Thank you so much this really fixed my neck after weeks of pain. You’re a magician. My neck is 90% better and I saw this video yesterday. If I was Mayor I’d give you a key to the city
Wow that perfect, I'm a guitar teacher (always hunched over) and my chiro I saw for 6 months taught me less in the entire time I was seeing him than this video did. I can feel it already working in one session!
Hello Mr. jon Saunders, I have been doing these exercises for 2 days, my neck is very relaxed and my mind is calm, I will report from time to time, I will do these exercises for 6 months Thank you Dr.Jon Saunders
Checking back in. Have you seen any improvement in the shape of your spine? Im starting neck exercises and want to know if i will start seeing physical differences after a month
I'm currently going to a chiro for neck traction sessions and re alignments which help, but in the interim doing these excercises give me relief and get rid of cervicogenic headaches and nerve pain 👍 thanks Doc!
Hi Dr. thank you so much for this its actually helps me relief my neck! its been 8 months my neck hurts . your life saver! you need more subscriber for being a good doctor!
Can you please make a video on muscles to stretch and strengthen to help bring back cervical lordosis. Can't find anywhere on RUclips. Thanks a lot Doctor Saunders.
I can't thank you enough Jon 🙌🌿🌻 I've suffered from neck pain for many years and tried everything including exercises but your targeted exercises made all the difference. I set an ⏰ at work so I get up and do them every couple of hrs. Gosh, what a relief 😊 please keep up the good work.
@@drjonsaunders oh it absolutely helped. Thank you once again 🌻 Sharing your videos with family and friends. It's also good for everyone to do as a preventative measure.
Thank you very much!. I did it just now and I can feel a huge difference. My neck feels much better. The pain is decreased with the stretches and the exercises.
I was in a very very bad head collision two years ago. I have straightening of the vertical lordosis. I can’t wear anything on my head, my neck and middle back hurts so much. I am praying this helps me out
I’ve had cervical spine pain for YEARS. It’s driving me literally nuts at this point. I don’t have money for drs. I never seem to… Thank you so much for this.
Hello doc ive been feeling dizzy since second of july last year it hasnt stopped, ive checking everything and i think i got lordosis hopefully these exercises will fix it.
Been having neck pain for a year now. Had x rays done showing my neck is straight without the curve. Cost to much money for me. This video has helped with my neck pain but i still need to restore the curve on my neck.
oh i'm gonna start these. I've had cervicogenic headaches for the last 2 years..daily! I see a wonderful chiropractor but she hasn't shown me these. I have a few more pain free days but then all comes back. Gonna try these!! Oh i do have reversed cervical lordosis seen on a recent x ray.
I have bad forward head posture. This video has reduced my headaches a lot. Thank you for making this. Is there any other video you recommend for forward head posture?
Doctor I've loss of cervical lordosis and pain is always in the right side of neck, head and upper back (because of long time sitting and studies), so will these exercises help?
Thank you for the advice. Personally I would find it helpful if you did the exercises more slowly since I have issues I found it hard to keep pace and kept having to pause the video. But really, thank you so much :)
Hey doctor. A Month ago i had so much pain on right side of upper body bcz of straight neck. Now my condition has improved alot and pain is mild and occur very little. I want to ask you can i join dace classes bcz I've been waiting for it for so long?
Will take long than a few weeks, and you will need a pre and post xray at your chiropractor to determine it you are getting correction...always best to use this with your chiropractors recommendations. Best wishes.
Wow thank you! So many chiros have just told me to do chin tucks to correct my forward head posture, but I got xrays that show a very rigid cervical kyphosis in my neck. Hopefully these help!! Thank you!
I would definitely do not do chin tucks with a cervical kyphosis unless under very specific circumstances...always check with your doctor...all the best!
Thank you so much for your videos they have been a life saver to me! I found out I have arthritis at 20 years of age, in my L-5 > S-1 as well as slight scoliosis and cervical lordosis which has caused extreme nerve pain and pinching. Im hoping that in following these stretches eventually it will lead to an improvement and I can get back to where I was before! If you have any recommendations or advice I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you ☺️
Doctor I'd so much pain in my right neck and head that i couldn't even walk or jump. I didn't do any exercises for 2-3 days and pain gone away. Now i can walk and bend but not jump as it creates little pain. How's that possible? I'm having loss of cervical lordosis currently.
Sorry to hear, you would need an examination for me to be able to answer your question. Please see your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis. Best wishes.
Loved your video! I’m just starting PT for a straight neck. I’m now excited and optimistic about getting positive results. My question, I’m almost 67 years old and I still am competitive in powering. What is your opinion on me continuing with heavy squats? The bar rests on my shoulders and goes across the very base of my neck. Not much weight though on that spot. Thanks. John G
Hey doc!! Do you take online consultation?? I want to get treated by you only, please let me know whether you can take online consultation. I would be glad.
Hi Dr Jon, yes correct, ...I have recent x-rays from November 2023, and I figure a few weeks to a month to see "some" symptoms abate, but months or years for a full correction,, thank you for the reply, I wasn't expecting that
how many times a day we need to do this exercise? Can we also use the neck stretcher tools like the one we put under our neck and wait for a while? Thank you very much in advance.
