Release Neck & Shoulder Tension in 30 seconds: NO STRETCHING| Feldenkrais Style
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- In this short video, I will show you a super simple exercise to release your neck and shoulder tension in just 30 seconds. And this does not involve stretching or massage.
Here's a shorter version of this video (90 seconds): • AMAZING Neck & Shoulde...
After you try this exercise and feel a change, I explain why your shoulder and neck muscles keep getting tight and you are having to keep stretching and massaging all the time, then I explain why this simple exercise can release your shoulder and neck tension so quickly without stretching. This is very important to understand.
As for how many reps, sets, how many times/day, whether you should do just one side or both sides, here's my recommendation/suggestion:
- You can do this awareness exercise on whichever side you feel tension, but there is no harm in doing on both sides.
- Reps, sets are not very important. Your attention to your body and moving slowly are more important. You can do this exercise as many times as you would like as it can remind you and your nervous system of your habitual tension. I personally find it very helpful to do this exercise while driving and doing desk work as these daily activities are often associated with increased muscular tension in neck and shoulders.
When you start connecting with YOUR BODY and move slowly and pay attention to your body, you will start to understand YOUR BODY and optimal movement and posture for YOUR BODY from the inside out, in a way no one can understand. YOUR BODY only belongs to YOU. Only you can access your internal resources that is AWARENESS!
Timestamps:
0:37 Test before exercise
0:58 Exercise
2:04 Test after exercise
2:19 Explanation of why neck and shoulder tension released quickly without stretching
3:02 Explanation of why stretching effects don't last long
This exercise demonstrates how our body and brain communicate with each other, and how you bring your attention to your body can alter the state of the nervous system and body. You can see how small and slow and mindful movement can make a big difference. This is why I focus on retraining movement patterns and nervous system using mindful movement to improve our functions and quality of life!
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Here's is something very important I want you to know.
Our culture (modernized culture, mostly Western culture) trains us to be disconnected from our bodies. Our culture trains us to view our bodies as external objects as an outside observer. Our culture trains to look to outside experts to fix us, fix our body issues but doesn't train us to connect with our own body, own sensory experience, "listen" to our body, feel our body, and learn from our inner intelligence.
This is cultural influence on our beliefs influences our behaviors. Many people believe that they need more information in order to overcome their limitations and challenges. Many believe that they just haven't found the "right" information yet so keep seeking outside for their answer. Reality is that we have too much information, and we are so disconnected from our own body and experience.
It's easy to view my videos as another exercise video, and approach it from that mindset, that is to approach your body like fixing mechanical parts that lie external to you. Then, you are really missing the point. This is not a conventional way of thinking in Western culture, so it's easy to let my message pass through you. But, don't worry! I am persistent and will repeat over and over and over:) I'm not here to teach you exercises to correct your body structures. I am here to help you connect with YOUR BODY, YOUR SENSORY EXPERIENCE, learn from YOUR BODY, and create a new way of movng, using yourself, being in your body!
This paradigm shift is necessary for transformation, changes in your nervous system, movement patterns, quality of life because your body and mind are one! I really encourage you to keep this message in your mind as you watch my videos and practice movement!
Got it. Following to learn more!
@@brandigirl313 :) My channel is all about nervous system retraining, movement retraining towards optimal functions, life:) Enjoy connecting with YOUR BODY and get to know your body more from the inside!
Such a beautiful distinction. We live in a society that is so obsessed with doing everything and doing it perfectly. We always have to doubt ourselves and our ability to do something. Being so obsessed with this makes listening to the soul, body, and even mind impossible. It's the same reason awareness and eastern traditions are making a boom in the western world. Our entire healthcare system is built on creating band-aids for issues as opposed to addressing _why there is even an issue to begin with._ Thanks for your help! I love these awareness based exercises. Super helpful in general but especially at the piano where you've unintentionally taught me to be more aware of when my technique fails me and to not ignore the pain that arises subsequently.
🙏💜very good! Thank you very much
@@TaroIwamotoI felt this in between my shoulder blades .. I’m seeing a medical massage therapist which helps my neck to mid back pain. However we realized I actually have lower back pain. She said it’s all connected - and my upper area was just screaming louder. I just subscribed!
I always appreciate people who freely share their healing techniques with others. So many people suffer from pain and it’s heart-warming to see your gentle spirit trying to help. God bless you.
