Home Treatment for Occipital Neuralgia | 5 excellent movements to relieve pain

[@manosskar2310]

First excercise is so painful! I can pinpoint exactly where the discomfort is! Holly smoke! After massaging the area for several minutes i manage to do it with less discomfort to the point where it only feels as if my muscles are extremely tight! Thank you so much!! I finally found something to do with this that actually feels as if something is working!!!

[@reniervanrooyen3417]

Brought so much relief first time trying❤❤❤

[@cnieman6828]

WOW. Thank you. This helped me get relief immediately!

[@star.cat.]

Thanks for this! As soon as I did the first exercise (the chin tuck), I could feel where the pain was coming from! These exercises make me feel the appropriate stretches at the right points! Thank you! Such a weird pain - not the head…clearly where you have highlighted top of the neck. Very educational, thank you!

[@manosskar2310]

I thought i was the only one, i could pinpoint where the affected area is immediately with the chin tuck

[@sheilarajan7431]

I am 66 yrs,often get this headache and your exercise works

[@nataliabrand5182]

Thank you so much. I’ve been in so much pain and found relief with these exercises

[@AnthonyThe6reat]

You are a godsent, thank you!!

[@fieryarrow11]

Thank you so much. The flare has lasted for over 8 hours, and it was so painful to the point of crying. Having tried your exercises the pain has dropped 98% Thank you so so much!

[@DebbieEgress]

Started with Occipital neuralgia in mid December and it has been debilitating. Followed your video and have had relief. Hoping it will continue. Thank you!

[@harper_anne2089]

Mine started 3 days ago and it makes feel like I'm losing my marbles and depressed. Watching now.

[@itexperience]

How's your situation now?

[@nanhand99]

I've been going through this for 2 months, and it is debilitating I have c3, 4, and 5 degenerated discs , so much pain I will try these , hopefully they give some relief 🙏🏼💕

[@jackiecoleman4637]

This was very helpful. I felt relief immediately!

[@Train_vlog]

Had u checked in CT scan

[@margaretpeelen3968]

Good for you ❤

[@mayraestrada-perez6047]

Hello 👋 I’m 34 and I had a chiropractor that created a herniated disc. Which required spine surgery. now my neck hurts a lot.Due to the change in my spine. It’s now going left. Well These exercises have done worked for me so Thank you and god bless.

[@tomgutman7210]

Your exercises have been very helpful. What do you recommend is the best sleeping position and type of pillow to mitigate the pain? For me, this is when I have the worst pains.

[@LindaTierney-l4m]

Will try daily. Starting pt. Have had this pain for two years. Cant wait to feel better. Thanks for the video.

[@Tullex2]

update please ,how are you feeling now?

[@anonymouse1593]

I have been suffering from tinnitus in one ear for over 2 years now. It was only recently that I discovered the possibility of occipital neuralgia. Your exercise has decreased the volume by over 90%. This morning I woke up to silence for the first time in years. I cannot thank you enough

[@Pavel_Franta]

what about now, when hype decreased? Are you going better or you got proof your tinnitus is hypersensitive nervous system that reacted very well to hope?

[@anonymouse1593]

@@Pavel_Franta it is much better and barely noticeable at times. It has also reduced scalp pain which I thought was a skin condition. So yes I’m very happy.

[@mannsinghs]

I have a friend with same issue and she suffers from lot of pain as well - Please suggest which are the top exercises that worked for you and what type of doctor specialist you showed to?

[@saragry1339]

Thank you so so much, I'm endlessly grateful for these exercises, they help me enormously. Everything about this video is perfect. Clear, simple, easy to follow, no disturbances, and most importantly it really relieves my recurring intense occipital pain.

[@kimjoshuabartolome4022]

Thank you! got the relief I've been looking for

[@foleyproductions6372]

Thanks for these exercises! I’m hoping for relief from the pain and to be able to wear my hair in a pony tail again.

[@SoundGGirl]

Thank you for this. These exercises do work. The chin tuck is extremely helpful. Although I don’t have this as a permanent condition, due to a poor sleeping posture, I can wake up with this aggravated nerve. It is honestly the worst pain I have ever felt. The pain is so bad, my body goes into a strange panic mode, causing intense nausea and projectile vomiting. You feel like you want to die to end the pain and nausea.

[@strawberryorange3755]

Are you any better?