I have this exact issue, been years of it, finally got fed up with it, started progressing into my upper back. Going to PT, gonna try your recommendations and post back the progress.
Doctor is it possible for that cervical region to be straight by birth?? I've loss of cervical lordosis but my physiotherapist told me maybe that straightening is from birth itself.
It's possible, but often it's from either too much looking down or if you didn't crawl or as a baby, as that time helps develop the cervical curve. Best wishes.
Thanks for your awesome videos. Hopefully the condition goes away with time. Two cervical joints (c7 ?) seem glued together and stick out. Slightly to the left side. They will not loosen up.
I have a loss of neck curve and also anterior pelvic tilt. Do you think anterior pelvic tilt could have contributed to the loss of cervical lordosis? If yes, can I do exercises to fix both daily? Thanks for the vid doctor :)
This exercise feels really nice! I use a strap from a Resistance Band set which works well then after the stretched I hold my neck in place with a cheap neck support from the chemist to help keep it supported and warm for 30mins. Ive had military neck for at least 15yrs because I was always curious why I had a bump in my upper neck at the back. Looking at x-ray pics just online (not mine) it looks exactly (and feels) like C2 vertebrae sticks out more and I feel it slot back in quite noticeably when I do these exercises plus I'll massage the back of my neck with my hands to help it move and stay there. I have high hopes for this exercise, thank you so much for sharing. Im in my first week of doing this and Im very excited.
This can happen to anyone. I'm 24, couldn't be more active and always obsessed about health/diet proper form with training. Was diagnosed with neck osteoarthritis and have the "s" curve. How? I have no idea other than a predisposition from birth and bad sitting habits. Hopefully this will help.
Hello, I am a masseuse and I have problems with my neck and arms from work. I had an MRI of the cervical spine, I have disc herniations, corrected lordosis and some other changes in the smaller joints. I started doing these exercises today, so I'm wondering what are the chances that this hump on the neck will go away? What is your experience with patients? Thank youuuu and greetings from France 😊
@@drjonsaunders Thanks for the answer, I will definitely look into it. I'm just wondering if a herniated disc is a contraindication for this exercise? I'm afraid that by trying to restore lordosis, I'm not making something else worse :) I worked for the Canadians at the NATO base in Bosnia, good memories. Nice people ☺️
First of all thank you doctor. I am seeing a Chiro and want to understand dos and donts, such as red flags if he is doing something which I need to stop bcuz I dnt want my neck to messed up. Also is it safe for him to turn and crack my neck ?
interesting to hear about the chin tucks making the neck straighter. my physical therapists suggested them to me, but granted this was before my MRI revealed that I have slight loss of curvature. you think it’d be a good idea to continue doing them?
Do you have any tips for extreme hypermobility constantly throwing a neck out of whack? I have a reversed lordosis and even when I lay down it feels like I have to tense my neck to keep my head from falling off..
I was wondering which muscles are too tense (is it the SCM and other neck muscles?) and which are too loose (back muscles?) in this posture? My mum has this problem and I'm trying to add some exercises (to stretch too tense muscles and strengthen the ones too weak) to the routine you presented to hopefully make the results more noticeable
Wonderful video. I have a question regarding people with high degree of degeneration in c5-7 and have slight reverse curve with mild disc bulges. Is this exercise still appropriate in that scenario. How do people with degenerative changes get their curves back. Can you create a video for those people if the protocol is much different. So much appreciated!!!
@@drjonsaunders I have been to 7 chiropractors in ct. no one even mentions or seems to care about the curve. They just want to manage it with multiple visits. It’s almost negligent. I had one chiro 8 years ago take an X-ray and tell me I don’t want to wake a sleeping giant. Wtf kind of care is that.
Can having military neck cause neck muscle inflammation and cervical vertigo?? If yes, can putting curvature back into the cervical spine reduce, or eliminate cervical vertigo? Thanks!
My migraines are killing me... Just found out I have a loss of cervical lordosis, my GP has nothing to say about it. Thank you for this by the way... I'm going to implement it daily and see if I can create change. With that said, is it ok to do when in the throws of a headache or migraine ?
ı have an ache on my left side of the neck. the bone feels pain to me and it's not the nerves where ı feel is close to the ear is and very top of the neck close to back of the head and ı Have top-mid trapezus pain but my doctor told me that ı have a straight neck but ı dont have any headache,arms or shoulders pain. do ı rly have military neck what should ı do?
I recently discovered I have 2 mild disc bulges & cervical lordsis, this provided instant relief after around a year of agony! I should be getting PT in a couple of weeks too. Anything else you recommend?
Thanks for the helpful video! I have just been diagnosed with loss of cervical lordosis. For almost two years I have had symptoms such as stabbing pressure in my temples and on the top sides of my head. Unfortunately, I didn't correct my habits back then because these symptoms were associated by the doctors with sinus conditions and a deviated nasal septum. After septum surgery, symptoms persisted. A month ago, I experienced paresthesia in my hands and feet when I moved my head & I have this condition till this day. When I hold my head in the correct position, all symptoms disappear. My question is: is it safe to exercise the neck with weights (with neck head harness) when I have loss of cervical lordosis? When I did these exercises (stopped 3 months ago), I always felt a lot of relief in the neck muscles, but I am not sure whether I will damage something or advance the straightening of the cervical spine. I only have loss of neck lordosis, I do not have any disc herniation.
