Do you have a question about neck pain, headaches, or cervical vertigo? How about the 2 at home treatments in the video? ASK HERE.

@brettclendanielsr8437

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for creating these videos. I’ve been dealing with dizziness, balance and left side back of neck verticals pain for a few years. It’s gotten progressively worse to the point where watching tv makes me dizzy and every time I stop at a red light, everything is still moving forward. Can I pinch the back of neck muscle to find the pinch point too?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

@@brettclendanielsr8437 You can certainly try and find tender spots in those muscles as well...please see your primary health care provider for an appropriate diagnosis...good luck.

@freddystephen8673

3 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders Sure thing Doc. Hope you are well

@NeelSea

3 жыл бұрын

How do you work the trigger points up where it meets the head (mastoid process?) and at the very bottom by clavicle and sternum? Do you pinch there also? Thank you!

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

@@NeelSea Use you index finger or thumb for the mastoid area and a "pincher" grasp at the sternum/clavicle...good luck!

I had a sore throat for weeks and the doctors kept telling me it was just a stubborn cold. I thought I was dying of throat cancer! In the end I found a comment on a cycling forum about the symptom being caused by SCM tension associated with stooping over the handlebars. That was it.

@drjonsaunders

20 күн бұрын

Great!

Those muscles are making my life a living hell. I'm dizzy 24/7 for over 5 weeks now. I have eyepain, temple pressure and headaches. I have brain fog and tmd pain. And eye twitching. I'm scared it's some sort of scary disease. Hopefully these excersises work. It's been hell. I can't work because I'm dizzy constantly.

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear this...take good care!

@TheNoepje

Жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders your vid is helpful. Thnx!

@GG-RIGHT

Жыл бұрын

Hey how’s you now ? Im having the same symptoms

@famom9198

Жыл бұрын

Same here dude

@Goombies25

Жыл бұрын

This is me too I’ve been looking for answers for so long

For me I had weak neck flexors and used the video he posted where you lay down and simply lift your head up 1 inch lol. God bless this man

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

Great job!

@051123123

Ай бұрын

It worked also for me!🙏💪

Dr. Jon, you are a God Send to sufferors like us. I've come to learn the amount of Muscle Tension in the SCM , the Occipitals, and other associated Muscles (Traps, Rhomboids, etc.), is a poignant component to my Misery Index and I'm sure to the many others viewing your Videos. I have spinal arthritis , facet joints arthritis, some stenosis at variuos cervical and Lumbar sites, and Dextroscoliosis of 25 degrees with leg length discrepancy of a 1" shorter right leg resulting form a fractured Femur in 1966 at age 15 (I'm 70, now). Your recommended stretches help to live with these Muscular-Skeletal issues. I would volunteer that Physical Traumas have a tremendous Bearing on your Well being , espcially anything that directly impacts your SPINE. Spine Rules your Body via the Central Nervous System. I would also suggest to all to Hydrate , drink Water... I never really did: Coffee, tea, juices, beer, and so on, but little water. Yopur Spinal Discs are 80% Water. When they dry out and Degenerative disc disease sets in, like me, there is no product on eartyh to help regenerate Spinal Discs. THX again for sharing this Info.

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure...all the best!

@judil3294

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the water recommendation. I find as I get older I often don't think to drink enough. Just had spinal surgery and feeling miserable.

Outstanding video; there are a few helpful videos out there on this topic but you really covered all of the bases from a thorough list of symptoms to the well-explained methods of massage and stretching of the muscle.

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

This is the answer for discomfort I developed a week ago. Thank you!

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

Thank you this has helped me so much, it’s amazing how much pain this causes and it’s literally from bad posture at a computer for me. At last someone who knows exactly how this feels!

@drjonsaunders

6 күн бұрын

You're so welcome!

Great videos, good information with out all the filler.

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you think so!

I want to thank you for posting your amazing videos. I have been walking with so much difficulty, I didn’t know what was wrong with me. I did what you said to do in the video and I got my life back. May God Bless you . Thank you so much for helping me ❤️

@drjonsaunders

6 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thanks for your support! :)

great educational points. so practical. thanks jon

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Your videos are blessings in disguise..whenever next I am traveling to your part of the world..I will certainly pay you a visit..regards Vincent

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback...all the best!

