When you get to the point of extension against your hands/contact, you'll want to apply upward firm pressure in the suboccipital region. Do not continue extending backwards at that point.
motivationaldoc What do you think about the Atlas Orthogonal Technique? I'm going to a chiropractor next week for a consultation and probably treatment with this technique. I have 2 bulging cervical discs, 2 bulging lumbar discs, TMD, and pain in the occipital area with headaches. I've gone to 3 different chiropractors and physical therapists which did not help me. Thank you for your videos. I have been doing all of the exercises you have recommended.
I always like your videos. I use the spine exercises couple times a week. . Years ago hip exercise help put it back in place now only slit pain every now and then. Before had pain 2 years every day . Thanks for your videos and advice
motivationaldoc I just did it thank you! 😘🙏I can’t believe it helped me turn my head and neck from side to side I have been in horrid crying pain for months and can’t lift my head up off my shoulder always to the left side my chiro hurt me accidentally knocked it out of position when he cracked it and my jaw and your technique is how I sleep at night too on my back on the pillows it is cracking now So is that normal? I could not get it to stop cracking when my chiro hurt me I was scared told him he did not mean to hurt me he is a strong man I am tiny with a small neck. My spasm on the trapeze area is so big and hard nothing can soften it I can’t take muscle relaxers I throw up and get dizzy so don’t know if this will ever heal and my daughter tried to massage me once in a while it’s a long tendon or bone on the left side of my neck that has stiffened severe nausea and pain from this Always! I don’t know if itveill ever go away I have disc degeneration too and austeo arthritis in skull but it’s this stiff neck thing that swells up near side of my throat I can’t swallow water or eat without holding my neck skin with my hand back so I can eat without choking but when I let it go it comes right back and rises up on trapeze between the shoulder. I hope I don’t need surgery but I know I can’t live like this forever either. I will keep watching you thank you God Bless you too! Ginger PS. I am sleeping on a leather couch with quilt blankets and pillows I have no bed, this hurts so I go to bed with this and wake up the same way stiff and I’m crying pain. Just thought you might like to know don’t think a bed would heal me and pain also nerve pain travels down under the arm to the elbow hand fingers too I can’t squeeze or open a bottle or hold a spoon in that hand. Guess I am a hopeless case right now. Praying always!🙏
I've been in constant pain for the past 2 years. I've tried everything, taking constant pain medication..spent a fortune of massage gadgets. Happen to stumble across this video, at first I wasn't doing it correctly (always in a rush). Once I got it, instant relief...I cant believe it, today (morning after) still no pain. To wake up pain free is incredible...thank you for this video, keep helping people 👏 🙌 👏
Hello. I am a tongue cancer survivor. I was treated with radiation and now suffer from lymphedema. For the past 5 weeks I have had burning pain in the back of my head and neck and burning pain at the top of my ears. I can’t sleep and I have to take tylenol and ibuprofen just to get through the day. Last night I did this and this morning I do not have any pain. I am amazed and so grateful for this video
This is unbelievable. I've been suffering with this throbbing pain in the back of my skull for years! I tried the stretch while watching along and didn't even realize it did anything until you mentioned being able to move ones head around much easier afterwards. As soon as I rotated my head I noticed, no strain, pain or weird clicking/popping. It's instantly gratifying, which is really something us pain suffers only dream of.
I never experienced occipital neuralgia before and it's unbelievably painful! At first it didn't work but I kept trying for 5-10 minutes and the pain is GONE!!! Thank you so much for your love and care. You are a true doctor! God bless you!!! I can't express enough gratitude
I have been dealing with tight suboccipital and trapezius pain for many years. I would take Motrin everyday for the pain. This simple exercise released my traps and relieved my pain. I will do this everyday. Truly amazing. Thank you. Bless you motivationaldoc. ❤
@@javiermeza619 heres a playlisst that helped me quite alot but its not as helpful rn but chin tucks and moving head left to right And really tryin get it sore to heal the adhesions at this time may help me again.. th-cam.com/play/PLtP3AfebSFUMlqcLnBoafp3kX7Eb12UHW.html
The back of my head hurts in the mornings leaving me feeling dizzy and sore. I followed your video and instent relief! I can even move my head around and my neck doesn't feel stiff! Thank you thank you so much you are gods sent!
Holy moley! I’ve suffered with horrible migraines caused by issues with the sub-occipitals. My chiropractor was a god send and gave me relief when other doctors did nothing for me except to offer to put me on antidepressants. This stretch right here felt incredible and will be another arrow in the quiver that I can use between visits. Thank you so much for sharing.
I have never left a comment on a video but I had to thank you… When I paused about 10min ago, after doing 3 “sets” @45seconds each- And being driven, to do my best, by my level of need for SOME relief (before watching your video), definitely helped my ‘grips/holds’ strength ;) the migraine that’s been so bad for days I was really starting to feel like there had to be something serious beyond an already debilitating migraine is gone. It was when I paused. No more pain. No more aura. No more sensitivity to light. Or sound. No pressure. A slight little headache is still there… feels like it’s “deeper” now, closer to my actual spine & shoulder blades… almost centered. But it feels like nothing. Thank you for what you do. You are an amazing human & the world needs many more of you. We have a big family and do our best to make the most of our time here on earth… you saved me!
listen.... I've literally been having neck pain for weeks, just constant pain, and it's gone...?????this is so freaky, like i was so skeptical before clickling, holy shit. THANK YOU!
Dr Alan Mandell, my pain exactly in the same area gone n just few mins. It was days of pain. Have been getting rid off pains around my neck and shoulder just because of your videos. May God bless you with a life full of joy and happiness. I will find a way to thank you by sharing you something good from India very soon.
