How to Instantly Relieve Neck Pain at the BASE OF THE SKULL
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- Опубликовано: 2 июн 2024
- Dr. Rowe shows how to INSTANTLY relieve neck pain at the base of the skull. All of these exercises can be done at home and require no special equipment.
In this video, we're going to deal with the muscles at the base of the skull, the upper neck, notably the SUB-OCCIPITAL muscles.
When these upper neck muscles become tight and achy they may cause a lot of issues including tension HEADACHES, loss of motion into the neck, and just downright PAIN.
Let's RELIEVE this upper neck pain in a very easy step-by-step guide. We're going to focus on self-massaging those muscles, stretching them out, and also strengthening them -- so hopefully we'll have a lot less issues of neck pain in the future.
All of these exercises can be done AT HOME, don't require any special equipment, and may give quick relief -- even in as little as 30 SECONDS!
So let's get started and get rid of that pain at the base of the skull right now!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:52 Neck Soft Tissue Release
4:32 Neck Stretching Exercises
8:46 Neck Strengthening Exercises
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Dr. Michael Rowe
St. Joseph, Michigan chiropractor
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I also found that freezing my neck with my frozen EYE Pack tied around my neck helps take away pain.
is this useful if neck instability is the diagnosis? these exercises are making even more pain when im doing them, especially nodding down. when I nod downwards, I feel pain in the head joints. Walking, sitting and standing is almost impossible, just laying the whole time... Pls advice
@@vickiserre9457 I do the same but with my eye mask strapped around the back of my head, but heated. Seems to help relax the muscles & luckily it's a perfect fit.
@@clairemyhill4121 I have done the same as you except I always use ICE. Heat relieves pain but Ice takes away inflammation too. 👏
@@vickiserre9457 Yes I'd use it frozen if I needed too. Luckily I don't have any inflammation x
One thing they taught me in massage academy, that I really wish had been mentioned here, was to beware of working on specific areas like the neck more than a few times a week at most, because it can lead to tissue damage if you don’t allow for proper healing time. Especially if you’re doing muscle scraping. The last thing you want to do is give yourself permanent damage by fixing an issue too often. There’s a fine line between doing what feels good, and knowing what your body needs in the long term.
Good to know. I’ve had muscle knots for multiple months now under my neck, I’m always massaging them trying to get rid of them yet they come back anyways. Do you think it’s better to leave them and just accept the pain? Even when I go to massage they still come back unfortunately they also cause me headaches
@@shaydlens u shouldn’t just accept the pain u should see a doctor if you haven’t already u could have an adhesion in ur neck which isn’t a knot it’s scar tissue. acupuncture deep tissue message from a professional and stretching and exceruze with a physical theorist can help break up the adhesion in ur neck but first you need a CT scan or MRI to see if you actually have one usually caused by trauma and the constant messaging of ur neck
@@sethdilbeck1999 I stopped massaging it and the neck pain is no longer there.
So what do you suggest then?
Geez 😢
I just wanted to say thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. It is greatly appreciated. Bless you.
Just happy to help, and thanks so much for watching!
Teresa did he help you out I just came across this video and I want to know if you Used his techniques did it work I’m having extreme pain dizziness blacking out walking like I’m drunk numb phenom hands facial pain’s
@@TheRealMisterChopShop Please, make an appointment with a chiropractor. It sounds like you may have some underlying issues. If nothing else, please make an appt to be seen by a medical doctor.
God Bless and take care. 🙏🏼
@@TheRealMisterChopShop See a doctor! That sounds serious. No youtube video will help you with black outs.
Amen my neck feels a lot better after this
gooday mate, im 70 broke my neck at 9, pain all my life a busy full on life too, needed a variaty of pain killers all my life as well. mildly did my version of your exercises in the early evening, honestly an ache until later in the evening then a warm pleasant feeling below my head. following day went about my usual activities, had lunch and realised i had been unaware of my neck so far all day, first time im sure. this is the first time ive walked around with my mind in grin mode, if you know what i mean. thank you so much for opening up my mind to a realistic method of getting on with life. i wish i knew this before.
For the first time in a week, I'm not in absolute pain at all hours of the day. Thank you
That’s wonderful!
yes and i can sleep, as well
I am a Certified Massage Therapist and I recommend your channel to my clients for exercise tips. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!!!! ❤️👍🏼🙏
Happy to help, and thanks so much for sharing!
