Exercises To Fix Neck And Shoulder Posture

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  • Опубликовано: 21 янв 2025

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  • @KendraFitzgerald
    @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад +3

    Hi friends, thanks for watching! Please share how this video has helped you, I love hearing from you!

  • @Stickynote877
    @Stickynote877 11 месяцев назад +2

    I have been scouring the internet for upper back exercises for forward head posture. These are the best I’ve found! Thank you so much

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  11 месяцев назад +1

      OH I'm so glad to hear you found them helpful! More to come soon. Thank you for working out with me!

  • @COGasSafety
    @COGasSafety 4 года назад +4

    I am managing to do the number of repeats now without stopping the video. Many thanks. Stephanie

  • @shalinivijay2313
    @shalinivijay2313 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you dear.... the amazing part is you explain so well why the problems happen and then give so wonderful solutions

  • @LMillerStudio
    @LMillerStudio 2 года назад +1

    Wow, that is intense. 66 yr old woman here, attempting to fix forward head posture. Even after doing this once, my upper back feels completely different. I will report back in a couple of weeks and let you know how it's going. Thanks so much Kendra, you are definitely one of the best yoga/exercise teachers on RUclips and I'm not even a mom!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад +1

      Oh my goodness Leslie what a compliment! I'm so thrilled to hear that doing this just once helped your back feel different. Yes please report back and let me know how it's going!

  • @mauricioklink1642
    @mauricioklink1642 4 года назад +3

    This is the best upper back posture exercises video I’ve seen. Thank you Kendra!!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад

      You're so welcome Mauricio, so glad you've enjoyed it! Also check out my video on the at-home posture corrector - the two go hand-in-hand!

  • @pembie7859
    @pembie7859 4 года назад +2

    Love to see more short videos like this!

  • @JulieNelson-o1k
    @JulieNelson-o1k Год назад +1

    Have a recent diagnosis of severe degenerative discs at C4-5 through C6-7. Searched for posture exercises to start ASAP to keep me strong (and hopefully mostly upright) and came across your video. Love the simple exercises and you explained and showed them so thoroughly. I know I can definitely make this part of my exercise routine. Thank you!!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Fantastic! I'm so happy to hear it! Welcome to the community.

  • @bambamssam
    @bambamssam 9 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your videos, i just found your channel, i’ve been loving your deep core exercises. Subtle but so impactful!!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  9 месяцев назад

      Glad you like them! Thank you for working out with me!

  • @withlovefromliz1518
    @withlovefromliz1518 8 лет назад +2

    love it, Kendra, thank you!! I'll be doing these in the morning for sure! I subbed to your chanel so I won't miss a thing, XO! Liz

  • @chariots8x230
    @chariots8x230 5 лет назад +7

    I've listed the exercises so that it's easier to practice getting the form right.
    1) Exercise #1 (15-20 reps) 2:35
    2) Exercise #2 (15-20 reps) 3:33
    3) Exercise #3 (15-20 reps) 4:52
    4) Exercise #4 (15-20 reps) 5:28, 5:59
    5) Exercise #5 (15-20 reps) 7:23
    6) Exercise #6 (15-20 reps) 8:10
    7) Exercise #7 (hold 5-10 breaths) 8:40
    8) Child's Pose Stretch 9:30
    9) Exercise #8 (15-20 reps) 10:03
    10) Eagle Pose Stretch 11:01
    11) More stretching (hold 5-10 breaths) 11:43

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for this! I'll add it to the description, thank you!

  • @naturalmystique3830
    @naturalmystique3830 4 года назад +2

    Again, a great video, Kendra. I definitely need to do this, along with the core exercises. I've always been a bit of a sloucher. Thank you.

  • @cristinadelatorre574
    @cristinadelatorre574 3 года назад +1

    Wow! Absolutely LOVED this video. I've been doing the first two exercises for not longer than 2 weeks and I can already see a HUGE change of the position of my shoulders. Thanks for sharing!!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад

      I'm so happy to hear this Cristina! Keep up the great work!