It should be ok if you are doing it properly and not using too heavy of weights...also best to consult with a corrective chiropractor however when trying to restore a cervical lordosis.
Doctor I have suboccipital muscle weakness and stiffness due to straight neck. I constantly get dizzy, have bad headaches and eye strain/ vision problems. I've been to a lot of doctors but couldn't get a solution. Please tell me will fixing the neck curve fix the problem? Can I start by stretching and strengthening the suboccipital muscles and then move on to neck curve exercises or what? Please help, I've been suffering for 8 months.
I seen this video and also your video for dizziness for your neck. I have neck dizziness, pain and stiffness but also partial scoliosis and loss of curve. Which video would be best to follow daily?
Huge thanks for the video Dr. Saunders. From the comments, I know the timing of fixing the curve should can be known only on a case by case basis, however, is there an avg. timeframe that you see an improvement in your patients with this issue? E.g. 6 - 8 weeks with daily exercise. Thanks!
For the second exercise where you rotate from side to side... For the lower and mid, I hear repeated clicking and "gravely" sounds (like small pieces of rock) during the turns, as well as a slight increase in feeling off-balance. What are your thoughts on this? Continue?
Hi Doc, is there a training video to strengthen the neck muscles. I would imagine that strong neck muscles would help. I have this problem every few months due to unfortunate movements during sports.
Hello Doc. Thanks for this video, its doing wonders to my neck and head pain. Just a quick question, Can i start swimming also for the muscles strengthening as I have symptoms of DDD as well? Also as for now i can't do any weight lifting, no gym , no running. So alternate for me is swimming and cycling. What would you advice?
I was diagnosed with straightening of the cervical lordosis from looking down so much while breastfeeding. It created a hump on the back of my neck/upper back and I’m always in pain. Will these exercises help?
Hi Dr. Saunders. Can correcting the cervical curve also affect the food pipe as it starts to get to its natural curve? Could it lead to narrowing of the food pipe or change its position ?
Hi is a loss of cervical lordosis likely to cause issues with hip flexors/glutes? I have been told I have loss of cervical lordosis but have various issues - neck, shoulder but particularly bad pain in my glutes. Not sure they are connected. Thanks so much for sharing these exercises
Unlikely...but...if someone has significant forward head posture, it can definitely causes issues in the low back and pelvis area due to posture imbalance.
I had mri and says i have lost alot of the curve in the cervical lordosis its gone big time straight and getting worse plus i have forward head posture 😫😫 im not happy bout this
Hey doc great content. I have military neck and pinched nerve (the discs are alright though) and it's been 3 years and it's chronic. Even walking and standing triggers it. I'm studying dentistry and I'm really worried. Some people say orthodontists don't bend their neck as much but still. I tried physical therapy and the pain went away for a couple of months but came back again. I feel pain in a tiny spot of my neck and all of the fingers of my right hand and my shoulders are kind of stiff. Should i quit dental school? Sometimes i wish i had chosen med school.
No keep at it, just be aware of you posture and change positions frequently. Also work hard now to get your posture muscles strong and you should be good...all the best!
Hello dr I am from Bangladesh. I am suffering neck pain from 2 months. Dr said my neck was straightening from normal C shape. I take medicine pregabalin 50 mg capsules and Tolperisone Hydrochloride Daily 1 times. And doing exercise everyday. THERE is no pain in my neck.but now i Don't take medicine last 15 days and the pain is back in my neck. What to do I now?
Hey doc! I completely love your content..applause for what you're doing for the folks👏 I wanted to ask about the popping sound my upper back makes when I stretch😐 is it normal or should I be worried??
Usually if there is no pain associated with it there is nothing to worry about...although sometimes there can be too much movement...if in doubt, please see your doctor. All the best!
Twice daily ideal...the best way to monitor your progress would be having your chiropractor re-xray you. Best to see a corrective care chiropractor for most efficient correction.
Hi, I had an MRI scan and it says Reversal of normal cervical lordosis. Can I do these exercises for this problem? My symptoms are dizziness for the last 2 months; GP gave me 3 different diagnosis : inner ear infection, labirinthitis , neck dizziness and after MRI it is reversal of normal serviceable lordosis . I am currently doing ur exercises for cervicogenic dizziness from RUclips , which I showed to my physiotherapist when the diagnosis was neck dizziness and now I am planning to do these ones as well. Do you think it is ok if I do your cervicogenic dizziness exercises which I found helpful plus these ones to get the curve back ? Thank you very much for helping people ❤
For those with a reversal of their cervical curve, you often need some professional help...the exercises that you find helpful can definitely be continued. Always consult with your doctor.
