Cervical Spondylosis (DJD) Exercises You Should Never Do (Correct Exercises) - Dr. Alan Mandell, DC

Most people here on the internet are teaching the wrong stretches and exercises for cervical spondylosis. This condition can very easily become inflamed and irritated causing chronic longstanding pain. I will explain how you can help conquer your chronic suffering with the proper protocol and exercises.
Make sure you like us on facebook: / motivationaldoc

[@ghazalasultan1639]

I am a family physician from Canada, your video’s are amazing. Very practical and short with lots of explanation which make sense: I have been advising my patients to use your website. I am so impressed with your dedication to help mankind . God bless you.

[@nursinglecturerbysaimakhan2287]

@@Itay12353 aa

[@shahzadhussain7299]

As Salamualeikum Dr Sahiba From India

[@sayusayme7729]

🇨🇦

[@marinagarcia4262]

@@Itay12353 ….Smart people like to understand the science behind the condition.

[@juniormako6184]

I got rid of my Degenerative disc disease with a herbal cure remedy from dr Oyalo . I met dr Oyalo on KZbin channel with his name dr Oyalo and after consultations I got his cure and it really work for me

[@lyndawatson8312]

I’m 71 years old and I work out 5 times a week I do 10000 steps in 1 1/2 hours on a average day I walk 16000-18000 steps I also do weights. Stretching properly is a big key to body aches. I have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis but I won’t let that stop me.

[@SRBOMBONICA86]

Do you take any pain medications ?

[@lyndawatson8312]

@@SRBOMBONICA86 no I don’t. The most I take is an aspirin I meditate and most days use mind over matter.

[@DYLANNGUYEN68]

You must try turmeric? You wouldn’t believe it it fix all your problems in 1 day

[@lyndawatson8312]

I use it in my cinnamon tea with black pepper paprika and coconut oil

[@butterpecan5642]

Take K2 so the calcium and magnesium go and stay where they are supposed to be.

[@juliannebecker9705]

I'm a hairstylist of 40+ years. Bone spurs, nerve pinching, periods of numb hands, long history of chiropractor visits of adjustments, recent mri with spine surgeon. I will change my approach in stretches to your methods. How have I not been taught this before. Makes perfect sense. Thank you for your content

[@noweare1]

Just wondering if Chiropractic helps or not.

[@jamiedyer7782]

if he hasnt got a degree in physiotherapy dont bother, joint manipulation is what you want @@noweare1

[@zbnmth]

In short, don't stretch backwards or sideways, that'll compress nerves. Instead, use the trap stretch and chin-tuck shown from 10:50 onwards, and the stationary neck muscle excercises at around 15:20. I'll remember those. Been waking up with sleeping arms lately. Will also consult my local doctor for personalised advise.

[@DennisJohnsonDrummer]

Thank you. I don't like chit chat. I just want people to cut to the chase.

[@mr.peaceroamer3635]

Thank you

[@gailmurray4967]

Thank you for summarizing this.

[@sppencer]

thank you sweety

[@tammyjohnson4414]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@tacos597]

I'm 16 years old, and I have problems sleeping because of neck pain. I'm so glad I watched this because I think I've been doing the wrong exercises. Thank you so much for educating us about this 😓

[@tango_gru]

Did it help doing the right exercises ?

[@openview8463]

i will give you some great advice. 1. Get a length of inner tube from a small motorcyle, like a 150 cc front wheel inner tube.You can get this for free out of many motorcycle repair shop rubbish bins. 2. Grasp the length of inner tube with both hands, palms down or forward, two to four inches apart. 3. Sit on a stool. Set your shoulders back and down (so your scapulae are flat) and keep your chin tucked (good posture) pull the tube apart in different directions - to the side, overhead, forward. One great exercise to to do these pull-aparts with your hands tounching the top of your chest. Again, pull back and down. 4. You won't get much stretch from the tube, especially at first. When you get stronger, you will get more stretch. But these are semi-isometric holds (meaning that there is little muscle lengthening and muscle fiber tearing but there is still some stimulation of the Golgi tendons, which makes it a very effective exercise) . 5. Maintain the holds at maximum strength (i.e., maximum muscle contraction) for at least six seconds (it takes a few seconds to build to your maximum contraction, so say ten seconds per hold). If you like, hold the holds even longer. I do the chest pull-aparts for up to a minute. 6. Your effort counts most of all. Put in maximum effort once you get max contraction. It is only for six seconds! 7. Do it just once a day for a few reps or even as many times a day as you like and every day too. Isometrics do not cause injury, but these are semi-isometric, meaning it is hard to overdo them, but not impossible. Have a rest day occasionally when you feel like it. It is up to you, but it becomes a little addictive, so watch out. 8. These exercises work hands, forearms, upper arms, shoulders, traps, neck, upper back and lats. You will be filling out your T shirts differently very fast. If you do these holds as hard as you can, you will see results very, very fast. Keep those shoulders back and down! Remember that. This is a very good exercise for those who spend a lot of time in poor posture at the computer or phone.

