I have osteoarthritis and PTSD. I tense all muscles 24/7. I did this exercise and the shoulder and neck exercise and I have never felt so relaxed before. I have minimized the pain in the neck shoulders and back. I have just saved several hundred Danish kroner per chiropractor visit. Thank you very much!!! I am just about to cry here but for good reason! Thank you !!!!
OH MY GOD THANK YOU! I had a knot between my spine and shoulder blade for weeks after [i am ashamed to admit] getting a new video game and holding the controller slouched over for long periods at a time... then I fell asleep on the couch and that did me in. I had pain down to my elbow and was almost unable to turn my head to the left. After doing several of your neck and shoulder tension excercises, I was doing the one in this video and it sounded like someone snaped a handful of pencils in half.... and then it was just gone. I felt high it was so much better, i did not even notice my sense of touch in my hand was reduced til it came flooding back. Thank you again. I am sharing you with everyone I hear complaining of stiff neck and headaches. I will be seeing a chiropractor soon, because it seems I have nerves pinched somewhere. But these motions have helped the temporay tension and knotting that whatever the displaced skeleton parts are aggrivating.
I've had severe pain in my back between my shoulders for months and just doing this exercise once has already made a huge difference! Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge🙏
Just have to say that the sun shining in your windows, w the shadows of the items on your windowsill... the sun shining in, onto the floor, naturally getting dim and then brighter... was magical. And so much better than the perfunctory "studio lighting" most ppl use these days. This natural feel really lends itself to your healing practices theme. Might seem minor to you, or others ...but I just had to let you know that I noticed it. And it was wonderful. And your entire approach to healing, and making videos, keeps me engaged w you and your channel. So, thank you. I am grateful that some people have held onto being genuine 🙏
Thank you!! our blinds are having some issues so I tried to put blankets over to reduce the sun reflection. never thought that people would actually enjoy this imperfect lightening. So glad to hear you actually enjoyed this natutal lighting effect!!
@@TaroIwamoto nature heals... so it makes sense that one would want to invite it in, instead of a studio that provides pseudo contentment. Also loved the wood flooring. Just made the whole space warm as well. Kudos.
Thank you! I am a 46yo forcefully retired ballerina/contortionist & veterinary nurse. Last year, at 45, I was finally diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Disease. My one type one collagen came back with new-to-the-world mutations. We discovered my father has it as well (he was 72 last year & as of the one doc visit in July, we are still the only two in the genetic registry with this mutation.). Ballet was my life. I had a terrible stage injury to my right foot/ankle in June 2008 (5 years before I ever heard of HSD or EDS). My foot surgeon, who deals with ballerinas & other athletes has called it a career-ender. (Close to 3 decades of dancing & performing & 4 with teaching little ones.) I just had foot reconstruction three in December 2020. I also need my left shoulder reconstructed again, but we are holding off for as long as possible since now we know I have some collagen that just isn't really doing its job very well. I have to wait until I get paid, but am planning on becoming a Patreon supporter this week. The few videos I have watched have helped. Now that we know my true health issue after finally getting to a geneticist, I am being taken more seriously & the medical dismissals of "just fibro & mental health" comments have mostly stopped since switching to docs who deal with the constellations of EDS symptoms. (I have been dismissed for most of my adult life.) No one ever looked at all the falls, subluxations, dislocations, injuries, etc. Or put the puzzle pieces together. This video alone stopped the terrible crunching & grinding that happens in both shoulders at about a 45 degree angle. They are still catching on the way down, but at least that terrible noise is gone. I have been working towards more natural health methods, anti-inflammatory eating, etc for years now. I plan to incorporate your techniques into my daily life. With every doc visit, we seem to uncover something that has plagued me since birth, but now has a name, & therefore some coping techniques to utilize. (Like the rare Bertoletti's Syndrome back issue & some more common, but painful back conditions.) Thank you so much. I do not know how TH-cam knew I needed to look up Feldenkrais, but it was a great reminder!
I could tell a difference immediately after completing on left shoulder blade. So I decided to do the other side. There was so much tension in this area of my back it was difficult to breathe easily as I completed the exercise. I carry all my tension in my upper back and neck. Subscribed and will be checking out more videos.
My arm was numb and in pain before I began and it feels soooo much better! I am so grateful for your channel! your technique is magic! So happy you appeared to me on TH-cam!
I got injured a couple years back and it’s been debilitating and nothing has worked for my tension but I’ve been admittedly binge watching your videos but this is the first tension and pain relief I’ve had in years. I’m so thankful, thank you for sharing
I'm so glad I found your videos! I've been suffering with CPTSD and what my doctor calls "pathological" insomnia. It's horrible. Ten years now. The body has no time to recover and most of the pain and tension is in my neck. Your demonstrations have helped me so , so much and I just wanted to thank you! "" THANK YOU ""
I'm a critical care RN, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I've been injured on the job moving patients more times than I can count, and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you, Taro!
My daughter is an ER nurse and like yourself she has hurt herself moving or restraining patients. Thank you for your work. I hope you will continue to heal your body.
I’m a hairdresser and my fiancée is in construction and painting. We’ve watched two of your videos and done the exercises together-he just said “I’m in love with this guy!” 😊😊😊. Thank you, looking forward to seeing more.
Before the exercise, I could barely feel my shoulder blades moving freely at all. After, it was as if they had been released to do their job! Thank you so much! This has helped way more than a trigger point ball ever did.
My shoulder and shoulder blades feel so much better after just one exercise. I think your method and technique are highly effective and I think the simplicity of it makes it great. Thank you very much.
Such a simple exercise yet amazing results, this is the second one of this guy I have tried both have helped my neck and shoulder . .. thanks … I’ll keep watching his videos ..
This was really surprising. I feel so light on my shoulders. I have a big problem with my trapezius muscles. Constant work at computer and home chores. This is something I'm surely going to do every day atleast once. Thanks sooo much.