These videos give hope!

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Great!

Thank you sir ! this helped my heachache from neck pain due to poor posture alot ! I had a massive headached from the muscles being imflammatet and was about to call it a day but this helped. Thanks !

@drjonsaunders

5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

Oh this is me every day! Thank you!!! My phone must be watching me because I’ve been rubbing my neck in the front and then this video came up ! 😳

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Dr Jon, found your last few videos, designing my own plan as in Alberta, after x-rays and MRI, specialist ENT has me on the two year waiting list!!

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear that...I wish you all the best!

Very helpful video Doc..🙏👍

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video!!! Thank you!!❤️

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🙏

Very useful, thank you very much for sharing!!!

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Very helpful!

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

My SCM’s are *never* free of trigger points, pain & stiffness. This reminded me (once again) to spend some time on them. Thanks! (I’ve never seen temples on glasses like yours anywhere! They are out-there. )

@drjonsaunders

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Yes they are very comfortable 👓!

Another very helpful and informative demo thanks Dr. Jon! I just tried this out and didn’t realize how tender that muscle is on both sides. Question: the trigger points should be massaged out before doing stretching. Does that mean a few days of massage or until the tenderness stops before introducing the stretch techniques. Or massage for a few minutes and stretch? Thanks in advance! Love your videos!

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, work out the trigger points and then immediately do the stretches...repeat daily. Stay well! :)

Interesting. I have been suffering from very excessive lacrimation the past year and I hope doing these exercises will help with this. Ophthalmologists haven't been able to pinpoint a cause otherwise.

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

I hope this video is helpful for you.

Seizures came for me deemed epilepsy after years of neck pain ignored by all regular doctors… Then again ignored after seizures started by specialists. Happy I got some help with steroids my symptoms were horrible I even had hydrocephalus.

@drjonsaunders

2 ай бұрын

I'm glad you are feeling better. Take care.

God bless you 👍🙏. You are describing my symptoms..l have classical miagrain ..3years ago suffered from BPPV severe attack. But now a days I have vertigo due to neck... there is pain at the base of left side of brain...n my jaws muscles are also feel stiff...

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very helpful video again Doc. Will massaging it work?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it should...good luck.

I literally just came across your channel and it seems as though everything you’re speaking about in your videos regarding neck pain, dizziness, bad posture, headaches, etc. are ALL applicable to me. As you correctly stated, these types of aches and pains in and around the neck, shoulder, and head are really debilitating and seriously affect our productivity! The only question I have is: Where do I start? With all of your informative videos, it’s a bit overwhelming to intake all the different exercises, stretches, and diet changes. Can you perhaps recommend a “starting” point for a person like me who has been chronically suffering from practically all of the pains you describe in your videos? Thank you so much for all of your amazing content. I have already subscribed, and I hope that your channel grows leaps and bounds!

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your nice feedback - watch a few videos and start with the one(s) that closely resemble what you are experiencing...and always check with your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis. Best wishes.

@user-fr8ip5ir5i

Жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders ❤

@karellagilbert3525

5 ай бұрын

I had to go do some physio therapy and acupuncture after I went to the Dr to do a neck xray..my physio told me the exact same thing my posture was bad..an now I am here doing the streetches...it's more ur posture this Dr is right..my neck was sticking out like a vulture now is going back in..

A tight, trigger muscle is generally weak and afraid, not over active and strong. Trigger point and stretching the SCM might provide some temporary relief, but it would also probably make it worse. You need to strengthen it so it is comfortable to release on its own.

@drjonsaunders

6 ай бұрын

Agreed, we tend to over stretch and under exercise. Best wishes.

@bipolarbear27

5 ай бұрын

Amen.

I did these exercises and my sinuses opened. :)

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

Hi! Having this exact issue but my main symptom being blurred vision in my right eye and dizziness with ear popping and jaw pain. I have been icing my neck and changed my pillow for sleeping on my back. I definitely think the posture and phone is contributing to this, however this has been on going for 6months. Going to be trying these stretches you showed! Wondering if I need to see a specialist, although I did already see a chiropractor and he said another area at the base of my skull on right side of neck was pulsing and super tired too.

