Just tried this, I had pain in that same area for almost 2 years now, I thought it was the cold. It disappears sometimes but lately it's back stronger than ever and I feel it in my right arm, shoulder. Thought doing this would only relieve them, never expected my face and ears to feel this relaxed as well after it and very immediately 😭 thank you very much, your videos always help me! Wishing you all the best!
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 I was expecting the pain to grow after I wake up as that what have happened always with my own (i used to be rough tbh..) massage, but I was very very happy to wake up with even less pain! I will continue to do it even after it's completely gone. Can't thank you enough 🥲 god bless you.
I'm aware this video is old, but thank you so much! During quarantine I've been doing online school, and therefore have been on my computer a lot, as well as playing online games with my friends. I got this awful tension headache, and this massage helped so much. Did it a couple of times and I only felt a little bit of pain that I eased with a heating pat, thanks so much!
This is actually amazing I hurt my neck raging at video games the other day and went to bed waking up with the worst headache. Tried this had to do it a couple times but it worked!!! Thank youuuu
Thank you SO much for this. I have been wfh the last 3 weeks due to the crisis and I had the most horrendous neck ache which radiated to my head. I took a day off from looking at my screen and done these exercises and it almost instantly sorted it. Thanks again and stay safe 👍😉
This is amazing - been suffering from occipital neuralgia for the last years and tried everything: anti-depressents, injections, stretching... but THIS ALMOST INSTANTLY releived the pain... I will be doing this daily, it's been a lifesaver - thank you so much Rachel!
I'm glad it was helpful. You might want to try my other headache videos: ruclips.net/video/lQK95Ax58w4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/x4W4VhU8BMY/видео.html
You have made a massive difference in my life by this simple massage technique. My sleeping has been so affected that I couldn't use any pillows as it would aggravate it. Thank you for you thorough and gentle explanation.
THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING A HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN FOR 2 DAYS!!!! This helped me instantly like INSTANTLY!!!! I hope God gives you everything you aspire for you amazing beautiful wonderful woman ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thankyou!!!!!!!
thank you. This was challenging because I guess I have so much density in there couldn't really find the spot but it really worked beautifully. Added this to my migraine playlist!
I can't thank you enough!!! I have been waking up with headaches, and I knew it was related to the awkward positions I would sometimes sleep in and some poor posture during the day, as well, but I didn't attribute the headaches to the suboccipitals until I did some research. Using the technique in your video took my headache away almost immediately!!! Thank you, much! Blessings to you!
Thank you for your assistance today. I will watch this like once a week if I feel really sick. And a headache, I feel nauseous. My muscles feel tight. I'll do that.
Thank you for this. I often refer to this short video and a longer one you do if the occipital release isn’t enough to banish the migraine. I have shared your videos with several other migraine sufferers. You are a blessing!☺️
Wowwww it's amazing after doing the night shift my I was having hell like pain in neck now it's fine 🥳😊 I really loved the way she explained nd direct to the point #effective Thank keeep going ❤️ love from Maldives 💕
So it really works ? 😭 I had this pain for years too and this month it even increased since I'm busy with studies and work I felt like crying because nothing seems to cure it
@@sunflowersandroses2521 it really did help! I didit first time and the pain and tension went from 7 down to 2. The only thing i felt just the right sign of my face had radiating pain or pressure i did her other videos and it lessened that too. It kind of changes my life this video because barely anyone talks about specifically that tension. I saw alor of other videos about neck pain but even after i did them it just increased tension because i didnt do the release. It such a vulnerable spot i was scared but it really worked. Also improve your posture it helps
Hello doc. I hope you are doing good. I feel pain while sneezing and coughing. Apart from that some times I even feel my neck, just below skull that point is paining. I even feel that if I am getting a massage, on the spine I feel without applying much pressure, it pains. Long back I asked one of my friend, who is famous Orthodontist- he checked manually and told me that bones are good and I should see a Neurologist. He referred me good one. I got examined by him Long back, and he found no issues. It's around 5-6 years back. There days no one is here and I am feeling lot of pain in skull, back side only even while normal coughing. What tests I should do? And with which skill of doctor I should meet? I am a non smoker and non drinker 37 year, male, IT engineer. Thanks..
