Relieve neck pain and tension with self-massage

Follow along with this simple self-massage routine for the neck that will ease neck pain and melt away tension.
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  • @serthiag7373
    @serthiag73733 жыл бұрын

    Can we appreciate that she is still liking comments in a five year old video

  • @sassygirlnick9489

    @sassygirlnick9489

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ikr

  • @onthe4572

    @onthe4572

    Жыл бұрын

    That's either rather sad or good depending on how u look at it

  • @eliza9639
    @eliza96394 жыл бұрын

    I never thought I could feel these sensations. . ...I've been hopeless .....this video is one of my favorites. Thanks you

  • @seshadrianantharaman7676
    @seshadrianantharaman76763 жыл бұрын

    if this video was available in 1977, Carl Sagan would have sent it in alongside the other artifacts in the Voyager spacecraft

  • @art7art19
    @art7art194 жыл бұрын

    I have tension headaches a lot. Actually had one when I found this video. Other videos didn’t help. This actually got rid of the knot and the headache. Thanks!!

  • @wafflemetal
    @wafflemetal2 ай бұрын

    the one video i keep coming back to, a life saver

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 ай бұрын

    That means the world to me ❤️

  • @lovehippie15
    @lovehippie155 жыл бұрын

    I just want you to know that you have helped me tremendously tonight. I’ve had neck pain for about 3 days that has caused an ongoing headache and I just did this massage and GOT SO MUCH RELIEF. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    5 жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that! Thanks so much for sharing, Whitney :)

  • @DavidDemets
    @DavidDemets5 жыл бұрын

    Another great treat. Thank you! I especially enjoyed the very last part where you slided the fingers outward from the middle of the neck. I can still feel it right now.

  • @Blanch590
    @Blanch590 Жыл бұрын

    It feels so nice getting rid of that tension. I didn’t even know I could feel this free to move. My neck feels much better after this 😊

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that!

  • @yasumaki8632

    @yasumaki8632

    11 ай бұрын

    😊😊d​@@rachelrichardsmassage9660にはらひる、、ないさ Wka@g -t4g #%%%~ 、.

  • @gtgaminggtg5803
    @gtgaminggtg58034 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness. Thank you so much. I've had such a stiff neck over the last couple of days. That really helped. Thank you!

  • @bryannoneya3998
    @bryannoneya39983 жыл бұрын

    You literally brought me to tears, ty so much for helping me

  • @alexiamorgan8598
    @alexiamorgan85984 жыл бұрын

    I love your videos, I am a remedial massage therapist and have been sending these to my clients to help them out at home. Thanks for making them :)

  • @kasandra1641
    @kasandra16415 жыл бұрын

    Currently stuffed with cold or flu and my head has been killing ( I get migraines and that just cured my headache ) amazing thank you for sharing

  • @burenyuu8815
    @burenyuu88156 жыл бұрын

    Oh yes my neck is blessed from the pain. Thank you!

  • @zebroide9437
    @zebroide94376 жыл бұрын

    How can people dislike this? It is soooo relaxing

  • @validus5808
    @validus58084 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I workout 6 times a week and have a stiff neck and this was a big relief. Thank you!

  • @shawnpowell9506
    @shawnpowell95064 жыл бұрын

    Did this at work today. Was feeling tight and getting a headache. After doing this, I felt so much better. Thank you!!

  • @KHIDRFISHING
    @KHIDRFISHING4 жыл бұрын

    OMG!! Thabk you so much! i actually felt lighter and my neck feels lighter, its amazing! god bless you.

  • @lzappa9109
    @lzappa91093 жыл бұрын

    Again, my utmost thanks for your time and effort. Really really appreciated.

  • @normasida5245
    @normasida52453 жыл бұрын

    Amazing, felt instantly better my neck and shoulders, I will keep doing them, thank you so much!

  • @JKerr-iy2jr
    @JKerr-iy2jr5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This has really helped the arthritis in my neck.

  • @meneswings
    @meneswings4 жыл бұрын

    For the past 5 nights i were having neck pains and this helped me

  • @susans3872
    @susans38724 жыл бұрын

    Oh, my. So wonderful - so glad I discovered your videos.

  • @MN-fc5so
    @MN-fc5so3 жыл бұрын

    omg.. i felt the pain and i cannot believe this is the cause of my vertigo and slight dizzyness.. Thank You I Love You!!!

  • @sharavirlan1067
    @sharavirlan10674 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to post this! It really helped the early stages of my migraine headache.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's great! You might also like to try my migraine self-massage video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmiLlrihhZuofbw.html

  • @commentatorsrikanth8715
    @commentatorsrikanth87155 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, it works and felt relax from stresses neck.. Thank you for great video

  • @dougdimmadome5778
    @dougdimmadome57783 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Rachel ! Much Love you Really Helped Me . I Love Your Words!!!