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

I would definitely continue to see your chiropractor to see if they can provide specific advice for your case...best of luck.

Wow! The eyelids twitching! Red eyes!! Yes!

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Yes, weird stuff!

Wow. This is something

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is...all the best!

I’m not loving how every source on this says poor posture is the main culprit 😔 . Lots of people have poor posture and don’t get this very painful thing. Please note that likely triggers (combined with not perfect posture) are asthma / allergies (or other respiratory illnesses), tight shoulders or chest (especially if recent activity aggravated those areas), stress, and TMJ, all of which can be concurrent and related. Not to mention possible nerve compression in the cervical region. But, this is a helpful video for practice 😅

@drjonsaunders

3 ай бұрын

Definitely lots of contributing factors...thanks for watching!

@sherylchilders6

3 ай бұрын

@@drjonsaunders thanks for responding to my snarky comment 😃

Hello Doc, thanks for the video. These are helping me quite a bit. What type of doctor addresses cervicogenic dizziness? How do I find a good doctor, or chiropractor, in the Seattle area that understands cervicogenic dizziness? Do you know of any? Thanks!

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Just do a search in your area for a chiro or PT who has experience with it...I wish I knew someone personally for you...all the best!

I have a lump on my SCM for over a year, not growing in size but came after PT messed with scalenes. I have all the crazy weird symptoms. Also I am trying to find a chiro to help the hump on neck. Any ideas of the lump on SCM or what I can do for the hump on neck?

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

I would see your doctor re: lump on SCM just to make sure it's nothing...as for hump, this may help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Za2ElNqgec6rfJc.html

❤ thanks

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

You are a God sent. My Clavicle goes out a lot and have to have it put back in. And all the things you was talking about is a Lot of what's been going on with me. This did help me. But my left side is just so tight and sore. I did hear a little pop. I Pray it will feel better soon. Wish I could put my own clavicle back in. I was setting up when it popped. And if it doesn't feel better later I am going to try something like this when I lay tonight before bed ...along with the breathing you showed in another video. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Best wishes.

@Zizou_Nederland

5 ай бұрын

How are you bro tell us please

Hi Dr Jon. Thank you for your video! When my neck is tight something tends to give me ectopic hearts beats. I have had numerous tests to clear me of any heart issues but as much as the doctors dont accept it, I know it is coming from something tight in my neck. Sometimes I also get them when I lift my right arm. Feels like a muscle between my shoulder blade and neck are irritating a nerve or something. Have you ever heard of this sort of thing? I have regular visits with a chiro but nothing seems to get rid of this. Too much sitting in front of the computer at work doesnt help 😞 Thank you in advance for any info you may help with. 🙏 Best wishes from Adelaide Australia.

@drjonsaunders

7 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/nGGnpaWjpKjMhMo.htmlsi=2I0wPhXpMmXhsdTB

@grantfarmer4169

7 ай бұрын

@drjonsaunders Thank you so very much for that video link. 🙏 Wow....finally....I so very much appreciate you being able to give me some acknowledgement that these issues can be stemming from my spine misfunction and tightness. I'm going crazy over here with nobody being able to help give me some direction. I know my body and I know these symptoms are related to this issue. Thank you SO much again and I'll get stuck into these exercises and pray things will improve! These exercises are different to everything else I have been given and definately seem more directed to what's going on. Thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏

Thank you so much for all your videos! I do get cervicogenic dizziness quite often. I do have problems finding the right pillow, any chance you can post a correct sleeping position that might help with neck pain. Thank you!

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment...look at these 2 videos: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f6h-2M5vYMmrl5s.html AND kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4pnmY-EZJu0ops.html Best wishes.

Hi Dr, can the SCM become inflamed? I have daily pain/problems on left side mainly, but recently moved to right side as well, been ongoing for over 3 months. Can there also be a link to the trap muscle that cause pain across to the shoulder? Thanks.