Thank you for sharing this kind of video❤️
I'm still struggling to fix my ongoing neck issues, but I've also found that press ups against a wall (hands at shoulder height, feet about 18 - 24 inches away from wall, squeezing shoulder blades together as I sink upper body towards the wall) really helps when it starts to affect the back of my skull. For anyone who might also benefit.
I'm having a go at that - thank you
Stumbled into this, I am 23 and for the last 2 years my neck has been dull, aching and grating. After using these exercises I have felt instant relief for the first time in these two years. Thankyou so much.
Glad you found the video!
Hey I am 24 and dealing with this shit for 6 months now ... How are you managing it brother tell me
Jacob my neck began causing my pain at 23--after I was hit by a semi. I will be 70 next year and only became worse. I so hope that these help you and you can find the exact cause of your pain. I had to retire early--a couple of years ago because the neck -arm pain also causes me so much dizziness I fall on MY patients. I really DO miss working
Thank you. I’ve had pain at the base of my skull, chronically, for years. I did as instructed on the video, with the big spoon, with the video. Whew, much pain relief!!! It’s like a big breath of fresh air. I had almost forgotten the feeling of no pain and stiffness. WOW!!!! Thank you so much. Texas
Glad it helped! Thanks for watching too.
This guy is the best decompression and pain relief channel on RUclips 💯
I cannot believe it! Tonight my headache over one eye was particularly bad and I was feeling a bit desperate. I had an inkling it might be something to do with tight shoulder and neck muscles, but this video practically read my mind, it just jumped into my youtube feed and I had not searched for anything to do with it. Miracle!! I tried the spoon technique and it was very effective, I carried on with shoulder and neck massages and I feel so much better. My headache is gone. Thank you so much for your no nonsense approach and for appearing out of nowhere. Sorry for long review, just feel so relieved!!
Wonderful to hear you’re getting relief!
Yes, I feel the same, it's like my left eye's gonna pop out because the left side of my neck is si sore and stiff, and it's only bt chance when I turn on the youtube I find this guy explaining how to release muscle pains on the neck. I am so thankful I watch it.
The phones are amazing at knowing what you’re thinking…
Sammneee!!! The pain felt like it was literally tugging at my eye from the inside. I almost cried after doing these because it’s the first time I felt relief after five days of no sleep and lots of tears and pain killers. I wish I’d looked up this video sooner
I haven't been able to move my neck properly in months, this legitimately provided immediate relief. Glad I found your channel.
Glad you're getting a lot of relief!
In tears because this has gotten so bad that my eyes are puffed up, sinuses acting up, could barely interact with others bc all I can think about is the pain....
Thank you sir 😔❤❤❤
Hope the exercises help!
you are a life saver this pain makes me sometimes physically sick nauseaus and feverish thank you
Hope these exercises end up helping, and please give us an update soon.
@@DrRowe its not daily dont worry :D
its like 10x a year at most but after trying this for not even one day i feel a lot better
@@DrRowe turns out its occipital neuralgia according to my doc... the nausea and fever spikes are from sudden but short inflammations or smth (also the reason why its only on the left side)
Same
@@AVD223 neck pain always gives me nausea ,hate it
I can’t thank you enough for your experience and suggestions. I have been suffering with neck pain and severe daily headaches for a very long time and tried every way to get rid of them. When I saw this video, I literally felt like crying as this was one more thing I could try thank would give me some hope. I didn’t know how I could cope with these symptoms for the rest of my life. I have severe anxiety and try staying as busy as possible but these symptoms prevent me from enjoying anything. I hold and rub my forehead and the lower back of the head all day long so watching your video targeting these areas made me so happy. I am 64 years old and now will be a dedicated subscriber. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thank you for sharing Doc I really needed this🙏
Thank you!! Major difference.
I felt an instant relief after doing this excercise. Your videos have been helping me with my neck pain for a while now, so I wanted to say thank you. I will keep recommending this channel to my friends so we can make it grow a little bit more.
Wonderful to hear you got instant relief, and thanks so much for sharing! I really appreciate it.
Helped me too!
Thank you doctor! 💕
again & again: 1000 thumbs Up from Germany!
Thanks again for watching and supporting the channel!
1 thumbs up 👍🏻 from me to you
Absolute life saver!
Ty. Already loosening up. So glad I saw these exercises.
You just saved me today. I had a stiff neck and back after lifting some weights incorrectly for about 2 weeks and after watching your video, just within 5 minutes I could feel my body almost returning to normal. Thanks you.
Wonderful to hear you’re getting quick relief, and thanks for watching!
Did it stay that way?
this is really good myofacial
massage it works for migraines as well
@A710 what kind of question is that? He said he felt better.
