A 3 Minute Neck Drill That Will Change Your Life

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[@sarcasmo57]

Now I can reach up to eat leaves on the higher branches.

[@meadowlane637]

Me too! I feel special! And my neck feels better after doing this one time. Daily exercise now.

[@melaniemiller6424]

Lol

[@psuedoanonymous]

lost it 😂😂😂

[@LouiesLog]

*crack* oooh yeah

[@s.amudha5452]

Giraffe.

[@kenwilliams8067]

This is how all videos SHOULD be- concise, informative, straight to the point, not rushed nor self indulgent, with just a touch of levity that doesn’t break the flow of essential information. Masterful! Very much appreciated! Content is great too!

[@dr0n3droid]

Agreed. He didn't even try to sell us anything.

[@Crystal-ge9gh]

YES

[@SharonBenson2674]

Agree! Great video

[@woodiethompson526]

So glad he didnt say I'll I'm going to tell you in just a minute

[@Float4Fun]

Exactly my thoughts! 👍

[@hexusziggurat]

0:34 1) Left to Right (keep eyes on same plane, don't overextend just go till you meet resistance, one side is likely dominant) 1:01 2) Look up-Look down (hand on chest to focus the neck muscles going up muscle-stretch felt in front, pivot from top of skull keeping neck high tucking in chin) 1:41 3) Tilt ears up and up (lower ear doesn't dip to shoulder, but rather upper ears rises straight up, muscle-stretch felt on sides of neck) 2:08 4) Cell-phone Drill (hands on chest, pull chin back "fat-face" or "double chin", forward will feel muscle-stretch at back of neck) 2:37 5) Janet Jakson, head slides side-to-side (Eyes are to remain level all the time and chin should not tilt) 3:06 6) Front half-circle (lift ear up, then roll chin to chest, then lift other ear up) * Always keep spine vertical Variation L1) start standing (legs 180) L2) then sit on a chair or stairs (legs at 90 degrees) L3) then be on stairs with feet on step just lower than where you sit, or a low stool. Goal is to have knees above hips (less than 90) L4 last level is a ground crouch while on back poised straight (butt almost touching or touching heels, legs fully bent closed and knees higher than hips)

[@FreakBasti]

Thanks a lot for the summary

[@StoicGore]

Thank you for this. Now I can write them in my workout journal.

[@angeladlane]

Ok

[@Epke1174]

Hero

[@maggiep9893]

I just came across this channel and this is great, really appreciate you sharing the summary, thank you!!!!

[@joebelle3487]

Mark, I am 69 years of age and going through various neck issues (some arthritis, slightly bulging discs) and recently started experiencing limited mobility. I started doing your neck exercises about a month ago and the results are showing significant improvement. Pain and movement issues are disappearing more each day. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@GalaxyCatPlays]

God bless

[@tracievasseur7705]

😊

[@AleksandarKamburov]

Do you still continue with the exercise or only while you had a problem?

[@Fucklifedeadshit]

69

[@MS-nk7eh]

Hi, I just wanted to say that this drill genuinely HAS changed my life. About 7 months ago, I found this video, downloaded an interval timer and started doing the three minutes every morning while I was making my coffee. Within about 3 weeks I noticed a massive difference in my range of motion. But that wasn't where it ended. From that three minutes I have built a whole morning mobility and yoga drill that mobilises all of my joints and my thoracic spine and from there, I've started a daily inversion practice and from there, I started following up my mobility/yoga with a daily seated meditation. So, from your 3 minute drill I have changed my life for the better. It all starts with the neck. Thank you so much!

[@warriorharj79]

That's amazing! How did you build your routine, as in where did you look for exercises? If you could point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it. Thank You.

[@baldev121]

@@warriorharj79 looks like maybe someone was paid for the review, that's why no answer

[@warriorharj79]

@@baldev121 I hope that's not true lol but sounds right

[@DaddyBmusic]

@@baldev121 I almost never look back to see comments or responses to the comments I made. I just happened today because I wanted to share this video with someone else. With all due respect, I think it’s unfair to assume that no response equals a paid review. After all, he’s not selling anything, and he already has many viewers and followers.

[@DaddyBmusic]

@@warriorharj79 ​ I almost never look back to see comments or responses to the comments I made. I just happened today because I wanted to share this video with someone else. With all due respect, I think it’s unfair to assume that no response equals a paid review. After all, he’s not selling anything, and he already has many viewers and followers.

[@timedriverable]

For consistency just do it everytime you sit on the toilet.

[@myklmusic]

Hahaha. You beat me to it.

[@joshb23]

Consistency...? Eeeww ;)

[@caseymuldoon7125]

I do. Along with playing drums on my thighs.

[@robbie.sunshine]

What if someone's visit to the toilet isn't consistent?

[@zuperzoniko6365]

I got DIARRHEA bro! The one with blood mixed into it! 😳

[@beoz658]

64 years old 6 concussions playing 10 years of football...I needed this big time.....thank you Mark

[@PeacePlease.]