I honestly cannot believe what an absolute game-changer this was for me. A few weeks ago, I became very stressed out. I never get headaches, yet I had massive migraine that came from the base of my skull, up the back and top of my skull, and down to my eyes. I struggle with muscle pain and inflammation from TMJ, which I keep pretty well under control, but I sometimes get some painful flare-ups that affect my neck, side of head, ears, and eyes. This was a particularly bad episode, and my vision was being affected by what felt like the muscles in my occipital being so tight that they triggered a wildfire effect. I was having a lot of pain and discomfort around my eyes, a little bit of shooting pain in my right eye, and uncontrollable eye movements. My eyes felt like they were being "pulled" by a series of tight muscles coming from my neck and temporalis muscle. I was doing massages, using heat, using muscle relaxers, etc. Nothing was working. Desperate to find relief, I watched this video and tried the simple exercise. HOLY COW, it worked!!! I experienced relief instantly. No joke: Instant relief. Since yesterday, I have been doing the exercises several times a day, plus using a few chiropractic tools I have at home to stretch my neck and ice. This video helped me understand the source and how to not anger the muscles and nerves but relieve them. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. I truly appreciate you helping me.
Amazing. I just did it for less than two minutes and my neck actually turned without the sound of a train wreck. I haven't moved my neck freely in over 6yrs. Thank you for the video.
I've been suffering from this condition for years, undiagnosed because I haven't seen a Dr for it. This really helped, at least for the moment. Thank you for giving us another tool!
Oh my GOD, I'm so happy I watched this video! I have been struggling with neck/shoulder pain & migraines concentrated behind my eyes, for decades. The amount of instant relief I felt with occipital traction was INCREDIBLE- thank you SO MUCH! 💖
@crax438 I wouldn't say "cured"- but I have made a point of making sure my neck & shoulders aren't so tense all the time, & I have noticed a decrease in migraine frequency. Also, if I do have an active migraine or noticeable tension in my neck, doing this technique provides immense relief, for as long as I hold the stretch.
I have been suffering with chronic neck pain/muscle tension for pretty much my whole adult life. I've gone to chiropractors, an acupuncturist, and massage therapists which all seemed to be temporary fixes (although I must admit acupuncture worked the best). I do yoga and stretches, I try to drink enough water to hydrate the muscles, and I use a heating pad daily and ice occasionally. Nothing seems to really relieve the pain. I tried this technique not expecting much and I was shocked to feel instant relief! Thank you so much for this information!
I have had severe neck pain now for 2 years. My doctors have treated it with opiates, muscle relaxers, steroid injections directly into my spinal cord, oral steroid, and over 4 months of physical therapy. What relief I got was always very short term. I stumbled on this video on You Tube. The movement this doctor recommends gave me immediate relief in too important ways. 1. Pain relief. 2. Restoration of my range of motion. The relief was immediate, and so far lasting. Amazing. P.S. My two spinal steroid injections cost a total of over $10,000 and gave me relief for only one week each time.
I had a Cervical fusion of my C4-C7 due to a car accident several years ago, suffered with migrains since I was 14 and they have only gotten worse since my accident. My neck pain at time was unbearable. Tried multiple injections, but that only helped for a short time and was back to square one. One of your videos showed up on my feed last night about how to relieve pressure from your occipitals etc... between that video and this one. I have NO pain whatsoever, have regained full range of motion in my neck all the pressure in the back of my head is gone, and an added bonus.... I can breathe so much easier now. Just want to thank you for these videos God bless.
Had it not been for my neck getting re injured I'm sure i'd still be doing great. I had 0 pain up until that point. I really hope the info in these videos can help others.
Thank you so much! I am only thirty, but because of a lack of self-care my back and neck are in a bad shape. I did this exercise, and the result is incredible. I lived with this tension for years now, and now I feel my face again. It is always tense, I almost forgot how it felt to feel the muscle of my jaw relaxing, I will keep doing this exercise for the rest of my days I think, thank you agan, so much!
Honestly that was awesome, I have cervical degeneration and it kills so much! I did 3rd sets and just the first set it released son much tension from my neck. God bless you for your excellent video
Did this technique and had a positive result right from the very first time. Had cervical fusion and disc replacement in 2014 and continue to have neck pain. His techniques are simple and work to relieve pain. He really knows what he is talking about.
This and your other neck exercises are a God sent doctor! Thank you. I have had a tension headache for YEARS now, sometimes with dizziness and most of the time neck pain and tension. These are amazing especially since I try to be more conservative with medications.
I am 71 years old. I find your videos very helpful and try whichever one is suitable for me. You explain the method very well with enough information about the physiology of that region of the body. Thank you and bless you
This is stopping my headaches and loosening my occipital area. I'm getting more relief as I go through your many videos on this problem. I can see it has to be a daily routine to get the most out of it. Taking the time to do these movements and study the videos is important. You are giving some educational instruction that so many people are waiting to hear ........ there is a light at the end of the tunnel and hope for our good health. You are an internet Pioneer. To be able to bring this treatment into our homes is the miracle we need. The number of lives that can be helped goes world wide. That's BIG!! Thank you for your vision of healthcare as it can be today.
I have had chronic neck pain in this part of my neck for literally two weeks and nothing I’ve done has relieved the pain until I tried this and wow I cannot believe how instantaneously it worked and relieved a lot of pent up pain also how much mobility I got back! Thank you seriously I’ve been suffering so long but this is so simple and helpful thank you
I'm in tears bcoz I feel sooooo much better!!! I've been in pain for a few months already and I'm so thankful to God for leading me to your video... I thank God for you Dr. Mandell!!! God bless you!!!
This is amazing! I suffer regularly from a stiff neck, headaches and migraines and after a couple of minutes of this technique my neck felt light, better mobility and just felt tension melt away. Definitely going to keep this technique up regularly!
Stunned...it worked. My back of my skull & neck have been locked since an encophagal endoscopy. I have had shoulder issues since getting run over. I did this for just a few seconds & I can move my head much easier. I will continue to practise this, gently. Much thanks.
I just tried this exercise. I am impressed to say its effects are immediate. I have reduced pain. A warm feeling has replaced discomfort. I also have slightly increased mobility. Thank you.
Wow.DR Mandell never lets me down. All day yesterday and night my neck was paining so this morning I logged into Dr mandell and this was the first video to show up,I kid you not. So I watched and done the exercise and Wow !! My neck is better!!😲😌! In fact it's not just my neck because the pain had also been in the shoulder and it's gone! Feels looser .wow I feel so much more comfortable.Thank Dr Mandell,you truly are a God send.💖. I can't express how much you have helped me with my pain in my back and neck.My Drs give me strong painkillers which only put me to sleep.You help me to be able to stay awake.😁👍👍
I honestly don't know if I did it properly but whatever I did, I feel a LOT more mobility, loose and relaxed. It feels great. Now I need to find more videos like this for my whole back.