Years of pain and tension Instantly released after watching and practicing this quick and simple exercise, Thank you so much! Tried your other videos as well and helped so much, Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, Taro. It worked, I immediately felt relief on my left shoulder and neck area. And the best surprise of all, a headache which I initially thought was migraine of the left side went away just like that. I suppose it was actually a headache caused by tightening of the left scapular area. Wow! This is great! :)
Military stretches used to work but lately my blades locked up due to an older injury in my teens that comes back more often but this just released a lot of pressure that years bugged me. Thank you so much for this. You should get the military to pay you for these kinds of stretches to be put into basic training
It’s all about bringing awareness to how your body feels, relax breathe and release after that and then the effects will compound over time. There’s no instant fix ever. I love your advice and how you’re teaching awareness through your practice thank you!!
wow. just found. well explained. liked and subscribed. shoulder blade and neck tension/pain for past 6 months. I disc golf and the pain has been keeping me from throwing. felt immediate relief. like your approach and rationale and that the exercises are easy to do anywhere. THANKS!
This exercise I could have used just the other day on my left shoulder blade. O my gosh I was walking around the house hanging off things and all sorts of crazy stuff to get that knot to release next to my shoulder blade. I thought I was going to go mad with pain. Luckly, I came to my senses long enough to remember that I had an impulse vibrator that helped. Anyway, I just did this with you, and it did get rid of a small impingement in the same shoulder at the apex. Another issue I have is in the morning with that same shoulder is it feels like the clavicle is bound up with the shoulder, not wanting to fully relax. I'll do this exercise and see if it will help correct that problem as well --- thanks for all that you do for everyone.
First, I would like to say how much I enjoy your videos. Second, I would like to say thank you, your exercises have helped me immensely. Shoulder area on my right side is always burning 🔥, this helps. My regular massage therapist retired and I haven’t been able to find anyone like him. Thanks again. You’re the best ❤️
Ten years ago I was in a horrible car accident that left me with injuries to my collarbone, ribs, sternum, and many other places. It's left me in pain ever since and with a disfigured collarbone-I didn't realize I probably needed surgery (bad advice given unfortunately). I've tried yoga and other excises, plus all kinds of other therapies, and I gotta say that your micro movement videos have changed absolutely EVERYTHING for me. First time doing this movement just now: my arm and hand of my injured side swelled up (typically happens, usually when hiking). Second time just now: I can't tell you the relief I feel! Idk how to describe this positive feeling, but it's like feeling air on my skin for the first time ever. Swelling instantly gone. I'm about to do this again.... THANK YOU and please keep making these!!
Wow! My left shoulder has been tied up forever and I’ve tried all kinds of therapies and stretches and exercises. This gave an instant result! I haven’t had this much range of motion for years! Thank you!
Thank you for your time and advice 🙏🏾 ... not the quick fix that everybody wants instantly, bit this movement certainly helped me experience less pain/discomfort after performing it. I guess I should continue doing it regularly repeatedly and see how much more difference it makes after a period or time
Just love this technique. Absolutely nothing I've ever tried works better than the Feldenkrais method of body work. Cannot say enough good things about this method💞💋
I started hearing popping sounds (like tendons popping) coming from my chest, above the breasts and instantly noticed the tension and tight pulling sensation started to dissipate without soreness like you get from trigger point therapy and massage. Absolutely magic!
This was instant relief for me, thank you so much! I even used my massager to see if the knots were still there, thinking that just the pain went away, but they are both gone thank you so much! Your video is the truth all these other videos have never helped, yours is the first!🤗
I just wanted to add that all of these simple movements i have seen in a few of your videos now have worked wonders for me. I have had a bunch of knots and misalignments from heavy manual labour, martial arts, driving, deskwork and carrying a toddler everywhere. Pretty much everything that felt broken in my body have had a permanent solve thanks to your videos. I had managed with stretching and training etc before but never really felt ok. Sure, i do these now and again, but it awakened more posture awareness during many activities and I just feel better over all. So, you know, thank you. Good shit. I didn't search for these, but here i am and better for it. ❤️
This work is amazing thank you so much … my shoulder blades are releasing and I have taken on board the advice about letting them flow and move as I walk .. this has been a challenge for so long and now I am delighted to find this gorgeous solution
I Just found you today ,and I have to say I love the way you speak is very gentle and soothing. The exercise is very effective for releasing tension, thanks a lot for it. Blessings from Spain 🙏🏽💗
I started today with a tension headache. Did 3 of you videos in a row now the tension is gone. Wow so nice. I did the one where you slowly raise shoulder hold then slowly release. The one where you move your elbows/shoulders in connection then this one. I feel the release in my muscles. Thank you years of chiropractic and medical massage this may be the missing link to relief
I must admit I was a teeny tiny disappointed there wasn't a child with a hammer...smile. But this was great for my neck. The shoulder muscles tighten to where I have very bad headaches. This was perfect. Than you.
Hello Taro! this is so helpful. I don't know if you've already done this, but it would be so helpful to have you do a series of exercises ONLY for a complete rep, with a voice over ONLY where you give instructions, WITHOUT stopping. Thanks for this if you can. I have watched 4 of your exercises today and even with an hour massage, tension relieving exercises for 3 weeks, this is the best I have felt. Bless you. Appreciate you so much.
I can really feel a difference before/after ! As I have many painful knots from the base of the skull to the lower back , since more than 10 years, it's a true gift each time I get a relief !!! Thank you Taro !!!
Thank you so much Taro for this video. My left shoulder blade has been a problem since an injury 1997. Nothing has worked. When I learned how to properly bend (from your excellent pain free back pdf) it intensified that shoulder pain. I just tried this exercise. I can tell a slight difference. That is enough motivation to practice it diligently. Thank you again.