[@SoundGGirl]

@@strawberryorange3755 thank you for asking! I am much, much better. Over the last year, I do get the odd flare up, but what helps is if I keep the neck moving (for eg, when I get up and it’s throbbing, I’ll do the chin tuck exercise, move my head side to side and look over both shoulders for ten minutes or so). Also, popping a couple of pain killers really helps and I can get on with my day. I haven’t had a bad flare up since I posted this message. Hope you’re well yourself :-)

[@johnnjoroge7802]

Even search for dr mandell vids they are helpful also

[@koalachaos2158]

I found these exercises to be very helpful. Many thanks.

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Thank you, its painfull but it works

[@silviasanchez-db1re]

How often should we do this ?

[@vinayawalimbe2624]

Thank you so much for the video 🙏 This has helped me found relief with these exercises... Thank you so much !! 🙏

[@Komalrajput72]

Hello

[@hazrajuteram4296]

What do you for instant relief when the occipital neuralgia trigures?

[@nialoldbridge]

Thank you 🙏

[@helenekempe1650]

Great instruction - thank you so much Beth. 💖💖💖💖🤗🤗

[@cherishmoments6032]

Thanks for this video. From past three days I having throbbing pain in back of the head

[@nicky2071]

Wow es casi un alivio instantáneo 😮👌🏾

[@leafXIV]

I was drenched in sweat after a workout indoors, then I went out for five minutes to grab something. It was windy and cold outside, In the back of my mind, I knew it was dangerous, and it was. Because that night I felt I got down with something. The next morning, I woke up with a slight fever. I was still able to function normally. I didn’t even look sick to the people around me, I also didn’t tell them. At night, it got serious, I felt and looked sick. Fever, shivering, aches, bad enough to keep me in bed most of the day. The following night is when I got hit by the stabbing pain behind my left ear. I had never had that in my life and I’m 41 years old. It was a throbbing stabbing pain every two minutes or so. The first night it was not that bad, kept me up a lot of the night, but also could still get some sleep in between the attacks. (The stabbing would stop for an hour or so before resuming). The following night, that’s when it became horrible. What I thought was already painful the night before increased twofold and this time, there was no respite. I couldn’t sleep. I was actually screaming every time I got hit. So I had to wake up my wife this time. That’s the night I started researching on KZbin. I found MotivationalDoc’s videos first, they were helpful maybe, but I didn’t feel any significant relief from doing the exercices. This is the video that really worked for me. The chin tuck and the stretch really gave me instant relief which lasted almost an hour. For me, that was a huge progress. I was literally screaming every 30 seconds at some point. During that hour, I researched more and learned about Occipital Neuralgia. There was no single trigger or cause for me. When I think back, I did have some very minor injuries from on my left side. Then I strained my left forearm muscles during a workout, which I thought was not too bad, but I could clearly feel some nerve pain in the center of my hand, running up my arm. Basically, the muscles you use to make a fist, to grip. I overworked them. And it turns out the nerves there link back through the arm, shoulder all the way to the occipital area. Plus, in general, I do have bad posture that presses on those neck muscles. After that hour, the pain came back fresher than ever. It started hitting me as frequently as before, and this time, these exercises had no effect whatsoever. I found another video advising a full body massage. My Wife massaged the whole left side of my body. That helped. It calmed down to the point I could get some sleep. In the morning it was good. I even thought I was healed. Then It came back around noon, and started stabbing me to the point of screaming the whole day and night (it gave me a few breaks because I could take a few short naps). At this point, nothing in the videos worked anymore. What did help was heating pads right under my neck and not moving too much. Remember, THIS WAS ALL HAPPENING IN THE MIDDLE OF ME HAVING THE FLU AND FEVER! Just sitting up for more than a couple of minutes was hard. I had to muster all my energy just to go to the bathroom. I was too weak to do any meaningful exercises. My only hope was to believe, this nightmare came with the flu, and it will go away with the flu. I was right. As I was progressively recovering from the flu, the occipital neuralgia also got less and less painful, albeit just as frequent. The last day, it was still stabbing me every minute, just was not painful enough to get me to scream. My temperature went down, I felt almost recovered, I could got out on walks now and it was still there, but very mild pain. I forgot to mention that the last couple of days while it was still bad, it even spread to the right side too! There was a time I was getting hit from both sides at once! I think the whole thing lasted five or six days. It was horrible. I read accounts of people living with this for weeks, months or even years. I prayed to God. I asked him to spare me and my pain went away with the flu. The underlying cause is still there : Tight muscles under the base of the skull. Right now the left side tiny muscle is tight as piece of rubber. My wife even thought it was a bone, but I asked her how come there’s no such bone on the right side? My fear is that next time I get down with the flu, this horrible thing would come back with it. So, in the meantime, I’m working on my posture and still doing these exercises. Even though right now, I don’t feel any pain at all.