Ylu Do know he makes money making this videos
@Duncan Donut Donut He easily makes over $4, but that's o.k. He deserves it!
yes tears came. Its so surprising
The point is, it’s free for us and much appreciated in my opinion😊
@@hondamanvtec2894 and?
I'll admit, thought this was bunk. It literally only took 30 seconds to try though so why not? And it actually feels better instantly. I carry tons of tension in my shoulders. It isn't all gone, but wow.
I am sitting hEAR. Thinking why not a 30 second video though
@@davoshaunessy3428 im not gonna watch cuz it aint a 30-60sec vid tbh. Shoulda made a short.
@@davoshaunessy3428 cuz he explains the pain
@@ghanaria7996 that’s some pretty low attention span you’ve got
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I swear I felt a whole release of built up tension in my neck and shoulder while doing this I’ve never seen a better version of muscle tension relief.thank you .
As someone who has suffered with neck and shoulder pain for decades now, with no relief from stretches, physiotherapy or meds... the relief I felt after doing this simple movement is purely amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart
Is it real?
doesn't work it's a scam
Worked for me.
@@joeh858 and what exactly is he scamming ????,,,,,,,it worked for me
Lovely- my 69 year-old right shoulder was visibly lower! And then my left! Grateful here.
it is around 1 am here and im literally crying because the tension is decreasing a lot. I hope I can sleep peacefully. Thank you so much!
Yeah me too couldn't believe it just found him
I will have to thank UA-cam for helping you find me!
Crying and typing
....wow...
Exactly same thing ... thank You !!!!
1:15 am ... same
I wasn't even searching for this, but my neck and shoulders sure did hurt. This made it feel soo much better, thank you!
thats nice!
It's a little creepy that YT showed me this, because I've been dying for the last two days with painful limited mobility in my neck and shoulders.
@@taxat10n1sth3ft haha, that's what many have said too:)
Algorithm works just fine
@@teriw56 it's not the algorithm that's disturbing. It's the fact that our phones are listening to our conversations without our request or permission.
I have been praying for relief from a fainting spell that I banged my head and my neck suffered more damage than my lump on my head that was bleeding. Over 3 weeks ago this happened and just recently I heard God say, lower your shoulders, lower, relax, lower your shoulders. Now I bump into your video and I said, I know God sent me this video... I'm going to watch it. I know God just gave me this video on UA-cam and I'm going to watch you, and you are explaining a better way to lower my shoulder just like God was trying to tell me to lower it. I am so blessed to hear from God and to find you!
The UA-cam algorithms are finally showing me videos that are peaceful, educational and important. I wish I had seen your video 4 days ago when I couldn’t turn my neck side to side! I’ll try this technique next time :)
Glad to hear that!
I've had my neck so stiff I couldn't turn it, too. I couldn't drive, because it wasn't safe. I wish I had known about this then!
I'm a piano teacher. The hardest thing to teach and learn is how to relax the shoulders. This is gold!!
awesome
@gemini rose you might find my breathing exercises helpful
Oh yes im an accompanist and streching helps just to make it worse! I will start doing this! 👌🏻
@@TaroIwamoto do you lift the high shoulder or the low shoulder ???
@@sierrashere8197 both, individually
This really worked !..
The scary part is that youtube algo knew to recommend this to me... I didn't even search anything similar recently
I have been struggling for a week with a stiff neck/trap muscle. And in 30 seconds of your video it’s gone! No pain, no issues. You have a fan for life my friend! Thank you so much
I’ve never had such an experience in my life…with anything.
As someone who’s been dealing with severe shoulder pain the past few years, I have to thank you so much for showing this exercise. While it didn’t completely get rid of it, it alleviated a good chunk of the discomfort I was feeling. Thank you so much for posting this video.
Try expensive cbd cream $100 for a decent sized bottle and it works insanely good!!!
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It's such a good stretch and easy way to relive some of that tightness!
I had the shoulder pain because I am a side sleeper. Got rid of it with this exercise and with the excellent tips from the two guys who show different ways of sleeping with pillow support to help shoulders and arms etc. Can't remember their name now
@@KikiMoment I wonder if you mean Bob and Brad ? Two very good physical therapists who give tons of different good tips almost every day
Whenever I get close to my time of the month my neck and shoulders get SUPER tense. This helped me melt and feel more relaxed in seconds. Thank you.
