I have severe forward head posture…I’m 82 and am now dealing with impaired digestion, slight vertigo, nausea, food sensitivities, and the list goes on.,.I’ve also had three whiplashes and have a knot on my coccyx bone the size of a golf ball..your video was mind blowing…I’ll definitely start sunbathing and resume my yoga postures…thanks so much for your informative videos…you’re a real Blessing!
Yes I’ve had multiple compression injuries working construction. They weren’t too severe at the time but as I age I feel the pain and tension a lot more. I have been using a traction device for about a year. Simply amazing…after 10 minutes of hanging out I can literally fall asleep most times still with the head suspended.…so relaxing. Thanks Dr. Berg.
Which traction device did you buy? i might need to get one as i'm constantly having neck issues and had many injuries in the past that probably contributed to this pain.
Just found this .. I’m 58 and have had all three accidents with my neck and tailbone, ordering the compression sling for my door and starting my exercises today , thank you such clear instructions on how to help the tension and pain . Take care
My most sincere THANK YOU, Dr. Berg. I have been a Martial Arts Instructor (Shotokan Karate) for 51 Years and have practiced the biomechanics of falling to the ground safely (Ukemi Waza) throughout those years. Nonetheless, after decades of this process I have developed a forward head posture due to falling to the ground literally thousands of times. What has occurred is something like an "Over Use" sports injury. Your kind info on the home therapy techniques have been quite helpful to me, and once again You have my heartfelt Thank You.
Concussion in 2009. Whip lash in 2012 AND tailbone fracture in 2012. I use my at home cervical traction unit, stretch daily and use inverter 3-5 times a week. Darn, I've experienced all three! Thank You Dr. Berg for all of your knowledgeable, informative, to-the-point, helpful videos. I do appreciate them.
The C curve neck is responsible for so many functions and once you lose it, it can become a disease process if not reversed. I have successfully reversed mine through diligent exercises, traction, strengthening, and working on posture. I had a tailbone injury as a kid falling down the stairs and knocking the wind out of me, whiplash from car accident as a teenager and a head forward posture from my job as an adult. Add to that i'm very tall and lanky, weak connective tissue and developed cervical radiculopathy, stenosis, pinched nerve, elevated heart rate, insomnia, gastroparesis, brain fog, anxiety, and lost the use of my hands with searing burning pain, could not make fist, or turn my head, for about four years at the end of it. No wonder they call it "the arc of life." it really is because now that I have gotten my curve back, I have gotten my life back. I could barely move and function. It's possible if anyone is struggling. After my doctor saw my x-ray (arthritis at every level in the neck, military straight, bone spurs in the front) he said it was inevitable and from the aging process. I didn't accept that and went to work. The hard part was figuring out all the symptoms originated from the neck, and the process of reversal relieved my symptoms almost immediately when I started teh work on my neck.
Glad to hear. Did you verify thru an x-ray that you got your curve back? I am going thru something very similar. How long did it take for you to feel a difference? If possible would it be OK with you if we could talk for a bit? Thx you very much for sharing your story.
@@vincentvega3747 Sure. It took the better part of a year, but the last three months have been the game changer because I can finally look down for long periods of time without recreating symptoms. I noticed an improvement right away in some of the symptoms like the hand pain, but the neck did get worse for awhile because the therapy caused a lot of inflammation. My neck was basically cement. That was last year around this time. But I have full motion now, no neck pain or flares and the above symptoms are gone aside from some hand tingling and numbness occasionally. I also changed my diet adding animal protein and fat, cutting out all sugar to give it the best healing. Unfortunately my doc will not give an after x-ray because of the radiation risk, but I look better visually as far as posture goes. I don't have a dip at the bottom of the C spine anymore and I have built up the ligament and muscles around it so I no longer look slumped over and can hold my head up. Also my jaw mechanics are back to normal (I had the TMJ dysfunction/locked jaw), and tinnitus is gone; so this confirms in my mind that I have the correct mechanics even without x-ray. Hope this helps.
@@vincentvega3747 I have always had a problem with occasional vertigo, and the dizziness did get worse when I started the therapy around this time last year. It hasn't been a problem in well over six months at least. That symptom was one of the scarier ones lol
Thank you doc. I have this exact problem , never found this specific topic. Will start the treatment. The reason I got this was studying at home at my desk with wrong posture.
Thank you so much for all your educational videos! I’m a NUrse practitioner and all your videos help me guide my patients better, God bless you and thank you again🙏
I appreciate this. In yoga we call the forward bend you demonstrate Uttanasana.If you stay in it for a while it will lower heart rate and lengthen the spine - as well and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous center I always guide people to roll up very slowly one vertebrae. at a time Your work helps me to continue to grow learn and see if from another perspective - Thank you
Does Yoga fix it forever. I'm 31 female that has that problem since a car accident when I was 17. I don't have kids because of the same reason. I'm dealing with pain, insomia , and low energy. I feel insecure and depressed by that problem.
I can't beleive this, all these yrs of suffering I would have never related to a horse accident that injured my tailbone Please keep making us video's you are brilliant!!!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS
Was snowboarding in Utah and flew 20 ft upside down into parking lot landed on my neck and back. 20 years of issues but am an avid yoga practioner and athlete so was able to deal with it. However it caught up to me recently and have been doing PRP/ prolotherapy for 1.5 years which has helped tremendously. This video helps too thank you!
what are you doing to help, i had a tailbone fracture and never went to the doctor for it fearing it may be too expensive on my mom and dad. this was playing with the little skate cars you hold your hands in in middle school p.e
17.50 When I was a child age 8 I was knocked off my bike by a motorcycle and landed on my tailbone . Since the age of 40 I have suffered with my neck and sacroiliac joint problem. Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge with me 🙏
Dr B …. Absolutely no injuries however 38 years at a desk job creating a straight neck. Bad pain in neck/shoulders so I don’t let anyone touch or massage that area. Also had carpal tunnel in both wrists. Neck pain would travel down through T3&4. At a gym they gave me traction while sitting up- was wonderful! Was taught neck stretches-helps tremendously. I push my chin down to my chest while trying to hold my neck up. After about 45 minutes the pain (like a vicious migraine up back of my skull) subsides.
I was in an car accident 33 years ago, got whiplash, and did not seek medical help. Needless to say, I have back pain to some extent, every day. I have done the forward stretch of the neck because I felt relief. I will try the rest of the stretch, going all the way to my ankles. Thank you.
I've had all three of these injuries at differing degrees. The worst was a whiplash injury from an mva in my early 20's. I wake with a headache or migraine 3-4 days a week secondary to my neck pain and stiffness. Thanks so much for this video!
I had a fall and landed on my head in 2019, and my wife actually broke her neck from an accident in 2012. Thank you for the advice. As always it makes sense.
Had all af it. At the age of six I fell down from a roof and landed on my head. In the mid twenties I was skiing down a slope in the forest (clearcut) and the only possible way to stop was to sit down in the snow. Exactly there, there was a cut branch stuck in the frozen ground that hit my tailbone. My tailbone broke and the end of it is now pointing 90 degrees forward. (I had to grab the roof of the car and lift myself out of it ...) In the end of my twenties I was involved in a (light) car accident. Thank you for providing this! I´ll give it a shot!