@drjonsaunders

7 ай бұрын

Yes indeed...I hope you have found this video helpful.

Hello Dr. Could scm tightness be a cause for muscle tension dysphagia? I noticed ever since I developed poor posture, my SCM feels tight and looks bulkier too, and I have dysphagia sensation whenever my muscles are tensed up.

@drjonsaunders

8 ай бұрын

In some cases, yes it can.

Same problem I am facing After couping therapy

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks, dr.Jon....I'm going to try this the second I'm flat on my back tonight...I'm having this sleeping apneu since 2009 and sleeping with a mask since than.When falling asleep my neck and face relax, causing a gap between my face and mask. So what I do, without knowing, is push my face in the mask ...and I have to keep my head tillted to one side...Its not possible to keep my head in one line with my spine, because something deep inside my nose shuts the minute I relax...And all this is causing damige to my jaws and teeth, neckpain, a backhump...headache and musclecramps in that big muscle...I hope this will help me! 🙏

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

I hope you find my videos helpful. Take care.

hi thank you very much for information before 7 days i felt very dizziness and headache and and all my body feel pain and i went to doctor and he told me i have middle ear inflammation and my ear doesnt hurt me at all and i can hear very well and i except it is this Sternocleidomastoid so what should i do ? thank you

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like your doctor has diagnosed you, so please follow their advice. Hope you feel better soon.

Hey doc can this muscle cause pain when wearing cloths that rest on it like scarfs and jackets that sit on this muscle?Whenever i wear something like this i suffer a lot with neckpain in those areas and if i take them off the pain lasts for a bit after.Whats your advice? Thanks!

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

It may, best to work through the routine in the video.

hey doc, it's been some months now that my right neck muscles gets stiff more often! I have noticed my posture has not been good lately but my left part of the neck is completely fine. Only the muscles on the right become more stiff without a sensation of pain but it irritates me as I feel the muscle stretch while turning my head. also, the muscles which usually pop up while swallowing(don't know the name but the one which starts from the throat under the jaw and crosses the sterno mastoid muscle to the sideways) is no more popping up on the right side...I figured it might be because of the muscle stiffening) is there any stretch that helps me with this? your videos were a lot helpful doc!!

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Will add it to my list of future videos...best wishes!

hello Dr. i have a tender part in the area behind the ear at the origin in my left side thats causing me some dizziness, my question is in the 2nd and 3rd stretch should i do it in the same direction to the left side or the opposite one? or both? thank you.

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Likely best to do both sides to try and keep everything in balance...all the best!

@samyahmh2584

Жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders thank you so much for replying back.

@lindachandra6555

Жыл бұрын

😊

After my chiropractor adjustment my atlas and neck I asked what can I do to help keep steady my neck he told me not much but I'm sure they are some exercises that help get neck muscles get strong

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

You should be doing some neck strengthening exercises to help hold your adjustments.

Hello dr, ive been having issues with diziness for some years now and i cant find the main cause, did an mri, ive been told some joints are alittle bit close to each other in my neck, the diziness gets horrible when i move my head look up/down after few seconds id feel like im gonna fall and i cant catch myself, its very weird to explain, when i wash my face i put my head down i feel sometimes really uncomfortable, i dont have bppv, could it be from my neck? Ive had years and years on a computer looking down

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

It certainly could be coming from your neck, especially if you have ruled out BPPV...please ask your doctor to check your neck...all the best!

@NadineMoussaTuber94

2 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders thank you dr 🙏 👍

Does occipital neuralgia could be confused whit dysfunctional scm?

@drjonsaunders

3 ай бұрын

Sure could, but occipital neuralgia is definitely a different issue - best wishes.

I'm from Brazil and I only think about killing myself because of cervicogenic dizziness... Thank you for relieving us with your knowledge you don't know how valuable what you do is.

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear you are suffering from cervicogenic dizziness...I really hope my videos help you...please see your doctor for more advice...best wishes!

Are some of the symptoms fealing out of whack? I haven't had headaches as much but eye twitching, tension on that side of my head, "pain" in my jaw, slight dizziness, etc. I have a super tight right side of my body. Could something in my upper back be causing the tightness in other muscles that could lead to tightness in the scm?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

It could be your SCM, but there are many other things as well that can cause those symptoms...please see your doctor.

