, protect him from all of the evil people who want to remove his videos and prevent poor people like us from knowing how to help with our neck pain! SERIOUSLY. PROTECT. THIS. MAN.
I was in tears from pain radiating down my left shoulder to my elbow and down into my left shoulder blade. The first few recommended massages/stretches were too painful to finish, but the last exercise with outstretched arms and alternating palms brought significant relief after just 15 reps. I am saving this video for future reference! Thank you for sharing!
I tried the first exercises but just too painful for me. I need to sit with my neck supported. I also need to wear a collar frequently. It hurts also to move of lift my arms. I have fibromyalgia. My shoulders and at the centre are too painful.
The decompression exercise gives me pain almost immediately. I can feel the nerve activating from my C5 down through my traps, into my shoulder and down my arm to the fingertips with numbness and tingling.
The 'nerve gliding' exercise is like magic! It'd be great to have a mega-sized video (or a collection of short-to-moderate videos) with more nerve gliding for the rest of the body.
hello. Could you pls described how feels a pinched nerve? did you get inflamation sometimes? were you able to make some movements without pain or inflamation? did the afected area feeled sometimes like tingling? did you feel something like a thread that was sometimes moving inside? thanks
I've done this and the very sharp pain in my shoulder blade is gone!!! I am amazed, how much wisdom there is and I thank You so much for sharing this and saving my day! 🤗🌼🌞🌻✨
Same happened to me. The found this guys videos. He is a legend and great man helping people this way. I walk an hour a day and I am active but the last almost 2 weeks have been miserable. I got a new cervical Pillow which helped tension and these exercises combined with that bit of knowledge to stop and back off when your range of motion in the exercises is causing any pain, made these moves start to work for me. It came up in other channels and no one said that. So I tried pushing as much as I could thinking I had to suffer a bit to feel better. Ended up even worse. For the first time in days and sleepless nights, some relief. Merry Christmas, hope you are doing well.
@@rangersnuti am recovering from norovirus, the insane amount of puking caused me heavy neck pain. To the point that i am just kicking my legs around because there is nothing i can do to fix the pain for the last 2 days. Hopefully these stretches help me out because i am MISERABLE. Happy new years 🎉
Jeesh! I had a pinched nerve in the neck for a couple of days now. After only doing the first two exercises the pain was gone in an instant. What a relief! Thanks! 😊
Woke up this morning with worst pinched nerve I have ever had, previously I have only had mild ones that could be considered uncomfortable or annoying. This one literally had me crying; radiating pain/muscle spasms/hot and cold sensation. While I don't think I would have been able to do the exercises right after getting the pinched nerve (I could barely think). I did it this evening, and not only can I now turn my head, which had been seized up all day, but it provided major relief! It's not 100 percent better, but I'm much more comfortable. I'm also hoping I'll recover faster. I'll continue these exercises!
Thanks a lot Dr Rowe! I am a Dentist, 40 years old. Have had issues with my neck, lower back and my shin for the past 12 years. This was limiting my time spent at my dental surgery and at times had to shut down because of pain and discomfort. Have been watching your videos and started exercising accordingly. Happy to say that there has been huge improvement. This was possible because your suggestions donot involve equipment and is easily doable wherever you are. Just a thought, it would be great if you can share videos on kinds of problems associated with certain kinds of occupation and how to get over it.
Yes! As a barber I stand all day with my arms up and out while I turn my head in many positions holding clippers (weight) or using my hand muscles with scissors or doing shampoo head massages!. Help!
Wow!! What a great testimony!! I’m in shock at how much help his channel has given me. I’ve been doing exercises for a couple of hours now and don’t even want to stop because they are helping so much!! Ha! Ha! I’m so glad you’re doing better!!
Hello, It is now 4:00 AM for me, I was just woke up out a sound sleep with neck & shoulder pain so severe that I thought I was going to be sick. I found your video randomly, after watching and trying your suggested exercises, I found instant relief. I was at a point of tears with the pain. I am a 58 year old Steel worker and I am constantly lifting using my arms and shoulders. This pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder are making my life miserable. I want to thank you for making this video, it brought me relief and now I can rest and get to a Doctor to find a solution. Thank you, Doctor Rowe. This one video helped me so much.
I woke up after rowing class the next morning with worsening pain in my neck. Throughout the day, it started to spasm terribly bad. I finished my day around 5pm and attempted to rest. I tossed and turned all night, finally came to your channel, watched this video and it took so much pressure off of my neck as I did each exercise. Thank you immensely for providing this type of relief without any fee. You’re a neck saver!
Dear Michael, thank you for your videos. Could you make a video about the "best" sleeping position and pillows? That would be super helpful! Thank you in advance
I subscribed at this channel for back purposes when all of a sudden I got a pinched nerve on my C6. I'm allergic to all pain medication so I'm sooooo thankful for this video. It provides relief!!
Thank you so much. I have had this pinch in my neck and shoulder for over a month with very little relief. Ice and heat help minimally. After 1/2 hour of these stretches i already feel better than I have in weeks.
I have been experiencing this insane pain in my neck going into my shoulders for about two weeks and medication doesn’t help. I did these excercises as you were explaining in the video and at the last one with the arms extended - like a miracle! The pain just went away!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Perfect timing, couldn't sleep had to stretch it all out this morning. I have tightness from the neck, shoulders, upper mid back to my hips and lower back and buttocks. These techniques helped very much. Thanks for the awesome videos!
Same, been going on for 5months now, all the symptoms you described fit in me exactly. I feel like my pelvis might be rotated and cause all theese problems?
