Day 6 of 7 Neck Pain Relief Exercises - Unique ways to help your cervical spine feel great

Welcome to part 6 or this 7-Part Neck Pain Relief Series. These neck exercises may be appropriate for you if you have a lack of cervical lordosis or neck curve, herniated disc, chronic neck pain, cervicogenic headache, cervical disc degeneration, arthritis in you cervical spine, a pinched nerve, spondylosis or just want to maintain a healthy cervical spine and nervous system. If so, you are about to partake in a journey of stretching, strengthening, massaging, nerve flossing, balancing and neurologically enhancing your cervical spine. Keep doing the series as long as you need and even do your favorites over and over for maintenance.
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In this video you will use a rolled up towel or the Pro-Lordotic Neck Exerciser as a fulcrum to extend your head back and push into your neck curve. The Pro-Lordotic Neck Exerciser provides resistance while encouraging the lordotic curve in your cervical spine. You will activate your cervical extensor muscles and even your deep cervical neck flexor muscles. Imagine a tool that both mobilizes and strengthens at the same time. It is the most utilized tool in my chiropractic practice and 99+% of people will benefit from it.
After a car, bike, snowboard or other type of accident, the anterior longitudinal ligament can tighten and we can lose the lordotic curve that we had in the womb and that we were born with. This causes a deleterious traction force to be put on your spinal cord which can but stress on your whole nervous system resulting in a plethora of problems. The Pro-Lordotic Neck Exerciser pushes into the lordosis and can help re-stretch or elongate the anterior cervical structures like the anterior longitudinal ligament. This even helps hydrate thinning degenerated discs, breaking-up adhesions or scar tissue and encouraging imbibition or a drinking-in of fluid into the spinal structures from the surrounding tissues. This is an excellent “warm-up” before any postural/structural corrective chiropractic and is a stand-alone benefit to your spine and nervous system.
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0:00 Intro
0:03 Day 6 of 7 Neck Pain Relief Series
0:10 The Pro-Lordotic Neck Exerciser
0:39 Circles
1:42 Lateral Stretch with Arm Circles
2:31 Active Resistive Stretching
3:02 Lateral Stretch with Arm Circles
3:45 Active Resistive Stretching
4:15 Posterior Strengthening
5:03 Flexion Stretch
5:20 Rowing
7:53 Chin Tuck Lateral Flexions
9:07 Pro-Lordoctic Exerciser

[@Garagecouchofjohnnyyz]

As a plumber I appreciate you and your videos. My trade relies on my neck looking up or down for several hours a day for over 30 years. These exercises have made me feel wonderful and help my range of motion. Thanks Dr. Fields!

[@dradamfields]

Everyone needs a good plumber in their lives. Glad you're getting the benefit. I would add a foam roller or a double tennis ball to your regiment. Here's my silly video on the double tennis ball. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoGQnIyPeNaLbZY

[@AlinaS24680]

Omg I just love you! My ears got 'blocked' after an accident and treatments 6 years ago. There is constant pressure like as I am landing with an airplane (but I never land). Driving small hills already increases the pressure on my ears and there is no way to open them up. I have seen at least 20 different specialists over the past 6 years and none has been able to help me so far. I discovered your videos 2 months ago and have been doing the Neck and TMJ series twice a day. I have faith again something can change for the better! Thank you so much for these videos and for the humor you put in there which make me even smile while doing the excersizes.

[@dradamfields]

My heart is overflowing with joy that you have some hope, Josephine!!!!

[@nikkiespinosa8772]

OMG! Thank you so much Dr. Fields, I have been suffering from chronic neck pain for as long as I could remember. Its like pins and needles everyday. This has been an utter joy and relief. I can’t live without this now. Thank you. 💞💞💞

[@dradamfields]

Awe, Nikki!!!!! You can get through this, girl!

[@nikkiespinosa8772]

I have already shared your videos to other people who need it. Thanks again.

[@Majadotcom]

You are absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing these exercises with us. So generous! In these challenging times with so much health related stress, exercising with you every single day was a life saver. Thank you, keep doing the great work! 💪😊

[@dradamfields]

Will do!