Thank you so much... I was suffering with pain and dizziness but the very first session of this gave me relief... I will continue this daily and see the results
@@drjonsaundersIt has been 9 days now, and all the pain in my neck has disappeared... Thank you so much 😊 There is a loss of gap between the vertebrae at the bottom of my spine.. Could you suggest any specific exercises
I did this last night because I have a forward neck curve ( dental office job related) honestly I woke up today feeling a lot better. I just did again now.. I hope this corrects the curve... how long does it typically take to correct a neck curve? I know its not an overnight thing. but from ur point. how long would it take? I am planning to do this everyday!!!!
It will be different for everyone...as it depends on where they start, how long has the problem been there, is more advanced correction techniques required for correction...etc...this will help start, but you may need some professional help...all the best!
Thank you so much this really fixed my neck after weeks of pain. You’re a magician. My neck is 90% better and I saw this video yesterday. If I was Mayor I’d give you a key to the city
Glad it helped!
glad to hear that,
and how is your neck now?
Ive been in tears for the last few days due to my neck pain! I just did the exercises today and it relieved a lot of my pain! Thank you so much!
Wonderful!
Wow that perfect, I'm a guitar teacher (always hunched over) and my chiro I saw for 6 months taught me less in the entire time I was seeing him than this video did. I can feel it already working in one session!
Glad you found it helpful...all the best!
Has the curvature improved?
A lot of my nuero/ nerve pain right after has been alleviated, I’m only 2 days into doing them; this is such a blessing
Amazing!
I have complete straightening of the neck, I've had it for years now, I think since 2016, I'm going to start doing this tonight! Thanks Doc!
Best of luck!
How is it so far?
I have that too. Did this help?
@@kats7949I reckon it’s from all the iPad and device usage! Good luck , hope you can reverse it
I just had mri thst says ive lost alot of the curve in the cervical lordosis and its getting worse plus i have forward head posture
Hello Mr. jon Saunders, I have been doing these exercises for 2 days, my neck is very relaxed and my mind is calm, I will report from time to time, I will do these exercises for 6 months
Thank you Dr.Jon Saunders
My current symptoms:
-rare vertigo,
-incessant ringing in the right ear, -visual snow symptom(s)
-Brain fog
-Occasional migraine with aura
Great, keep up the good work!
Keep me posted@@spectra1338
Checking back in. Have you seen any improvement in the shape of your spine? Im starting neck exercises and want to know if i will start seeing physical differences after a month
I'm currently going to a chiro for neck traction sessions and re alignments which help, but in the interim doing these excercises give me relief and get rid of cervicogenic headaches and nerve pain 👍 thanks Doc!
Fantastic!
So how is your neck now? Is it paint in head now?
Hi Dr. thank you so much for this its actually helps me relief my neck! its been 8 months my neck hurts . your life saver! you need more subscriber for being a good doctor!
Great to hear!
Can you please make a video on muscles to stretch and strengthen to help bring back cervical lordosis. Can't find anywhere on RUclips. Thanks a lot Doctor Saunders.
This video is a good one for your question in the meantime. :)
I can't thank you enough Jon 🙌🌿🌻
I've suffered from neck pain for many years and tried everything including exercises but your targeted exercises made all the difference. I set an ⏰ at work so I get up and do them every couple of hrs. Gosh, what a relief 😊 please keep up the good work.
Great, glad they helped...all the best!
@@drjonsaunders oh it absolutely helped. Thank you once again 🌻
Sharing your videos with family and friends. It's also good for everyone to do as a preventative measure.
hey Sophie,
I was wondering if you had lower back pain when you take a long walk like an hour or do a simple exercise.
Thank you very much!. I did it just now and I can feel a huge difference. My neck feels much better. The pain is decreased with the stretches and the exercises.
Wonderful!
These make so much sense! im going to start doing this daily, hope i can get my neck curve back!!
Good luck!
Did u felt better?
Thank you! I will try this and leave the progress in two weeks!! Wish me luck!
You got this!
Thanks! The pressure of the band immediately feels very good during the shown movements!
Great!
I was in a very very bad head collision two years ago. I have straightening of the vertical lordosis. I can’t wear anything on my head, my neck and middle back hurts so much. I am praying this helps me out
Sorry to hear, please see this video: ruclips.net/video/HFxZk0r4SVs/видео.html
I’ve had cervical spine pain for YEARS. It’s driving me literally nuts at this point. I don’t have money for drs. I never seem to… Thank you so much for this.
Best of luck!
Hello ma'am. How are you now? Have you tried physical therapy?
Hello doc ive been feeling dizzy since second of july last year it hasnt stopped, ive checking everything and i think i got lordosis hopefully these exercises will fix it.
Sorry to hear, I hope my videos are helpful.
Thank You!! After just one session Its feeling like positive therapy I will be doing daily!
Awesome!
Been having neck pain for a year now. Had x rays done showing my neck is straight without the curve. Cost to much money for me. This video has helped with my neck pain but i still need to restore the curve on my neck.
Keep up the exercises.
heayy! did you fix it?
oh i'm gonna start these. I've had cervicogenic headaches for the last 2 years..daily! I see a wonderful chiropractor but she hasn't shown me these. I have a few more pain free days but then all comes back. Gonna try these!! Oh i do have reversed cervical lordosis seen on a recent x ray.