I used to be into "fitness" as a youngster, now I'm into "Wellness" as a senior. Thanks for sharing these neck routines. Neck exercises are incredibly important, as they keep the nervous system working properly. Hope you don't mind my using your platform to suggest this: One needs to be very careful not to strain in the beginning, & later it will come easier & the benefits will speak for themselves. It saddens me how most American adults cannot even squat, or tie their shoe laces without huffing & puffing. Weight gain (obesity, actually) is a major problem, and it leads to so much more. Saying "fat" is taboo, but being fat is a norm. People need to realize the extra weight is like carrying a set of luggage or heavy bag around all the time. The organs, & body parts are over burdened, and soon start to protest. LISTEN to the early warning signs: "If we listen to our body when it whispers, we won't have to hear it scream". ✌

[@preshisify1]

☕🇺🇲

[@rauberhotzenplotz6657]

I'm gonna guess, the quotations on fitness serve a better purpose than on wellness ?

[@Toshi8305]

Same here! Mostly because I'm a middle-aged semi-senior that accumulated all sorts of snapped shit from being a "fitness" enthusiast youngster. What changed my life was being diagnosed with cervical stenosis (spinal cord compression from disc herniation). Best thing to ever happen, sort of, as it completely changed how I design my weightlifting routines as well as paved way for me to implement a wellness routine that focuses the basic human functions we've lost as a modern species.

[@PeacePlease.]

@@rauberhotzenplotz6657 Ohhh kkkkay - I just deleted my LONG & serious explanation. I get it, you guys are making fun of those "quotation" marks!? I tend to use caps & quotation marks a lot .... and sure I can take a joke -NOWWW I GET ITTT!!!!!! L😆L!?

[@PeacePlease.]

@@Toshi8305 OUCH - I can relate to some extent!! I tend to be cautious by nature, so saved myself the "no pain no gain" nonsense & learned quickly after all the stupid over lifting, stretches & bends. Good to know you realize that whatever happens is a lesson for the better & you improved after - THAT's commendable & I LOVED hearing that. Take Care & Be Well, ✌!!

[@sulaymaankhan322]

"If you see a double chin underneath your doing it correctly" Guess I've been doing it correctly for the past 15 years

[@danielbarnes547]

Good one, dad.

[@Brenda0312F]

😂😂😂😂 me too! 😂😂😂😂

[@hopehuffer920]

Sooo Funny 😄

[@vgaportauthority9932]

I knew this joke must have been made by someone, I am not disappointed. Thumbs up all around.

[@mattzaust]

Does my 3rd chin cancel the other 2 out?

[@RockyStonester1]

0:34 looking left to right to the point of discomfort 1:00 looking up then down, pivot from top ofskull 1:40 ears straight up, stretch in neck 2:08 jutting chin forward, sucking chin in. get that double chin 2:36 "janet jackson", sliding head from side to side, keeping eyes level 3:01 frontal semi-circle; ear up, chin to chest, next ear up, repeat

[@LO-fm9dc]

Lol silly person

[@RockyStonester1]

your profile pic is a vaginor

[@GffHll]

this is what I wanted-- a summary!

[@cliftut]

Might add the final note: Do the exercises standing, seated with thighs horizontal, or seated with legs up as if in a squatting position, using a different method each day.

[@HeavenSoundsLikeThis]

Wow is there some reason I can't do the 'Janet Jackson' one? lol

[@whitebirchtarot]

Thank you for reminding me of these exercises. My late husband was very knowledgeable about the body and he taught me these, but after he passed away I stopped doing them. He always told me to make sure that I did them very slowly though and you didn’t mention that. I find that helpful, especially since I’m older, so I just wanted to throw that out there. I have a tricky neck due to a couple of car accidents, so it helps me if I take caution because I tend to move rather quickly. I’m going to do these every day!

[@ekatasatya2995]

excercising in slow motion allows me personally to keep the accuracy of movement and to extend its revitalizing effect to over 3 minutes.

[@JordyLaFordge]

Sorry for your loss, your husband sounds like he was a knowledgable man, i hope you feel well, best of days ✌️

[@whitebirchtarot]

@@JordyLaFordge thank you so much. Yes, my husband was very knowledgeable. He taught me a lot! All the best to you, too. 😊

[@Jinxxeh]

Thanks, I was surprised by how quick he was going in the video, I think going slowly and mindfully is a good idea :)

[@PedroPlckle]

Hi Mark. After watching your video about 20 months ago, I started. It took about 8 months to be able to achieve max neck flexibility of looking to the right. I had to take the drastic step of moving my head by gently forcing my head to the right by holding my chin and back of head because I simply could not get the movement using neck muscle. It was simply too painful. After about a year of doing this, very very gradually increasing the movement, the cracking stopped and now I can move my head freely to the right without hands. Sleeping in max right position every night helped massively and was pivotal to my recovery. This injury was caused by 30 years of sleeping on one side only, perpetuated by the pain I had every time I tried sleeping on the other side. Now I sleep on front or back but head firmly in the extended far right position. The comfort I now get from this is permanent and pain-free. You indeed changed my life and I sincerely thank you. I can look both ways now when crossing the road! 😃

[@don220486]

That’s great but you shouldn’t sleep on your front especially with a turned head. It’s loads of stress on the nerves and joints. Bob and Brad talk about this.