For YEARS i thought my sinus pressure was my face...I did this exercise and felt tremendous relief. Now Im taking neck hygiene very seriously. Thank you so much
A big thanks, Dr. Mandell. After my cervical fusion (2017), I was left with only C1 and C7 still functioning. Your technique helped with my discomfort at the base of my skull. I've been to a Neurologist and a Pain Management Specialist, and I even had acupuncture. Your video on the Mastoid massage technique was almost a life-changer. Thanks again.
Thank you! Thank you for sharing this information. My neck pain was significantly reduced in just minutes. I have spent years and lots of money looking for relief from my chronic pain. You are a blessing
I practiced this exercises and wow! IT really phelps my neck pain. The SCM massage also has helped me tremendously my inflamed muscles. Thank you much! God bless you dr Mandell 💖🥰
YES, it works! I was in tears from occipital neuralgia pain and spinal stenosis and RA, so I did about 5 reps and pain went from 10 to 2! Only thing, my hands really hurt, especially karate chop part. They are weak from arthritis and neuralgia, but worth it for relief. I'm going to try the cervical ablation next month bc I've been dealing with this horrible pain for over 25 years. Thank you and bless you. It's been several hours and my pain is at a 1!!! I can't believe how well and long the relief lasts just from a few reps! You are a lifesaver and I'm watching your other videos, THANK YOU!!!!
Incredible relief from this. I have been using a couple of these videos and the techniques and I am overwhelmed with the results. Blessings to you Doctor. 🙏
Wooooow thank you, I could feel relief and loosen up instantly . I’ve been takeing tense therapy and it helps me but this was easy and fast relief. I could even feel the stretch all the way down the blades. Awesome, I apreciate your videos so much. God bless you DR.
V v goog exercise I am suffer ing with it for the last 40 years I am filling little relief with these wonderful exercises sir how many time should I do it?
Wow! My head feels much lighter and my sinus pressure cleared! Huge release of pressure! Try this procedure and the 'flex-hand-press-outside wrist bone' procedure together and OMGOSH! No exaggeration...it feels Miraculous!! Bless you Dr. Mandel! I cannot Thank You Enough for the help you've given me and I will continue to share your vids in Hope's of helping others in pain. This info NEEDS to be shared!!
I have had these exact symptoms for 25 years after a neck injury. No relief from any procedure so I will be trying this in just a few minutes. God Bless.
my traps were restricting my neck mobility and head pain.... when my traps got released and all is much better... my PT was not focused on this and I had to instruct him.
@@HelloMama btw..it was not the pt massage that helped that much. It was a massage gun that targeted my traps and shoulders that finally released the tight muscles restricting my movement. It only took me 6 yrs to figure it out..lol.
This is where I have my issues. It's been 3 years of going to chiropractor twice a week. Was damaged by a chiropractor who shouldnt be in the business of touching anyone. I just did this and it is sore to do but I am feeling a release. Thank you so much for all the videos you make. You have made a huge difference in my life.
@@celestebartlow4523 I understand that there's a review board. I don't know about you, but I tend to share with family, friends and others, my own good or bad experiences with businesses of all kinds, including doctors. I'm not a gossip, yet believe that when I've personally been harmed, I sincerely seek to spare others from the same fate. At some point, there will be enough victims for the Board members to actually do something about it or the doctor will go out of business. I pray that you find relief!
@@celestebartlow4523 If all who've been harmed would file complaints, it may make a difference. I tend to share my personal experiences with businesses, good and bad, with others that I know. At some point, that Dr. will probably have too many incidents for the review board to ignore. I pray that you receive relief!!
I have had intense pain for two years. I have had acdf surgery, lots of meds. These exercise are making a huge difference so far. Fingers crossed they continue to provide relief. Thanks for posting these videos
I feel better after all these years I have experienced neck pain and headaches. After following the instructions in your video, all these illnesses disappear. Thank you very much Dr. Mendel, God bless you and your family.
I like how you empower people by giving them the knowledge and techniques to heal themselves. Big pharma probably doesn't like it, but I appreciate it. Thank you! ❤🙂
Great stuff doc. I'm doing prolotherapy for upper cervical instability... but this seems to be a great complimentary technique that seems to help as well. Much appreciated
This definitely helps. I have PT 3 times a week after a car accident. I was looking into purchasing the occipital pillow the they use at PT ($60) until I saw this video. Your videos have been so helpful in dealing with the several areas of pain. Thank you.
By doing a lot of Yoga and Pilates I conquered years of neck problems but I recently had a severe bout of bad vision brought on by occipital issues . By using your method I turned it around in two days . Bravo
I have been carrying the pain and irritation in my head from so long but this technique is amazing which left me completing relaxed with regained fresh movement. Thanks a lot to the great man, god bless you!
Such a relief honestly it's what I've been trying to explain to my chiropractor... I just feel I'm having those constant symptoms coming from there.. I've tried this technique and damn how it released so much pressure
Dr. Alan Mandel, I've just applied your great technique on how to relieve the neck pain, and the reflection is that the mobility of my neck becomes better and nimble, and the sense is loosing up the muscles of the neck to the degree of complete relaxation so that I can turn my head to the left or the right side easily without feeling the tense neck muscles like before. Thanks a lot for your sharing the neck relaxation skill to me! It surprises me and releases my tense neck muscles in spite of not having a neck pain! By the way, I just applied your skill for just two times, each for about 50 seconds.
Good morning Doctor, by all the gods and goddess thank you thank you thank you. Yes that has really helped me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Doctor. You are greatly appreciated. Have a great day.
Hey Doc, i been doing this for over 4-5 years. I discovered this by myself. Yet i would 'decompress it' by pulling. It 'pops' from neck spine and upper thorasic. I do other things for each side of the neck spine. Trust me its the best feeling in the world. I wont show anyone because it's dangerous. Doing these things i discovered is great for me and i feel great. Basically im my own chiro because i dont have one in China. I can show you how i do, but if you would give me credit ;)
This was the best one yet . Ive been in neck pain for 10 days , Ive been working through your videos , but last night , no matter what pillow configuration I tried , it hurt . I ended up sitting up all night . When I tried this one , my shoulders were so stiff , I had trouble locking my fingers and reaching across under my skull , so I wrapped a piece of water-pipe foam around a wooden spoon handle , and used that instead .[ I have C5 -C6 fused , and a left torn rotator cup ] . My side to side mobility increased right away , and the pain dropped off dramatically . I ment to do it longer , but it felt so good , I fell a sleep for 2 hrs .
