Hip & Neck Connection: The Path to a Pain Free Neck & YOU

[@johngouin6466]

Just a quick endorsement - I just completed Taro's 14-day Neck Challenge, and explored a whole bunch of different connections to my neck, similar to this one. Since finishing, I've started the challenge over again, and these are the first few weeks in years that I haven't taken any painkillers for my crunchy neck and back. 100% legit, and highly recommended.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you John for your endorsement! So glad to hear you've started the challenge over again, and feeling better! Let's keep your daily practice going!

[@Harry00020]

Where is the link for this 14 day neck challenge?

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@Harry00020 this neck challenge was offered in January 2024. I'm doing this challenge again in late May, so if you're interested in joining me in 14 Day Neck Pain Relief Challenge, please get on my email list from my website, then, you'll received emails about it in your inbox :)

[@deborahflak2958]

I do a series of pelvic rolls every day but your cues made a big difference for my neck! I usually exert rather than sense and feel. Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome:)

[@denise2169]

I agree, and have learned to FEEL my body. What a change! Taro’s lessons have really helped me, too!

[@charleenhaynes3057]

I am becoming far more aware of my bodies movements and how it feels. I can now feel when l am aligned or out of sync with the ease of movement and less pain.

[@TaroIwamoto]

that's so awesome!! You're giving yourself a great gift by bringing your attention to your body!

[@charleenhaynes3057]

@@TaroIwamoto ❤️

[@justinfrawley6746]

This is crazy, the right side my neck was driving me insane for years. The people at the barber shop would always complain that my head would always end up tilting right and I got concerned because I never really realized. I was meditating today and was focusing on the tightness and that side of my neck and all of a sudden I realized it was directly connected to the tension on the lower right side of my back, right above my hip. I’d been trying to stretch my neck back to normal for years, but releasing the tension at my back above the hip immediately gave me relief. I’m going to try this exercise now and hopefully it gives me a better awareness of this part of my back/neck.

[@InspireLife]

This is so good.. Big relief

[@TheMytanger]

Thank you so much for saving me from so much pain Thank you 😭

[@lindarose712]

Super! Thanks, Taro, for sharing this gentle and generous message of integration

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're very welcome:)

[@BhuripanyoBhikkhu-n3q]

Amazing! I didn't think anything would happen because my head wasn't even moving at all during the exercise but I had twice the range of movement at the end!

[@emazey5044]

Did as best i could with cranky hips. Neck to the right was tight, loosened up after the exercise. Now i need something to loosen up cranky hips. Thanks Taro for your guidance. ❤

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure:)

[@BhuripanyoBhikkhu-n3q]

I wish I could like this video twice! Thank you Taro!

[@jimkovacs7]

Thanks Taro. I had a hip replacement some 14 years ago and now have one leg shorter and that has affected my spine, reflecting on my neck spondylosis. I subconsciously put more weight on the other leg..😅 These exercises help a lot. 🙏

[@TaroIwamoto]

Great to hear!

[@Friesie1]

Thank you, Taro. I'm exploring which movements feel the most helpful which include your teachings, pandiculation, and somatic movement. They are all related to each other it seems. I understand conceptually that everything is connected, but I feel challenged with truly sensing this. Plus I usually still end up pushing too far. I'm used to moving into discomfort, not pain. And maybe that works with some physical exercises. I'm also used to doing bigger movements to feel like I'm actually doing something. I'm trying to have more patience with moving really slowly, with smaller movements, and not focus on reps so that I can pay more internal attention. With doing this movement tonight, I didn't notice a change in my posture, but I think there was a very slight relaxation of my neck. I will aim to do this one every day for a week and see if I feel more noticeable results.

[@TaroIwamoto]

changing the way we act (how we think, move, sense, and feel) is naturally challenging. Many people have been trained well to push hard, but very few have learned how to sense own body. This is a part of the nervous system retraining. I was not naturally good at moving slowly, sensing my body, but I've learned this skill with practice. So there's no reason why you cannot learn this skill:)

[@Friesie1]

@@TaroIwamoto 😊 I agree. Everything takes practice plus consistency that we want to get better at.