I'm a bit surprised that the google algorithm listened to me complaining about my neck, from away my pc and phone and answered within 15 minutes in my feed of youtube... but it helped a lot! Thank you
OMG! Had pain in the side of my neck for a week. I tried massage and stretching, but couldn't get rid of it. I did the exercise, and the pain's completely gone. Thank you so much!
that's awesome!
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Had rod fusion surgery years ago with constant pain/tightness. Idk what kind of voodoo you just did on my shoulder but you are a genius. Such a simple idea with powerful results
Life changing!! Over the years I have been to an osteopath, physio, a massage therapist, yoga and anything else that I could think of with very minimal long term results. Been doing this a few weeks once a day or more if I am stressed and it’s so much better. Amazing, thank you. We carry so much stress and tension in our shoulders and it’s only now that I realise that my posture has not been normal for years due to stress and I had no idea of the physical impacts it was having on my body until I done this.
i agree. we carry lots of stress in our neck, shoulders, which can spread out throughout the body. Glad to hear this mindful movement is helping you:)
Hello, how are you feeling today? Same thing is happening to me since 5 years ;(((. Did this fully help you? Or maybe you found something else?
I appreciate when a YT practitioner gets right to the solution without a lot of intro-babble. Thank you!
So you call a 6 min. video for a 30 sec. exercise getting "right to the point"?
@@RackwitzG my thought exactly...it is like somebody calls you, offering sth, and they say 'can I borrow just 30s if your time?'. 6minutes ain't 30seconds. Mind you, he never claimed the video would last 30s ;-) But hell yea, beating about it doesn't help.
@@gipi23 Others would have made it 9 or more mins, so he was rather brief. He needs to explain what he is doing too.
I was going to get a deep tissue massage. I came across this video and don't need it anymore. Tmj is gone and I can see blood flow through my arm veins. God bless you for sharing.🙏♥️
WOW! I was laying down with icepacks, heatpacks, cream everything. After this exercise I almost forgot how much pain I had, feels like new. Thank you.
That's awesome!
Bro what do you even do
I am a massage therapist and get regular massage myself and I couldn’t believe how much better this made my neck and shoulders feel!
Unbelievable. I'm speechless. I have been in pain all day today
I hold a lot of tension in my shoulders and I've had neck pain and a headache for the last 2 weeks. This was 100% perfect for me. I genuinely thank you!
I was wondering - how are you doing now? Do you experience less tension over this period of time? Asking for a friend ;)
I had neck pain for like a whole year and this and other stuff has helped alot
Holy crap, UA-cam algorithm actually doing something right for a change
Minor back and neck pain for almost 5 years now, better late than never I guess
It actually works, I’ve been walking around for 2 weeks with a stiff neck, so far gave me the best relief
Yess it works omg thank u
This actually works! I had to go to bed today, I just couldn't take the pain in my neck and shoulder any longer! I saw the thumbnail after a failed and uncomfortable attempt to sleep it off and thought, fuck it! I'll give anything a go right now, so I did this simple movement and instantly felt 90% better. I definitely recommend this technique, Thank you!
glad this helped you!
I was gonna make fun of how it took 6 min to teach us a 30 second technique, but I tried it and feels better and understand why it works. Thank you sir!
Where were you when I was young? It could have saved me more than 40 years of tension.
Incredible!
Thank you. I’m a head and neck cancer survivor and looking for relief. Turmeric is awesome but I still have bad days with my neck. However, everyday above ground is a good day 🙏
As one with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, I often have limiting pain in my body. Between your videos and learning about trigger points, I rarely need to use medication anymore. You are a blessing.
how wonderful!
My grandmother has cancer, after doing this for 30 seconds she is healed and I won the lottery, you have a fan for life ❤
OMG...this worked! I've had a neck injury for years and am lopsided. This evened my shoulders. I cannot thank you enough.
I injured my neck when I was about 10 years old (23 now) and I have had issues with my neck and shoulders since then. I have tried everything, massage therapy helps best but is expensive and it has to be habitual. I really appreciate this exercise, it doesn't resolve the issues or pain, but it definitely helps. It's so nice to have something I can do that actually makes a difference. This and posture strengthening exercises are amazing, thank you for sharing!
If I may ask - how are you doing now? Does this exercise give you longer term release?
Thanks!