Hello doctor, i did it while watching the video, and it's really really makes you feel so good, I felt like all of my body relaxes,' not like Diazepam relax', no a weird sensation, thanks a million doctor you're a miracle worker.
Thank you for sharing this Dr Mandell..... I,ve had injections in my neck on both sides for nerve block, I took to them really badly, didn’t stop any of the pain I have on top of my head so hope this works x
I had an injection one time in my neck and I will never let them do it again. They're putting stuff that's not natural and your body and I don't know how it works cuz it didn't work for me😕
Hello Lynne, I've had exactly the same procedure as you..with exactly the same results..still have occipital migraines from a nerve at upper part of back of head. Seeing the pain consultant tomorrow actually. Terrible pain isn't it.lynne UK.
Lynne Jackson yes it can be excruciating pain some days right on the top of my head, since I had the injections 8 weeks ago I have been so depressed and I have cried every single day, I feel so miserable,all the docs n nurses want to do is up my medication, it wasn’t doing me any good so I weaned myself off it all and now I just put a hot water bottle on the back of my head and neck and it eases the pain, I will never have those injections again,sorry to hear you suffer with the same I hope you find some relief x
Italian girl I would never have these injections again either or take their medication, I feel worse having them, 8 weeks ago now and I feel traumatised by them, I cry every day, I am off my food and I have no interest in anything, I hope your feeling well now x
Hi Lynnie, can I ask what your symptoms are and your diagnosis, if you’ve had one, as the past 6 weeks I’ve been getting digging/jabbing pain localised to one area on top of my scalp to the right, and it can start hurting for no reason. When I get the pain, I notice that the area is tender to touch too. I’m not getting pain anywhere else. Dr said it’s nerve pain but doesn’t know why, not really helpful, so I’m stressing every day as to what it is, and that’s not helping. Thanks.
Phrenic nerve if your diaphragm is not opening as much and air is going to your stomach with each breathe. Possibly vagus nerve if diaphragm is not effected.
I realize that I am "late to the party" but finding this is just what I needed right now. Two nights ago I had THE WORST headache ever...from my neck up the back of my head to the top of my head...shoulders even and yes, right into the blades! I knew it was an occipital headache...used ice and flexeril last night but it is returning already this morning...tried your method here...my neck feels really relieved of pressure but I'm still having some top of the head above the right eye pain...I will do it a few more times....and OH, how I wish you were my doctor! THANK you sir....you are the best!
When you get to the point of extension against your hands/contact, you'll want to apply upward firm pressure in the suboccipital region. Do not continue extending backwards at that point.
motivationaldoc What do you think about the Atlas Orthogonal Technique? I'm going to a chiropractor next week for a consultation and probably treatment with this technique. I have 2 bulging cervical discs, 2 bulging lumbar discs, TMD, and pain in the occipital area with headaches. I've gone to 3 different chiropractors and physical therapists which did not help me. Thank you for your videos. I have been doing all of the exercises you have recommended.
I always like your videos. I use the spine exercises couple times a week. . Years ago hip exercise help put it back in place now only slit pain every now and then. Before had pain 2 years every day . Thanks for your videos and advice
Is this safe for Chiari and syringomylia?
motivationaldoc I just did it thank you! 😘🙏I can’t believe it helped me turn my head and neck from side to side I have been in horrid crying pain for months and can’t lift my head up off my shoulder always to the left side my chiro hurt me accidentally knocked it out of position when he cracked it and my jaw and your technique is how I sleep at night too on my back on the pillows it is cracking now So is that normal? I could not get it to stop cracking when my chiro hurt me I was scared told him he did not mean to hurt me he is a strong man I am tiny with a small neck. My spasm on the trapeze area is so big and hard nothing can soften it I can’t take muscle relaxers I throw up and get dizzy so don’t know if this will ever heal and my daughter tried to massage me once in a while it’s a long tendon or bone on the left side of my neck that has stiffened severe nausea and pain from this Always! I don’t know if itveill ever go away I have disc degeneration too and austeo arthritis in skull but it’s this stiff neck thing that swells up near side of my throat I can’t swallow water or eat without holding my neck skin with my hand back so I can eat without choking but when I let it go it comes right back and rises up on trapeze between the shoulder. I hope I don’t need surgery but I know I can’t live like this forever either. I will keep watching you thank you God Bless you too! Ginger PS. I am sleeping on a leather couch with quilt blankets and pillows I have no bed, this hurts so I go to bed with this and wake up the same way stiff and I’m crying pain. Just thought you might like to know don’t think a bed would heal me and pain also nerve pain travels down under the arm to the elbow hand fingers too I can’t squeeze or open a bottle or hold a spoon in that hand. Guess I am a hopeless case right now. Praying always!🙏
This is giving me so much hope! ty ty🙏
I've been in constant pain for the past 2 years. I've tried everything, taking constant pain medication..spent a fortune of massage gadgets. Happen to stumble across this video, at first I wasn't doing it correctly (always in a rush). Once I got it, instant relief...I cant believe it, today (morning after) still no pain. To wake up pain free is incredible...thank you for this video, keep helping people 👏 🙌 👏
Hello. I am a tongue cancer survivor. I was treated with radiation and now suffer from lymphedema. For the past 5 weeks I have had burning pain in the back of my head and neck and burning pain at the top of my ears. I can’t sleep and I have to take tylenol and ibuprofen just to get through the day. Last night I did this and this morning I do not have any pain. I am amazed and so grateful for this video
Hi Kim
How are you
Hallelujah!!!
God bless you, I hope you will feel a lot more better in what you may find some time.
I love reading comments like this, gives me hope❤ so happy it helped you! . thoughts and prayers. I Pray that you have continued relief.🙏
Check ur sleeping position.
