I want to add a cervical neck pillow has helped me a lot as well as gentle yoga for posture and movement. I was bed bound for two months and couldn't move from screaming pain. It took prayer, vitamins, eating greens, cervical pillow, watching these two great guys, working on posture with yoga and small walks around the block to get me to be able to stand, shower, walk and now drive again. I'm still in pain and also had an autoimmune flare but I changed my diet. I even learned to breathe right and calm my stress and anxiety. If we want health it is hard work but self care is best. Took me 38 years, single Mom with two kids and lots of hardship to get where I am but it's possible. Best of luck to anyone suffering!
I feel your suffering, I have multiple levels of scoliosis,stenosis,n bad osteoarthritis, it's very painful n it does knock you off your feet w pain,the cervical pillows my buddy at night,n I wear a collar when I drive,as I'm stressed driving anymore w pain n turning,its no fun to drive no more,anyone try hyraluronic acid caps????200-400mg daily, been helping took about lil over month but it's not cracking n crunching in my neck n hands as bad,its a joint like fluid in powder form xlt for pet too,my old dog not limping on bad leg he's had from injury...look into it might help someone I hope..good video..
Boadicea Hobbs try or look into compound pharmacy magnesium!! zinc, vitamin C, VIT b 12, 1.000 units vit D3,calcium, look into what your condition n then research the vitamin regiment for your needs...where all diffrent n use up diff minerals n some deplete more than others or body don't absorb as we age 50+..I like high absorbant vitamins, I get compound grade....diatomaceous earth good grade is good to drink 1 tsp daily...do your homework good luck w your journey of learning your bodies needs....
It's been two months for me I am not bed ridden but by balance is off when I walk past few days I have started using neck collar and now I can walk decently... But still I can not bend and I don't know for how much long I have to use this collar I am literally shattered I am 31 year.. old ..God know
Thank you so much for these exercises. I suffer really badly with neck, shoulder & arm pain and can tell an immediate difference whilst doing these exercises with you whilst watching the video. I will keep up and do these exercises and hopefully get great relief from the pain and stiffness I am in, thank you both : )
These recommendations have helped me in 1 day! I look forward to doing them because the results were so immediate that I know doing them regularly will help reduce onset of the pain I was experiencing. I hope you’ll both know that in a small place in NC, your video, the time and effort to creat it, made a huge difference in my life. Thank you!
Thanks for the good advice. I have applied so many of your various techniques/exercises to my routine for stretching and strengthening to cancel out the poor work posture habits that have caused some restrictions in normal range of motion activities. I have also learned that if you put a small lumbar support at your waist line(while sitting) it will automatically correct your thoracic/cervical posture as well. Serving as a reminder to keep your head up!
As a physical therapist I want to thank you on uploading your videos throughout the years. Love your content and your authenticity, And the towel exercise worth waiting for LOL, just those kind of things that you ask yourself how you did not think about them yourself ... Actually I do things like that with a towel/fabric, but never thought of translating that for my patients .. Thanks again guys ! Eylon Mogilner
you guys are amazing! I really benefit from your exercises and I have a special folder for your videos to go to, every time I need movement, which is all the time LOL, I have fibromyalgia, and neck arthritis, not fun! but I have to keep moving with your help, it really makes a difference. THANK YOU!
Thanks a lot sir. You both have changed my life. Whenever I feel the pain your videos are always there to help. May you keep doing this ameen. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
I thought I had a frozen shoulder but had been diagnosed with spondylitis about fifteen years ago, so have been following your exercises. I can't manage the arm lifts so I presume that my shoulder is frozen as well but thanks so much you have helped me immensely.
I love you guys. Thanks for everything. I have a lot of wear and tear on my body because of sedimentary life style. I have found many of your TH-cam videos helpful
Thank you both! Was sitting here in pain & stiff and in one place all day for past 3 weeks and now after watching your video and doing some proper motion of my neck and FULL RELIEF! I have ankylosing spondylitis and 42 years old. I thought I had other problems, but nope, if I am getting relief from motion, it's my arthritis!
Bob & Brad,I love the exercises and discussions that you have online. You are truly the best PT team on the internet. X ray shows that I have narrow disc spaces between c4 thru c7. Its causing referred pain to shoulder blade, neck and arm. My chiropractor thinks its aging disc degeneration. He suggested Mckenzee exercises including extension. What's your recommendation? Is neck extension exercises ok for me?