You should try to visit orthopaedic doctor, they will treat the muscle tension with those mysterious machine that works almost instantly.
I love all these videos that take 19 minutes to explain something that takes 30 seconds.
I was very impressed with this technique. It's basically deprogramming your neurology to stand down, as habits are repeated from our unconscious minds, that's why we're not aware of them & reprogramming to create a healthier conscious habit, which in turn becomes second nature. It's a very clever self awareness, we really can heal ourselves. Thank you for pointing this out, people like you are true healers x
I had so much tension within my neck and it really hurt, suddenly this was recommended. Mind you that I did not mention it, nor search for it. Thus, thank you so much universe for guiding me here! And thank you so much, this worked wonders!
This worked!! Unbelievable!!! I also did the same technique with my shoulders which tend to hunch forward. That worked beautifully as well. The whole time I moved into tension position, I also told my body, “this is so much work, it’s so much work” … my posture and ease afterwards was so much more open and relaxed and graceful. ☺️ Thank you!!
So here I am in tears struggling to find some relief. It is 9pm and I know I am going to be in serios pain for atleast 12 more hours untill I cannget to a dr. And I came across your video. Look by now I am already here. I might aswell try it. With much effort I made it over to a mirror not realy sure what to look at. I went sat an my bed. Back nice and straight looking and feeling like a fool. Not 3 minutes later I felt the pain releasing for the first time in a week. Thank you so much. I will be right back at his after I am done typing here. Thank you thank you from the bottom of heart or should I say neck.
I'm 22 and I've had neck pain for about 2 weeks. I'm also a nurse and i have friends who are physio therapists. And let me tell you!!! No one could help me, and this video did in only afew seconds😭. Amazing! Thank u so much 😭
New sub💜🇳🇿
You my friend are the "pain whisperer".. I hold up my shoulders and I dont know why. Now I know what to do. Thank you.
glad to hear that!
Nice
I do as well. So frustrating!...and painful lol
It’s because an childhood trauma. If maybe the parents yelled every time, you automatically lift your shoulders to protect your head. You learned that behavior and now, it’s take time to learn a new one. 30days of straight learning will make a path of new behavioral in your brain.
@@stephaniedorst5233 - You, my dear have ESP. I have neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. It's from osteoarthritis in my neck and herniated and bulging discs in my lower back. I also have CPTSD, have had depression for over 30 years, and live with my mother - who has narc traits.
Lately, we had been getting along much better because I've been really working on trying to minimize my contribution to causing any issues. Then our basement was flooded and she's gone off the rails, taking all her stress out on me. I am not equipped to deal with CPTSD, AND the stress from the flood, AND do all the work we need to do, AND be constantly criticized, belittled, critiqued, ordered around, and controlled by my abusive mother. I am really hoping she gets back ON the rails fast, cuz we've been fighting like a couple of wild cats in heat!
It has occurred to me.... I could be wrong about her. Maybe I think she has narc traits and she doesn't? Maybe my head is so screw up my multiple traumas and psych drugs I'm not seeing through objective eyes any longer. Then again.... they are the only eyes I have, so I have to call it how I see it. Can't ask anyone else - she doesn't act like that when other people are around - that's why it's call covert narcissism.
I have no idea how people keep this $hit up. It must be exhausting. I don't mask. I refuse to. If you don't like me, I don't give a f***. Thus, I have no friends and am a hermit. 😔 I am making some online friends. And I think I'm going to take up jogging. Mmm..... after it cools down.
I was wondering why stretching makes stiffness worse. Thank alot for your video. I feel better now.
I always muscled through stretching my neck and it was a constant battle with my tight neck and shoulders. With this unbelievably simple movement, I can release whatever tension in my neck and shoulders for a long period of time till my bad habits make the that area tight again.
Someone once pointed out that one of my shoulders is higher than the other. Finally, something that actually works. Feels so much better. Thanks for this.
I WAS SO BLOWN AWAY WITH THE QUICK RESULTS FOR MY MONTH-LONG NECK/SHOULDER PAIN! THIS IS SO AMAZING IM NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING
This was incredible! Instant relief and tension gone , gobsmacked! ive been stretching my neck and shoulders all week long to no avail!
Wow. I’m pretty limber and exercise regularly but still often get a stiff neck. Just tried this and definitely felt much better immediately in 30s. Really impressive stuff, thanks!!