I've injured my left shoulder for 10 years. This is what cured me permanently with acupressure. 1) go to the left foot, to the left ankle. Apply outward pressure from the middle of the top of the foot where the ankle crease is, and go across just around below the ankle bone to the left to the side of the foot. It must be very painful. Repeat 7 times. Do the same on the right foot. This will kick out the shoulder pressure and tension. 2) go to the left elbow. With the tip of the middle finger on the right, you should feel an indentation at the left elbow where the bones meet. Bend the left arm a bit. Apply backwards and forwards pressure at the groove. You really need to reach into the groove and it should hurt a lot. Do seven times. 3) wrap your right arm around your neck in the front, putting the inside of the elbow close to your chin. Where your middle finger touches your bone plate in the back is the point you want to apply pressure. But don't do it there first because it hurts a lot. Go to the right side first. Have someone go to the right side ,just symmetrical to that point on the left. Tell your friend to use his or elbow to get more strength and apply rotational pressure. But before doing this he or she should find the spot with the fingers to see where it hurts the most. That's what you need. Do 7 times. Then go to the left side. Check where it hurts the most symmetrically to the spot on the right side. Do 7 times. Your injured shoulder pain on the left should kick out at least 60 per cent. You have to do the first time right. Later on you can do yourself in the back with a ball in a sock. Physical therapy alleviates the pain but doesn't cure perfectly. It took me 9 months to cure completely but I religiously do 3 times a day. You get 80 per cent after 3 months but if you don't continue it will go back. I stopped doing any exercises that affect my shoulder and back. You need to isolate it for a cure. A little deviation sets it back. I only did finger exercises, feet, toes and hips. Very slowly. Good luck.
@@happyday868 thank you Ha Phan for your reply. I appreciate the time you took to share your personal experience. I copied your reply and will begin working on what helped you. Again, thank you for taking the time to reply to me ~
@@wisdomgemsfrommsquiettime1638 Really try and make sure the spot you find really hurts, feeling like your finger is caught in a door. This is the only method of acupressure I learned from a monk that solves a deep chronic problem permanently. Do it religiously 3 times a day. You just undo the blockage. Don't get caught with the permanence of the injury. If your brain still works, you can heal. One of our gurus was successful with 60 people last year with Parkinson's and they were able to sit up and bring the leg to the bench. I feel so happy when I was able to fix my shoulder and want nobody caught in the western trap I was driven into. Your body will heal. Breathing right is also very important.
This was really helpful! I often have those stubborn, painful knots between my shoulder blades and they drive me insane - this exercise actually helped! Thank you so, so much.
I noticed that you're giving free pain relief for many people out of the goodness in your heart. and have done what many of chiros i've been to haven't, establish the mental reasoning behind the madness. thank you mr. iwamoto
This is so helpful! As a nursing student/working at the hospital, I'm so guilty of that locked-in scapula position and it causes daily headaches. Thank you so very much. You are a blessing. 💕
For the first time, I’ve had a stubborn knot release without having to have outside aid ie a person or apparatus. Thank you so much for this information.
Thank you for your sharing your knowledge so generously. Until a few days ago, (when TH-cam recommended one of your videos), I had never even heard of Feldenkrais, let alone been able to find such ease in my body. The results from the simplicity and gentleness of the movements are astounding! With much gratitude I am eager to keep exploring and learning.
you are welcome. i believe Feldenkrais has a lot to offer but not known by many. it is my mission to share my knowledge and help people and spread the benefits of this work!
Thank you so much Taro, this actually really worked...! I had been having this tension between my shoulder blades for a while and I tried stretching and many things (massage gun) and they didn't work, and I just tried this and I felt the release ... it's amazing, thank you for sharing this!
This did help a lot. I have worked as a dental hygienist for over 40 years. Had so many massages for this problem. I’m am excited to us this technique frequently to maintain.
Your style of exercise is very chi gong like. This helps a lot. I also did this and tried to let my head rest on the floor while doing this. Even though the pain is on one side I swapped out, and after the pain left, I did it twice on each side, I then let my raised arm go down slowly to the floor,back up then down to the leg and back up. It really released tension.
This gave me dramatical and drastical relief. I have been following few of your videos this evening and I feel amazing. I have yet to do few more. Thank you for sharing these videos and helping us.
I can't believe the TH-cam algorithm showed me this video. I have the EXACT problem for a few weeks now, the muscle near my right shoulder blade. I walk a lot during the day, and that thing hurts after some time and then it hurts even more during the day. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!
Thank you so much for the detailed video, I followed it thoroughly and could definitely see a big improvement in the pain and the stiffness in my right shoulder (towards the back). Especially felt it realign in a manner after the exercise and the area cooling off after feeling warm, as if tension was dissolving. This was an excellent exercise, most needed. The way you speak is also very soothing :D
Oh my goodness! I found out that my neck-to-shoulder is the real issue and the scapula was just trying to compensate for it/ they were working together more than I realized. I kept having to really calm my "neck" down during this, as it wanted to tense up. I see you have a neck video, too, so I'll be doing that. The Feldenkrais Method of slow movements of resetting the nervous system to unlock stored tension in the body is paralleled to the work by Levine in his amazing book "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness." Admittedly, I read portions of the book first and didn't realize Feldenkrais has a way of actually doing what was written. This is wonderful!
I've had discomfort and reduced range of motion in my left shoulder joint trying to reach over my right shoulder. Two sets of this exercise and the left shoulder is nearly equal to the right with no discomfort. Much gratitude Taro.
I fell and hurt my shoulder a couple of months ago. After this exercise my arm was much lighteer, the discomfort disappeared and my range of motion improved by about 70 percent..all in one minute! Amazing! And unbelievably simple. Thanks so much!!
Really great video and explanation. The tips to focus on the shoulder blade particularly on the relaxing of the arm really helped, as well as to do it slow.
Wonderful result! My pain, which is gone now, was so near the center of my back that I thought it might be my spine or rib, but it was really my shoulder. Thank you! ❤️ I'm a former Professional singer so I knew Feldenkrais could help. So happy to have found your videos and your channel!