Likely it was a question inquiring if the relief was lasting after some time had passed? Shouldn't be controversial.
I'm getting nuts...My neck hasn't felt any pain relief since 18 years.
I followed all your instructions and right now I feel like 20 again.
Thank you so much, cuz nothing had worked.
I tried some sport techniques, I went to a professional massage, my partner tried to massage me, but I never had the opportunity to get to two extremly painful spots.
Thanks a billion times!!!
Really glad you found this video and it’s helping, and thanks for watching!
So glad I found this channel, Very helpful.
Thank you for sharing your experience
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Your 1st demonstration was exactly what was needed! I felt knots on both sides of my upper neck below my skull and kept pressing down on it with the handle of the spoon until the bumps were gone! First time they have ever been worked out and my neck feels incredible. I also never thought about blood flow being valuable for healing. Thank you for all your work and videos. Your channel deserves millions of subscribers and views and all the greatness headed your way 🙏
Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
this dude is great right to the point no bullcrap stories or just straight to work 👍
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Thank you I will try this!!!!
Amazing exercise
From a guy that's suffering from a lot of headaches and migraines thank you sir for this!
Thanks for watching!
No way! I’m having neck pain and got the notification of this video. Thanks a lot
Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon!
Same here! Woke up with that exact pain in the middle of the night. Feels like the neck is being compressed!
@@DrRowe sure
@@skatena125 😦 no way
Thank you! Just found your video and it helped my pain so much!!!
Thank you Dr Rowe
Thanks for watching!
Was in so much pain at work for the past 2 days. The stretches helped a lot, thank you!
Dude I swear to god I always see the exact video I need out of pure random coincidence 😂 its perfect I love it. Also thanks for keeping people both healthy and informed. Most would charge just for the information. Sometimes all it takes to be a hero is to help people inadvertently
Just happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Wow thanks so much!😊
Amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you so much for these exercises ❤️ loved it so much! Done these and it relieved my anxiety due to head and neck pain. God bless you ❤️
I had base of skull neck pain and a head ache for 3 days straight. I found this video and did the stretches along with you and it took away most the pain right then and there. Now hours later my neck pain and head ache are 100% gone!! Thank you for the helpful video! 😃
Likewise excellent results trying just one exercise-thanks so much Doc!
Thanks for this, really. It is helpful.
Wonderful explanation.. thanks
Bom dia!!! Gostei muito desse relaxamento!!! Muito grata!!!
Omgosh...I am in tears I have been bed ridden for 4 days unable to move my body because of a lupus flare up which has my muscles flared up in knots.These back muscle excercises have been a life saver I'm crying 😢 because the relief of pain has been incredible...thank you so much for these Videos!
Felt an instant relief thanks,
Awesome video
we need more ppl liek this. worlds fukjt
I've had intermittent neck pain for the past 5 years whenever I would do certain activities, steadily getting worse, to the point where the pain was interfering with everyday activities. I finally realized it was tendonitis and these stretching exercises, 3x per day for the past two weeks, are keeping the pain at bay. What a relief to have such a simple resolution!
Always amazing videos!! Thank you.
Thanks again for watching!
thank you so much. I tried the first 2 techniques and I felt muchl better. definitely will try more of your techniques. good job
Dang, did only one repetition of most of these and I can already feel a huge relief! I've suffered from pains at the base of the skull for more than a decade. I'll be using these to help with the pain and discomfort on a daily basis.
Hope the exercises help for a long time to come, and thanks for watching!
@@DrRowe does this take the pain away completely or just help it?
I can DITTO that reaction. Boy did this stretch helped immediately !! No Meds, no huge & expensive equipment, and was never relayed to me by any of the 6 Chiros I have visited for the past 12 years. This dr. does emphasize Forward head Posture, many on the Interweb do. They warn that if you think Diabetes is at epidemic levels, Wait until the affects of Tech Neck hits the population. Sitting in front of a PC, looking down at your phone constantly, poor Posture in genertal, and especially if you have long Commuter drives (like me for 48 years). I'm 70 YO, and suffer with Chronic pain / stiffness / tempral headaches/ TMJ/ Chronic Sinusistis, Tinnitus, IBS / GERD , even incontinence - all stemming form the Cervical Spine.
Mine started a year ago on and off. When it's on I had being living on 1 to 3 advil per day this really helped immediately
More than a decade?
These exercises are fabulous! Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you for your simple tips
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Brilliant, brilliant brilliant! Helped so much, thanks for posting, so good.
Thanks so much for watching!