  • @Prospermiinow
    @Prospermiinow2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking the time to teach these techniques. I appreciate you.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate YOU for that thoughtful message :)

  • @ujjwaljain12345
    @ujjwaljain123454 жыл бұрын

    Amazing. My neck feels so releived

  • @irenerizzini2197
    @irenerizzini21974 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rachel. Great self massage and good humor. It really helped me

  • @mscutegen
    @mscutegen4 жыл бұрын

    Its helped me.. the pain in my back top right head went away immediately.. thanks

  • @tijanna100
    @tijanna1006 жыл бұрын

    Exactly what I needed, truly helpful! Thanks! 👍

  • @noorhanna
    @noorhanna Жыл бұрын

    This is the only massage video that i watch, and i watch it almost everyday

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad it's helpful!

  • @naomi_jean
    @naomi_jean3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! That feels so good and you are a pleasure to sit with.

  • @anamateus5128
    @anamateus512810 ай бұрын

    Just letting you know that your videos helped me tremendously, thank you so much!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for letting me know that! I'm so glad ❤️

  • @empresszaire2305
    @empresszaire23055 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for posting this!!!!

  • @joelee5875
    @joelee58752 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rachel Richards, I'm currently awaiting my results from an MRI... (yesterday)...I appreciate the response as I know how busy you must be, keep up the good work.

  • @Radaep1
    @Radaep14 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rachel, great video & exercises, really works.

  • @TerriaJanee
    @TerriaJanee4 жыл бұрын

    This was actually really relieving. Thank you

  • @mil182
    @mil1825 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much for this! I am currently going to physical therapy for an issue in my scapula that’s affecting my neck and shoulder and is very painful. I am booking a massage for this week but this was a really helpful way to get some blood flow and relief. I really appreciate this video! Thank you!!!

  • @nicensleazy1892
    @nicensleazy18924 жыл бұрын

    too many years of road racing ( cycling) - Rachel that was fantastic, something which really works and so rewarding :-)

  • @deirdrecastillo6595
    @deirdrecastillo65953 жыл бұрын

    wow its my first time to do this what a release to my tense neck muscles, thanks Rachel

  • @nesssmina8550
    @nesssmina85504 жыл бұрын

    You’re amazing!! Subscribed!! ❤️

  • @charlottebellis914
    @charlottebellis9146 жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! This is truly amazing!!!

  • @RabelinPB
    @RabelinPB3 жыл бұрын

    your videos are literally saving me, tysm

  • @srushku
    @srushku3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this video. It was helpful. ❤️

  • @alfredlatigo4164
    @alfredlatigo41644 жыл бұрын

    Great relief after just 5 mins. Thank you so much!

  • @captainmorgan5449
    @captainmorgan54493 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for the video. I have always joyfully paid a professional message therapist to alleviate stress and anxiety from the neck and shoulder area. But...with COVID-19 I have not been able to go. The stress of work, anxieties have not stopped. Being a 15 year Vegan (Organic foods help). Your video is a God send! Keep up the great work...it makes a difference in people lives. New subscriber....

  • @joymcnally3978
    @joymcnally39782 жыл бұрын

    Have searched for a good neck self massage thank you!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it, Joy!

  • @deniserouthierledoux8133
    @deniserouthierledoux81333 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much----I have so many problems in this area.

  • @LAMethWitch
    @LAMethWitch4 жыл бұрын

    this is so helpful. you are nice to look at and calming. thank you

  • @MahmudulHasan-oh6le
    @MahmudulHasan-oh6le7 ай бұрын

    It’s just a wonderful massage therapy. Tnk you Rachel ❤❤

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    7 ай бұрын

    So glad you like it!

  • @ozmatoto
    @ozmatoto8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much, as always, helps with neck pain and headache too!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    8 ай бұрын

    Wonderful! Glad to hear it 😊

  • @RedLP5000S
    @RedLP5000S2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Rachel. I'm a new subscriber and I'm so glad that you were recommend. ⚘

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subbing! I'm so glad you're here :)

  • @victoriadawydiuk4172
    @victoriadawydiuk41723 жыл бұрын

    This is so wonderful! I’ve been struggling with tense neck muscles from anxiety which is causing dizziness. This has helped immensely.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helped, Victoria! You might like to check out my videos on anxiety: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b6wNKYtuX3hFvxN4NO-M1Uo

  • @moonshadow3559
    @moonshadow35592 жыл бұрын

    These are great! Thank you Rachel‼️

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it!

  • @bethmarer-garciacmp5766
    @bethmarer-garciacmp57664 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy your video's.

  • @joelawless1992
    @joelawless19922 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rachel! Wonderful!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it, Joe!

