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I have osteoarthritis and PTSD. I tense all muscles 24/7. I did this exercise and the shoulder and neck exercise and I have never felt so relaxed before. I have minimized the pain in the neck shoulders and back. I have just saved several hundred Danish kroner per chiropractor visit. Thank you very much!!! I am just about to cry here but for good reason! Thank you !!!!

@luyzqint3760

2 жыл бұрын

Which neck and shoulder exercise?.

@hannahlily11

2 жыл бұрын

I had the same experience as yourself after doing my first neck and shoulder exercise on this channel.. I was really very emotional!

@luyzqint3760

2 жыл бұрын

@@hannahlily11 Can you please tell me what exercise did you do?.✌️

@hannahlily11

2 жыл бұрын

@@luyzqint3760 Sure. I'll also share the ones I have done afterwards kzread.info/dash/bejne/aXt4mcOfYbOsotI.html

@hannahlily11

2 жыл бұрын

@@luyzqint3760 kzread.info/dash/bejne/o6xqpo-qd6ycp8o.html

Thank you! I am a 46yo forcefully retired ballerina/contortionist & veterinary nurse. Last year, at 45, I was finally diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome/Disease. My one type one collagen came back with new-to-the-world mutations. We discovered my father has it as well (he was 72 last year & as of the one doc visit in July, we are still the only two in the genetic registry with this mutation.). Ballet was my life. I had a terrible stage injury to my right foot/ankle in June 2008 (5 years before I ever heard of HSD or EDS). My foot surgeon, who deals with ballerinas & other athletes has called it a career-ender. (Close to 3 decades of dancing & performing & 4 with teaching little ones.) I just had foot reconstruction three in December 2020. I also need my left shoulder reconstructed again, but we are holding off for as long as possible since now we know I have some collagen that just isn't really doing its job very well. I have to wait until I get paid, but am planning on becoming a Patreon supporter this week. The few videos I have watched have helped. Now that we know my true health issue after finally getting to a geneticist, I am being taken more seriously & the medical dismissals of "just fibro & mental health" comments have mostly stopped since switching to docs who deal with the constellations of EDS symptoms. (I have been dismissed for most of my adult life.) No one ever looked at all the falls, subluxations, dislocations, injuries, etc. Or put the puzzle pieces together. This video alone stopped the terrible crunching & grinding that happens in both shoulders at about a 45 degree angle. They are still catching on the way down, but at least that terrible noise is gone. I have been working towards more natural health methods, anti-inflammatory eating, etc for years now. I plan to incorporate your techniques into my daily life. With every doc visit, we seem to uncover something that has plagued me since birth, but now has a name, & therefore some coping techniques to utilize. (Like the rare Bertoletti's Syndrome back issue & some more common, but painful back conditions.) Thank you so much. I do not know how KZread knew I needed to look up Feldenkrais, but it was a great reminder!

WOW! Taro, this really created more spaciousness and my arms felt looser and lengthened. Thanks so much for these amazing "micro exercises"

@TaroIwamoto

3 ай бұрын

my pleasure!

I've had severe pain in my back between my shoulders for months and just doing this exercise once has already made a huge difference! Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge🙏

@TaroIwamoto

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it!

My arm was numb and in pain before I began and it feels soooo much better! I am so grateful for your channel! your technique is magic! So happy you appeared to me on KZread!

I got injured a couple years back and it’s been debilitating and nothing has worked for my tension but I’ve been admittedly binge watching your videos but this is the first tension and pain relief I’ve had in years. I’m so thankful, thank you for sharing

Just have to say that the sun shining in your windows, w the shadows of the items on your windowsill... the sun shining in, onto the floor, naturally getting dim and then brighter... was magical. And so much better than the perfunctory "studio lighting" most ppl use these days. This natural feel really lends itself to your healing practices theme. Might seem minor to you, or others ...but I just had to let you know that I noticed it. And it was wonderful. And your entire approach to healing, and making videos, keeps me engaged w you and your channel. So, thank you. I am grateful that some people have held onto being genuine 🙏

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! our blinds are having some issues so I tried to put blankets over to reduce the sun reflection. never thought that people would actually enjoy this imperfect lightening. So glad to hear you actually enjoyed this natutal lighting effect!!

@zoezzzarko1117

3 жыл бұрын

@@TaroIwamoto nature heals... so it makes sense that one would want to invite it in, instead of a studio that provides pseudo contentment. Also loved the wood flooring. Just made the whole space warm as well. Kudos.

@stownsin

2 жыл бұрын

I loved that too!