[@Daniela-w5o]

Your reply gave me a bit of hope. I just survived 2 days with high fever and now on day 3 I’m stuck with this stabbing intense pain from my neck up the back of the head every 15 seconds. At least for now I can be hopeful it really is related to the flu. 😅

[@margeryspinoza2895]

Thank you; very clear guide and effective!

[@elisabeta601]

Thank you ! Very helpful!

[@shailashahidullah4812]

How can i create pressure on the pituitary gland area, please? Please, HELP.

[@faheemunnisa2350]

Please suggest treatment for head tremors.thanka

[@animeelfgamer2412]

Thank you for your video. I am new to occipital pain. It's only on my right side - stabbing nerve pain. I loved the stretch with my hands behind my head. I have tried pregabin, muscle relaxers, aleve, steroid shots in my neck, cucurmin, etc. It went away for a month but came back. Currently waiting to get into my doctor for more shots. It's so irritating.

[@LifeFlight-]

Feel ya

[@AhmedKhaled486]

so ,what happened after

[@Momskitcheninnl]

Same I too have In right side.

[@silviasanchez-db1re]

Thank you , thank you 💪🏼🙌🏽

[@Dzaiiixoo]

Been suffering with this for 3 months and now I haven’t feel it in 2 weeks. Hopefully it will continue 🙏🏻 Here’s what I did & hope it will help you too. I did these Stretches slowly & carefully. I Watched my posture💯 & using my phone less as we tend to look down for such long time and gives a lot of pressure to our neck. Started sleeping on the floor it helped my back to align perfectly with my head when sleeping ofc. with the help of a thin pillow and another pillow under my legs to support my back. I sleep on my back the whole time it doesn’t give pressure on my neck. (It does hurt my back but now I’m used to it) Exercise, for now all I do is walk & run. Hope it will help you guys.💕🙏🏻

[@a.m4404]

what kind of sxmptoms did you have i been getting random sharp stabbing pains in my head neck behind ears forhead temples daily for over 2 months its frustrating

[@aliceclearmanphd984]

WOW. Thank you. Neck pain blossoming into headache is just what I need to enhance my experience of breast cancer treatment.🤕 Thank you SOOOOO MUCH!!! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! 💗💗

[@MovementFunction]

You're welcome, Alice! I hope these help to relieve your headaches and I wish you healing and recovery!

[@taki384]

Thank you these exercises really work : ]

[@swetha0585]

Very helpful

[@pramosomar1063]

Very effective.Thank you!

[@TommyDrivas]

Hi, the video has been helpful. But I have been feeling discomort and tension around my head for about 4 months now. It feels as if a rubber band is wrapped around my head and its always tight. Almost like a rams horn feeling around my head. Its tight right above my ears on both sides, goes a little towards the top of my heads and then back to the base of the skull. What should I do? I have been uncomfortable and feeling this tightness all day long for about 4 months now and nobody has been able to truly help with answers or to resolve the pain/tightness. Thank you!

[@elli_1997]

@tommydrivas Hey Tommy! I’m in the same boat as you. Same timeline have had pain and scalp pressure at times , seriously like a tight band! I thought it was my sinuses but none of the doctors have been able to get me relief. I’m thinking of a holistic approach at this point. Have you tried a chiropractor? Also what’s your stress levels like?

[@welshsam14]

This video was particularly helpful to me - thank you|!

[@shar1120]

Very helpful

[@sharonhenderson1207]

I have bone spurs and herniated disc in my neck and I started experiencing sharp pains after a major migraine

[@canoegirl6335]

I have ( what I think) is occipital neuralgia only on my right side. It moves up over my temporal area as well. Is this also normal to have one side only?

[@margaretpeelen3968]

It is mostly one sided

[@robbrien8506]

Can these be done while you have a shingles outbreak around the ear and neck, which is causing excruciating lesser occipital nerve neuralgia pain constantly?

[@MovementFunction]

It's okay to try the exercises, but keep the movements very gentle. If you feel increased pain when doing the exercises, stop right away.

[@KenanTurkiye]

Thank you for this video, always looking forward to neck vids.