I have cervical spine arthritis, rotator cuff tears and pain, ache gets intense, now with 2nd physical therapy in new town that focuses on mobility, other pt focused on strength, both on stretching and flexibility but I'm still in pain. 1st pt said that probably won't completely go away, thinking that his treatment of strength, neck stretches and movement was better, though. Concerned new pt doesn't focus on strength enough so I'm confused which is best. Don't want to lose strength I had. Thanks for this great video, you guys are amazing :)
Thank you very much.. I want to change my poster .. lot's of time I try but I feel too much pain in my shoulder and back pain.. What can I do to change the poster... Need your help.. I m from India. Thank you
I love your advice, however, I could spend my days just doing these exercises, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. As a senior, this list keep doing getting longer ( ;
Are neck extension exercises like these safe for people with advanced degenerative narrowing and bone spurs affecting all discs in the neck except C1 and C2?
My neck doesn't just grind, but it makes a very loud popping sound. Will these exercises help or hurt my situation? What is it? Very sore at left side of my upper neck at the base of my head HELP!
I have this back yet again. Along with Impignment syndrome in the left shoulder. When I put my neck back as far as it would go as to look up, this sends pain right down the left shoulder to the arm and thumb which is numb all the time. I never did anything to warrant this and think it may have happened while sleeping as I am a very restless sleeper. Now back for yet more physio but first I have to get my knee back in shape. You guys show the exact thing I have when you sit down and raise your head back. The pain goes right to the left arm and down.
How did your condition end up turning out? I have a very similar condition- I toss and turn, lay on my stomach, put my hands under my pillow when I sleep, and woke up randomly with neck and shoulder pain. Now have the same issues
@@sasukefan6919 My condition is life long which I am sure you are aware of. It is more arthritis then anything. I use the heat pad some stretching and a 0.1% Capcison pain rub. It has not changed much since I wrote the above like wow four years ago.
@@Cigar65 I'm glad it didn't get worse for you at least. I'm sorry to hear that and I appreciate your reply. I'm still in the stages of being diagnosed. Have you taken CBD products? Tylenol and everything stopped working. I use Menthol CBD lotion from Lazarus naturals which helps immensely, it even gets rid of some myofasfial trigger points, but even the lotion is a hit or miss for this. I wish you the best
@@sasukefan6919 Yes tried CBD for 18 months did nothing.. Tylenol doesn't do much other than rot the liver out. I have learned to live with it. Good days and bad days. Some days I cannot straighten up. Thanks for your concerns and replies. Rick
I had a whiplash many years ago, and my job was at a computer most of the day. Now I am getting dizziness that I believe may be connected to my neck issues. Could this be right? Will these exercises help with that. Do you have any other advice? Thank you for your videos.
Great vid! I just got diagnosed with this and going to incorporate these in my regimen, I am a avid weightlifter and this pain is never fun. Btw, you guys need a Patriots football in back there...
My PT had me do some of these then all of a sudden had me do biceps curls now I’m back to square one neck hurting numbness in hands someone please help I just stick with gentle stretches correct??? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
I am a 76 yr old woman. My neck is so bad and i can no long hold my head up. It looks awful. Am I too far gone for your exercises to help me? I have osteoarthritis in my whole spine. The pain is awful. There are days I can't get out of bed. That tends to make the pain worse. Most days I have to force myself out for a short walk. Will going to a physical or a chiropractor help me? Thank you.
Bob and Brad. I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis two days ago. I was prescribed Prednisone and a muscle relaxer. Been doing the stretches recommended. The pain in only on the right side of my neck. I'm aware of the stretching exercises needed to alleviate the pan and increase range of motion. I've got all my range of motion but my neck still has some weakness. Are there any strength exercises to help?
