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@beththomas4153

Жыл бұрын

I seem to be having tightness in my sternocleidomastoids (had to look up the anatomy). My head is on swivel all day at work. How can I treat this front region of the neck?

@tracyd1233

Жыл бұрын

These really did help! Thank you so much!

@JoOstgarden

Жыл бұрын

Scalenes! Chronically in pain after shoulder surgery. I suspect it is the position I am forced to sleep in because my arm is still in pain from bicep tenodesis.

@dthompson9568

Жыл бұрын

Thank you I am going to try it

@mrmrabcabc123

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

I am a 80yr old woman who has not been out of pain in my right arm for 40yrs. Have seen many chiropractor's in my life time and they all told me it was due to the top vertebra being crocked. I stubbled upon your video on You Tube and decided to try this stretch It was almost immediate in relief, in 3 days I feel like I am 40yr again. God bless you for your generosity.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Wow, so glad you found this video and are getting a lot of relief!

@cattycorner8

24 күн бұрын

That is what I found! the pain down my right arm and even into my hand has abated.

I never thought that I would come to appreciate a move called the armpit sniffer so much.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Sniff check and a neck stretch combo. Double win :)

@bookkeepingsmes2089

Жыл бұрын

So true, and so many varieties! 💜

@zackwilloughby9185

Жыл бұрын

I never thought I'd miss Dr. Rowe's long hair

@The-Next-Level

Жыл бұрын

@@zackwilloughby9185 I love him, in all of his forms and phases. 💚 I accept and appreciate him fully, as he is. He's simply wonderful.

@MrJFoster1984

Жыл бұрын

As long as you only perform it on yourself 😂

I f*cking love KZread. Over the last 6 months this has helped so much. I'm now 100% pain free for the first time in forever.

@DrRowe

Ай бұрын

Keep at it!

How did the algorithm knows I'm in pain right now bruh

@ahmadshraim1876

Ай бұрын

I was legit feeling that pain exactly like the background pic

@LillyMunster85

29 күн бұрын

No lie, had this issue for almost a week, didnt look it up, but yet here I am.

@dacrazyfarm

29 күн бұрын

For real... This is a godsend... Funny thing, I go to PT and they don't say anything about this!!!

@tritun5154

23 күн бұрын

Move your eyes around D randomly while watching KZread so your phone doesn’t read what your thinking by your eye movement

@Red_Twizzler

19 күн бұрын

Because KZread is Google is KZread is the internet

I have had pain and headaches due to this muscle for over 15 years and no one has been able to help. This is incredible and life changing for me. Thank you!

@DrRowe

10 ай бұрын

Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!

Thank you , I am a massage therapist and I recommend all my clients to watch your videos !!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing, I appreciate it!

@abdulazuzadel4768

Жыл бұрын

put that ball into a sock, if you don't like chasing ball all around and buy book " healing through Trigger Point Therapy" by Devin J. Starlanyl znd John Sharkey. bought this book more than once, because people borrowing it are reluctant to bring it back.

@gitasong

4 ай бұрын

​@@abdulazuzadel4768 The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Claire Davies is also excellent.

Last year I started experiencing intense neck, shoulder and arm pain all on my right side. I stumbled upon this channel while taking a break off work and school. I tried different exercises and stretches but it was hard to pinpoint the pain because it felt as if it radiated across the entire right side of my body. I'm now a lot more active than before and a lot of my pain has subsided, except for the right side of my neck and the top of my shoulder reaching down to my rhomboid. When I lift in the gym my shoulder pops constantly and I'm worried that if I continue I could seriously hurt myself. I'm going to take a break from any heavy lifting and focus on these exercises and stretches for the month in hopes that I start to feel like myself again. This channel is amazing and should not be taken for granted. My suggestion for those who are in a similar boat as me is to be consistent in the exercises and stretches you've found helpful. It takes time, proper nutrition and technique to build up strength in your muscles and joints. If an exercise or stretch doesn't "FEEL" good, as in you feel your muscles activating while doing them relatively pain free than you may want to rethink your approach or visit your care provider and have them help you get on a PT plan that suits your needs. Listen to your body

OMG . You have only changed everything about my life. I've tried pills, potions, poultice, acupuncture and massage. For over a decade, been told my nonfunctional arm is because of neck injury creating grinding sounds in my shoulder and neck so loud that sometimes I'm unable to hear people speak. Doing neck decompression while doing these stretches had a neck pop that shot down the spine , across the shoulder to my elbow. Then passed out. 45 minutes later neck and shoulder grinding gone while feeling Life and blood flowing in. Why don't they teach stretching in grade school ??