You can do it!
how has it been for you?
How are you now?
I have bad forward head posture. This video has reduced my headaches a lot. Thank you for making this. Is there any other video you recommend for forward head posture?
Yes I have 2 good videos on my channel that you will find helpful on correcting forward head posture. Best wishes.
Thank you this video has been tremendously helpful with my Lordosis, i was diagnosed with an xray. I plan to save to watch later as well.
Glad it was helpful!
Doctor I've loss of cervical lordosis and pain is always in the right side of neck, head and upper back (because of long time sitting and studies), so will these exercises help?
It should, yes. Best wishes.
Thank you for the advice. Personally I would find it helpful if you did the exercises more slowly since I have issues I found it hard to keep pace and kept having to pause the video. But really, thank you so much :)
Noted! I will try and slow down in my next videos. :)
There is a setting on your phone or computer that you can play the video at 50 or 75% speed or even slower.
Hey doctor. A Month ago i had so much pain on right side of upper body bcz of straight neck. Now my condition has improved alot and pain is mild and occur very little. I want to ask you can i join dace classes bcz I've been waiting for it for so long?
It's hard for me to say without examining unfortunately. Please speak to your doctor. Best wishes.
I have vertigo, " bubble head", re injured infusion was crushed. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
This may be helpful: ruclips.net/video/YUenjBcmAg0/видео.html
Hi Doctor, how many times a day should I do the exercises? Thank you.
Twice daily is good!
Chronic migraines with military neck reporting in I’ll do this for a couple months and see how I go. Thanks.
Best of luck!
So how is it? Please share
Thank you for your useful advice and exercises. I wish you good health and may God bless you
Thank you!
Thank you Dr Jon. much appreciation from Malaysia
You are very welcome!
I just did the exercise with the medium one
Good job!
i will try these and update in a few weeks or month on progress
Will take long than a few weeks, and you will need a pre and post xray at your chiropractor to determine it you are getting correction...always best to use this with your chiropractors recommendations. Best wishes.
Wow thank you! So many chiros have just told me to do chin tucks to correct my forward head posture, but I got xrays that show a very rigid cervical kyphosis in my neck. Hopefully these help!! Thank you!
I would definitely do not do chin tucks with a cervical kyphosis unless under very specific circumstances...always check with your doctor...all the best!
Did you recovered
Hi i just been dignose with straigh neck. My symptoms is dizzie like vertigo. i will follow this excercise.
Best wishes!
any better? same issues here. thank you
Thank you so much for your videos they have been a life saver to me! I found out I have arthritis at 20 years of age, in my L-5 > S-1 as well as slight scoliosis and cervical lordosis which has caused extreme nerve pain and pinching. Im hoping that in following these stretches eventually it will lead to an improvement and I can get back to where I was before! If you have any recommendations or advice I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you ☺️
Happy to help!
What is the results
Doctor I'd so much pain in my right neck and head that i couldn't even walk or jump. I didn't do any exercises for 2-3 days and pain gone away. Now i can walk and bend but not jump as it creates little pain. How's that possible? I'm having loss of cervical lordosis currently.
Sorry to hear, you would need an examination for me to be able to answer your question. Please see your doctor for an appropriate diagnosis. Best wishes.
Loved your video! I’m just starting PT for a straight neck. I’m now excited and optimistic about getting positive results. My question, I’m almost 67 years old and I still am competitive in powering. What is your opinion on me continuing with heavy squats? The bar rests on my shoulders and goes across the very base of my neck. Not much weight though on that spot. Thanks.
John G
As long as your form is good and you have good mobility, go for it. :)
Hey doc!! Do you take online consultation?? I want to get treated by you only, please let me know whether you can take online consultation. I would be glad.
Unfortunately not at this time. Thank you.
Hi Dr Jon, yes correct, ...I have recent x-rays from November 2023, and I figure a few weeks to a month to see "some" symptoms abate, but months or years for a full correction,, thank you for the reply, I wasn't expecting that
:)
You saw improvement?
How is your neck now?
how many times a day we need to do this exercise? Can we also use the neck stretcher tools like the one we put under our neck and wait for a while? Thank you very much in advance.
Sure can, these can be done twice daily.
Thank you 🙏
Your exercises really helped me
May you please give some movement for shoulder pain . Thanks
Try this: ruclips.net/video/MVPDkOGqNBI/видео.html
I have this exact issue, been years of it, finally got fed up with it, started progressing into my upper back. Going to PT, gonna try your recommendations and post back the progress.
Best of luck!
Updates?
Hey did you find anything that helped?
Hey can you give an update?
Doctor is it possible for that cervical region to be straight by birth?? I've loss of cervical lordosis but my physiotherapist told me maybe that straightening is from birth itself.
It's possible, but often it's from either too much looking down or if you didn't crawl or as a baby, as that time helps develop the cervical curve. Best wishes.
Thanks for your awesome videos. Hopefully the condition goes away with time. Two cervical joints (c7 ?) seem glued together and stick out. Slightly to the left side.
