I am a family physician from Canada, your video’s are amazing. Very practical and short with lots of explanation which make sense: I have been advising my patients to use your website. I am so impressed with your dedication to help mankind . God bless you.
I got rid of my Degenerative disc disease with a herbal cure remedy from dr Oyalo . I met dr Oyalo on RUclips channel with his name dr Oyalo and after consultations I got his cure and it really work for me
I'm 16 years old, and I have problems sleeping because of neck pain. I'm so glad I watched this because I think I've been doing the wrong exercises. Thank you so much for educating us about this 😓
i will give you some great advice. 1. Get a length of inner tube from a small motorcyle, like a 150 cc front wheel inner tube.You can get this for free out of many motorcycle repair shop rubbish bins. 2. Grasp the length of inner tube with both hands, palms down or forward, two to four inches apart. 3. Sit on a stool. Set your shoulders back and down (so your scapulae are flat) and keep your chin tucked (good posture) pull the tube apart in different directions - to the side, overhead, forward. One great exercise to to do these pull-aparts with your hands tounching the top of your chest. Again, pull back and down. 4. You won't get much stretch from the tube, especially at first. When you get stronger, you will get more stretch. But these are semi-isometric holds (meaning that there is little muscle lengthening and muscle fiber tearing but there is still some stimulation of the Golgi tendons, which makes it a very effective exercise) . 5. Maintain the holds at maximum strength (i.e., maximum muscle contraction) for at least six seconds (it takes a few seconds to build to your maximum contraction, so say ten seconds per hold). If you like, hold the holds even longer. I do the chest pull-aparts for up to a minute. 6. Your effort counts most of all. Put in maximum effort once you get max contraction. It is only for six seconds! 7. Do it just once a day for a few reps or even as many times a day as you like and every day too. Isometrics do not cause injury, but these are semi-isometric, meaning it is hard to overdo them, but not impossible. Have a rest day occasionally when you feel like it. It is up to you, but it becomes a little addictive, so watch out. 8. These exercises work hands, forearms, upper arms, shoulders, traps, neck, upper back and lats. You will be filling out your T shirts differently very fast. If you do these holds as hard as you can, you will see results very, very fast. Keep those shoulders back and down! Remember that. This is a very good exercise for those who spend a lot of time in poor posture at the computer or phone.
Damn! Can’t believe I have been faithfully doing neck exercises for YEARS taught by a massage therapist WHICH DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD! Thanks for THE RESCUE!!!🔑
I'm a hairstylist of 40+ years. Bone spurs, nerve pinching, periods of numb hands, long history of chiropractor visits of adjustments, recent mri with spine surgeon. I will change my approach in stretches to your methods. How have I not been taught this before. Makes perfect sense. Thank you for your content
Dear Doctor Mandell i am 33 years old and had been having morning headaches because of my neck i tried ur exercises and its been 15 days i am bot having them GOD BLESS YOU WITHOUT UR VIDEO MY LIFE WOULD STILL BE MUSERABLE
I had the headaches, too. Go to a good massage therapist. I recommend one that practices the Chinese methods. Let them know what's wrong with your neck, and they'll give a very specific massage that targets the back of your skull. Trust me. Get it done.
I told my physiotherapist that the neck stretching exercises he wanted me to do increased the pain more and I did not want to do it again. I mean, that's why. You are a miracle Dr. Mandell!🙏 Unfortunately, millions of people continue to do stretching exercises shown by physiotherapists because of this problem; they are not getting better, they are getting worse. So sad. And besides you're paying to be worse.
I’m 35 and have 3 herniated discs pushing against the spinal cord. Stenosis. Doctors recommended immediate surgery I refused. Decided to take vitamin, k,b,c daily along with a neck brace. I now have strength back in my legs, my equilibrium is back balance is perfect. So it’s definitely healing. Avoid surgery and take it easy. Surgery should be the absolute last resort.
You're the first chiropractor I have ever heard give exercises to strengthen muscles and realign things to ease pain. Most want you to come in regularly for "adjustments". What a breath of fresh air!
I’m 71 years old and I work out 5 times a week I do 10000 steps in 1 1/2 hours on a average day I walk 16000-18000 steps I also do weights. Stretching properly is a big key to body aches. I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis but I won’t let that stop me.
I am in the UK and so thrilled to have found this video. I I knew my posture was bad and now I know why I am in pain and miserable. Just thought it was old age, I am 82 and do Yoga and Pilates, so pretty fit. I shall be doing these exercises all through the day. And no more sitting knitting at night for a while. Thank you so informative.
In short, don't stretch backwards or sideways, that'll compress nerves. Instead, use the trap stretch and chin-tuck shown from 10:50 onwards, and the stationary neck muscle excercises at around 15:20. I'll remember those. Been waking up with sleeping arms lately. Will also consult my local doctor for personalised advise.
Watching this video has made me so emotional, for the thought of how these amazing people give up their time to help others, couldn't talk to my hubby I was so overcome. God bless you doctor Mandell. 🙏😇❤️
I've been having neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and just watching this video I followed what you were saying, and instantly I felt better. Not 100% but my neck muscles loosened up and my head was moving just like it was a hinge that had been oiled. And that explanation about the smaller disk space and compressing the nerves in the back is a lot of help to understand what kind of exercise is wrong or right. I'm so grateful for all the things that you share, and the fact that you are doing this for free. Plus all your positive food for thought. God bless you.
I had the headaches, too. Go to a good massage therapist. I recommend one that practices the Chinese methods. Let them know what's wrong with your neck, and they'll give you a very specific massage that targets the back of your skull.
I was diagnosed with spondylitis 5 years ago and have gone through horrible bouts of spasms and pain. PT helped, but the MDs never explained to me about what it was or how to manage the disease. Thank you for this most informative video.
Finally, someone that really gets it. My chiropractor and my gym instructor both have it wrong when they are trying to get people with compressed/bulging discs to do warm up exercises/at home exercises that actually harm them instead of make them better. I've gotten to where I know the correct way to exercise for my specific conditions. Thanks for your helpful/ insightful videos.
What kind of doc do you recommend going to? I have basic insurance idk if I can afford a neurologist but my primary doc is not able to help me with my problem. I get tingling pins and needles all over. Most problematic areas being my face hands and feet. I also get sharp pains all around my ribs front and back. Worse when eating high sugar diet and poor posture while sleeping.
Wow, wow, wow! Thank you so very much for this invaluable information. I was diagnosed with spinal spondylosis, like many other people I know in their fifties, about 1 -1/2 ago and I've been through the mill with orthopedic surgeons who recommended arthritis meds and surgery, many wasted sessions at PT, plus a host of other remedies that did nothing (and in some cases made my pain worse). The chin pull exercises, after just three days, have actually made a difference, and now I have hope that by continuing to do these and correcting my posture, I can fix this and finally be pain free going forward. Everyone should watch this video. Thank you, Dr. Mandell.
I have this issue and Physical Therapy had me doing all the wrong exercises. It made the pain, numbness, weakness worse! I’m so thankful you posted this. 🙏🙏🙏
Dr. Mandell is one of the truly best Dr. I’ve seen in my life of 58 years, love him! He is so right. I’m almost crippled wish I found him much much sooner.
Doc i have this problem and hialal hernia and cannot sleep well dont with side to sleep on when i sleep on back i feel better bam happy for you sharing this info and for making my life better love you doc
EXACTLY what I have! Im a nurse and it really helps to understand the whys and wherefores... I think if you understand and can visualize what's going on in your body, it helps you personalize treatment and you learn to care for yourself and take an active role in healing. So important! Thank you for teaching us!!!