In 2013 my brother lowed 450 kg on my head it broke and compressed all the neck and vertebrae to between my shoulders the disc prolapse was vertical by length and width . I suffer spondylitis in my neck . I Thank God I am alive and able to have my ability to move . Thanks Doc for this information especially about the compression device. God Bless
nam myoho renge kyo... some similarity here with homophobic attacks and sports and surfing injuries. I wish you luck my friend and will think about you as I put on my garden boots!
I had 2 tailbone injuries as a child 50 years ago. Also in a car accident when I was 4 and thrown into the front windshield (back before kids were harnessed in).. I have had bad neck pain and insomnia most of my adult life, then cervical fusion of c5, c6 & c7 10 years ago. I am excited to give the traction a try. Thank you Dr Berg for making these videos!!!
Wow!! This makes so much sense! I broke my tail bone 30 years ago ( fell down one week after giving birth). Now, the last couple of years have been hell for me: neck pain, dizziness, nausea, headache, insomnia, ear pain, loss of balance, trouble swallowing and breathing, even fainting ....Thanks again Dr. Berg!
Omgoodness 😱😖...I'm so sorry that happened to you! I have had all these things and was told by a doctor that they thought I had broke my tail bone during childbirth 😳😭 so my heart goes out to you ❤
I actually found out last year that my neck wasn't straight after one night sleeping on the couch and waking up with a painful and stiff neck and grinding sounds, yikes! I'm a healthy 37 year old lady and take care of my body pretty much . My doctor asked if I had any trauma and I really don't remember any tho I do remember fainting once a while when I was menstruating when young but not until last year did I feel any pain on my neck . Second bout of neck pain came again 2 weeks ago, it was terrible, I couldn't even jog as I usually do. I was recommended physiotherapy last year to align my neck but with covid things just slowed down here in Italy. I was told its "cervicale" in Italian and this video really helps me understand. Thanks doc, speaking of which I need to resume my IF because I've slacked for a while
A surgeon years ago advised me to picture a string pulling my head up and keeping my chin tucked. Following this over years, I managed to better my posture.
Omg the Jefferson Curl WORKS! I’ve been having neck pains and strains for almost a month. I did this for 10 minutes with weights and it feels 10x better!! I plan to do this tomorrow and if I feel an improvement, I may just cancel my appointment with the doctor. Thank you so much for showing these techniques!!!
Yes to both! Head and tail trauma as a child and teen ... had to have Clowards Procedure and decompression at 40! Still struggling today. Thanks this has helped me to understand more as to why as well as my current dizziness and spasms.
I fell out of a 2nd story window when I was 18 months old and landed on my head. I actually landed on the cellar door and bounced off into the yard. My head swelled dramatically, my eyes bulged out and they thought I was going to die, or at the very least, I would have severe brain damage. My parents were pastoring a church at the time. They called for an all night prayer meeting and by the next morning, the biggest majority of the injuries were gone. They called a psychiatrist to come in later that day, and he said that I was completely normal-no lasting effects from the injuries. However, I do have the forward head posture and would've love to permanently correct it. Thank you so much, Dr. Berg, for all that you do.
I've had whiplash twice from 2 auto accidents. The first was from being hit head on and the second was from being rear ended. I'm definitely going to try these suggestions because I suffer from insomnia, headaches and stiffness.
Dr Berg I have the compression injury, tailbone injury, whiplashed and the pain I am suffering right now is unbelievable I have a pinched nerve in my neck that are traveling to both my arms including the shoulders thank you so much to open my eyes
i have had all three in my lifetime. I will start the stretches! Thank-you Dr. Berg! I recommend your site to people often. My husband and I have had great results from going on a low carb diet and your site is so helpful.
Thank you so much Dr. I play the piano and as a child age 9 I injured my neck and had to wear a collar for a month. I am now 60 and my neck has been in pain. . Your videos always a great help and inspiration ♥️
I had injuries in "All" the above... Thank you Dr.B, you have relieved my 30 yr old pain. No accident here and I am grateful for running into this video. Sending Love and light🙏
Thank you doc, this is something I've struggled with my entire life and I hate how awful my posture is. Throughout the day I try to focus on it but unless thats the primary thing I'm focusing on I go right back to that frustrating (and very embarrassing) homeostasis. I really envy people whose natural bone/body structure has them standing straight and tall all the time naturally.
Thanks, Dr. Berg. I've had every one of those injuries except the Side Auto Collision. My personal trainer has been having me work on keeping my neck and head more upright. I'll send him this video.
In my 20’s I landed very hard on my tailbone from about a 3-4 foot drop. Yes, I do have neck issues, sometimes feels so bad I don’t think I can hold up my head anymore. Behind the ear pain also. Thank you for this information. I’m now 67 and this has bothered me for a lone time.
It’s interesting to hear stories similar to mine. Ear pain is the worst ! It makes me dizzy, nauseous and unbalanced. I have even fainted... I think it’s the vagus nerve ( at C1, Atlas) being compressed. It affects your entire body, including organs and their autonomous functions.
When I was 16, a very athletic friend of mine was doing back flips on a trampoline and I (a non-athlete) tried to do one. I managed to get upside down, but landed on my neck on the coils of the trampoline (the pads had slipped off). The next day I was stiff all over and eventually "recovered" but have had neck pain ever since. Your videos sound very enticing. It would be nice to have a relaxed feeling all over. Thank you for making these videos!
I got in a car accident almost 2 years ago and still suffering from whiplash and post concussion syndrome. My neck and spine muscles haven’t recovered yet. Thank you for this video and all the knowledge you share, Dr Berg. You are truly a gift to all of us 🌸.
Dr. Hall's pillo1 cervical pillows have fixed any neck curvature issues I had years ago. I use them every night and travel with them too. Highly recommend.
Thanks Dr Berg, I have had several (about 4)car accidents where I was hit from the back, and my neck has not been the same. I actually thought alot for the forward movement was due to tech and always being on a PC for work. I didn't think that trauma would also have done that. Thanks I will give these a try.
I got into a nasty crash when I was a child and I have come to belive plenty of my current physical problems come from it coupled with bad habits that I have been doing for decades now, just now I am feeling the consequences and it is scary but it is time to use that fear for something useful to myself and maybe be an example from now onwards of what to do and not of what to avoid, you videos have been of great help Dr. Berg, thanks.
Once again super advice. I too was always shouted at to straighten my back and do not slouch. Please keep teaching us these techniques that can make such a difference when implemented. Thank you Dr Berg for all you do.
I had a traumatic injury three years ago my pelvic floor fell my intestines turned and looped I have a umbilical hernia and a tail bone fracture, Thank you so much for your videos. You have been a true blessing to me, my diet and my physical health you have given me so much positive advise to turn these injuries around. TY god bless.
Hello Dr. Berg, you also have to consider hypermobility/instability in this area and in this case it's contraproductive to stretch the already loose ligaments. It's more about building up stability in this area.
Wow! Yes i landed on my tail bone 30 years ago, motorcycle accident, i have most of these symptoms , gonna try your advice again, and can't wait for awesome results again. your awesome!
Yes Dr berg, I had whiplash injury , I was waiting for a video like this, to help me with any exercises that I can do . So thanks , I will be trying it
Yes I have most of these symptoms.. whip lash and a tailbone injury as a kid. My neck is tight always. I stretch daily sometimes several times a day. I have to see a physio regularly… I’m 50 but fit n exercise most days. Massages too.. I don’t take pain medication unless I get an acute injury.
