How to IMPROVE your shoulder mobility with Feldenkrais Method

[@BajaBookworm]

Well, so far today you have cured my torticollis that has had me on muscle relaxants for a week and have improved my frozen shoulder 75% in 5 minutes. You have my eternal gratitude!

[@gobontu6224]

You deserve much more attention, thank you

[@hello_Blake_Alan]

Exactly. There are very specific things he highlights that are so important for achieving that mind body connection.

[@anthonykeller5120]

I think this will really help my billiards stroke. Stroke is all about timing, and even though one must stay still during the stroke this will make me more aware of my body during the pre-stroke, stroke, and post-stroke processes.

[@fred-jandejong244]

I don,t wanna share with others, none of my so-called friends deserve it. I would share it with you, because you are a good man

[@cw2544]

Like so many others have already said, these videos are worth your weight in gold (I would say worth their weight but videos weigh nothing). I've had all kinds of debilitating back, shoulder, and neck problems my entire life and I don't think I've ever gotten as much relief in one sitting as I have from your videos. This is my third video of yours and all have been top notch and SUPER effective. Like many others I've watched hundreds upon hundreds (probably thousands) of videos over the years, and although I've gone from borderline crippled to the best back health I've had in my life, this is some next level stuff. This is the most relief I've gotten from one sitting with any videos from any KZbin content creator, as well as from any paid courses I've taken. Your work will be a central component of my mission to age gracefully. I don't imagine I'll ever stop doing these motions/exercises. Thank you sincerely for your offering to the world - many of us appreciate it!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Wow! What a nice comment! This is exactly the reason why I do what I do and why i love what i do! Seeing and hearing positive stories make me so happy. Thank you so much for taking the time to write your comment!

[@CorImmaculatum]

The modern “fitness industry “ has done more to damage human bodies, than anything else. Feldenkreis has changed my movement patterns, in ways I could have never imagined. High intensity, and level of difficulty, has very little to do with ACTUAL benefit. I am a person who loves fitness and healthy lifestyle. Feldenkreis has changed the way I view human health and movement, and impacted my overall fitness level immensely. You can’t train if you are in constant pain, and can’t move properly. You shouldn’t have to fight through pain!!

[@bobcherrypie5436]

Wow this really helped : big difference at the end. Much bigger range of mvt. As much improvement than after a chiropractic session, but without all the external forcing. Thumbs up !

[@fred-jandejong244]

Your the best friend in the world in my eyes.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Get your FREE Movement Guide to Pain-Free Back here: mailchi.mp/6434a8b84f49/movement-guide-to-pain-free-back

[@kimkimsouza2031]

Even though the movements were slow, the relief was fast! The frozen side moved almost as well the other shoulder by the end of the video! I will be doing these daily! Mahalo!

[@TaroIwamoto]

less is more:) moving slowly = feeling, sensing, thinking slowly = more chance of reorganizing the nervous system and movement patterns to improve movement quality! moving fast = default/habitual movement patterns (that get us in the current place).

[@lindah0909]

Thank you i was in pain in my shoulder and neck very stiff and it work I gained mobility and stability and feel better thanks si much live yoyr videos.

[@omorikayoko]

The main thing that happened is the level of attention or presence these exercises bring when I follow your movements. Then my nervous system really engages and becomes very happy. 　先生のチャンネル見つけて、良かったです。本当に助かります！感謝でいっぱいの、サンタフェ在住、佳世子

[@TaroIwamoto]

コメント有り難うございます!　サンタフェかなり前に一度いったことあります。すごく魅力的な場所で又訪れたい場所の1つです。

[@danielacastro1355]

Found this account by chance wow thank you I’ve been using the hip and this one was great had burning to start with by the end mobility was easier. 🙏🏻

[@fred-jandejong244]

Fantastic, the pain went away!

[@olwenwilliams7301]

I had a pain in the right occiput when I started this session. It has almost faded completely. Never before have I been able to help myself. Thank you!

[@carlnyberg5953]

Thank you so much Taro. I have dealt with frozen shoulder issues for many years and have spent a lot of time and money trying to get relief, but the relief, if any, was always temporary and not overly effective. With only watching this video and doing the exercises once for each arm, the results are amazing. My arms feel light and my shoulder mobility is far better than it was...and the movement is pain free! Thanks you so much for sharing your knowledge, you are a life saver. I'll definitely check out your other videos and recommend your channel to friends.

[@nisterex3022]

Very helpful. Two minutes in you suggest that wearing shoes or socks do not matter, however, as someone with size 15 feet in a world of "one size fits all" socks, I can with utmost certainty confirm that it does make a very impactful difference on the effectiveness of the body scan and lymphatic movements on the lower part of your legs, thus affecting the sensation in your hips and entire body. Of course, this effect is more noticeable the larger your feet are. Not wearing socks, shoes and even underwear is what has made me progress much faster with these types of neurological exercises. This and other videos you have made have really helped me solve problems I have been stuck with my whole life. Thank you!

