Neck pain relief SECRET that REALLY works | Feldenkrais Style

In this video I am teaching a short Feldenkrais movement lesson that will help improve coordination between head/neck and chest. Improving this coordination and awareness will improve functions of neck significantly and can reduce neck pain.
Got neck pain when turning your head?
Is the problem in the neck? Because neck muscles are too tight or joints are too stiff? Pinched nerve? Arthritis? Tendonitis?
While you may have those conditions that are affecting your neck mobility, it's far more beneficial to improve overall relationship between your neck and other parts such as your chest, ribs, thoracic spine, etc, than to focus on your symptomatic area (neck in this case).
In this video I am guiding a short mindful movement lesson/exercise that focuses on improving the relationship between head/neck and chest in a rotational plane (turning head).
When you start connecting with YOUR BODY and move slowly and pay attention to your body, you will start to understand YOUR BODY and optimal movement and posture for YOUR BODY from the inside out, in a way no one can understand. YOUR BODY only belongs to YOU. Only you can access your internal resources that is AWARENESS!
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My name is Taro Iwamoto. I'm a movement coach. I help people go from feeling overwhelmed, confused, and frustrated about not knowing their own body, what their body needs and how they should be moving, to feeling connected with their body, understanding their body and needs, and how to move in the best way possible for their own body from the inside out so that they can move with a sense of ease, comfort, and confidence! If this is you, I believe you will get lots of values from my contents.
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[@TaroIwamoto]

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[@diannahauf5136]

Wow!!!! I have had severe neck pain and shoulder pain for years!!! I just began chiropractic care 5 months ago. Even laser! THIS VIDEO technique helped SO TREMENDOUSLY!! I'm teared up, thank you! I will continue to follow along and share!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thats great to hear!!

[@LoganDunbar]

Wow, same here, I heard little cracks and pops that I didn't even know were there release, and I can actually turn to the left without a stabbing pain at the back of my lungs, I'll be doing this daily from now on, thank you so much Taro!!! Now onto the neck videos 🙃

[@resueah7257]

Any updates?

[@diannahauf5136]

After 10 months , yes, considerable improvements! Pain has gone from an 8-9 to a 2-3! Mind you, this has been years of abuse on my neck/ shoulder area from work! I still have episodes, but this procedure continues to help alleviate my pain! I'm thrilled with the results!😊🙏

[@resueah7257]

@@diannahauf5136 That's amazing and very hopeful! Congrats! I'm sorry for the pain 😔🙏

[@mattsmith4459]

i have never in 7 years of thoracic + neck pain ever felt my thoracic spine fire like this. Amazing

[@tenacioustonya6093]

Although I know Feldenkrais is NOT magic, every time I follow you during a session my mind automatically squeals with Joy, "Magic, I'm fixed!" Thank you, Taro Iwamoto!

[@emilyx8377]

I do think Taro is magical! He never fails to amaze me. : )

[@oliveoyal]

You said a magic word-nervous system. The exercise was very effective. I had to ask myself why I couldn’t manage that level of comfort and ease with my own stretching, and with gained knowledge of how to move. My nervous system is very taxed from physical and emotional issues. So standard stretching doesn’t address the source of tension. Or lets say that standard stretching isnt effective, because my nervous system is trained to respond a certain way to ingrained movement, thereby reinforcing chronic pain. Your method seems to bypass my ingrained damaging nerve pathways, and give my body another avenue for movement. Still just turning my neck, but thinking about it differently. Organizing the body parts attached to the neck in such a way that the neck is not isolated as a disfunctional link, but integrated as part of a well functioning whole. Thank you!!

[@bcimterriblewtitles]

Oooo so well said! 🥲❤️

[@noscentsisgoodsense7069]

Wow, Sharon. Thank you for your comment. This describes me so accurately, I have rarely been able to put my experience in the proper words, however you said it perfectly. I tried this movement and felt it the most in my back at the right shoulder, which is a problem area. I am using Taro's videos to help me retrain my body and my nervous system to handle moving properly, in the right form, and without pain. My body keeps naturally reverting to 'ingrained' movements trying to keep me safe, (as it adapted over years of stress and trauma)and I have to push through the discomfort, nausea and awkwardness to 'teach' my nervous system new ways of moving that it can perceive as safe and healthy, though it is uncomfortable at the moment. My body reacts strongly to new movements, but I take it slow and persist. Thank you for the encouragement I derived from your comment. Thank you Taro for the reminders to go slow and easy and pay attention to how the movement feels.