@@DrRowe I'm curious I deal with weakness and pain in my neck shoulder blade down the outside of the arm between the shoulder blade and elbow and at times all the way down to the top of my hand and I'm not able to sleep because the pain is worse at night what would you recommend thanks new viewer here added note also between the shoulder and arm on the outside is the worst pain of all debilitating pain
That first exercise, with the thumb massage, was incredible. I’ve been walking around with dull pain for the last 3 days, and within 2 minutes I have significant relief. THANK YOU!
My Mother was suffering from extreme pain infact she was unable to sleep. using your method I found the muscel knot just below the skull bone. I'm grateful to you for your sincere favor to my mother
I fast-forwarded through to a couple of these exercises, tried them once each over the course of about 10 minutes... and a few years' worth of discomfort was relieved 80%. Definitely have to give this a closer watch and incorporate these into my routine.
I'm 49, and every single year for the last 4 years, I get neck tension and pain that goes down my shoulder and my arm. Lasts days with immense pain that's so bad, I can't even lie down as the pain in the arm is worse when lying down. It's started again this year which is why I came across this video. I just sat down and tried these and I definitely have some relief in the arm and shoulder. Thank you.
I've watched some of your other videos for shoulder stretching but it turns out this was actually what I needed. No stretch or exercise has ever given me the deep pop of releasing the pain I have under my right shoulder like this just did. I kept focusing on strengthening my back and shoulders but it was only peripherally helping me. Thank you so much! I intend to do these exercises daily to compound my results ❤
@@bradallen9551 it took me almost a year to figure it out... Even after going to an osteopath he just told me to exercise more and I'd be fine. I have had TMJ for a long time and now that I'm focusing on the right side of my jaw it is pretty obvious that I'm experiencing referred pain. Even if you don't have this condition, many people clench and grind their teeth enough to make this a problem area. Hope this helps! Sometimes you have to be a detective about your health, haha.
I paid hundreds for massage osteopathy but it did not help much and one time made it worse. This video helped reduce pain! (especially how to do a head massage) Best of all, it's free! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Important: The key is to stop and go back before discomfort/pain. He teaches it safely.
Wow. Just WOW! this fixed my neck, shoulder and arm pain. I'm a hairdresser and a left-handed person and I had to take off work for a few days because the pain on my left side was unbearable. After doing this for 30 minutes I am absolutely amazed at how easy it was and how effective it was. Thank you❤❤
The muscles in my neck and shoulders are rock hard and so sore they feel bruised. I’m convinced at this point that I’ll never find relief :’) I found your videos a few days ago and I’ve been binging them. I’m obsessed. I’ve felt a lot of temporary relief from many of your stretches, which has helped me sleep at night and feel more comfortable at work. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or if I’m impatient lol but even the temporary relief is so so great. I appreciate you and your great videos! It has become a nightly routine to stretch with you lol. I can’t express my gratitude enough!
if its still a problem i highly recommend to go to a physical therapist. Very personalised and they will address any issues with form/current posture. It is a bit pricey but if you have healthcare it should help with a majority of the payment.
Your videos are so inspirational. And I don’t know how TH-cam knows all of the pains that I’m feeling, but they just happen to recommend all of the videos of yours that have the relief methods that I need. I have discovered some of these things over the years of time but you have a great way of explaining exactly what to do to fix certain problems. Also, sometimes we just need a reminder. It’s like having a personal trainer. You think you know what you’re doing until somebody else recommends that you do it a better way. Really appreciate you giving up the information, and this neck massage technique actually is feeling really good. I appreciate your expertise and you definitely know what you’re talking about. Not sure if you have been through an accident or you just had to help enough people that you figured it out but whatever the reason, we are thankful for your clarification and demonstration. Be well. Thanks again.
I never comment but this video saved me from excruciating pain from a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder, haven’t slept in days and these stretches are the only things that have brought relief other than a heating pad! This is gold! Thanks doc!
I was getting pain in my neck in the back of my shoulders, self diagnosed myself with a pinched nerve in my neck, started doing these exercises and got instant relief, these exercises are spot on, exactly what I needed!
Thank you so much. 3 weeks in 12 week recovery and I've had zero relief from pain. I tried every one of your exercises and I immediately felt less tension and less shooting pain 😊
How kind of you to ask. It’s gotten a lot better with exercises like this, postural exercises and lowered stress levels. It’ll still happen from time to time but way more rarely than before. Thanks for checking up on me.
@@lisette3241 Glad you're better and thanks for replying. Mine are starting to get a bit better too, maybe I was impatient and didn't do enough in the beginning.
@@gabitsu-ftw3871 sad to hear you’re also going through this. I wouldn’t overfocus on this, it fights symptoms, not causes. Also, it might be caused by something else in your case. Aside from these exercises, I did additional stuff which have made the exercises less necessary. For instance: my dentist noticed that I clench my jaw a lot and grate my teeth as a consequence. This can also cause or exacerbate headaches, even unilateral ones. I now have a sleeping retainer to stop me from grating my teeth in my sleep. Also: relaxation, stretches and core exercises may be your friend to take stress of your shoulders. I also use focus techniques, such as are learned in aikido. I was always carrying the world on my shoulders and as soon as I started practicing shifting my awareness from my head to my belly and pelvis, I learned to relax my shoulders and neck much more. Hope this helps, friend! Be well and kind to yourself. And remember, sometimes doing less and being kind to yourself for it can help more than blaming yourself for not doing enough. Big hugs and good vibes from my end of the galaxy.
Thank you Dr. Rowe. Ever since I was recommended your channel I have been able to find instant relief for my minor body aches. Last night for example I slept totally wrong and woke up with a pulled muscle from my neck to my trap on one side. This video has made my day a lot better than it started. You're an angel 🙏🏿🙌🏿
I can’t believe it’s so easy! I’m just in shock that after all the time I spent in pain and going to doctors all it took was 10min with this video and I finally have relief! THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
I have just started watching this tonight as I was looking for something to help with the bad pain in my neck and shoulder. I tried the exercises and I honestly felt some relief right away! Thank you!