[@ofra.health]

Excellent, thanks

[@annettejacobsen6035]

I just went to a specialist there giving me injections in the side of my head the way home car ride i but my sholder out the headaches have been extream i cant even help myself anymore 💔 ill try this ive been vomiting from to much pain

[@nm_1008]

i get occipital neuralgia frequently . it comes following a spasm in neck muscles . i want to stop it completely. it has deteriorated the quality of my life . sometimes i loose hope too . my scalp burns like hell. i get light and sound sensitivity too . please tell me why do i get neck spasms again and again . is it weak muscles or what ??

[@margaretpeelen3968]

I just found you . Great thank you xxx

[@MichelAgaibi]

I hear sounds of clicks in my occipital bone i do those exercises or as i roundly spin my head

[@darrend2035]

I’ve noticed my upper SCM muscles are also sore and do replicate the pain , They are very close to the occipital area Have you seen other patients the ON have these symptoms?

[@MovementFunction]

Yes, it is not uncommon to experience soreness, tightness and provocation of pain in the SCM. Posture correction is very important.

[@reggiepathak9684]

great exercises thank you gorgeous

[@nekontam4210]

Hi Beth, appreciate your advice please! I am suffering from BPPV for a long time, but started feeling off balance for some time now. Did all tests, MRI, and all is fine - but I am bouncing left and right while walking , just horrible, I am becoming desperate 😞. Please advise if you think this is neck related or what should I do 😞. Thanks!

[@MovementFunction]

Hi ne kontam, have you had a vestibular evaluation? Typically, this is done by a neurologist, audiologist or ENT (ear, nose and throat). In some areas, a physical therapist may able to evaluate you and begin treatment if appropriate or refer you to another provider as needed. If you would like to talk further, please send me a private message via my website at movementfunctionmaui.com/contact-1 and I can provide further information.

[@tawahalp4716]

Thank you thank you thank you

[@lw7654]

Hi Beth, I’m posting this here, not really about this video but still wanted to ask and see what you say. Thank you I have done isometric exercises on my neck before but wasn’t consistent. I have one sided scapular/ribcage issues that still no one has figured out but it is causing cervical issues, big time. I’ve tried strengthening /stabilizing my shoulders which I need a d for some reason something is inhibiting my progress. I just know it would take the stress off my neck and I wouldn’t have to mess with my neck. However, still can’t find an exercises/s to fix that area. In the meantime, I guess I want to restart the isometric neck exercises. I was reading pros and cons of isometric neck exercises and came across this. Is this true and if so is there something diff I could be doing. I don’t like the fact it mentioned blood pressure issues maybe. “the cons of isometric training are: Nervous system fatigue. Cardiovascular system can be affected as well. Increase blood pressure. Affects coordination, and. Decreases soft tissue elasticity. Thank you

[@MovementFunction]

Hi LW, I apologize for the delay in responding to your question. I have not had any patient experience the 'cons' mentioned. I don't know where that information came from, but I suppose if one used a great deal of resistance and held their breath at the same time, the excessive isometric exertion could have side effects. In the video, I specifically included the instruction of using light resistance and continuing to breathe. With light resistance and consistent breathing, I don't see those cons occurring. Now, as with many other exercises, if someone has a history of cardiovascular disease, arterial blockages, or other significant issues, there could be side effects. If you have other conditions or concerns, definitely check with your doctor.

[@lw7654]

@@MovementFunction thank you Beth!

[@a.m4404]

i started getting random sharp stabbing shooting pains in my head forhead temples ears neck 2 months ago my MRI of the head was clear just the neck MRI showed a Kyphosis i dobt know what to do to stop this stabbing pain

[@damilolaagubata]

You may have occipital neuralgia.

[@XX-166]

How do you incorporate these stretches in therapy for a fusion C3-C6?

[@MovementFunction]

These exercises can all be done after fusion (after the initial healing phase, approximately 4-6 weeks post-op). Start with small movements and stop if anything causes pain. If you are already seeing a physical therapist, tell them about these exercises and ask for their assistance in weaving them into your program as appropriate.

[@XX-166]

@@MovementFunction had the fusion in 2020 so I’m good post op. Thanks for the incorporation of these exercises with the current condition. Looking at PRP and Prolotherapy as options also. I had PRP on my knee with awesome results.

[@jabirsahara600]

Thanks ..

[@TmrXkm]

Is it normal to have back pain since i have this occipital neuralgia?

[@carolmason9386]

I keep hearing the neuralgia pain is sharp or stabbing. I have suffered with an itch that has been driving me crazy. In addition I have the pain behind the left eye and sometimes from the base of the skull over the top of the head. I will start these exercises tomorrow. I was just wondering if anyone else suffered with the severe itch. I have also lost a lot of hair, probably from scratching.