  • @philipharville
    @philipharville 2 года назад +2

    You did it again 👏🏻 thank you so much, Kendra
    the two videos of yours I’ve checked out recently are the only videos on the internet that have really given me the intense relief I’m looking for 🕊✨😮‍💨
    Thank you again! ♥️

  • @thlp6872
    @thlp6872 3 года назад +3

    Can’t wait to try this routine. Thank you as I really want to strengthen my entire back and work on engagement of muscles. Do you have an Instagram page?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  3 года назад

      You're so welcome! Let me know how it goes! Yes, on Instagram I'm @Devotedmamas

  • @COGasSafety
    @COGasSafety 4 года назад +1

    Happy Christmas Kendra and thank you very much indeed for improving my body and stopping the pain. I am incredibly grateful and find that your melodic voice soothes me and makes me feel much better, then the exercises eradicate the pain. Ideal at the end of a long day but difficult if you have to cook dinner - thankfully my husband does a lot of cooking now. Hope you have a great holiday! Stephanie

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад +1

      Happy Christmas to you too Stephanie! I'm so happy to hear how well you're feeling now. Keep up the great work!

    • @COGasSafety
      @COGasSafety 4 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald You are as bad as I am working on Boxing Day!

  • @missAduil
    @missAduil Год назад +1

    Thank you a lot!

  • @allisondrewklein5314
    @allisondrewklein5314 Год назад +2

    Kendra, thanks so much for responding.
    A dear friend recommended your vids to me and now I see why!
    I am new to yoga and have only attended a couple of classes (years ago) so have little familiarity with executing the positions properly - always a major concern. Child’s pose, downward dog, etc. are fine but many of the other positions are hard to see so it’s frustrating. I am pretty fit for a 66 yr old woman, mainly because of my past athletic activity but am way out of shape now - my main concern is not hurting myself, obviously, and when doing virtual yoga it is difficult to see the positions. The rib thing is a difficult concept to explain or for me to understand, I guess - I’m not getting your description. My ribs only seem to move up and down when I breathe. :)
    Warmly.
    Allison

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Hi Allison, I'm so glad you've been enjoying the videos, and I also get that virtually it can be hard to see the positions! I'll do another video about rib cage breathing, coming soon. :) Thank you for your feedback!

  • @lugendoivan9181
    @lugendoivan9181 6 лет назад +1

    Thanks so much Kendra. Am getting positive results!

  • @mariakehr-raggay2658
    @mariakehr-raggay2658 2 года назад +1

    This felt great! Thank you so much!

  • @Thisisreallife26
    @Thisisreallife26 2 года назад +1

    This is incredible!!! I'm in day 5 if doing this (consecutive) and it doesn't hurt to keep my shoulders back and back straight anymore!!! I'm actually doing it subconsciously now because my muscles are strong enough!! Thank you so much!!! I mean the deepest thank you!!!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад +1

      This is amazing! I'm so happy this video has been helpful. Well done for sticking with it for 5 days too - the consistency pays off!

    • @Thisisreallife26
      @Thisisreallife26 2 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald yes thank you so much!!!

  • @grzegorzkucharski4571
    @grzegorzkucharski4571 3 года назад +1

    great video complex fix problem

  • @moiraberniegatt9491
    @moiraberniegatt9491 5 лет назад +1

    That looks really helpful. Well explained and demonstrated. Thanks. My shoulder is really inflamed. I've had x3 frozen shoulders in the past but this time it's 3 years of post injury damage. I didn't realise it keeps happening from my forward posture stopping it healing, and causing a bint spur to develop and once I get the bony spur taken care of, I shall be maintaining a good open posture. 64 is still not too late to learn eh

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад

      I'm so glad it's helpful Bernie! It's never too late. ;)