I am 21 and suffering from tension headaches for 2 years now, work in the trades/ and work out heavy, thank you for these exercises sir.
So happy I’ve found your channel. Thank you for sharing extremely helpful information with us! Wish I lived near your practice.
Glad you found the channel, and I hope the exercises help for a long time to come!
Thank you for your help.
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video brilliant well done thank you 🙏 😇🙏❤️
Thanks! My friend tried this and he was so relieved he immediately fell asleep!
I can’t thank you enough for making this video. These suggestions have helped me tremendously..
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! You are helping so many people
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Heck yeah doc! I feel Soooo much better. Wow! Saved this video.❤ Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Very clear and do-able
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for making this video. 🙏
Thanks for watching!
I cannot tell you which exercise helped me the most - I tried all of them! But I can tell you I can comfortable turn my head left, which was almost impossible prior to the exercise. 2 chiropractor offices and over 20 visits - I have not received as much relief as you provided in 10 minutes. Thank you!
Glad you found the video and the exercises are helping!
I have never suffered so much pain in my life, nearly 2 months now.. because I sit behind my PC for hours I decided to lift my screen and keyboard so that I have to stand, this is also gives me time to do stretches and these exercises in between... 4 days down the line, must admit, pain is getting better, much better.
Glad you're getting relief!
Thanks for posting this, very helpful!
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
Amazing simple techniques, thank you...
Thanks so much for watching!
The exercise at the end of the video has really strengthened the muscles in my neck. A stronger neck = Less injuries
Absolutely!
🙌 Spot on soothing exercise. Much appreciated. 🙌
Thanks for watching!
These helped tremendously, thank you.
Glad to hear that, and thanks for watching!
Thank you doc! That was amazing
Thanks for watching!
You are doing an invaluable service for us, Thank you so much
Happy to help, and thanks for watching!
One of the best (practical) videos I've ever seen - you're a lifesaver, with awesome presentation. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching!
Great! Thanks! I will give these a try.
Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.
Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much, Dr.Rowe. Your exercises are like miracles. Thank you for your deep knowledge, rare patience, and generosity.
Happy to help, and thanks so much for watching!
The spoon trick is awesome! And I really felt relief in my muscles after the exercises. Thank youuuu
Glad to hear you’re getting relief!
i came here to say the same thing! thank you! 10:59
Those are great! Thank You
Thanks for watching!
Thank you! This is so helpful!
thank you for such good description. i can feel the stretch and love the strengthening exercises at the end... i think this will help immensely! ❤️
Hope they help, and please give us an update soon!
This was very helpful, I’m feeling better already!! Thank you ☺️
Great to hear you're getting relief, and thanks for watching!
Fantastic video, will try, thanks
Hope the exercises help!
So glad I found this! My C1 to C3 hurts so much. I feel better after doing your tips!
Thorough and amazing video! 5:35 was a break through for me. I haven't really tried the retraction before raising the head and it's making a big difference. I love that you even included some strength training in toward the end. Thank you so much! 👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching too.
I’ve been through PT 6 times in the past 4 years. Occipital neuralgia caused by over tightened neck and back/shoulder muscles. Botox for migraines, extra massage therapy. I wasn’t shown most of these stretches/massage this way. So never got relief. THANK YOU!
Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!
Thank you.last one was epic. What a relief
Great to hear you’re getting relief!
I so enjoyed yr video ! Thank you ! THANK YOU !
This gave me almost instant relief! Thank you 😄
Fantastic, glad you're getting instant relief!
The base of my skull and top of my neck has been tight, with pressure, and pain for a couple of weeks. Of course the worst comes to mind, but wanted to try muscle stretches before scheduling an appt with my doctor. After performing just a few of these exercises, I can tell that my pain is definitely muscle pain. Thanks for the video, I'm starting to feel better already.
excellent concept
thank u
Thanks for watching!
You are a hero to myself and many others. Pain ruins lives. You help bring us back... ♥️
Happy to hear the exercises are making a big difference, and thanks for watching!
I've been awake since 3 am with a terrible headache and no amount of pain killers helped with the pain but these exercises worked a treat. Liked and subscribed.
Glad you’re getting relief. Thanks for the sub too, I appreciate it!
Thanks for helping us...
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this!!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thank you Dr. Rowe! I have had this exact issue for the past several weeks and going through this routine just once has already helped.
Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!
Thank you so much for this. I was awake in so much pain and it seriously made a huge difference.
Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!
Thank you! This was so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Super helpful!! Thanks so much 😊
Thanks for watching!
So good!I felt great...I am young and really struggling with this exact pain.Thank you
Thanks for watching!