This is unbelievable. I've been suffering with this throbbing pain in the back of my skull for years! I tried the stretch while watching along and didn't even realize it did anything until you mentioned being able to move ones head around much easier afterwards. As soon as I rotated my head I noticed, no strain, pain or weird clicking/popping. It's instantly gratifying, which is really something us pain suffers only dream of.
I never experienced occipital neuralgia before and it's unbelievably painful! At first it didn't work but I kept trying for 5-10 minutes and the pain is GONE!!! Thank you so much for your love and care. You are a true doctor! God bless you!!! I can't express enough gratitude
GOD BLESS THIS MAN. Been suffering with this pain for weeks and its gone in seconds. Smart dude. Lifesaver
I have been dealing with tight suboccipital and trapezius pain for many years. I would take Motrin everyday for the pain. This simple exercise released my traps and relieved my pain. I will do this everyday. Truly amazing. Thank you. Bless you motivationaldoc. ❤
How is this even possible? I felt so much relief after 5min. You are a Godsend sir. Blessings on you.
Yas but why do i always have tightness and pain?! I have to do docs exercises every 10mins realistically to stp my pain 😭😥😢
@@Poetry4Peace same here
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@@Poetry4Peace dealing with the same pain. What has worked for you?
@@javiermeza619 heres a playlisst that helped me quite alot but its not as helpful rn but chin tucks and moving head left to right And really tryin get it sore to heal the adhesions at this time may help me again.. th-cam.com/play/PLtP3AfebSFUMlqcLnBoafp3kX7Eb12UHW.html
The back of my head hurts in the mornings leaving me feeling dizzy and sore. I followed your video and instent relief! I can even move my head around and my neck doesn't feel stiff!
Thank you thank you so much you are gods sent!
Holy moley! I’ve suffered with horrible migraines caused by issues with the sub-occipitals. My chiropractor was a god send and gave me relief when other doctors did nothing for me except to offer to put me on antidepressants. This stretch right here felt incredible and will be another arrow in the quiver that I can use between visits. Thank you so much for sharing.
Hello sir how are uhh?? Taking antidepressants or quit it??
I have never left a comment on a video but I had to thank you… When I paused about 10min ago, after doing 3 “sets” @45seconds each- And being driven, to do my best, by my level of need for SOME relief (before watching your video), definitely helped my ‘grips/holds’ strength ;) the migraine that’s been so bad for days I was really starting to feel like there had to be something serious beyond an already debilitating migraine is gone. It was when I paused. No more pain. No more aura. No more sensitivity to light. Or sound. No pressure. A slight little headache is still there… feels like it’s “deeper” now, closer to my actual spine & shoulder blades… almost centered. But it feels like nothing. Thank you for what you do. You are an amazing human & the world needs many more of you. We have a big family and do our best to make the most of our time here on earth… you saved me!
listen.... I've literally been having neck pain for weeks, just constant pain, and it's gone...?????this is so freaky, like i was so skeptical before clickling, holy shit. THANK YOU!
Guys bomb. But i always get neck pain after 5mins n stuff god help me 😔☹️
Dr Alan Mandell, my pain exactly in the same area gone n just few mins. It was days of pain.
Have been getting rid off pains around my neck and shoulder just because of your videos.
May God bless you with a life full of joy and happiness. I will find a way to thank you by sharing you something good from India very soon.
Dr. Mandel, you are a gem. I am grateful to have discovered your channel.
Thank you Dr. Mandell for all your help.
You make everything simple to understand. God bless you in your ability to help so many of us
Me too
I honestly cannot believe what an absolute game-changer this was for me. A few weeks ago, I became very stressed out. I never get headaches, yet I had massive migraine that came from the base of my skull, up the back and top of my skull, and down to my eyes. I struggle with muscle pain and inflammation from TMJ, which I keep pretty well under control, but I sometimes get some painful flare-ups that affect my neck, side of head, ears, and eyes. This was a particularly bad episode, and my vision was being affected by what felt like the muscles in my occipital being so tight that they triggered a wildfire effect. I was having a lot of pain and discomfort around my eyes, a little bit of shooting pain in my right eye, and uncontrollable eye movements. My eyes felt like they were being "pulled" by a series of tight muscles coming from my neck and temporalis muscle. I was doing massages, using heat, using muscle relaxers, etc. Nothing was working. Desperate to find relief, I watched this video and tried the simple exercise. HOLY COW, it worked!!! I experienced relief instantly. No joke: Instant relief. Since yesterday, I have been doing the exercises several times a day, plus using a few chiropractic tools I have at home to stretch my neck and ice. This video helped me understand the source and how to not anger the muscles and nerves but relieve them. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. I truly appreciate you helping me.
Amazing. I just did it for less than two minutes and my neck actually turned without the sound of a train wreck. I haven't moved my neck freely in over 6yrs. Thank you for the video.
Now what's your condition? Plz reply 🙏
I've been suffering from this condition for years, undiagnosed because I haven't seen a Dr for it. This really helped, at least for the moment. Thank you for giving us another tool!
Oh my GOD, I'm so happy I watched this video! I have been struggling with neck/shoulder pain & migraines concentrated behind my eyes, for decades. The amount of instant relief I felt with occipital traction was INCREDIBLE- thank you SO MUCH! 💖
Are u cured??? I got similar symptoms
@crax438 I wouldn't say "cured"- but I have made a point of making sure my neck & shoulders aren't so tense all the time, & I have noticed a decrease in migraine frequency. Also, if I do have an active migraine or noticeable tension in my neck, doing this technique provides immense relief, for as long as I hold the stretch.
@@ericachacon8337 dam im trying to get a permanent recovery any other tips you have to ease this will be great 👍
I have been suffering with chronic neck pain/muscle tension for pretty much my whole adult life. I've gone to chiropractors, an acupuncturist, and massage therapists which all seemed to be temporary fixes (although I must admit acupuncture worked the best). I do yoga and stretches, I try to drink enough water to hydrate the muscles, and I use a heating pad daily and ice occasionally. Nothing seems to really relieve the pain. I tried this technique not expecting much and I was shocked to feel instant relief! Thank you so much for this information!
Thank you, Doc! You're saving my life, literally. Years of pain meds, injections and physical therapy. You are a blessing.