@vijayalakshmisainathan6920

2 жыл бұрын

I too noticed the shadows and lighting…it seemed to make the video more interesting…will be trying out this exercise soon

This was really helpful! I often have those stubborn, painful knots between my shoulder blades and they drive me insane - this exercise actually helped! Thank you so, so much.

Years of pain and tension Instantly released after watching and practicing this quick and simple exercise, Thank you so much! Tried your other videos as well and helped so much, Thank you for sharing!

This does work very well. Thank you for sharing the info, Taro.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome! After you do this exercise, you pay attention to your arm and shoulder blade, and how they move in walking, reaching for a cup, driving, desk work, etc. Then you can start to integrate new awareness and movement into your daily activities. This is when reach change starts to happen!

This was really surprising. I feel so light on my shoulders. I have a big problem with my trapezius muscles. Constant work at computer and home chores. This is something I'm surely going to do every day atleast once. Thanks sooo much.

My second video I have watched this evening and feeling so much less pain. Can't wait to do more videos! Thank you so much.

Such a simple exercise yet amazing results, this is the second one of this guy I have tried both have helped my neck and shoulder . .. thanks … I’ll keep watching his videos ..

Military stretches used to work but lately my blades locked up due to an older injury in my teens that comes back more often but this just released a lot of pressure that years bugged me. Thank you so much for this. You should get the military to pay you for these kinds of stretches to be put into basic training

So so good amazing how quickly the body responds to these exercises! Thanks so much

Wow! My left shoulder has been tied up forever and I’ve tried all kinds of therapies and stretches and exercises. This gave an instant result! I haven’t had this much range of motion for years! Thank you!

It’s all about bringing awareness to how your body feels, relax breathe and release after that and then the effects will compound over time. There’s no instant fix ever. I love your advice and how you’re teaching awareness through your practice thank you!!

Wow! Thanks for this, I swear my right arm grew in 60 seconds 😊 I hold so much tension by my right shoulder blade and have done for years. It feels better already and I can tell I'll see a major improvement by doing this regularly.

WOW! I felt an improvement in just one try. Amazing! Will definitely keep doing this. THANK YOU!!!!!

Been waiting for this video. Many thanks! So helpful after years of tension.

I could tell a difference immediately after completing on left shoulder blade. So I decided to do the other side. There was so much tension in this area of my back it was difficult to breathe easily as I completed the exercise. I carry all my tension in my upper back and neck. Subscribed and will be checking out more videos.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!

@yennyjen5742

2 жыл бұрын

I got here because I have the same problem 😬 getting tired of paying for massages for nods in my shoulder blade

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

@@yennyjen5742 did this simple exercise help?

Thank you . All your exercises are fantastic. The results are instantaneous. Your truly know your stuff.

Before the exercise, I could barely feel my shoulder blades moving freely at all. After, it was as if they had been released to do their job! Thank you so much! This has helped way more than a trigger point ball ever did.

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

awesome!

Just love this technique. Absolutely nothing I've ever tried works better than the Feldenkrais method of body work. Cannot say enough good things about this method💞💋

I love this simple and powerful movement. Thank you!

As a physio, this approach was a breath of fresh air! Definitely felt a difference. I'll be adding this to my tool box for patients - thank you 🙏

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Thank you. I was poking at my back all day, 16hrs working on a freight train, awkward and uncomfortable until I tried this. Lots of other aches to work on but the feeling that it can be that easy is very uplifting.

I started hearing popping sounds (like tendons popping) coming from my chest, above the breasts and instantly noticed the tension and tight pulling sensation started to dissipate without soreness like you get from trigger point therapy and massage. Absolutely magic!

Thank you, Taro. It worked, I immediately felt relief on my left shoulder and neck area. And the best surprise of all, a headache which I initially thought was migraine of the left side went away just like that. I suppose it was actually a headache caused by tightening of the left scapular area. Wow! This is great! :)

Thanks! Accessible Feldenkrais instruction, much appreciated

Awesome!! I noticed a great difference! I'm going to do this exercise everyday! thanks so much Taro!

I felt immediate results on both sides. Wow, amazing stuff this Feldenkrais. Thanks, Taro.

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

I think this was more effective than my $100 chiropractor visit this morning. Thank you so much for making this content!

This was such a big help thank you!!!