Went to the hospital for my pain, they gave me meds (which I absolutely hate). I randomly find this video and it gave me some relief. Thank you random TH-cam doctor!
Dr. Rowe, I followed your directions and after 30 minutes of doing this my nerve pain in my left shoulder blade and numbing down my arm is completely gone. Thank you for sharing. Been in pain for about 2 months thinking I could work it out in my works outs, but I believe it was the decompression exercises that you shared. Cannot thank you enough.
I have had untreated whiplash for 12 years. It has become a near constant source of pain, stress and discomfort. I am deeply grateful for your exercise video.
Hi, Brother! - Sir! 🧐 Your instructions and explanations have helped me greatly over the course of the last 2 years. I know, you're at it for about 6 years now. I want you to know, that I have the greatest respect for what you do ever since! Keep it up as much as you want to! Bless you, a whole lot! 😘
My top 3 cervical vertebrae are fused from a genetic condition. These exercises are so gentle yet provided the relief I was looking for. Really helped to get rid of the numbness going down my arm. Thanks a lot for this video!
My top 3 vertebrae aren't fused yet I can't turn my neck to the left without extreme pain. Sounds like you have the better deal. Plus I managed to damage my right thumb in an accident so I can't apply press with it. But I keep on keepin on.
I'v had a strange shoulder pain for months, the exercise at the 6:20 has helped me greatly! Im currently day 3 of doing this and the pain is almost 100% gone now! Great vid 👍
My whole right shoulder has basically become numb and I felt like I had really bad muscle activation for my right pectoral and trap. Instant relief on this stretch, definitely gonna do it again tomorrow
Thank you doc, i was hopelessly searching for for some videos on youtube at 3AM in India and by god grace i found your video and the unbearable pain is now gone. Can't thank you enough.
yeah.. omg.. i don't know why. but sometimes his timing is just too perfect lol. just yesterday and until now. i'm having issue with this pinched neck and shoulder. last night was really bad, it hurt so much that i felt dizzy enough to almost throwing up. thanks for the upload
THANK YOU!! WOW-these simple (yet thoroughly explained) exercises literally provided me with instant relief, a reduced amount of head pressure, and allowed me to pinpoint the root cause of the tension in my neck. I have had a severe headache for the last week with little reprieve…until now. I will continue these exercises. Thank you so much!!
Wow this helped so much, I’ve been having so much neck pain radiating down to my shoulder. I work nights sitting all night, whenever I do work outside at home like yard work I don’t notice any pain until resting, for two months I’ve been fighting with this neck issue on and off…. I’m going to keep doing these exercises at work while I’m sitting I hope it alleviates my discomfort, I just woke up and tried this and already feel 50% relief thank you
Thank you so much Dr Rowe. I had shooting pain up through my right trap and upper neck, I could not sleep or rest. All exercises gave some relief but the final one almost immediately gave me twice the amount of movement turning my head and much relief. I will continue to repeat all as there’s still a lot of discomfort but a lot of the pain has gone on normal range of movement.
My neck has been hurting for two days. I've tried some exercises by several other doctors. Your exercises are the first to give me relief. It's late at night, and I've only done each exercise once. In the morning, I'll do more if I'm still feeling any pain. Thank you, doc.
Thanks for the excellent video. I recently started having my hands fall asleep at night. I sleep on my sides, but never an issue before. Have you made a video addressing this? I looked through the video list but nothing obvious. No pain or issues during day...just sleep.
@@nickhunter3081 I noticed it seems to happen on the days (mghts!) I lift weights, so I have been experimenting with lighter weights and rollign out/massaging my upper back and trapezius and that seems to help. I think it is entrapment from poor posture/muscle spasm. But self diagnosis. I. don;t have a good chiropracter where I live and my doctor has no clue.
For like the 5th time your exercises have fixed a neck or back problem I've been having. Today I pinched a nerve in my neck and that last exercise you demonstrated made a huge difference! I really believe in the power of movement and stretching. I can't go anywhere easily so this information is a serious lifesaver, and even if I could I'm much happier with the results I get with this kind of treatment, ie. not taking muscle relaxers or pain medication. Thank you so much! Keep doing what you do!
Took less than 30 seconds and the shooting pain at the base of my skull is almost completely gone after dealing with it for a couple days now. THANK YOU!!
Thanks Dr Rowe! So handy. Clear and simple explanations and some awesome relief. Ive been struggling recently with a pinched nerve in my neck and really can't believe I haven't tried finding deep stretches like these sooner!
Love these stretches, thank you for this!! They've all helped with my neck/head pain and tension. You explain things so clearly, it's very nice :) Will be checking out other videos of yours!
Im 23 years old and i have a pinched nerves around neck and shoulders pretty much during my workouts. I randomly searched for a video without any hope to be honest but man… you really helped me a lot, ill practice this, remember it and use it for all my life, god bless you sir. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I'm chuckling to myself because I've watched so many, paid for so many courses to do at home, and yes, this is the first video where the exercise actually made a difference. Didn't feel it the first day, but for 2 days if pinched nerve feeling was gone. It came back today so I came back to the video and I'll be doing these every day now!
I pinched the nerve in my neck from trying to pop my neck. It was so painful I had to cry silently to avoid more pain. The muscle release is the best! The decompression #2 kinda caused more pain because it had me doing the same movement that pinched the nerve in the first place… but thanks for the video!! Helps!
Wow. I did a header, literally landing on my head(ear) with my feet next to my other ear about a year ago and have suffered with neck and shoulder pain ever since. These exercises helped. Thank you so much. Omg my shoulder doesn't hurt at all. ❤
The 90° arm behind the back then looking the opposite way of your pain is a game changer. I've suffered from headaches for more than half my life now, so ANY relief is glorious.
