5 Exercises That Help Heal Upper Back Pain From T4 Syndrome

[@codymoreland4496]

Wow that first shrug exercise felt amazing and relieved pain almost instantly

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

We are so happy to hear that the shrug exercise worked so well for you Cody! Thank you for checking in and letting us know!

[@hasalam1741]

WOW, The first time anyone has addressed my problem. I’m starting today. Thank you Doctor!!

[@mrado12]

These T4 videos have been a lifesaver... thank you so much for providing exercises! You nailed it, a lot of my symptoms have been undiagnosed/misdiagnosed -- one week of these exercises has started to yield improvements - literally 5 years with this pain & inflammation is melting away little by little -- FINALLY!

[@angelaramafemo5639]

I must say the shrugging exercise helped a lot. I discovered your videos this morning and immediately started. Thank you so much. However the sharp pain came to the chest. I am struggling to take deep breaths. Please help with that

[@dreamweaver1832]

Hanging causes pain with my neck issues. I did find the other exercises, especially the angel wings to help relax the neck muscles and found relief❤!!

[@frankdrebin5587]

the angel wing may have changed my life. I dealt with this pain for years. Thank you so much. my ortho had no idea what t4 syndrome was

[@bradleyhildenbrand6109]

i had so much hope this was for me when u explained the symptoms then i did them and my shoulders r so jacked up i cant even lift my left arm now i do believe i had a old rotator cuff tear and this just reopened it now i gotta deal with this pain on top of terrible herniated disc pain so becareful anyone especially doin the angel wing one

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Bradley, We're sorry to hear about the shoulder problems you are experiencing. Here is a video that may be able to help with rotator cuff tears. We hope this helps! "Rotator Cuff Tear Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mbQ_-1YFfEePnrcxfwwf9_k

[@Vera----]

Ok these ones WORK! thank you so much

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are very welcome, Vera! We are glad these worked for you!

[@oguzoner3050]

Thank you a lot, very helpful for our body, available excercise is very good every time

[@vtcanada2000]

Oh my god, thank you 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@jenexit]

So glad I found you!!

[@napalihauliuli]

Thank you so much. This is so helpful.

[@mariafogarty3424]

Good moraning Dr David excellent exercises as usual. Shoulder shrugs are so good. Love how you teach. Would love if you came to Ireland some time with your expertese. Maria

[@LoveAndPeace826]

Thank you much for this helpful video🙏 Grüße aus Deutschland

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome! We're so happy you found this helpful.

[@louise5906]

Thankyou soooo much for your help always clear and presise ❤

[@truptivyas8702]

Hi David,i am above 50 yrs,doing private Practice in India since 25 yrs, regularly following ur content on ur channel.really helpful content.can u suggest daily exercise routine video for seniors which avoid muscle loss and preserve stretching, strengthening,may be around 30 to 45 min routine exercise videos?

[@PetePete-j2e]

Dr. David, thanks for your helpful videos.

[@financialsavant6195]

Always helpful. 👌Thanks doc. From Tampa😎 🇺🇸

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Always so very helpful. Thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Indigo! You are very welcome.🧡 Thank you so much for the kind words. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for neck pain help “Neck Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZRNE4rwpxvE_tM1na_9kAm We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@jordansheldon2682]

Thank you so much. I have no physiotherapist or chiropractor or anyone around me that knows about T4. Thank you for these e exercises. I will be consistent and see if I can beat this.

[@tuhodkogaming]

whats the update sir. os your back ok now?