  • @mebythesea5
    @mebythesea52 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video at the perfect time. I’ve been in such pain from arthritis in my neck….was awake most of the night. My pain is finally starting to subside, thanks to you Rachel♥️

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helped, Maureen! You might also like this one: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eK2szamwmMKqeKQ.html

  • @ayodeleshaihi
    @ayodeleshaihi3 жыл бұрын

    I loved this! Thank you!

  • @asc.k1865
    @asc.k18655 жыл бұрын

    Just stumbled upon your website looking for ways to relieve my sinus pain......so far so good! Thank you ma'am for your content!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    5 жыл бұрын

    Glad you find it helpful Amy! Thanks for sharing :)

  • @HaiHoang-xx4pk
    @HaiHoang-xx4pk4 жыл бұрын

    wonderful. thanks for sharing.

  • @frankie-xv3wo
    @frankie-xv3wo3 жыл бұрын

    thank you rachel. your videos are wonderfully helpful. you are very soothing in your approach, showing kindness and vulnerability as well as being informed and clear in your instructions. I am almost feeling glad that i have had neck pain because i discovered your videos as a result and you are teaching me about more than just tending to the pain in my neck, you are helping me to become curious about the relationship i have with my body in terms of what i feels physically (sensation) and not just what i think, intuit or emotionally feel. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos :)

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow - thank you so much for that wonderful feedback! I'm so happy to know that you are benefiting from my videos. Your lovely message incentivizes me to keep going :)

  • @princesmeridafairytale6719
    @princesmeridafairytale67194 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much it helps me alot for my neck pain

  • @HimanshiSharmamusic
    @HimanshiSharmamusic4 жыл бұрын

    Suffering from Tmj disorder with lot of headaches and myofascial pain almost everyday I wake up, but it helped me amazingly,you are goddess mam 🙏thank you so much for sharing this, love from india ♥️

  • @suzyrobeson1420
    @suzyrobeson14209 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. This is helping me more each day! 😘

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    9 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that 😊

  • @petercrutchley6085
    @petercrutchley60856 жыл бұрын

    Most helpful videos Rachel. Many thanks for making this information available. From New Zealand.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! I'm glad your finding them helpful. From New York :)

  • @clarelawrence7175
    @clarelawrence71752 жыл бұрын

    I've tried a couple of self-massage videos but yours has been a game changer! The difference in my neck is amazing, I'll definitely be trying to make this part of my daily routine.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it was helpful, Clare! Thank you so much for sharing :)

  • @Foutamdiallo
    @Foutamdiallo4 жыл бұрын

    fantastic video thank you

  • @craigtrigg4288
    @craigtrigg42883 жыл бұрын

    im doing this with you rachel thanks my friend

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hooray! Thanks for being here, Craig :)

  • @sewarkha
    @sewarkha4 жыл бұрын

    thank you ! it really helped with my pain

  • @simonrees9441
    @simonrees94413 жыл бұрын

    New Year, new neck! Thank you so much for this

  • @masjter
    @masjter3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooooo much. After so many videos and exercises. Your techniques are most effective. I immediately experienced the benefits. Jonathan from South Africa

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear that! And all the way from South Africa! Thanks for sharing, Jonathan :)

  • @nancythomas-wardm.b.a2993
    @nancythomas-wardm.b.a29933 жыл бұрын

    Home alone in quarantine....THANK YOU so much for these sessions as so beneficial.. Xx n

  • @simonrees9441
    @simonrees9441 Жыл бұрын

    This is your best video, so beneficial! There's so much stress in the neck muscles, but not after following this...

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    So glad you like it!

  • @YaZzweb3
    @YaZzweb33 жыл бұрын

    Wow great video thank you ❤❤❤

  • @mathangisubramaniam5293
    @mathangisubramaniam52932 жыл бұрын

    This video never fails to help me whenever my neck pain acts up (and it seems to act up more often of late). You are a sweet angel of healing dear Rachel. You help so many people around the globe ! God bless you with good health, peace and happiness. Sending you lots of love from India.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Your message means the world to me. I'm so glad I've been able to help your neck pain, and I'm so grateful for your kind words. Sending love back to you from the U.S.!

  • @frasermcfadyen9154
    @frasermcfadyen91542 жыл бұрын

    This video saved my life.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    Wow! I'm very glad you're here, Fraser :)

  • @c.u.5487
    @c.u.54878 ай бұрын

    This has helped me so many times throughout years thank you ❤

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    8 ай бұрын

    Oh, that's so wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @PB-um1ic
    @PB-um1ic2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this valuable video 🙏 it really helped me a lot!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @thomasgreen7343
    @thomasgreen7343 Жыл бұрын

    Rachel RIchards self massage videos have helped me greatly, especially this one. I have muscle cramping throughout my body and the facility where I was getting weekly Osteo Manipulative Therapy stopped my weekly sessions a few weeks after my PCP left. I was very fortunate to find Rachel's videos and my neck area has improved while using her techniques over the past 5 weeks. I will leave more comments on other videos that have helped me. Thank you so much !!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sorry your osteo manipulative therapy had to end, but I'm so glad my videos have been helpful for you, Thomas!