They will not loosen up.
You may need your chiropractor to help release them...all the best!
I have a loss of neck curve and also anterior pelvic tilt. Do you think anterior pelvic tilt could have contributed to the loss of cervical lordosis?
If yes, can I do exercises to fix both daily?
Thanks for the vid doctor :)
It's hard to say, but you ca n certainly work them together with the correct exercises. Best wishes.
This exercise feels really nice! I use a strap from a Resistance Band set which works well then after the stretched I hold my neck in place with a cheap neck support from the chemist to help keep it supported and warm for 30mins.
Ive had military neck for at least 15yrs because I was always curious why I had a bump in my upper neck at the back. Looking at x-ray pics just online (not mine) it looks exactly (and feels) like C2 vertebrae sticks out more and I feel it slot back in quite noticeably when I do these exercises plus I'll massage the back of my neck with my hands to help it move and stay there. I have high hopes for this exercise, thank you so much for sharing. Im in my first week of doing this and Im very excited.
Thanks for watching and keep working at it. :)
Wats the status now
Can i ask u something plzz?
This can happen to anyone. I'm 24, couldn't be more active and always obsessed about health/diet proper form with training. Was diagnosed with neck osteoarthritis and have the "s" curve. How? I have no idea other than a predisposition from birth and bad sitting habits. Hopefully this will help.
Best wishes!
Wow...an instant relief..thanks.🙋🙋
Glad it helped!
Hello,
I am a masseuse and I have problems with my neck and arms from work.
I had an MRI of the cervical spine, I have disc herniations, corrected lordosis and some other changes in the smaller joints.
I started doing these exercises today, so I'm wondering what are the chances that this hump on the neck will go away?
What is your experience with patients?
Thank youuuu and greetings from France 😊
It depends on the severity, but expect some improvements...also please see some of my other videos that you may find helpful. Best wishes from 🇨🇦
@@drjonsaunders Thanks for the answer, I will definitely look into it.
I'm just wondering if a herniated disc is a contraindication for this exercise?
I'm afraid that by trying to restore lordosis, I'm not making something else worse :)
I worked for the Canadians at the NATO base in Bosnia, good memories.
Nice people ☺️
First of all thank you doctor. I am seeing a Chiro and want to understand dos and donts, such as red flags if he is doing something which I need to stop bcuz I dnt want my neck to messed up. Also is it safe for him to turn and crack my neck ?
Yes it is safe when indicated and if an exam was done to qualify for care...best wishes in your recovery.
interesting to hear about the chin tucks making the neck straighter. my physical therapists suggested them to me, but granted this was before my MRI revealed that I have slight loss of curvature. you think it’d be a good idea to continue doing them?
It's hard to say without examining or seeing your standing x-rays. Best wishes.
Do you have any tips for extreme hypermobility constantly throwing a neck out of whack? I have a reversed lordosis and even when I lay down it feels like I have to tense my neck to keep my head from falling off..
I was wondering which muscles are too tense (is it the SCM and other neck muscles?) and which are too loose (back muscles?) in this posture? My mum has this problem and I'm trying to add some exercises (to stretch too tense muscles and strengthen the ones too weak) to the routine you presented to hopefully make the results more noticeable
Without examining you I am unable to tell you...for best results please see your local corrective chiropractor...best wishes.
doing this exercise daily will bring my curve back doctor ?!
It will help, but to get maximum curve correction you need chiro adjustments and traction. Best wishes.
Thank you very much sir bcz I have learn alot with this video
It's my pleasure...all the best!
Wonderful video. I have a question regarding people with high degree of degeneration in c5-7 and have slight reverse curve with mild disc bulges. Is this exercise still appropriate in that scenario. How do people with degenerative changes get their curves back. Can you create a video for those people if the protocol is much different. So much appreciated!!!
It becomes more difficult, and depends on where curve is lost, the severity of DDD...best to seek some professional guidance...best wishes!
@@drjonsaunders I have been to 7 chiropractors in ct. no one even mentions or seems to care about the curve. They just want to manage it with multiple visits. It’s almost negligent. I had one chiro 8 years ago take an X-ray and tell me I don’t want to wake a sleeping giant. Wtf kind of care is that.
Can having military neck cause neck muscle inflammation and cervical vertigo?? If yes, can putting curvature back into the cervical spine reduce, or eliminate cervical vertigo? Thanks!
All possible, yes. But specific testing is required to know for sure.
My migraines are killing me... Just found out I have a loss of cervical lordosis, my GP has nothing to say about it.
Thank you for this by the way... I'm going to implement it daily and see if I can create change. With that said, is it ok to do when in the throws of a headache or migraine ?
It is ok to during a headache, but most won't be able to tolerate it. Best wishes.
I have loss of lordosis in my lower neck, and hyper lordosis in my upper neck. Should I not do the top of neck exercises?
It's hard for me to say without seeing your x-rays, please ask your chiropractor - best wishes.