[@TrudyBraiden22]

Me too

[@pacman3908]

Tacos study a physiologist on you tube for the right exercises

[@zKaizen8]

How are feeling now? Can you share your exercises

[@Columbia-Brightlight]

Damn! Can’t believe I have been faithfully doing neck exercises for YEARS taught by a massage therapist WHICH DO MORE HARM THAN GOOD! Thanks for THE RESCUE!!!🔑

[@nihansahin5425]

I told my physiotherapist that the neck stretching exercises he wanted me to do increased the pain more and I did not want to do it again. I mean, that's why. You are a miracle Dr. Mandell!🙏 Unfortunately, millions of people continue to do stretching exercises shown by physiotherapists because of this problem; they are not getting better, they are getting worse. So sad. And besides you're paying to be worse.

[@anasmaqbool9119]

Dear Doctor Mandell i am 33 years old and had been having morning headaches because of my neck i tried ur exercises and its been 15 days i am bot having them GOD BLESS YOU WITHOUT UR VIDEO MY LIFE WOULD STILL BE MUSERABLE

[@marwaahmed6889]

I was crying out of pain , just after 5 minutes of your exercises I can feel the relief Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@anandsmb]

Hi can you record the video on how you did it? I need help

[@eagleforce4116]

@@anandsmb Me2

[@LostControlAgain000]

Radiofrequency ablation, look it up. Get an xray.

[@MFCerny]

Me too

[@Rob_2002_NCAA_Champion]

How are you doing now

[@baslofvers]

I'm 16 right now and have this problem already for 2 years. Just been diagnosed. Went to the doctor in the Netherlands but she didn't take me serious, said it was just puberty. My mom also thought that I was making it up a bit. While on a holiday in HK my family from HK took me serious and took me to a doctor to get a X-Ray. Before i went to the doctor i just thought that it were triggerpoints so when he diagnosed me with this i was shocked. I now exercise everyday and have to stretch my neck every 20 minutes to improve it. It is now a lot better than before but i have pay constant attention to it. I'm 16 but have the body of an eighty year old. People be aware of your posture and exercise!

[@kimmcewan7540]

Check out Dr. Berg's videos, he describes how certain nutrient deficiencies can contribute to poor posture, he has 2500 short videos, I think you can get some really good advice from him.

[@baslofvers]

@@kimmcewan7540 Thanks!

[@garimajain8216]

I'm just 18 with so much to achieve, i never got anything in the x-ray. They just said it was the nerve that's causing it. I feel dizzy and giddy, just don't know how to live normally now.

[@Heplaysitkoo]

Nigga same bruh that’s why I’m watching these videos bruh 😂😂

[@Heplaysitkoo]

I took Acid dawg and then I felt a buirning sensation ion know then my left part of my neck felt bad

[@kt1696]

Watching this video has made me so emotional, for the thought of how these amazing people give up their time to help others, couldn't talk to my hubby I was so overcome. God bless you doctor Mandell. 🙏😇❤️

[@anneinchley1211]

I am in the UK and so thrilled to have found this video. I I knew my posture was bad and now I know why I am in pain and miserable. Just thought it was old age, I am 82 and do Yoga and Pilates, so pretty fit. I shall be doing these exercises all through the day. And no more sitting knitting at night for a while. Thank you so informative.

[@natalianash3648]

Super helpful. I am only 28 years old and have had perfect posture my entire life. About 2 years ago I noticed my posture starting to decline. Technology is really going to ruin us...thank you for this video.

[@kimmcewan7540]

You are right about technology ruining us, check out Dr. Berg's videos here on KZbin, he explains nutrition deficiencies that can contribute to poor posture.

[@serkzseri504]

I’m 28 feeling exactly the same

[@breezelight3357]

How are u doing now?

[@thematrixcam]

I promise you if you do the chin exercise consistently you will go back to ur good old posture. And it's a good habit against developing a bad posture due to aging

[@Busybeemiss]

At 28 I was filing for disability after a failed neck and back surgery. Before technology, I grew up with poor posture due to joint hypermobility. I want to bring posture awareness to schools, as it pains me to see these kids with horrible posture. Back in my day (I'm 40 now), kyphotic posture was rare.

[@chickadeeacres3864]

You're the first chiropractor I have ever heard give exercises to strengthen muscles and realign things to ease pain. Most want you to come in regularly for "adjustments". What a breath of fresh air!