So timely, Dr. Berg. My 16 year old son has this posture currently. I ordered him a “multi-level back stretcher” device he is to place on the ground and lay on for 10 minutes daily. I ordered before seeing this video. I’ll have him do the stretch as well.
It’s not uncommon for children in their teens to have slouched posture. Their bones grow faster than their muscle development. You might be more concerned than needed.
@@Dbb27 you are right! His pediatrician at her request, not mine, tested him for scoliosis and it came back negative. After that I relaxed. Thanks for your comment.
@@tdonithan863 their noses also grow first! Particularly boys. Then the rest of their face catches up. They also tend to shuffle due to muscles not growing as fast. I think the pimples are protective so if they trip over those overgrown feet they have some cushioning! 🤣 lol, we all went through it!
I agree. I think it’s cruel to expect kids to carry weights like mules. When my kids were of school age their grandma and I bought them a backpack that had been designed by a physiotherapist with spinal health in mind. They proved to be a godsend. Greetings from Australia.
Cervical traction device, Neck Hammock, has dramatically improved my QOL. Old compression head/neck injury. Too many benefits to list. Clarity, sweet clarity.
When I was about 10 I had a girl step on the back of my neck at a slumber party. I have periods of unstable equilibrium, migrain headaches, frontal throat pain as well. This posture correction may really be a blessing. I love your channel btw. Your videos have addressed many issues. I am 63 now. I've lost 25 pounds and I am intermittent fasting. Thanks for all the amazing advice!
A few years back I had a mini stroke. While doing an mri they saw a shadow that had them doing a more extensive mri. It turned out a tumor on my brain stem. It was removed and after therapy I was able to function normally except I still have the same symptoms that you described along with my left foot turning in and my leg feeling cold. I am hoping and praying that this video will help. Thank you so much.
I’ve had a neck injury - not sure how it happened exactly but a few years ago, I heard a snap while bending with one of my kids and then I was in extreme pain for about 2 weeks. The doctor gave me a muscle relaxer which helped a lot, but ever since then my neck feels ‘weak.’ I will try these tips- I also have a forward bent in my head. I have all the symptoms you have listed. I really want to correct this before it gets worse
Been sitting at the computer 12-16 hours a day for the past 14 years. Safe to say my neck is forward, but this video has helped relieve some tension. Your videos are always really helpful, Thank you sir.
Yes I have had multiple injuries to my neck. I am now 62 and the signs are beginning. I'm doing on line courses now and whilst I'm still active, riding horses, walking etc, I have noticed that my neck is becoming more and more constricted, and even locks and I cant turn it. I was thinking about getting a neck traction sling thingy... and now that you have recommended it and will go and get one. I'll also start the neck exercises. Thanks for being one of my most valuable resources, and go to person. I appreciate it.
I have actually had all of the mention injuries. I am in my mid sixty's and definitely have those issues now I am definitely going to try your stretches. I also watched your whiplash video..
Multiple neck and tailbone traumas, from MVAs, falling on ice, being thrown off horses, falling through a floor into a basement when I wasn't told the floor could be insecure, more. Love the cervical traction idea. Will pursue. Thank you!!
Great advice, thank you!! Gyms use to have certain neck exercise machine and took them out account liability issues I believe. Thanks for all the tips!!
Thank you, Dr. Berg! When I was in 1st or 2nd grade, I jumped off playground structure. Immediately after, another boy jumped, his feet landed on top of my head. I've had problems ever since. I'm 67, it was over 10 years later before we heard of chiropractic. Between that & mild scoliosis I've had 'issues' ~60 years. Please keep up the good work & great job! Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
I had neck injury when I was in early 20s, I twisted my neck when swimming. It took me 1 month with neck band and physio visit. My neck has cracking noise when stretching sometimes. This neck exercise is great and I will do it. Thank you Dr Berg!! :))
@@flora5398 I was told by the physio at the time that my upper join in my neck was a bit moved, so they moved it back in right place. The cracking noise happened only when I do stretching. But I am careful with my neck movements though.
Hey Dr. Berg I’ve never had any of those injuries in the past, but I’ve had tension in the back of my neck and was wondering if you’ll do a video on how to relieve pressure on your neck and lower back plus any other ways on stretching or anything else you can recommend for those having stiffness on their neck and lower back. Thanks for another helpful video!
Thank you - yes, three times; I fractured my neck in two places when I tripped, was catapulted forward and literally had to run to keep up with my body and, trying to straighten up, I ran out of space and hit a large, immovable "smokers' pot" with my forehead. I still have a dint in my forehead more than two years later. I also had minor whiplash when my car was hit from the front-right by another car taking a corner too wide, and on another occasion when my car was hit from behind. I didn't realise I could do something to help myself. I will start following your advice.
Fell twice in 2020 and hurt my tailbone both times. Shortly after the first fall, I started getting dizzy spells and the drs couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. I feel like I finally have an answer!
In my 20’s I jumped over a coffee table and when I landed I immediately felt lower back pain and then this wild sensation travel up my spine and settled in my neck. My right shoulder lifted up to my ear and I couldn’t move. I went to my Chiropractor and he said I had Torticollis. A second injury happened in my 30’s. I fainted at a doctors office and hit the back of a door with the ball of my back under my head. I’m thankful for this video and look forward to doing the traction. Thank you so much Dr. Berg.
I’ve had really bad headaches that start on the right side of my neck and eventually spasm to my forehead. The last couple of years I’ve had dizzy spells and I’ve found that stretching daily has reduced both. If I don’t stretch I’ll have a awful head ache for a day or more. Thank you for this video it made me feel better about what I’ve been doing to improve.
Interesting. I was taught that a forward head posture was the result of neck extensors that are too long and stretched and short and tight neck flexors. That the extensors needed to be strengthend and the flexors needed to be stretched in order to correct this. With forward rounded shoulders (which you often see with forward head posture) I recommend stretching the pecs and the anterior deltoids while strengthening the middle trapezium.
Absolutely agree. I like this guy but I don't agree with his rounding of the back stretching at all. Any rounding or arching under weight can cause terrible injury which is why deadlifters or squatters in training under load will sometimes use back braces.