This video can change millions of lives, Thank you Doc.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

I hope so! Thanks for watching.

I’m 42 and always had a tight right shoulder (exactly this muscle) . Like many others in the comments, I am a regular at chiropractors, massage therapies etc. Have been following your videos for a while and cannot believe the immediate relief the last exercise gave me. You are incredible.

God bless you... MONTHS of PT and OT and trying... then this pops up. You're amazing. Thank you!

@DrRowe

22 күн бұрын

Glad you found the video and I hope the exercises help!

I've been been dealing with this problem for wayyyy too long. I've been maniacal, hunting down information and training in an attempt to fix my problem. I am a huge gamer nerd, IT professional. Other videos have brought me relief here and there. This is the first video that targeted my problem 100%. I just got done with all my reps and I feel like a human being for the first time in years! Thanks Doc!

I've always had terrible pain and stiffness in this area on my left side side since I was 18, I'm 35 now. I've been to so many chiropractors over the years and without any significant relief. Immediately felt so much pain go away after doing this. Thank you so much!!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear!

@katherinejoseph1416

Жыл бұрын

Me too

@R67K

Жыл бұрын

Yeah me too. Seems to be a common issue when you do a lot of keyboard and mouse work for me. But i found out that my left chest muscle and my shoulde were completly stiff and rotated into the chest. Even if i did streches and sports. Only really hard preassure with the ball and excercises to strenghten it help. Still working on it. But in combination with the hip streches, it prevents me from feeling like someone that is disabled. Good luck!

@adamM12321

Жыл бұрын

Was it ever to a point it was giving you tension headaches and migraines?

@yashwanthaelgani500

Жыл бұрын

So how do u feel now? Full recovery?

It's exceedingly rare for me and frankly many others to do more than simply click "like" on something such as then commenting or, rarer still, actually subscribing. However, this video is a shining example of what helpful internet content should provide others in terms of not only short and even long-term impact but, all-combined, the most important thing of all...RWV (real-world value).

This is officially the one that helped me for good! I spent so long trying to figure out what was wrong and doing so many different stretches. Come to find out all I needed was this one. I am forever in debt to you my good sir!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video and it's helping!

@vrea77

Жыл бұрын

You and me both neck pain su*ks

@sula1529

10 ай бұрын

I hope so too

@VelvetyMoon

8 ай бұрын

How are you doing 11 months later? 😊

@RoadToJoy

8 ай бұрын

@@VelvetyMoon Thank you for asking! I'm doing much better! While doing a lot of the methods that are suggested in these videos and working on my posture I have made great progress. My job consists of sitting at a desk so the discipline of telling myself "Hey! Get up, stretch, move around a bit in between tickets" that is the ultimate challenge. My body does not ache as much now. I hope everyone is able to find some joy and peace with these videos.

Much better advise than my actual physical therapist gives. She did give the sniffer and a bunch of yoga poses I already knew, but she doesn’t even know the proper breathing techniques with yoga. Also now questioning her professionalism because your video is so professional!

Thank you for ALL of your videos. You’re definitely a blessing. Great techniques and to the point.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and I hope these ones help you!

@mrs.quills7061

Жыл бұрын

He really is! And to offer these things for free, I wish nothing but a happy and easy life for him honestly. Man is saving so many people from bills and a life of pain doing this. 👏

Dear Dr. Rowe, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude from Sweden. I have been suffering from severe neck pain ever since I experienced a herniated disc over five years ago. Your exercises, especially those in this video, have helped me tremendously in managing my pain and allowing me to focus on my daily activities (and even sleep through the night) without being completely consumed by discomfort. Thank you once again for your immense generosity! Warm regards, Niclas (51 years old)

I swear you are connected to me spiritually lol Anytime a body part has an issue here you are with a video less than 24 hours later ☺️ Thank you😭💕

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

We just get lucky sometimes on topics :) Hope the exercises help!

@donisa808

Жыл бұрын

@@DrRowe I definitely know this will help because you help me heal my hip pains. Thank so much again. Keep them coming

These are WONDERFUL for someone like me who sits at a computer all day and you end up hunching your shoulders forward! WOW! Feel the burn!🔥

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Hope the exercises help you for a long time to come!

I wasn't even having any pain and this really helped relieved the stress I didn't realize I was carrying in my neck and shoulders. It feels so much lighter!

Thank you Doctor Rowe for including the strengthening-Shrugs.....🎉🎉🎉 Great Full-Range-Rows around Back & Forth to music in slow motion Feels Amazing, nothing forced, just Keep Everything moving.❤❤

@DrRowe

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This guy is my new favorite KZreadr. I have a bunch of his videos saved. Great advice he gives. Makes the world a better place.