[@victoriafarinasemeraro8050]

Feel such a difference today in rotating my neck. I had limited movement on my right hand side of my neck this time last week. Thanks for the vids!

[@dradamfields]

Wonderful!

[@tugruln]

i follow many videos of you, recommending to ones i love.. i must admit there is nothing annoying about you, the way you show the exercises, the way you talk, the way you explain facts.. you are just awesome! thank you for sharing your great knowledge, thank you for helping us heal..

[@dradamfields]

Just going through some older comments and so appreciative of this one. ; )

[@carlosblancoyoga]

perfect class!!! thanks Adam you are an excellent teacher!!!!!!!

[@dradamfields]

You're on-fire, Carlos! Keep up the good work.

[@endeavor8850]

Adam, your videos are relaxing, and relieving and really well done, it’s part of my routine and has helped me stay positive during this hell of a year, thank you :)

[@dradamfields]

Great to hear! More coming your way...maybe not as relaxing but ya gotta pump it up sometimes. Bring on 2021

[@endeavor8850]

Adam Fields DC haha it’s alright, I found work outs really relaxing

[@henjelucy]

The move with hands flat under chin and sliding head left and right was very insightful. So much tension and tenderness on one side.

[@kentcarlos]

Thanks again Adam. Unique stretches that really feel helpful. Fantastic.

[@dradamfields]

My pleasure, Carlos. Tried to keep you guessing and enjoying while you heal.. Peace

[@roseoconnor5846]

Been doing these exercises for a few weeks now and every day there’s big improvement. Since spring my left upper thigh muscle went numb. Been waiting ages for an MRI but I honestly have had so many crazy symptoms that I had to try to do something while I wait. So thank you for these wonderful videos. What is amazing to me is when I do these neck exercises, that left thigh muscle goes from numb to a burning sensation. So somehow whatever is going on in my neck seems to be causing the numbness in my thigh. The exercises are waking this muscle up. And I hope to regain the feeling there soon. These are great thanks again.

[@elsadalit1543]

The same , your big toe is shorter than your second toe maybe check it out

[@joannageiger9685]

Thanks so much..! This has been a game changer for me…..🥰

[@Poetry4Peace]

Yet Again amazing!! Just done this after my first oesteopathic healing, boi did he help, released tension with accupuncture in shoulders and a great soft massage thanks for pushing me forward. Love the new exercises can't beleive it's free 💓💓

[@dradamfields]

Feeling validated once again ; ). Some good core videos coming out in a couple weeks and more filming next month. I'm happy to take requests from you as you are enjoying a wide range of my videos. Sounds like you found a good osteopath...such value.

[@Poetry4Peace]

@@dradamfields Yeahhh my neck was tense so he massaged it out and manipulated my jaw to the remove tension. Just genius, also i think some thigh exercises for my tightness be great, also right swollen ankle which i have to always crack to improve mobility.. so i wouldn't mind that too and a chest exercise maybe when i get my low back adjusted it may resolve it but still hate how tight and compressed it is! Cheers

[@Poetry4Peace]

@@dradamfields also love the addition of the back exercises complemented in

[@dradamfields]

@@Poetry4Peace So happy to have you here taking care of yourself.

[@Poetry4Peace]

@@dradamfields yee thanks alot I've memorised so many of the NeckCersizes as i say Aha!👀📿

[@ruthcollins4236]

What a blessing,,thanks doc!!

[@danielat6107]

I had the absolute worst neck spasm last week, and this video series SAVED me!! THANK YOU!!! (also - this particular video made me LOL a few times - I love your energy!!!)

[@annicktorfs7596]

Love your videos. They really help. Thank you.

[@dradamfields]

I'm so glad!

[@ryanadamtexas]

Thanks doctor my body feels like a river when I watch daily adam fields 🙏🙌

[@dradamfields]

River of Life!

[@yolandecastielcohen1736]

Dr, Adam, I love your TMJ exercises, I love your neck pain relief exercises. Do you do CHAIR YOGA, EXECISES ??? Thank you.