This is a really good system. I’ve lived under chronic/intermittent musculoskeletal related pain, and certain pains create their own resonant pains within the body. When I fought to get to the point where I was capable of avoiding triggers, then I have built up my muscular balance to support,; still I cannot seem to avoid the occasional trigger condition. This means I am unable to plan ambitiously, lest I overstep and become unable to function. Adding this discipline allows me one more ‘trigger-defuser.’ This gives me hope.
Wow! Thanks for this, I swear my right arm grew in 60 seconds 😊 I hold so much tension by my right shoulder blade and have done for years. It feels better already and I can tell I'll see a major improvement by doing this regularly.
I like your approach of actually feeling what's going on. There are so many subtle things to notice as you move through the range of motion of any joint. It's fascinating as well as relaxing
I’m so glad I stumbled upon Taro. I am a mess. Fibromyalgia and old army injuries. The neck, shoulder and tmj work is amazingly effective. Yes, I have to do them multiple times a day, but they work.
Thank you. I was poking at my back all day, 16hrs working on a freight train, awkward and uncomfortable until I tried this. Lots of other aches to work on but the feeling that it can be that easy is very uplifting.
Dear Sir, this exercise has changed my life. No more pain between my shoulder blades since a long time. I can not thank you enough. Thank you so much, 🙏🏻🤗
This was amazing and relieved my pain by 80% after the first try. I am a dental hygienist that gets nerve pain in my wrist, caused by knots in my shoulder blades. such a great help. I will add this to my daily routine
These excercises are so relaxing and ease any tension.This is great and you are a fine instructor.I'm 80 and I'm not into all into those exacting excercises.Easy slow movements work best.
you really are amazing!! This and the neck/shoulder release in 30 seconds were godsend. I have been resorting to anti inflammatory painkillers or a ball/massage for release. Thank you so much. This really helped a lot!
Your exercises are changing my life Taro. I was a little bit adraid to do this one in case it didn't help. The movements are so simple that it seems impossible they could be so effective. But what the body actually responds to, vs what we think it will respond to, are apparently very different things!
I had spinal fusion surgery L5S1…every day I have been in pain. Tonight I was tired of the pain and found you. This is my second video. My neck was a lot better until I did this and it started to spasm. Love your videos.
you are welcome! After you do this exercise, you pay attention to your arm and shoulder blade, and how they move in walking, reaching for a cup, driving, desk work, etc. Then you can start to integrate new awareness and movement into your daily activities. This is when reach change starts to happen!
I regularly get a pinched nerve in my neck that causes pain between my left shoulderblade and spine. This exercise reduced the pain by about 80% almost immediately. Thank you, I’ve subscribed!
Your channels section is absolutely genius & super extensive. I’ve only seen 2 short vids from Nutritious Movement & learned a lot from both. Thanks a million! 👌👍🙏
I've had a pain in my right shoulder that has been only temporarily responsive to massage, chiropractic and acupuncture. The pain of dry needling is too much to bear. But with this one exercise, the tightness in my right shoulder and scapula released and my arm fell literally two full inches lower after doing it. All of the exercises with Taro have been AMAZING for me. I've been wanting to try feldenkrais for years, but in the early 2000s, I couldn't find a practitioner. A few years ago, I thought I'd found a practitioner, but he wasn't doing the work I was looking for. But here we are - with the likes of Taro Iwamoto doing their thing online - there are practically no excuses for not finding something that will work for each of us. Grateful for this channel 🙌
"this really worked and my knots didn't come back" = the amazing power of the nervous system Awesome!! Sounds like you will benefit from continuing this practice :)
Yes, it feels different after doing this. I’ve had a tumor on my peratid gland that has been operated on 3 x and the last operation affected my right arm at first where I could not lift it very far. That finally got better but there was something that still did not feel right in the shoulder blade. So thank you for this. Hoping it will continue to improve with doing this exercise. ❤
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I have osteoarthritis and PTSD. I tense all muscles 24/7. I did this exercise and the shoulder and neck exercise and I have never felt so relaxed before. I have minimized the pain in the neck shoulders and back. I have just saved several hundred Danish kroner per chiropractor visit. Thank you very much!!! I am just about to cry here but for good reason! Thank you !!!!
Which neck and shoulder exercise?.
I had the same experience as yourself after doing my first neck and shoulder exercise on this channel.. I was really very emotional!
@@hannahlily11 Can you please tell me what exercise did you do?.✌️
@@luyzqint3760 Sure. I'll also share the ones I have done afterwards
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OH MY GOD THANK YOU!
I had a knot between my spine and shoulder blade for weeks after [i am ashamed to admit] getting a new video game and holding the controller slouched over for long periods at a time... then I fell asleep on the couch and that did me in. I had pain down to my elbow and was almost unable to turn my head to the left.
After doing several of your neck and shoulder tension excercises, I was doing the one in this video and it sounded like someone snaped a handful of pencils in half.... and then it was just gone. I felt high it was so much better, i did not even notice my sense of touch in my hand was reduced til it came flooding back. Thank you again. I am sharing you with everyone I hear complaining of stiff neck and headaches.
I will be seeing a chiropractor soon, because it seems I have nerves pinched somewhere. But these motions have helped the temporay tension and knotting that whatever the displaced skeleton parts are aggrivating.
WOW! Taro, this really created more spaciousness and my arms felt looser and lengthened. Thanks so much for these amazing "micro exercises"
my pleasure!
I've had severe pain in my back between my shoulders for months and just doing this exercise once has already made a huge difference! Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge🙏
Glad to hear it!
Just have to say that the sun shining in your windows, w the shadows of the items on your windowsill... the sun shining in, onto the floor, naturally getting dim and then brighter... was magical. And so much better than the perfunctory "studio lighting" most ppl use these days. This natural feel really lends itself to your healing practices theme.
Might seem minor to you, or others ...but I just had to let you know that I noticed it. And it was wonderful. And your entire approach to healing, and making videos, keeps me engaged w you and your channel.