[@ingridferg9779]

I could have written this about myself. But no way could I could communicate it the way you did. So erudite!

[@twelvehundredmiles5330]

What the heck?!? It worked! I was skeptical, but it actually helped! Thank you!

[@212southsherman]

This movement reduced my neck stiffness nearly 75%. Better improvement than medication. Thank you for sharing this.

[@TaroIwamoto]

awesome!

[@emilyx8377]

I suspect that my dysfunctional movements became deeply ingrained through language. Like when people say to me, "Turn your head to the right" or "Turn your neck to the left," I always take that literally without incorporating any subtle movements that originate from my upper torso. After I did this video exercise with you, I resolved to "turn from the sternum" the next time I feel the urge to "turn my head" or "turn my neck." I think that new phrase will be a quick and easy way for me to remember this video lesson in real life as I go about everyday activities. Thank you, Taro, for your generosity and eloquence. I've learned so much from you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

agree with you!! Language influences our behaviors!

[@emilyx8377]

From now on, I'm going to say to myself, "The STERNum is for TURNing." I feel like this will remind me to incorporate a subtle movement of the sternum whenever I turn my head to the left or to the right. Thank you, Taro!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Love that! What a great idea!

[@karladavis1919]

I woke up with horrible neck and shoulder pain with a migraine and I remembered your videos, (which I just recently discovered), so I did several of your videos for neck, shoulder pain and flexibility, including this one and amazingly, just as the first time I tried your instructions through your videos, I instantly felt better. Over the years, due to herniated discs in my neck, I had been sent to PT and every time, I ended up worse, with more pain and stiffness. Your videos and instructions are amazing and a blessings. Thank you so much.

[@TaroIwamoto]

I apologize for the low voice volume for this video. Hopefully you can hear ok. If not, please try a headphone/earphone. Good news is that my recent videos (all videos after April 2021) have improved audio thanks to the new mic :) I appreciate your understanding. Suggested book(s): - Awareness Through Movement: amzn.to/3jrRZ70 (*my amazon affiliate link)

[@colleynadanler3724]

can you do anything for hiatal hernia

[@pengfa7310]

Use a better sound receiver.

[@dangrgic-happyhumanadventu4379]

I had my volume turned down and heard every word☺️ next series is ear pressure relief for clear hearing

[@denday4511]

I've watched a lot of videos on KZbin and this is the best

[@TaroIwamoto]

thank you!

[@jenniferenriquez1656]

It’s crazy easy how much this works

[@varuntandon8973]

Dr Michael Klaper referred me to this video for my neck stiffness. This seems to help! You should know that Dr Klaper teaches other doctors at medical schools how to reverse diabetes type 2, heart disease and many more with whole food plant based nutrition. Such a blessing to have you guys do way more than what’s taught at medical schools. Thanks again.

[@TaroIwamoto]

I havent heard about Dr.Klaper until now. I did a little research on the internet and watched a few of his videos. My wife and I practice similar diet for our health, called macrobiotics. I like his approach to health very much.

[@itsgettingold]

Your voice quality and speaking pace are very easy to listen to and to follow calmly. I appreciate it very much. Your videos are so helpful to me as I try to regain motion and mobility. Thank-you.

[@TheTKUTube]

Love this

[@susiemiller7243]

Wow!!!! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@feedthedoggies]

Turning to the right at the end was so much smoother than turning to the left!

[@tr1ckster726]

Mind-blowing!

[@goldenlightbeing5040]

Exactly what I’ve been needed 🙏🙏🙏

[@dreamweaver1832]

Your videos have been so beneficial with my chronic neck and shoulder pain♥️♥️

[@willowbendimpactministries3348]

Wow. I woke up with neck pain after having a Charlie horse-type spasm in the shoulder muscle last night. This reduced my pain by 70 percent immediately. Tomorrow I'll be checking out your other videos! Thank you!!!!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Great!

[@FinalMoondragon]

wow, that actually did help. Thank you!

[@mariacormier7555]

Sharon I so agree !!!!!❤

[@tinathomas3288]

This is just awesome!