[@witchypoo1663]

head slide can be hard to learn (ex belly dancer). stand with back & back of head touching a wall. for some reason the touch of the wall on the back of the head made it possible for every person who had been unable to master this movement. once movement is learned you no longer need the wall. be gentle & patient. you have probably never moved you neck like this in your life. if you feel no movement still try every day because there is stuff happening inside you just cant feel it. dont push it. 1 day when it is ready it will surprise you & start to move. once again dont push it be gentle

[@gardenlover9663]

Thanks. I was not doing Janet proud. Now I can!

[@futrosleep1096]

Thanks very much for this tip!

[@tinaprice4948]

i can hear little popping doing this motion, doesnt hurt though lol

[@AFarrell]

Thanks, can’t do Janet yet..will use this to help get there.

[@cherylanne6549]

I really can't do it. Am I just stupid or could it be because my neck is fused? My neck doesn't move this way at all!

[@Linda-sw8sk]

The best 5 min of my day was to click on your channel, I am 63 years old and have neck troubles, but you were so clear, pleasant and direct with instructions, if you had told me to walk up the stairs backwards I would have, thank you. Australia.

[@IDVDalot]

since you are in Australia you have to walk them on your hands

[@ollieoneill5961]

Shut up you lala

[@djabthrash]

I walk the stairs up and down a little bit each day haha :)

[@hiddencabbage559]

Placing the hands on the chest to prevent it from pushing forward is the part I was missing. I think I can finally get the spot that's been bugging me in my mid traps. Such a simple thing but I really feel the difference. Thank you :)

[@user-yv3fl9bz8u]

This has to be one of most useful 3min clips ever, so grateful for the upload Mark

[@Bountynuma]

Here are all the exercises in the video: 1 - Turn head left to right - 0:34 2 - Place two hands on your chest and look up and down, still keep the neck upright when looking down - 1:00 3 - Lift ear to the sky, make neck longer, not shorter - 1:40 4 - "The Cellphone Drill" Drive your head forward and back - 2:07 5 - "The Janet Jackson" Slide head from left to right, keep two hands on the chest - 2:36 6 - Front half head circle; Lift right ear to the sky, chin to chest, lift left ear to the sky - 3:01 Try to do each exercise every day for at least 30 seconds - comes out to exactly 3 minutes. You can alternate doing the exercises standing and sitting from one day to the other. When sitting, try to get your hips lower than your knees, similar to when you're in a squat position. Good luck to all of you! I'll also try to do these every day from now on!

[@obiwan5999]

Thanks so much or this, makes it easier.

[@Bountynuma]

@@obiwan5999 Glad to hear that, Master Obi Wan!

[@obiwan5999]

@@Bountynuma : )

[@melcadore5581]

Thank you!

[@juliekadams]

The only thing he seemed to forget was to fold his hands on his chest for the first move. He does so and mentions it for every other move. I see no mechanical reason why he would intentionally not do so on the first move, so I plan to do so for all the moves.

[@ddgreen4913]

I am 70. I messed up my neck and shoulder doing yard work. I went to a chiropractor every week for 2 months. It would help for a couple of days. Then I found this neck drill! I do them every morning. I also like the one for the shoulders. I haven't been to the chiropractor at all in the month of July. Thanks, Mark

[@GamesSwedenRoblox]

This is so wholesome.

[@GrapeDrank001]

Chiropractors are bs try physical therapy

[@jojodroid31]

Yeah don't go to the chiropractor, they are not doctors and you might die...

[@unscentednapalm8547]

Chiropractors hate him...

[@jc4evur661]

@@unscentednapalm8547 Chiros are like doctors...there's good and bad.

[@theUroshman]

Thank you, Mark, for the great advice on what to watch out for when performing these exercises. People may be unaware that these exercises are beneficial not only for neck mobility, but also for blood pressure, eye sight, and brain functioning, to name a few advantages.

[@WafflesInTheRain]

Gotta say, right from the first try I could tell that these stretches were engaging my neck is ways that I didn’t know how to do myself. Now it’s up to myself to incorporate this into my life.

[@SproutMeansGrow]

30 years of chiropractors, massages, and physical therapy ... and THIS got rid of the pain and knots.

[@nikormuz1502]

Nice!

[@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645]

Waaaa 😮

[@merledoughty5787]

Chiroprators should never never click the neck, I had this once and I almost passed out, a physio siad that the chiropractor was very wrong and I never went again, I am prepared to give this a go I suffer at 72 years young from a very stiff neck so will be interesting to see how this goes. i also suffer from vertigo so will have to watch some of the exrcises especially the half janet jackson one and the neck stretch, thanks for the video

[@winners4life463]

I will start today!! Thank you for sharing ur success!