I’m gobsmacked! I skeptically pressed play and followed your directions……. Tension in my neck was markedly reduced and pain diminished. I repeated the exercise on the other side and also achieved relief. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
you are welcome
Was so skeptical to watch but without having to do any prep what so ever & just 30 secs later, I totally noticed a difference!! That's crazy. Thank you... gonna subscribe now!
haha! it feels like a magic, but thats how fast our nervous system can change.
Me too! Thank you Sir
I've been innso much neck shoulder pain this week ...stretching n massaging wasn't helping THEN I remembered that I seen this video when scrolling through youtube...holy cow after a week I have some relief after doing this !!!
This Works Wonders. There's So Much About The Body That We're Still Learning.
I totally feel different after doing this trick. You sir, are a wonderful person, keep helping and much love!
when habitual muscle tension lets go, it feels really different and strange, it almost feels wrong, doesnt it? We carry so much tension habitually and we dont often perceive it as effort until it becomes painful. This is just a quick reminder of our habits.
@@TaroIwamoto It does, i feel like all my burdens are gone, thank you for this
you are welcome
@@stuckonryu4257 great! my pleasure!
worked for me! was hitting the water bag very hard and my shoulders are really sore. tried this and my movement was back! very impressed...
I honestly can’t believe this worked, but it did!!! I have been going to a physical therapist for 3 months for neck and shoulder issues/pain and after doing this just 3 times today. my pain was nearly gone. It’s like a miracle for me. I have had scalene muscle issues with extreme referred right shoulder pain. Thx his helped soooooooooo much. THANK YOU’!
thats super!!
I also find vestibular exercises, very helpful for releasing my neck and shoulder pain. The body is made in such a way that you always must continue your exercising or your body stiffens up. In fact, joint pain is often caused by a sticky material that forms from a sedentary lifestyle. Just keep moving, if it hurts, it’s telling you it needs movement often times.
Use it or lose it
Usually when you see "fix it in 30 seconds" it's seems a little gimmicky but I have had neck and shoulder pain my entire life due to my shoulder being dislocated at birth and I've been to PT to help and I've tried all of the stretches and massages in the book and I'm flabbergasted at how well this worked.
You should be nominated for Nobel Prize in Philosophical Physical Therapy when they create it. A genius who follows in the footsteps of Descartes' mind-body principles. Nice.
the art of taking things slowly,feels like time slows down. Its beautiful.
So it's basically tension we are constantly carrying that we are unconsciously doing it while probably worried and stressed about other things in life that gives us this shoulder and neck pain. I can't believe how much better I feel just by relaxing my right and left shoulder, that we dont even realise how much tension we are holding in our shoulders sometimes. Thankyou. ❤
thank you for sharing your comment!
I'm in a constant state of chronic shoulder and neck pain causing debilitating migraines. I've tried so many ways to get relief (meds, botox injection lidocaine injection, acupuncture, massage, chiropractor....) and nothing has worked. I'm hoping finding your Chanel wasn't by chance but by divine appointment.
I don’t know why this was in my recommendations, but I’m glad it did.
My neck feels a tad more relax now. I didn’t have any back or neck pain, but this helps a lot.
Thank you.
Omgosh! I just came home from work and my neck hurt very badly, I was almost in tears, then I saw this and tried it and the pain melted away! I had been stretching it for an hour and it was literally getting worse! Thank you SO much!!
This is such a good technique to get those low traps activated and reduce stress on the upper trap! Stretching is only a piece to the puzzle- light exercise for our posture will help reduce the severity of symptoms in the future!
How many times did you do it ? I have a very bad neck sprain due to a bad pillow that I used for a night. And now after massaging etc the sprain doesn't seem to be gone.
@@saraswatiks7571If it's uncomfortable/tight,/difficult to move, it's most likely a muscle strain, not a sprain (which is a tear that happens to the connective tissue between bone). Try doing GENTLE range of motion with your neck, turning it side to side and up and down in ranges that are tolerable- nothing over a 3/10 on a pain scale (10 being most painful). Do that for a few days and the stiffness should decrease. You'll need to be aware of the pillow you use to sleep on and make sure your neck isn't bending in weird positions while you sleep.
❤ OMG! I didn't have a mirror to check initial shoulder height, but once I did the release on the right side, I couldn't believe how much lower it kept going down than the left. I could feel the difference immediately!