Unilateral headaches? I've been having them for 7 months along with recent neck pain, these exercises help for the moment but pain comes back shortly after 😢
I also thought that but I've recently started a migraine focused medication and I don't want to say this too loud but I'm having headache/migraine free days which I haven't felt in 17 years. I'm writing & singing again. 🙌 😇
It’s 5am and I was going to go to the ER because of how much pain I was in. I did the stretches in this video and feel sooooooo much better. Thank you!!!!!
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Can you do these exercises with a two level cervical fusion?
I did these exercises along with you and my hands did not fall asleep lastnight. THANKS, it looks likeI have lots of tension here.
Doc!! Thank you!!
I played a 9 hole round of golf yesterday & then a large bucket at the range to prepare for todays club tournament. I slept horribly with neck pain & woke up worse. I turned TH-cam on, after my meditation, & there you were!!! Like an answered prayer 🙏🏽. I did all the exercises for the required reps & now I feel like I’m ready for my round. Wow!!!!
I’m going to do them after the round & save this video to my notes to use as needed. Thank you so much for your expertise & service.
Best neck discomfort video to date on TH-cam. Bravo!!
Hello, do you have a video for the nerve that runs from the neck, through the front of the shoulder, and all the way to the pointer and middle finger? Or is that this video as well?
My gosh man, I've been dealing with this pinch nerve in my shoulder and neck for over 2 weeks. Exercising I thought would give me relief, right along with taking Aleve to no avail. I came across this on my feed. SWEET BABY JESUS! I did the exercises in this video and the pain is finally gone away. Thank you, so much. My fellow Michigander.🙏🏽❤️✌🏾🕉
Doc, I'm crying right now because this exercise caused me to discover a knot that I after a while of massaging around has lessened and almost taken away a shoot pain that I've been having from what the docs think is a bulging disc. This small knowledge has caused such a profound difference in my life I'm just so thankful
We are all here because of a bulging disc. I have two bulging discs in my neck, one in the middle of the neck and the other is at the base of the neck next to my shoulder. A car hit me so I didn't have a choice developing them. Pinched nerve is additional bonus.
I’m sorry, are you implying some of us chose to have bulging disks after telling someone we are all here for bulging disks?
I feel like the pinched nerves are a given with bulging disks; that’s why we have so much pain.
Hi... im here for the bulging disc club? I've had bulging discs now for 5 or 6 years, and it's a lot like flare-ups. I notice that if I do extensive work and don't stretch beforehand, they begin to flare up. Also, not having neck muscles before straining it does not help. All of which are my issue, sadly... I never follow my own advice..
Halleluah
Keep crying nobody cares
I subscribed a couple months ago. I'm 64 and was a heavy construction carpenter for 40 years. Had radial neuropathy in my right arm a few years back and my hand went dead. I got through that and recently my left has been shooting electric all the way down. I have carpal tunnel REALLY bad but am reluctant to have the surgery. These particular exercises are amazing. The most amazing thing though, IMHO, is that there are people like this that take the time out of their life to do these videos to help other people. Shows me there are still some good souls left in this terrible reality. I am humbled and very thankful for your help. It works.
Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks so much for the sub! Keep at it too! 💪
❤❤❤❤🙏🏼Blessings to you
You’re the best! Grateful for you! ❤️🙏🏼
That last exercise was too painful
Having surgery to correct my carpal tunnel syndrome on my right hand was the best decision I ever made. I'm about to have to do it soon on my left hand as well, and I'm not hesitant to do so at all. Just waiting on it to get severe enough for insurance to pay for it. I am normally a holistic minded person too, but I couldn't live with that unbearable pain any longer. For me, it was definitely the only option. If you do have surgery, the sooner, the better. Recovery is nothing.
i feel like i should be sending you a check or money order or something, may God protect this man.
There is a donate option button. I will be donating as I would have been spending money on doctors, awful meds, physio, chiro and missing work. But this dr. Has helped me immensely
Seriously, protect him from all of the evil people who want to remove his videos and prevent poor people like us from knowing how to help with our neck pain!
SERIOUSLY. PROTECT. THIS. MAN.
Ameen
May God bless you with everything you desire. This video is a great help to me.
same here
I was in tears from pain radiating down my left shoulder to my elbow and down into my left shoulder blade. The first few recommended massages/stretches were too painful to finish, but the last exercise with outstretched arms and alternating palms brought significant relief after just 15 reps. I am saving this video for future reference! Thank you for sharing!
I tried the first exercises but just too painful for me. I need to sit with my neck supported. I also need to wear a collar frequently. It hurts also to move of lift my arms. I have fibromyalgia. My shoulders and at the centre are too painful.
I don’t comment on TH-cam often but I am so grateful for this video. Thank you 🙏
I can’t believe your channel has this info for free. This helps my chronic neck pain Thank you!
Have suffered with neck and shoulder problems for 20 years now. I even get vertigo and nausea from it. Your exercises have really helped me!
Also, when I sleep on my side, I wake up with extreme shoulder pain. I would love to see exercises for that.
@@reneeblankenship7354simple dont sleep on your shoulder how dumb can people be
Sounds like POTS
What is POTS
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a condition that causes your heart rate to increase rapidly after sitting or lying down.
WHEW! You're a godsend! My neck was on FIRE, and you advice eliminated 80-90% of the pain. Thank you!
Who is here after simply waking up? 😂
Kids after falling from a tree "I'm fine"
Me after sleeping in a funny position "hello 911"
Haha yeah. My superman position is becoming an issue.
I was doing push ups and my neck got fucked 😭
😂me
Im 29 and im scared . What’s happening to meeeeeeee 😭😭
The decompression exercise gives me pain almost immediately. I can feel the nerve activating from my C5 down through my traps, into my shoulder and down my arm to the fingertips with numbness and tingling.