[@sassysashy9577]

Thank you so much your videos are helping me

[@tomwetmore7210]

Thank You for putting a name to what I have been experiencing. Big medicine just wants to prescribe anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxers. Then they wait until it gets so debilitating you submit to surgery. 60 days in physical therapy didn't really help. I'm only three days into your exercises and I am already feeling some relief. For the first time in awhile I'm hopeful about my prognoses. THANK YOU!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Tom, That's awesome to hear! You are very welcome! We're so glad our exercises are already providing some relief. Keep up the great work! 🙌 Just in case you're interested, we have a T4 Syndrome help playlist you might also find helpful: “T4 Syndrome Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mb0uGxQPBxoNV4m9-rzhj4f Wishing you continued progress and relief! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@alllthis4what]

Very helpful.. im guessing i should skip exercise 4 as i have 5 bulging lumbar discs and severe nerve compression which doesnt hurt anywhere near the upper pain in my back that is debilitating me. Doctors so far havent figured it out im on week 3 of barely eating, no sleep and vomiting from the pain and spasms in my back and abdomen. Perhaps this is my answer they havent considered yet. Will be trying this and hopefully getting some relief. Thank you!

[@zerovizmusic4923]

Thanks!

[@rudycutajar2485]

recently i ve been diagnosed with mild thoracic bulge disc between T3 and T4 after an MRI due to long term bad posture from work as a crane operator, loading and unloading containers looking down through a glass beneath my feet . been 5 years, 8 hrs / day doing this . i will try these exercises and see if they help to reduce the pain. thanks so much Sir …

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Rudy! We hope these exercises work well for you! We would love to hear an update in the future!

[@rizis13]

Did you try those exercises? Have the same problem did u find any solution?

[@hasalam1741]

My first cramp came in 1977 and has never left. It started on my right next to my spine and has expanded .

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi H A Salam, We are so sorry to hear that you're suffering from T4 Syndrome! “T4 Syndrome Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mb0uGxQPBxoNV4m9-rzhj4f We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@renevaldizon9908]

Thank you!!!

[@olyasorokina3780]

I’ve had upper back/neck pain for several years. Exactly as you said I have trouble finding a comfortable position. The most comfortable position has been lying down with my arms up so the arms up shrugging exercises make a lot of sense to me! Thank you.

[@nissi7777]

is hanging ok for bulging discs in cervical spine?

[@lucyblight1323]

Hi , i have a flat t Spine, i have been doing completly y the wrong thing for around 10 months and going into extensión , training with weights , rowing and all pulling back exercises, now i have a terrible pain in thorasic area that radiates into the chest, as i have round es shoulders i was convinced i needed to extend!!!!!, lets see if i can reverse the Motion with your exercises, could you tell me is this ever associated with a change in the pelvis ,,, ej anterior or posterior pélvico tilo, swayback posture in my case

[@poppypaperninja]

Hello :) I have cervical stenosis from a C4 injury that now has some arthritis involved. But my upper mid back also has chronic pain. Everything I’ve watched that you have on T4 Syndrome, resonates with what I’m feeling. So I’m wondering if any of these 5 exercises are not ok to do while also having the cervical pain…the hanging and the abs? Would those be ok to do with cervical stenosis?

[@jordansheldon2682]

Is it common to wake up with painful muscle spasm attacks with T4? I have every symptoms of T4 to a T and am doing the exercises and it helps but also I find it hard to stop doing pretty much anything and resting as part of recovery. I wake up with horrible neck pain and shoulder scapula pain and radiating everywhere. Also radial Nerve issues or something like that down my arm from a pinched nerve. I don’t know who to go to really with no one around who knows about this but it’s ruling my life

[@kokoabia-bassey1993]

Thank you.I presume these exercises cover the lumbar and cervical spondolysis as well as compressed and pinched nerves? My back is on fire.

[@KatTheo431]

I'm having a lot of pain in my lats and shoulders doing shrugs like that. Is it ok to do other upper trap exercises with dumbbells that doesn't involve having to raise my hands above my head?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi KatTheo, We are so sorry to hear that you're having so much pain in your lats and shoulders doing shugs. 🥺 We know how frustrating and painful it can be to want to be able to complete an exercise to be limited by pain. We don't know the details of your injury so we couldn't say if it its ok or not but as long as you're not feeling any pain when doing the exercises you should be ok. If you feel any pain you want to stop the exercises. You may need to adjust the range of motion or the intensity of which you are doing the exercises. In case you're interested we do have a t4 syndrome help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “T4 Syndrome Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mb0uGxQPBxoNV4m9-rzhj4f Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful. We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 🙌

[@richardpeters69]

Shrugging angel wings is legit.