Thanks a lot that helps i u feel like my lover back absolutely not moving at all i cant move it even though i try my best to get it straight (e.g: when I‘m sitting the upper back is straight but the lower back keeps on being bulged out
I have a crazy amount of tension all along that part under the occipital ridge and also behind the mastoid process. When I press it I feel the aching and pressure in my head and eyes increases. Is this just referred pain or am I touching a nerve or something? I have pretty bad forward head posture most of the time and I lift my head a lot cos my glasses always slide down my nose
I work a fairly physical, stressful, & mentally demanding job that involves visiting people in their homes, so I am also driving throughout the work day, anyway I often have a sore area I think where the thoracic and cervical spine meet and going slightly up that I wouldn't call in pain but tension. Its like all my stress builds there and can be quite sore and intense come bed time. The only thing that seems to sooth it is hitting it with any type of hard device which is probably not the best thing for it. Could this help and/or any other suggestions? I have thought about getting a massage gun and wondered your opinion on these? I've tried hot baths with essential oils and various other topical non - drug treatments but nothing really helps this. I can take intense massage to the area in a kind of it's almost too much but amazing and stress relieving way so that's why I'm thinking a massage gun could really help, instead of hitting the area. Thank you x
Great question, Hayley! I would suggest consulting a skilled massage therapist or physical therapist, to figure out the root cause of the tension. It's possible that you may need to correct postural alignment, ergonomics, or body mechanics in your day-to-day life. Stress can also create or exacerbate the tension you are experiencing, so finding ways to manage stress on a daily basis can be beneficial. (You can check out my playlist for stress and anxiety relief.) Using a massage gun on the area might feel good at the time, and even alleviate tension for a short while, but unless the underlying cause is addressed, the tension will keep coming back.
Thank for your question, Vanessa. Unfortunately, there are a myriad of conditions that could cause tremors. It is possible with cervical dystonia: www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/movement-disorders/conditions/dystonia/cervical-dystonia/ But I strongly suggest seeing your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
I tried that and discovered that my upper back muscles are also extremely sore. Now what? I thought it was just my right occipital muscle and my lower rhomboids, but apparently that’s not the case.
Right underneath the base of the skull bone. Feel behind your head and palpate your skull down until you come just off the bone onto the soft tissue. You want your hands on either side of the first 2 cervical vertebrae.
Even if the headache doesn't go away, watching and listening to you is soothing.
WTF. It actually worked. Thank you for my life. I'm baffled. Suffering from daily headaches and boggled at how much this helped me today
I'm so glad it's helpful for you!
Just tried this, I had pain in that same area for almost 2 years now, I thought it was the cold. It disappears sometimes but lately it's back stronger than ever and I feel it in my right arm, shoulder.
Thought doing this would only relieve them, never expected my face and ears to feel this relaxed as well after it and very immediately 😭 thank you very much, your videos always help me! Wishing you all the best!
That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you so much for sharing :)
@@rachelrichardsmassage9660 I was expecting the pain to grow after I wake up as that what have happened always with my own (i used to be rough tbh..) massage, but I was very very happy to wake up with even less pain! I will continue to do it even after it's completely gone. Can't thank you enough 🥲 god bless you.
I'm aware this video is old, but thank you so much! During quarantine I've been doing online school, and therefore have been on my computer a lot, as well as playing online games with my friends. I got this awful tension headache, and this massage helped so much. Did it a couple of times and I only felt a little bit of pain that I eased with a heating pat, thanks so much!
Glad it helped!