This work is amazing thank you so much … my shoulder blades are releasing and I have taken on board the advice about letting them flow and move as I walk .. this has been a challenge for so long and now I am delighted to find this gorgeous solution

Wow. I could certainly feel a difference. Amazing. Thank you so much. Lynn.

you really are amazing!! This and the neck/shoulder release in 30 seconds were godsend. I have been resorting to anti inflammatory painkillers or a ball/massage for release. Thank you so much. This really helped a lot!

This is so helpful! As a nursing student/working at the hospital, I'm so guilty of that locked-in scapula position and it causes daily headaches. Thank you so very much. You are a blessing. 💕

Thank you! I felt the relief immediately.

I'm so glad I found your videos! I've been suffering with CPTSD and what my doctor calls "pathological" insomnia. It's horrible. Ten years now. The body has no time to recover and most of the pain and tension is in my neck. Your demonstrations have helped me so , so much and I just wanted to thank you! "" THANK YOU ""

@nyxsun

2 жыл бұрын

Same. NAET changed my life.

Thank you so much Taro, this actually really worked...! I had been having this tension between my shoulder blades for a while and I tried stretching and many things (massage gun) and they didn't work, and I just tried this and I felt the release ... it's amazing, thank you for sharing this!

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! This is the power of the nervous system!

Great exercise! I will incorporate it to my routine. Thank you!

Wow, definitely a positive difference in the shoulder after doing this simple and easy technique - thank you so much, Taro, it's really great.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear!

Most helpful! Thank you!

Thank you for this simple exercise - I can feel a change and have a growing awareness of how my body moves by watching your videos

I noticed that you're giving free pain relief for many people out of the goodness in your heart. and have done what many of chiros i've been to haven't, establish the mental reasoning behind the madness. thank you mr. iwamoto

This worked! Wow, loving all your videos. They are simple yet super effective.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

thank you! simple and practical are my main focus.

Another miracle! Wow, thank you

Seriously Taro, thank you and God bless you.

This is a really good system. I’ve lived under chronic/intermittent musculoskeletal related pain, and certain pains create their own resonant pains within the body. When I fought to get to the point where I was capable of avoiding triggers, then I have built up my muscular balance to support,; still I cannot seem to avoid the occasional trigger condition. This means I am unable to plan ambitiously, lest I overstep and become unable to function. Adding this discipline allows me one more ‘trigger-defuser.’ This gives me hope.

@supersaiyan8437

2 жыл бұрын

How things going

It worked! Thank you!

My shoulder and shoulder blades feel so much better after just one exercise. I think your method and technique are highly effective and I think the simplicity of it makes it great. Thank you very much.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Simple is the best!

For the first time, I’ve had a stubborn knot release without having to have outside aid ie a person or apparatus. Thank you so much for this information.

This is amazing. Thank you so much!

This helped a lot, thank you!

Hello Taro! this is so helpful. I don't know if you've already done this, but it would be so helpful to have you do a series of exercises ONLY for a complete rep, with a voice over ONLY where you give instructions, WITHOUT stopping. Thanks for this if you can. I have watched 4 of your exercises today and even with an hour massage, tension relieving exercises for 3 weeks, this is the best I have felt. Bless you. Appreciate you so much.

Definitely felt an improvement from before and after. Thx for your videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

I've had discomfort and reduced range of motion in my left shoulder joint trying to reach over my right shoulder. Two sets of this exercise and the left shoulder is nearly equal to the right with no discomfort. Much gratitude Taro.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

that's great!

Your videos have been a game changer for me. Thank you!

WOW!! This is incredible!! Thank you so much for these videos 🤗💖

wow. just found. well explained. liked and subscribed. shoulder blade and neck tension/pain for past 6 months. I disc golf and the pain has been keeping me from throwing. felt immediate relief. like your approach and rationale and that the exercises are easy to do anywhere. THANKS!

So very helpful. Thank you

This was an interesting exercise. A welcome addition to the other exercises I regularly do. Thank you!

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!

Thanks it helped me! I honestly didn't think it would but it did. Cheers sir

I can really feel a difference before/after ! As I have many painful knots from the base of the skull to the lower back , since more than 10 years, it's a true gift each time I get a relief !!! Thank you Taro !!!

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

great you could feel a difference!

I'm a critical care RN, and I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video. I've been injured on the job moving patients more times than I can count, and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you, Taro!

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear!

@lauralong6695

2 жыл бұрын

My daughter is an ER nurse and like yourself she has hurt herself moving or restraining patients. Thank you for your work. I hope you will continue to heal your body.