[@theseeker1237]

Awesome, 50 yrs of constant pain, but making progress, never felt better.

[@curtlizzi3167]

My 89 yr old mother with arthritis in her neck started doing this routine and thinks your a miracle worker! She has had zero neck pain since the day she started! Thank you Mark!

[@MarkWildman]

I lead every session with this. Helps no matter the age group

[@levondarratt787]

Bless her!!! 89 is the new 45!!!

[@paulg77]

I just have to tell you the you’re right: these 6 exercises have changed my life, and it’s happened in less than a week! I had chronic pain on the side of my neck for months. It’s almost gone! Thanks sooo much 🙏

[@blueskyalldayeveryday]

I’m surprised your doctor didn’t prescribe you some dangerous drugs.

[@habitsofsuccess4322]

30 Sec each Exercise Turn head left and right Look up and down Tilt ear up to sky, each side Extend head forward, retract head back Slide head from side to side Lift ear up, chin to chest, each side

[@YosemiteLee]

Thank you

[@jimjimmyjames59]

Raise the ear! Wow - that change of intent makes a real difference. Thanks.

[@lovesgoodfood1491]

Yes, people usually do "bend down". Raise the ear actually better.

[@RevSandi]

I agree! 😊

[@jimhowaniec]

Mark, I'm 62 years old, I started following your three minute drill about 4-5 months ago. It has had amazing results for me. Outstanding!

[@hyperreal]

Could you tell me more about your results? What did you get out of it?

[@agonf]

What kind of results?

[@svenwald9199]

@@agonf he is a millionaire now

[@notgonnalie1846]

Lmao

[@thejournalist8091]

@@agonf He died

[@kingchurchill2535]

I'm 61 and my neck has been getting noticeably stiffer with less movement over the last few months after working in the building trade for years. I've been doing these exercises for a week now and am noticing improvement already. I didn't have a timer so instead I just count 30 movements for each of the six exercises and sometimes do a few extra as well. Thanks very much for this video Mark. 👍

[@amiehaas8181]

I just want to say thank you I found this by accident on KZbin and started this two weeks ago and I have never felt better. I’m sleeping more comfortably I’m working more comfortably and I have a very physical job , and I can’t say thank you enough!

[@purpleice7277]

Honestly, at 58 years old and chronic neck issues, these movements stretched my necks muscles in ways I never knew. Amazing. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@michelegrice4938]

My neck is fused and l can never do the ear to shoulder, but the ear pullups this guy did , helps heaps. Its bloody great feeling hay.

[@Lobzik67]

HAve you been by doctor? They will find so many chronic issues in your body ,that your valet will lose 100% weight.Don't listen to those assholes.in 80% cases they are businessmen ,,,,,,

[@matoko123]

I'm your age and I can hear some really weird noises coming from my neck when I do these exercises, but I'll persevere :)

[@damonm3]

Hope you’re still at it!! And if not here’s your reminder 🍻🍻

[@marymm.kwilliamson9638]

77 yr old female

[@jessicalt4121]

I appreciate this. It felt great. You speak clearly, calmly, not loud, and you do not ramble on and talk too much. Clear and to the point. Thank you!!

[@christopherboatmun8262]

These exercises probably help with rhetorical style too.

[@trombonemunroe]

This!

[@kripa23]

Yuppp sooooo difficult to get a video like this

[@rr7firefly]

Yep -- too many airheads yakking on and on about what they were doing before, what they ate for breakfast, what they were thinking about earlier, how their last bowel movement went, etc.

[@imofwiw]

And no irritating, distracting background music-yea!

[@susans654]

Thank you so much for this information.

[@user-mk5rz4ci3l]

Thank you SO MUCH for this simple, great complete neck exercise!!!

[@ChrisHansonCanada]

These exercises have eliminated my dizziness and vertigo. Thanks! I do them twice a day.

[@RyanVecchi]

im suffering with pinched nerve (clean neck mri) on left side and left arm. Did these really cure the pinched nerve? or was in time and combo of stuff

[@matthewbell1968]

​@@RyanVecchiI had this, look up Dr Rowe and his 'armpit sniffer', it'll help you.

[@confusedwarrior4495]

Cervical vertigo?

[@tao5898]

I was doing the Janet Jackson and my wife looked at me and said; “what have you done for me lately?” ... now seriously, these exercises helped me A LOT! After suffering from stiff neck for decades, I started to feel great after doing the exercises. HUGE thanks!!

[@OldWizard-tt5lt]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@janicecondron194]

.....woooo ooooh oooooh yeah.....

[@KTF_7]

@@janicecondron194 🤣🤣🤣👏👏👏👏

[@michelemiletich7540]

oh brother!

[@lucpoitras6241]

Now THAT was very funny!!! Lolllll :D

[@AliseL22]

After 2 weeks of doing these, already noticing a very nice change (especially with tilting my head back). This is now part of my daily exercise routine. Thank you.