@marymacdonald4080

Жыл бұрын

Can relate! Eye twitching! The tighter the muscle the more symptoms.

@beverlykotobalavu7192

Жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders I have been having a lot of sounds in my ears especially at night..seen to Drs nothing helped.

Can a TENS help relieve headaches when placed on the SCM..

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

It is advised to avoid a tens unit on the front of the neck due to sensitive tissues like nerves and blood vessels, however it may help on the upper part by the mastoid process...best of luck.

For the first time yesterday i nearly fell over due to dizziness, i hve a throat problem undiagnosed since 2020, no one seem to knw whats going on, can you help? I live in Trinidad in the West Indies, thanks in advance 🙏

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

I wish you a full recovery!

Thank you for the video. Been having off and on problems with the right side of my neck. It feels like there is constant pressure, that side also feels thicker and more bulgy then the left. Is it typical for some people to have a bulgier side?? I have also been having tingling sensations on my face. But no numbing. I have had 2 ultrasounds done to rule out thyroid and jugular vein issues those both are fine. So i assume its the scm muscle. Its is extremely uncomfortable and i feel best when I am lying down... :( hopefully these exercises help, any additional excercises that would be helpful?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

This video should help if you have an SCM issue...but please continue to speak to your doctor until you are certain you know the cause...all the best.

@dakotaredding1

Жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders thank you. Thats what im doing. Seeing a nuerologist next. Im still very curious though, since you see tons of people, Is it common for a person to have a thicker side, maybe even more solid muscle one one side of the neck than the other?

@alliefrasier9303

Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a thicker feeling on my right side. Did you ever find out the cause?

@RosemarieTM

Жыл бұрын

@@alliefrasier9303 I have the same thing! I have had CT scans & ultrasounds with nothing showing. I'm assuming it is the SCM

@dancinman42

4 ай бұрын

Any update?

I have balance issues when I walk, stand in one place for a long time, doing Neck Strengthening exercises, I was diagnosed with CV Spondylolysis, does it because of SCM Muscle? how much time it can take to go away with balance issues after stretching and strengthening the muscles?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

It's hard to answer those questions with so little information and not examining you. Sorry!

I have this and all the symptoms😢 do you have a pillow recommendation?

@drjonsaunders

Ай бұрын

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Hello Doctor, I've been suffering from on and off dizziness for 3 years.. whenever I feel dizzy my neck feels tight, and I feel pressure in and above eyes, and sometimes in the sinus region too...it aggravates when I walk especially in a crowded place, it's not vertigo but a kind of disequilibrium and lightheadedness....and when I sleep I could clearly see my head moving in sync with my heartbeat....could this be an issue with neck ? I been to all specialist doctors and got all tests done but nothing has come out positive.. thanks

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

It's hard for me to give you any specific information without a complete consult and exam...please find a chiropractor or physio who has experience in cervicogenic dizziness to assess you properly...all the best!

@anirbanmukherjee5073

2 жыл бұрын

I have a same problem.

@couch_odyssey

2 жыл бұрын

I have this same issue for years. It's getting worse and I am really hoping for some sort of remedy.

@ziadhassan409

2 жыл бұрын

Sir how can i contact you

@emigrant4life

2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem dude, I started to treat neck muscles and I got much better! and the fact that these are problems with vertebral hernia - a complete delusion, my friend had surgery and he began to feel even worse!

I have this problem with my neck after playing football yesterday. Does shortness of breath include in the symptoms?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Shortness of breath would not be a symptom unless you have injured a rib/rib head...I suggest your see your doctor as soon as possible to get an accurate diagnosis...best wishes.

@shitling3383

3 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders im kinda okay now. Maybe it was because of my anxiety(because i normally don't get sick very often) Thank you Doc🤍

Hi, do you know why one of the scm muscles is very enlarged on one side of the neck compared to the other?

@drjonsaunders

11 ай бұрын

Hard to say without examining you, but it could be compensating for something. Best wishes.