I have been injured twice in rear ended accidents, when I was 10 yrs old I jumped from the roof of my house, I landed on my butt, I hav fallen many times, so I will do everything you have suggested on this great video you have done, like always doctor you have just giving me a fix for my pain. God Bless you and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏🙏🙏
In a judo fight, my partner made me kataguruma and let me fall on the head. I have been nearly tetraplegic. And now changing diet and getting better performances thanks to partly your teachings is great. DL (Frenchman)
I have had both Dr. Berg from a really bad car accident in 1981. I crushed my hip & pelvis; was in traction for 4-5 weeks and had pins and screws placed in my left hip. I still limp from that accident. I also was knocked unconscious, my head hit the steering wheel and possibly the dash (my car was thrown done 30 to 60 or greater feet) so I had a terrible concussion 🤕. I couldn’t remember anything but pulling out of the drive way. I’ve been suffering from bad to now, after my brain aneurysm in 2010, to severe migraines where now I wear a pain patch to keep me out of the ER constantly!!!!! I’m now experiencing severe neck pain after my pain doctor injected ?? Into my lower neck(occipital bone area). Ever since then which had been about 6 months I’ve experienced severe right side occipital neck pain with increasing migraines to bad headaches with back pain, dizziness, insomnia (terrible-now I’m on Trazodone for insomnia (150 mg/night). I take Tizanidine for my back pain/spasms. So, I fit right into this brain stem (parasympathetic nerve system injury) - rest/digest well that’s me!!!!! I have developed scoliosis in my upper neck from using a mobile device after my brain aneurysm/stroke 2010 to assist my walking. I still till today walk with a cane for unsteady gait!! I’m a retired disabled critical care RN of 26 years. I’d really like to try these “solutions” you provide. Jefferson curl, cervical traction, neck strengthening exercises.. I need to listen to more of your videos on this. Thank you so much for your information Dr. Berg, I can’t buy a lot of your products due to budget restraints but I listen to all of your videos especially on ketogenic diet, getting into ketosis, staying in ketosis, etc.. so many very helpful/useful videos. Thanks for your time. Lori
For me: I had a car accident in my teens, thankfully it wasn't serious for me, as I haven't had head injuries, only the glass shattered on my arms, which they recovered later, but it was frightening as hell, and I did feel this sense of dizziness as I left the car, which almost turned upside down, but luckily balanced back in the last second, and I managed to open the door and escape, as a car hit us from the side, on my way to school, unfortunately for the poor driver; who was in a senior age, and hit his head on the glass, his face was covered all over with blood, and he lost consciousness, part of the reasons why I was screaming in terror at that moment 😅 thinking that he's dead, luckily he woke up in hospital later. but after that he was more like depressed and had back probs, and eventually quit working because of his health conditions, and returning to posture: I think I had a bad one in my teen days, yet when I ask my husband if I still have this prob now he says it's fine. Thanks for the info Dr Berg 😊
I fell on ice and hit my chin while ice skating over 30 years ago. I never thought would affect my neck and having forward neck now. This video is very helpful. Thank you!
What is the correct exercise when you’re in a car accident where you’re hit from behind that forces you to then hit the car in front of you? I ended up getting whiplash, but didn’t get it treated. This happened a long time ago and I’ve had chronic neck issues since, including a reverse curve.
I had a tailbone injury about 6 years ago. Now I have arthritis in neck, shoulders, hip, and back. Been going to chiropractor for 6 months now. Helping alot, your videps will help even more.
First and foremost, thank you very sincerely much Dr. Berg for all of your content. It is so very much appreciated! Question: Are these same methods also good for a hump at the base of the neck/ middle-upper shoulder area? Or is that something completely different? Thanks so much 💗🤗
Dr. Berg -- Thank You! Very nice video! I have mild kyphosis-scoliosis and in New York City, I have seen Dr. Gary Deutchman for a long time. Also I have practiced Iyengar Yoga for Spine Care. Head-Neck translation excersises have been done far less then back bending poses. It's been a while I no longer live in NYC, and no longer have the quality of spine care I had before. My forward neck has increased with age -- but I have continued practiced what taught -- but what you point out has gotten my curiosity -- since I was told not to bend forward, even though I sometimes continue practicing head translation exercises. After twice had Covid, I began to have ringing in the ears, and when I sometimes listen to (international folk -classical or instrumental and lyrical --never hard rock or loud) music in EarPods, when I lay down, the music sounds less louder and without bass, than when I stand and walk -- the music sounds bolder and fuller.
I was in such a need of this video and I was anxiously waiting Dr Berg's suggestion on this Thanks for making this❤️ My posture was very good before 2,3 years but after doing an office job and sitting in front of a computer I found it a little bad now... Hope it will help✔️✨
He also made earlier videos on the situations you mentioning, providing other tips, if you need them. I was just using them yesterday with great success right before bedtime…
This is so helpful and important. I need to listen to and watch this at least twice. I have been dealing with chronic migraines for years and have been getting NUCCA treatments for the last year to deal with my displaced C1 C2 that has been rotated out of alignment for probably many years. Watching this video reminded that - DUH - I had a head injury when I was a kid! I was probably about 8, and I dived into the swimming pool doing a back flip, and bonked my head and came out of the pool with blood streaming down my face and was rushed to the emergency room and got stitches. It has NEVER occurred to me until watching this video that I might have had long term neck issues due to that injury! When you're a kid, it seems so innocent and your body seems so resilient that you take it for granted that your body heals automatically. Anyway, I'm going to follow some of these suggestions. I've been going to sleep without a pillow for years and doing things like neck traction for years. But anyway, I really just appreciate this video so much.
Thank you, Dr Berg. Is it possible to have this condition and not have any pain or symptoms? I've thought for a long time that my neck goes forward, but I don't seem to have any of the associated issues.
I go to an upper cervical chiropractor. He's changed my life. No more forward head. No more pain. I feel amazing.
Hi Melissa, are they regular chiropractors?
@@anza8888 no not regular bone cracking chiropractors. Very gentle adjustments and only the first and second vertebrae.
And did you achieve your natural posture?@@youtubeuser6418
Can u give me the Dr name and address
For real, I need to find one of these!!! Any special designations to look for when seeking a cervical chiro?
I have severe forward head posture…I’m 82 and am now dealing with impaired digestion, slight vertigo, nausea, food sensitivities, and the list goes on.,.I’ve also had three whiplashes and have a knot on my coccyx bone the size of a golf ball..your video was mind blowing…I’ll definitely start sunbathing and resume my yoga postures…thanks so much for your informative videos…you’re a real Blessing!
4:50 jefferson curl stretch
8:11 neck strengthening exercises
Since watching your videos as a licensed massage therapist I share so much with my clients and tell them they should watch you.
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Yes I’ve had multiple compression injuries working construction. They weren’t too severe at the time but as I age I feel the pain and tension a lot more. I have been using a traction device for about a year. Simply amazing…after 10 minutes of hanging out I can literally fall asleep most times still with the head suspended.…so relaxing. Thanks Dr. Berg.
Lol cool
Which traction device did you buy? i might need to get one as i'm constantly having neck issues and had many injuries in the past that probably contributed to this pain.
age is cruel for making us feel all of the old injuries
@@louisejoel Have you tried keto carnivore or checked Dr Berg’s videos on old injuries?
What traction device did you buy? so many out there.
Just found this .. I’m 58 and have had all three accidents with my neck and tailbone, ordering the compression sling for my door and starting my exercises today , thank you such clear instructions on how to help the tension and pain .
Take care
My most sincere THANK YOU, Dr. Berg. I have been a Martial Arts Instructor (Shotokan Karate) for 51 Years and have practiced the biomechanics of falling to the ground safely (Ukemi Waza) throughout those years. Nonetheless, after decades of this process I have developed a forward head posture due to falling to the ground literally thousands of times. What has occurred is something like an "Over Use" sports injury. Your kind info on the home therapy techniques have been quite helpful to me, and once again You have my heartfelt Thank You.
Concussion in 2009. Whip lash in 2012 AND tailbone fracture in 2012. I use my at home cervical traction unit, stretch daily and use inverter 3-5 times a week. Darn, I've experienced all three! Thank You Dr. Berg for all of your knowledgeable, informative, to-the-point, helpful videos. I do appreciate them.