So, thank you. I am grateful that some people have held onto being genuine 🙏
Thank you!! our blinds are having some issues so I tried to put blankets over to reduce the sun reflection. never thought that people would actually enjoy this imperfect lightening. So glad to hear you actually enjoyed this natutal lighting effect!!
@@TaroIwamoto nature heals... so it makes sense that one would want to invite it in, instead of a studio that provides pseudo contentment.
Also loved the wood flooring. Just made the whole space warm as well. Kudos.
I loved that too!
I too noticed the shadows and lighting…it seemed to make the video more interesting…will be trying out this exercise soon
Thank you! I am a 46yo forcefully retired ballerina/contortionist & veterinary nurse. Last year, at 45, I was finally diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Disease. My one type one collagen came back with new-to-the-world mutations. We discovered my father has it as well (he was 72 last year & as of the one doc visit in July, we are still the only two in the genetic registry with this mutation.). Ballet was my life. I had a terrible stage injury to my right foot/ankle in June 2008 (5 years before I ever heard of HSD or EDS). My foot surgeon, who deals with ballerinas & other athletes has called it a career-ender. (Close to 3 decades of dancing & performing & 4 with teaching little ones.) I just had foot reconstruction three in December 2020. I also need my left shoulder reconstructed again, but we are holding off for as long as possible since now we know I have some collagen that just isn't really doing its job very well. I have to wait until I get paid, but am planning on becoming a Patreon supporter this week. The few videos I have watched have helped. Now that we know my true health issue after finally getting to a geneticist, I am being taken more seriously & the medical dismissals of "just fibro & mental health" comments have mostly stopped since switching to docs who deal with the constellations of EDS symptoms. (I have been dismissed for most of my adult life.) No one ever looked at all the falls, subluxations, dislocations, injuries, etc. Or put the puzzle pieces together. This video alone stopped the terrible crunching & grinding that happens in both shoulders at about a 45 degree angle. They are still catching on the way down, but at least that terrible noise is gone. I have been working towards more natural health methods, anti-inflammatory eating, etc for years now. I plan to incorporate your techniques into my daily life. With every doc visit, we seem to uncover something that has plagued me since birth, but now has a name, & therefore some coping techniques to utilize. (Like the rare Bertoletti's Syndrome back issue & some more common, but painful back conditions.) Thank you so much. I do not know how TH-cam knew I needed to look up Feldenkrais, but it was a great reminder!
I could tell a difference immediately after completing on left shoulder blade. So I decided to do the other side. There was so much tension in this area of my back it was difficult to breathe easily as I completed the exercise. I carry all my tension in my upper back and neck. Subscribed and will be checking out more videos.
Thank you for subscribing!
I got here because I have the same problem 😬 getting tired of paying for massages for nods in my shoulder blade
@@yennyjen5742 did this simple exercise help?
My arm was numb and in pain before I began and it feels soooo much better! I am so grateful for your channel! your technique is magic! So happy you appeared to me on TH-cam!
I got injured a couple years back and it’s been debilitating and nothing has worked for my tension but I’ve been admittedly binge watching your videos but this is the first tension and pain relief I’ve had in years. I’m so thankful, thank you for sharing
I'm so glad I found your videos!
I've been suffering with CPTSD and what my doctor calls "pathological" insomnia. It's horrible. Ten years now. The body has no time to recover and most of the pain and tension is in my neck. Your demonstrations have helped me so , so much and I just wanted to thank you!
"" THANK YOU ""
Same. NAET changed my life.
I'm a critical care RN, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I've been injured on the job moving patients more times than I can count, and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you, Taro!
Glad to hear!
My daughter is an ER nurse and like yourself she has hurt herself moving or restraining patients. Thank you for your work. I hope you will continue to heal your body.
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As a physio, this approach was a breath of fresh air! Definitely felt a difference. I'll be adding this to my tool box for patients - thank you 🙏
Thank you!!
This is so amazing!! At 63,you are helping me imensly!! Very helpful, God bless you!!
you are welcome!
I’m a hairdresser and my fiancée is in construction and painting. We’ve watched two of your videos and done the exercises together-he just said “I’m in love with this guy!” 😊😊😊. Thank you, looking forward to seeing more.
haha, thank you. hope i didnt make you jealous :)
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Before the exercise, I could barely feel my shoulder blades moving freely at all. After, it was as if they had been released to do their job! Thank you so much! This has helped way more than a trigger point ball ever did.
awesome!
My shoulder and shoulder blades feel so much better after just one exercise. I think your method and technique are highly effective and I think the simplicity of it makes it great. Thank you very much.
Thank you! Simple is the best!
Such a simple exercise yet amazing results, this is the second one of this guy I have tried both have helped my neck and shoulder . .. thanks … I’ll keep watching his videos ..
This was really surprising. I feel so light on my shoulders. I have a big problem with my trapezius muscles. Constant work at computer and home chores. This is something I'm surely going to do every day atleast once. Thanks sooo much.
Years of pain and tension Instantly released after watching and practicing this quick and simple exercise, Thank you so much! Tried your other videos as well and helped so much, Thank you for sharing!
I think this was more effective than my $100 chiropractor visit this morning. Thank you so much for making this content!
Thank you, Taro. It worked, I immediately felt relief on my left shoulder and neck area. And the best surprise of all, a headache which I initially thought was migraine of the left side went away just like that. I suppose it was actually a headache caused by tightening of the left scapular area. Wow! This is great! :)
Military stretches used to work but lately my blades locked up due to an older injury in my teens that comes back more often but this just released a lot of pressure that years bugged me. Thank you so much for this. You should get the military to pay you for these kinds of stretches to be put into basic training
It’s all about bringing awareness to how your body feels, relax breathe and release after that and then the effects will compound over time. There’s no instant fix ever. I love your advice and how you’re teaching awareness through your practice thank you!!
wow. just found. well explained. liked and subscribed. shoulder blade and neck tension/pain for past 6 months. I disc golf and the pain has been keeping me from throwing. felt immediate relief. like your approach and rationale and that the exercises are easy to do anywhere. THANKS!