Doing this while having a severe occipital headache and instantly feeling the relief. Thank you doctor Mandell
I have had severe neck pain now for 2 years. My doctors have treated it with opiates, muscle relaxers, steroid injections directly into my spinal cord, oral steroid, and over 4 months of physical therapy. What relief I got was always very short term. I stumbled on this video on You Tube. The movement this doctor recommends gave me immediate relief in too important ways. 1. Pain relief. 2. Restoration of my range of motion. The relief was immediate, and so far lasting. Amazing. P.S. My two spinal steroid injections cost a total of over $10,000 and gave me relief for only one week each time.
After years of neck pain, I felt immediate relief! Thank you Dr. Mandel you are the best!
I had a Cervical fusion of my C4-C7 due to a car accident several years ago, suffered with migrains since I was 14 and they have only gotten worse since my accident. My neck pain at time was unbearable. Tried multiple injections, but that only helped for a short time and was back to square one. One of your videos showed up on my feed last night about how to relieve pressure from your occipitals etc... between that video and this one. I have NO pain whatsoever, have regained full range of motion in my neck all the pressure in the back of my head is gone, and an added bonus.... I can breathe so much easier now. Just want to thank you for these videos God bless.
Yes... and which was the other video?
Had it not been for my neck getting re injured I'm sure i'd still be doing great. I had 0 pain up until that point. I really hope the info in these videos can help others.
@chictownguy, I don't remember now, just search his videos about how to relieve occipital nerve pain.
I have been in pain for a few days. Did this and felt the decompression and OMG! even the soreness of the top of my head stopped. Thank yoib
Thank you so much! I am only thirty, but because of a lack of self-care my back and neck are in a bad shape. I did this exercise, and the result is incredible. I lived with this tension for years now, and now I feel my face again. It is always tense, I almost forgot how it felt to feel the muscle of my jaw relaxing, I will keep doing this exercise for the rest of my days I think, thank you agan, so much!
I've been trap on this for MONTHS and I just did ONE SET and RIGHT AWAY IT WORKED. YOU'RE a life survior
Honestly that was awesome, I have cervical degeneration and it kills so much! I did 3rd sets and just the first set it released son much tension from my neck. God bless you for your excellent video
*released so much tension*
Did this technique and had a positive result right from the very first time. Had cervical fusion and disc replacement in 2014 and continue to have neck pain.
His techniques are simple and work to relieve pain. He really knows what he is talking about.
This and your other neck exercises are a God sent doctor! Thank you.
I have had a tension headache for YEARS now, sometimes with dizziness and most of the time neck pain and tension. These are amazing especially since I try to be more conservative with medications.
I am going to try this........Dr. Mandell you are the one of the best doctors on the internet........
omg .. this is amazing.. you feel the release right away.. I was able to see clearer right away and so much pressure release... thank you doc
I am 71 years old. I find your videos very helpful and try whichever one is suitable for me. You explain the method very well with enough information about the physiology of that region of the body.
Thank you and bless you
This is stopping my headaches and loosening my occipital area. I'm getting more relief as I go through your many videos on this problem. I can see it has to be a daily routine to get the most out of it. Taking the time to do these movements and study the videos is important. You are giving some educational instruction that so many people are waiting to hear ........ there is a light at the end of the tunnel and hope for our good health. You are an internet Pioneer. To be able to bring this treatment into our homes is the miracle we need. The number of lives that can be helped goes world wide. That's BIG!! Thank you for your vision of healthcare as it can be today.
All i can say for now is thank you ...
You're one of the best chiropractors on the face of the earth...
I have been having the worst sub occipital, neck and jaw pain and have tried many stretches but this helped INSTANTLY. Thank you for this video!!!
This is unbelievable, I'm shocked by this epiphany. Thank you doctor Mandell!
I have had chronic neck pain in this part of my neck for literally two weeks and nothing I’ve done has relieved the pain until I tried this and wow I cannot believe how instantaneously it worked and relieved a lot of pent up pain also how much mobility I got back! Thank you seriously I’ve been suffering so long but this is so simple and helpful thank you
Brooooo
I just did the stretch after not being able to sleep for a week. Amazing!!
I'm in tears bcoz I feel sooooo much better!!! I've been in pain for a few months already and I'm so thankful to God for leading me to your video... I thank God for you Dr. Mandell!!! God bless you!!!
What's your condition now ? Plz reply 🙏
This is amazing! I suffer regularly from a stiff neck, headaches and migraines and after a couple of minutes of this technique my neck felt light, better mobility and just felt tension melt away. Definitely going to keep this technique up regularly!
Stunned...it worked. My back of my skull & neck have been locked since an encophagal endoscopy. I have had shoulder issues since getting run over.
I did this for just a few seconds & I can move my head much easier.
I will continue to practise this, gently.
Much thanks.
Physical therapy told me to wear a neck brace. I do rest my head on the back of it. This is the same thing. Loving this channel.
Oh. My. Goodness!! This stretch is an absolute miracle! The pain relief was immediate and startling. Thank you!
I just tried this exercise. I am impressed to say its effects are immediate. I have reduced pain. A warm feeling has replaced discomfort. I also have slightly increased mobility. Thank you.
Wow.DR Mandell never lets me down.
All day yesterday and night my neck was paining so this morning I logged into Dr mandell and this was the first video to show up,I kid you not. So I watched and done the exercise and Wow !! My neck is better!!😲😌! In fact it's not just my neck because the pain had also been in the shoulder and it's gone! Feels looser .wow I feel so much more comfortable.Thank Dr Mandell,you truly are a God send.💖.
I can't express how much you have helped me with my pain in my back and neck.My Drs give me strong painkillers which only put me to sleep.You help me to be able to stay awake.😁👍👍
I honestly don't know if I did it properly but whatever I did, I feel a LOT more mobility, loose and relaxed.
It feels great. Now I need to find more videos like this for my whole back.
This stretch changed my life. Seriously. Days of migraines and I found it. Thank you.
For YEARS i thought my sinus pressure was my face...I did this exercise and felt tremendous relief. Now Im taking neck hygiene very seriously. Thank you so much
Now what's your condition? Plz reply 🙏
@@AmanKumar-nm5so what condition..?