@allisonbrockman6010

11 ай бұрын

@@drjonsaunders thanks. I have tmj

The crazy thing is I always feel it on the left and massage it and its better. But I dont remember if it was one of the few times I massaged the right and I had like insane rotation but numbness.

@drjonsaunders

9 ай бұрын

I hope you found my video helpful!

Do you type SCM’s affect the ribs at all?

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Yes they can as they act as an accessory muscle to respiration.

My left SCM always has been tight and made my neck tilt to left side for 20 yrs which causes pain,dizziness and etc...I went all Dr's but no one knows well about this problem. Do you know which Dr or specialist I shall look for this ?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Chiropractor.

I have unbalance please guide .problem inc45and c56 and straightning .and desicated c456

@drjonsaunders

8 ай бұрын

This may help with your imbalance: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZ9o07tro7usf8o.htmlsi=kB3DzolZ_kP9DzpJ AND kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y5eNx6Sol6vTZ9I.htmlsi=8PdOAn_vnmKhF-GO

My left SCM is nearly completely non existent. my whole life i have a misplacement of shoulder and a bunch of other muscles and bones now i am 32 yo and my whole life i didn't use many muscles in that area. i will visit a doc soon again since when i was a child nothing was able to be diagnosed. i doubt at this point it can be fixed cause that muscle isnt even triggering when i do exercises which should trigger it. lets see how it goes

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

I hope you improve...all the best!

Can this problem make you extremely tired or cause head pressure as well?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

It can cause pressure in head, like a headache yes.

There is an opposite view that says the scm is weak and should be strenghtned and not stretched, what should i do?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

It depends on what the problem is...for some it can be weak, and others it may be tight. Need to know to make best recommendation.

Sir i am 16 year old and suffering from this pain for about 1 year, can i apply a vaccum cup therapy on them?

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

Cupping can help in some cases. Best wishes.

These muscles are incredibly sore to the touch. Hoping this will help.

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Same problem here

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what else I can help you with...all the best.

@sakhan1280

2 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders sir I am from India how it possible for me

I have tight scm muscle in my neck oneside it's a night mare muscle it won't release I have veritgo TMJ oppitcal nurelgia tight upper trapizus head tension eye pain sinus pain ear pain inflammation on that side and heavy weight on that side head to shoulders can you tell me anyone if this can be the cause of tenderness in the scalp and weight in the head ??I have dizziness aswell which I assume it's coming from that muscle...I have seen ENT nureogist also everything is normal but ENT think it's anxiety from my bellspasly this year thankyou.

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

I hope you feel better soon.

I did face pulls tomorrow evening and got pinched nerve in that area of lower neck after how many days can i exercise again can it fully recovered?

@drjonsaunders

27 күн бұрын

Hard to say without knowing your medical history. I hope you feel better soon.

I have really bad neck pain when lying down and climbing the stairs, grinding and cracking sound's in neck, having really bad pain in shoulder and stiffness, pain in back of head, constant dizziness, facial pain, blurry vision, vertigo, tinnitus and also having sore throat with throat pain. I've had an head injury 3 year's ago, could it be the reason for the neck pain?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

It could be - watch this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/enqsvM1pope5htY.html

@brycemacinnis512

2 ай бұрын

Any update? Your case is the exact same as mine.

Please help me out doctor

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Best wishes.

i have pain in scm muscle everytime i work out, pulling motion. or when i stretch my neck really far. it bothers me a lot

@drjonsaunders

7 ай бұрын

I'm sure this video will help you. Take care.

Doing the second stretch I feel pain in my shoulder blade. Am I doing it wrong? It’s the stretch where you turn your head and lean your head back.

@drjonsaunders

9 ай бұрын

Some of these stretches can cause some discomfort...it would be a good idea to tell your doctor that movement causes your discomfort. Best wishes.

Hello Doctor Jon. Is massaging SCM muscle a temporary relief or a permanent cure in the long run?

@drjonsaunders

5 ай бұрын

It can help in some cases, but best to find a health provider so they can find the cause of your tight SCM. All the best.