This actually totally worked for me just now. Thank god.
Very underrated channel. I am a competitive swimmer and this helps a lot to loosen the shoulders after a heavy set
Thank you!
Hey Taro. You are a true savior. I have been doing stretches, excercises, working out everything. I build muscle etc. But the pain never left. 5 Years of suffering, gone in 30 seconds. Just wow. No one could help me. Just yesterday I accepted the pain as a reminder to never give up, but now you helped me not only being aware of it, but being in control, when necessary. Im happy that I was able to accept the pain before finding you. Now its always a happy reminder to have a nice excercise with you! Life changing advice you are giving here. I live in a european country, and with all the money people spend, this relief could have never been found. We are master of our minds. I thank you, and I will share this knowledge!
I don’t believe this comment is legit. How can years pain go in second
@@VB-bo5kz The only way I can explain it to you is, that Pain is not always Pain. My Pain stemmed from unconcious fears that I carried my whole life. Especiall the fear of death. So this year i conquered all my fears, and then a few days ago I found taro. So my case is special. I already had a lot of awareness of my self. After hundreds or maybe thousands of hours of writing, meditating, thinking, conquering fears this year. I was able to connect truly to my body because my mind was free. So just following Taro blindly is not only the key. If you have issues letting go of the pain, you should try meditating and writing down your feelings as well. But yeah. Taro explained this in another video. Tension is just a dysfunction of the brain. By being in bad positions all the time your bain assumes those position as normal and therefore you get these tight muscles. Taro gives us the key to our body by showing us und how to RELAX. So just by relaxing I was able to let go of the stress. Follow his videos slowly, take NOTICE of your body and see the change. :) By not believing in healing, you surpress your own self healing power. Only you know how you feel and only you can change it. Good luck and tons of love from a stranger. :)
Been suffering over a week with pinched nerve in shoulder. Out of all the different exercises and stretching I've done, this one seems to work the best. Pain not gone yet, but hopefully over time this will loosen everything more effectively.
I never have pain in my neck or shoulders, but all last night I was in that kind of pain. I didn't search for anything on UA-cam about it. This just popped up in my feed. In 30 seconds, I feel better. WOW! The internet is undefeated.
Glad it helped!
I’m a sign language interpreter and I have lots of tension in my neck and shoulders. This is very helpful!
I'm a professional guitar player, and I have been feeling tense in my shoulders and neck for almost fourty years now. I've tried everything: tai-chi, chi Kung, sophrology, yoga... But tensions always come back shortly after. Your exercice seems to work. Thanks a lot!
you are welcome
Wow
Would you like me to share with you some stretches that my physio gave me that were life changing? Let me know because it takes some time to type out
@@mattm7426
Just make a short video on your channel, explaining the stretches, so you won't be typing.
@@mattm7426 yeah I'd be interested for sure. Would like and subscribe
Seriously I thought that was a joke ……it is unreal how it works 👏👏👏👏
Truck driver here..wow just wow, thank you sir!
I'd like to add that I've noticed with myself and my clients that the areas that we feel chronic pain and tightness are the areas that are having to hold position in an elongated position. For a common holding pattern in those that carry a lot of stress in their shoulders and neck and/or those that sit at desks for long periods an example would be the muscles that have the action of pulling the scapula down and towards the spine (Rhomboids, mid/lower traps). The areas that are actually shortened and winning "the tug of war" are typically not the ones that hurt. An example that would be antagonist to the muscles just mentioned might be muscles that, when shortened, protect our anterior neck and chest such as pec major (and minor), anterior deltoids etc. This would also just as importantly include the corresponding fascia. This is a very technical and anatomical way of looking at it but it's helped me understand what type of work should be done where for each client. I love your videos Taro:)
Voila! My head can move over my right shoulder after one try. I'm a believer and a new subscriber! Thanks a million for relieving months of shoulder tightness.
Wow! I’ve been suffering from neck pain for 4 months now due to crocheting, and I was amazed at how fast I felt relief after doing this simple movement! Thank you SO much!
Dayum seems so simple but I realize I have put Tension on my shoulders for as long as I can remember. I will try to stay conscious of this from now.
I have just discovered your videos and am blown away by the effectiveness of them! I am a massage therapist and have been practicing for 11 years. Your videos have made me want to study Feldenkrais. Thank you so much!