  • @jeaniemalone5304
    @jeaniemalone53042 жыл бұрын

    I commented on a shorter video you do on occipital release. This 11 minute video is great for those stubborn multi-day migraines. It’s hard for me to do the techniques in this video due to some other health issues, but I do them as best as I can and sometimes go through the routine a couple of times to get relief. Many thanks for your work helping us to help ourselves.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helps, Jeanie! In case you haven't seen it yet, I also have a self-massage specifically for migraines: kzread.info/dash/bejne/qmiLlrihhZuofbw.html

  • @SitNReact
    @SitNReact6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent presentation

  • @deec9598
    @deec95982 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!! I’ve had chronic neck tension ever since COVID 19x Your videos has helped my neck tension in just 10 mins! I’ll be doing them regularly in between my massages 🙏🏻

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad to hear that, Darina! And you are not alone - so many have experienced increased neck tension and pain since the pandemic, myself included!

  • @anupamaantony3642
    @anupamaantony3642Ай бұрын

    Love this video. Such a wonderful massage. The tension in my nech and shoulders just vanished. I loved the eat she demonstrates. God I feel so light and happy honestly. Loved it. Great job mam❤

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    Ай бұрын

    I'm so glad it was helpful for you! Thank you for sharing ❤️

  • @ChristinaWolfgram
    @ChristinaWolfgram6 ай бұрын

    omg you just helped my headache so much. thank you for this video!!

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    5 ай бұрын

    I'm so glad it helped! If you're interested, I have a playlist on self-massage for headaches: kzread.info/head/PLQsHGPF3r4b6HDqHEOaQH7KFzVpXbZts-

  • @wanlayachuichai861
    @wanlayachuichai8613 жыл бұрын

    So amazing ! i felt so goodddd. thank you

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad!

  • @loloh3208
    @loloh32087 жыл бұрын

    Oh, wow. Thank you Rachel. I carry an awful lot of tension in my neck, that I don't know how to relieve. Just one attempt at this made such a huge difference. I look forward to seeing the results from doing this daily.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    7 жыл бұрын

    So happy to hear that :)

  • @sarahvince1767
    @sarahvince17673 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. God bless you.

  • @rashid5201
    @rashid52013 жыл бұрын

    me,my head, my neck & each muscle would like to thank and appreciate & love U from the bottom of our filled with blood heart.

  • @andreatrombitas4814
    @andreatrombitas48147 жыл бұрын

    Great video, thank you so much! I have had a few vertigo attacks, probably from my neck... Have seen a PT and chiropractor and these neck massages made wonders. However I want to continue doing these to make sure vertigo is not coming back.

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    7 жыл бұрын

    So glad it helped! Yes, neck issues and vertigo often coexist. A tight neck can put pressure on blood vessels and nerves that innervate the head. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @suzyrobeson1420
    @suzyrobeson142010 ай бұрын

    This has been so helpful

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear that!

  • @sunayanabohra307
    @sunayanabohra3074 жыл бұрын

    It is seriously amazing

  • @jseight279
    @jseight2795 жыл бұрын

    I can't thank you enough!

  • @SuperDayv
    @SuperDayv4 жыл бұрын

    That was great, thank you!!

  • @maru_chon8591
    @maru_chon85913 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Rachel

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    3 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome :)

  • @laurentedd351
    @laurentedd3513 жыл бұрын

    Thank you 🙏🏻 ⭐️

  • @deborahjones3896
    @deborahjones38962 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. I have just been diagnosed with neck arthritis and this helps so much - to feel hopeful that I can help myself. .

  • @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    @rachelrichardsmassage9660

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad it helps, Deborah! You might want to check out this one as well, specifically designed for osteoarthritis of the neck: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eK2szamwmMKqeKQ.html

  • @deborahjones3896

    @deborahjones3896

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@rachelrichardsmassage9660 Fantastic, thank you x

  • @unknown-ou3uf
    @unknown-ou3uf3 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Thank you! It feels great. Best from Spain :)

  • @pkls1
    @pkls14 жыл бұрын

    This felt so good! Thank you

  • @ChrisPasco
    @ChrisPasco4 жыл бұрын

    Truly appreciate it! Thanks for helping me with my kneck and allowing me to discover more about my body and how to work with this beautiful thing we have been gifted with.