@DrRowe

11 ай бұрын

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!

I’ve been having right upper back pain for weeks and weeks now - it wakes me up at night! The armpit sniffer and the Y-shaped strengthening exercise seem to really help :) thank you so much!!

The universe is funny. I'm literally dealing with excruciating pain in this area right now. This is awesome. Lol

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

I cannot thank you enough SIR, the pain I was feeling was unbearable but after doing your exercises I feel much better.

@DrRowe

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I'm a casino dealer. 3 months into my career I starting getting intense pain in this area (I got lazy and wasn't really using my left hand when I should be using both hands to deal. This led to me overusing my right hand for the left side of the table and developed this pain on my right side). The only thing i found to help was self massage with pressure and stretching, exactly as this Doctor described. I recommend!

My doctor recommended this video because of the pain I have been having. I felt some relief after following your directions in this video. THANK YOU!

This actually helped wtf

Ive been suffering from what I perceived as neck strain, for the last several months. After doing these exercise, I have found immediate relief! Thank you!

Thank you Dr. Rowe been dealing with this neck pain and headaches for weeks now and this video really helped relieve pain

Thanks for the excellent description and demonstration of these simple but effective exercises, love your work!

YES! I’ve been dealing with this pain for a long time and you were right, I received immediately relief. The exercises are effective and I feel both physically and mentally better. THANK YOU!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video, and thanks for watching!

I’m a truck driver and it’s the most pain I feel on my right side Thank you so very much

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

I'm glad I found this video. I didn't know that it was called the levator scapulae. All I know is that I had pain on the side of the neck. When I do the armpit sniff on the side of the pain, I get a LOUD crack. It sounds like I'm breaking a bone, but it's actually coming from the muscle. My muscle is so tight on that side that it feels like bone. Then, when I do the armpit sniff on the other side, as I slowly lower my nose to my armpit, I get little mini pops from the same stiff muscle. It almost sounds like someone who rolls their back up one vertebrae at a time, that each vertebrae cracks, but the sound I get is from the muscle. It sounds like rungs of a ladder breaking. It's crazy. I'll continue to do this daily. I used to sleep on my back for the longest time, but when I got older, I would wake up with back pain. So, I've been laying on my side for like the past 10+ years. I have a special "side sleeping" pillow which I think helps. I just have to work on these exercises to get rid of the pain. It sounds crazy, but cracking my neck is pleasing. It's like I feel comfort for a split second, but it just pops back into place, and then I pop it again. It's addictive like popping bubbles on bubble wrap. I get migraines, so I'm going to watch your video on fast migraine relief. I feel like I have an eggshell under the skin that covers the skull. It must be fascia building up. I swear that one time, just recently, I scooted down in bed and didn't lift my head. I felt like my skull separated from the eggshell around it and I had to slide my head back into it. It was like sliding my head into a helmet. Crazy, I know, but that's what it felt like. -Anyway, I've been using a heating pad and professional strength biofreeze, but when I've been cracking my neck a lot, I use ice to decrease inflammation.

I think you are telepathic, sending you a virtual hug and many thanks! ⭐

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Ha, maybe... thanks for watching!

Ooh I needed this! I have this pain since 9 years..

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video, and let us know how the exercises work for you!

I’ve been dealing with this pain for 3 weeks and this is the best advice ever. Thanks man

I have come across this video by accident..and MY GOD how is it I couldn't find this in the past.....??? I have extreme neck pain for the last two years...after MRI, chiropractor, CT, and physical therapy nothing worked. stopped working out, got fat and learned to live with the pain. + a lot of money for doctors and clinics. THIS stretch just opened my range of motion in my neck by just 30 sec each side!!!!! I don't know you, but thank you good sir. I'll come back here after 2-3 weeks of doing this daily and let you know. Again, this pain relief is UNREEL. Awesome.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you're getting relief!

Almost every time after intense pole training I have soreness and then pain, often it's rolling into a headache for the whole next day. Those exercises are just a GAME-CHANGING for me, thank you so so much!

@DrRowe

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@jimrustle

4 ай бұрын

That's God telling you what you're doing is a sin.

I’ve been suffering with neck pain for a couple of months now (i think I overdid it drawing too many hours a day) and I’ve been trying your videos daily. Well, Bingo, this seems to be the one I need, I did the video and already have 80 percent relief and can move my neck with a lot less pain. I’ll be repeating this several to many times day. I love self-help and your channel is so wonderful for sharing so much information

The imagining my scapula is scooping wording really key to that lift for me - I have some hope. Thank you.