@UA-cam Video it was a typo. No need to be nasty.
@@melissatalevich7969 Perhaps you would also be interested in alexander technique. I have only seen this one video abour Feldenkrais but it seems like the same thing but taught in a different way.
Great reminder to the body, thank you!
The concept ‘clicked’ when I realised it’s similar to relaxing the body (such as in meditation) by first tensing a body part and then releasing it. Much more effective then simply telling yourself to relax your body.
I have had chronic neck, shoulder and trap pain since a car accident in 2015, Ive tried stretches massages etc and nothing has worked and given me immediate relief like this technique! Thank you cause I was definitely surprised by the immediate relief and will be using this method in the future.
Glad it was helpful for you! I have lots of videos on this topic!
That was amazing. I had a huge, hard knit in my neck and it’s gone and I’m pain free. Thank you!
Perfect timing for this video to show up on my feed today! Felt the amazing effect after doing just one set! Thank you so much🙏
My nervous system and my brain are smiling with a deep bow to you dear Teacher! Mindful movement. It takes so much time to wake up. Thank you.
So much wisdom in one movement
Sooo, I was LITERALLY just talking to my wife about my arthritic neck pain. Literally 2 mins ago. I open UA-cam, and look what pops into my feed.
These phones are crazy, folks. Listening to us ALL THE TIME.
Oh. My. God you're a miracle worker. The instant release from the shoulder pain is amazing. Even my jaw loosened up. Thank you 😊
My vocal coach used to have me do this as part of the warm up - I think I will start doing this again, thank you!
Simple exercise and amazing results! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️
This has really helped me! I’ve really gotten into your videos whilst I have been on holiday and love the whole “movement” angle of things instead of stretching and feeling like I am really struggling, which is how I feel with Yoga sometimes.
Whoa, I have chronic pain issues and I do ‘guarding’ (involuntary) all the time........ that only leads to newer areas that hurt. I did this ‘neck/shoulder’ tensing for many years, when working very long shifts as a hospital maternal-child nurse. I was told to be sure to ‘lower those shoulders’ often when working. Yet this simple technique (that you demonstrated) works even better!! THANKS‼️
Holy wow this is crazy. You literally feel the tension being released as you do this. Thank you so much for sharing!
Well THAT worked ! Thank you for sharing.
This technique truly makes one aware of how we hold onto tension in the body. Thank you.
This was the first ever video that actually helped me with my stiff shoulders. I watched several of your videos after this. It's genious! I already new similar techniques for stress relief, and when I saw this it totally made sense. Streching doesn't necessarily help...in my case at all. So THANK YOU for saving my neck! 😁❕🤩
Holy ****, I'm only 5 minutes into this excercise, but I felt better immediately 👍👍
I felt the difference right away!!
Thank you for making this!
Absolutely genius! Thank you
Well, damn! I don't know what else to say. Stumbled on this, tried a side, it felt great, so I repeated on the 2nd side. As I was releasing my shoulder back down got an extremely satisfying and unexpected neck crack. Goes to show how much tension I was really holding on to. Such a simple little exercise bit I have a feeling it's going to become integral to my stressful days!
As someone who is working towards their CNA license in a nursing home, this helps SO MUCH. I never realized how much of an effect running around all day in that kind of setting would have on my neck. I could literally feel the tension leave, God the relief. Thank you so much for posting!
For the last 17 years, I have slowly succumbed to being crushed under a small Morris Minor Van in 2005this had led to a walking posture while almost dragging my nose on the ground.
I have had all the nerves from L3 to my hips burnt our over 5 trips to the hospital some of which were to repeat removal of the nerves as they only lasted a year or so also what has happened is I have 2 imploded {moved into the spinal column } discs and 2 that are exploded {protuted} .
And sitting means I need to lean forward and look up at the TV or Computer as I no longer work.
This means I have considerable neck pain on the Right-hand side by late at night .
I just did your exercise, and it was great for a time, so I will continue to do both sides and subscribe.
OH, and I am 70 this November.
Tony Australia
This was so effective yet so simple! Thank you for sharing this!
Phenomenal. I have a 7% disability rating in my neck from 2 car accidents, my neck has been tight all week from a dirt bike trip, even kept me out of the gym. I just followed your guidance - first try, the tension is totally gone. I’m dumbfounded, but thank you. Amazing.