Dr Mandell you are an answer to my prayers. I have been suffering with this never ending head pain since August and a 15 to 20 minutes watching this video and doing chin tucks without the other bad stretches I have watched on you tube and been doing, my head pain, and dizziness is so much better. I will do these exercise and keep my face out my phone so much. This pain has effected my daily life so much I have to improve my posture ASAP. Thank you so much for this information
This is mind-blowing! I have cervical spondylosis, a bulging disc at C2-C3, Occipital Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia. My Pain Specialist/Neurologist gave me exercises with neck flexion backwards (hanging backwards); neck flexion forward (chin to chest); leaning head to the Left/Right to stretch and also to pull gently looking downward at a 45 degree angle and hold all for 10 counts. Which is absolutely shocking, because this lesson is explaining all of those movements are just causing more flare and more damage. Thank you so much for the clarification!🙏🏽🌻
I'm 16 right now and have this problem already for 2 years. Just been diagnosed. Went to the doctor in the Netherlands but she didn't take me serious, said it was just puberty. My mom also thought that I was making it up a bit. While on a holiday in HK my family from HK took me serious and took me to a doctor to get a X-Ray. Before i went to the doctor i just thought that it were triggerpoints so when he diagnosed me with this i was shocked. I now exercise everyday and have to stretch my neck every 20 minutes to improve it. It is now a lot better than before but i have pay constant attention to it. I'm 16 but have the body of an eighty year old. People be aware of your posture and exercise!
Check out Dr. Berg's videos, he describes how certain nutrient deficiencies can contribute to poor posture, he has 2500 short videos, I think you can get some really good advice from him.
I'm just 18 with so much to achieve, i never got anything in the x-ray. They just said it was the nerve that's causing it. I feel dizzy and giddy, just don't know how to live normally now.
I am a hairdresser and have all of these problems so I just want to thank you for this video because I’ve been searching for years for help and I hope and pray seeing this video isn’t too late. Love and God Bless YOU!
@@israelmendez2259 yes massages every other week, see a chiropractor once a month if possible. Dizziness is pretty much on my left side only. Take care of your spine/body my barber friend,something I should have done😢.
Have suffered 6 whiplashes, discs are stacked upon each other with double bone spurs on each one. No one has ever given me more helpful and useful info than I learned here. Bless you!
I’m 4 years late but so glad I found this video. I’m 31 and started having these symptoms at 28. It started with tension headaches then I started having tingling and numbness in my arm. I’ve been to the neurologist who did all of these test to tell me nothing was wrong but I was still in pain. He prescribed me gabepitin which didn’t do much. Never did he mention that my posture was causing my pain. He never suggested any of the exercises you’ve mentioned just a prescription and injections! Why are doctors like this?
Allopathic physicians are great for the serious diseases or surgery - otherwise, chiros osteos naturopaths are my weapons of choice...next to REIKI. 🧡🌹
Because they don't care about sick people. You're still young. Go to a physiotherapist and set up a proper exercise program to do every day to help your spine and muscles. Stick to those exercises because it's so easily to fall back to 0 and poor posture. Take care of your spine now and your older self will thank you. I suffer from multiple back issues too. Proper back exercises are our friends. Pills solve nothing in the long run when it comes to back issues.
I wish I have seen this before my neck and back pain ruined my life. I have spent tons of money and time trying to fix it, learnt and done those wrong moves you mentioned in the video. You have no idea how grateful I am. Thank you, thank you so much!
I was just diagnosed with cervical spndylosis and this informational video really shines a light on what I have been doing wrong. I want to thank you for this powerful information that I will use as a tool to relief some pain.
Hairdresser 40 years. Your stretches have helped immensely. I have avoided surgery and no longer see a chiropractor. Thank you for all your great education and stretches.
After 40 years i am hoping she got to retire and do something else. Those who have never done hair have very little understanding of how hard the job is on the entire body. So glad he recognizes this in this video
Super helpful. I am only 28 years old and have had perfect posture my entire life. About 2 years ago I noticed my posture starting to decline. Technology is really going to ruin us...thank you for this video.
You are right about technology ruining us, check out Dr. Berg's videos here on RUclips, he explains nutrition deficiencies that can contribute to poor posture.
I promise you if you do the chin exercise consistently you will go back to ur good old posture. And it's a good habit against developing a bad posture due to aging
At 28 I was filing for disability after a failed neck and back surgery. Before technology, I grew up with poor posture due to joint hypermobility. I want to bring posture awareness to schools, as it pains me to see these kids with horrible posture. Back in my day (I'm 40 now), kyphotic posture was rare.
I'm 18 and it's the 3rd time in months that I've experienced this neck/shoulder pain with headaches and nausea... I didn't understand what could have caused it until I watched this video! I'll try these exercises for sure. Thank you so much!!
You’re the only person that knows how to stream live correctly.. Not only that but you’re honestly here to help us.. You’re not about numbers or ego.. Thank you for sharing knowledge and love.
I have been in pain for days with vertigo all the symptoms and most importantly lots of pain. I have completely been doing the wrong stretching and after a few minutes just doing the double chin tuck I have relief. Incredible. So simple I was massively over correcting and possibly doing more damage to myself. Thank you for this channel.
Finally, there is someone who addresses this incredibly big problem. This is exactly what I inform all my patients about. There are so many consequential problems that come because of this. Especially when the patient gets the recommendation to stretch completely wrong which only makes everything much worse! Thank you so much for this video. so valuable🤩👍🏼
@@wahmodijiwah4201 i used to use writing as a good way to remember things, but i started using my eyes more. But if your writing is must try to get it done in the best position possible, something better than nothing. best of luck
This was the greatest info given to me. I stopped all those stretches and just did the neck jut as I call it. My neck already feels better. And the heaviness is slowly leaving off my shoulders. Thanks
Thank you for making this posture issue so clear and understandable! Especially, thank you for showing us how to fix the problem, both for ourselves and for our children. ❤
When im watching Dr. Mandell's videos the pain that i feel always go away. I feel the relief, i feel the comfort. Thank you so much Dr. God bless you always
Excellent information! Thank you. I woke up one day in terrible pain at the back of the neck and in the trapezius muscle. My doc prescribed physical therapy. Everything she told me to do simply cause more pain, so I just stopped. Now I have been watching you videos and doing those exercises that don't cause any pain and I feel like I'm improving.
Thank you! I came across your video accidentally. I have cervical spondylosis and have been dangling my head left, right, up, down, trying rubber bands behind my neck and many more making sometimes the pain even worse. Trying just the few you mentioned for four days reduced the pain by quite a bit, definitely more than 60%. I can even ride my road bike with a minimal of discomfort by the end of the ride! Thank you!
Good video! Dr. Mandell. I had a stiff neck for two years. Finally got diagnosed with spinal stenosis and disc degeneration. Received surgery with spinal fusion and doing great! I would say I feel about 90 % better.
I'm 18 and I developed sudden frequent contractions of the muscles in my neck especially when I study and it makes it really hard to do that and every doctor I went to didn't want to even adress the issue. I don't know what to do but ill try these exercises out for sure. Thanks doctor you're a great person
Unfortunately I have been doing yoga and the wrong exercises. Thank you so much for these corrective exercises. Already I can feel a release of pain and tension from trapped nerves. This is just what I need after 35 years of teaching and working on computers. I will practice these movements every day to slowly improve my posture and to become pain free. Thank you so much for educating those of us that truly need this help
I do a lot of yoga and the upward dog aggravates my C-5 thru C-7! I've noticed that. Other Yoga exercises I can't do when they say to have your neck stretched upright. But other Yoga exercises are very beneficial for my cervical area and help out a lot.