This exercise I could have used just the other day on my left shoulder blade. O my gosh I was walking around the house hanging off things and all sorts of crazy stuff to get that knot to release next to my shoulder blade. I thought I was going to go mad with pain. Luckly, I came to my senses long enough to remember that I had an impulse vibrator that helped. Anyway, I just did this with you, and it did get rid of a small impingement in the same shoulder at the apex.
Another issue I have is in the morning with that same shoulder is it feels like the clavicle is bound up with the shoulder, not wanting to fully relax. I'll do this exercise and see if it will help correct that problem as well --- thanks for all that you do for everyone.
First, I would like to say how much I enjoy your videos. Second, I would like to say thank you, your exercises have helped me immensely. Shoulder area on my right side is always burning 🔥, this helps. My regular massage therapist retired and I haven’t been able to find anyone like him. Thanks again. You’re the best ❤️
Thank you very much for your comment!
Ten years ago I was in a horrible car accident that left me with injuries to my collarbone, ribs, sternum, and many other places. It's left me in pain ever since and with a disfigured collarbone-I didn't realize I probably needed surgery (bad advice given unfortunately). I've tried yoga and other excises, plus all kinds of other therapies, and I gotta say that your micro movement videos have changed absolutely EVERYTHING for me. First time doing this movement just now: my arm and hand of my injured side swelled up (typically happens, usually when hiking). Second time just now: I can't tell you the relief I feel! Idk how to describe this positive feeling, but it's like feeling air on my skin for the first time ever. Swelling instantly gone. I'm about to do this again.... THANK YOU and please keep making these!!
Wow! My left shoulder has been tied up forever and I’ve tried all kinds of therapies and stretches and exercises. This gave an instant result! I haven’t had this much range of motion for years! Thank you!
Thank you for your time and advice 🙏🏾 ... not the quick fix that everybody wants instantly, bit this movement certainly helped me experience less pain/discomfort after performing it. I guess I should continue doing it regularly repeatedly and see how much more difference it makes after a period or time
Just love this technique. Absolutely nothing I've ever tried works better than the Feldenkrais method of body work.
Cannot say enough good things about this method💞💋
I started hearing popping sounds (like tendons popping) coming from my chest, above the breasts and instantly noticed the tension and tight pulling sensation started to dissipate without soreness like you get from trigger point therapy and massage.
Absolutely magic!
This was instant relief for me, thank you so much! I even used my massager to see if the knots were still there, thinking that just the pain went away, but they are both gone thank you so much! Your video is the truth all these other videos have never helped, yours is the first!🤗
I love all of your videos. Combining this video with your Scoliosis video has relieved the acute chronic pain in my hips, back, neck and shoulder.
Awesome!!
I just wanted to add that all of these simple movements i have seen in a few of your videos now have worked wonders for me. I have had a bunch of knots and misalignments from heavy manual labour, martial arts, driving, deskwork and carrying a toddler everywhere. Pretty much everything that felt broken in my body have had a permanent solve thanks to your videos. I had managed with stretching and training etc before but never really felt ok. Sure, i do these now and again, but it awakened more posture awareness during many activities and I just feel better over all. So, you know, thank you. Good shit. I didn't search for these, but here i am and better for it. ❤️
Glad you somehow found my videos by accident and benefitted from them!
This work is amazing thank you so much … my shoulder blades are releasing and I have taken on board the advice about letting them flow and move as I walk .. this has been a challenge for so long and now I am delighted to find this gorgeous solution
I Just found you today ,and I have to say I love the way you speak is very gentle and soothing. The exercise is very effective for releasing tension, thanks a lot for it. Blessings from Spain 🙏🏽💗
Thank you thank you! My wife and I visited Spain about 10 years ago and we absolutely loved it!!
I started today with a tension headache. Did 3 of you videos in a row now the tension is gone. Wow so nice.
I did the one where you slowly raise shoulder hold then slowly release. The one where you move your elbows/shoulders in connection then this one. I feel the release in my muscles. Thank you years of chiropractic and medical massage this may be the missing link to relief
I must admit I was a teeny tiny disappointed there wasn't a child with a hammer...smile. But this was great for my neck. The shoulder muscles tighten to where I have very bad headaches. This was perfect. Than you.
Hello Taro! this is so helpful. I don't know if you've already done this, but it would be so helpful to have you do a series of exercises ONLY for a complete rep, with a voice over ONLY where you give instructions, WITHOUT stopping. Thanks for this if you can. I have watched 4 of your exercises today and even with an hour massage, tension relieving exercises for 3 weeks, this is the best I have felt. Bless you. Appreciate you so much.
WOW! I felt an improvement in just one try. Amazing! Will definitely keep doing this. THANK YOU!!!!!
I can really feel a difference before/after ! As I have many painful knots from the base of the skull to the lower back , since more than 10 years, it's a true gift each time I get a relief !!! Thank you Taro !!!
great you could feel a difference!
Thank you so much Taro for this video. My left shoulder blade has been a problem since an injury 1997. Nothing has worked. When I learned how to properly bend (from your excellent pain free back pdf) it intensified that shoulder pain. I just tried this exercise. I can tell a slight difference. That is enough motivation to practice it diligently. Thank you again.
