Relieve Upper Body Pain and Tension with Self-Massage for Forward Head Posture

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Are you finding your desk job to be a literal pain in the neck? … or head or shoulders or upper back? This might be a result of forward head posture-a position so many of us find ourselves in these days, as we round over our computers and phones. The head comes forward and the neck hyperextends, putting strain on the spine, upper back, shoulders, neck, and head.
Over time, this posture can lead to headaches, neck spasms, upper back pain, shoulder pain and stiffness, limited range of motion in the neck, shoulders, and upper back, disc bulges or herniations, spinal stenosis, shoulder impingements, difficulty breathing fully, and the list goes on.
Join me for this easy, effective, and relaxing self-massage to reduce forward head posture and alleviate upper body tension. For long lasting results, practice this self-massage a few times a week, and adjust your work space to be ergonomically optimal for your body. See how to do that here: • How to use your laptop...
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I have been feeling breathless with upper back pain, probably from carrying to heavy a load and this has helped me so much, Thankyou

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[@takemurakatana]

Imma have to say this tbh these exercise actually relieves a lot. Thanks so much Rachel.

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Another great video! Thank you!

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So glad you like it!

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Thanks!

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[@anantapadmanabhan250]

Appears to be better than going to a massage therapist for neck stiffness and pain as you can feel the sensation of pain adjust and readjust back and forth! Perhaps will save time and money. Will find out and write later!

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

I think there's nothing better than getting a massage from a skilled therapist. But self-massages like these are beneficial in between sessions, and can be done whenever you like, as often as you like, and at no cost.

[@anantapadmanabhan250]

@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 I did anticipate the answer. These days of lockdown problems the usual massage places are changing fast. How do I find an experienced therapist in any area?. The associations may provide all the names with a certification.

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@@anantapadmanabhan250 Here are a few reputable sites:
www.healthprofs.com/
www.amtamassage.org/find-massage-therapist/
www.ncbtmb.org/directory-search/?stype_selected=gd_bctherapist

[@andrei8545]

Thanks

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My pleasure, Andrei!

[@bobmackey3797]

great video, I think my tight shoulders are because of tension or the tension comes because of posture

[@AndrewHedlund100]

My biggest problem is this forward head posture upper cross syndrome. My upper body feels so unstable like all the connective tissue has gotten stretched out too much like Laffey taffy

[@rachelrichardsmassage9660]

Love the metaphor! First, you'll want to look at your posture throughout the day. For example, are you slumping over a desk for hours? You'll want to correct your ergonomics and posture. A massage therapist, physical therapist, or ergonomics specialist can help you with this. Second, you'll need to do some alignment work, to lengthen the muscles that have gotten short and stiff, and strengthen the muscles that are, as you say, like Laffy Taffy. It will take time (weeks to months) to retrain your brain and tissues to adapt to a new, healthier posture, but it will be so worth it!

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Such a good relief remedy ..... from such a cute girl

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Glad it helped, Aravind!

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Nice 👍🏻

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