The 'nerve gliding' exercise is like magic! It'd be great to have a mega-sized video (or a collection of short-to-moderate videos) with more nerve gliding for the rest of the body.
Thank you so much. I have been in excruciating pain on and off since last year because of pinched nerves. This video changed my life!!!
I’ve suffered from a pinched nerve for years and your decompression exercises REALLY changed my life. No exaggeration. Thank you so much 👍
hello. Could you pls described how feels a pinched nerve? did you get inflamation sometimes? were you able to make some movements without pain or inflamation? did the afected area feeled sometimes like tingling? did you feel something like a thread that was sometimes moving inside? thanks
I did this for 10 seconds and immediately felt a noticeable difference just earned yourself a sub
Glad it helped, and thanks for the sub!
I've done this and the very sharp pain in my shoulder blade is gone!!! I am amazed, how much wisdom there is and I thank You so much for sharing this and saving my day! 🤗🌼🌞🌻✨
Glad you're getting relief and THANK YOU for supporting the channel! - Dr. Rowe -
THIS is why I love humans. Slept wrong my neck was destroying me these last few days... THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Same happened to me. The found this guys videos. He is a legend and great man helping people this way. I walk an hour a day and I am active but the last almost 2 weeks have been miserable. I got a new cervical Pillow which helped tension and these exercises combined with that bit of knowledge to stop and back off when your range of motion in the exercises is causing any pain, made these moves start to work for me. It came up in other channels and no one said that. So I tried pushing as much as I could thinking I had to suffer a bit to feel better. Ended up even worse. For the first time in days and sleepless nights, some relief. Merry Christmas, hope you are doing well.
@@rangersnuti am recovering from norovirus, the insane amount of puking caused me heavy neck pain. To the point that i am just kicking my legs around because there is nothing i can do to fix the pain for the last 2 days. Hopefully these stretches help me out because i am MISERABLE. Happy new years 🎉
@BrokenBimmer same to you. Get well soon
One of the best YT channels I've come across in the midst of all the noise. Thank you so much
Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!
Man these videos be saving my life. I draw comics and be on the grind at the desk all day!!! Thank you so much. 🙏🏾
Am 33 yr older I have sciatica ernia back can please advise me what do
Jeesh! I had a pinched nerve in the neck for a couple of days now. After only doing the first two exercises the pain was gone in an instant. What a relief! Thanks! 😊
Glad you're getting relief!
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Mine needs to hurry up! But it's better than before
Really..? Let me try it as well
I noticed you said first two exercises… I think he only showed one exercise? I’m not sure if I’m watching the right video.
Woke up this morning with worst pinched nerve I have ever had, previously I have only had mild ones that could be considered uncomfortable or annoying. This one literally had me crying; radiating pain/muscle spasms/hot and cold sensation. While I don't think I would have been able to do the exercises right after getting the pinched nerve (I could barely think). I did it this evening, and not only can I now turn my head, which had been seized up all day, but it provided major relief! It's not 100 percent better, but I'm much more comfortable. I'm also hoping I'll recover faster. I'll continue these exercises!
That's absolutely wonderful to hear, and keep at it! (and thank you for supporting us, I appreciate it) - Dr. Rowe -
I am having a lot of pain right now, I did the exercises and will repeat them throughout the day. Thank you!
Thanks a lot Dr Rowe!
I am a Dentist, 40 years old. Have had issues with my neck, lower back and my shin for the past 12 years. This was limiting my time spent at my dental surgery and at times had to shut down because of pain and discomfort.
Have been watching your videos and started exercising accordingly. Happy to say that there has been huge improvement. This was possible because your suggestions donot involve equipment and is easily doable wherever you are.
Just a thought, it would be great if you can share videos on kinds of problems associated with certain kinds of occupation and how to get over it.
Yes! As a barber I stand all day with my arms up and out while I turn my head in many positions holding clippers (weight) or using my hand muscles with scissors or doing shampoo head massages!. Help!
Wow!! What a great testimony!! I’m in shock at how much help his channel has given me. I’ve been doing exercises for a couple of hours now and don’t even want to stop because they are helping so much!! Ha! Ha! I’m so glad you’re doing better!!
This actually worked. Covid did this to me and last night I slept pain free for the first time in 2 years. God bless you
A virus didn’t pinch your nerve.
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I feel covid has caused a lot of inflammation in our bodies ever since I had covid. I have these problems
Hello, It is now 4:00 AM for me, I was just woke up out a sound sleep with neck & shoulder pain so severe that I thought I was going to be sick. I found your video randomly, after watching and trying your suggested exercises, I found instant relief. I was at a point of tears with the pain. I am a 58 year old Steel worker and I am constantly lifting using my arms and shoulders. This pinched nerve in my neck and shoulder are making my life miserable. I want to thank you for making this video, it brought me relief and now I can rest and get to a Doctor to find a solution. Thank you, Doctor Rowe. This one video helped me so much.
I started sneezing and it just felt like my neck shifted completely to the right with all the pain on the left. I’m so glad you made this video.
I woke up after rowing class the next morning with worsening pain in my neck. Throughout the day, it started to spasm terribly bad. I finished my day around 5pm and attempted to rest. I tossed and turned all night, finally came to your channel, watched this video and it took so much pressure off of my neck as I did each exercise. Thank you immensely for providing this type of relief without any fee. You’re a neck saver!
A selfless doctor receiving the pain in countless people. want a fine young man.May you be blessed beyond measure
Thanks for watching!
These simple exercises just made my prayers come true. I'm 75% better. Thank you for taking time to help.