[@dianaliddelow7687]

This is the first time I participated in your video. I have shoulder bursitis and torn tendons. I was able to move more. Thank you so much. I will keep watching and tell my friends.

[@TaroIwamoto]

My pleasure! Glad to hear you were able to feel the difference. Thank you for watching and sharing!

[@kimmiles5550]

Thank you. This was very helpful. 🙏

[@CorImmaculatum]

Feldenkreis has changed my fitness in ways I never could have imagined. It’s too bad that so many “fitness experts” would overlook this as “soft” and “too easy”. With “systems” (I use that loosely) like CrossFit and HIIT, which are devastating to your body, especially if you aren’t trained and accustomed to that type of intensity, the fitness industry has done immeasurable damage to so many! I promise you, Feldenkreis can, and will, make so many positive changes to your overall health, which in turn, will make your regular fitness routine more positive and impactful. You can train at super high intensities constantly, which I highly oppose, but if you can’t move properly, you are just taking steps backwards.

[@suzievalenko9077]

Really terrific - been awhile since I've had time to do your exercises. Five minutes into this one, my body remembered what it feels like to use more than one body part to create a flow of effortless energy to move it. Great change from start to finish of the lesson. Unexpected reward: had a vaccination this morning - left upper arm hurt - after following with the right, I tried doing the rest of the lesson with the left one. Dull pain inhibited made the first couple of repetitions a little choppy, but very soon, even the pain of holding my arm up disappeared and the movement became smooth and I felt my rib cage, then my leg then my pelvis moving my arm. The throbbing I've had even sitting still with my arms down, is nearly gone entirely. LOVE IT!! Suzi

[@TaroIwamoto]

wow! What a nice reward you got from this movement lesson! I have to remember to do this lesson after i receive a vaccination!

[@mjparent222]

very good exercice. thanks.

[@paulettegoulard2826]

amazing awareness! thank you

[@pattydower4078]

Massive change... even though I am flexible but that is incredible....

[@TaroIwamoto]

Great! That's the power of the nervous system, and how adaptable it is!

[@700kida5]

You are a scientist!!!

[@cellamarcella1988]

Very helpful for shoulder mobility and stability... I feel they are movements that help each other, the more mobility through integrating the relationships of the rest of the body, it improves stability absolutely shown from this exercise, my shoulder felt micro shaky at the deltoid muscle and then felt so smooth after the practice, as well as range of movement of the neck, shoulder and ribcage. Thanks!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

yes mobility and stability co exist I think. What brings them together is coordination

[@jacquiel1239]

Again I say this was AWESOME! I can feel discomfort tiday in my ribs on one side of my back frim the shoulder gkass movements I did yesterday, likely because this muscles haven't moved in a looong time. Today I did this movement video. I broke my humerus 3 years ago and the shoulder/arm has never been the same, so I watched thus video. I was able to move my arm one foot further back than before! 😁

[@LambieSamba]

So very helpful! Whittling away the pain under the scapula! At the end, i was able to extend my arm @ 3 inches further, no discomfort. Thank you so much!

[@itagirabiacchi5205]

Amo suas aulas.....

[@petraterpstra9955]

Beautiful exercise to retrain the body and brain, very helpful. Thanks for sharing

[@YSB_California]

This is an amazing video too! Wow! I am glad I found your channel!

[@corinnaxcorinna]

Thanks ever so much for your videos Mr Iwamoto. I had multiple shoulder (right) surgeries March 1st of this year and was told to keep my sling on for 6 weeks. Needless to say my right side has atrophied a great deal. I did 6 weeks of physical therapy and regained a fair bit of mobility but the strength never improved. I was able to follow along with this video but I had to use my left arm since my right arm won't lift to shoulder height. At the beginning I was able to move my arm just past my left side. By the end of the video my arm could go directly behind my back and over to my right side of my back. I wish I had never agreed to surgery because I don't think I'll ever be able to do this with my right arm again. Anyone considering surgery, please research every possible option first. There are no do overs once they cut into tendons, muscle and bones...

[@TaroIwamoto]

yes i agree that Doing lots of research and get second and third opinion is a good idea.

[@renskeslijper9225]

I'm very happy with this video. It is good to learn that it is ok when the movement is very small. It is a start. 😃

[@carefreedelight2355]

I cannot thank you enough for such an illuminating video. I am so much more conscious of these relationships between the different parts of the body. I was within this lesson able to extend my very painful arm so much further and it became lighter. Thank you so much for your generosity and calmness in leading us through these sensational exercises .