I love yoga & was recently diagnosed with “arthritis in my neck. Also got some incorrect exercises from PT. I will have to determine which positions are not good for me.
As a permanent makeup artist, I hang my head over my clients faces for 8 + hours each day. I can’t thank you enough for the information- the reason behind the symptoms! I’ve experienced horrifying vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus. . . I will religiously do the exercises you laid out clearly and easily here! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
As a student of physical education at one time, and a student of "LIFE" in the flesh. I must give you, your well earned accolades. I have much love and ultimate respect for your teachings. It's obvious you studied subjects other than your "major" in college. Therefore, "Much admiration and respect!" Thank you for caring in this day and age. Those like us, greatly appreciate. May God continue to bless you in your efforts. I humbly say, in the name of "my" Lord and Savior, "JESUS CHRIST". AMEN.
I'm in physical therapy right now. My PCP said my neck looked terrible in the x-ray. Your videos are fantastic and she gave me the same isometric exercise that you suggested. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
As one spine guy said, treat the patient not the MRI (or X-ray). I have a disc bluging into spinal canal and spurs front and back in my neck. Even after MRI they cannot tell me which is causing 2 fingers of each hand to be numb. I don't have pain in the neck. I felt panicky that more of my hands would get numb and I wouldn't be able to drive. She finally did some physical exam tests and thinks it may be carpal tunnel. In both hands? Don't think so. I'm getting relief from PT, building muscles. As usual what I found out on my own has helped me more than stuff they prescribed. Alpha lipoic acid has helped tingling/numbness in toes. My lower back is trashed but haven't had images done as Medicare won't treat more than one section at a time! I was thinking of going to spine surgeon for an opinion then decided not to. Then thought maybe neurologist but don't think so. Need to save money for the supplements that will help me that Medicare won't pay for. And for PT which will run out at some point. Been going to chiro for decades but he's never given me pt exercises or changed his treatments over the years. Bought infrared light and am using that. Ones that are affordable don't penetrate deeply though, according to my PT. Seems to help sometimes on the bonier parts. Repetition may be needed.
@@sallyshipwreck4315 hi can you please suggest shall we use infrared light by our own? If so per day how many times can use? If we over used it may cause any side effects? Plz suggest
I am so grateful to have found your video.. I am 63 years of age and have just been diagnosed with degenerative disk. Oh my heavens , what pain I had but now I am aeating a test to see what extent of damage has been done. This video is going to be at the top of my page
This has profound implications for this generation of kids who've spent 6-8hrs in front of a laptop for school most of this year.... Thank you for the exercise tips. I've been in physical therapy several times, and been given the "don't" exercises.
I have spondolthesis and have been told to do most of these same exercises by a physical therapist. I have noticed the ones requiring the turning of my head to the side cause pain, and now I understand why. Thank you for this video.
Excellent as always Dr. I have painful left side neck into shoulder to elbow pain daily. Sciatica pain almost daily on my left side, I'm 60 and your video just now relieved all of the above the waist pain, and now I'm going to search for sciatica stretches perhaps? I'm sure you gotta have some in your treasure trove of videos. Blessings dear sir, and thankyou.😌🕉♾
I have the issues talked about in this video. One thing that has helped me beyond belief is, learning to sleep on my back. Its not easy if your a side or front sleeper but I promise you it will improve your situation no matter your condition.
Great video, I have all those symptoms at the moment, probably from 40 years working as a painter & decorator. I have seen a neurologist and waiting results from an MRI. Even though my gp put my ear problems(tinnitus)down to the spine, the neurologist didn't think so, even though I said from my research it seems connected. I'm so glad you have explained it properly.
Thank you! I suffer from this issue and it’s so painful. Specially at night, my muscles in my upper body go into spasms. Thank you for pointing out what not to do - no wonder the side head stretch and the tilt your head back always leave me feeling terrible. These exercises that you are sharing definitely help to relief the tension. Thank you for sharing your knowledge w the world! God bless you!
Same! mine started when I was 23, now 26 lol been to all shits altogether others dont understand what im going through and call it panic attack and stuff 😂
I’ve done years on and off physical therapy and light stretches and workouts…. Never made me feel entirely better. Once I tried your methods of stretches… I realized these are much much better for me and helped my mobility in my neck. I’m grateful for your information to give us knowledge
Thank you Doctor for the very useful explanations and warnings. God bless you for this public health service that you are doing. Many times our doctors and chiropractors are too busy to spend time making these explanations. The better we understand the anatomy and physiology of the problem, the better we can take and apply positive recommendations and avoid harmful ones.
Dr Mandell thankyou for your excellent video. This video needs to be shared in schools, college's areas of education to support cervical spine health in our young especially, high uses of the internet!
homayoun Shirazi ch5138 florida...but then YOU could have looked it up in like 5 seconds rather than alluding that he's misrepresenting himself. He accepts medicare which a lot of docs either DON'T or they bill for the difference which he doesn't. You should examine your own motives...bc he's helping a lot of ppl including me! Shameful man...really shameful.
I suffered a stroke recently and was also told I have arthritis in my neck. When I turn left or right, I can hear bones cracking. I get bad headaches and always have neck and shoulder pain. I was doing years of sit-ups in the army and all the stretches you mentioned we should not do. I tried just the chin tuck while watching and felt immediate release in pressure radiating in the back of my neck up to my head. WOW YOU ARE AMAZING!!! So glad I found you! I’m going to practice all of this and try the turmeric and ginger. THANK YOU!!!
My occipital bone is clicking as well if I do flexion and extensions. I have neck pain and pain, burning, tingling sensation in my arms, hand, finger and also my lower extremities. My grip become weak now. Sometimes I become afraid. Started my turmeric last month. And now I will start this exercise.
So good! Thank you!! I recently had a school employee look at me unusual when I had to explain she couldnt text my son in class. We made a decision NOT to give him a cell phone just yet. She looked at me as if we were depriving him. We've said for years that we believe devices cause neck problems, and didnt want our kids to unnecessarily suffer in adulthood. And we also agree that preventable neck conditions will become an epidemic. So much so, I have even discussed with my own children about choosing a spouse who is not addicted to devices and consequently disabled from that addiction. I cannot imagine how costly that will be for families, the healthcare system and taxpayers.
1 week before my doctor told me i have spondylosis .....thankyou for explaining this so clearly. very effective video. but my doctor told me i spondylosis because of lack of calcium.
Wow, finally I understand what's going on with me. Thank you Dr. I pray it's not too late. I'm already suffering. I'm starting these exercises now and yes, of course I was doing it the wrong way. No wonder no relief. God Bless you abundantly
Doc, thank you so very much for this!!! Procrastination has saved me because I had “saved” a video of neck exercises to help with my neck issues and found this one before I did all those wrong movements! You are the BEST and I will implement these proper exercises going forward. p.s. You make EVERY day a GREAT day and I wish the same for you❣️
You renewed my faith in dr’s I have moderate ddd, cervical spond. And disc herniation in 3 places I’m 37 it’s pretty devastating pain. I don’t take any chemicals so I see a chiropractor. I can barely keep a job because of severe pain I am trying so hard to recover and reverse this issue so I appreciate learning from your videos! Thank you so so much for your loving heart!♥️
I WENT TO SEE MY PCP FOR NECK PAIN SHE STARTED MOVING MY NECK, NEXT DAY I WOKE UP WITH VERTIGO WENT TO THE ER AND STAYED FOR ALMOST A WEEK, IT WAS HORRIBLE. THIS VIDEO IS HELPING ME SO MUCH!! THANK YOU DOCTOR, MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Dear Dr. Mandell, you do and once again did a great job. I appreciate what you do. I am particularly thankful for this video. At the moment, I am having a severe neck pain and you taught me something even my doctors did not say/explain. Only one comment for helping other videos. It would be easier for us to understand if you state or point out the front of the body on x-ray and MR film at the beginning of the explanation. I thank you much for the helping hand. Haluk
I think mine started about 40 yrs ago with my first bifocals being too high, they said I'd get use to them , but it just easier as my head got lower . Thanks Doc !