[@NemiaBorbon-yf9bg]

Okay Lyn bibili lng ako ng alimango ngayon

[@fizer718]

I have ankylosing spondylitis and am almost completely blind. I fell in the yard a few years ago and heard my neck crack badly, but I fell 6 other times as well to and after a few hospital bills I avoid going. Thank you for your videos they really help my stiffness and pain. The one on tinnitus eased the ringing I have. C6 and c5 are toast and the pain in my spine wakes me up when I try to move. I have had physical therapy did not help me just another bill, but your videos have helped me… I can move my neck a bit better then I have in years. Thank you

[@childofgod9648]

As a licensed physical therapist, this is very helpful.

[@dianereiser6417]

I had a feeling this was the reason my neck would hurt more after those exercises they told me to do, so glad I found this video.

[@JohnCampbell-mw6yn]

Man I love to hear smart people talk!!

[@MsTBull65]

Hey Doc, thank you so much for this video! I am only 57 but have lumbar stenosis in the last 2 years and now cervical spondylosis that has been flaring for about 3 months now and is just now getting a little better. Your video does such an amazing job at explaining to lay people like myself all about this condition. Because of my lumbar stenosis, which is so much better now after lots and lots of physical therapy and me committing to changing my gym habits to more like physical therapy than "no pain no gain" idealogy, I started swimming again more (have been a swimmer on and off again most of my life). Well, that is around when the cervical stenosis kicked in pretty bad...I am guessing that the flexion involved in the freestyle stroke is the culprit but wondered if you had any input about that. Again, I'm sure you are busy but these videos are invaluable to people like me and I might even start having my students do some neck exercises every day! I am hoping you have some input about my neck and swimming. I also have osteoarthritis in my knees and my right foot will go completely numb after being upright for more than 10 minutes. So, I am not even able to ride an exercise bike right now. Boooooo. All of this arthritis stuff is new to me. I broke my femur in half about 5 years ago and then subsequently had to have a hip replacement because those bones died due to lack of blood flow...and then all this arthritis stuff started. Ugg. Anyway, didn't mean to go on and on. Thanks again for this video and I would love any thoughts you have about this condition and swimming.

[@ategabby3560]

I've been having neck pain, shoulder pain, headaches, and just watching this video I followed what you were saying, and instantly I felt better. Not 100% but my neck muscles loosened up and my head was moving just like it was a hinge that had been oiled. And that explanation about the smaller disk space and compressing the nerves in the back is a lot of help to understand what kind of exercise is wrong or right. I'm so grateful for all the things that you share, and the fact that you are doing this for free. Plus all your positive food for thought. God bless you.

[@joeldevriend]

After you’ve watched the start, 11:05 - exercises start. The ‘why’ is as important as the ‘how’.

[@Kulbir1024]

🙏🏼

[@mdee860]

Thank you!

[@sunfloweryogastudio2678]

Wow, wow, wow! Thank you so very much for this invaluable information. I was diagnosed with spinal spondylosis, like many other people I know in their fifties, about 1 -1/2 ago and I've been through the mill with orthopedic surgeons who recommended arthritis meds and surgery, many wasted sessions at PT, plus a host of other remedies that did nothing (and in some cases made my pain worse). The chin pull exercises, after just three days, have actually made a difference, and now I have hope that by continuing to do these and correcting my posture, I can fix this and finally be pain free going forward. Everyone should watch this video. Thank you, Dr. Mandell.

[@roseofsaharon8270]

I WENT TO SEE MY PCP FOR NECK PAIN SHE STARTED MOVING MY NECK, NEXT DAY I WOKE UP WITH VERTIGO WENT TO THE ER AND STAYED FOR ALMOST A WEEK, IT WAS HORRIBLE. THIS VIDEO IS HELPING ME SO MUCH!! THANK YOU DOCTOR, MAY GOD BLESS YOU!!!

[@dcotton01]

Finally, someone that really gets it. My chiropractor and my gym instructor both have it wrong when they are trying to get people with compressed/bulging discs to do warm up exercises/at home exercises that actually harm them instead of make them better. I've gotten to where I know the correct way to exercise for my specific conditions. Thanks for your helpful/ insightful videos.

[@jaydasorceress4304]

What kind of doc do you recommend going to? I have basic insurance idk if I can afford a neurologist but my primary doc is not able to help me with my problem. I get tingling pins and needles all over. Most problematic areas being my face hands and feet. I also get sharp pains all around my ribs front and back. Worse when eating high sugar diet and poor posture while sleeping.

[@lucydayLucida]

@@jaydasorceress4304 always go to an osteopath, never chiropractor.

[@MissChievousRN]

EXACTLY what I have! Im a nurse and it really helps to understand the whys and wherefores... I think if you understand and can visualize what's going on in your body, it helps you personalize treatment and you learn to care for yourself and take an active role in healing. So important! Thank you for teaching us!!!

[@jackiekellie4929]

I actually blame nursing for my problem

[@laverne297]

In all the years experiencing this, this is the first time I’ve heard anything to help.