Had a headache for 10 days and realised it could be because of the muscles in my neck did these and instantly feel so much better thank you
So glad to hear that this worked so well for you! Thanks for sharing :)
Again can't thank you enough, waking up today and actually looking forward to work rather than battling headaches and dizziness. 😊
I watched this video once before and had to re-watch to remember this technique. Instant relief and love how straight to the point you are! Thank you!
So glad it helps! Thanks for letting me know :)
Sure:))
This is actually amazing I hurt my neck raging at video games the other day and went to bed waking up with the worst headache. Tried this had to do it a couple times but it worked!!! Thank youuuu
Thank you SO much for this. I have been wfh the last 3 weeks due to the crisis and I had the most horrendous neck ache which radiated to my head. I took a day off from looking at my screen and done these exercises and it almost instantly sorted it. Thanks again and stay safe 👍😉
This is easing some of my suffering. Thank you.
This is amazing - been suffering from occipital neuralgia for the last years and tried everything: anti-depressents, injections, stretching... but THIS ALMOST INSTANTLY releived the pain... I will be doing this daily, it's been a lifesaver - thank you so much Rachel!
Wow, I'm so glad this gave you relief! Thank you so much for sharing :)
How is your occipital neuralgia now? Are you still dealing with it or are you recovering. What has helped you?
this has helped me out a bit today. i have been suffering with tension. vertigo and headaches for a while now.. years. thanks again.
I'm glad it was helpful. You might want to try my other headache videos: ruclips.net/video/lQK95Ax58w4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/x4W4VhU8BMY/видео.html
hey i’m kind of suffering from something similar and we don’t know what’s causing it.. does occipital release help
Hi , you got better?
hayfizzle hi how are you now, whAt helped?
Greetings all the way from the UK… Deep massage, deep gratitude…This technique has really helped with both neck pain and associated headaches !
I'm so glad it helped! Sending you gratitude from the US :)
You have made a massive difference in my life by this simple massage technique.
My sleeping has been so affected that I couldn't use any pillows as it would aggravate it.
Thank you for you thorough and gentle explanation.
That's so wonderful to hear! I'm thrilled that you are feeling and sleeping better :)
Oh wow, that tip about placing your fingers and then tilting your head back to give them space is a game changer! So thankful to have come across it.
I'm so glad it's helpful!
THANKYOU THANKYOU THANKYOU I HAVE BEEN SUFFERING A HEADACHE AND NECK PAIN FOR 2 DAYS!!!!
This helped me instantly like INSTANTLY!!!!
I hope God gives you everything you aspire for you amazing beautiful wonderful woman ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thankyou!!!!!!!
I'm so glad it was helpful for you!
Omg, i was suffering from severe neck tension with a chronic pulsating for years, and after doing this I feel much better. Thank you Rachel ❤
So glad it helped!
thank you. This was challenging because I guess I have so much density in there couldn't really find the spot but it really worked beautifully. Added this to my migraine playlist!
I can't thank you enough!!! I have been waking up with headaches, and I knew it was related to the awkward positions I would sometimes sleep in and some poor posture during the day, as well, but I didn't attribute the headaches to the suboccipitals until I did some research. Using the technique in your video took my headache away almost immediately!!! Thank you, much! Blessings to you!
great
That's great! Thanks so much for letting me know :)
Literally relieved so much neck and back pain in seconds! Thank you so much!!!
Your videos are very helpful and I enjoy your calming personality and spirit. Thank you!
Thanks! I'm glad you find them helpful :)
Omg the first video that actually worked thank you!!
Thank you for your assistance today. I will watch this like once a week if I feel really sick. And a headache, I feel nauseous. My muscles feel tight. I'll do that.
Glad I could help!
God bless you! This actually helped!!
Great stuff Rachel the massage conqueror 🙄
I just woke up with one too many pillows, thank you helped a lot😊
Instant relief! Thank you so much!