The C curve neck is responsible for so many functions and once you lose it, it can become a disease process if not reversed. I have successfully reversed mine through diligent exercises, traction, strengthening, and working on posture. I had a tailbone injury as a kid falling down the stairs and knocking the wind out of me, whiplash from car accident as a teenager and a head forward posture from my job as an adult. Add to that i'm very tall and lanky, weak connective tissue and developed cervical radiculopathy, stenosis, pinched nerve, elevated heart rate, insomnia, gastroparesis, brain fog, anxiety, and lost the use of my hands with searing burning pain, could not make fist, or turn my head, for about four years at the end of it. No wonder they call it "the arc of life." it really is because now that I have gotten my curve back, I have gotten my life back. I could barely move and function. It's possible if anyone is struggling. After my doctor saw my x-ray (arthritis at every level in the neck, military straight, bone spurs in the front) he said it was inevitable and from the aging process. I didn't accept that and went to work. The hard part was figuring out all the symptoms originated from the neck, and the process of reversal relieved my symptoms almost immediately when I started teh work on my neck.
Glad to hear. Did you verify thru an x-ray that you got your curve back? I am going thru something very similar. How long did it take for you to feel a difference? If possible would it be OK with you if we could talk for a bit? Thx you very much for sharing your story.
@@vincentvega3747 Sure. It took the better part of a year, but the last three months have been the game changer because I can finally look down for long periods of time without recreating symptoms. I noticed an improvement right away in some of the symptoms like the hand pain, but the neck did get worse for awhile because the therapy caused a lot of inflammation. My neck was basically cement. That was last year around this time. But I have full motion now, no neck pain or flares and the above symptoms are gone aside from some hand tingling and numbness occasionally. I also changed my diet adding animal protein and fat, cutting out all sugar to give it the best healing. Unfortunately my doc will not give an after x-ray because of the radiation risk, but I look better visually as far as posture goes. I don't have a dip at the bottom of the C spine anymore and I have built up the ligament and muscles around it so I no longer look slumped over and can hold my head up. Also my jaw mechanics are back to normal (I had the TMJ dysfunction/locked jaw), and tinnitus is gone; so this confirms in my mind that I have the correct mechanics even without x-ray. Hope this helps.
@@lalabyelulu4021 Wow that is great! Did you ever have dizziness and if so how long did that take to subside??
@@vincentvega3747 I have always had a problem with occasional vertigo, and the dizziness did get worse when I started the therapy around this time last year. It hasn't been a problem in well over six months at least. That symptom was one of the scarier ones lol
@@lalabyelulu4021 So it's been gone for 6 months?
Thank you doc. I have this exact problem , never found this specific topic. Will start the treatment. The reason I got this was studying at home at my desk with wrong posture.
Thank you so much for all your educational videos! I’m a NUrse practitioner and all your videos help me guide my patients better,
God bless you and thank you again🙏
Thankful there are still good nurses out there who truly want to help heal! 🙏💜
I appreciate this. In yoga we call the forward bend you demonstrate Uttanasana.If you stay in it for a while it will lower heart rate and lengthen the spine - as well and stimulate the parasympathetic nervous center
I always guide people to roll up very slowly one vertebrae. at a time Your work helps me to continue to grow learn and see if from another perspective - Thank you
Does Yoga fix it forever. I'm 31 female that has that problem since a car accident when I was 17. I don't have kids because of the same reason. I'm dealing with pain, insomia , and low energy. I feel insecure and depressed by that problem.
I can't beleive this, all these yrs of suffering I would have never related to a horse accident that injured my tailbone
Please keep making us video's you are brilliant!!!! THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS
Seeing the title of this video made me fix my posture just now. Anyone else?
Immediately 😂
Yes
So funny
Okidoki me. 👍🏻
I also fixed mine
Was snowboarding in Utah and flew 20 ft upside down into parking lot landed on my neck and back. 20 years of issues but am an avid yoga practioner and athlete so was able to deal with it. However it caught up to me recently and have been doing PRP/ prolotherapy for 1.5 years which has helped tremendously. This video helps too thank you!
I've had a tailbone injury many years ago but have never considered long term implications. Thank you, as always for your service 💯
what are you doing to help, i had a tailbone fracture and never went to the doctor for it fearing it may be too expensive on my mom and dad. this was playing with the little skate cars you hold your hands in in middle school p.e
17.50 When I was a child age 8 I was knocked off my bike by a motorcycle and landed on my tailbone . Since the age of 40 I have suffered with my neck and sacroiliac joint problem.
Thank you Sir for sharing your knowledge with me 🙏
Dr B …. Absolutely no injuries however 38 years at a desk job creating a straight neck. Bad pain in neck/shoulders so I don’t let anyone touch or massage that area. Also had carpal tunnel in both wrists. Neck pain would travel down through T3&4. At a gym they gave me traction while sitting up- was wonderful! Was taught neck stretches-helps tremendously. I push my chin down to my chest while trying to hold my neck up.
After about 45 minutes the pain (like a vicious migraine up back of my skull) subsides.
I was in an car accident 33 years ago, got whiplash, and did not seek medical help. Needless to say, I have back pain to some extent, every day. I have done the forward stretch of the neck because I felt relief. I will try the rest of the stretch, going all the way to my ankles. Thank you.
If your having a back pain, try strengtening your core. Mine is completely gone since I start doing abs exercises!
I've had all three of these injuries at differing degrees. The worst was a whiplash injury from an mva in my early 20's. I wake with a headache or migraine 3-4 days a week secondary to my neck pain and stiffness. Thanks so much for this video!
I had a fall and landed on my head in 2019, and my wife actually broke her neck from an accident in 2012. Thank you for the advice. As always it makes sense.
I feel sorry for you
After a compression injury carrying someone on my shoulders followed by a car accident a year later, I TRULY NEED THIS! Thank you Dr. Berg🙌🤣
Dr Berg , I wish we all have mini versions of you with us all day advising us about our health and well being and guiding us throughout the day 😎
lol cool concept. I have this Dr Berg little being in my head increasing over time to guide me in lifestyle choices.
Had all af it.
At the age of six I fell down from a roof and landed on my head.
In the mid twenties I was skiing down a slope in the forest (clearcut) and the only possible way to stop was to sit down in the snow. Exactly there, there was a cut branch stuck in the frozen ground that hit my tailbone. My tailbone broke and the end of it is now pointing 90 degrees forward. (I had to grab the roof of the car and lift myself out of it ...)
In the end of my twenties I was involved in a (light) car accident.
Thank you for providing this! I´ll give it a shot!
GOOD video. Please more body posture ie sitting- walking - standing . Love all your clear simple concise health videos. Best Doctor. APPRECIATE.
In 2013 my brother lowed 450 kg on my head it broke and compressed all the neck and vertebrae to between my shoulders the disc prolapse was vertical by length and width . I suffer spondylitis in my neck . I Thank God I am alive and able to have my ability to move . Thanks Doc for this information especially about the compression device. God Bless
I have had all those injuries, as well as surviving being a battered wife. This video is EXCELLENT and SO appreciated.
Bless you may YAH heal your mind,body soul, and spirit💜
I hear you me too
I had too
So glad for the advice too!! Cheers to your survival skips Garden Boots! Carry on and thrive!
nam myoho renge kyo... some similarity here with homophobic attacks and sports and surfing injuries. I wish you luck my friend and will think about you as I put on my garden boots!
I had 2 tailbone injuries as a child 50 years ago. Also in a car accident when I was 4 and thrown into the front windshield (back before kids were harnessed in).. I have had bad neck pain and insomnia most of my adult life, then cervical fusion of c5, c6 & c7 10 years ago. I am excited to give the traction a try. Thank you Dr Berg for making these videos!!!