[@lakdflkdjf]

I just did this routine, with the timer. My neck, shoulders and upper back feel incredibly different after just once. I foam rolled and stretched afterwards and i was popping and cracking all over the place. You dont realize how much of a key player your neck is. Ive been struggling with my neck, shoulders and upper back for months due to anxiety and this video by far has done the most for me. To anyone dealing with any of these issues I have, I HIGHLY recommend this routine. Thank you so much to the poster.

[@marcellkovacs5452]

Quality content, straight to the point and not trying to sell me anything

[@kimtaylor649]

The universe works in miraculous ways. I’ve been having issues with my neck recently. Then this pops up. Thank you!

[@garyc9908]

Me to I'll give it a go

[@tammydow6112]

Thank you so much

[@tomiskalmar]

30 seconds each 1. Look left and right 2. Look up and down (tuck chin) 3. Head tilt (make the neck longer) 4. Cellphone drill (forward and back) 5. Janet Jackson (slide from side to side with eyes level) 6. Half rotations (lift your ear, chin to chest)

[@Kavlotic]

I found it easier to just count 20 reps, 10 each side. That way you're not trying to look down at your watch / phone and just focus on keeping correct posture. It takes like a minute longer.

[@pamelacharbonneau3115]

I just did this. Thanks!

[@razorsharp9850]

I was wondering how many movements. But this is a good direction. Did I miss him say 30 seconds?

[@tomiskalmar]

​@@razorsharp9850at 4:40, don't get too hung up on the time. do 5-10 reps of all exercises in both directions and you are good to go.

[@ecclairmayo4153]

Thank you!

[@daneetalorettajackson6705]

A few years back, my neck locked up and my doc gave me a three of these. I did them religiously three times a day and I was "cured" in 6 weeks. I still do those exercises to keep up. These extra exercises motivate me to keep them going. Thanks!

[@quincycurlz]

Which 3 were they?

[@zina6581]

Thank you!

[@SaccoLokka]

So simple and yet so great! Thank you!

[@zotta1]

These exercises changed my life. At first I thought, nah to simple. Got rid of 95 percent of pinched nerve problem.

[@lainey3946]

I've had neck issues all my life due to many childhood operations. I've been doing these exercises for 3 months every day and the difference they've made is unbelievable. 😀

[@MarkWildman]

Glad they help

[@lorilaw2604]

Oh my gosh I I'm so blessed to have found this. I have suffered from daily headaches for 47 years. I know it sounds crazy I just turned 62 and I'm so tired of my headaches. I've been to all kinds of doctors... I quit looking about 30 years ago.. I'm going to try this every day see what happens.

[@lorilaw2604]

@@nashk.9163 not good my headache was very bad the next day. I have not done it since. I'm afraid.. what do you think I did wrong.?

[@overtherainbow6074]

@@lorilaw2604 I have a very significant neck injury, and suffer with life long headaches. My thoughts about your response after doing these exercises myself. If you are not used to exercising your neck and or have injury or knots etc., move very slowly, and do not over stretch, particularly until you get the hang of things. I must add an adjunct should you take the peppermint essential oil( e.o) recommendation. Peppermint e.o. is excellent for pain, but never apply directly to the skin without a carrier oil (jojoba, olive oil etc), and particularly if you are applying near the face such as temples, use a very low dilution..a drop or two of organic peppermint e.o in a tsp. (5 ml). You may use a bit higher dilution of it is on your neck, knee etc, but peppermint is very strong and effective, a little goes a long way. Best to you❣

[@JohnMoseley]

@@lorilaw2604 I'm not a Christian, but Judy's thing about a spirit of fear may have some truth to it. The therapy known as EMDR is often used to treat people who've suffered serious physical trauma such as neck injury, and it often turns out that the persistent physical symptoms are really a psychological response to the trauma. EMDR often brings relief very quickly in instances like this, so I'm told. If Judy's approach isn't your kind of thing, you could try this instead. Good luck.

[@barbrathompson9798]

Thanks , learnt new stuff today 🎉

[@traceytwinkles6764]

thankyou so much

[@annes7948]

Thank you so much for the “ear up” pointer. what a difference that makes in noticing the stretch.

[@kerrynwood729]

Omg right!!!!! Why am I just learning this now? Feels SO much more effective!

[@rosalindriley5893]

Revelation!

[@valovelightg7795]

Yes any chiropractor that ever recommended this Did not explain like that..just said tilt head from side to side

[@brendangallagher8087]

totally, have been trying neck stuff for a long time and that one simple trick has helped heaps

[@kayecastleman6353]

It also helps to think of the same thing - elongating the neck - when tilting the head straight back. Many people "crunch" the neck vertebrae when stretching in this direction, which can cause major problems. Making sure to lift the head vertically at the same time as tilting back gives a better stretch and avoids damaging the cervical vertebrae.

[@brywalker7199]

Seriously, how incredible. I did it once and feel wonderful and I am so happy to continue it. Praise God for people willing to share such wonderful information to improve people's lives around the world

[@johngionis7388]

Well done to you Bry for having the nous to give it a go. I looks like your own actions have made you well.

[@helenveasey7318]

Excellent presentation and very helpful. I needed this and seeing the example to understand and follow.