  • @COGasSafety
    @COGasSafety 3 года назад +1

    Dear Kendra I am so glad I found your exercises - they are brilliant and I love your voice - you are so encouraging and I needed that especially to start with. I have done these upper back ones and the 12 poses for getting on for two years and I am feeling much fitter and stronger with far less back pain. I am also doing ballet at grade 4 having never done ballet before (well not since I was about five years old). I need to strengthen the back muscles to support my arms in ballet when holding them out particularly to the side but slightly forward and slightly bent.I keep being told to use my back muscles... I do your exercises and they work but do you have any more for me or could you suggest how I make them work even better? I do them three to four times a week and alternate with stomach exercises. I have one day of rest as my body needs that! Thank you again - I wouldn't have dared to start ballet at 71 without having done and without doing your exercises as well. Stephanie x

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад +1

      Stephanie! I'm always so excited to hear your progress reports and LOVE that you started ballet at 71! Keep up the amazing work. The additional exercises you can do would be strengthening the serratus muscles (deep rib muscles that keep your shoulder blades attached to your rib cage). I will add a video with these exercises to my list!

    • @COGasSafety
      @COGasSafety 2 года назад +1

      @@KendraFitzgerald Thank you Kendra - that would be fantastic - sounds exactly what I need. Hope others will benefit too. Thanks again. Stephanie

  • @erinbeltran1820
    @erinbeltran1820 9 месяцев назад +1

    The exercise that’s pictured on the video before playing video..(2nd exercise: laying on floor and stretching back) I did this ONE time and got pain that radiated from shoulder blade down arm all the way into top of hand (SO PAINFUL) and into fingers (pinky,ring and middle). Took a few weeks to get it back to normal with a few yoga opening moves (not tightening moves). I tried this move very lightly another time to see if maybe I just over did it but NO it was not good for me. Something in cervical spine pressing against a nerve.
    ** if you have cervical issues then be careful with this one (I didn’t know I had any neck issues)

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  9 месяцев назад

      Hi! Movements can certainly have varying effects on each individual's body. Cervical nerve (or any nerve) issues can vary in how they present. I'm glad it's feeling better, and it might be something worth looking into with an orthopedic physician or a physical therapist if it continues.

  • @shanamondok455
    @shanamondok455 4 года назад +1

    This video has been so helpful, it’s the best one I’ve found. Do you have any videos of strengthening the upper back using resistance bands?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад +1

      Hi Shana I'm so glad you found this video helpful! I don't have a resistance band workout yet but I will add it to the film list!

    • @shanamondok455
      @shanamondok455 4 года назад +2

      Thank you! I look forward to seeing it. I woke up this morning with some of my back muscles sore that I didn’t even know I had haha! I don’t think Iv ever had to utilize them. Iv been working with my chiropractor who says I need to improve my posture but says that I don’t have the back muscles to support it. Iv been persistently working at it every day and seeing results. Thank you fir your videos they are very helpful

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад +1

      I'm so happy to hear this Shana! Keep up the great work, and let me know how it goes as you continue to practice!

    • @Thisisreallife26
      @Thisisreallife26 2 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald it would be amazing to get a video like that! Hope it's still on your list! Thank you for all the amazing content you have put out!

  • @johnmikaelian49
    @johnmikaelian49 Год назад +1

    When you have a big belly that pulls down on your back what muscles in your back to hold your belly I need a. A couple exercises for that

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Strengthening your core can help relieve your back muscles! Check out a few of my deep core videos to see how they feel. 🙌

  • @jackleung3458
    @jackleung3458 2 года назад +1

    very good stretching for upper back and shoulders and neck that I got neck traction accident ( too much forces (39 p)applied to mechince with a 0 degree angle pulling), I am trying to widen back my narrowing upper back and lose upper back music down..

  • @pembie7859
    @pembie7859 4 года назад

    Do you have a follow along for tennis elbow

  • @StephiePpn
    @StephiePpn Месяц назад +1

    Keeping my heels against the wall makes me feel those first exercises extremely in my calves. Anything to do about this?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Месяц назад

      Yes! Check out your toes and make sure you’re not gripping them, or pushing into the balls of your feet. If you are, shift the pressure down to the heels and lift to toes slightly off the wall to see if that helps!