[@nancypchome]

I'm so glad I found this video because it confirms my doubt of other videos that teach exercises for spondylosis, they actually gave me more pain. So I had to keep trying different stretches myself until I felt like certain ones eased my pain, and what Dr Mandell teach here is absolutely correct.

[@vocalbeauty2009]

I’m 4 years late but so glad I found this video. I’m 31 and started having these symptoms at 28. It started with tension headaches then I started having tingling and numbness in my arm. I’ve been to the neurologist who did all of these test to tell me nothing was wrong but I was still in pain. He prescribed me gabepitin which didn’t do much. Never did he mention that my posture was causing my pain. He never suggested any of the exercises you’ve mentioned just a prescription and injections! Why are doctors like this?

[@Ashiskeshari]

so what you do now have u feel relief.

[@TimArtPeace]

Why are doctors like that? Because money lmao

[@zainalabideen7657]

Most of the docs are stupid

[@5DNRG]

Allopathic physicians are great for the serious diseases or surgery - otherwise, chiros osteos naturopaths are my weapons of choice...next to REIKI. 🧡🌹

[@pas_du_tout]

Because they don't care about sick people. You're still young. Go to a physiotherapist and set up a proper exercise program to do every day to help your spine and muscles. Stick to those exercises because it's so easily to fall back to 0 and poor posture. Take care of your spine now and your older self will thank you. I suffer from multiple back issues too. Proper back exercises are our friends. Pills solve nothing in the long run when it comes to back issues.

[@elizabethwetzel1238]

Now that I have problems, I wish I had seen this video 3 years ago. Looking at my phone, computer, I pad has wrecked my cervical spine. Young people!!! take note!!!

[@workitout8002]

Thnx😁😁

[@damandeepsingh2859]

I can cure it permanently where are you from?

[@Poetry4Peace]

@@damandeepsingh2859 how? 😂🤣😭😅

[@iphonehits]

Damandeep Singh I need a cure

[@damandeepsingh2859]

@@iphonehits whats the problem bro.. I think you are indian

[@kathleenalford7078]

Thank you for making this posture issue so clear and understandable! Especially, thank you for showing us how to fix the problem, both for ourselves and for our children. ❤

[@juanjasso3749]

I was just diagnosed with cervical spndylosis and this informational video really shines a light on what I have been doing wrong. I want to thank you for this powerful information that I will use as a tool to relief some pain.

[@pamkreutzer4864]

I am a hairdresser and have all of these problems so I just want to thank you for this video because I’ve been searching for years for help and I hope and pray seeing this video isn’t too late. Love and God Bless YOU!

[@SheilaD111]

I have this issue and Physical Therapy had me doing all the wrong exercises. It made the pain, numbness, weakness worse! I’m so thankful you posted this. 🙏🙏🙏

[@failednone6070]

Are you in NY/NYC?

[@JJbro-rt5zu]

@@failednone6070why

[@frankowens6298]

Doc thank you so so much ‼️ You just turned my life around and I truly mean that because I had no idea what I was going through and I had all the symptoms that you just mentioned and with this 5 minute exercise you just showed me I feel relieved and so many ways 🙏 I am not lying You really just help my life

[@sumofme1]

My neck is straight. I started taking serrapatase it's amazing thank you ever so much. May God bless you 😊

[@tiffanychestnut6513]

Dr Mandell you are an answer to my prayers. I have been suffering with this never ending head pain since August and a 15 to 20 minutes watching this video and doing chin tucks without the other bad stretches I have watched on you tube and been doing, my head pain, and dizziness is so much better. I will do these exercise and keep my face out my phone so much. This pain has effected my daily life so much I have to improve my posture ASAP. Thank you so much for this information

[@roseannegagliardi7546]

Absolutely love your videos and thank you so much you explain everything so well.I am over the ditch in Australia and have been suffering worsening left side neck,ear,shoulder and arm issues for the last 8 months and now it’s getting to the stage I am starting to get excruciating headaches that go right up the back of my head to the my forehead and they will last for hours and I have noticed a slight tingling in the tip of my tongue but on the right side.Drs have ruled out stroke amongst other things but this pretty much started after visiting a chiro practicing the Gonstead method ! I woke 2 weeks after my 3rd visit with excruciating headaches that lasted another 2-3 weeks until I started seeing a chiro that specialised in cranial issues and dry needling which worked for a while but now my neck pain is starting up again and I have just got over a bad spell of vertigo and the nausea and lightheadedness that lasted around 4-5 days ….I now know after watching this that I have this condition .I also a subluxation (mid back) and chronic lower back pain since I was 19.I am going for an X-ray in the morning covering the cervical and thoracic area.This is being exacerbated by always sleeping on my left side,not being able to find the correct pillow and starting a desk job 6 months ago where I am on a busy switchboard 5 hours per day/5 days per week.I will do what you have recommended to do but if there is anything else I would love to hear about it as I refuse to go to a chiro again.