[@tammychristinerager]

Amen ❤

[@lovesgoodfood1491]

Same here!

[@jaywill1978]

AMEN 🙌🏼👆🏼

[@donnaflagg333]

Many Thanks 🙏🏼 saved to my exercise playlist 💚☘️💚

[@elainedanforth9485]

Thank you for this video, Mark. I especially appreciated the tips about lifting the ear up, and about changing the set by doing it with legs at different angles.

[@deborahpalmer1021]

Clear and concise - articulate and intelligent delivery. What a breath of fresh air on the exercise front ! Thank you 🇬🇧

[@garrethbert]

In 8 minutes this changed my life. It made me realise how horrifically tight everything in my neck, chest and shoulders is.

[@daikatana1969]

Thank you for this! I am a 25 year firefighter and over the course of my career I have noticed and been battling neck issues. It is shocking how undervalued and yet important neck mobility esp when I notice how much less I have. I will definitely make this part of my day

[@raph5402]

Perfect, no pitch no sponsor, straight to the point. Easy to understand guide. 👍

[@getAliKhan]

Holy Shit! Immediate relief. I could feel the tension in the back of my head dissipate while I was doing it. Thank you!

[@Sadoruro]

This is basic neck warm-up in many martial arts / sports but that's very good you're delivering it to other publics. Everyone should learn a basic martial art warm-up routine, it's incredibly good for healt, joints and longevity.

[@marklevrett6173]

Thank you so much for this! This is my second day doing it. It is a game changer in my life!

[@robertlyle1748]

Neck and shoulder blade pain stopped!!! Thank you, Mark. After decades of pain, tightness, spasms, doctors, physical therapists, traction, pills, etc., I have found great relief with these stretches.

[@cb9369]

I suffer from arthritis in my neck due to whiplash 30 years ago. It has been difficult to turn my head to view blindspot driving. This is exactly what I need. After just a few days of doing these exercises, my neck doesn't feel tight to move as it usually does. Thank you so much.

[@UKbeats]

Update?

[@toyfabrik2993]

"Not so far that we snap our own neck." Good thing you pointed that out !! ^^

[@jm1champ]

Great content, thank you for creating something valuable to us all.

[@karifuentes4224]

So helpful!!! Three days in of doing these exercises and I feel the difference ! Less pain! I will do these daily! Thank you so much!!!

[@Yumo999]

Wow! I use a sleep app that listens to sounds to determine my depth and quality of my sleep. It also records how many minutes I snore. Since using these exercises at night - no snoring! Skipped exercises one night and snoring was back again. Thanks Mark.

[@Yumo999]

@Kanu Amin Sleep Cycle

[@MarkWildman]

Fascinating

[@JonHowardPhotos]

Cecil, consider doing “mewing” exercises. Gently, over time, it can tone muscles that can reduce snoring.

[@ashishnehra5481]

@@Yumo999 is it free? How does it work?

[@krepd1]

@@JonHowardPhotos mewing?

[@dhx7749]

After painful shoulder surgery I've suffered for ages with severe neck pain. Literally every day...Did your simple neck exercises and for the first time in a long, long time it's gone. Thank you so much👌

[@melsavoie7536]

Thank you for sharing, ive watched quite a few videos on neck stretching and yours is by far the best with almost immediate results. Thanks for being awesome!

[@MichaelHerz]

it helped me so much, thank you very much and greetings from Germany

[@daveypb24]

I had a trapped nerve that was the most excruciating pain I've felt for years, these exercises gently released the pressure, also made my neck click and feel 100 times better. Thanks.

[@janty68]

Where you getting pains in your head?

[@IdolEyes84]

How do you test? Glad it's helping, my neck clicks too, especially when I do the chin tuck. I get headaches and pains in my neck and shoulder, and ear popping/fullness.

[@KoKo-kf4nt]

@@janty68 I went for a thai massage due to neck and shoulder pain. The therapist said to me most complain of headaches.

[@janty68]

@@KoKo-kf4nt I get what feels like a quick burst of elictricity on the left side of my head, i have been doing these exercises and they have definitely helped, i also find that if i stay stationary for too long my neck and back stiffen so i try to keep busy

[@shawndidstuffbeforehehadki806]

1:44 lifting your ear up as opposed to lowering your ear is a game changer for stretching! Thank you Mark! Is that an old school wood-handled leather jump rope I see hanging to your left? Very nice.

[@MarkWildman]

Most likely

[@ItCantRainForever2]

Thanks I needed this. Great video

[@swadeshkarki7481]

Thank man ❤

[@Hell_Inc]

I mean, there's no channel like this. you're amazing, man

[@AndyWardle]

So. 2 days after watching this and being in constant aching neck pain. My pain has gone. Unsure if it will stay away. But I definitely dont have the pain today. I’ll keep doing these. I’ll report back in a few weeks. Fingers crossed.

[@AndyWardle]

@BÃKÌ pain is much much better. Still a little bit but nothing like before 👍 I’ll keep on and come back.