[@dradamfields]

Hi Yolande. I work on so many people that are sitting too much. I like to have these people do less sitting not more. But i will consider doing it in the future. Thanks so much for the request.

[@stellyboots]

Speaking of how long it takes to feel better, I've been doing 1 TMJ video a day for around 2 months and my jaw is really releasing now. Guess I should have done 2 like you recommended but I'm going to do 1 neck and continue doing 1 TMJ. Thanks!

[@ShaabanMAly]

Excellent exercise for my stiff neck. I am doing HIIT every day with dumbbells. Do you think the stiffness of my neck is due to the daily exercise? witing for your reply. thank you.

[@dradamfields]

Hi Shaaban, Careful with overhead movements. Try to keep your shoulders down while doing them to decrease neck pain.

[@sga2540]

My neck is loving it!

[@dradamfields]

S W E E T ! ! ! !

[@syedarif9260]

Thanks Mr Adam

[@dradamfields]

You're so welcome! I love #6

[@laurarobichaud5747]

How can’t you love that man and Doc.❤😂beautiful personality,

[@leylak5653]

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[@dadodado885]

definitely neck is getting better range of motion and stronger in last 10 days or so thanks doc . was wondering if there are exercises to grow neck thicker ?

[@dradamfields]

Hmmmmm... You would have to use some heavier weight to get size.

[@dadodado885]

Gotcha definitely gonna look into it appreciate it ✊

[@beachousecozumel]

you are amazing..tks

[@dradamfields]

You are!!! : )

[@beatrizcaballero3675]

hello, I love your exercises and the encouragement you provide in all your videos. You bring a lovely energy, thanks. I feel like its helping me lots. I have a question, though. I have herniated intervertebral discs and stenosis in my neck: are the neck circles still good for me? I am reading conflicting views on this. The truth is I have been doing the circles, it doesn´t hurt and in fact my neck feels freer, however, I am also starting to have issues with vertigo and I wonder whether this may be the reason. Thanks in advance for your reply.

[@dradamfields]

I think a thoughtful and slow circle while listening to your neck is okay unless you get pain. Do around 50 of the occipital lifts and see if that helps your vertigo. If not, check out my ETD video: Eustachian tube dysfunction  kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z162i2SoZsmhntE All the best.

[@beatrizcaballero3675]

@@dradamfields Hi Adam, that's so helpful. I am looking forward to checking out your ETD video. Thanks a million, your videos a really helping to turn this around. All the best.

[@nancystaquetlievin4261]

After this it's better heat or cold ...with the towel I did a little massage to warm all the neck .... Many thanks...

[@dradamfields]

Good move with the massage. For flared up symptoms, try 15 min of ice after the workout. It could help you push through the neck series. I wish you the best.

[@maybelenelozada1444]

Love this! Thank you! ❤️

[@dradamfields]

You are so welcome!

[@julielazaroff4796]

This is a great video. When I reach my arm out to side, it is incredibly tight and painful. Do you have any other videos that work on this as the main focus? I think it is from computer work. Thanks, Julie

[@julielazaroff4796]

What is being stretched when the arm is reached out to the side with the circles? I need more exercises for this. It is so tight. Thanks.

[@GentlyRains]

Awesome

[@dradamfields]

No, you're awesome for doing what it takes.

[@ginaw3884]

Dr. Fields, this always feels better after I do these exercises, but I do experience dizziness as I am doing the first exercises. What might the reason for this be? It is getting better...just curious...

[@dradamfields]

The extension (when your are bringing your head back) could be making an occipital misalignment worse. This would be a top possibility. Try doing a 45 degree neck stretch to the front to open that space between the base of your skull and your neck. Also, try the occipital lift prior to doing the video. Getting to a chiropractor that will adjust this area could help you if my guess is correct. Many people have this when their ergonomics are bad. Laptops are a big cause of tightness in this area. You've got me thinking...i'm going to do a Q&A video on this. Thanks for your comment.

[@ginaw3884]

@@dradamfields Dr, Fields, I feel you are "right on" with this assessment! I will put into practice your suggestions. I will also look forward to your Q&A Video!!!!! Thank you!