Thats the one, chief! This guy and his channel always come to my rescue. My neck and shoulder have been painful for the last week and the first stretch gave me quick relief. Pretty sure he's a wizard.

Holy moly! Scapula pain from a volleyball injuries when I was in HS. These are amazing movements that target the sharp nerve pain I get on both shoulders. I can feel the scar tissue crunching and breaking apart lol.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video!

My back was so tight that I could t even take a full breath in. I did the back exercises once and I can already tell a huge difference. I’ve used many of your videos for psoas muscle and others already but this one gave me relief I didn’t think I could get without a doctor. Thank you so much, do what this guy says he KNOWS what he’s talking about it helps so much 😭

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video and it's giving relief!

@sharongarrett4356

5 ай бұрын

Good to know, as psoas is my other issue. Will check that one out!!

You just helped me tremendously…dealing with this localized pain for close to 20 years and these will help so much when I’m flaring

AMAZING STRETCHES! Im so grateful that I found your channel. Thank you!

Doc your videos helping sooooo many people, 👏👏👏 love from Greece 🇬🇷

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

I hope so!

Strengthening Exercises 1. Shoulder Shrugs (both sides) 3-5 Sets 10-15 reps. 2. Crawling up the wall with fingers 10 reps. 3. Crawling up + lifting hands to the back 10 reps. 4. Reverse Hitchhikers (or V-Shapes) with backlift 10 reps.

Again, these are absolutely superb moves, thank you! I love how I know many of these exercises in a basic form but you give them such a perfect twist that they work way better!

As always great explanation. Thank you!

So much relief from Dr.Rowe's videos. Best channel on youtube? Thanks for all you do.

@DrRowe

11 ай бұрын

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!

Immediate relief to an extremely painful shoulder problem!!!!! And I am so thankful that you share!!’🎉🎉🎉🎉

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

THANK YOU for helping me .God bless you .

I felt an insane stretch for the first time in 20 years. Thank you very much for your help doc. I appreciate you.

Your videos are a blessing! It’s like you knew that I was having this problem this week.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the channel!

Thank you for this series of video's! I can't even express how much pain relief they offer and then the strengthening is a game changer as well. When my back goes out I am in agony for what seems like months. These videos are even better than going to physio and can be done at home. Thanks very much for your commitment to health! (from Ontario, Canada)

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you found the video, and I hope the exercises help you for a long time to come.

I had this driving me crazy for years and my Chiropractor did not help me at all despite repeated adjustments. A guy I know suggested 6,000 mg of Fish Oil per day, it's been 13 years now and it works for me. I wish I would have found this guy sooner. Thanks Doc.

This is so good.. im glad I came across this. Thank you

This one is a winner. Once again. Thank you so much. Have a blessed day.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching!

I have Legg Calve Perthe's Disease and you have no idea how much of a blessing your channel is! This has been a nagging problem for me since childhood and I just want to say THANK YOU ❤

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!

I never knew this had a name. I thought this was something special just to me. I asked my doctor about it over a decade ago during an annual physical. She was very short with me saying, "I don't know, maybe you have gallstones," as she left the room. I knew then, she really didn't give a damn about me. She had spent her allotted 7 minutes for my physical and was DONE. Thank you so much doctor! I'll immediately start doing these exercises. Sometimes the muscle tightness is a bit too much to bear.

I can't even tell you how long THIS has been terrorizing me! Sooo hard to find where it actually WAS. Now that I know what and where it's starting, it's nice to FINALLY get a little relief! You're the BEST!! VIEWERS, PLEASE consider donating, even if it's only $2, to support this amazing channel!

My levator has been in spasm for over a year. Pain is worse some days than others but is never gone. I went though your video and THE PAIN IS GONE! 🥹 Thank you! I’m already doing your QL strengthening. I will be doing these as well!

Thank you Dr Michael…I appreciate being able to practice these exercises to my upper back and lower neck…I enjoy the stretches and strengthening sessions.😊

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad the exercises are helping you!

Thank ya for this one. Definitely need some love on my lavatory muscles

Thank you Dr. Rowe!! I just did these stretches and they really helped me!!! Thank you so much!!!!

thank you! These are really great exercises and stretches! VERY helpful

Thank you so much, I have been battling this pain for years! Going g to start tonight and looking g forward to relief!!😃👍You such a great, sweet Doctor and thank you so much for caring!!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

Dr, Rowe, have you thought about writing a book, and putting all this information in it.? 🙏🌞💜

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, maybe one day!