I know this was 2 years ago but if this helps anyone else a simple exercise you can do is getting into a good standing posture and pulling your shoulder blades up to your ears (in a completely vertical position not slouching your back to make them touch ) and holding them for 30 seconds (or how much you can). Do 2 sets of 5-10 reps, if it starts getting too easy add weights to your hands (water cannisters for instance) I have the exact same problem as you, constant pain on the right side of my neck/upper back but i've actually gotten a lot better by doing posture fixes exercises twice a day,shoulder strengthening exercices a few times a week and some stretches here and there throughout the day. Pain went from a constant 6/10 to an occasional 1-2/10 over the course of a few months with no medication. Also the most important thing is too have good posture throughout the day, no point in making posture fixing exercises if you then sit like a pretzel 4 hours in your chair
Hi, so every time I stand up I think that I am standing up straight but my family tells me that my neck is not straight but leaning more to the left. What is his and how can i fix it. Also when I look in the mirror one of my shoulders is higher than the other. Please help
hey bob and bradd, i really liked the video, iv kinda diagnosed with cervical spondylosis two days ago, i have pain in my neck , shoulders and hands, i have limtized my use of laptop and mobile, and also the poor postures, i am having marginal lipping from c3 to c6, should i use these exercises that you have mentioned above?if yes, then how many times a day and for how long, how many per moves? kindly suggest some more tips. i am an architect and its reallly hard to stop using laptop and stuff.
What about getting shots in the neck. They want to do this to my husband. I told him to try pt instead of a shot. What do your doctors think? Thank you
I want to add a cervical neck pillow has helped me a lot as well as gentle yoga for posture and movement. I was bed bound for two months and couldn't move from screaming pain. It took prayer, vitamins, eating greens, cervical pillow, watching these two great guys, working on posture with yoga and small walks around the block to get me to be able to stand, shower, walk and now drive again. I'm still in pain and also had an autoimmune flare but I changed my diet. I even learned to breathe right and calm my stress and anxiety. If we want health it is hard work but self care is best. Took me 38 years, single Mom with two kids and lots of hardship to get where I am but it's possible. Best of luck to anyone suffering!
Please tell me about your health.
How are you now.
Did you improve?
Fight fight
You will win
Motion is lotion
I feel your suffering, I have multiple levels of scoliosis,stenosis,n bad osteoarthritis, it's very painful n it does knock you off your feet w pain,the cervical pillows my buddy at night,n I wear a collar when I drive,as I'm stressed driving anymore w pain n turning,its no fun to drive no more,anyone try hyraluronic acid caps????200-400mg daily, been helping took about lil over month but it's not cracking n crunching in my neck n hands as bad,its a joint like fluid in powder form xlt for pet too,my old dog not limping on bad leg he's had from injury...look into it might help someone I hope..good video..
Tinkerginamama what vitamins
Boadicea Hobbs try or look into compound pharmacy magnesium!! zinc, vitamin C, VIT b 12, 1.000 units vit D3,calcium, look into what your condition n then research the vitamin regiment for your needs...where all diffrent n use up diff minerals n some deplete more than others or body don't absorb as we age 50+..I like high absorbant vitamins, I get compound grade....diatomaceous earth good grade is good to drink 1 tsp daily...do your homework good luck w your journey of learning your bodies needs....
It's been two months for me I am not bed ridden but by balance is off when I walk past few days I have started using neck collar and now I can walk decently... But still I can not bend and I don't know for how much long I have to use this collar I am literally shattered I am 31 year.. old ..God know
Thank you so much for these exercises. I suffer really badly with neck, shoulder & arm pain and can tell an immediate difference whilst doing these exercises with you whilst watching the video. I will keep up and do these exercises and hopefully get great relief from the pain and stiffness I am in, thank you both : )
These recommendations have helped me in 1 day! I look forward to doing them because the results were so immediate that I know doing them regularly will help reduce onset of the pain I was experiencing.
I hope you’ll both know that in a small place in NC, your video, the time and effort to creat it, made a huge difference in my life. Thank you!
Their videos have made a big difference in improving my pain level.
Thank you for this information!
These guys ARE the best physical therapists on internet, thanks for all the videos!!! Very entertaining and informative!
I am yoga instructor..
But found your content extremely useful for me to prepare therapy programme for my client
Thanks for the good advice. I have applied so many of your various techniques/exercises to my routine for stretching and strengthening to cancel out the poor work posture habits that have caused some restrictions in normal range of motion activities. I have also learned that if you put a small lumbar support at your waist line(while sitting) it will automatically correct your thoracic/cervical posture as well. Serving as a reminder to keep your head up!
i have been doing the exercises for about a month and the result is quite good
As a physical therapist I want to thank you on uploading your videos throughout the years.