  • @annamccue6979
    @annamccue6979 Год назад +1

    How do I avoid all these exercises we do on the stomach from hurting my lower back. I squeeze my abs and gluts. It still really bothers my lower back

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Great question! I usually find this has to do with a tendency toward sway-back posture when standing. One shift to think of - before you lift off the ground, bring your ribs and pelvis closer together (meaning as if you were going to do a crunch toward the ground.) Keep ribs and hips in the same place and use just your upper back and glutes to lift. You may only lift like 1" or so off the ground, and that's ok! Sometimes also pressing the pubic bone into the ground can be helpful as well. Let me know if that helps!

  • @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light
    @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light 3 года назад

    Gonna do these today🧚‍♀️ have had chronic pain on top of right shoulder ...comes back all the time no matter who I see e.g.. acupuncturist,physio,and chiro....am hoping your set o exercises done daily may help....sick of Neurofen!!🧚‍♀️

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  3 года назад +1

      Oh I can't wait to see how it helps, keep me posted! This workout also pairs nicely with this neck and shoulder release video too. :) ruclips.net/video/xUt_BSS-aXU/видео.html

    • @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light
      @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light 3 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald ok cool thankyou!!! Will check that out🧚‍♀️Lovely clear explanations on how to do exercises....did them 2 hrs ago...had no idea I had certain back muscles!!!!!

    • @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light
      @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light 3 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald yep those back muscles I didn't know I had are sore today!! Does this mean I did the exercises properly? Love how beneficial a few minutes of exercises can be each day🧚‍♀️

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  3 года назад +1

      ​@@RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light yes!! That is a great sign, and a few minutes of exercise can go a very long way toward gaining strength!

    • @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light
      @RAE-homely-fairy-of-the-light 3 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald woohoo...now I'm addicted , HAVE to do do them everyday now!!!! Thankyou So much🧚‍♀️

  • @aalleexx1
    @aalleexx1 Год назад +1

    Hi Kendra! I think I have a problem... I always feel my arms, neck and shoulders more than actually my upper back doing any back exercise and, when it is on the floor, I feel it also in my lower back. Do you have any suggestions to fix it? I loved your video by the way! I really want to use it.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Hi! Yes, when we feel upper back work in our lower back, it's often because the core / abs are a bit disconnected and we're finding too much flexibility in the front body. You might try keeping your ribs and hips closer together, bracing your abs, and then lifting only from your upper back (you may not be able to lift as high). Also keep your pubic bone into the ground while you lift. Let me know if that helps!

  • @distant2763
    @distant2763 2 года назад +1

    Quick question. How long will it take to see results? I have really bad upper back pain and weak muscles. Will this help me finally be pain free?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад +1

      Hi! If you practice every day (or at least 5 times a week!) you'll get results much faster than just doing the exercises periodically. And yes! Strengthening your mid back muscles can help relieve upper back pain for sure! Give it a go and let me know how it works for you! - Kendra

    • @lornakist
      @lornakist 2 года назад

      Has it helped with your pain ? I suffer from upper back pain and it seriously suck 😢😢😢😢

  • @chariots8x230
    @chariots8x230 6 лет назад

    I like the simplicity of these exercises. I can do them even though I lack muscle. Do you have any exercises to help with scapular winging? I've heard that the muscle responsible for this problem is the Serratus Anterior. But a lot of the exercises I have seen to strengthen the Serratus Anterior involve the use of gym equipment. I want to learn exercises that I can do at home.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  5 лет назад

      Hi! Great question! Yes, the serratus anterior is responsible for winging, and a great exercise are scapular pushups and several others - no gym equipment required. I'll record a video for you this week and post it! :)

  • @zumbafanification51
    @zumbafanification51 2 года назад +1

    Can you do more yoga for beginners and experience practitioners.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад

      Yes I would be happy to! Thank you for the feedback!