[@menjiii01]

The pain I experience goes into my chest and feels very much like a heart attack. Not that i know first hand but as a cardiac RN this is what patients describe. So obviously very worrying especially because it effects my leftside and arm. It often feels like a deep burn in my back and my breathing and heart rate can sometimes change very likely because the pain is UNBEARABLe. I've even had a ctca done to rule out my heart. It was a very astute radiologist that suggested t4 syndrome. No other Doctor has heard of this. Well at least the ones I've talked to about it.

[@Kentuckygardener]

What about swimming?

[@aspinallmusic]

Hi :) I have "mild" bilateral retropatellar chondromalacia. I've been with physio for 6 months, and I keep going backwards. Before this issue i did yoga every day for 6 years, so had good strength. I am constantly flaring up over and over. I go exersize, I swell up, I rest, and repeat. They tell me to take ieprophen and put an ice pack on it. It feels like I've fallen and scraped my knee but on the inside. I think we skipped the rest step. How long should I rest for? Getting around the house is hard. How can I get help to not be hurting myself? I live in the UK. Please and thankyou. Thank you for the videos. (p.s my thighs are very strong, (though the cause of the issue is sudden and intense excessive pressure for 6 hours at a time LOVE TO DANCE) and my exersizes invlove thigh work.) I want to heal, but Im also scared of muscle deterioration.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Jessica! Thank you for reaching out to us and sharing your experience with bilateral retropatellar chondromalacia. We understand how frustrating and disheartening it can be to feel like you're going backward despite your efforts in physiotherapy. Firstly, it's important to note that we cannot provide specific medical advice without conducting a thorough evaluation. However, we can offer some general guidance to help you navigate your situation. In cases of chondromalacia, finding the right balance between exercise and rest is crucial for optimal healing. While exercise is important for maintaining overall strength and mobility, it's equally important to incorporate adequate rest periods to allow your knee to recover. Resting periods can vary depending on the severity of your symptoms and individual circumstances. We recommend discussing this with your physiotherapist, as they can provide personalized advice based on your condition and treatment plan. If you find that you are constantly flaring up and experiencing swelling after exercise, it may be an indication that the intensity or duration of your exercises needs to be adjusted. Your physiotherapist can help modify your exercises to ensure they are appropriate for your current level of function and minimize the risk of exacerbating your symptoms. In addition to rest and exercise modification, it's essential to address the root cause of your sudden and intense excessive pressure episodes. Understanding and managing those triggers can help prevent further damage and promote healing. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for knee cap pain help. You can check it out here: "Knee Cap Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2 Also, please see: “Knee Swelling Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC Wishing you a successful recovery and improved well-being.

[@Terriloo1]

my question is about cervical stenosis in neck! I have disc herniations at C3-4 and C4-5 with severe cord compression at C3-4 and canal stenosis at C4-5, can that cause restlessness in my bones? i have a lot of symptoms from my stenosis but that one im not sure is from this, because im tapering off a medication, so it might be from that. but than again i get this achey feeling in my arms as waking up in morning than i get restlessness!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Terrill, We are so sorry to hear that you have been suffering from cervical stenosis! 🥺It can be such an uncomfortable experience that many people don't understand unless they are going through it. There are many symptoms that stem from cervical stenosis so it could be that you are experiencing what you describe as restlessness in your bones. We can't really determine for sure unless we were to conduct an examination but we do have some resources that might be of help to you. You can check it out here if you are interested: "Cervical (Neck) Stenosis Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mbB6MFKdws1vpjbW_jyXB5y We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@lissarodrigues8950]

❤

[@Nvbonvoy]

Not very good demonstration, could be better especially with the abdominal one. 👎

[@louise5906]

Thankyou that's me - l will be doing these excercises 🦘

[@susanmundy8037]

SOOOO helpful, thank you so much 😊

[@Ganpatibappa2010]

❤

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Uma! Thank you! 🧡In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for neck pain help. You can check it out here: “Neck Pain Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZRNE4rwpxvE_tM1na_9kAm