[@omnihexa]

@@AndyWardle Congrats! I felt the benefit right away after this training!

[@onpsxmember]

The big mistake most people make that go through any type of rehabilitation is that they stop after it's gone for a while. It's constant maintenance. If you stop, it'll be back.

[@AndyWardle]

@@onpsxmember I’m still doing it. Every day for about 10 minutes daytime and 10 at night. It’s definitely improving 👍

[@michellewickstrom576]

@@AndyWardle Thank you!

[@laurawaggoner4814]

Seriously, my neck readjusted during one of these! Thank you so much😊❤

[@joaquim02]

I have done this routine for the last couple of years; I have seen great improvement in my neck mobility.Thanks

[@vikj1255]

As someone that has been sitting for the last 32 years of my life this is brilliant. Love this.

[@donnaleehart4585]

Please get up!

[@XRP1968]

From a training perspective, I don't believe your explanation and demonstration could be any better. Well done and I, for one, am starting this to see how it helps my neck. Thanks.

[@YandT1985]

Tack så mycket! Thank you very much! ❤️

[@xkeepersvk]

I mentioned to my friend that my neck hurts. Then this gets recomended... Once again big brother at work.

[@flyingaviator8158]

Just had a hurting neck from rehersal. Aaaamd the video got recommended. Unfortunately i actually DO like to watch him doing the exercise next to me.

[@roar40s]

Same here!

[@georgedietrich8961]

Revolution!!!

[@mikevg5200]

I was complaining to the universe that my neck hurt and this video popped into my feed

[@paulbudrean571]

The Law of Attraction at work so be careful what you wish for.

[@oppothumbs1]

Best exercise program ever from KZbin imo. You are quick to demonstrate and so easy to listen to, informative; you keep moving, you don't make us wait 10 mins for the exercises, and you don't go into all the boring anatomy (to me) stuff. You are the gold standard.

[@johnsundean399]

outstanding! Thank you.

[@shannonmisquadis]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TrumanSparx]

I’ve been doing a similar set several times a week for years. It slowly eliminated the “crunchy” sounds after a few months. Now it’s just a part of my morning stretch routine.

[@TiffanyTeaLeaves]

Yes! My habit is to stretch until the crunchy sounds are all gone. It seems the crunchy sound was associated with my hands and arms falling asleep while I was sleeping at night. Now that I look for and prevent the crunchies my arms don’t fall asleep while I’m sleeping anymore

[@naurekk]

@@TiffanyTeaLeaves this is wild, I have the crunchies and my hands and arms fall asleep at night too. Was told it was from curling my wrist but it still happens with a brace on. Perhaps it all is coming from the neck. Thanks for connecting these thoughts in my head!

[@Mouse73]

​@@TiffanyTeaLeaveswow this is amazing. My arms fall asleep all the time and I have the craziest crunchies. Thank you for putting the two together.

[@wasd3108]

bro, no, you cracked all your nuts in your head this is bad

[@GS-ej1jo]

Oooh.. I need this ..

[@debrawalters9746]

If you continue doing the exercises while he's talking it comes to just about three minutes. When he starts to talk about knees, you are done!. This is the best neck exercises I've seen. Thank you!

[@locker1325]

Love it when videos get to the point quickly. I've already forgotten the first drills but I'll get it soon enough.

[@AaronPetrosky412]

This popped up in my suggested and having existing neck issues, I was interested. Watched the vid, did the exercises, and I was really impressed that I felt immediate relief. Wish I had know about these sooner. Thanks Mark. This is invaluable info.

[@franciscooctavius5957]

My wife taught me the “front back fat face” move from her neck surgery physical therapy about a year and an half ago and I’ve been doing it ever since. my neck has never felt better. Will happily incorporate all these other great stretches in the daily routine. Thank you!

[@TheBelrick]

Let me grab your message spot to add another vital tip. If you spend a lot of time in front of a computer screen. Get the height of the monitors correct! Eyes directly forward should be at the top of the monitor. If your monitor is too low or too high you will stress your neck craning to view!

[@franciscooctavius5957]

@@TheBelrick great advice. Thank you.

[@ashishnehra5481]

@@TheBelrick what about for laptop users?

[@IdolEyes84]

@@ashishnehra5481 Do the same, it's about screen height inline with eyes, any device you look at.

[@IdolEyes84]

@@ashishnehra5481 Yes, you can use a stand or a block of A4 copy paper,or a large book.

[@Vampirate1782]

"The Janet Jackson"... I love you for this lol! You know, that was always the hardest move of hers for me to get down lmao!

[@roxnroll8050]

WOW! This feels amazing trying this for the first time!!! Can't wait to do this a lot more.

[@joycepetrina2791]

Thank you. I have a stiff neck. I needed this.

[@iworkforme]

I believe these neck exercises have actually helped with my lower back as well

[@wildebeestwright]

That’s not surprising. Good to hear!