  • @COGasSafety
    @COGasSafety 4 года назад

    I can't get the volume - I've tried three times. What is going wrong? I've checked the mute and unmute and my volume and I've never had this problem before yesterday when I had it but I just opened it up again and it was fine. Any ideas anyone?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад

      Hi Stephanie! I'm not sure what's going on, I can get the volume to work fine and had a few people check on different computers too. Do you have wireless headphones that are bluetooth enabled? Sometimes they connect without your knowledge!

    • @COGasSafety
      @COGasSafety 4 года назад +1

      @@KendraFitzgerald Thank you Kendra - it could be that. I'm so sorry - turned my computer on and off again and it was fine. Huge apologies. I've been doing your shoulders and 12 poses one day with hip flexers and stomach and my own exercises with hip flexers the next day with occasional rest days sinc May and I feel so much better. I rely on your voice to keep me in the pose for the length of time I should hold it etc. Thank you again.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  4 года назад

      No worries at all Stephanie! Glad the volume is back, and as always, thanks for practicing with me. :)

  • @ridgec5670
    @ridgec5670 2 года назад +1

    I'm such a disaster I can't even get my arms against the wall for the 2nd one. But that's why I'm here. We will see how things progress.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад +1

      Keep practicing, the change will come! Let me know how you're progressing!

  • @artamiftari7251
    @artamiftari7251 5 лет назад +1

    Thank u

  • @chrismanhart2666
    @chrismanhart2666 2 года назад +1

    Hi Kendra, I love your videos! I tried this workout tonight and feel sharp pain in the front of my right shoulder/upper right arm when performing the rotator exercise around the 10 minute mark. Could this be bicep tendon inflammation or something? Thank you!

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  2 года назад +1

      Hi Chris, so glad you enjoy the videos! It's hard for me to say without seeing you move in real time, but when I feel something similar, my range of motion is typically limited on that side. You might try doing some front shoulder opening (like cactus arms in a doorway) and then try the move again. Let me know if it helps!

    • @chrismanhart2666
      @chrismanhart2666 2 года назад

      @@KendraFitzgerald, thanks for the response! Yes, your suggestion seems to be helping. My shoulders and upper back are starting to feel a little better. Hopefully I'm making some progress. Thanks again!

  • @claytonbolling9271
    @claytonbolling9271 2 года назад +1

    I can feel the wings at my bra strap lol

  • @gpoverchuk
    @gpoverchuk Год назад +1

    When I’m in cactus pose I can’t even get close to the wall. Suggestion?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад +1

      Yes! Check out the myofascial release video here and scroll forward to the 'chest' portion. Spend some time opening your chest and see how that affects your cactus range of motion.

    • @gpoverchuk
      @gpoverchuk Год назад

      Thank you!!

  • @bellketa3008
    @bellketa3008 6 лет назад +1

    how can i send you e-mail I need some advice for my lower and upper back pain and problem .I doing your exercises for two days and I fell much better you are revolution for me. Thank you.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  6 лет назад

      I'm glad these are helpful! Feel free to check out my other videos here or on my site kendrafitzgerald.com. More videos are coming soon!

  • @allisondrewklein5314
    @allisondrewklein5314 Год назад +1

    too fast - what do you mean pull the rib cage down?

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Hi Allison! I'm sorry you found the video too fast. I'm happy to explain! When I mention pull the rib cage down, it's bringing the bottom ribs down gently toward the pelvis - oftentimes the ribs will 'flare' out when we lift our arms because of shoulder tightness. Keeping the bottom ribs in place can help create space in the shoulders so you can get to your upper back muscles to strengthen them! Does that help?

  • @COGasSafety
    @COGasSafety 4 года назад +1

    These are great but I'm still getting far too many adverts - four sets this time.

  • @ExploreWithEthan
    @ExploreWithEthan Год назад +1

    I'm afraid I don't understand what you're saying you describe it too technically.

    • @KendraFitzgerald
      @KendraFitzgerald  Год назад

      Thank you for your feedback! I value it very much. Which parts were challenging to understand?