Love your content and your authenticity,
And the towel exercise worth waiting for LOL, just those kind of things that you ask yourself how you did not think about them yourself ...
Actually I do things like that with a towel/fabric, but never thought of translating that for my patients ..
Thanks again guys !
Eylon Mogilner
2019 almost 3 years.... still helpful😱
I love these guys. They're so nice and so informative.
God bless both of you and Thank you So much for helping me and like me
Thanks Bob and Brad, you are both such fun😀 I was recommended your videos and am glad I found you.
I’m not even to the end of this video and my neck feels better than it has in months! Thank you!
You 2 have helped me sooo much. Thanks
Thanks so much. Your neck exercises have really been helpful.
You are both awesome
Looking forward to using these exercises to relieve my pain
Thank you for the excercisers for the neck.
G-R-E-A-T video! My neck and I thank you!
Phenomenal job Bob and Brad :)
you guys are amazing! I really benefit from your exercises and I have a special folder for your videos to go to, every time I need movement, which is all the time LOL, I have fibromyalgia, and neck arthritis, not fun! but I have to keep moving with your help, it really makes a difference. THANK YOU!
You guys are great!!God bless you!!Very useful videos!!Thank you!!:)
Thanks for all of your videos
Thanks a lot sir. You both have changed my life. Whenever I feel the pain your videos are always there to help. May you keep doing this ameen. Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰
You guys are so good!
Thanks for this one, really helpful.
You guys are the best... Humour + Health... Combo ...
This has helped a lot. Arthritis in neck and lower and back head. Has helped so much. All the head pressure is going away
Thanks guys! Really helpful! ❤️
Just had an x-ray & found out I have Osteoarthritis in my neck, wondered why it's been so sore 🙄
This is great. Thank you!!!!!
Evrything about you both s perfect. What i love most s that i dnt have to keep my playback speed at 1.5x to feel normal...
God Bless you...Great Job for Humanity...
Thanks Bob and Brad! :)
Great vid thanks
I thought I had a frozen shoulder but had been diagnosed with spondylitis about fifteen years ago, so have been following your exercises. I can't manage the arm lifts so I presume that my shoulder is frozen as well but thanks so much you have helped me immensely.
I love your videos. Always helps me
I love you guys. Thanks for everything. I have a lot of wear and tear on my body because of sedimentary life style. I have found many of your TH-cam videos helpful
Great Video, Thank You Both of you..
Two wild and crazy guys unliked as children now doing the best comic pt show on the internet! Great job
Thank you
God bless you guys
Thanks so much this is amazing!
Thank you so much bob & brad 😀🙏🏻
U r awsome guys,thanks for support.
Thank you !!!!!!!!
laughing out loud, "motion is lotion" "Brad, this is a family show"!1
Thank u very much for this vídeo. I suffer of neck pain by a condition (in spanish is "osteofitos"), and these exercises help me a lot!
How old r u
Thank you both! Was sitting here in pain & stiff and in one place all day for past 3 weeks and now after watching your video and doing some proper motion of my neck and FULL RELIEF! I have ankylosing spondylitis and 42 years old. I thought I had other problems, but nope, if I am getting relief from motion, it's my arthritis!
Thank you for a very useful video.👍👍🙏🙏🙏
I’ve been suffering with cervical spondylosis, since 24 (I’m 31 now). Pain is getting worse - going to try this!
Good stuff to know
Very helpful video! Thank you guys!👍👍👍👍
You’re welcome !
Can show something for thoracic and lumbar spondylosis exercise as well, thank you very much and more power to both of you
The bowling ball analogy hit hard. Great. Thanks.
You're welcome!
these guys ought to replace Car Talk on public radio.
Haha, they are just like them! Thx for the video, appreciate you guys taking the time to upload quality content!
No pain when doing the neck stretches, but a lot of cracking / snapping in neck. How about ice vs.heat? You guys are great...thanks!
All exercises are well defined . SPECIALLY WHILE DOING THASE EXERCISES MAINTAIN A GOOD POSTURE IS MOST IMPORTANT WHICH HAVE BEEN EXPLAINED WELL HERE.
"No ridiculous symptoms" is what I heard. ;) Great stuff, guys.