Wow!! This makes so much sense! I broke my tail bone 30 years ago ( fell down one week after giving birth). Now, the last couple of years have been hell for me: neck pain, dizziness, nausea, headache, insomnia, ear pain, loss of balance, trouble swallowing and breathing, even fainting ....Thanks again Dr. Berg!
Omgoodness 😱😖...I'm so sorry that happened to you! I have had all these things and was told by a doctor that they thought I had broke my tail bone during childbirth 😳😭 so my heart goes out to you ❤
I actually found out last year that my neck wasn't straight after one night sleeping on the couch and waking up with a painful and stiff neck and grinding sounds, yikes! I'm a healthy 37 year old lady and take care of my body pretty much . My doctor asked if I had any trauma and I really don't remember any tho I do remember fainting once a while when I was menstruating when young but not until last year did I feel any pain on my neck . Second bout of neck pain came again 2 weeks ago, it was terrible, I couldn't even jog as I usually do. I was recommended physiotherapy last year to align my neck but with covid things just slowed down here in Italy. I was told its "cervicale" in Italian and this video really helps me understand. Thanks doc, speaking of which I need to resume my IF because I've slacked for a while
A surgeon years ago advised me to picture a string pulling my head up and keeping my chin tucked. Following this over years, I managed to better my posture.
Omg the Jefferson Curl WORKS! I’ve been having neck pains and strains for almost a month. I did this for 10 minutes with weights and it feels 10x better!! I plan to do this tomorrow and if I feel an improvement, I may just cancel my appointment with the doctor. Thank you so much for showing these techniques!!!
Wowowow!
Yes to both! Head and tail trauma as a child and teen ... had to have Clowards Procedure and decompression at 40! Still struggling today. Thanks this has helped me to understand more as to why as well as my current dizziness and spasms.
I fell out of a 2nd story window when I was 18 months old and landed on my head. I actually landed on the cellar door and bounced off into the yard. My head swelled dramatically, my eyes bulged out and they thought I was going to die, or at the very least, I would have severe brain damage. My parents were pastoring a church at the time. They called for an all night prayer meeting and by the next morning, the biggest majority of the injuries were gone. They called a psychiatrist to come in later that day, and he said that I was completely normal-no lasting effects from the injuries. However, I do have the forward head posture and would've love to permanently correct it. Thank you so much, Dr. Berg, for all that you do.
I've had whiplash twice from 2 auto accidents. The first was from being hit head on and the second was from being rear ended. I'm definitely going to try these suggestions because I suffer from insomnia, headaches and stiffness.
That sounds awful, I am going to try these methods too. I hope it works well for both of us
Dr Berg I have the compression injury, tailbone injury, whiplashed and the pain I am suffering right now is unbelievable I have a pinched nerve in my neck that are traveling to both my arms including the shoulders thank you so much to open my eyes
i have had all three in my lifetime. I will start the stretches! Thank-you Dr. Berg! I recommend your site to people often. My husband and I have had great results from going on a low carb diet and your site is so helpful.
I’m 84 I tried it and I definitely noticed a difference.I will continue to do it.I’m talking about neck hump.Thank you
Thank you so much Dr. I play the piano and as a child age 9 I injured my neck and had to wear a collar for a month. I am now 60 and my neck has been in pain. . Your videos always a great help and inspiration ♥️
I had injuries in "All" the above...
Thank you Dr.B, you have relieved my 30 yr old pain. No accident here and I am grateful for running into this video. Sending Love and light🙏
Thank you doc, this is something I've struggled with my entire life and I hate how awful my posture is. Throughout the day I try to focus on it but unless thats the primary thing I'm focusing on I go right back to that frustrating (and very embarrassing) homeostasis. I really envy people whose natural bone/body structure has them standing straight and tall all the time naturally.
Thanks, Dr. Berg. I've had every one of those injuries except the Side Auto Collision. My personal trainer has been having me work on keeping my neck and head more upright. I'll send him this video.
In my 20’s I landed very hard on my tailbone from about a 3-4 foot drop. Yes, I do have neck issues, sometimes feels so bad I don’t think I can hold up my head anymore. Behind the ear pain also.
Thank you for this information. I’m now 67 and this has bothered me for a lone time.
I had a tailbone injury when I was 15, I'm now 33 and me too! Feels like I can't hold my head up sometimes. Awful feeling
@@Yorkie111 See the Chiropractor.
His massage tool should help with this as well as possibly his data on the gallbladder?
It’s interesting to hear stories similar to mine. Ear pain is the worst ! It makes me dizzy, nauseous and unbalanced. I have even fainted... I think it’s the vagus nerve ( at C1, Atlas) being compressed. It affects your entire body, including organs and their autonomous functions.
@@flora5398 Ok! Dr Berg made a few videos to help with most subjects you mention here. You can find them on this channel or his website.
When I was 16, a very athletic friend of mine was doing back flips on a trampoline and I (a non-athlete) tried to do one. I managed to get upside down, but landed on my neck on the coils of the trampoline (the pads had slipped off). The next day I was stiff all over and eventually "recovered" but have had neck pain ever since. Your videos sound very enticing. It would be nice to have a relaxed feeling all over. Thank you for making these videos!
I got in a car accident almost 2 years ago and still suffering from whiplash and post concussion syndrome. My neck and spine muscles haven’t recovered yet. Thank you for this video and all the knowledge you share, Dr Berg. You are truly a gift to all of us 🌸.
Dr. Hall's pillo1 cervical pillows have fixed any neck curvature issues I had years ago. I use them every night and travel with them too. Highly recommend.
Thanks Dr Berg, I have had several (about 4)car accidents where I was hit from the back, and my neck has not been the same. I actually thought alot for the forward movement was due to tech and always being on a PC for work. I didn't think that trauma would also have done that. Thanks I will give these a try.
I got into a nasty crash when I was a child and I have come to belive plenty of my current physical problems come from it coupled with bad habits that I have been doing for decades now, just now I am feeling the consequences and it is scary but it is time to use that fear for something useful to myself and maybe be an example from now onwards of what to do and not of what to avoid, you videos have been of great help Dr. Berg, thanks.
Once again super advice. I too was always shouted at to straighten my back and do not slouch. Please keep teaching us these techniques that can make such a difference when implemented. Thank you Dr Berg for all you do.
I had a traumatic injury three years ago my pelvic floor fell my intestines turned and looped I have a umbilical hernia and a tail bone fracture, Thank you so much for your videos. You have been a true blessing to me, my diet and my physical health you have given me so much positive advise to turn these injuries around. TY god bless.
Hello Dr. Berg, you also have to consider hypermobility/instability in this area and in this case it's contraproductive to stretch the already loose ligaments. It's more about building up stability in this area.
Wow! Yes i landed on my tail bone 30 years ago, motorcycle accident, i have most of these symptoms , gonna try your advice again, and can't wait for awesome results again. your awesome!
Dr. BERG your God sent. Thank You
Yes Dr berg, I had whiplash injury , I was waiting for a video like this, to help me with any exercises that I can do .