[@dumbquotes716]

I'm 18 and I developed sudden frequent contractions of the muscles in my neck especially when I study and it makes it really hard to do that and every doctor I went to didn't want to even adress the issue. I don't know what to do but ill try these exercises out for sure. Thanks doctor you're a great person

[@jonmorgan7621]

I have been in pain for days with vertigo all the symptoms and most importantly lots of pain. I have completely been doing the wrong stretching and after a few minutes just doing the double chin tuck I have relief. Incredible. So simple I was massively over correcting and possibly doing more damage to myself. Thank you for this channel.

[@elizabethw.454]

"Technology is making us sicker." So true, doc. Mentally and physically.

[@matend8125]

before technology the life span of humans was 30

[@obhobo]

mate Nd That's before antibiotics and sewage systems.

[@matend8125]

yeah i know.dont you consider antibiotics and sewage system technology ?

[@walmarthoodies9647]

mate Nd he means Computers, Phones, Social media etc...

[@kristopherhall971]

What a stupid comment, technology isnt bad, its lack of info on posture that is. I see all these parents and people in their 40's+ complaining about technology making kids have bad posture, um excuse me if you are the parent and you are actually concerned get off your high horse and teach them how to sit straight. We don't need to get rid of the greatest advances of a generation because people arent sitting straight (although I feel its more because the older generation feels insecure due to their lack of knowledge about it).

[@arjunm7542]

Perfect doc , the best doc on the internet i have seen most of your video they really help.thank you doc

[@geraldinereynolds1474]

Thank you Dr Mandell.. I saw this coming via my son and his pre-teen friends, he is now 20 and the years of being in this position for hours a day, either gaming, on their phones and now hours in class at Uni. However, I am not a doctor so I am very happy to be able to forward this to him as he is more likely to listen to you. I love what you do and am thankful every day for you and your content and advice. May God watch over you and bless you.

[@arya.5]

I'm 18 and it's the 3rd time in months that I've experienced this neck/shoulder pain with headaches and nausea... I didn't understand what could have caused it until I watched this video! I'll try these exercises for sure. Thank you so much!!

[@colleenmarie6265]

Dr. Mandell is one of the truly best Dr. I’ve seen in my life of 58 years, love him! He is so right. I’m almost crippled wish I found him much much sooner.

[@gamingwithcp6921]

Doc i have this problem and hialal hernia and cannot sleep well dont with side to sleep on when i sleep on back i feel better bam happy for you sharing this info and for making my life better love you doc

[@sakegaming13]

Thank you very much Doc... I mean, you're probably the best out there when it comes with quick but effective remedies.

[@stephanimaccarron130]

I was diagnosed with spondylitis 5 years ago and have gone through horrible bouts of spasms and pain. PT helped, but the MDs never explained to me about what it was or how to manage the disease. Thank you for this most informative video.

[@marilynwashburn4480]

I have this issue and yes, it has caused so many odd and painful symptoms. I'm so glad I saw this video because I'd just watched several videos demonstrating harmful stretches. 😬 I teach and am always leaning with head looking down and I just realized how much this has aggravated pain and stiffness in my neck! Thank you for this info!!❤️

[@ray-be-seen7495]

Thank you Doctor, this is exactly what I needed for my pain.

[@desireeadrian5722]

This is mind-blowing! I have cervical spondylosis, a bulging disc at C2-C3, Occipital Neuralgia and Trigeminal Neuralgia. My Pain Specialist/Neurologist gave me exercises with neck flexion backwards (hanging backwards); neck flexion forward (chin to chest); leaning head to the Left/Right to stretch and also to pull gently looking downward at a 45 degree angle and hold all for 10 counts. Which is absolutely shocking, because this lesson is explaining all of those movements are just causing more flare and more damage. Thank you so much for the clarification!🙏🏽🌻

[@junkcarsinc9467]

Man stop going to doctor they're already diagnosed you with too many diseases I got problems with neck too

[@wms72]

One wonders where these "doctors" got their degrees? In a Cracker Jack box?

[@mindyhardy5426]

How are you

[@arleneportsmouth1263]

I really appreciate the more lengthy detailed video's with images. I have had this condition for 35 years not due to a posture issue but due to being in an abusive relationship where at just 22 years of age, this guy whom I couldn't get rid of grabbed me by the are and swung me into a brick wall at an Anne Murray concert because he was angry that I was in the bathroom too long. I was is peak shape and a gymnast and he ruined my career. I have spent my ENTIRE LIFE LIVING in EXCRUISCIATING PAIN and not able to even be in a vehicle with an erratic driver because I am in so much pain for 2 weeks afterward. I have had SEVERAL seizures where I get electric shock in my brain from all of the issues caused by the abuser, William Normand Perkoski in Irvine, California. Biggest mistake of my life was to give him rides home from work at midnight when I had to drive 9 miles to go pick him up when my job started at 8am at the bank. I NEVER KNEW how to tell ANYONE the word "NO." I am hoping to one day find a cure to all the pain and suffering I have had to endure and all the events I could have participated in like having a boyfriend and children. Anyway, sorry for the long dissertation people... hope you are all well.