[@margaretpennings3378]

Thank you so much Taro. At first it did not seem like my shoulder pain and limitation was changing. I continued on through the whole video and by the end was amazed that my shoulder pain was much less and I had more ease and movement in the shoulder. 😊

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome! Glad you continued on through the whole video, and felt improvement by the end of the video!

[@hello_Blake_Alan]

I believe your videos serve a very important purpose. You have a great understanding for the type of healing you are trying to teach. You have some of the best mind to body connection exercises I’ve seen out of hundreds of other video series. These movements may sound simple but the patient you emphasize and the details you give are so important and hard to convey and you do it well.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you very much for your comment! With attention and own body, we can improve our functions and capacity and potential!

[@suegalloway9678]

This was a brilliant video, thank you! In 20 minutes of following the movements, I can now move my arm and shoulder from only a few inches to fully stretched out! Amazing technique 🙏🏾

[@TaroIwamoto]

thats wonderful!

[@maureenthum2617]

My arms moved a full foot father at the end of the exercise. Amazing change in mobility

[@TaroIwamoto]

that's wonderful!

[@olwenwilliams7301]

Your lessons are simple and amazing. My neck feels so much better. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Wonderful!

[@user-ws3st7hu2l]

At the end of the movements, my range in the frozen shoulder was extended. I felt a tightness near the neck-shoulder area and a discomfort in rib cage adjacent to the frozen shoulder. I will keep practicing. Thanks for doing this video!

[@miuasri6384]

Wow amazing simple movements, I felt less pain at the end . Thank you 🙏🏻 ❤️

[@MissBibipatata]

Thnk you, your lessons and videos are changing my life! I am truly grateful for your generosity, sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@vividwednesday659]

This exercise was wonderful for my frozen sholder! You really made me amaze myself :) Thank you - I am very eager to try your other exercises as well!

[@rudgy7017]

This is insane🔥🔥 mobility is improving with every video!

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thanks for watching! Please check out my "Shoulder and Stable Shoulder" lesson here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mV67n6Vjpqd1hqc Suggested book(s): - Awareness Through Movement: amzn.to/3jrRZ70 (*my amazon affiliate link)

[@mjparent222]

excellent!

[@susank.8813]

This was very helpful and informative ! Thank you

[@kallyann1079]

Thank you so much! I've had painful shoulder movement for yrs and I'm amazed at the results of what you are teaching

[@TaroIwamoto]

wonderful! thanks for leaving comment

[@butchjugueta593]

Wow this is great and simple.I have been doing stretchings in different styles but this one is so effective and simple and so effortless! WOW! God bless you!

[@butchjugueta593]

Im a senior citizen age 62.By this age my body is so stuck up and flexibility is so down.Other exercises makes me nervous cuz i might do damage to my old body but with this exercise i feel so safe with.Thank you Taro for sharing this to us especially with us elderlys.Am now a fan of yours! God bless you!

[@maryellensmith3063]

Your lessons are giving me a great deal of relief. I shared with my sister 😃

[@TaroIwamoto]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[@gloriamaurer6007]

Fantastic. Thank you so much. What a difference it makes dpi.g these simple movements.👍

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear! no fancy equipment or complicated exercises are necessary for improvements! all we need is our body and attention!

[@kathrynmoon7064]

Thank you so much for all the videos. They are great! I have been looking for a video on the movement of your shoulder as you do the act like zipping up a dress in back of you. I am pretty good at most of these on this video but that movement - like zipping up a dress behind yoursel-f is getting worse and worse.Do you have a video on that yet?

[@paulanderson5114]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

thank you for your support!

[@SuB-io6ku]

love it so helpful to be taken slowly thru so as understand mechanics of body and how everything can work together Thank You

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad you enjoyed it!

[@happyday868]

You are the first teacher I've come across that bring out the common points from my qi gong teacher, paying attention to the extension, hold state and relax period, the eye movement, the rib cage....I've learned so much and take me to new avenues. I am grateful. I love the relief without stretching. Thank you kindly.

[@gchatila]

Wow this video was really beneficial to release shoulder tension. Thank you Taro !!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome! This simple exercise teaches us how shoulder mobility can be improved by improving coordination, which also means less stress and effort.

[@janie88ful]

I AM BRAND NEW. MY SHOULER IS LIKE NEW. THANK YOU 😊

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thats wonderful!!