I've injured my left shoulder for 10 years. This is what cured me permanently with acupressure. 1) go to the left foot, to the left ankle. Apply outward pressure from the middle of the top of the foot where the ankle crease is, and go across just around below the ankle bone to the left to the side of the foot. It must be very painful. Repeat 7 times. Do the same on the right foot. This will kick out the shoulder pressure and tension. 2) go to the left elbow. With the tip of the middle finger on the right, you should feel an indentation at the left elbow where the bones meet. Bend the left arm a bit. Apply backwards and forwards pressure at the groove. You really need to reach into the groove and it should hurt a lot. Do seven times. 3) wrap your right arm around your neck in the front, putting the inside of the elbow close to your chin. Where your middle finger touches your bone plate in the back is the point you want to apply pressure. But don't do it there first because it hurts a lot. Go to the right side first. Have someone go to the right side ,just symmetrical to that point on the left. Tell your friend to use his or elbow to get more strength and apply rotational pressure. But before doing this he or she should find the spot with the fingers to see where it hurts the most. That's what you need. Do 7 times. Then go to the left side. Check where it hurts the most symmetrically to the spot on the right side. Do 7 times. Your injured shoulder pain on the left should kick out at least 60 per cent. You have to do the first time right. Later on you can do yourself in the back with a ball in a sock. Physical therapy alleviates the pain but doesn't cure perfectly. It took me 9 months to cure completely but I religiously do 3 times a day. You get 80 per cent after 3 months but if you don't continue it will go back. I stopped doing any exercises that affect my shoulder and back. You need to isolate it for a cure. A little deviation sets it back. I only did finger exercises, feet, toes and hips. Very slowly. Good luck.
@@happyday868 thank you Ha Phan for your reply. I appreciate the time you took to share your personal experience. I copied your reply and will begin working on what helped you. Again, thank you for taking the time to reply to me ~
@@wisdomgemsfrommsquiettime1638 Really try and make sure the spot you find really hurts, feeling like your finger is caught in a door. This is the only method of acupressure I learned from a monk that solves a deep chronic problem permanently. Do it religiously 3 times a day. You just undo the blockage. Don't get caught with the permanence of the injury. If your brain still works, you can heal. One of our gurus was successful with 60 people last year with Parkinson's and they were able to sit up and bring the leg to the bench. I feel so happy when I was able to fix my shoulder and want nobody caught in the western trap I was driven into. Your body will heal. Breathing right is also very important.
@@happyday868 Thank you again
This was really helpful! I often have those stubborn, painful knots between my shoulder blades and they drive me insane - this exercise actually helped! Thank you so, so much.
I noticed that you're giving free pain relief for many people out of the goodness in your heart. and have done what many of chiros i've been to haven't, establish the mental reasoning behind the madness. thank you mr. iwamoto
This is so helpful! As a nursing student/working at the hospital, I'm so guilty of that locked-in scapula position and it causes daily headaches. Thank you so very much. You are a blessing. 💕
So so good amazing how quickly the body responds to these exercises! Thanks so much
For the first time, I’ve had a stubborn knot release without having to have outside aid ie a person or apparatus. Thank you so much for this information.
Thank you for your sharing your knowledge so generously. Until a few days ago, (when TH-cam recommended one of your videos), I had never even heard of Feldenkrais, let alone been able to find such ease in my body. The results from the simplicity and gentleness of the movements are astounding! With much gratitude I am eager to keep exploring and learning.
you are welcome. i believe Feldenkrais has a lot to offer but not known by many. it is my mission to share my knowledge and help people and spread the benefits of this work!
Thank you so much Taro, this actually really worked...! I had been having this tension between my shoulder blades for a while and I tried stretching and many things (massage gun) and they didn't work, and I just tried this and I felt the release ... it's amazing, thank you for sharing this!
You are welcome! This is the power of the nervous system!
This did help a lot. I have worked as a dental hygienist for over 40 years. Had so many massages for this problem. I’m am excited to us this technique frequently to maintain.
Your style of exercise is very chi gong like. This helps a lot. I also did this and tried to let my head rest on the floor while doing this. Even though the pain is on one side I swapped out, and after the pain left, I did it twice on each side, I then let my raised arm go down slowly to the floor,back up then down to the leg and back up. It really released tension.
Glad this helped you!
Seriously Taro, thank you and God bless you.
Thank you for this simple exercise - I can feel a change and have a growing awareness of how my body moves by watching your videos
This gave me dramatical and drastical relief. I have been following few of your videos this evening and I feel amazing. I have yet to do few more. Thank you for sharing these videos and helping us.
my pleasure!
I can't believe the TH-cam algorithm showed me this video. I have the EXACT problem for a few weeks now, the muscle near my right shoulder blade. I walk a lot during the day, and that thing hurts after some time and then it hurts even more during the day. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!
Thank you . All your exercises are fantastic. The results are instantaneous. Your truly know your stuff.
Thank you so much for the detailed video, I followed it thoroughly and could definitely see a big improvement in the pain and the stiffness in my right shoulder (towards the back). Especially felt it realign in a manner after the exercise and the area cooling off after feeling warm, as if tension was dissolving. This was an excellent exercise, most needed. The way you speak is also very soothing :D
Thank you! Glad to hear that the video was helpful for you!
Oh my goodness! I found out that my neck-to-shoulder is the real issue and the scapula was just trying to compensate for it/ they were working together more than I realized. I kept having to really calm my "neck" down during this, as it wanted to tense up. I see you have a neck video, too, so I'll be doing that. The Feldenkrais Method of slow movements of resetting the nervous system to unlock stored tension in the body is paralleled to the work by Levine in his amazing book "In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness." Admittedly, I read portions of the book first and didn't realize Feldenkrais has a way of actually doing what was written. This is wonderful!
I've had discomfort and reduced range of motion in my left shoulder joint trying to reach over my right shoulder. Two sets of this exercise and the left shoulder is nearly equal to the right with no discomfort. Much gratitude Taro.
that's great!
I fell and hurt my shoulder a couple of months ago. After this exercise my arm was much lighteer, the discomfort disappeared and my range of motion improved by about 70 percent..all in one minute! Amazing! And unbelievably simple. Thanks so much!!
Thats great news!
Really great video and explanation. The tips to focus on the shoulder blade particularly on the relaxing of the arm really helped, as well as to do it slow.
Wonderful result! My pain, which is gone now, was so near the center of my back that I thought it might be my spine or rib, but it was really my shoulder. Thank you! ❤️ I'm a former Professional singer so I knew Feldenkrais could help. So happy to have found your videos and your channel!