[@Christine_Zafu]

Wow. This is amazing.

[@tinawalker8174]

What a change, fabulous, thank you🙏

[@AN-yj8lk]

Great video.

[@dominatorkd]

Great video bro. This really helped me out.

[@julisplett2748]

Wow, I never thought about the neck, ribcage, and spine connection. Instead of turning my neck independently, I should be turning from the sternum. Never would have thought of that. This will be super helpful for my skating mechanics as well. Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome! Simple awareness goes a long way! It's all about awareness!!

[@MarcoZiegletti]

Thanks Taro 🙏🏼🤍

[@Southslide63]

Idk how I found your channel but I'm glad....who would of thought these type of movements would be the ones to help so efficiently....compared to other thousands of guides. Keep it up!

[@hannahlily11]

Wow! That really is smoother and naturally a greater range without pushing after less than ten minutes!

[@mehndibytan8744]

Definitely felt the difference, neck tension reduced. Great direction on how to raise conscious awareness of our internal state. Thank you xo

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure:)

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

OMG...your a genius or a wizard!

[@helennock]

Oh wow... yes, smoothed right up.

[@dangrgic-happyhumanadventu4379]

This is great stuff Taro!! 👏 I have seen and used a lot of tools this little segmental gem is brilliant 👏 great reminder the body needs guidance sometimes. That nervous system of ours is a beautiful thing. Peace and gratitude for sharing this ❤️

[@christabelle__]

I didn't even know what Feldenkrais was, before I accidentally found one of your other videos! These are the perfect compliment to my chiropractic care and yoga - especially for the neck /shoulder area, where it can be hard to massage or stretch those muscles...re-training them gently like this sounds perfect. And easy to incorporate into every day life!

[@mjk5254]

Dude. This is amazing

[@anildamodaran]

So useful. This really helped me. Thank you 🙏

[@architektura204]

perfect It works! thank you.

[@hamala7437]

another beneficial video, thanks guru

[@ingridferg9779]

Thank you for this video. I am doing this daily and my mobility is improving.

[@lynnblack6493]

Definitely connection is felt!

[@chucklebaby]

You are saving me

[@darrend2035]

Woah that was incredible

[@joes.2647]

Wow, this helped a lot. I look forward to watching more of your videos

[@elysianfields8461]

Omg..this works!! Gave a moment of Relief! Shall practice for sure!!!

[@kitchenmagician]

I woke up with a severely stiff and painful right side of my neck. Looked for a solution in your videos and was reminded I did this one once before several months ago. This time very profound relief right away. I will remember always and use it whenever I need it or just need to tuneup.

[@Hadassah7000]

I can't believe that worked! I didn't feel very aware of all the movements of all the body parts. But it still worked.

[@raysubrata1337]

Bless you. How on earth I just found your channel. This is such precious teaching that we can only get from specific healing movement training. Thank you.

[@wribbit]

Gotta be honest, I was really really skeptical at the beginning, but I could definitely feel the before-after difference very clearly! What magic is this!

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear!

[@ivogelaar8635]

Thank you very much Taro. Some more volume would be really appreciated.

[@nevilleklaricich4548]

I have had pain in my neck for over 2 years. Although I still have some residual pain these exercises have helped quite a lot and my neck is moving much smoother. I will incorporate these exercises into a daily routine.

[@robotone2812]

It really works. Wow

[@Jaime11144]

Thank you for this 🫶 I’d love to see a video on abdominal muscles. I have strong upper abs and a belly pouch and I’m starting to realise it’s the way I’m standing.

[@michelewelch2524]

Wow!!! Thank you!

[@_stone_]

Excellent exercise!!! I am completely amazed at how the most simple movement provides great healing. I look forward to more of your videos!!

[@nancysevers2867]

Wonderful !

[@map3563]

Super helpful

[@jeanneflordelis1429]

Thank you for this

[@bradpurnell3528]

Im like really really old and trying to find a balance between extreme exercise and healing. Your videos are right on. I'm doing your techniques and I can really feel the difference. Thank you!

[@MsA2933]

Thank you very much great tip, I hope it will help me!

[@NapkinEdStern]

Feels so much better! Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad it helped!

[@NatureSouldierSC]

Love this. Thanks. I've been isolating learning through belly dance so this was fairly easy for me and Thanks again.