[@Cosmicoo82]

Thanks Dr! You’re always coming up with what I needed to hear at the right moment ‼️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mikhaelbt]

i was just recently diagnosed of this cervical spondylosis, i have few symptoms, tinnitus, vertigo, the pain on your eyebrow.. been searching for this video to know better about the sickness im having, thank you doc! you are a great doctor

[@Moonster.C]

I wish I have seen this before my neck and back pain ruined my life. I have spent tons of money and time trying to fix it, learnt and done those wrong moves you mentioned in the video. You have no idea how grateful I am. Thank you, thank you so much!

[@ahmedafify0]

I'm a doctor, i have cervical spondylosis. I really appreciate what you said, thank you so much

[@ednanayub]

Do you have nerve issues too?

[@elenadejesus7489]

Drs that admit they can learn from others or that they don't know everything is the Dr for me

[@ahmedafify0]

@Sumia Kousar i improved very much with changing my lifestyle especially the way i study.

[@wahmodijiwah4201]

@@ahmedafify0 please tell us how to study, it seems impossible to write without tilting your head forward

[@ahmedafify0]

@@wahmodijiwah4201 i used to use writing as a good way to remember things, but i started using my eyes more. But if your writing is must try to get it done in the best position possible, something better than nothing. best of luck

[@jerolynmambo4831]

I've been having severe back pain and posture problem and this video helped me greatly. Thanks doc!

[@gina8403]

Have suffered 6 whiplashes, discs are stacked upon each other with double bone spurs on each one. No one has ever given me more helpful and useful info than I learned here. Bless you!

[@julieanngsulit]

When im watching Dr. Mandell's videos the pain that i feel always go away. I feel the relief, i feel the comfort. Thank you so much Dr. God bless you always

[@jaderose5127]

Dr Mandell thankyou for your excellent video. This video needs to be shared in schools, college's areas of education to support cervical spine health in our young especially, high uses of the internet!

[@Fade007fade007]

Ur right

[@homayounshirazi9550]

Has anybody searched this person's medical credentials and current status of licensure anywhere in the United States?

[@maryburton-majure5350]

homayoun Shirazi ch5138 florida...but then YOU could have looked it up in like 5 seconds rather than alluding that he's misrepresenting himself. He accepts medicare which a lot of docs either DON'T or they bill for the difference which he doesn't. You should examine your own motives...bc he's helping a lot of ppl including me! Shameful man...really shameful.

[@travonmiller5279]

homayoun Shirazi jealous?

[@joshuajarvis2611]

Joshua Joshua💿mom 77787777

[@ThePoppster]

Thank you so much Alan. This is so helpful for me, and explains exactly what I'm experiencing, and what I've been doing wrong. Thanks again.

[@Runofthemill77]

Im currently GREATLY suffering from this. It sucks. So bad. Im only 45 ys old. And everything that was said in this video is completely spot on. But fixing this feels next to impossible. Im hoping for a miracle

[@JoseJimenez-mv6kj]

it takes years, but you'll notice the difference soon enough

[@hackneybitcoiner1651]

I’m with ya bud, I’m 39 and just had this diagnosed on 2 vertebrae in my neck with impingements in both sites. Absolute hell. Steroid injections and physio up next, fingers crossed

[@helenjones4270]

I want to thank you for giving me hope. I will be watching!!! Thank you

[@liliethedwards968]

Amazing you're so right about now everything. Blessing to you. Thank the Lord there are people like you still around.

[@caroleboucher2407]

I am so grateful to have found your video.. I am 63 years of age and have just been diagnosed with degenerative disk. Oh my heavens , what pain I had but now I am aeating a test to see what extent of damage has been done. This video is going to be at the top of my page

[@jacquimapp6661]

I have spondolthesis and have been told to do most of these same exercises by a physical therapist. I have noticed the ones requiring the turning of my head to the side cause pain, and now I understand why. Thank you for this video.

[@ncphu3149]

I watched this whole video on all fours with my head tucked forward and in.... felt relieved from my neck pain straight away... thank you so much Dr.

[@AntonioDe-Rossi007]

I wish somebody told me about this when I was younger because it's so important

[@jas4everchanged]

Thank you so much for sharing your expertise and giving God the Glory!!