So thanks , I will be trying it
Hello from Australia 🇦🇺I’m just in the process of watching one of your sleep videos. Wow 😮What a coincidence. I love your helpful videos 👏👏👏
Yes I have most of these symptoms.. whip lash and a tailbone injury as a kid. My neck is tight always. I stretch daily sometimes several times a day. I have to see a physio regularly… I’m 50 but fit n exercise most days. Massages too.. I don’t take pain medication unless I get an acute injury.
So timely, Dr. Berg. My 16 year old son has this posture currently. I ordered him a “multi-level back stretcher” device he is to place on the ground and lay on for 10 minutes daily. I ordered before seeing this video. I’ll have him do the stretch as well.
Please update with results!
It’s not uncommon for children in their teens to have slouched posture. Their bones grow faster than their muscle development. You might be more concerned than needed.
@@Dbb27 you are right! His pediatrician at her request, not mine, tested him for scoliosis and it came back negative. After that I relaxed. Thanks for your comment.
@@tdonithan863 their noses also grow first! Particularly boys. Then the rest of their face catches up. They also tend to shuffle due to muscles not growing as fast. I think the pimples are protective so if they trip over those overgrown feet they have some cushioning! 🤣 lol, we all went through it!
There's also studies done that say that forward head posture can be cause of strokes and also eye problems
I’m going to send this to my kids, whose posture has been mangled by massive backpacks since elementary school.
I agree. I think it’s cruel to expect kids to carry weights like mules. When my kids were of school age their grandma and I bought them a backpack that had been designed by a physiotherapist with spinal health in mind. They proved to be a godsend.
Greetings from Australia.
Its planned like that by those that govern you . They want the next generation to be even weaker and more dumbed down and compromised than the last!
Wow good point!!
Looking at screens as well
It's a hidden form of child abuse which can heavily compromise their future success.
Cervical traction device, Neck Hammock, has dramatically improved my QOL. Old compression head/neck injury. Too many benefits to list. Clarity, sweet clarity.
When I was about 10 I had a girl step on the back of my neck at a slumber party. I have periods of unstable equilibrium, migrain headaches, frontal throat pain as well. This posture correction may really be a blessing. I love your channel btw. Your videos have addressed many issues. I am 63 now. I've lost 25 pounds and I am intermittent fasting. Thanks for all the amazing advice!
Inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing. Best wishes for your recovery.
Thats cruel of her to do that. Was her name Amber something ?
Was it on purpose or an accident, like stumbling over you in the dark?
A few years back I had a mini stroke. While doing an mri they saw a shadow that had them doing a more extensive mri. It turned out a tumor on my brain stem. It was removed and after therapy I was able to function normally except I still have the same symptoms that you described along with my left foot turning in and my leg feeling cold. I am hoping and praying that this video will help. Thank you so much.
I’ve had a neck injury - not sure how it happened exactly but a few years ago, I heard a snap while bending with one of my kids and then I was in extreme pain for about 2 weeks. The doctor gave me a muscle relaxer which helped a lot, but ever since then my neck feels ‘weak.’ I will try these tips- I also have a forward bent in my head.
I have all the symptoms you have listed. I really want to correct this before it gets worse
I would also use his electrolytes at the very least.
@@experimenthealthyketo83 thanks for the tip - will do
@@sarrrfarrr 👍
Been sitting at the computer 12-16 hours a day for the past 14 years.
Safe to say my neck is forward, but this video has helped relieve some tension.
Your videos are always really helpful, Thank you sir.
This is just what I needed today!
Thank you so much 😊
Yes I have had multiple injuries to my neck. I am now 62 and the signs are beginning. I'm doing on line courses now and whilst I'm still active, riding horses, walking etc, I have noticed that my neck is becoming more and more constricted, and even locks and I cant turn it. I was thinking about getting a neck traction sling thingy... and now that you have recommended it and will go and get one. I'll also start the neck exercises. Thanks for being one of my most valuable resources, and go to person. I appreciate it.
I have actually had all of the mention injuries. I am in my mid sixty's and definitely have those issues now I am definitely going to try your stretches. I also watched your whiplash video..
Multiple neck and tailbone traumas, from MVAs, falling on ice, being thrown off horses, falling through a floor into a basement when I wasn't told the floor could be insecure, more. Love the cervical traction idea. Will pursue. Thank you!!
Great advice, thank you!! Gyms use to have certain neck exercise machine and took them out account liability issues I believe. Thanks for all the tips!!
Great advice. Helped right away. Thank you😊
Thank you, Dr. Berg!
When I was in 1st or 2nd grade, I jumped off playground structure.
Immediately after, another boy jumped, his feet landed on top of my head.
I've had problems ever since.
I'm 67, it was over 10 years later before we heard of chiropractic.
Between that & mild scoliosis I've had 'issues' ~60 years.
Please keep up the good work & great job!
Have a GREAT day, Neighbor!
I had neck injury when I was in early 20s, I twisted my neck when swimming. It took me 1 month with neck band and physio visit. My neck has cracking noise when stretching sometimes. This neck exercise is great and I will do it. Thank you Dr Berg!! :))
Have you found out what the cracking is? I have the same, very severe cracking!
@@flora5398 There are bones that are very stiff in the neck.
@@flora5398 I was told by the physio at the time that my upper join in my neck was a bit moved, so they moved it back in right place. The cracking noise happened only when I do stretching. But I am careful with my neck movements though.
@@Kitty-lj7eg Yes, I’m doing that too. I have a great chiropractor; but he has to be careful because of osteoporosis too. Thanks for sharing!🙏🏽
all of the above!!! Tailbone, snowboarding, Neck, auto accident x3... On and on. Have gone to a chiropractor which was a huge help.
Hey Dr. Berg I’ve never had any of those injuries in the past, but I’ve had tension in the back of my neck and was wondering if you’ll do a video on how to relieve pressure on your neck and lower back plus any other ways on stretching or anything else you can recommend for those having stiffness on their neck and lower back. Thanks for another helpful video!
Yes could do video on how releive the persure at base of the neck too thank you so much explaining this ...xx
Yes he made a few videos on this. If you search “neck” or “neck tension”, ect., on this channel or his website/app, you will find them.
Thank you - yes, three times; I fractured my neck in two places when I tripped, was catapulted forward and literally had to run to keep up with my body and, trying to straighten up, I ran out of space and hit a large, immovable "smokers' pot" with my forehead. I still have a dint in my forehead more than two years later. I also had minor whiplash when my car was hit from the front-right by another car taking a corner too wide, and on another occasion when my car was hit from behind. I didn't realise I could do something to help myself. I will start following your advice.
Fell twice in 2020 and hurt my tailbone both times. Shortly after the first fall, I started getting dizzy spells and the drs couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. I feel like I finally have an answer!
How are you now and did the dizziness resolve?
@vee9133
I still get dizzy on occasion, but I think it's more hormonal than from fall injury.
In my 20’s I jumped over a coffee table and when I landed I immediately felt lower back pain and then this wild sensation travel up my spine and settled in my neck. My right shoulder lifted up to my ear and I couldn’t move. I went to my Chiropractor and he said I had Torticollis. A second injury happened in my 30’s. I fainted at a doctors office and hit the back of a door with the ball of my back under my head. I’m thankful for this video and look forward to doing the traction. Thank you so much Dr. Berg.
Thank you doc for another informative video. Much appreciated 😊
You're very welcome!