Faith without works is nothing 😊
Dear Michael, thank you for your videos. Could you make a video about the "best" sleeping position and pillows? That would be super helpful!
Thank you in advance
I subscribed at this channel for back purposes when all of a sudden I got a pinched nerve on my C6. I'm allergic to all pain medication so I'm sooooo thankful for this video. It provides relief!!
Thank you so much. I have had this pinch in my neck and shoulder for over a month with very little relief. Ice and heat help minimally. After 1/2 hour of these stretches i already feel better than I have in weeks.
Glad you're getting relief and thanks for watching!
I have been experiencing this insane pain in my neck going into my shoulders for about two weeks and medication doesn’t help. I did these excercises as you were explaining in the video and at the last one with the arms extended - like a miracle! The pain just went away!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Perfect timing, couldn't sleep had to stretch it all out this morning. I have tightness from the neck, shoulders, upper mid back to my hips and lower back and buttocks. These techniques helped very much. Thanks for the awesome videos!
Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!
Me too. Same pain for a few months.
Same, been going on for 5months now, all the symptoms you described fit in me exactly. I feel like my pelvis might be rotated and cause all theese problems?
@@DrRowe I'm curious I deal with weakness and pain in my neck shoulder blade down the outside of the arm between the shoulder blade and elbow and at times all the way down to the top of my hand and I'm not able to sleep because the pain is worse at night what would you recommend thanks new viewer here added note also between the shoulder and arm on the outside is the worst pain of all debilitating pain
That first exercise, with the thumb massage, was incredible. I’ve been walking around with dull pain for the last 3 days, and within 2 minutes I have significant relief. THANK YOU!
Same that one took away the pain in 5mins neck feels relieved
That was improvement I never expected I would see so quickly. Thank you!
THANK YOU for supporting the channel! - Dr. Rowe -
My Mother was suffering from extreme pain infact she was unable to sleep.
using your method I found the muscel knot just below the skull bone.
I'm grateful to you for your sincere favor to my mother
Exceedingly helpful.
You are amazing for releasing these videos. You are truly helping people. Very loving and kind. ❤
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
I fast-forwarded through to a couple of these exercises, tried them once each over the course of about 10 minutes... and a few years' worth of discomfort was relieved 80%. Definitely have to give this a closer watch and incorporate these into my routine.
Just started having really bad shooting pain from my neck down to my hands. These exercises worked like a champ. Thank you!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I have been screaming for 3 hours, took a painkiller before finding this.
Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!
I'm 49, and every single year for the last 4 years, I get neck tension and pain that goes down my shoulder and my arm. Lasts days with immense pain that's so bad, I can't even lie down as the pain in the arm is worse when lying down. It's started again this year which is why I came across this video. I just sat down and tried these and I definitely have some relief in the arm and shoulder. Thank you.
Sounds like a pinched nerve in your neck.
I've watched some of your other videos for shoulder stretching but it turns out this was actually what I needed. No stretch or exercise has ever given me the deep pop of releasing the pain I have under my right shoulder like this just did. I kept focusing on strengthening my back and shoulders but it was only peripherally helping me. Thank you so much! I intend to do these exercises daily to compound my results ❤
Do you know what the culprit was that was causing your pain?
@@bradallen9551 it took me almost a year to figure it out... Even after going to an osteopath he just told me to exercise more and I'd be fine. I have had TMJ for a long time and now that I'm focusing on the right side of my jaw it is pretty obvious that I'm experiencing referred pain. Even if you don't have this condition, many people clench and grind their teeth enough to make this a problem area. Hope this helps! Sometimes you have to be a detective about your health, haha.
I can’t believe I’ve gone years without these exercises, thank you so much
I paid hundreds for massage osteopathy but it did not help much and one time made it worse. This video helped reduce pain! (especially how to do a head massage) Best of all, it's free! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Important: The key is to stop and go back before discomfort/pain. He teaches it safely.
Wow. Just WOW! this fixed my neck, shoulder and arm pain. I'm a hairdresser and a left-handed person and I had to take off work for a few days because the pain on my left side was unbearable. After doing this for 30 minutes I am absolutely amazed at how easy it was and how effective it was. Thank you❤❤
The muscles in my neck and shoulders are rock hard and so sore they feel bruised. I’m convinced at this point that I’ll never find relief :’) I found your videos a few days ago and I’ve been binging them. I’m obsessed. I’ve felt a lot of temporary relief from many of your stretches, which has helped me sleep at night and feel more comfortable at work. I don’t know if I’m doing something wrong or if I’m impatient lol but even the temporary relief is so so great. I appreciate you and your great videos! It has become a nightly routine to stretch with you lol. I can’t express my gratitude enough!
Glad you’re getting relief, and thanks for watching!
Get one of those plassic massage tools and use heat packs too, helps a lot.
if its still a problem i highly recommend to go to a physical therapist. Very personalised and they will address any issues with form/current posture. It is a bit pricey but if you have healthcare it should help with a majority of the payment.
Your videos are so inspirational. And I don’t know how TH-cam knows all of the pains that I’m feeling, but they just happen to recommend all of the videos of yours that have the relief methods that I need. I have discovered some of these things over the years of time but you have a great way of explaining exactly what to do to fix certain problems. Also, sometimes we just need a reminder. It’s like having a personal trainer. You think you know what you’re doing until somebody else recommends that you do it a better way. Really appreciate you giving up the information, and this neck massage technique actually is feeling really good. I appreciate your expertise and you definitely know what you’re talking about. Not sure if you have been through an accident or you just had to help enough people that you figured it out but whatever the reason, we are thankful for your clarification and demonstration. Be well. Thanks again.
Had a sore neck for about 3 weeks and this video just save my life thank u good sir
yeah right
I never comment but this video saved me from excruciating pain from a pinched nerve in my neck/shoulder, haven’t slept in days and these stretches are the only things that have brought relief other than a heating pad! This is gold! Thanks doc!