[@kathleenkelley1743]

Dr., thank you so much for being you! I have suffered with neck pain for many year's, experienced neck surgery, botox injections (for pain), steroid injections, PT, massage therapy; the list goes on! A pain specialist 'accidentally' burned a nerve leaving me unable to lift my arm for months. What hurt me most is that this Dr threw me to the curb, refusing to help me. You have given me the most logical information and explanation that makes sense in understanding how to deal with my situation. Thank you so much and wish you were geographically close to me. I would hope to be your patient.

[@conniehall9668]

This was the greatest info given to me. I stopped all those stretches and just did the neck jut as I call it. My neck already feels better. And the heaviness is slowly leaving off my shoulders. Thanks

[@mayankyp]

1 week before my doctor told me i have spondylosis .....thankyou for explaining this so clearly. very effective video. but my doctor told me i spondylosis because of lack of calcium.

[@philt6654]

That's because many times they don't know what the hell they are talking about!

[@user-lp1jz8ns8m]

Amazing Dr Mandell. I watched this video, and certainly stopped every kind of wrong exercise I have been following. God bless you!!

[@annknitnut]

This is exactly what has happened to me. I had a C5-6 discectomy maybe 15 yrs ago. Terrible pain in my Scapula, neck shoulder, that radiated down my arm to my pinky finger, also numbness in finger. Took months for diagnosis! I had horrible pain, with no relief. Finally referred to neurosurgeon! Bam!!..had surgery in 2 weeks. Thank God! Moment I woke up I cried because I had NO Pain! Well now having repeat of same pain in neck/shoulder, Because I have not been well and not active and on my tablet Too much!!!!!! Your article is perfectly timed. I will see Dr soon and alter my tablet position and head position. Thank you for these great postings!

[@JJbro-rt5zu]

Hi. Are you still well

[@debdo1960]

Hairdresser 40 years. Your stretches have helped immensely. I have avoided surgery and no longer see a chiropractor. Thank you for all your great education and stretches.

[@nygiantschamps9340]

Wow . That's awesome.

[@DouglasD.]

What's wrong with chiropractors?

[@donotweep]

After 40 years i am hoping she got to retire and do something else. Those who have never done hair have very little understanding of how hard the job is on the entire body. So glad he recognizes this in this video

[@lisadee0276]

Doug D nothing wrong with a good chiropractor if you need one. But it’s nice to not need one. Many insurance doesn’t cover it, so it costs $$.

[@gunaletchu6071]

What did you do?

[@schays.p3254]

Doing the chin tuck exercise while watching your video, and it eased off my stiff neck. Thanks 💚 😊

[@phoenixxjean]

I’ve done years on and off physical therapy and light stretches and workouts…. Never made me feel entirely better. Once I tried your methods of stretches… I realized these are much much better for me and helped my mobility in my neck. I’m grateful for your information to give us knowledge

[@kt1696]

All I can say is thank heaven for our doctor Mandell. God Bless you for all you do. With love xxx

[@gabriellediaz6355]

Pain in the nape extending to shoulder is part of my daily life..wake up in pain and sleep in pain..😢

[@KevinScottMaines963]

Desire relief,.. Call me •682.500.9843• Peace be with you.

[@ldav2006]

Me too. Wake up with headache in my temples and ears. Head feels like dead weight. I never get headaches ao this is scaring me.

[@cauldron101]

Thank you! I came across your video accidentally. I have cervical spondylosis and have been dangling my head left, right, up, down, trying rubber bands behind my neck and many more making sometimes the pain even worse. Trying just the few you mentioned for four days reduced the pain by quite a bit, definitely more than 60%. I can even ride my road bike with a minimal of discomfort by the end of the ride! Thank you!

[@MaryAnn-yo6kt]

You have helped me so much! I was thrown from a car at age 14 and in a head on collision at 18. Lots of things that didn't hurt untill my later years. Wrong exercise for years. Thank you , you are a life saver.

[@andinoayala4254]

You are, unfortunately, a "rare one" among the medical community. Give Thanks and Continued blessings!

[@tracyallen8693]

So glad I watched this video. I've been following you for years now and you are priceless. I've been doing these neck movements all wrong, no wonder I'm in pain. Thank you for all your help. Now I can get my neck exercise with ease.

[@yodamama329]

Ohmygosh, answered prayer🙏🏼 Just got diagnosed w/ cervical Spondylosis which I have no clue what is...Thank you for this video, Dr Mandell❤️

[@priyankakharat4263]

Hello How are you dealing with the pain?

[@lynnsweb1]

Thank you for this informative video, Dr. Mandell. You're a blessing to many.

[@cutieshy3life]

Came here because PT is too high when the information is researchable. Thank you for this. I most definitely been doing the wrong thing.

[@ComePlayWithMe]

God bless you Dr. Mandell. Very informative, educational, good video ! Thank you !

[@soubiamahdi6851]

My daughter loves your videos

[@nancydisney1274]

I watch Dr. Mandell's vids and keep saying, "AMEN BRUTHUH!!!"

