Release Neck & Shoulder Tension in 30 seconds: NO STRETCHING| Feldenkrais Style
Release Neck & Shoulder Tension in 30 seconds: NO STRETCHING| Feldenkrais Style
In this short video, I will show you a super simple exercise to release your neck and shoulder tension in just 30 seconds. And this does not involve stretching or massage.
After you try this exercise and feel a change, I explain why your shoulder and neck muscles keep getting tight and you are having to keep stretching and massaging all the time, then I explain why this simple exercise can release your shoulder and neck tension so quickly without stretching. This is very important to understand.
As for how many reps, sets, how many times/day, whether you should do just one side or both sides, here’s my recommendation/suggestion:
– You can do this awareness exercise on whichever side you feel tension, but there is no harm in doing on both sides.
– Reps, sets are not very important. Your attention to your body and moving slowly are more important. You can do this exercise as many times as you would like as it can remind you and your nervous system of your habitual tension. I personally find it very helpful to do this exercise while driving and doing desk work as these daily activities are often associated with increased muscular tension in neck and shoulders.
Timestamps:
0:37 Test before exercise
0:58 Exercise
2:04 Test after exercise
2:19 Explanation of why neck and shoulder tension released quickly without stretching
3:02 Explanation of why stretching effects don’t last long
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thank you sir
Do we do both sides or just right side?
That! I am a hobby dancer and we stretch and thats good for the evening we dance. But after that I‘m always so stiff and my body searched for the sensation of stretching but it‘s no use! With this technique I‘m calming my muscles and release tension up until the point I can train and stretch fully again
Thank you for the video is there a possibility to subtitle with german. ?
What, so much better ! Thank you
Very good old chap
I am so happy I found your videos. I have read and done some Feldenkrais movements but your complete explanation and demonstrations are amazing. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge.
Thank You Taro. I just stretched my shoulders and massaged my own shoulders watching a YouTube Video. As I was saving the Video I came across your Video. Of Course I did your technique and it’s my right shoulder that’s in pain. My Question is because I just stretched the shoulder and then applied your shoulder to ear technique will that effect the outcome? I am quite sore in the shoulder right now and I am about to take a few Tylenol. Over 2 years of waking up around 3am in pain and not being able to get back to sleep most nights has turned me into a zombie.
"In 2015, the Australian Government’s Department of Health published the results of a review of alternative therapies that sought to determine if any were suitable for being covered by health insurance; the Feldenkrais Method was one of 17 therapies evaluated for which ***no clear evidence of effectiveness was found.***"
Baggoley C (2015). "Review of the Australian Government Rebate on Natural Therapies for Private Health Insurance" (PDF). Australian Government – Department of Health. Lay summary – Gavura, S. Australian review finds no benefit to 17 natural therapies. Science-Based Medicine. (19 November 2015).
I work at a circle k gas station and obviously use my arms ALOT and do ALOT of heavy lifting trash ect. Since 3/10/22 I’ve had this pain in my left shoulder between the blade and the spine it LITERALLY feels like I’m being stabbed by Micheal Myer’s lol but all jokes aside what tips would you have for this this technique doesn’t seem to be working.
Here I go. Need to lower my left shoulder height. Good advice!
The tightness in my shoulder was going up to my head causing headaches. After massage it feels a little better. But this technique helped a lot! Loosened it up more than massaging!
Thanks. Will give this a try
It’s called PNF
TYVM
My neck does this all the time! Wow! Helpful!
Should we do both sides?
You are AMAZING!!!!!
My one month old month stiffness just gone in 20 seconds. You are like god to me☺️
Yeah, that seemed to help, if at least a bit, I’m surprised. I’ve had chronic neck and shoulder pain for months now. Used to think it was because of my old mattress, but I got a new one recently, and it’s still there. So I’m now thinking it’s either workout related, or my pillows.
This helped! Thank you for taking your time to share your knowledge.
This goes right along with what I’ve been learning recently about the brain and how 96% of everything we do is from the subconscious. We need to train the subconscious to do things differently or it will stick to the same habits.
Wow! I experienced a deep release.
thank you, this is just magic !
This is outstanding! It helps me a lot to reduce the tense in my neck, thank for kindly sharing this☺️ God bless your soul
Adding the explanation is so helpful.
I’ve been driving for three days. My shoulders and neck, if they had vocal cords would be screaming! Trying your exercise, I sat in front of the hotel mirror. I’m sitting in front of two door jams, so it was really evident that I was moving my head as well as my shoulders. So making sure my head stayed centered between the door jams, doing the exercise several times on both sides, until I could feel less pain as I lifted each shoulder. Both sides were quite tight, I will be continuing with this exercise. Thank you!
I have just discovered our videos and am blown away by the effectiveness of them! I am a massage therapist and have been practicing for 11 years. Your videos have made me want to study Feldenkrais. Thank you so much!
Are you supposed to do both sides?
Mindblowing
Thank you very much for all your contributions. Could you please recommend something for golfers and tennis elbow pain. Much appreciated
Amazing. Works! Thank you!!
As for how many reps, sets, how many times/day, whether you should do just one side or both sides, here’s my recommendation/suggestion:
– You can do this awareness exercise on whichever side you feel tension, but there is no harm in doing on both sides.
– Reps, sets are not very important. Your attention to your body and moving slowly are more important. You can do this exercise as many times as you would like as it can remind you and your nervous system of your habitual tension. I personally find it very helpful to do this exercise while driving and doing desk work as these daily activities are often associated with increased muscular tension in neck and shoulders.
Wow it worked! I suffer from chronic tension pain for years and worked instantly. My husband will be happy no massage anymore (or should I pretend I am still in pain).
It worked!!! Thank you!!!
This helped so much! Thank you
Thank you very much for this exercise it’ really effective. Please can you share with us about the scoliosis and kiphosis. How to massage the back?
I have had 2 neck surgeries 1099 and again in 2016
My neck is so tense and you can hear it crack bone on bone
Should I try this ?
Please help I’m ready
Christ! Believe it or not, it worked! Thank you
I’m sorry I guess I didn’t pay attention of how many reps do we do or is it only done once
Feels way better omg. I’m only 13 but my shoulder and neck has SO much tension it hurts so bad 24/7 but this made it feel a bit better.. i just wish it would go away forever though
I took Feldenkrais classes some years ago, and indeed they are incredibly helpful. My instructor moved to Hawai and her position was never replaced, sadly. I know it helps with the least amount of effort. Thank you very much. I have subscribed to your channel and will watch your videos!