[@RitaBeaton]

Yes I have this tingling, itching , it feels like there are bugs crawling around, also feels like tiny needles being stuck in my scalp. I'm scheduled to get a occipital nerve block next week.

[@carolmason9386]

@@RitaBeaton thank you for your response. I hope the nerve block is a success. I am curious if you have been doing activities that caused your neck to be curved upward. An example would be gardening, pulling weeds something that has you bent over with your head raised? Just curious if this aggravated the nerve

[@e_vantuallythenomad6916]

Thank you

[@KingExca]

I have a question and i hope someone answers this, is it ok if itd hurts while im doing this? Im doing the exercises in the video for the first time and it hurts while doing so, is it normal?

[@MovementFunction]

Mild stretch discomfort is normal, similar to stretching any part of your body, but there should not be pain. First, be sure that you are doing the exercises with good posture and be gentle. If it is still painful, discontinue the exercises.

[@KingExca]

@@MovementFunction what i feel is where the pain comes from, like when doing thr exercises i can feel where the pain comes from and what it's radius, is it normal?

[@MovementFunction]

@@KingExca Ah, I understand what you mean. It's normal to feel the area of the pain during the exercise and it's okay if it is temporary, goes away or returns to baseline when you stop the exercise.

[@drae2u]

I think mine came from working at Amazon. I had to stand for 10 hours, bending my neck down to use a computer. They refused to provide me with a chair.

[@peace8096]

They refused you a chair for 10 hours! Wow! Hope you're doing okay now.

[@SecurityOfficerKellyAnne]

I worked there also. It was abusive physically. In the first week they demand 55 hours of manual labor and no chair.

[@lesleyvanreenen4467]

Wish we could see the towel roll placement when you aren't lying on it....

[@MovementFunction]

Good point! I will record and post a short video to show the towel roll placement. I'm adding to my shot list...

[@dadagaming2.025]

Please guys listen to me i was struggling with occipital neuralgia the pain was unbearable but i feel so relaxed after doing these 2 things number 1- exercise number- 2 cupping (hijama) im muslim and someone told me to try this last thing after all these doctors n etc etc i swear everyone put 8 cups on your back i swear to god you'll all feel the difference and relief from pain i beg you guys to do this if you wanna live a normal life and let me know how you people feelafter all this please go do hijama (cupping)

[@jordanbelongia3328]

Please explain better

[@tarikhelo4269]

I heard it works !

[@jomardedil1047]

Hi brother. can you explain better. i want to try ❤

[@CanavarınHayatı]

​@@jordanbelongia3328 hacamatın ne olduğunu araştır.

[@hubbert5830]

Need more imfo.

[@glennbuss9660]

DIY making a book shelf to hide cable wires

[@miroslavgruev8223]

those just give me more headache

[@georgenatsis4481]

Me too..

[@dconthebay]

Same

[@raghadafifi1275]

انتي عسل والله ♥️😂

[@aname4700]

nothing works and i'm hopeless im going to kms

[@Carolina_girl86]

What’s Kms?

[@Leslie-qj1dd]

@@Carolina_girl86kill themeseIves. Kms: kiII my self

[@gs54322]

Listen up guys, i had major problem with this pain and i know what you are going through, i tired everything and didnt work, i finally had great luck and god helped me to meet a guy who does unorthodox physical therapy and he said your problem comes form your upper back muscles and that i have big muscle spasms im my upper back and trapezius muscles, he did a veryyyy painful massage on these muscles for me for like 10 days and i ended up feeling much better, so i suggest everyone going through this to check their upper back muscles and get their spasms treated it will change your life, and remember to drink water eat healthy take some magnesium and may god help every one that is dealing with chronic pain.

[@karenbisset4753]

Wow

[@puneet89ner]

Who is this lady, God? she may be god for patients

[@OLThomas-y9j]

can almost dead 85 yr old can do this ??????

[@CharlesFriezo]

itchy scalp when sleeping

[@genahxoxo_]

this didn’t work for me it made it worse 😭😣

[@ptts21]

Can you be my physiotherapist

[@MovementFunction]

I provide online services in certain geographical areas. Please send me a private message on my website at: movementfunctionmaui.com/contact-1

[@Noneofyourbusiness-rq9jq]

hi beth i recently had nerve blocker injection in the back of my head they helped but the pain has moved around to the front of my head around and above and in between my eyes . have you or anyone reading this heard or experienced this . because its driving me mad 🥲

[@TheLadybird60]

Thank you, this is so helpful.