@ArChi285

4 ай бұрын

@@drjonsaunders Thanks a lot for your reply, Dr. I think the underlying cause is my radiculopathy or pinched nerve.

Hi Dr!! I am a bit hesitant to try these at home. Would a licensed massage therapist be do this / show me how to do this?

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely.

When I picnh may muscle I feel the pain in my temple doc.. also that spot where my pain goes like pressure pain..

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have found a trigger point - I hope this video helps you.

@djickmamaradlo1966

Жыл бұрын

Thanks doc.. I have my anxiety beacuse of my headaches ..and I think I have stroke and later I think I have brain tumor but I don't have any symptoms like vomiting nausea or weakness or side of my body even my vision.. but I have poor posture head forward so when I extended my neck and flexed and lateral side I have pain and tightness of muscles.. now regular exercise and stretch for my neck muscles.. my kilo doc is 116kg🥲

Can SCM muscle cause lump feeling in throat?My SCM on The right side is very tight and swollen

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it could...but that being said, there are other things that can cause that as well...please check with your health care provider.

@jacobgloudemans1514

3 жыл бұрын

Hey I've been having the exact same thing! I have lots of right sided neck pain that I'm pretty sure now is because of the SCM. When it gets really irritated (usually as the day progresses), I often start to feel a lump in my throat - not a sore throat, just a feeling like there's something in there when I'm swallowing. At this point, I'm quite confident that it's caused by my SCM issues because it always gets worse at the same time as the other neck pain and there's really not anything else obvious that would cause the lump.

I feel like this is causing my anxiety and panic attacks I’m in Australia who can I see what kind of therapy?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

A Chiro, PT, or RMT should be able to check your SCM...all the best.

Sir what is the reason of swelling in muscles again and again when I start exercising my neck ,shoulder muscles swollen badly and I can't do more exercises

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Hard to say without examining you.

@dollypanwar8166

Жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders sir I dont use pillow from last so many years and sleep on flat soft surface so should I using pillow and what type pillow I use please help me sir

Can it also cause a muffled hearing ? My hearing test was good but I am in a lot of pain

@drjonsaunders

6 ай бұрын

It could, I hope my video helps you.

@luchiavp8828

6 ай бұрын

@@drjonsaunders I have on and off over the years very much neck/shoulder pain and back pain, Before my hearing got muffled 2 weeks before that I was in a lot of pain because some muscle was going wrong out of nowhere

For 12 years, I suffer from symptoms of dizziness, headache, imbalance and tinnitus in one ear, and I did not hesitate to see more than 100 doctors in all specialties and did not send me to the solution, and when I tried by chance these extensions, my symptoms improved by 50 in 100 and I continued to do this extension, but I was pained, Dr. How do I continue to extend and I have pain, and how long is it until I improve permanently, and is there a medicine for treatment?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear it is helping, please find a corrective chiropractor to help you...best wishes!

Pain under feet when standing longer is it from the symptoms?

@drjonsaunders

2 ай бұрын

Hard to say, sorry would need to examine you. Best wishes.

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@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

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I have little hard pebble like knots in one area that are painful when I press. I can’t get them to go away. Do you find that sometimes there are actual hard pebble-like triggers that are hard to get rid of? Any suggestions? I’ve tried to be more aggressive even by holding the points a long time but they just won’t budge. The headaches I was getting in the area has finally improved though.

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Yes sometimes they can be very stubborn...also check with your doctor to make sure what you are feeling are not lymph nodes...all the best.

@NeelSea

2 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders can there be lymph nodes in your SCM? It’s obvious it’s the SCM because I am holding the band when I feel them

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

@@NeelSea Yes there are.

Sir I have neck pain n headache so please give me some clue to get relief soon bcz it's very difficult for me so please..

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Try these: kzread.info/dash/bejne/no5pp6iHo6i8YLw.html AND kzread.info/dash/bejne/l5l7sbOflby7pdI.html

@thsadithongs1066

2 жыл бұрын

Ok thankyou very much sir

Doc, I went my hairdresser for a hair wash and a day after I start having terrible left eye pain that go on far a few days then has the eye pain goes away I start having pain in my left SCM that radiate to the right SCM, then to my surprised the back of the left side of my head to above my ear start hurting like crazy, I am in terrible pain and do not know what to do, i really this thing to go away

@drjonsaunders

5 ай бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. I suggest you go see your doctor ASAP to get an appropriate diagnosis. Best wishes.