Thank you for this. I often refer to this short video and a longer one you do if the occipital release isn’t enough to banish the migraine. I have shared your videos with several other migraine sufferers. You are a blessing!☺️
I'm so happy to hear that, Jeanie! And thank you so much for passing my videos along to others who can benefit :)
This really helped me. Thank you Rachel.
So glad it helped!
I didn’t realize how sore that area was until I did this massage. Thank you.
I'm glad it helped 😊
Thanks Rachel for this important information! 👍
This really works! Thank you so much.
Wowwww it's amazing after doing the night shift my I was having hell like pain in neck now it's fine 🥳😊 I really loved the way she explained nd direct to the point #effective Thank keeep going ❤️ love from Maldives 💕
So glad it helped, Ishrath! Love back to you from the U.S. :)
Thank you so much Rachel!
Perfect, thanks, just what I needed tonight. This technique worked really well.
That's wonderful, Jeremy!
Oh my god had this pain for years it comes alot but ur the first to help thank u so much! I cant bleieve it it dissapeared
So it really works ? 😭 I had this pain for years too and this month it even increased since I'm busy with studies and work I felt like crying because nothing seems to cure it
@@sunflowersandroses2521 it really did help! I didit first time and the pain and tension went from 7 down to 2. The only thing i felt just the right sign of my face had radiating pain or pressure i did her other videos and it lessened that too. It kind of changes my life this video because barely anyone talks about specifically that tension. I saw alor of other videos about neck pain but even after i did them it just increased tension because i didnt do the release. It such a vulnerable spot i was scared but it really worked. Also improve your posture it helps
just had your help , thank you for such useful video
Your an angel thank you! 🙏🏼 god that was so much pain you helped mitigate
This was so helpful! Thank you!
Thank you I feel so much better
Very helpful, thanks
Glad it was helpful!
My suboccipital muscles have been sore for a year and a half. Headaches, dizziness, eye strain
Me too. Everything I do makws them tight
Me too
Same! All of these things! How are you now?
amazing thank you so much God bless!!!
AMAZING!!! Thank you soo much!
Thank you! 🙏
My pleasure!
Thanks you helped a little
Great!
For some people it might be easier to use both thumbs with fingers pressed against the side of the head.
Thanks
That is a Reality good exercise, think you ver Smudo, Rachek.
Glad you like it, Rupert! Thanks for letting me know :)
Thanks a lot!
thanks. I have dizziness! I need to do this!
Hope it helps!
trust me i didnt it wrong or right but it gives me relaxation and feel better
it really worked
Thanks for this magic!
Glad you like it!
Thank you!
Thank you sooo much!..
Hello doc. I hope you are doing good.
I feel pain while sneezing and coughing. Apart from that some times I even feel my neck, just below skull that point is paining. I even feel that if I am getting a massage, on the spine I feel without applying much pressure, it pains.
Long back I asked one of my friend, who is famous Orthodontist- he checked manually and told me that bones are good and I should see a Neurologist. He referred me good one. I got examined by him Long back, and he found no issues. It's around 5-6 years back. There days no one is here and I am feeling lot of pain in skull, back side only even while normal coughing. What tests I should do? And with which skill of doctor I should meet? I am a non smoker and non drinker 37 year, male, IT engineer.
Thanks..
Thank you for making this video :) It was very helpful!
Glad it helped :)
I believe I have occipital neuralgia and this was so helpful. Along with your sinus relief video. Much thanks.
So glad the videos were helpful! Thanks for sharing :)
can you please tell me what coz this ?
The causes are numerous, but 2 major players can be mental stress and poor posture.
I can’t seem to find the muscles... help !!
Maybe this will help: ruclips.net/video/Ke0pKx1LO0k/видео.html
Great
Thanks a lot that helps i u feel like my lover back absolutely not moving at all i cant move it even though i try my best to get it straight (e.g: when I‘m sitting the upper back is straight but the lower back keeps on being bulged out
omg this helped so much!!!