[@MrJimtimslim]

And on that comment I'm going to try it

[@MarkWildman]

very possible

[@florarix7091]

That's because the neck and low back affect each other greatly. But also, I think that when you become more aware of the issues you have, you start paying attention to your posture, movements, etc and start correcting them. Noone likes to be in pain. In this day, with the use of cellphones, computers, etc, people are slumping forward more and shoulders and neck are often in an incorrect position. There are simple exercises done off and on throughout the day that can help a person immensely.

[@sunsunsunh]

same here

[@JudahMaccabee_]

This really helped my chronic neck pain. 1 month in. THANK YOU MARK !!!

[@Kteeee]

Thank u for ur thorough explanations. Far too often people on KZbin just give exercises without taking into account some of us have neuromuscular problems and doing exercises in those faulty patterns doesn’t help. Thorough explanations helps walk us through things so we’re more present and focusing on how we’re doing/feeling the exercise and not just repeating bad reps over and over again

[@juanmotai1725]

First time seeing your channel. Simply did a follow along on this. Already made a huge difference.

[@SImonDeLikaeble]

How come what Mark says is clear and easy to remember? I’ve been instructed in similar exercises before, but it never sunk in. But when Mark says it - bam! Total clarity and easy to recall.

[@traininggrounds9450]

It's a gift

[@roxannemaggiacomo1462]

He's stairing at you.

[@rmkpilates]

It is not a cheap trick. It is mobility stretching. Your whole body needs it. You did a great job explaining and demoing. I am 68 and teach Pilates and incorporate most of these moves. Strength and flexibility will give you long lean muscles. Start slow and build up. Good health to all.

[@Marie.b]

You don't get it! He calls it a cheap trick because you are getting in other exercises while you are doing neck exercises. That's the trick, cheap is saying it doesn't cost you any more(effort etc). lol. Do you actually think he actually thinks for one minute it's an actual trick!

[@tilnei]

can i do it while lying down ?

[@vidyamancer7135]

The fuck does "long lean muscles" mean? You can't permanently make your muscles any "longer" by exercising. Your muscle insertion points and tendons remain in the same place throughout adulthood. Lean muscles? Intra-muscular fat is lost by losing fat in general, not by doing any specific type of exercising. That's a lot of pseudo-science you're sharing with the world, Rana. Don't misinform people.

[@joanndaprile9076]

@@vidyamancer7135 Look at ballet dancers. They have long and lean muscles, which comes from continually stretching the belly of the muscle. So yes, it prevents the muscle from shortening and contracting, which is tends to do especially with age. Pilates is not "pseudoscience"

[@daithiocinnsealach3173]

The body is a machine. It will seize up if not moved.

[@Moowe291]

Thanks! This was really helpful, this feels effective.

[@bpyo72]

ears up...game changer...thank you very much!

[@kathyannk]

I love these exercises. Thank you. I do 15 reps of each one, which adds up to 3 minutes without having to time them. (They all take different times so each one gets equal reps this way). 😊

[@RedroomStudios]

that what I started doing as well. much easier to count reps rather than watch a clock.

[@klausziel3392]

I just started doing these exercises and first thing was counting how many reps there were in 30 seconds. I did 13-15 reps of each, so I also decided counting the reps and not using a stop watch. So I can do that with 15 reps everywhere and every time I think about it. I guess it is not bad if I do that more than once a day 🙂

[@stevoplex]

Excellent! I had a 2 level spinal fusion surgery that failed when the screws wiggled loose, eventually requiring a 4 level fusion, having 8 screws and titanium rebar keeping my head attached to my body. Fifteen years of pain that I could never have imagined, despite years of massive amounts of morphine (which was profoundly horrific to wean off of). By comparison, during this time, a broken leg and a root canal was uncomfortable and inconvenient, but nowhere near as debilitating as my neck pain. I often thought that death would be my only respite. I've begun to feel significant relief in a short period of time, and I hope it continues, (although I'm wary of getting my hopes up, having been disappointed many times before). For the first time, I can imagine finally getting off of disability and returning to work before getting too old and decrepit. Perhaps even able to indulge in my passion for skiing, after decades of being unable to. 😀

[@rickmatlock5421]

I am at the 2 level neck fusion and 2 level lumbar fusion. I have one screw backing out in the titanium plate in my neck. I am 57. I am done with surgeons. I want off the Morphine Sulfate. Been on it for over 10 years. Yet that is all they will do now. Want to find a new doctor, forget it, they want nothing to do with you. Even my dentist told me he was uncomfortable working on me because of the neck and the morphine. he pulled 2 teeth at once with minimal numbing and sent me out the door a bloody mess. I am doing this exercise although I have been advised not to. My neck does feel better.

[@stevoplex]

@@rickmatlock5421 Sorry to hear about your condition. Thank you for sharing. For what it's worth, it helps me take the focus off myself and to be more compassionate. I wish you all the best.

[@ljjackson7106]

🙏 you can do all you wish to do!

[@stevoplex]

@@ljjackson7106 Some days, the best I can do is get up out of bed and shower. Some days are much better.

[@garyegeberg2102]

Best wishes to you, Stephen!