@maxinecorniffe549

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much doctor, I will be going to do a MRI tomorrow morning.​@@drjonsaunders

Can weakness in the upper traps also cause dizziness?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have many patients that I can reproduce their dizziness by doing trigger point therapy on their upper traps...try some self trigger point therapy on your upper traps (like I show in the video on the SCM) and see if it helps...good luck!

@MR-qq6ec

3 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders Wow okay. I been dealing with a dizziness that makes me feel as if I'm on a boat . Thanks for the reply

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

@@MR-qq6ec Yes dizziness is a very unpleasant symptom when chronic...always consult with your primary health care provider however to rule out any other potential cause to your dizziness.

@vincentvega3747

2 жыл бұрын

@@MR-qq6ec How are you doing so far?

I have little dizzines,when Im streaching is normal?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

If you are dizziness when you are stretching or moving your head then you should speak to your health professional, as there is something causing your dizziness that needs to be investigated...good luck!

@denisdobecki2247

3 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders By the way, my problem is, when I put glasses on the protection factor, it's ok, but when I take them off, I have dizziness and blurred vision in my right eye,what can it be? I filmed the cervical spine, everything is ok, I took blood, everything is ok, I checked my eyesight, and that's ok ..

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

@@denisdobecki2247 sometimes it takes your brain some time to adapt to new glasses, so it may just be that...good luck!

Can SCM cause inconsistent sore throat too?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

Yes...but, you need to rule out any other cause such as allergies, etc...try to do the trigger point therapy and stretches in the video and see if it helps.

@rama0015

3 жыл бұрын

@@drjonsaunders Ok thank you! I’m doing those trigger point exercises as well! One more question: I’ve noticed that the SCM gives me an inconsistent cough as well. Have you seen this Jon?

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

@@rama0015 Yes it can although less frequently...keep working with the stretches and TPT to see if it helps...if your cough continues to persist, please see your primary health care professional.

Is it possible to have dizziness everyday for over a month because of this? I have dizziness all the time and it feels like the neck and head muscles are responsible

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

Everyday is possible, although it shouldn't be constant...please check with your doctor.

@alyssacarpenter9259

Жыл бұрын

mine has been consistent for over two months. i've had mris , ct, all the possible tests, yes, this can cause constant dizziness. i had a whiplash injury, that's where mine originated from. did you ever get rid of yours?

my symptom is it restricts my breathing a little. I think I overused it during workout and I dunno what to do

@drjonsaunders

4 ай бұрын

I hope you feel better soon!

Can this muscle restrict blood flow to the ear in turn causing dizziness?

@drjonsaunders

2 жыл бұрын

It can cause dizziness...blood flow, trigger points, etc...within the muscle.

All dizziness and vertigo due to c3c4 cervical nerve pinched not from ear that true

@drjonsaunders

3 жыл бұрын

The upper cervical spine and related tissues are definitely a source of dizziness that often goes missed...thanks for your comment.

Is it ok if Sternocleidomastoid muscles are swollen?

@drjonsaunders

7 ай бұрын

I would say if anything is swollen long term, it wouldn't be good...short term inflammation helps with healing however.

Is it SCM, or carotid pain?

@drjonsaunders

Жыл бұрын

That is a question only a detailed examination can determine.

Doctor i have a question

@drjonsaunders

13 күн бұрын

Please ask in another comment. Thank you.

@DonYoussef_

13 күн бұрын

@@drjonsaunders I have shifting pressure in the neck with shortness of breath. Sometimes it is on the right side and sometimes it shifts to the left side. I feel like it is a heavy liquid and I do not know what the reason is

@DonYoussef_

13 күн бұрын

@@drjonsaunders I have shifting pressure in the neck with shortness of breath. Sometimes it is on the right side and sometimes it shifts to the left side. I feel like it is a heavy liquid and I do not know what the reason is.