[@Nidge.]

Sadly Dr i waited ive shoulder issue and my neck its getting worse i really thank you for this video, nd ive turned on my notifications, i need to improve the discumfort and pain in neck back all start with shoulder issue, once again Dr thanks for the vid and all you do , Godbless

[@LightWorker12]

Thank you Dr. Mandela-I deal with this daily and really appreciate your explanation and exercise recommendations dos and Dont’s - I’m doing the right ones already and added one from your video. Love your channel. God bless you.

[@DMagnifyScentlady]

@@Nidge. i have the same condotion as you. You can messafe me privately and let’s share how to relieve the discomfort.I’m happy to share to gou what I’ve learned too.

[@ijeomaritaobu6292]

Thank you Doctor for the very useful explanations and warnings. God bless you for this public health service that you are doing. Many times our doctors and chiropractors are too busy to spend time making these explanations. The better we understand the anatomy and physiology of the problem, the better we can take and apply positive recommendations and avoid harmful ones.

[@edshank3897]

Good video! Dr. Mandell. I had a stiff neck for two years. Finally got diagnosed with spinal stenosis and disc degeneration. Received surgery with spinal fusion and doing great! I would say I feel about 90 % better.

[@cynthiapitt7548]

Thank you our hearts full! We appreciate all you teach us!

[@suzzinn6903]

As a permanent makeup artist, I hang my head over my clients faces for 8 + hours each day. I can’t thank you enough for the information- the reason behind the symptoms! I’ve experienced horrifying vertigo, dizziness, tinnitus. . . I will religiously do the exercises you laid out clearly and easily here! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@underestimatedsmilin2429]

27 years of this and this is the 1st time it's been explained to me.

[@breezelight3357]

How are u doing now?

[@LeoCormack]

Yes you are such a blessing to all of us; and helping us get better!

[@francescobertorelli7477]

My go to Doc! You have saved me so many times from desperate situations. God bless you and thanks.

[@tonilucas4464]

Love your videos. So informative. Thank you so much for the education and the help!!

[@ZENderista]

Best channel for neck pain in the web. Thank you, doc, you're amazing.

[@Gazija12]

Basicly the W.W.W open doors for many gifted Doctors to share their opinion

[@danishjabbar6905]

I agree with u . This guy is a genius.

[@richarddavis4378]

Great video, I have all those symptoms at the moment, probably from 40 years working as a painter & decorator. I have seen a neurologist and waiting results from an MRI. Even though my gp put my ear problems(tinnitus)down to the spine, the neurologist didn't think so, even though I said from my research it seems connected. I'm so glad you have explained it properly.

[@suzannelebeau4503]

Thank you. Ive had osteopenia/ osteoporosis for over 15 years, and seem to be allergic to the meds. I am a teacher who has mostly worked with preschoolers and special needs students. The tables are mid thigh height, so Iwas constantlybent forward. I had such rounded shoulders that I could not even lie down on my back withoutmultiplepillowsand intense pain/cramping. 5 years ago, I started doing exercises like these and band work/small weights for my shoulders. I can now lie completely flat without pain, and I rarely have the arm pain and back spasms. Thank you for getting the word out there.

[@erinmcdonald7781]

This has profound implications for this generation of kids who've spent 6-8hrs in front of a laptop for school most of this year.... Thank you for the exercise tips. I've been in physical therapy several times, and been given the "don't" exercises.

[@angelmagalona9651]

Thank you very much for sharing doctor,God bless you

[@motivationaldoc]

Blessings to you and your family.

[@emilykhaw9563]

Angel Magalona the truth to god

[@aidaportillo1745]

Dr. Mandell is a Real pleasure to KNOW YOU. ! I been having Neck pain for days and I STAR DOING THE RECOMENDED EXRCISE , ! THANK YOU SO MUCH , I'LL KEEP FALLOWING YOU

[@godyboy252]

It hurts to do chin tucks and before i could feel my c7 bone now i cant feel the c7 bone with my hand and i have weakness and numbness on my left hand What do you suggest m suffering from Dr? m 24 now

[@theofficialbros1730]

Thanks for the video. It was packed with tons of great info. The pain in my neck is more towards the left side of my neck. The X-ray came bask and the doctor said it was osteoarthritis so I’ve been very concerned and I want to take the appropriate steps now before it gets worse. Does anyone have any experience with cryotherapy for reducing inflammation?

[@annabellesmith2197]

I love watching & listening to your health forum I'm learning a lot how to take care our health! Thank be to God to have a Doctor like you!❤

[@orbekv]

I am watching this clip in 2023. He released it, 5 years back. Aa a victim of cervical spondylosis, I fully admit dat my poor posture caused dis disease. The surprise is , the exercises he indicated giving me great sign of relief. TQ doc!