I was getting pain in my neck in the back of my shoulders, self diagnosed myself with a pinched nerve in my neck, started doing these exercises and got instant relief, these exercises are spot on, exactly what I needed!
Thank you so much. 3 weeks in 12 week recovery and I've had zero relief from pain. I tried every one of your exercises and I immediately felt less tension and less shooting pain 😊
Glad the exercise are helping you and thanks for watching!
I suffer from headaches from pinched nerves in these areas. I did some of these exercises and experienced instant relief. Thank you!
Unilateral headaches? How are you now?
How kind of you to ask. It’s gotten a lot better with exercises like this, postural exercises and lowered stress levels. It’ll still happen from time to time but way more rarely than before. Thanks for checking up on me.
@@lisette3241 Glad you're better and thanks for replying. Mine are starting to get a bit better too, maybe I was impatient and didn't do enough in the beginning.
@@gabitsu-ftw3871 sad to hear you’re also going through this. I wouldn’t overfocus on this, it fights symptoms, not causes. Also, it might be caused by something else in your case. Aside from these exercises, I did additional stuff which have made the exercises less necessary. For instance: my dentist noticed that I clench my jaw a lot and grate my teeth as a consequence. This can also cause or exacerbate headaches, even unilateral ones. I now have a sleeping retainer to stop me from grating my teeth in my sleep. Also: relaxation, stretches and core exercises may be your friend to take stress of your shoulders. I also use focus techniques, such as are learned in aikido. I was always carrying the world on my shoulders and as soon as I started practicing shifting my awareness from my head to my belly and pelvis, I learned to relax my shoulders and neck much more. Hope this helps, friend! Be well and kind to yourself. And remember, sometimes doing less and being kind to yourself for it can help more than blaming yourself for not doing enough. Big hugs and good vibes from my end of the galaxy.
Also glad to hear you’re already feeling a bit better than you used to
Thank you Dr. Rowe. Ever since I was recommended your channel I have been able to find instant relief for my minor body aches. Last night for example I slept totally wrong and woke up with a pulled muscle from my neck to my trap on one side. This video has made my day a lot better than it started. You're an angel 🙏🏿🙌🏿
Oh wow, you just saved me. I almost cried because the relief was so noticeable. Thank you so much!
I can’t believe it’s so easy! I’m just in shock that after all the time I spent in pain and going to doctors all it took was 10min with this video and I finally have relief! THANK YOU SOO MUCH!
Glad you're getting relief!
I have just started watching this tonight as I was looking for something to help with the bad pain in my neck and shoulder.
I tried the exercises and I honestly felt some relief right away!
Thank you!
Thank you very much for these exercises. Even though I use a Chiropractor as my primary care, having these exercises helps supplement my care!
Hope the exercises help you for a long time to come!
bro saved the entire humanity
Went to the hospital for my pain, they gave me meds (which I absolutely hate). I randomly find this video and it gave me some relief. Thank you random TH-cam doctor!
It's working instantly, I already have like 75% recovery from pain right in the first attempt. Thanks.
Had some neck pain this morning out of nowhere, this helped ease the pain, thanks a lot for your helpful videos!!!
Good morning, Doctor Rowe!
The Master of Multiple Modalities
Hello, and thanks again for supporting the channel!
the first decompression exercise instantly took away my pinched nerve, im amazed
Glad it helped!
Dr. Rowe, I followed your directions and after 30 minutes of doing this my nerve pain in my left shoulder blade and numbing down my arm is completely gone. Thank you for sharing. Been in pain for about 2 months thinking I could work it out in my works outs, but I believe it was the decompression exercises that you shared. Cannot thank you enough.
Glad you're getting relief!
I have had untreated whiplash for 12 years. It has become a near constant source of pain, stress and discomfort. I am deeply grateful for your exercise video.
Hi, Brother! -
Sir! 🧐
Your instructions and explanations have helped me greatly over the course of the last 2 years.
I know, you're at it for about 6 years now.
I want you to know, that I have the greatest respect for what you do ever since! Keep it up as much as you want to!
Bless you, a whole lot! 😘
My top 3 cervical vertebrae are fused from a genetic condition. These exercises are so gentle yet provided the relief I was looking for. Really helped to get rid of the numbness going down my arm. Thanks a lot for this video!
My top 3 vertebrae aren't fused yet I can't turn my neck to the left without extreme pain. Sounds like you have the better deal. Plus I managed to damage my right thumb in an accident so I can't apply press with it. But I keep on keepin on.
I'v had a strange shoulder pain for months, the exercise at the 6:20 has helped me greatly! Im currently day 3 of doing this and the pain is almost 100% gone now! Great vid 👍
My whole right shoulder has basically become numb and I felt like I had really bad muscle activation for my right pectoral and trap. Instant relief on this stretch, definitely gonna do it again tomorrow
Yes! This was the best exercise for me and my shoulder!
@@trevorbergstrom00yes I'm going through the same and this seemed to help
Thank you doc, i was hopelessly searching for for some videos on youtube at 3AM in India and by god grace i found your video and the unbearable pain is now gone. Can't thank you enough.
Glad you’re getting relief!
Wow! It really works! It removed the pain for less than a minute doing the exercise
I am a massage therapist and I find your videos very helpful. So thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
Awesome exercises, thank you! I like the idea that we turn our head to side so then we can more easily pinpoint the exact pain location.
Thanks for watching!
yeah.. omg.. i don't know why. but sometimes his timing is just too perfect lol.
just yesterday and until now. i'm having issue with this pinched neck and shoulder.
last night was really bad, it hurt so much that i felt dizzy enough to almost throwing up.
thanks for the upload
@@LordZervodid you also have unilateral headaches?
