Neck instability in Hypermobility - The Bobble Head Effect

[@sarahlongstaff5101]

Oh, boy, could you please do a long video about this? I have this problem four years after a whiplash car accident that was not treated correctly. I've done 5 months of physical therapy now, but I can always use more information! As you said in the video, when I took a sedentary job after the accident, I started slouching in front of computers, and everything just got so much worse.

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

Yes I have - check the live videos. There’s a 45 minute class on it.

[@sarahlongstaff5101]

Terrific! I'll search for that.@@JeannieDiBonHypermobility

[@DevizesLoco]

How funny this shows up today after complaining to my OT about my neck this week (hEDS). Off to look for the full video.

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

It’s under the live section.

[@AutumnPizzicato]

My neck hurts all the time. I've developed a habit of laying down all day or as often as I can just to ease the strain on my neck and back. I'm probably making it worse through lack of exercise. I'm certainly gaining weight.

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

Sorry to hear. Are you able to see a physio?

[@AutumnPizzicato]

@@JeannieDiBonHypermobility I've just finished a session with a physical therapist who taught me several stretches and exercises to stabilize my joints. I have a list with pictures of the exercises I am to do daily. I have not yet made it a habit.

[@LARISSA.KAY.]

Hi I have the same exact problem. 💔 Literally stuck in bed half the day. Any updates? The only exercise I enjoy is swimming. Used to wrestle weightlift run, but now I can’t anymore.

[@AutumnPizzicato]

@@LARISSA.KAY. swimming is great. I find that the pain gets worse on days when I'm sitting at a screen or bent over a task for long periods. The pain eases when I can do light, full-body activity that doesn't strain, but moves everything around. On those days I only need short lay-down rests, then some gentle "cat-cow" stretches get me up and moving again. My physical therapist taught me some excellent neck exercises that, if I do them regularly, greatly reduce the pain. Head lift/chin tuck from a laying down position is one. Another is gently pressing on a ball or balloon against the wall with the side of your head. Some stretches, like look to the side, then down at your armpit. Hope this helps!

[@LARISSA.KAY.]

@@AutumnPizzicatothis didn’t show up in my notifications before..but I have noticed the only exercise that doesn’t put me in more pain is swimming. I doesn’t really improve my neck pain, but it doesn’t make it worse so why not? Still trying to figure things out w the doctors

[@shanitz18]

Where can I find the full video of the exercises?

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

It’s under the live section on this channel.

[@BrandonPotter-r9b]

My upper thoracic spinal vertebraes slide around when I move my right shoulder blade. I hope to stabilize my vertebraes.

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

Hope this helps

[@karinthien6243]

I always get very severe headaches and migraines from movement, exercise or training of the neck

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

Have you been assessed for CCI?

[@shontrisedean8520]

How can that be corrected?

[@JeannieDiBonHypermobility]

Watch the full video with exercises.