I have a crazy amount of tension all along that part under the occipital ridge and also behind the mastoid process. When I press it I feel the aching and pressure in my head and eyes increases. Is this just referred pain or am I touching a nerve or something? I have pretty bad forward head posture most of the time and I lift my head a lot cos my glasses always slide down my nose
You might want to see a skilled massage therapist. I have a video that can help with forward head position: ruclips.net/video/zXZAwA4rwO8/видео.html
Thank you so much! It relieves the headache. Shall we use 2 pillows when sleeping or this will worsen the problem?
Thanks so much for your comment! Here is my video on ideal sleeping positions: ruclips.net/video/TOuZElUaDY0/видео.html
Anyone else having vision problems because of suboccipital muscle tightness?
The suboccipital muscles are neurologically linked to eye position, and they also help to position the head, so they play an important role in vision.
U still active to this day , perhaps could reach out to u ? Havent done K yoga 6 months till i realized how stuck i am 😂
Sure, I have a private practice in Manhattan and I offer online wellness coaching sessions. Email me at rachelrichardsmassage@gmail.com.
I work a fairly physical, stressful, & mentally demanding job that involves visiting people in their homes, so I am also driving throughout the work day, anyway I often have a sore area I think where the thoracic and cervical spine meet and going slightly up that I wouldn't call in pain but tension. Its like all my stress builds there and can be quite sore and intense come bed time. The only thing that seems to sooth it is hitting it with any type of hard device which is probably not the best thing for it. Could this help and/or any other suggestions? I have thought about getting a massage gun and wondered your opinion on these? I've tried hot baths with essential oils and various other topical non - drug treatments but nothing really helps this. I can take intense massage to the area in a kind of it's almost too much but amazing and stress relieving way so that's why I'm thinking a massage gun could really help, instead of hitting the area. Thank you x
Great question, Hayley! I would suggest consulting a skilled massage therapist or physical therapist, to figure out the root cause of the tension. It's possible that you may need to correct postural alignment, ergonomics, or body mechanics in your day-to-day life. Stress can also create or exacerbate the tension you are experiencing, so finding ways to manage stress on a daily basis can be beneficial. (You can check out my playlist for stress and anxiety relief.) Using a massage gun on the area might feel good at the time, and even alleviate tension for a short while, but unless the underlying cause is addressed, the tension will keep coming back.
I’ve been experiencing head tremors ,if this area in your neck is tight ,can tremors happen?
Thank for your question, Vanessa. Unfortunately, there are a myriad of conditions that could cause tremors. It is possible with cervical dystonia: www.pacificneuroscienceinstitute.org/movement-disorders/conditions/dystonia/cervical-dystonia/
But I strongly suggest seeing your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
thank you! Love this, it helps!!
Awesome! Thanks, Chris.
I tried that and discovered that my upper back muscles are also extremely sore. Now what? I thought it was just my right occipital muscle and my lower rhomboids, but apparently that’s not the case.
You might want to see a physical therapist or skilled massage therapist who can help you figure out what might be causing the soreness.
Hey, that's helped a bit.
Thanks !
Are there any tips that you can give women on how to get their necks to look as amazing and gorgeous as that?
I did some of the neck massages and I feel my nose clearing up, what the heck :)
Massage yields amazing discoveries 😊
My sister is migraine
1:43+ huge biceps?
Can you please mam explain in hindi please 😓😓
Thinks to say
I feel worse if I lean my head back. I'll skip that one.
Good idea!
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I can’t pinpoint that occipital region
Right underneath the base of the skull bone. Feel behind your head and palpate your skull down until you come just off the bone onto the soft tissue. You want your hands on either side of the first 2 cervical vertebrae.
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My wife broke my neck
I'm so glad you're well enough to comment on social media.
Please put your hair up so we can see your fingers
Patients
Pull your hair up so you can show it better. Thz
redo the video with your hair up and your back to the camera.