This is a really good system. I’ve lived under chronic/intermittent musculoskeletal related pain, and certain pains create their own resonant pains within the body. When I fought to get to the point where I was capable of avoiding triggers, then I have built up my muscular balance to support,; still I cannot seem to avoid the occasional trigger condition. This means I am unable to plan ambitiously, lest I overstep and become unable to function. Adding this discipline allows me one more ‘trigger-defuser.’ This gives me hope.
How things going
You have got to be kidding me!? I've been trying to figure out how to fix this for years and that's all it took? Thank you!
Wow! Thanks for this, I swear my right arm grew in 60 seconds 😊 I hold so much tension by my right shoulder blade and have done for years. It feels better already and I can tell I'll see a major improvement by doing this regularly.
Finally, something that actually works! Thanks man, better than a half dozen physical therapists!
Thanks! Accessible Feldenkrais instruction, much appreciated
I like your approach of actually feeling what's going on. There are so many subtle things to notice as you move through the range of motion of any joint. It's fascinating as well as relaxing
Glad you enjoyed it!
I’m so glad I stumbled upon Taro. I am a mess. Fibromyalgia and old army injuries. The neck, shoulder and tmj work is amazingly effective. Yes, I have to do them multiple times a day, but they work.
Thank you. I was poking at my back all day, 16hrs working on a freight train, awkward and uncomfortable until I tried this. Lots of other aches to work on but the feeling that it can be that easy is very uplifting.
Thanks it helped me! I honestly didn't think it would but it did. Cheers sir
Dear Sir, this exercise has changed my life. No more pain between my shoulder blades since a long time. I can not thank you enough. Thank you so much, 🙏🏻🤗
Great! Thank you for the comment!
This was amazing and relieved my pain by 80% after the first try. I am a dental hygienist that gets nerve pain in my wrist, caused by knots in my shoulder blades. such a great help. I will add this to my daily routine
My second video I have watched this evening and feeling so much less pain. Can't wait to do more videos! Thank you so much.
These excercises are so relaxing and ease any tension.This is great and you are a fine instructor.I'm 80 and I'm not into all into those exacting excercises.Easy slow movements work best.
Wonderful!
you really are amazing!! This and the neck/shoulder release in 30 seconds were godsend.
I have been resorting to anti inflammatory painkillers or a ball/massage for release.
Thank you so much. This really helped a lot!
Your exercises are changing my life Taro. I was a little bit adraid to do this one in case it didn't help. The movements are so simple that it seems impossible they could be so effective. But what the body actually responds to, vs what we think it will respond to, are apparently very different things!
This worked! Wow, loving all your videos. They are simple yet super effective.
thank you! simple and practical are my main focus.
I had spinal fusion surgery L5S1…every day I have been in pain. Tonight I was tired of the pain and found you. This is my second video. My neck was a lot better until I did this and it started to spasm. Love your videos.
Thank you it did work and I felt the tension gone thanks I love all your videos 🙂😍
glad to hear it!
This does work very well. Thank you for sharing the info, Taro.
you are welcome! After you do this exercise, you pay attention to your arm and shoulder blade, and how they move in walking, reaching for a cup, driving, desk work, etc. Then you can start to integrate new awareness and movement into your daily activities. This is when reach change starts to happen!
Thank you! I felt the relief immediately.
You are saving my life... thank you a lot!
my pleasure!
I felt immediate relief after doing this exercise - amazing!
Nice!
Wow, definitely a positive difference in the shoulder after doing this simple and easy technique - thank you so much, Taro, it's really great.
glad to hear!
I regularly get a pinched nerve in my neck that causes pain between my left shoulderblade and spine. This exercise reduced the pain by about 80% almost immediately. Thank you, I’ve subscribed!
Glad to hear!
Definitely felt an improvement from before and after. Thx for your videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Love it! You & your channel is a very rare gem. Your integrity/honesty is exemplary to the max. Kudos to Taro! 👌🙏👏❤️
Your channels section is absolutely genius & super extensive. I’ve only seen 2 short vids from Nutritious Movement & learned a lot from both. Thanks a million! 👌👍🙏
Iwamoto... thank you. I have to repeat this exercise more later.
its been more helpfull than the streching ive been doing for years
glad to hear it! This is teaching the brain/nervous system to change how we move!
Wow. I could certainly feel a difference. Amazing. Thank you so much. Lynn.
Taro you are a hero!
I felt immediate results on both sides. Wow, amazing stuff this Feldenkrais. Thanks, Taro.
my pleasure!
Been waiting for this video. Many thanks! So helpful after years of tension.
I've had a pain in my right shoulder that has been only temporarily responsive to massage, chiropractic and acupuncture. The pain of dry needling is too much to bear. But with this one exercise, the tightness in my right shoulder and scapula released and my arm fell literally two full inches lower after doing it. All of the exercises with Taro have been AMAZING for me. I've been wanting to try feldenkrais for years, but in the early 2000s, I couldn't find a practitioner. A few years ago, I thought I'd found a practitioner, but he wasn't doing the work I was looking for. But here we are - with the likes of Taro Iwamoto doing their thing online - there are practically no excuses for not finding something that will work for each of us. Grateful for this channel 🙌
Thank you!!
@@TaroIwamoto Thank you for your channel! Wishing you wellness and success for sharing this valuable information.
@@JBBastien thank you so much!
I am amazed how this really worked and my knots didn't come back! I would love to do full classes with you Taro.
Wonderful! That's the amazing power of the nervous system!
"this really worked and my knots didn't come back" = the amazing power of the nervous system
Awesome!! Sounds like you will benefit from continuing this practice :)
Instantly got relief in my right shoulder bade and I can feel more control of the muscle groups in that area🔥🔥🔥
wonderful!
This was such a big help thank you!!!
Yes, it feels different after doing this. I’ve had a tumor on my peratid gland that has been operated on 3 x and the last operation affected my right arm at first where I could not lift it very far. That finally got better but there was something that still did not feel right in the shoulder blade. So thank you for this. Hoping it will continue to improve with doing this exercise. ❤
my pleasure! keep me posted!