[@thephatlady6503]

Thanking you.

[@How2dostuff-]

Thank you it feels easier and less painful if any pain at all hopefully the painless times last keep up the great videos and information thanks again 🙏

[@parisayousefi2237]

I enjoyed the lesson

[@aileenrosin9234]

This lesson was very helpful, 🙏

[@Nillerus]

Thank you. Thank you so much.

[@rabina1100]

Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@sabinetsamtsukakis4031]

This is amazing, I never could turn to the right side without pain. I'm practicing yoga, but this video/exercise, helped immediatly, thank you!!!!

[@KIRYUCO69]

This exercise worked at least for an hour or so after working on it! Hopefully for a longer duration if continue working on it. It is also quite interesting how body warms up after the exercise. Thank you Taro-san for sharing your knowledge. 日本から応援してます！

[@TaroIwamoto]

日本からの応援ありがとうございます！

[@spiralsone]

I have got through chiropractors, massage, physical therapy, and rolfing. THIS is the effective treatment, right here on youtube. Than you for sharing.

[@rastagirl007]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you for your support!

[@cosmicdogs1850]

Thank you Taro this is my new tool!! Love every bit of it!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear that!

[@CatrinkaBea]

this is great and also I keep laughing at George Costanza 'It's not a good turn!' George needed this video.

[@fbg51]

This really worked. Little miracle! Thanks.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear that! The little miracle may lead to new possibilities!

[@dewittreeve4345]

Well done, of great value.

[@TaroIwamoto]

thank you!

[@rastagirl007]

Thank you!! Wonderful healing results. I have practiced yoga for 20 years, qi gong for 6 and regularly have specific chiropractic adjustments and acupuncture. Your modalities have moved my self care to another level.

[@kfairy8138]

Very helpful . Quite elegant.Thank you are

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@michaelapatton5379]

WOW Thank You so much

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@KA-jo8vn]

Wow! ❤

[@camc2252]

Great exercise, thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

My pleasure!

[@alphaimagining]

Definite improvement! Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Awesome!

[@pfy76571]

Thank you sorry much! I have been paying attention to this all day. What a difference!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Small mindful movement can make a big difference!

[@lauraalexa2099]

Wow. Just amazing. Thankyou

[@TaroIwamoto]

yes our brain has amazing abilities:)

[@natalagoodman2205]

It’s lucky I have headphones so I CAN hear you. You explain this really well-sternum, Spine and even ribs! Great job!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thanks!! I resolved the audio issue for all of my newer videos by the way.

[@QuynhNguyen-cq6mw]

Thank you Taro! It helps so much to release my tightness!

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@ariziman]

Excellent demonstration of the subtlety of coordinated movement.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thanks

[@dianegaudet676]

Thank you again very much.. God Bless

[@TaroIwamoto]

My pleasure!

[@angelamcgriff1300]

Amazing. Instant relief with just this simple movement. Thank you kindly my brother!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure. We dont need more complex exercises to get better effects. We need to learn how to pay attention to our body with simple movements.

[@alandemsky3347]

Watched with skepticism and wasn’t sure if sternum was actually moving with pressure, but it gave me more improvement in neck rotation than anything I’ve done so far with PT and other KZbin videos.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear it!

[@birdseyetarot]

This one has had the biggest obvious effect but also hardest to stay integrated. Love it though, I can breathe again. My ribs weren’t moving at all just a few weeks ago. Thought I must have a neurodegenerative disease but my initial feeling was right that it was just a tension/movement issue. Thank u again 🙏🏼

[@rkalmbacher]

this has me hooked

[@TaroIwamoto]

Wonderful!

[@shawn3d]

Thank you, I actually was skeptical with this exercise(as I have watched many youtube videos that dont work) but my neck motion actually had better mobility after this. Great stuff :D

[@roberth9650]

Thanks so much for this video. I love to ride my racing bike but after hitting a bump I didn't see last week my neck arthritis has been really bothering me. Your video has really helped after only one session 👍

[@PraseenaPrabhakar]

Excellent. I learnt alot. thank you so much.

[@TaroIwamoto]

You are welcome!

[@tientangquoc1572]

wow it worked perfectly right after I did it for the first time. Thank you so much

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome!

[@ce8734]

Awesome awesome!! 🙌🏼 3:00 turn sternum