Thanks for the great video! Just wanted to ask , does neck spondylosis cause dizziness with out any neck pain ? Thanks
12:36 "motion is lotion Bob, motion is lotion"👍❣️
Bob & Brad,I love the exercises and discussions that you have online. You are truly the best PT team on the internet. X ray shows that I have narrow disc spaces between c4 thru c7. Its causing referred pain to shoulder blade, neck and arm. My chiropractor thinks its aging disc degeneration. He suggested Mckenzee exercises including extension. What's your recommendation? Is neck extension exercises ok for me?
how r u
They're really best :D
Sir love from india
I have cervical spine arthritis, rotator cuff tears and pain, ache gets intense, now with 2nd physical therapy in new town that focuses on mobility, other pt focused on strength, both on stretching and flexibility but I'm still in pain. 1st pt said that probably won't completely go away, thinking that his treatment of strength, neck stretches and movement was better, though. Concerned new pt doesn't focus on strength enough so I'm confused which is best. Don't want to lose strength I had.
Thanks for this great video, you guys are amazing :)
Did the exercises in this video help you?
How are you now?
Nice starting music
The towel trick is a game changer
Thank you very much..
I want to change my poster .. lot's of time I try but I feel too much pain in my shoulder and back pain..
What can I do to change the poster... Need your help..
I m from India.
Thank you
Thanks! What about Stamina InLine Back Stretch Bench? is it recommended for lower back problems, especially spondylolisthesis?
Im there now..33 years of teaching..how will i mark my books...devastating pain
I love your advice, however, I could spend my days just doing these exercises, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. As a senior, this list keep doing getting longer ( ;
Can you recommend a comfortable pillow for cervical stenosis with shoulder pain for a side sleeper?
I have a anterolisthesis grade 2 on cervical(C2-C3). Is it possible to recover the normal curvature of my cervical?
Are neck extension exercises like these safe for people with advanced degenerative narrowing and bone spurs affecting all discs in the neck except C1 and C2?
My neck doesn't just grind, but it makes a very loud popping sound. Will these exercises help or hurt my situation? What is it? Very sore at left side of my upper neck at the base of my head HELP!
I have this back yet again. Along with Impignment syndrome in the left shoulder. When I put my neck back as far as it would go as to look up, this sends pain right down the left shoulder to the arm and thumb which is numb all the time. I never did anything to warrant this and think it may have happened while sleeping as I am a very restless sleeper. Now back for yet more physio but first I have to get my knee back in shape. You guys show the exact thing I have when you sit down and raise your head back. The pain goes right to the left arm and down.
How did your condition end up turning out? I have a very similar condition- I toss and turn, lay on my stomach, put my hands under my pillow when I sleep, and woke up randomly with neck and shoulder pain. Now have the same issues
@@sasukefan6919 My condition is life long which I am sure you are aware of. It is more arthritis then anything. I use the heat pad some stretching and a 0.1% Capcison pain rub. It has not changed much since I wrote the above like wow four years ago.
@@Cigar65 I'm glad it didn't get worse for you at least. I'm sorry to hear that and I appreciate your reply. I'm still in the stages of being diagnosed. Have you taken CBD products? Tylenol and everything stopped working. I use Menthol CBD lotion from Lazarus naturals which helps immensely, it even gets rid of some myofasfial trigger points, but even the lotion is a hit or miss for this. I wish you the best
@@sasukefan6919 Yes tried CBD for 18 months did nothing.. Tylenol doesn't do much other than rot the liver out. I have learned to live with it. Good days and bad days. Some days I cannot straighten up. Thanks for your concerns and replies. Rick
I have spodylosis from long time. Now neck and leg pain always problem for me. Also forward head posture. What can i do Sir ?
Since yesterday You are famous physical therapists in Azerbaijan.
Thank you one more time for very usefull educational video. We and our clients hope to see you in Azerbaijan).
I had a whiplash many years ago, and my job was at a computer most of the day. Now I am getting dizziness that I believe may be connected to my neck issues. Could this be right? Will these exercises help with that. Do you have any other advice? Thank you for your videos.
Most likely your neck. Is it still happening? Strengthen. Watch posture. Do not fear. Anxiety will make it worse, pray for strength 🙏
I need your opinion. Please reply me for exercise
Go head.Muscle strength is corner stone in physiothreapy for relif The pain and getting support for joints and tendons
My therapist told me not to go backward with my neck. Only forward and from side to side. Any advice.