I got rid of my Degenerative disc disease with a herbal cure remedy from dr Oyalo . I met dr Oyalo on RUclips channel with his name dr Oyalo and after consultations I got his cure and it really work for me
Sir you are brilliant...NO medicine helped me .You saved me.Thank you soooo much Sir.I had severe dizziness and burry vision on and off.Looks like it has not come for 2 weeks now with your exercises.It's Great.You are a life Saver!!!!!!
I'm 23 as well and just got diagnosed with neck arthritis (cervical spondylosis) Arthritis can happen to us young folks too so don't forget to check up. I was in pain for 2 years and I wish I got a second opinion sooner. My first doctor was bad and just told me to rest but my second doctor got me diagnosed with an xray in 30 minutes. Please take care.
Dr Mandell thank you so much for this video, it has been very helpful to me. I am wracked with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo-Arthritis since I was 21. I finally got my neck x-rayed yesterday and was dxed with cervical spondylosis. I had been misled since I also have Fibromyalgia.
Thanks. I have chronic cervical spondylosis /osteoarthritis of the neck and spine and its also affecting my eyes - dry burning eyes. I have learned from one of your videos about the connection between the muscles behind the ears and the eyes. It helped me understand my condition as I really struggle with being "off balance". But I am doing what I can to treat it. Physiotherapy helps a lot. Thanks once again. I really enjoy your videos. I also use the Lifewave patches.
Thank you for your comment. I noticed my eye vision has been declining and I did some research and BAM. My root causes are indeed from my cervical injuries from my c3-c6. Had a failed ACDF C3-C4 in December 2021 and now waiting to be approved for my now three levels with revision of the C3-C4. Way too many physicians are not concerned about us patients but their pockets. We have to do our due diligence of researching. I'm grateful to come across this doctor's channel. Oh, I've been living in chronic pain for almost 20 years. I'm an injured worker that was an Asset but became a liability after literally working my behind off for a big named corporate company. Keep fighting the good fight. 🙏🏾❤️
I was doing the exercises recommended by others on you tube and my neck got worse! You helped me understand why this pain was happening, and gave me the knowledge to help elevate much of the pain in only a couple of days. When I lift weights, I am also more aware of head position to avoid soreness. Thank you so much !
What a lifesaver. I was looking for pain help and noticed all of the exercised I kept seeing looked (and obviously felt) like theu just inflamed my neck even more. I was like there NO WAY these aren't just doing more damage. I think I just know my body, and I'm so glad I didn't stop looking because a lot of these people's voices alone make me so uneasy about their "suggestions" because they sound like they don't take the excruciating pain seriously. It feels like they all looked up videos from the same couple people and decided ro make their own scripts for a video. I am feeling well enough to FINALLY sleep. Thank you
I’m glad I watched this! My physical therapist and chiropractor were having me strengthen my muscles by going backwards in all directions and laying on a bed going all the way down with my neck and all the way up.
I have to say, you are a life saver! Family Doctors and specialists will not tell us what you're telling us Dr. Mandell. Thanks so much for your time and efforts! How can we reward you Doctor?
Thanks for this. I’ve lost my neck’s natural curve and it has made my life stagnant. Hopefully I’ll restore the curve with your suggestions. Thanks so much!
How can u even start apologizing 4 our time m we r the ones benefiting, u r helping us. Educating us n we r very, very, vry grateful more than u will ever know, God bless u mightly Doc n thank u very much, Joan.
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I am a family physician from Canada, your video’s are amazing. Very practical and short with lots of explanation which make sense: I have been advising my patients to use your website. I am so impressed with your dedication to help mankind . God bless you.
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I'm 16 years old, and I have problems sleeping because of neck pain. I'm so glad I watched this because I think I've been doing the wrong exercises. Thank you so much for educating us about this 😓
Did it help doing the right exercises ?
i will give you some great advice.
1. Get a length of inner tube from a small motorcyle, like a 150 cc front wheel inner tube.You can get this for free out of many motorcycle repair shop rubbish bins.
2. Grasp the length of inner tube with both hands, palms down or forward, two to four inches apart.
3. Sit on a stool. Set your shoulders back and down (so your scapulae are flat) and keep your chin tucked (good posture) pull the tube apart in different directions - to the side, overhead, forward. One great exercise to to do these pull-aparts with your hands tounching the top of your chest. Again, pull back and down.
4. You won't get much stretch from the tube, especially at first. When you get stronger, you will get more stretch. But these are semi-isometric holds (meaning that there is little muscle lengthening and muscle fiber tearing but there is still some stimulation of the Golgi tendons, which makes it a very effective exercise) .
5. Maintain the holds at maximum strength (i.e., maximum muscle contraction) for at least six seconds (it takes a few seconds to build to your maximum contraction, so say ten seconds per hold). If you like, hold the holds even longer. I do the chest pull-aparts for up to a minute.
6. Your effort counts most of all. Put in maximum effort once you get max contraction. It is only for six seconds!
7. Do it just once a day for a few reps or even as many times a day as you like and every day too. Isometrics do not cause injury, but these are semi-isometric, meaning it is hard to overdo them, but not impossible. Have a rest day occasionally when you feel like it. It is up to you, but it becomes a little addictive, so watch out.
8. These exercises work hands, forearms, upper arms, shoulders, traps, neck, upper back and lats. You will be filling out your T shirts differently very fast.
If you do these holds as hard as you can, you will see results very, very fast.
Keep those shoulders back and down! Remember that. This is a very good exercise for those who spend a lot of time in poor posture at the computer or phone.
Me too
Tacos study a physiologist on you tube for the right exercises
How are feeling now? Can you share your exercises
Damn! Can’t believe I have been faithfully doing neck exercises for YEARS taught by
a massage therapist WHICH DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD! Thanks for THE RESCUE!!!🔑
I'm a hairstylist of 40+ years. Bone spurs, nerve pinching, periods of numb hands, long history of chiropractor visits of adjustments, recent mri with spine surgeon. I will change my approach in stretches to your methods. How have I not been taught this before. Makes perfect sense. Thank you for your content
Just wondering if Chiropractic helps or not.
if he hasnt got a degree in physiotherapy dont bother, joint manipulation is what you want @@noweare1
Any benefit after following his exercise?
I was crying out of pain , just after 5 minutes of your exercises I can feel the relief
Thank you so much 🙏🏻
Hi can you record the video on how you did it? I need help
@@anandsmb Me2
Radiofrequency ablation, look it up. Get an xray.
Me too
How are you doing now
Dear Doctor Mandell i am 33 years old and had been having morning headaches because of my neck i tried ur exercises and its been 15 days i am bot having them GOD BLESS YOU WITHOUT UR VIDEO MY LIFE WOULD STILL BE MUSERABLE
I had the headaches, too. Go to a good massage therapist. I recommend one that practices the Chinese methods. Let them know what's wrong with your neck, and they'll give a very specific massage that targets the back of your skull. Trust me. Get it done.
I told my physiotherapist that the neck stretching exercises he wanted me to do increased the pain more and I did not want to do it again. I mean, that's why. You are a miracle Dr. Mandell!🙏
Unfortunately, millions of people continue to do stretching exercises shown by physiotherapists because of this problem; they are not getting better, they are getting worse. So sad. And besides you're paying to be worse.
I’m 35 and have 3 herniated discs pushing against the spinal cord. Stenosis. Doctors recommended immediate surgery I refused. Decided to take vitamin, k,b,c daily along with a neck brace. I now have strength back in my legs, my equilibrium is back balance is perfect. So it’s definitely healing. Avoid surgery and take it easy. Surgery should be the absolute last resort.
Thank you, t's like am like you,help be well.
Am worried . The doc. Opted for surgery but I refused. Am still stack on what to do.pliz help me on what to do.thank you
How do you sleep?
You're the first chiropractor I have ever heard give exercises to strengthen muscles and realign things to ease pain. Most want you to come in regularly for "adjustments". What a breath of fresh air!
Okay Lyn bibili lng ako ng alimango ngayon
I’m 71 years old and I work out 5 times a week I do 10000 steps in 1 1/2 hours on a average day I walk 16000-18000 steps I also do weights.
Stretching properly is a big key to body aches.
I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis but I won’t let that stop me.
Do you take any pain medications ?
@@Србомбоница86 no I don’t. The most I take is an aspirin I meditate and most days use mind over matter.
You must try turmeric? You wouldn’t believe it it fix all your problems in 1 day
I use it in my cinnamon tea with black pepper paprika and coconut oil
Take K2 so the calcium and magnesium go and stay where they are supposed to be.
I am in the UK and so thrilled to have found this video. I I knew my posture was bad and now I know why I am in pain and miserable. Just thought it was old age, I am 82 and do Yoga and Pilates, so pretty fit. I shall be doing these exercises all through the day. And no more sitting knitting at night for a while. Thank you so informative.
In short, don't stretch backwards or sideways, that'll compress nerves. Instead, use the trap stretch and chin-tuck shown from 10:50 onwards, and the stationary neck muscle excercises at around 15:20.
I'll remember those. Been waking up with sleeping arms lately. Will also consult my local doctor for personalised advise.
Thank you. I don't like chit chat. I just want people to cut to the chase.
Thank you
Thank you for summarizing this.
thank you sweety
Thank you 🙏🏽
Watching this video has made me so emotional, for the thought of how these amazing people give up their time to help others, couldn't talk to my hubby I was so overcome. God bless you doctor Mandell. 🙏😇❤️
You are, unfortunately, a "rare one" among the medical community. Give Thanks and Continued blessings!
I've been having neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and just watching this video I followed what you were saying, and instantly I felt better. Not 100% but my neck muscles loosened up and my head was moving just like it was a hinge that had been oiled. And that explanation about the smaller disk space and compressing the nerves in the back is a lot of help to understand what kind of exercise is wrong or right.
I'm so grateful for all the things that you share, and the fact that you are doing this for free. Plus all your positive food for thought. God bless you.
I had the headaches, too. Go to a good massage therapist. I recommend one that practices the Chinese methods. Let them know what's wrong with your neck, and they'll give you a very specific massage that targets the back of your skull.
I was diagnosed with spondylitis 5 years ago and have gone through horrible bouts of spasms and pain. PT helped, but the MDs never explained to me about what it was or how to manage the disease. Thank you for this most informative video.
Finally, someone that really gets it. My chiropractor and my gym instructor both have it wrong when they are trying to get people with compressed/bulging discs to do warm up exercises/at home exercises that actually harm them instead of make them better. I've gotten to where I know the correct way to exercise for my specific conditions. Thanks for your helpful/ insightful videos.
What kind of doc do you recommend going to? I have basic insurance idk if I can afford a neurologist but my primary doc is not able to help me with my problem. I get tingling pins and needles all over. Most problematic areas being my face hands and feet. I also get sharp pains all around my ribs front and back. Worse when eating high sugar diet and poor posture while sleeping.
@@jaydasorceress4304 always go to an osteopath, never chiropractor.
Wow, wow, wow! Thank you so very much for this invaluable information. I was diagnosed with spinal spondylosis, like many other people I know in their fifties, about 1 -1/2 ago and I've been through the mill with orthopedic surgeons who recommended arthritis meds and surgery, many wasted sessions at PT, plus a host of other remedies that did nothing (and in some cases made my pain worse). The chin pull exercises, after just three days, have actually made a difference, and now I have hope that by continuing to do these and correcting my posture, I can fix this and finally be pain free going forward. Everyone should watch this video. Thank you, Dr. Mandell.
I have this issue and Physical Therapy had me doing all the wrong exercises. It made the pain, numbness, weakness worse!
I’m so thankful you posted this. 🙏🙏🙏
Are you in NY/NYC?
@@failednone6070why
In all the years experiencing this, this is the first time I’ve heard anything to help.
Dr. Mandell is one of the truly best Dr. I’ve seen in my life of 58 years, love him! He is so right. I’m almost crippled wish I found him much much sooner.
Doc i have this problem and hialal hernia and cannot sleep well dont with side to sleep on when i sleep on back i feel better bam happy for you sharing this info and for making my life better love you doc
EXACTLY what I have!
Im a nurse and it really helps to understand the whys and wherefores... I think if you understand and can visualize what's going on in your body, it helps you personalize treatment and you learn to care for yourself and take an active role in healing. So important!
Thank you for teaching us!!!
I actually blame nursing for my problem
Dr Mandell you are an answer to my prayers. I have been suffering with this never ending head pain since August and a 15 to 20 minutes watching this video and doing chin tucks without the other bad stretches I have watched on you tube and been doing, my head pain, and dizziness is so much better. I will do these exercise and keep my face out my phone so much. This pain has effected my daily life so much I have to improve my posture ASAP. Thank you so much for this information
As a licensed physical therapist, this is very helpful.
This is mind-blowing! I have cervical spondylosis, a bulging disc at C2-C3, Occipital Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia. My Pain Specialist/Neurologist gave me exercises with neck flexion backwards (hanging backwards); neck flexion forward (chin to chest); leaning head to the Left/Right to stretch and also to pull gently looking downward at a 45 degree angle and hold all for 10 counts.
Which is absolutely shocking, because this lesson is explaining all of those movements are just causing more flare and more damage.
Thank you so much for the clarification!🙏🏽🌻
Man stop going to doctor they're already diagnosed you with too many diseases I got problems with neck too
One wonders where these "doctors" got their degrees? In a Cracker Jack box?
How are you
I'm 16 right now and have this problem already for 2 years. Just been diagnosed. Went to the doctor in the Netherlands but she didn't take me serious, said it was just puberty. My mom also thought that I was making it up a bit. While on a holiday in HK my family from HK took me serious and took me to a doctor to get a X-Ray. Before i went to the doctor i just thought that it were triggerpoints so when he diagnosed me with this i was shocked. I now exercise everyday and have to stretch my neck every 20 minutes to improve it. It is now a lot better than before but i have pay constant attention to it. I'm 16 but have the body of an eighty year old. People be aware of your posture and exercise!
Check out Dr. Berg's videos, he describes how certain nutrient deficiencies can contribute to poor posture, he has 2500 short videos, I think you can get some really good advice from him.
@@kimmcewan7540 Thanks!
I'm just 18 with so much to achieve, i never got anything in the x-ray. They just said it was the nerve that's causing it. I feel dizzy and giddy, just don't know how to live normally now.
Nigga same bruh that’s why I’m watching these videos bruh 😂😂
I took Acid dawg and then I felt a buirning sensation ion know then my left part of my neck felt bad
I am a hairdresser and have all of these problems so I just want to thank you for this video because I’ve been searching for years for help and I hope and pray seeing this video isn’t too late. Love and God Bless YOU!
Do you deal with dizziness Im a barber 5+years recently feeling tightness in my neck and dizziness if so what has help you get through?
@@israelmendez2259 yes massages every other week, see a chiropractor once a month if possible. Dizziness is pretty much on my left side only. Take care of your spine/body my barber friend,something I should have done😢.
@@israelmendez2259also decompression helped
Have suffered 6 whiplashes, discs are stacked upon each other with double bone spurs on each one. No one has ever given me more helpful and useful info than I learned here. Bless you!
I’m 4 years late but so glad I found this video. I’m 31 and started having these symptoms at 28. It started with tension headaches then I started having tingling and numbness in my arm. I’ve been to the neurologist who did all of these test to tell me nothing was wrong but I was still in pain. He prescribed me gabepitin which didn’t do much. Never did he mention that my posture was causing my pain. He never suggested any of the exercises you’ve mentioned just a prescription and injections! Why are doctors like this?
so what you do now have u feel relief.
Why are doctors like that? Because money lmao
Most of the docs are stupid
Allopathic physicians are great for the serious diseases or surgery - otherwise, chiros osteos naturopaths are my weapons of choice...next to REIKI. 🧡🌹
Because they don't care about sick people. You're still young. Go to a physiotherapist and set up a proper exercise program to do every day to help your spine and muscles. Stick to those exercises because it's so easily to fall back to 0 and poor posture. Take care of your spine now and your older self will thank you. I suffer from multiple back issues too. Proper back exercises are our friends. Pills solve nothing in the long run when it comes to back issues.
I had a feeling this was the reason my neck would hurt more after those exercises they told me to do, so glad I found this video.
Me too
I wish I have seen this before my neck and back pain ruined my life. I have spent tons of money and time trying to fix it, learnt and done those wrong moves you mentioned in the video. You have no idea how grateful I am. Thank you, thank you so much!
I was just diagnosed with cervical spndylosis and this informational video really shines a light on what I have been doing wrong. I want to thank you for this powerful information that I will use as a tool to relief some pain.
Hairdresser 40 years. Your stretches have helped immensely. I have avoided surgery and no longer see a chiropractor.
Thank you for all your great education and stretches.
Wow . That's awesome.
What's wrong with chiropractors?
After 40 years i am hoping she got to retire and do something else. Those who have never done hair have very little understanding of how hard the job is on the entire body. So glad he recognizes this in this video
Doug D nothing wrong with a good chiropractor if you need one. But it’s nice to not need one. Many insurance doesn’t cover it, so it costs $$.
What did you do?
Super helpful. I am only 28 years old and have had perfect posture my entire life. About 2 years ago I noticed my posture starting to decline. Technology is really going to ruin us...thank you for this video.
You are right about technology ruining us, check out Dr. Berg's videos here on RUclips, he explains nutrition deficiencies that can contribute to poor posture.
I’m 28 feeling exactly the same
How are u doing now?
I promise you if you do the chin exercise consistently you will go back to ur good old posture. And it's a good habit against developing a bad posture due to aging
At 28 I was filing for disability after a failed neck and back surgery. Before technology, I grew up with poor posture due to joint hypermobility. I want to bring posture awareness to schools, as it pains me to see these kids with horrible posture. Back in my day (I'm 40 now), kyphotic posture was rare.
Thanks so much, had neck pain and head aches for years, just five minutes of these exercises have really improved my pain and tension ☺️
May I know which exercises you do. Thank you!
@@estherChiang-t3zThe ones Dr Alan shows in the video if you watch it.
I'm 18 and it's the 3rd time in months that I've experienced this neck/shoulder pain with headaches and nausea... I didn't understand what could have caused it until I watched this video! I'll try these exercises for sure. Thank you so much!!
You’re the only person that knows how to stream live correctly..
Not only that but you’re honestly here to help us..
You’re not about numbers or ego..
Thank you for sharing knowledge and love.
I have been in pain for days with vertigo all the symptoms and most importantly lots of pain. I have completely been doing the wrong stretching and after a few minutes just doing the double chin tuck I have relief. Incredible. So simple I was massively over correcting and possibly doing more damage to myself. Thank you for this channel.
Finally, there is someone who addresses this incredibly big problem. This is exactly what I inform all my patients about. There are so many consequential problems that come because of this. Especially when the patient gets the recommendation to stretch completely wrong which only makes everything much worse! Thank you so much for this video. so valuable🤩👍🏼
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My neck is straight. I started taking serrapatase it's amazing thank you ever so much. May God bless you 😊
I'm a doctor, i have cervical spondylosis.
I really appreciate what you said, thank you so much
Do you have nerve issues too?
Drs that admit they can learn from others or that they don't know everything is the Dr for me
@Sumia Kousar i improved very much with changing my lifestyle especially the way i study.
@@ahmedafify0 please tell us how to study, it seems impossible to write without tilting your head forward
@@wahmodijiwah4201 i used to use writing as a good way to remember things, but i started using my eyes more. But if your writing is must try to get it done in the best position possible, something better than nothing. best of luck
Man I love to hear smart people talk!!
This was the greatest info given to me. I stopped all those stretches and just did the neck jut as I call it. My neck already feels better. And the heaviness is slowly leaving off my shoulders. Thanks
Thank you for making this posture issue so clear and understandable! Especially, thank you for showing us how to fix the problem, both for ourselves and for our children. ❤
When im watching Dr. Mandell's videos the pain that i feel always go away. I feel the relief, i feel the comfort.
Thank you so much Dr.
God bless you always
I watched this whole video on all fours with my head tucked forward and in.... felt relieved from my neck pain straight away... thank you so much Dr.
After you’ve watched the start, 11:05 - exercises start. The ‘why’ is as important as the ‘how’.
🙏🏼
Thank you!
Excellent information! Thank you. I woke up one day in terrible pain at the back of the neck and in the trapezius muscle. My doc prescribed physical therapy. Everything she told me to do simply cause more pain, so I just stopped. Now I have been watching you videos and doing those exercises that don't cause any pain and I feel like I'm improving.
Ohmygosh, answered prayer🙏🏼 Just got diagnosed w/ cervical Spondylosis which I have no clue what is...Thank you for this video, Dr Mandell❤️
Hello
How are you dealing with the pain?
Thank you! I came across your video accidentally. I have cervical spondylosis and have been dangling my head left, right, up, down, trying rubber bands behind my neck and many more making sometimes the pain even worse. Trying just the few you mentioned for four days reduced the pain by quite a bit, definitely more than 60%. I can even ride my road bike with a minimal of discomfort by the end of the ride! Thank you!
Good video! Dr. Mandell. I had a stiff neck for two years. Finally got diagnosed with spinal stenosis and disc degeneration. Received surgery with spinal fusion and doing great! I would say I feel about 90 % better.
I'm 18 and I developed sudden frequent contractions of the muscles in my neck especially when I study and it makes it really hard to do that and every doctor I went to didn't want to even adress the issue. I don't know what to do but ill try these exercises out for sure. Thanks doctor you're a great person
Unfortunately I have been doing yoga and the wrong exercises. Thank you so much for these corrective exercises. Already I can feel a release of pain and tension from trapped nerves. This is just what I need after 35 years of teaching and working on computers. I will practice these movements every day to slowly improve my posture and to become pain free. Thank you so much for educating those of us that truly need this help
I do a lot of yoga and the upward dog aggravates my C-5 thru C-7! I've noticed that. Other Yoga exercises I can't do when they say to have your neck stretched upright. But other Yoga exercises are very beneficial for my cervical area and help out a lot.
I love yoga & was recently diagnosed with “arthritis in my neck. Also got some incorrect exercises from PT. I will have to determine which positions are not good for me.
As a permanent makeup artist, I hang my head over my clients faces for 8 + hours each day. I can’t thank you enough for the information- the reason behind the symptoms! I’ve experienced horrifying vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus. . . I will religiously do the exercises you laid out clearly and easily here! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Im a barber what has helped you?
Best channel for neck pain in the web. Thank you, doc, you're amazing.
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I agree with u . This guy is a genius.
No apology needed. Sometimes clear explanations take time. I appreciate you doc because I put all of your information to test and it passes 100% !
As a student of physical education at one time, and a student of "LIFE" in the flesh. I must give you, your well earned accolades. I have much love and ultimate respect for your teachings. It's obvious you studied subjects other than your "major" in college. Therefore, "Much admiration and respect!" Thank you for caring in this day and age. Those like us, greatly appreciate. May God continue to bless you in your efforts. I humbly say, in the name of "my" Lord and Savior, "JESUS CHRIST". AMEN.
I'm in physical therapy right now. My PCP said my neck looked terrible in the x-ray. Your videos are fantastic and she gave me the same isometric exercise that you suggested. Thank you for your wonderful videos.
As one spine guy said, treat the patient not the MRI (or X-ray). I have a disc bluging into spinal canal and spurs front and back in my neck. Even after MRI they cannot tell me which is causing 2 fingers of each hand to be numb. I don't have pain in the neck. I felt panicky that more of my hands would get numb and I wouldn't be able to drive. She finally did some physical exam tests and thinks it may be carpal tunnel. In both hands? Don't think so. I'm getting relief from PT, building muscles. As usual what I found out on my own has helped me more than stuff they prescribed. Alpha lipoic acid has helped tingling/numbness in toes. My lower back is trashed but haven't had images done as Medicare won't treat more than one section at a time! I was thinking of going to spine surgeon for an opinion then decided not to. Then thought maybe neurologist but don't think so. Need to save money for the supplements that will help me that Medicare won't pay for. And for PT which will run out at some point. Been going to chiro for decades but he's never given me pt exercises or changed his treatments over the years. Bought infrared light and am using that. Ones that are affordable don't penetrate deeply though, according to my PT. Seems to help sometimes on the bonier parts. Repetition may be needed.
@@sallyshipwreck4315 hi can you please suggest shall we use infrared light by our own? If so per day how many times can use? If we over used it may cause any side effects? Plz suggest
27 years of this and this is the 1st time it's been explained to me.
How are u doing now?
I am so grateful to have found your video.. I am 63 years of age and have just been diagnosed with degenerative disk. Oh my heavens , what pain I had but now I am aeating a test to see what extent of damage has been done. This video is going to be at the top of my page
Doing the chin tuck exercise while watching your video, and it eased off my stiff neck. Thanks 💚 😊
Amazing you're so right about now everything. Blessing to you. Thank the Lord there are people like you still around.
This has profound implications for this generation of kids who've spent 6-8hrs in front of a laptop for school most of this year....
Thank you for the exercise tips. I've been in physical therapy several times, and been given the "don't" exercises.
I have spondolthesis and have been told to do most of these same exercises by a physical therapist. I have noticed the ones requiring the turning of my head to the side cause pain, and now I understand why. Thank you for this video.
You are a great man, with open-heart, trying to help others without any expectation... Just can say: thank you so much
This one is in the list ofTop of 5 channels hands down,i relief my self every single day THNX TO Dr.Mandell
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Excellent as always Dr. I have painful left side neck into shoulder to elbow pain daily. Sciatica pain almost daily on my left side, I'm 60 and your video just now relieved all of the above the waist pain, and now I'm going to search for sciatica stretches perhaps? I'm sure you gotta have some in your treasure trove of videos. Blessings dear sir, and thankyou.😌🕉♾
I have the issues talked about in this video. One thing that has helped me beyond belief is, learning to sleep on my back. Its not easy if your a side or front sleeper but I promise you it will improve your situation no matter your condition.
I'm a side sleeper.
If I try to back sleep I don't actually go to sleep. How are you doing now?
@@peaceformula5830 you just have to be persistent. If you're tired enough you will sleep
Do you use any particular pillow?
@@b3a3n3a3n3a3s I don't use a pillow. If you do want one the thinner the better.
@@gamble9437 Haha, I wish!
Great video, I have all those symptoms at the moment, probably from 40 years working as a painter & decorator. I have seen a neurologist and waiting results from an MRI. Even though my gp put my ear problems(tinnitus)down to the spine, the neurologist didn't think so, even though I said from my research it seems connected. I'm so glad you have explained it properly.
Thank you! I suffer from this issue and it’s so painful. Specially at night, my muscles in my upper body go into spasms. Thank you for pointing out what not to do - no wonder the side head stretch and the tilt your head back always leave me feeling terrible.
These exercises that you are sharing definitely help to relief the tension.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge w the world! God bless you!
Same! mine started when I was 23, now 26 lol been to all shits altogether others dont understand what im going through and call it panic attack and stuff 😂
I’ve done years on and off physical therapy and light stretches and workouts…. Never made me feel entirely better. Once I tried your methods of stretches… I realized these are much much better for me and helped my mobility in my neck. I’m grateful for your information to give us knowledge
Thank you Doctor for the very useful explanations and warnings. God bless you for this public health service that you are doing. Many times our doctors and chiropractors are too busy to spend time making these explanations. The better we understand the anatomy and physiology of the problem, the better we can take and apply positive recommendations and avoid harmful ones.
Dr Mandell thankyou for your excellent video. This video needs to be shared in schools, college's areas of education to support cervical spine health in our young especially, high uses of the internet!
Ur right
Has anybody searched this person's medical credentials and current status of licensure anywhere in the United States?
homayoun Shirazi ch5138 florida...but then YOU could have looked it up in like 5 seconds rather than alluding that he's misrepresenting himself. He accepts medicare which a lot of docs either DON'T or they bill for the difference which he doesn't. You should examine your own motives...bc he's helping a lot of ppl including me! Shameful man...really shameful.
homayoun Shirazi jealous?
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I suffered a stroke recently and was also told I have arthritis in my neck. When I turn left or right, I can hear bones cracking. I get bad headaches and always have neck and shoulder pain. I was doing years of sit-ups in the army and all the stretches you mentioned we should not do. I tried just the chin tuck while watching and felt immediate release in pressure radiating in the back of my neck up to my head. WOW YOU ARE AMAZING!!! So glad I found you! I’m going to practice all of this and try the turmeric and ginger. THANK YOU!!!
My occipital bone is clicking as well if I do flexion and extensions. I have neck pain and pain, burning, tingling sensation in my arms, hand, finger and also my lower extremities. My grip become weak now. Sometimes I become afraid. Started my turmeric last month. And now I will start this exercise.
Heaven Leen I hope it works out for you.
@@KaiExploresLife its work. I had relief. Then again after few hours its started the pain in my extremities and I do it again and I felt the relief.