Occipital neuralgia condition
@@AmanKumar-nm5so I’m not sure what you’re talking about. I didn’t mention any condition
A big thanks, Dr. Mandell. After my cervical fusion (2017), I was left with only C1 and C7 still functioning. Your technique helped with my discomfort at the base of my skull. I've been to a Neurologist and a Pain Management Specialist, and I even had acupuncture. Your video on the Mastoid massage technique was almost a life-changer. Thanks again.
Thank you! Thank you for sharing this information. My neck pain was significantly reduced in just minutes. I have spent years and lots of money looking for relief from my chronic pain. You are a blessing
I practiced this exercises and wow!
IT really phelps my neck pain.
The SCM massage also has helped me tremendously my inflamed muscles. Thank you much!
God bless you dr Mandell 💖🥰
Hi Cecilia
Nice name
This is my third week of occipital pain. Just tried this, it works! Much thanks.
Oh, WOW, so good. Blessings from Caracas, dear Doc. I quit my ChiroPractitioner and stayed with you, am now sharing with many. Thanxxxx !!!
I have chronic headaches. I’ll try this for a week and get back to you
YES, it works! I was in tears from occipital neuralgia pain and spinal stenosis and RA, so I did about 5 reps and pain went from 10 to 2! Only thing, my hands really hurt, especially karate chop part. They are weak from arthritis and neuralgia, but worth it for relief. I'm going to try the cervical ablation next month bc I've been dealing with this horrible pain for over 25 years. Thank you and bless you.
It's been several hours and my pain is at a 1!!! I can't believe how well and long the relief lasts just from a few reps! You are a lifesaver and I'm watching your other videos, THANK YOU!!!!
WOW! thank you! I did it once and felt lighter and looser already
Incredible relief from this.
I have been using a couple of these videos and the techniques and I am overwhelmed with the results.
Blessings to you Doctor. 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing! I sent it to a lady in pain. Thank you so much, too, for your beautiful optimisum!
God Bless Your Gorgeous Heart!!
This really helped me. When I’ve gotten this pain, nothing has worked to make it go away. This really helped!!!!! Thank you SO SO much!
Wooooow thank you, I could feel relief and loosen up instantly . I’ve been takeing tense therapy and it helps me but this was easy and fast relief. I could even feel the stretch all the way down the blades. Awesome, I apreciate your videos so much. God bless you DR.
Good bless you Dr
I’ve suffered my neck It’s bad I have knot in that area it’s very hard it feels like a rock
V v goog exercise I am suffer ing with it for the last 40 years I am filling little relief with these wonderful exercises sir how many time should I do it?
May neck fully jammed will it help me.
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Wow! My head feels much lighter and my sinus pressure cleared! Huge release of pressure! Try this procedure and the 'flex-hand-press-outside wrist bone' procedure together and OMGOSH! No exaggeration...it feels Miraculous!! Bless you Dr. Mandel! I cannot Thank You Enough for the help you've given me and I will continue to share your vids in Hope's of helping others in pain. This info NEEDS to be shared!!
Hi Dyane
How are you
Well I do believe I felt something just after one try... My head feels like it is more mobile. WONDERFUL!
Hi Gruen
How are you
I have had these exact symptoms for 25 years after a neck injury. No relief from any procedure so I will be trying this in just a few minutes. God Bless.
my traps were restricting my neck mobility and head pain.... when my traps got released and all is much better... my PT was not focused on this and I had to instruct him.
@@HelloMama pls do. I couldnt move my neck. Now i can. Also a good neck crack by chiro works wonders! Both gets you unstuck. Good luck.
@@HelloMama btw..it was not the pt massage that helped that much. It was a massage gun that targeted my traps and shoulders that finally released the tight muscles restricting my movement. It only took me 6 yrs to figure it out..lol.
How many times should i do this
This is where I have my issues. It's been 3 years of going to chiropractor twice a week. Was damaged by a chiropractor who shouldnt be in the business of touching anyone. I just did this and it is sore to do but I am feeling a release. Thank you so much for all the videos you make. You have made a huge difference in my life.
Have you filed a complaint against that Dr. that hurt you? You must have gotten a DC that graduated at the bottom of his class!
@@vickieturner8688 Nevada protects chiropractors.😢 I filed a complaint and it didn't matter. She still causes damage to others.
@@celestebartlow4523 I understand that there's a review board. I don't know about you, but I tend to share with family, friends and others, my own good or bad experiences with businesses of all kinds, including doctors. I'm not a gossip, yet believe that when I've personally been harmed, I sincerely seek to spare others from the same fate. At some point, there will be enough victims for the Board members to actually do something about it or the doctor will go out of business. I pray that you find relief!
@@vickieturner8688 thank you. I have spread the word to people, I don't want others to go through what I went through.
@@celestebartlow4523 If all who've been harmed would file complaints, it may make a difference. I tend to share my personal experiences with businesses, good and bad, with others that I know. At some point, that Dr. will probably have too many incidents for the review board to ignore. I pray that you receive relief!!
I have had intense pain for two years. I have had acdf surgery, lots of meds. These exercise are making a huge difference so far. Fingers crossed they continue to provide relief. Thanks for posting these videos
Ahave occipatal neuragia for 20 years
I love all your videos. You are truely a lifesaver and are helping me so much with my health. Please continue the amazing work. Thank you.
I love your videos! They are so helpfull for many patients! Keep them coming 👍🔥
Instant relief from a debilitating occipital migraine I've had for last two days.. thank you so much
I found this to be very helpful even after just 30 secs.
I feel better after all these years I have experienced neck pain and headaches. After following the instructions in your video, all these illnesses disappear. Thank you very much Dr. Mendel, God bless you and your family.
Now what's your condition? Plz reply 🙏
After A few minutes it felt like i could breathe a lot easier and range of motion got so much better... Wow....
The annoying burning stopped immediately. Wow, I need to work on the technique a little but I did get some immediate relief. Thank you Doctor.
I like how you empower people by giving them the knowledge and techniques to heal themselves.
Big pharma probably doesn't like it, but I appreciate it.
Thank you! ❤🙂
It really worked doctor...
It's been irritating a year..
And I got released in seconds. ..
Thank you so much doctor. ..
Great stuff doc. I'm doing prolotherapy for upper cervical instability... but this seems to be a great complimentary technique that seems to help as well. Much appreciated
This definitely helps. I have PT 3 times a week after a car accident. I was looking into purchasing the occipital pillow the they use at PT ($60) until I saw this video. Your videos have been so helpful in dealing with the several areas of pain. Thank you.