[@lizwildecoaching]

These videos are fantastic Adam. I'm so glad I've discovered you! One question please: I live in the UK and would love the buy the pro-lordotic exerciser but the P&P from the site you recommend is $71 - more than the item itself! Would you or anyone else know where I can buy one of these in the UK? I've looked everywhere with no luck.

[@dradamfields]

If you find one, let me know.

[@ginaw3884]

Adam, would it be okay to use the pro lordotic neck exerciser throughout the day? I have a desk job and my neck gets really stiff. Or is there such a thing as too much of a good thing with the exerciser???

[@dradamfields]

I love that idea. 3x/day would be great. Let your neck tell you if it's too much but I'm for it. Glad to hear you are looking for more.

[@fatherandsontrainingyou5232]

I'm doing neck and shoulder exercises,I have troubles sleeping on my left shoulder(which I should do because of Hiatal hernia).I can't sleep on Beck.also can't sleep on stomach...when I do exercises I found hard to adjust breathing cause Hiatal hernia shortens my breathing and I'm all tight in chest ..also have kyphosis and discus hernia..so I must exercises but is heavy for me..I feel your exercises are good...if you have any advice on hernia Hiatal(massage, exercises)please share!! greetings from Montenegro!!

[@dradamfields]

I love Montenegro. I went there after watching Casino Royale. What a beautiful and unforgettable place! Class IV laser can be great for a hernia. It works with tissue healing. Mine is 60 watt and has helped many with hernias. Self massage or with a massage therapist is great if there are trigger points in the area as well a pulling down to help the hernia (plenty of info on the web on how to do this). Make sure you do core but not where you are aggravating the area. More static holds like plank, side plank, bird dogs, etc.

[@fatherandsontrainingyou5232]

@@dradamfields thanks for answers!glad u enjoyed in my country!

[@famaya2422]

Hey Adam! Unpopular question but, is it normal to feel emotional after doing this exercises? Like wanting to cry, or scream ( anger), etc.. Thank you for your work :)

[@dradamfields]

Awe, Amaya... I see it in my practice sometimes. There is a lot of emotion in the trapezius muscles and suboccipital area that can come out to play when they are stretched etc. Don't fight it..embrace it.

[@ginaw3884]

Feeling 200% better; greater range of motion, less tension and stress in neck and upper body. Do you sell these videos on DVD form? Would love to purchase any and all of your videos to have (in case the power goes out!) My sister and I do 2 -3 of your programs daily. They have reduced pain, strengthened our bodies, increased flexibility and mobility and we are looking fitter and fitter every day! What more could one ask for? Ok...world peace? However, I do believe the videos are contributing to world peace....at least in our lives! We are in Rhode Island...wish your office were closer; we would definitely be clients! Like they say, one person can truly make a difference!!!!! Thank you.

[@dradamfields]

I smiled, I laughed and my heart was touched. Thanks so much for the affirmation. You went to the core of what my goal is for people.

[@ottovonneumann4018]

Thanks mate

[@dradamfields]

Happy to help, Otto!

[@angelacannella3390]

thank you especially the michael jackson move ☺️👍🏻

[@dradamfields]

Nice to see you're doing the series, Angela. Mamasemamasamamamaboosa! : )

[@julietownes7318]

My chiropractor told me I'm never gonna heal because I have torn ligaments I don't accept that thank you for being here do ligaments heal

[@dradamfields]

Depends on the situation but I have helped hypermobile joints by mobilizing the fixated joints near by, class IV laser therapy and (believe it or not) light repetitive axial distraction traction with the Pettibon Cervical traction. If you'd like to go over it in more detail, go to my website and let's have a telehealth call www.fieldsfamilychiro.com

[@engelasadat1604]

❤

[@terezczako2683]

🙏🙏🙏

[@dradamfields]

i love this one too ; )

[@jasoncasper1373]

DAY SIX! IM BACK

[@dradamfields]

I love day 6. One I go back to a lot. Enjoy!

[@beautyofislam6579]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@dradamfields]

All the way to video 6 now, Mahi Mahi! Good job!