ı have an ache on my left side of the neck. the bone feels pain to me and it's not the nerves where ı feel is close to the ear is and very top of the neck close to back of the head and ı Have top-mid trapezus pain but my doctor told me that ı have a straight neck but ı dont have any headache,arms or shoulders pain. do ı rly have military neck what should ı do?
Hard to know without examining you.
I recently discovered I have 2 mild disc bulges & cervical lordsis, this provided instant relief after around a year of agony! I should be getting PT in a couple of weeks too. Anything else you recommend?
Glad my video was helpful. All the best.
@@drjonsaunders mmm u didjt answer her question! Are u a Bot?
Thanks for the helpful video! I have just been diagnosed with loss of cervical lordosis. For almost two years I have had symptoms such as stabbing pressure in my temples and on the top sides of my head. Unfortunately, I didn't correct my habits back then because these symptoms were associated by the doctors with sinus conditions and a deviated nasal septum. After septum surgery, symptoms persisted. A month ago, I experienced paresthesia in my hands and feet when I moved my head & I have this condition till this day. When I hold my head in the correct position, all symptoms disappear.
My question is: is it safe to exercise the neck with weights (with neck head harness) when I have loss of cervical lordosis? When I did these exercises (stopped 3 months ago), I always felt a lot of relief in the neck muscles, but I am not sure whether I will damage something or advance the straightening of the cervical spine. I only have loss of neck lordosis, I do not have any disc herniation.
It should be ok if you are doing it properly and not using too heavy of weights...also best to consult with a corrective chiropractor however when trying to restore a cervical lordosis.
@@drjonsaunders Thanks for the answer!
Thank you very much boss. You are awesome ❤️💫
You are so welcome!
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Sir can I workout if i have Loss of cervical lordosis? Plz reply?
Yes.
@@drjonsaunders Thanks u
Doctor I have suboccipital muscle weakness and stiffness due to straight neck. I constantly get dizzy, have bad headaches and eye strain/ vision problems. I've been to a lot of doctors but couldn't get a solution. Please tell me will fixing the neck curve fix the problem? Can I start by stretching and strengthening the suboccipital muscles and then move on to neck curve exercises or what? Please help, I've been suffering for 8 months.
It's hard to give you specific advice without seeing you or examining you, please seek out a corrective chiropractor in your area. Best wishes.
I seen this video and also your video for dizziness for your neck. I have neck dizziness, pain and stiffness but also partial scoliosis and loss of curve. Which video would be best to follow daily?
Start with the simpler video - neck dizziness. Best wishes!
Huge thanks for the video Dr. Saunders. From the comments, I know the timing of fixing the curve should can be known only on a case by case basis, however, is there an avg. timeframe that you see an improvement in your patients with this issue? E.g. 6 - 8 weeks with daily exercise. Thanks!
Yes 3-6 months typically with doing exercises, traction, and chiropractic.
Thank you very much for your reply Doc
@@drjonsaunders ......traction as in with a Saunder traction device?
For the second exercise where you rotate from side to side... For the lower and mid, I hear repeated clicking and "gravely" sounds (like small pieces of rock) during the turns, as well as a slight increase in feeling off-balance. What are your thoughts on this? Continue?
If it increases "off-balance" avoid that for a while.
Thank you,and sis Sonya Brown
You are so welcome!
Thank You Doc
Most welcome!
Hi Doc, is there a training video to strengthen the neck muscles. I would imagine that strong neck muscles would help.
I have this problem every few months due to unfortunate movements during sports.
Here is one: ruclips.net/video/Pwzr3HxDhuo/видео.html
Hello Doc. Thanks for this video, its doing wonders to my neck and head pain. Just a quick question, Can i start swimming also for the muscles strengthening as I have symptoms of DDD as well? Also as for now i can't do any weight lifting, no gym , no running. So alternate for me is swimming and cycling. What would you advice?
Yes swimming can be done to help...you just need to work to your tolerance levels. All the best.
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Are cervical and lumbar hypolordosis treatable with this and additional exercises?
Yes, but more so when you combine it with corrective chiropractic care.
This is great! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Nice job Dr. Jon.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I was diagnosed with straightening of the cervical lordosis from looking down so much while breastfeeding. It created a hump on the back of my neck/upper back and I’m always in pain. Will these exercises help?
Yes it should, as well as some of the other "neck hump" videos I have - these should be in addition to your chiropractic care - best wishes.
Hi Dr. Saunders. Can correcting the cervical curve also affect the food pipe as it starts to get to its natural curve? Could it lead to narrowing of the food pipe or change its position ?
It "may", but more often that can be caused by bone spurs or another cause - best to see your doctor.
Hello sir I got reduced cervical lordosis by a bike accident is those exersise good for my cure?
Yes! But, please speak to your doctor. Best wishes!
Hi is a loss of cervical lordosis likely to cause issues with hip flexors/glutes? I have been told I have loss of cervical lordosis but have various issues - neck, shoulder but particularly bad pain in my glutes. Not sure they are connected. Thanks so much for sharing these exercises
Unlikely...but...if someone has significant forward head posture, it can definitely causes issues in the low back and pelvis area due to posture imbalance.
Thank you. Lots of complex MSK issues I think, hoping a specialist can work through them, meanwhile will try some of your helpful exercises 🙏🙏
i have two small disc protusions in my cervical neck(c3-c4/c4- c5) can i do these exercises.
Yes they should be fine, but please always check with your doctor.
@@drjonsaunders thnx for the answer
Doctor one day one time i have todo excercise ?
You do it twice per day if you'd like.
may I know if physiological cervical lordosis is progressive like scoliosis?
It is more likely to cause pre-mature wearing down of the discs. Best wishes.
Hello....sir actually to relief my pain soon better to have medicine so can you please tell me some medicine
You will have to ask your doctor that...best wishes!
I had mri and says i have lost alot of the curve in the cervical lordosis its gone big time straight and getting worse plus i have forward head posture 😫😫 im not happy bout this
I hope you find this video helpful.
How many times a day can we do these exercises?
2 times per day. Best wishes.
Can cervical spine straightening can cause tinnitus in ears?
No clear evidence, but somatic tinnitus can come from the stressed tissues in the neck.
Hey doc great content. I have military neck and pinched nerve (the discs are alright though) and it's been 3 years and it's chronic. Even walking and standing triggers it. I'm studying dentistry and I'm really worried. Some people say orthodontists don't bend their neck as much but still. I tried physical therapy and the pain went away for a couple of months but came back again. I feel pain in a tiny spot of my neck and all of the fingers of my right hand and my shoulders are kind of stiff. Should i quit dental school? Sometimes i wish i had chosen med school.
No keep at it, just be aware of you posture and change positions frequently. Also work hard now to get your posture muscles strong and you should be good...all the best!
@@drjonsaunders thanks for answering!
Hello dr
I am from Bangladesh. I am suffering neck pain from 2 months. Dr said my neck was straightening from normal C shape. I take medicine pregabalin 50 mg capsules and Tolperisone Hydrochloride Daily 1 times. And doing exercise everyday. THERE is no pain in my neck.but now i Don't take medicine last 15 days and the pain is back in my neck. What to do I now?
Please try and seek out the help of a chiropractor...best wishes.
Hey doc! I completely love your content..applause for what you're doing for the folks👏
I wanted to ask about the popping sound my upper back makes when I stretch😐 is it normal or should I be worried??
Usually if there is no pain associated with it there is nothing to worry about...although sometimes there can be too much movement...if in doubt, please see your doctor. All the best!
@@drjonsaunders yes it's painless as of now. Thank you.
And also I do cycling hence coccydynia.. what can I do for that?
Are these exercises appropriate for a neck with a herniated disk replacement , c4 with fusion? Thank you. Enjoy your content.
A cervical fusion would be a contraindication, so please see your doctor before doing any neck exercises/stretches...all the best!
How many times should I do it (daily)?
And when the results should appears?
Twice daily ideal...the best way to monitor your progress would be having your chiropractor re-xray you. Best to see a corrective care chiropractor for most efficient correction.
when u show the spine which is the front? Hard to know with the head missing.
The concave part of the neck and low back would be facing back. Best wishes.
Has anyone done any of these or any other known exercises for cervical kyphosis and had a before and after x-ray?
Cervical kyphosis requires a different exercise and protocol and usually requires specialized care. Best wishes.
Hi, I had an MRI scan and it says Reversal of normal cervical lordosis. Can I do these exercises for this problem? My symptoms are dizziness for the last 2 months; GP gave me 3 different diagnosis : inner ear infection, labirinthitis , neck dizziness and after MRI it is reversal of normal serviceable lordosis . I am currently doing ur exercises for cervicogenic dizziness from RUclips , which I showed to my physiotherapist when the diagnosis was neck dizziness and now I am planning to do these ones as well. Do you think it is ok if I do your cervicogenic dizziness exercises which I found helpful plus these ones to get the curve back ? Thank you very much for helping people ❤
For those with a reversal of their cervical curve, you often need some professional help...the exercises that you find helpful can definitely be continued. Always consult with your doctor.
Doctor how much time it takes to get normal curvature of the spine which you were shown in the title picture of this video??
4-6 months for that specific case.
Thank you so much... I was suffering with pain and dizziness but the very first session of this gave me relief... I will continue this daily and see the results
Keep up the good work!
@@drjonsaundersIt has been 9 days now, and all the pain in my neck has disappeared... Thank you so much 😊 There is a loss of gap between the vertebrae at the bottom of my spine.. Could you suggest any specific exercises
Can I practice these exercises when I'm in severe pain? Even the slightest movement of my neck gives me pain.
It will be difficult with significant pain, I'd suggest you speak to your doctor first - best wishes.
I did this last night because I have a forward neck curve ( dental office job related) honestly I woke up today feeling a lot better. I just did again now.. I hope this corrects the curve... how long does it typically take to correct a neck curve? I know its not an overnight thing. but from ur point. how long would it take? I am planning to do this everyday!!!!
It will be different for everyone...as it depends on where they start, how long has the problem been there, is more advanced correction techniques required for correction...etc...this will help start, but you may need some professional help...all the best!
How are you doing so far?
update?
@@drjonsaunders what are more advanced correction exercises?