Wow, this actually helps, and I have full blown occipital neuralgia.
By doing a lot of Yoga and Pilates I conquered years of neck problems but I recently had a severe bout of bad vision brought on by occipital issues .
By using your method I turned it around in two days .
Bravo
Yes! Yes! Yes! This works! The relief is ENORMOUS, thank you!
THANK YOU SHOWS THIS TECHNIQUE, IT HELP ME A LOT
I have been carrying the pain and irritation in my head from so long but this technique is amazing which left me completing relaxed with regained fresh movement.
Thanks a lot to the great man, god bless you!
Felt pretty good, Doc. Stretched my shoulders as well (that's an entirely different issue . . . But got a two-fer!). Thanks.
Thank you dr Mandell for all the love you share through your videos which can truly help many desperate people who feal pain.
God bless you man.
Such a relief honestly it's what I've been trying to explain to my chiropractor... I just feel I'm having those constant symptoms coming from there.. I've tried this technique and damn how it released so much pressure
Hi Missy
How are you
Dr. Alan Mandel, I've just applied your great technique on how to relieve the neck pain, and the reflection is that the mobility of my neck becomes better and nimble, and the sense is loosing up the muscles of the neck to the degree of complete relaxation so that I can turn my head to the left or the right side easily without feeling the tense neck muscles like before. Thanks a lot for your sharing the neck relaxation skill to me! It surprises me and releases my tense neck muscles in spite of not having a neck pain! By the way, I just applied your skill for just two times, each for about 50 seconds.
Good morning Doctor, by all the gods and goddess thank you thank you thank you. Yes that has really helped me. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Doctor. You are greatly appreciated. Have a great day.
Hi Natasha
How are you
What a magical doctor you are I pray you live 1000000 years to heal people's with your magical words and techniques
Hey Doc, i been doing this for over 4-5 years. I discovered this by myself. Yet i would 'decompress it' by pulling. It 'pops' from neck spine and upper thorasic. I do other things for each side of the neck spine. Trust me its the best feeling in the world. I wont show anyone because it's dangerous. Doing these things i discovered is great for me and i feel great. Basically im my own chiro because i dont have one in China. I can show you how i do, but if you would give me credit ;)
This was the best one yet . Ive been in neck pain for 10 days , Ive been working through your videos , but last night , no matter what pillow configuration I tried , it hurt . I ended up sitting up all night . When I tried this one , my shoulders were so stiff , I had trouble locking my fingers and reaching across under my skull , so I wrapped a piece of water-pipe foam around a wooden spoon handle , and used that instead .[ I have C5 -C6 fused , and a left torn rotator cup ] . My side to side mobility increased right away , and the pain dropped off dramatically . I ment to do it longer , but it felt so good , I fell a sleep for 2 hrs .
The more we sit staring at our phones/laptops and screens, the more people are going to suffer with this. We are moving to a hunched generation
Driving a human invention all the time . ( automobile)
I had a neck problem the last two weeks and i just opened youtube and saw your video. Now my neck feels much better 👍🏽 thank you
Great heart.. I wonder who is the 17 people disliked this video..
The doctor who cannot sell pain killers.
How are they treating in India this concern ?
I tried this and it worked like magic, instant relieve . Thank you so much Dr Mandell
*THANK YOU!* I’m now addicted to going through your library of extremely helpful videos. Some great stuff in here! 🙌🏼 😎👍🏼
Hello doctor, i did it while watching the video, and it's really really makes you feel so good, I felt like all of my body relaxes,' not like Diazepam relax', no a weird sensation, thanks a million doctor you're a miracle worker.
Thank you for sharing this Dr Mandell..... I,ve had injections in my neck on both sides for nerve block, I took to them really badly, didn’t stop any of the pain I have on top of my head so hope this works x
I had an injection one time in my neck and I will never let them do it again. They're putting stuff that's not natural and your body and I don't know how it works cuz it didn't work for me😕
Hello Lynne, I've had exactly the same procedure as you..with exactly the same results..still have occipital migraines from a nerve at upper part of back of head. Seeing the pain consultant tomorrow actually. Terrible pain isn't it.lynne UK.
Lynne Jackson yes it can be excruciating pain some days right on the top of my head, since I had the injections 8 weeks ago I have been so depressed and I have cried every single day, I feel so miserable,all the docs n nurses want to do is up my medication, it wasn’t doing me any good so I weaned myself off it all and now I just put a hot water bottle on the back of my head and neck and it eases the pain, I will never have those injections again,sorry to hear you suffer with the same I hope you find some relief x
Italian girl I would never have these injections again either or take their medication, I feel worse having them, 8 weeks ago now and I feel traumatised by them, I cry every day, I am off my food and I have no interest in anything, I hope your feeling well now x
Hi Lynnie, can I ask what your symptoms are and your diagnosis, if you’ve had one, as the past 6 weeks I’ve been getting digging/jabbing pain localised to one area on top of my scalp to the right, and it can start hurting for no reason. When I get the pain, I notice that the area is tender to touch too. I’m not getting pain anywhere else. Dr said it’s nerve pain but doesn’t know why, not really helpful, so I’m stressing every day as to what it is, and that’s not helping. Thanks.
Amazing. Already feel the tension in my neck, head, and face melt away. Feel like brand new!
I’ve done this once for maybe 30 seconds and I’ve been burping for 10 minutes since but boy is the headache going away!
I wonder what is the burping connection? Stomach? This happens to me also
Vagus nerve. Runs from head to stomach
Phrenic nerve if your diaphragm is not opening as much and air is going to your stomach with each breathe. Possibly vagus nerve if diaphragm is not effected.
I realize that I am "late to the party" but finding this is just what I needed right now. Two nights ago I had THE WORST headache ever...from my neck up the back of my head to the top of my head...shoulders even and yes, right into the blades! I knew it was an occipital headache...used ice and flexeril last night but it is returning already this morning...tried your method here...my neck feels really relieved of pressure but I'm still having some top of the head above the right eye pain...I will do it a few more times....and OH, how I wish you were my doctor! THANK you sir....you are the best!