@harmen1367

Жыл бұрын

1:45​@@TaroIwamoto

OH MY GOD THANK YOU! I had a knot between my spine and shoulder blade for weeks after [i am ashamed to admit] getting a new video game and holding the controller slouched over for long periods at a time... then I fell asleep on the couch and that did me in. I had pain down to my elbow and was almost unable to turn my head to the left. After doing several of your neck and shoulder tension excercises, I was doing the one in this video and it sounded like someone snaped a handful of pencils in half.... and then it was just gone. I felt high it was so much better, i did not even notice my sense of touch in my hand was reduced til it came flooding back. Thank you again. I am sharing you with everyone I hear complaining of stiff neck and headaches. I will be seeing a chiropractor soon, because it seems I have nerves pinched somewhere. But these motions have helped the temporay tension and knotting that whatever the displaced skeleton parts are aggrivating.

Thank you so much. I always have so much pain in that area. It definitely released some tension.

Taro you are a hero!

Thanks Taro!

Ten years ago I was in a horrible car accident that left me with injuries to my collarbone, ribs, sternum, and many other places. It's left me in pain ever since and with a disfigured collarbone-I didn't realize I probably needed surgery (bad advice given unfortunately). I've tried yoga and other excises, plus all kinds of other therapies, and I gotta say that your micro movement videos have changed absolutely EVERYTHING for me. First time doing this movement just now: my arm and hand of my injured side swelled up (typically happens, usually when hiking). Second time just now: I can't tell you the relief I feel! Idk how to describe this positive feeling, but it's like feeling air on my skin for the first time ever. Swelling instantly gone. I'm about to do this again.... THANK YOU and please keep making these!!

Really great video and explanation. The tips to focus on the shoulder blade particularly on the relaxing of the arm really helped, as well as to do it slow.

This is so amazing!! At 63,you are helping me imensly!! Very helpful, God bless you!!

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome!

This is amazing !

This did help a lot. I have worked as a dental hygienist for over 40 years. Had so many massages for this problem. I’m am excited to us this technique frequently to maintain.

Amazing results. Thank you.

That was great!! Thank you!

Amazing, this worked for me. Thank you!

What a great simple and effective exercise. Thank you! 🙏

Thank you for your videos and passion. WOW! Feldenkrais definitely works and FAST!

I started today with a tension headache. Did 3 of you videos in a row now the tension is gone. Wow so nice. I did the one where you slowly raise shoulder hold then slowly release. The one where you move your elbows/shoulders in connection then this one. I feel the release in my muscles. Thank you years of chiropractic and medical massage this may be the missing link to relief

Iwamoto... thank you. I have to repeat this exercise more later.

You are saving my life... thank you a lot!

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

my pleasure!

I like your approach of actually feeling what's going on. There are so many subtle things to notice as you move through the range of motion of any joint. It's fascinating as well as relaxing

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

This exercise I could have used just the other day on my left shoulder blade. O my gosh I was walking around the house hanging off things and all sorts of crazy stuff to get that knot to release next to my shoulder blade. I thought I was going to go mad with pain. Luckly, I came to my senses long enough to remember that I had an impulse vibrator that helped. Anyway, I just did this with you, and it did get rid of a small impingement in the same shoulder at the apex. Another issue I have is in the morning with that same shoulder is it feels like the clavicle is bound up with the shoulder, not wanting to fully relax. I'll do this exercise and see if it will help correct that problem as well --- thanks for all that you do for everyone.

Thank you for your sharing your knowledge so generously. Until a few days ago, (when KZread recommended one of your videos), I had never even heard of Feldenkrais, let alone been able to find such ease in my body. The results from the simplicity and gentleness of the movements are astounding! With much gratitude I am eager to keep exploring and learning.

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

you are welcome. i believe Feldenkrais has a lot to offer but not known by many. it is my mission to share my knowledge and help people and spread the benefits of this work!

Excellent... thank you!!!

Love it! You & your channel is a very rare gem. Your integrity/honesty is exemplary to the max. Kudos to Taro! 👌🙏👏❤️

@geraldfrank1630

3 жыл бұрын

Your channels section is absolutely genius & super extensive. I’ve only seen 2 short vids from Nutritious Movement & learned a lot from both. Thanks a million! 👌👍🙏

Thank you for your time and advice 🙏🏾 ... not the quick fix that everybody wants instantly, bit this movement certainly helped me experience less pain/discomfort after performing it. I guess I should continue doing it regularly repeatedly and see how much more difference it makes after a period or time

Wonderful result! My pain, which is gone now, was so near the center of my back that I thought it might be my spine or rib, but it was really my shoulder. Thank you! ❤️ I'm a former Professional singer so I knew Feldenkrais could help. So happy to have found your videos and your channel!