There was no mention if the reps are continuous or should the positions be held for a certain amount of seconds.
Does walking help or it can aggravate the pain and problem?
Great vid! I just got diagnosed with this and going to incorporate these in my regimen, I am a avid weightlifter and this pain is never fun. Btw, you guys need a Patriots football in back there...
Where you able to continue lifting? That is my greatest fear not been able to continue
If one had bone spurs in the neck area would they really want to be turning their head that far to the left and right? Just a thought
My PT had me do some of these then all of a sudden had me do biceps curls now I’m back to square one neck hurting numbness in hands someone please help I just stick with gentle stretches correct??? 🙏🙏🙏🙏
You guys are fantastic. 🤣 Please tell me you’re in the Twin Cities, I see the footballs. If so, I’d love to get in contact.
Exercises 3:27
, 8:34, 9:01, 11:00
Can cervical spondylosis cause or create irregular heart palpitations or PVCs? I swear my bad neck has something to do with it!
i understand :( thanks anyway. keep up the good job!
I am a 76 yr old woman. My neck is so bad and i can no long hold my head up. It looks awful. Am I too far gone for your exercises to help me? I have osteoarthritis in my whole spine. The pain is awful. There are days I can't get out of bed. That tends to make the pain worse. Most days I have to force myself out for a short walk.
Will going to a physical or a chiropractor help me? Thank you.
Are chin tucks adding too much shearing force in the neck. I have anterolisthesis. Thank you.
Bob and Brad. I was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis two days ago. I was prescribed Prednisone and a muscle relaxer. Been doing the stretches recommended. The pain in only on the right side of my neck. I'm aware of the stretching exercises needed to alleviate the pan and increase range of motion. I've got all my range of motion but my neck still has some weakness. Are there any strength exercises to help?
I know this was 2 years ago but if this helps anyone else a simple exercise you can do is getting into a good standing posture and pulling your shoulder blades up to your ears (in a completely vertical position not slouching your back to make them touch ) and holding them for 30 seconds (or how much you can). Do 2 sets of 5-10 reps, if it starts getting too easy add weights to your hands (water cannisters for instance)
I have the exact same problem as you, constant pain on the right side of my neck/upper back but i've actually gotten a lot better by doing posture fixes exercises twice a day,shoulder strengthening exercices a few times a week and some stretches here and there throughout the day. Pain went from a constant 6/10 to an occasional 1-2/10 over the course of a few months with no medication. Also the most important thing is too have good posture throughout the day, no point in making posture fixing exercises if you then sit like a pretzel 4 hours in your chair
Hi, so every time I stand up I think that I am standing up straight but my family tells me that my neck is not straight but leaning more to the left. What is his and how can i fix it. Also when I look in the mirror one of my shoulders is higher than the other. Please help
hey bob and bradd, i really liked the video, iv kinda diagnosed with cervical spondylosis two days ago, i have pain in my neck , shoulders and hands, i have limtized my use of laptop and mobile, and also the poor postures, i am having marginal lipping from c3 to c6, should i use these exercises that you have mentioned above?if yes, then how many times a day and for how long, how many per moves? kindly suggest some more tips. i am an architect and its reallly hard to stop using laptop and stuff.
physicaltherapyvideo thanks for the advice...and yes I ll go to PT today.
What about getting shots in the neck. They want to do this to my husband. I told him to try pt instead of a shot. What do your doctors think? Thank you
We do suggest PT first, but in some cases this may be your best option. It all depends on the specific situation
I could do the neck stretches alright but the arm raises my fingers tingled
Is this the same as myelopathy?
what kind of exercises you suggest in case that somebody has dizziness due to cervical spondylosis?
I'd like to know that too
@@rosanag.walker6793 Did you ever find out, please?
@@z0770z Never :( but I try to stretch my neck gently and it seems to get better. I also do the chin tucks every day
No one can forget the slogan "motion is lotion" :D
What is difference between these exercises and those of McKenzie method ? Both are for neck pain?
Which among the two should be chosen? I mean which is better?
Monis Manzoor
you're right, those are the retraction/protraction McKenzie exercises