[@womensintuition]

My neck felt like tight rubber bands turning left and right. After pelvic tilts it was significantly better . I have a lot of pain in the buttocks and upper hip areas , I think coming from my back… muscles are weak everywhere - need to get stronger. Every time I try to strengthen I hurt something. Any suggestions would be helpful, any at all. Thank you.

[@emazey5044]

Similar to what happens to me.

[@TaroIwamoto]

yes, you can learn to sense and feel your body more clearly and learn to move more optimally. People injure themselves, not because they are weak and tight, but because they are not aware of their body clearly. That's what I'm helping people with :)

[@AtomicMosquito]

Thank you 🙏

[@TaroIwamoto]

You’re welcome 😊

[@TheMTGMind]

great, thank you

[@TaroIwamoto]

You are welcome!

[@bpsutherland]

Thank you!:I love your content and will be exploring more.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Great!

[@AdeleReece-xp1fz]

This was another useful video and explanation for the connections through tour body, especially relating to posture. I am hoping with these simple exercises for the thoracic and hip that it will ease my neck pain and tension. Thank you

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@ZaraAzul]

Thank you! 💯

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@donnar4261]

Amazing, thank you so much!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're very welcome!

[@kimazz1]

Thank you

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:)

[@Lisa-Sirisa]

Thank you for this vdo🙏🏻 I'm wondering if a mattress/pillow relates to neck tension/problem. I've done pelvic exercise before bed and I feel fine. When I lie down on my bed, I feel tight on my neck and have a hard time going to sleep. When I wake up, my neck gets pain. Also my right jaw felt tighter and made noise when opening my mouth. I think my mattress is about 10 years😅 Of course it gets softer and some areas don't bounce back.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:) yes, a mattress/pillow can certainly affect your neck. I would experiment with different types of pillow, and mattress if you can.

[@arubhartiya8444]

Hi Taro Thank you for this gentle movement . Do you have any video that could help with chronic IT band tightness?

[@Ash-qs4wk]

What a huge difference in just a few minutes! Thank you so much Taro..❤️ My hands tend to go numb when I go to sleep, is this due to my neck? 🙁

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:) I would guess your hands going numb when sleeping is related to your neck, yes.

[@Ash-qs4wk]

@@TaroIwamoto ❤️

[@Harry00020]

What a stupid question to ask on the internet or over KZbin...if your hands are going numb...how can anyone judge what is happening over the net...people need to stop asking these questions and putting their and others lives in ⚡ danger

[@fazliadam8206]

Hi Taro how to pull pelvic from thigh. A bit confused. Can you teach. Thanks

[@geraldkurkjian2922]

Hi, do you have any expertise when there is mandibular involvement? Thanks

[@verofo9930]

Merci! Vos videos sont tres intéressantes mais c est difficile à tout comprendre quand on ne parle pas anglais! Dommage qu il n y ait pas de traduction en français...😢

[@leonardus6791]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@fingerprint5511]

What about if theres Whiplash in the neck and shoulder spur and disc degeneration at lower discs

[@TaroIwamoto]

if you want to improve your conditions, you need to discover your habitual movement patterns and how your movement patterns contribute to your current conditions, then you'll know how you can get out of those patterns. this always starts with you brining your attention to your body and observing how you move. that's what I helping people with:)

[@JosePena-zj7dy]

❤️😀👍

[@TaroIwamoto]

:)

[@Alexandra0707]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@TaroIwamoto]

:)

[@yellowdart6666]

Been " airplane deaf " because fake teeth and hotel water equals 😅 words that aren't fit to be repeated ... and yea Just hearing this video open had me roll forward and cure 76 percent of it before we even dive into it. Sharing this ❤🎉

[@lw7654]

Aren’t these just pelvic tilts that all pt’s have you do? Just curious?

[@Nevencilica]

Hmm not working for me, neck painful as usual. Maybe I should try some other techniques 🤔

[@audemontmorency3983]

Thank you ❤😊

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome 😊

[@tarotducheneblanc]

Wow! amazing. Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:)