Incredible - the tension was killing me. Feeling so much better already
Thanks for watching!
THANK YOU!! WOW-these simple (yet thoroughly explained) exercises literally provided me with instant relief, a reduced amount of head pressure, and allowed me to pinpoint the root cause of the tension in my neck. I have had a severe headache for the last week with little reprieve…until now. I will continue these exercises. Thank you so much!!
Wow this helped so much, I’ve been having so much neck pain radiating down to my shoulder. I work nights sitting all night, whenever I do work outside at home like yard work I don’t notice any pain until resting, for two months I’ve been fighting with this neck issue on and off…. I’m going to keep doing these exercises at work while I’m sitting I hope it alleviates my discomfort, I just woke up and tried this and already feel 50% relief thank you
Thank you so much Dr Rowe. I had shooting pain up through my right trap and upper neck, I could not sleep or rest. All exercises gave some relief but the final one almost immediately gave me twice the amount of movement turning my head and much relief. I will continue to repeat all as there’s still a lot of discomfort but a lot of the pain has gone on normal range of movement.
Glad you're getting relief!
Thank you so much. These exercises really help ease pain and increase mobility.
Glad the exercises helped you!
Insane!! Relief in 6 min! Went from like 10 to 3
That's wonderful!
These exercises have given me relief since day one. Thank you, Dr. Rowe. You've lived up to your oath.
Thanks for watching!
My neck has been hurting for two days. I've tried some exercises by several other doctors. Your exercises are the first to give me relief. It's late at night, and I've only done each exercise once.
In the morning, I'll do more if I'm still feeling any pain. Thank you, doc.
Just what I needed. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the excellent video. I recently started having my hands fall asleep at night. I sleep on my sides, but never an issue before. Have you made a video addressing this? I looked through the video list but nothing obvious. No pain or issues during day...just sleep.
I had this same issue! Did it ever get addressed?
@@nickhunter3081 I noticed it seems to happen on the days (mghts!) I lift weights, so I have been experimenting with lighter weights and rollign out/massaging my upper back and trapezius and that seems to help. I think it is entrapment from poor posture/muscle spasm. But self diagnosis. I. don;t have a good chiropracter where I live and my doctor has no clue.
For like the 5th time your exercises have fixed a neck or back problem I've been having. Today I pinched a nerve in my neck and that last exercise you demonstrated made a huge difference! I really believe in the power of movement and stretching. I can't go anywhere easily so this information is a serious lifesaver, and even if I could I'm much happier with the results I get with this kind of treatment, ie. not taking muscle relaxers or pain medication. Thank you so much! Keep doing what you do!
Glad the exercises are helping you!
I cannot express how valuable this is to me. The best set of exercises for this kind of pain, I have tried yet. Thank you!
Took less than 30 seconds and the shooting pain at the base of my skull is almost completely gone after dealing with it for a couple days now. THANK YOU!!
Thanks Dr Rowe! So handy. Clear and simple explanations and some awesome relief.
Ive been struggling recently with a pinched nerve in my neck and really can't believe I haven't tried finding deep stretches like these sooner!
Love these stretches, thank you for this!! They've all helped with my neck/head pain and tension. You explain things so clearly, it's very nice :) Will be checking out other videos of yours!
Love that nerve gliding technique!
One of my favs!
I actually cried with relief!
Im 23 years old and i have a pinched nerves around neck and shoulders pretty much during my workouts. I randomly searched for a video without any hope to be honest but man… you really helped me a lot, ill practice this, remember it and use it for all my life, god bless you sir. 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
I just took Doctor appointment and after doing your steps...its all gone. You saved my Dr co payment...thank you thank you thank you
thank u for saevin my lief
Yo wtf it’s the asdf guy 💀
real
There's hundreds of these videos out there and this is the one that finally worked for me.
Thank You!
I'm chuckling to myself because I've watched so many, paid for so many courses to do at home, and yes, this is the first video where the exercise actually made a difference. Didn't feel it the first day, but for 2 days if pinched nerve feeling was gone. It came back today so I came back to the video and I'll be doing these every day now!
I wish you lived in Boca Raton, Florida. I will definitely come to your office.😊
Hello, and FL doesn't sound too bad!
I pinched the nerve in my neck from trying to pop my neck. It was so painful I had to cry silently to avoid more pain. The muscle release is the best! The decompression #2 kinda caused more pain because it had me doing the same movement that pinched the nerve in the first place… but thanks for the video!! Helps!
Wow!! Felt instant relief after following half way through the video. It works!! Thanks
Wow. I did a header, literally landing on my head(ear) with my feet next to my other ear about a year ago and have suffered with neck and shoulder pain ever since. These exercises helped. Thank you so much. Omg my shoulder doesn't hurt at all. ❤
The 90° arm behind the back then looking the opposite way of your pain is a game changer. I've suffered from headaches for more than half my life now, so ANY relief is glorious.
My mother had major migranes for years until she went to a massage therapist that focused on fascia.
Unilateral headaches? I've been having them for 7 months along with recent neck pain, these exercises help for the moment but pain comes back shortly after 😢
Do you believe in medicine?
@@beccabreathedeep3 Depends what you mean. I don't like taking pills as they don't treat the root cause.
I also thought that but I've recently started a migraine focused medication and I don't want to say this too loud but I'm having headache/migraine free days which I haven't felt in 17 years. I'm writing & singing again. 🙌 😇
Awesome exercises Dr. I'm doing all of them and I'm happy with the results thank you😊
I woke up to a very irritating pain in my right shoulder... I performed all the exercises mentioned and now Im much relieved... Thankyouu
It’s 5am and I was going to go to the ER because of how much pain I was in. I did the stretches in this video and feel sooooooo much better. Thank you!!!!!