I love all of your videos. Combining this video with your Scoliosis video has relieved the acute chronic pain in my hips, back, neck and shoulder.

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!

This was instant relief for me, thank you so much! I even used my massager to see if the knots were still there, thinking that just the pain went away, but they are both gone thank you so much! Your video is the truth all these other videos have never helped, yours is the first!🤗

This technique helps to release the pain. Thank you so much Doc

I felt immediate relief after doing this exercise - amazing!

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Instant relief... Thank you so much!!!

Thank you so much Taro for this video. My left shoulder blade has been a problem since an injury 1997. Nothing has worked. When I learned how to properly bend (from your excellent pain free back pdf) it intensified that shoulder pain. I just tried this exercise. I can tell a slight difference. That is enough motivation to practice it diligently. Thank you again.

@happyday868

2 жыл бұрын

I've injured my left shoulder for 10 years. This is what cured me permanently with acupressure. 1) go to the left foot, to the left ankle. Apply outward pressure from the middle of the top of the foot where the ankle crease is, and go across just around below the ankle bone to the left to the side of the foot. It must be very painful. Repeat 7 times. Do the same on the right foot. This will kick out the shoulder pressure and tension. 2) go to the left elbow. With the tip of the middle finger on the right, you should feel an indentation at the left elbow where the bones meet. Bend the left arm a bit. Apply backwards and forwards pressure at the groove. You really need to reach into the groove and it should hurt a lot. Do seven times. 3) wrap your right arm around your neck in the front, putting the inside of the elbow close to your chin. Where your middle finger touches your bone plate in the back is the point you want to apply pressure. But don't do it there first because it hurts a lot. Go to the right side first. Have someone go to the right side ,just symmetrical to that point on the left. Tell your friend to use his or elbow to get more strength and apply rotational pressure. But before doing this he or she should find the spot with the fingers to see where it hurts the most. That's what you need. Do 7 times. Then go to the left side. Check where it hurts the most symmetrically to the spot on the right side. Do 7 times. Your injured shoulder pain on the left should kick out at least 60 per cent. You have to do the first time right. Later on you can do yourself in the back with a ball in a sock. Physical therapy alleviates the pain but doesn't cure perfectly. It took me 9 months to cure completely but I religiously do 3 times a day. You get 80 per cent after 3 months but if you don't continue it will go back. I stopped doing any exercises that affect my shoulder and back. You need to isolate it for a cure. A little deviation sets it back. I only did finger exercises, feet, toes and hips. Very slowly. Good luck.

@wisdomgemsfrommsquiettime1638

2 жыл бұрын

@@happyday868 thank you Ha Phan for your reply. I appreciate the time you took to share your personal experience. I copied your reply and will begin working on what helped you. Again, thank you for taking the time to reply to me ~

@happyday868

2 жыл бұрын

@@wisdomgemsfrommsquiettime1638 Really try and make sure the spot you find really hurts, feeling like your finger is caught in a door. This is the only method of acupressure I learned from a monk that solves a deep chronic problem permanently. Do it religiously 3 times a day. You just undo the blockage. Don't get caught with the permanence of the injury. If your brain still works, you can heal. One of our gurus was successful with 60 people last year with Parkinson's and they were able to sit up and bring the leg to the bench. I feel so happy when I was able to fix my shoulder and want nobody caught in the western trap I was driven into. Your body will heal. Breathing right is also very important.

@wisdomgemsfrommsquiettime1638

2 жыл бұрын

@@happyday868 Thank you again

I Just found you today ,and I have to say I love the way you speak is very gentle and soothing. The exercise is very effective for releasing tension, thanks a lot for it. Blessings from Spain 🙏🏽💗

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you! My wife and I visited Spain about 10 years ago and we absolutely loved it!!

Thank you so much for the detailed video, I followed it thoroughly and could definitely see a big improvement in the pain and the stiffness in my right shoulder (towards the back). Especially felt it realign in a manner after the exercise and the area cooling off after feeling warm, as if tension was dissolving. This was an excellent exercise, most needed. The way you speak is also very soothing :D

@TaroIwamoto

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to hear that the video was helpful for you!

First, I would like to say how much I enjoy your videos. Second, I would like to say thank you, your exercises have helped me immensely. Shoulder area on my right side is always burning 🔥, this helps. My regular massage therapist retired and I haven’t been able to find anyone like him. Thanks again. You’re the best ❤️

@TaroIwamoto

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment!