I just want to let you know I’ve had extreme back pain in my c7 and tingling in my pointing finger for over a month used a roller, tennis ball, Thera Cane, massage, went to a chiropractor nothing was helping I did the second stretch one time heard a pop in my c7 and got LITERAL INSTANT RELIEF. Thank You 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
The second stretch is in muslims prayer (sojoud), it's the only safe position, i have found to really relieve neck pain. Imagine muslims doing it over 48 times at least everyday.
These are quite unique exercises and can help some people who suffer with neck pain. Make sure you check out the description to see more links to articles with additional information about other exercises and strategies you could, and should use in combination with these exercises.
Hi I was diagnosed on mri with FINDINGS: Normal vertebral alignment. The cervical intervertebral discs appear generally flattened and dehydrated. At C3-4 there is a predominantly right-sided disc osteophyte complex that causes mild right foraminal narrowing. At C4-5 there is a small broad disc osteophyte complex that does not appear to cause significant neural compromise. At C5-6 there is a broad disc osteophyte complex that contacts and slightly flattens the anterior aspect of the cord with mild canal stenosis. Mild left foraminal narrowing. At C6-7 there is a small broad disc osteophyte complex that contacts the anterior aspect of the cord and contributes to mild/moderate bilateral foraminal narrowing. At C7-T1 there is a predominantly left-sided disc osteophyte complex that contacts the anterior aspect of the cord on the left side and narrows the left neural foramen, possibly contacting the left C8 root. No abnormal cord signal is seen. No gross abnormality of the imaged paraspinal soft tissues. Do you think I could do those exercises or stretches? Thank you
Without seeing you in person it is impossible to say for certain. They should be okay but you might want to run them past your specialist or Physical therapist who is helping you now or helped you in the past to be sure.
No problem hope it helps. There is a detailed article I did a while ago that features many other videos you can check that out here www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/253-how-to-get-rid-of-a-stiff-sore-neck
Thank you very much for these exercices!They helped my left side pinched nerve. Also in the 2nd exercise I add a blanket roll under my knees and a pillow under my head and turn my head slightly to the left and kept breathing.
@@rihannah07 I'm wondering too.. I have a a slipped disc C7-T1.. sucks. Lost control and muscles in my left hand.. not sure if I can handle this and the pain.
Yes you can use it for that but I would be more likely to investigate thoracic mobility as a potential cause of the problem. You can read more about this in the article in the link below and see several exercise examples that could help you noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/280-why-lack-of-thoracic-mobility-is-the-hidden-cause-of-chronic-pain
Thanks for these exercises. The body position of the second exercise lies between child’s pose (balasana) and rabbit pose (sasangasana) in hatha yoga-closer to the former.
This really helped me. My c7 and t1 are stiff and I have forward head posture and weak back muscles. Any other exercises you recommend for me? Thank you
There are plenty of exercises you will need to do as strength and stability will take considerable work. You will find many ideas of how to do this in the article below noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
@@neurosporacrassa9691 It is impossible to say exactly how long it can take as each person is so different. These exercises only help to manage the existing pain, on their own they will not be enough to change the underlying problem which will require several exercises. I suggest to read this article to see more detail of what he will need to do noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
It could aggravate things. At best it might temporarily mobilize the area but it may do little to correct the underlying problem. I would see your therapist first and ask them if this is good to use and what other strategies you need to try.
Hi since I came upon your video in Google search I can’t tell which other video you referenced us to back up and watch for neck issues of C7-T1 and strengthening. Could you please provide the link you mentioned therein? Thank you.
This is the video I was referring to that includes some very simple shoulder and scapula stability drills. th-cam.com/video/idVCQBKRUTY/w-d-xo.html I would encourage you to read the full article about kyphosis in the link below as it includes a step by step breakdown of the many things I would use to correct this problem for good. noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
There are a lot of things to consider such as thoracic mobility, scapula stability, and even pelvic stability. The best way to find out where to start is to test these various elements and work on what your body needs. I suggest to read this article that features several videos of exercises in order of easiest to hardest that are relevant to answering this question www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/461-13-exercises-to-strengthen-your-neck-to-eliminate-pain-tension
I have had anterior and posterior fusion C4-C7 due to serious spinal cord compression. As expected, I’m starting to get discomfort and stiffness in C7-T1 area. Are these safe enough for me to do. Thank you
I would be very hesitant trying different exercises after a fusion. I suggest to get advice from your therapist or specialist before trying these out. They are quite simple and very low intensity exercises but it is still a good idea to get clearance to avoid any potential problems
You should seek some help from a physical therapist as soon as you can to help you. Once you have begun the rehab process you will be able to begin some of the exercises that will restore your stability and prevent it from coming back. You can see more about this here www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
Hello! I have a sliding disk in my C7/T1 area and the second (breathing) exercise is about the only thing I’ve found that has provided relief from the pain. But it has been pretty difficult to do for me because I’m a bit heavier and don’t have a yoga mat. I also don’t know how to best position my head with this exercise. Any tips?
You need to be a bit careful with this exercise with your head position if you have disc trouble. You dont necessarily need a Yoga mat as you can do this on any floor surface that is not too hard on your knees. I would suggest using a cushion under your forehead to assist your neck position and avoid flexing it too much.
Take your time and just try it for 1-2 minutes at a time. You will need to do other exercises in combination with this to ensure your body restores stability to the neck. Have a read of this article to see more about what other exercises you might need to use www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/461-13-exercises-to-strengthen-your-neck-to-eliminate-pain-tension
Yes you are meant to gently rest your forehead on the floor. You could put a small cushion underneath if you wanted. If your belly gets in the way focus more of your efforts on improving your scapula function instead.
It may but I would suggest seeing a practitioner experienced in this to help and you will really need postural retraining and stability exercises to hold the adjustment.
@@Noregretspt all the practitioners here made my situation worse.. so can't trust anyone now.. now looking for options to exercise on my own only if it's 100% sure..
@@Noregretspt I have twisted neck.. and everything is connected.. from SI joint to leg length discrepancy, knocked knees, winged scapula.. u name it I have it.. it's just the subluxation which is not making me do any exercise coz then it affects my breathing. So wanted to cure this first.. let's see..
@@rj22122212 You have a lot of things going on so I can see how you might be very frustrated. Have a read of this article as it may give you some ideas to help you out noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/428-how-to-correct-lateral-pelvic-tilt-leg-length-discrepancy
I try not to over squeeze the scapula on the first one. I would not try to pull it down and back as such but feel that my scapula is responsible for lifting the arms off the floor. Hope that makes sense
For a pinched nerve I would consult with a therapist to see if they can help you to free the nerve. This is not likely to help you with that. After you have addressed the nerve compression it may be something you could use to keep it away in combination with other stabilizing exercises of the scapula and shoulder, but at this stage I would not suggest using it.
What kind of therapist ?? I have c8 nerve issues too tried 38 therapists who don’t get it. I get severe muscle tension in anterior scalenes both sides pecs both sides and down my upper stomach both sides. C7-t1??? If so how do you stabilize the cervico thoracic junction ?? It’s almost impossible to find any info on how to do this
I appreciate this video but I would probably never be able to move my head again if I did the laying face down lift my arms move I have a pinched nerve and could never do this without heading straight to the hospital
IMPRESSION : C7 and T1 vertebral body & left C7 transverse process marrow edema with anterior vertebral body erosion and left posterior para vertebral soft tissue minimal fluid collection 2 o to DDX- osteomyelitis Findings need strong clinical and lab data correlat
I just want to let you know I’ve had extreme back pain in my c7 and tingling in my pointing finger for over a month used a roller, tennis ball, Thera Cane, massage, went to a chiropractor nothing was helping I did the second stretch one time heard a pop in my c7 and got LITERAL INSTANT RELIEF. Thank You 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
That is great news you found some relief. Hopefully this enables you to restore the stability and get rid of the problem for good.
The second stretch is in muslims prayer (sojoud), it's the only safe position, i have found to really relieve neck pain. Imagine muslims doing it over 48 times at least everyday.
I used this exercise last week when I had a migraine, it gave me some great relief, thanks.
Is it really helpful for migraine???
Relived about 5 years of pain with this exercise.
That is great you were able to find some relief
Relieved or re-lived
These are quite unique exercises and can help some people who suffer with neck pain. Make sure you check out the description to see more links to articles with additional information about other exercises and strategies you could, and should use in combination with these exercises.
I do the second one when my professor is looking for a volunteer to answer a question about a topic I don't understand.
Hi I was diagnosed on mri with FINDINGS:
Normal vertebral alignment. The cervical intervertebral discs appear generally flattened and dehydrated.
At C3-4 there is a predominantly right-sided disc osteophyte complex that causes mild right foraminal narrowing.
At C4-5 there is a small broad disc osteophyte complex that does not appear to cause significant neural compromise.
At C5-6 there is a broad disc osteophyte complex that contacts and slightly flattens the anterior aspect of the cord with mild canal
stenosis. Mild left foraminal narrowing.
At C6-7 there is a small broad disc osteophyte complex that contacts the anterior aspect of the cord and contributes to mild/moderate
bilateral foraminal narrowing.
At C7-T1 there is a predominantly left-sided disc osteophyte complex that contacts the anterior aspect of the cord on the left side and
narrows the left neural foramen, possibly contacting the left C8 root.
No abnormal cord signal is seen. No gross abnormality of the imaged paraspinal soft tissues.
Do you think I could do those exercises or stretches?
Thank you
Without seeing you in person it is impossible to say for certain. They should be okay but you might want to run them past your specialist or Physical therapist who is helping you now or helped you in the past to be sure.
@@Noregretspt thank you
Thanks for making a video on neck pain
No problem hope it helps. There is a detailed article I did a while ago that features many other videos you can check that out here www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/253-how-to-get-rid-of-a-stiff-sore-neck
I feel that breathing exercise in sacrum along with neck, actually feel it all over my body with very deep breath. Thanks
Awesome!
Thank you very much for these exercices!They helped my left side pinched nerve. Also in the 2nd exercise I add a blanket roll under my knees and a pillow under my head and turn my head slightly to the left and kept breathing.
Great stuff. Glad I could help out
been 2 months, how much has that helped you ?
@@rihannah07 I'm wondering too.. I have a a slipped disc C7-T1.. sucks. Lost control and muscles in my left hand.. not sure if I can handle this and the pain.
Thank you this was very helpful!
Is it ok to use it for cervical upper back pain ?
Yes you can use it for that but I would be more likely to investigate thoracic mobility as a potential cause of the problem. You can read more about this in the article in the link below and see several exercise examples that could help you noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/280-why-lack-of-thoracic-mobility-is-the-hidden-cause-of-chronic-pain
Thanks for these exercises. The body position of the second exercise lies between child’s pose (balasana) and rabbit pose (sasangasana) in hatha yoga-closer to the former.
Thank you very much 🙏🌹🌹 sir
i have chronic migraines thanks for thus
Glad I could help
This really helped me. My c7 and t1 are stiff and I have forward head posture and weak back muscles. Any other exercises you recommend for me? Thank you
There are plenty of exercises you will need to do as strength and stability will take considerable work. You will find many ideas of how to do this in the article below
noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
@@Noregretspt Thank you so much 😁
How many weeks it took to show the difference, please do reply my father has the same problem.
@@neurosporacrassa9691 It is impossible to say exactly how long it can take as each person is so different. These exercises only help to manage the existing pain, on their own they will not be enough to change the underlying problem which will require several exercises. I suggest to read this article to see more detail of what he will need to do noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
Is a dowagers hump directly related to a c7-t1 junction dysfunction?
I have a pinched nerve c7. do you think the second exercise may help I’m trepidatious to try it and concerned it may aggravate it.
It could aggravate things. At best it might temporarily mobilize the area but it may do little to correct the underlying problem. I would see your therapist first and ask them if this is good to use and what other strategies you need to try.
Hello I have fractured c7 lamina. How long should I be in a neck brace for. Thanks
That is hard to say. Your best bet is to talk to your doctor as they will have all the relevant information to make the best decision for you
Hi since I came upon your video in Google search I can’t tell which other video you referenced us to back up and watch for neck issues of C7-T1 and strengthening. Could you please provide the link you mentioned therein? Thank you.
This is the video I was referring to that includes some very simple shoulder and scapula stability drills.
th-cam.com/video/idVCQBKRUTY/w-d-xo.html
I would encourage you to read the full article about kyphosis in the link below as it includes a step by step breakdown of the many things I would use to correct this problem for good.
noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
@noregretspt
What videos should i focus on after this?
These two are helping my neck pain a LOT!
There are a lot of things to consider such as thoracic mobility, scapula stability, and even pelvic stability. The best way to find out where to start is to test these various elements and work on what your body needs. I suggest to read this article that features several videos of exercises in order of easiest to hardest that are relevant to answering this question
www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/461-13-exercises-to-strengthen-your-neck-to-eliminate-pain-tension
Is it possible that stretch two could open the annulus more and worsen the disc extrusion?
I have had anterior and posterior fusion C4-C7 due to serious spinal cord compression. As expected, I’m starting to get discomfort and stiffness in C7-T1 area. Are these safe enough for me to do. Thank you
I would be very hesitant trying different exercises after a fusion. I suggest to get advice from your therapist or specialist before trying these out. They are quite simple and very low intensity exercises but it is still a good idea to get clearance to avoid any potential problems
I need help. All the sudden I am in forward head posture and have in bed on my back for 4 weeks . I feel like I can't hold my own head up.
You should seek some help from a physical therapist as soon as you can to help you. Once you have begun the rehab process you will be able to begin some of the exercises that will restore your stability and prevent it from coming back. You can see more about this here www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/400-how-to-correct-kyphosis-reverse-the-dowagers-hump-with-exercise
Hello! I have a sliding disk in my C7/T1 area and the second (breathing) exercise is about the only thing I’ve found that has provided relief from the pain. But it has been pretty difficult to do for me because I’m a bit heavier and don’t have a yoga mat. I also don’t know how to best position my head with this exercise. Any tips?
You need to be a bit careful with this exercise with your head position if you have disc trouble. You dont necessarily need a Yoga mat as you can do this on any floor surface that is not too hard on your knees. I would suggest using a cushion under your forehead to assist your neck position and avoid flexing it too much.
@@Noregretspt thanks! Going to try today
Brother i have pain in my c7 and t1 so how many minutes i do this exercise in a day ???
Take your time and just try it for 1-2 minutes at a time. You will need to do other exercises in combination with this to ensure your body restores stability to the neck. Have a read of this article to see more about what other exercises you might need to use www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/461-13-exercises-to-strengthen-your-neck-to-eliminate-pain-tension
For the second exercise are you supposed to put your weight on the forehead? It's quite painful, if so.
My belly won't let me do it other way 😓
Yes you are meant to gently rest your forehead on the floor. You could put a small cushion underneath if you wanted. If your belly gets in the way focus more of your efforts on improving your scapula function instead.
Hello, how long do I need to do for each exercise?
It depends on the person but roughly I would aim for 2-3 sets of 6-10 reps every day
will it help CT junction subluxation?
It may but I would suggest seeing a practitioner experienced in this to help and you will really need postural retraining and stability exercises to hold the adjustment.
@@Noregretspt all the practitioners here made my situation worse.. so can't trust anyone now.. now looking for options to exercise on my own only if it's 100% sure..
@@Noregretspt I have twisted neck.. and everything is connected.. from SI joint to leg length discrepancy, knocked knees, winged scapula.. u name it I have it.. it's just the subluxation which is not making me do any exercise coz then it affects my breathing. So wanted to cure this first.. let's see..
@@rj22122212 You have a lot of things going on so I can see how you might be very frustrated. Have a read of this article as it may give you some ideas to help you out noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/428-how-to-correct-lateral-pelvic-tilt-leg-length-discrepancy
@@rj22122212 I can see how you may be very cautious.
for the first exercise, are you trying to pull down? Or use upper traps and just pull back? I'll try them out thanks!
I try not to over squeeze the scapula on the first one. I would not try to pull it down and back as such but feel that my scapula is responsible for lifting the arms off the floor. Hope that makes sense
I have a pinched nerve somewhere around c8. I think the second exercise may help but I’m trepidatious to try it and concerned it may aggravate it.
For a pinched nerve I would consult with a therapist to see if they can help you to free the nerve. This is not likely to help you with that. After you have addressed the nerve compression it may be something you could use to keep it away in combination with other stabilizing exercises of the scapula and shoulder, but at this stage I would not suggest using it.
@@Noregretspt thank you
What kind of therapist ?? I have c8 nerve issues too tried 38 therapists who don’t get it. I get severe muscle tension in anterior scalenes both sides pecs both sides and down my upper stomach both sides. C7-t1??? If so how do you stabilize the cervico thoracic junction ?? It’s almost impossible to find any info on how to do this
I appreciate this video but I would probably never be able to move my head again if I did the laying face down lift my arms move I have a pinched nerve and could never do this without heading straight to the hospital
IMPRESSION :
C7 and T1 vertebral body & left C7 transverse process marrow edema with anterior vertebral body erosion and left posterior para vertebral soft tissue minimal fluid collection 2 o to DDX- osteomyelitis
Findings need strong clinical and lab data correlat
that's childs pose in yoga
Rabbit Pose 🐇
Sorry to be that guy but you forgot C8 lol
You are referring to the spinal nerves which has a C8 where I referenced the spinal vertebrae bones that only has seven and therefor only C7.