Dr Rowe, I love how you communicate concisely and clearly - probably the best on KZread - your videos are now my favorite hands down. I was in a rock climbing accident and have had nerve pain in my arm from whiplash, and your videos are healing more than my chiro, p.t., and massage therapy. I love how you teach us how to do it ourselves at home. Now I’m in control of my recovery. Thank you!!

Amazing video! Thank you!

Thank you guys for sharing this content. I have been dealing with pain to this exact area and your exercises really did bring me immediate improvement. It was serendipity to have seen this video when I did. Your work is appreciated

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you're getting instant relief!

Long term neck and shoulder pain sufferer, often with restricted movement as a result and now I am in my late 40s it has really started to make life miserable - your videos are clear and very easy to follow and I am looking forward to longer term improvements now I have found the exercises I need to be doing to help. Thanks Dr Rowe!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad the exercises helped you!

Wow this was an instant relief, for pain that has been following me for years. I will be doing this regularly from now on. Thank you kind Sir!

This was sooo helpful!! And gave me instant relief! I’ve been having ongoing pain and couldn’t find anything to help. Thank you so much!

Thanks! These stretches and lifts are feeling great!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patrick, for supporting us! - Dr. Rowe -

All I can say is thank you for what you do… I am in so much pain and just had it seize 2 days ago, then your clip shows up and changes my world! Thank you!! 😊🤗

@DrRowe

10 ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

Hi, Dr Rowe, I am an RMT student and have been troubled with my lev scap pain for the past few weeks, wish I have had come across your videos earlier! And I am glad this actually helped relieve my pain. Thank you so much!!

Thank u . I've been dealing with pain for 3 years and have never felt instant relief or any relief like this from these suggestions. Such a blessing!! Thank u

Hi sir ... Wish you love and health for what you do for humanity..✨✨✨🙏🙏🙏🙏. I request you to make a video on bloating relief.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for the suggestion!

Injured myself in the gym and this is the first time I've been relatively pain free for over a week, thank you so much

@DrRowe

10 ай бұрын

Glad you’re getting relief!

@heehee6514

10 ай бұрын

Mate it's actually so sore, I can barely move my neck down its like something keeps pull it it back up

my disk job has nearly killed by back and even started hurting my lung. discovering this video was such a relief.

Just watched this video and followed the exercises. Instant relief. Thank you so much. I'll be practicing this for sure.

The ever-versatile tennis ball

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

You betcha!

Awesome I’ve been feeling pain there for years. It usually seems to happen when I get stressed out mentally. This video was immediately helpful , thanks so much!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Really great stretches

Thank you so much for this I appreciate it literally brought tears of relief from doing these.

Very helpful, thank you.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Amazing. So much relief from this. I have degenerative disk in neck and this helps more than anything I have tried. Especially love the strengthening exercises to help keep at bay. Appreciate your videos. Thanks for all you do!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad it's helping you, and thanks for watching!

@iuhnew

Жыл бұрын

@Matthew Wood, I had degeneration C6/C7, causing numbness and tingling in arm and fingers especially when I tilt my head back, is there anything you would do beside the exercise here? since you had disk degeneration as well. Can you share?

@matthewwood2057

Жыл бұрын

@@iuhnew KST (Korean specific technique) chiropractic is the only other thing I do when I have painful issues. It takes a couple weeks to get under control but then maintenance is important. I have degenerative c3/c4 .

Headaches since February 2022! These exercises and massage therapy of these muscles are God sent!

Excellent video, well explained and narrated! Thank you!

Amazing stuff. Had a stiff neck for days that even a 60 minute deep tissue massage couldn’t fix. Followed the steps here and it’s really loosen up those tight muscles. Subscribed!

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped, and thanks for the sub!

Very nice, easy and helpful exercises.I immediately felt relaxed and doing good respiration also and became fresh. ThanQ Sir.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re getting quick relief, and thanks for watching!

Doc, i am a fighter and have suffered from this chronically...thank you. Thank you so much.

Thank you so much for this video. It helps me a lot. Been feeling this pain for a long time now, good thing i watched your video.

Wow, this is amazing. Been having issues on and off with this chronically for years now, this is something I can finally and instantly feel relief and strength. Thanks again.

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Glad you're getting instant relief, and I hope it helps you for a long time to come!

Impeccable timing 👌 👏. Thank you 😊 🙏

@DrRowe

Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for watching!

@susieinthecountry4434

Жыл бұрын

for me, way to much using my mouse on my desktop. Thanks Dr. Rowe!

I LOVE these videos!!!! Have helped me with my inner hip and now my upper back!! Thanks