I’ve had really bad headaches that start on the right side of my neck and eventually spasm to my forehead. The last couple of years I’ve had dizzy spells and I’ve found that stretching daily has reduced both. If I don’t stretch I’ll have a awful head ache for a day or more. Thank you for this video it made me feel better about what I’ve been doing to improve.
Interesting. I was taught that a forward head posture was the result of neck extensors that are too long and stretched and short and tight neck flexors. That the extensors needed to be strengthend and the flexors needed to be stretched in order to correct this. With forward rounded shoulders (which you often see with forward head posture) I recommend stretching the pecs and the anterior deltoids while strengthening the middle trapezium.
Absolutely agree. I like this guy but I don't agree with his rounding of the back stretching at all. Any rounding or arching under weight can cause terrible injury which is why deadlifters or squatters in training under load will sometimes use back braces.
I’m so greatfull to dr Berg. What would we do without him
How did you know I needed this video? I've been exercising ans stretching daily and fasting is helping, but i need more precise steps.
I have been injured twice in rear ended accidents, when I was 10 yrs old I jumped from the roof of my house, I landed on my butt, I hav fallen many times, so I will do everything you have suggested on this great video you have done, like always doctor you have just giving me a fix for my pain.
God Bless you and thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏🙏🙏
In a judo fight, my partner made me kataguruma and let me fall on the head. I have been nearly tetraplegic. And now changing diet and getting better performances thanks to partly your teachings is great. DL (Frenchman)
Wow. Thanks for sharing.
I have had both Dr. Berg from a really bad car accident in 1981. I crushed my hip & pelvis; was in traction for 4-5 weeks and had pins and screws placed in my left hip. I still limp from that accident. I also was knocked unconscious, my head hit the steering wheel and possibly the dash (my car was thrown done 30 to 60 or greater feet) so I had a terrible concussion 🤕. I couldn’t remember anything but pulling out of the drive way. I’ve been suffering from bad to now, after my brain aneurysm in 2010, to severe migraines where now I wear a pain patch to keep me out of the ER constantly!!!!! I’m now experiencing severe neck pain after my pain doctor injected ?? Into my lower neck(occipital bone area). Ever since then which had been about 6 months I’ve experienced severe right side occipital neck pain with increasing migraines to bad headaches with back pain, dizziness, insomnia (terrible-now I’m on Trazodone for insomnia (150 mg/night). I take Tizanidine for my back pain/spasms.
So, I fit right into this brain stem (parasympathetic nerve system injury) - rest/digest well that’s me!!!!! I have developed scoliosis in my upper neck from using a mobile device after my brain aneurysm/stroke 2010 to assist my walking. I still till today walk with a cane for unsteady gait!! I’m a retired disabled critical care RN of 26 years.
I’d really like to try these “solutions” you provide. Jefferson curl, cervical traction, neck strengthening exercises.. I need to listen to more of your videos on this. Thank you so much for your information Dr. Berg, I can’t buy a lot of your products due to budget restraints but I listen to all of your videos especially on ketogenic diet, getting into ketosis, staying in ketosis, etc.. so many very helpful/useful videos. Thanks for your time. Lori
👍😎👍 Excellent advice!
I had congenital torticollis, got it fixed/surgery in 2009. The CT really messed up my neck and back muscles for 26 years of my life.
For me: I had a car accident in my teens, thankfully it wasn't serious for me, as I haven't had head injuries, only the glass shattered on my arms, which they recovered later, but it was frightening as hell, and I did feel this sense of dizziness as I left the car, which almost turned upside down, but luckily balanced back in the last second, and I managed to open the door and escape, as a car hit us from the side, on my way to school, unfortunately for the poor driver; who was in a senior age, and hit his head on the glass, his face was covered all over with blood, and he lost consciousness, part of the reasons why I was screaming in terror at that moment 😅 thinking that he's dead, luckily he woke up in hospital later. but after that he was more like depressed and had back probs, and eventually quit working because of his health conditions, and returning to posture: I think I had a bad one in my teen days, yet when I ask my husband if I still have this prob now he says it's fine. Thanks for the info Dr Berg 😊
I fell on ice and hit my chin while ice skating over 30 years ago. I never thought would affect my neck and having forward neck now. This video is very helpful. Thank you!
I swear we need Dr. Eric. He knows it all, next thing he teaches us how to correctly adjust your palm on a classroom table 😂
Thanks Mr Eric for useful video.
Happy that I can help!
What is the correct exercise when you’re in a car accident where you’re hit from behind that forces you to then hit the car in front of you? I ended up getting whiplash, but didn’t get it treated. This happened a long time ago and I’ve had chronic neck issues since, including a reverse curve.
I had a tailbone injury about 6 years ago. Now I have arthritis in neck, shoulders, hip, and back. Been going to chiropractor for 6 months now. Helping alot, your videps will help even more.
First and foremost, thank you very sincerely much Dr. Berg for all of your content. It is so very much appreciated!
Question: Are these same methods also good for a hump at the base of the neck/ middle-upper shoulder area? Or is that something completely different? Thanks so much 💗🤗
Dr. Berg -- Thank You! Very nice video! I have mild kyphosis-scoliosis and in New York City, I have seen Dr. Gary Deutchman for a long time. Also I have practiced Iyengar Yoga for Spine Care. Head-Neck translation excersises have been done far less then back bending poses. It's been a while I no longer live in NYC, and no longer have the quality of spine care I had before. My forward neck has increased with age -- but I have continued practiced what taught -- but what you point out has gotten my curiosity -- since I was told not to bend forward, even though I sometimes continue practicing head translation exercises. After twice had Covid, I began to have ringing in the ears, and when I sometimes listen to (international folk -classical or instrumental and lyrical --never hard rock or loud) music in EarPods, when I lay down, the music sounds less louder and without bass, than when I stand and walk -- the music sounds bolder and fuller.
I was in such a need of this video and I was anxiously waiting Dr Berg's suggestion on this Thanks for making this❤️ My posture was very good before 2,3 years but after doing an office job and sitting in front of a computer I found it a little bad now... Hope it will help✔️✨
He also made earlier videos on the situations you mentioning, providing other tips, if you need them. I was just using them yesterday with great success right before bedtime…
This is so helpful and important. I need to listen to and watch this at least twice. I have been dealing with chronic migraines for years and have been getting NUCCA treatments for the last year to deal with my displaced C1 C2 that has been rotated out of alignment for probably many years.
Watching this video reminded that - DUH - I had a head injury when I was a kid! I was probably about 8, and I dived into the swimming pool doing a back flip, and bonked my head and came out of the pool with blood streaming down my face and was rushed to the emergency room and got stitches. It has NEVER occurred to me until watching this video that I might have had long term neck issues due to that injury! When you're a kid, it seems so innocent and your body seems so resilient that you take it for granted that your body heals automatically.
Anyway, I'm going to follow some of these suggestions. I've been going to sleep without a pillow for years and doing things like neck traction for years. But anyway, I really just appreciate this video so much.
Thank you, Dr Berg. Is it possible to have this condition and not have any pain or symptoms?
I've thought for a long time that my neck goes forward, but I don't seem to have any of the associated issues.
Yes, it’s possible.
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A true gem 💎 helping humanity without his hand in your pocket making you a fore ever patient
Everyone who does a forward head tilt video on youtube, all say to do different things... not the same things. weird
Namaste !! Dr Berg ! you are savior ! I have been a victim of this posture ! Thanks again for the rescue :) Regards from India.