So good! Thank you!! I recently had a school employee look at me unusual when I had to explain she couldnt text my son in class. We made a decision NOT to give him a cell phone just yet. She looked at me as if we were depriving him. We've said for years that we believe devices cause neck problems, and didnt want our kids to unnecessarily suffer in adulthood. And we also agree that preventable neck conditions will become an epidemic. So much so, I have even discussed with my own children about choosing a spouse who is not addicted to devices and consequently disabled from that addiction. I cannot imagine how costly that will be for families, the healthcare system and taxpayers.
1 week before my doctor told me i have spondylosis .....thankyou for explaining this so clearly. very effective video. but my doctor told me i spondylosis because of lack of calcium.
That's because many times they don't know what the hell they are talking about!
Wow, finally I understand what's going on with me. Thank you Dr. I pray it's not too late. I'm already suffering. I'm starting these exercises now and yes, of course I was doing it the wrong way. No wonder no relief. God Bless you abundantly
Hey, how are you now? U get rid of Spondylosis?
I've been suffering with C-5 spondylosis for 2 years now. Thank u for this very helpful advice doc. God bless you🙂
Eat makuna seed power, it will relieve your pain
@@shree2710 is there a typo in makuna? i can't seem to find results on google. it redirects to manuka or Mucuna pruriens(or Kaunch beej)
Sir very very very informative i m sufering from childhood now i m 35.i m with u before 3 years and my life is changed
I realized the head exercises am doing makes my neck more painful thanks Dr Mandell. I learned so much from you few things in few minutes.
Doc, thank you so very much for this!!! Procrastination has saved me because I had “saved” a video of neck exercises to help with my neck issues and found this one before I did all those wrong movements! You are the BEST and I will implement these proper exercises going forward. p.s. You make EVERY day a GREAT day and I wish the same for you❣️
You renewed my faith in dr’s
I have moderate ddd, cervical spond. And disc herniation in 3 places I’m 37 it’s pretty devastating pain. I don’t take any chemicals so I see a chiropractor. I can barely keep a job because of severe pain I am trying so hard to recover and reverse this issue so I appreciate learning from your videos! Thank you so so much for your loving heart!♥️
How are the chiro sessions helping?
I WENT TO SEE MY PCP FOR NECK PAIN SHE STARTED MOVING MY NECK, NEXT DAY I WOKE UP WITH VERTIGO WENT TO THE ER AND STAYED FOR ALMOST A WEEK, IT WAS HORRIBLE. THIS VIDEO IS HELPING ME SO MUCH!! THANK YOU DOCTOR, MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!
Everytime a dr messes with my neck checking my range of motion I end up in pain and with a headache for days!
Dear Dr. Mandell, you do and once again did a great job. I appreciate what you do. I am particularly thankful for this video. At the moment, I am having a severe neck pain and you taught me something even my doctors did not say/explain.
Only one comment for helping other videos. It would be easier for us to understand if you state or point out the front of the body on x-ray and MR film at the beginning of the explanation.
I thank you much for the helping hand. Haluk
I think mine started about 40 yrs ago with my first bifocals being too high, they said I'd get use to them , but it just easier as my head got lower . Thanks Doc !
I got rid of my Degenerative disc disease with a herbal cure remedy from dr Oyalo . I met dr Oyalo on RUclips channel with his name dr Oyalo and after consultations I got his cure and it really work for me
I've been having severe back pain and posture problem and this video helped me greatly. Thanks doc!
Sir you are brilliant...NO medicine helped me .You saved me.Thank you soooo much Sir.I had severe dizziness and burry vision on and off.Looks like it has not come for 2 weeks now with your exercises.It's Great.You are a life Saver!!!!!!
swetha kalluri
Do you have cervical spondylosis?
same i have provlem what u did plz tell me which excercise u did
SWETHA KALLURI please tell what exercises you have done for cervical and dizziness. Please help 🙏🏻
Please save us. Plz tell
I wish you good health
I am 23 yers but i suffing from back and sholder pain ..i saw this vedio will do this exercise from today itself tq docter ...🎉
I'm 23 as well and just got diagnosed with neck arthritis (cervical spondylosis) Arthritis can happen to us young folks too so don't forget to check up. I was in pain for 2 years and I wish I got a second opinion sooner. My first doctor was bad and just told me to rest but my second doctor got me diagnosed with an xray in 30 minutes. Please take care.
Dr Mandell thank you so much for this video, it has been very helpful to me. I am wracked with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteo-Arthritis since I was 21. I finally got my neck x-rayed yesterday and was dxed with cervical spondylosis. I had been misled since I also have Fibromyalgia.
Thanks. I have chronic cervical spondylosis /osteoarthritis of the neck and spine and its also affecting my eyes - dry burning eyes. I have learned from one of your videos about the connection between the muscles behind the ears and the eyes. It helped me understand my condition as I really struggle with being "off balance". But I am doing what I can to treat it. Physiotherapy helps a lot. Thanks once again. I really enjoy your videos. I also use the Lifewave patches.
Thank you for your comment. I noticed my eye vision has been declining and I did some research and BAM. My root causes are indeed from my cervical injuries from my c3-c6. Had a failed ACDF C3-C4 in December 2021 and now waiting to be approved for my now three levels with revision of the C3-C4.
Way too many physicians are not concerned about us patients but their pockets. We have to do our due diligence of researching.
I'm grateful to come across this doctor's channel.
Oh, I've been living in chronic pain for almost 20 years. I'm an injured worker that was an Asset but became a liability after literally working my behind off for a big named corporate company.
Keep fighting the good fight. 🙏🏾❤️
I was doing the exercises recommended by others on you tube and my neck got worse! You helped me understand why this pain was happening, and gave me the knowledge to help elevate much of the pain in only a couple of days. When I lift weights, I am also more aware of head position to avoid soreness. Thank you so much !
Alleviate the pain
What a lifesaver. I was looking for pain help and noticed all of the exercised I kept seeing looked (and obviously felt) like theu just inflamed my neck even more. I was like there NO WAY these aren't just doing more damage.
I think I just know my body, and I'm so glad I didn't stop looking because a lot of these people's voices alone make me so uneasy about their "suggestions" because they sound like they don't take the excruciating pain seriously. It feels like they all looked up videos from the same couple people and decided ro make their own scripts for a video.
I am feeling well enough to FINALLY sleep. Thank you
I’m glad I watched this! My physical therapist and chiropractor were having me strengthen my muscles by going backwards in all directions and laying on a bed going all the way down with my neck and all the way up.
How are u doing now?
Hey, how are you doing now? Do you feel like you are back to your normal strength?
I have to say, you are a life saver! Family Doctors and specialists will not tell us what you're telling us Dr. Mandell. Thanks so much for your time and efforts! How can we reward you Doctor?
Share this video.. Is real reward for the doc
You are right... No doctor tells us this valuable inputs..
You’re great doc, I am suffering from cervical spondylosis for 4years now, your advice really works for me....thank you and god...
Same case please tell thorughly vhow u excrsie
I have chiari malformation and the decompression surgery has ruined me…. These exercises are a real blessing.
U r blessed Dr Mandell! U have knowledge n u have the inspiration to distribute it.🇮🇳👍🏼
Malayali
Thanks for this. I’ve lost my neck’s natural curve and it has made my life stagnant. Hopefully I’ll restore the curve with your suggestions. Thanks so much!
Hi how are u now
I wish somebody told me about this when I was younger because it's so important
How can u even start apologizing 4 our time m we r the ones benefiting, u r helping us. Educating us n we r very, very, vry grateful more than u will ever know, God bless u mightly Doc n thank u very much, Joan.
I am speechless. ......wawooo what a great message beside medical knowledge and what a wonderful explanation and look at the practicality. ..