[@andrewbalfour9373]

Hi Taro . I stumbled across youre videos by accident and I'm so glad I did! I've suffered for 9 years with a tight sternomastoid muscle on my right side and tight shoulder as well. My face on my right side can tighten and there@s pain at the back of my ear as well.. I tried variouse Chiropractors and Physios over the years but nobody could diagnose the problem..I decided to start stretching but found I was over doing it at times ! I'm a Joiner to trade so it makes a days work with this problem very difficult.. I'm slowly managing to get some relief from watching and taking part in youre videos.. I wanted to ask if you have done a video for the sternomastoid muscle? Many thanks for posting these great videos. All The Best FromThe West Coast Of SCOTLAND!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

welcome to my channel! tension around sternocleidomastoid muscles is closely related to posture. i cover posture concepts which you can find in Improve Posture Playlist

[@andrewbalfour9373]

@@TaroIwamoto Thankyou so much for the speedy reply Taro.. Its much appreciated. Many thanks Andrew

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@andrewbalfour9373 my pleasure!

[@azamshakoor3098]

Bro you are genius 😊thanks alot for your informative videos,, it did help me alot,, Appreciate it 😊👍🇮🇳🙏

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@weihawang4246]

Your mobility and stability question ..... worth thinking about 🤔

[@TaroIwamoto]

??

[@TaroIwamoto]

if you watch a person walking on a tight rope, how does he/she maintain stability? by being rigid or mobile?

[@weihawang4246]

@@TaroIwamoto by involving whole body

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@weihawang4246 exactly! stability is created by coordinated mobility.

[@yanablachman1901]

This is so helpful - my shoulders, hands and neck moved much easier and further. Really amazing results. I wonder which muscle initiates the movement of the pelvis? I can't help but using my glutes and lower back muscles for it - is that the right way?

[@TaroIwamoto]

i can tell you which muscles initiate turning of pelvis (glutes) but honestly what matters most is that movement feels easy, comfortable, pleasant for you. That makes it right for you.

[@yanablachman1901]

@@TaroIwamoto its absolutely insane - I haven't felt this range of motion for years!!! thank you again !

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@yanablachman1901 Wonderful!

[@48dawn]

This was very helpful for increasing movement in my impinged shoulder. Do you have other videos that will help with reaching behind my back to tuck my shirt in?

[@TaroIwamoto]

I'm posting another shoulder mobility video on Saturday, which can help with reaching behind back! Stay tuned!

[@mountainmolerat]

Could this potentially help with thoracic outlet syndrome? If not, I hope you make a video for that. I love your approach!

[@TaroIwamoto]

at least i can tell you this will help you move better. check my lateral pelvic tilt video as what happens to neck is very much influenced by pelvis and hips.

[@jmjohnson7504]

Do you recommend doing the left side after the video is over? Or should I play the video and just repeat on the left side? I’m happy to take your advice since I’m pretty new to Feldenkrais.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you can absolutely practice on both sides. in fact i recommend you do

[@pablobascary9067]

Hi Taro, I'm looking at improving my swimming and after searching for a shoulder mobility exercise with Feldenkrais I found this one. After doing the exercise I've realised that I could give my shoulders a bit of a break when I swim and get the movement started with the power coming more from my hips/core than from the shoulder. What are your thoughts please? Thank you for your videos!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Hi! Your realization is spot on! Coordination between arms, torso, pelvis, legs is a key! And, initiating movements from hips, and transmitting movement to torso, and arms evenly is important.

[@mtorro21]

I constantly reinjure my shoulder by using mostly my shoulders to hit when playing volleyball. I'm interested to see if these exercises translate to helping the body as act as a whip vs brut strength hitting.

[@TaroIwamoto]

absolutely will help with that! First, practice these movements slowly until you master the sequencing and timing of these movements, then gradually increase speed. Faster movements will elicit automatic movement patterns that have been used many many times, so to override habitual automatic patterns, you need to start slow until the brain learns the patterns very well.

[@TonisPe]

Could you please clarify - is the target is to move the hand with body rotation or only the hand? I started to move with my body in the beginning but then you mention only to follow the hand with the head! And body rotation will follow in the second part of the exersice? Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

the idea to to improve coordination between shoulder and torso to reduce stress to shoulder. following the hand facilitates movement of torso while moving arm so let the body follow your arm and head.

[@lowballmama6775]

What if you are unable to even lift your arms? I am really bad off😢

[@TaroIwamoto]

you can do this with your arm dangling at side or resting on your thigh. this is about helping people understand a relationship between your arm and other parts to improve functions of arms.

[@carollin6637]

You mentioned the tightness in the chest and ribcage which I noticed immediately. Why do they become so tight?

[@TaroIwamoto]

there are so many factors that contribute to that, so I cannot say why for sure, however, many daily activities such as driving, desk work, use of phone/tablet are facilitating chest to close. Another thing is that flexion/closing patterns are associated with stress and anxiety. If you're under constant stress over time, your flexors are contracting all the time, leading to tightness in the chest and ribcage.

[@700kida5]

@2:40

[@alexinawempren2658]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome:) Thank you for your support!

[@chrisa8753]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

thank you for your support!!