Release Neck & Shoulder Tension in 30 seconds: NO STRETCHING| Feldenkrais Style

[@TaroIwamoto]

Here's is something very important I want you to know. Our culture (modernized culture, mostly Western culture) trains us to be disconnected from our bodies. Our culture trains us to view our bodies as external objects as an outside observer. Our culture trains to look to outside experts to fix us, fix our body issues but doesn't train us to connect with our own body, own sensory experience, "listen" to our body, feel our body, and learn from our inner intelligence. This is cultural influence on our beliefs influences our behaviors. Many people believe that they need more information in order to overcome their limitations and challenges. Many believe that they just haven't found the "right" information yet so keep seeking outside for their answer. Reality is that we have too much information, and we are so disconnected from our own body and experience. It's easy to view my videos as another exercise video, and approach it from that mindset, that is to approach your body like fixing mechanical parts that lie external to you. Then, you are really missing the point. This is not a conventional way of thinking in Western culture, so it's easy to let my message pass through you. But, don't worry! I am persistent and will repeat over and over and over:) I'm not here to teach you exercises to correct your body structures. I am here to help you connect with YOUR BODY, YOUR SENSORY EXPERIENCE, learn from YOUR BODY, and create a new way of movng, using yourself, being in your body! This paradigm shift is necessary for transformation, changes in your nervous system, movement patterns, quality of life because your body and mind are one! I really encourage you to keep this message in your mind as you watch my videos and practice movement!

[@brandigirl313]

Got it. Following to learn more!

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@brandigirl313 :) My channel is all about nervous system retraining, movement retraining towards optimal functions, life:) Enjoy connecting with YOUR BODY and get to know your body more from the inside!

[@zan6585]

Such a beautiful distinction. We live in a society that is so obsessed with doing everything and doing it perfectly. We always have to doubt ourselves and our ability to do something. Being so obsessed with this makes listening to the soul, body, and even mind impossible. It's the same reason awareness and eastern traditions are making a boom in the western world. Our entire healthcare system is built on creating band-aids for issues as opposed to addressing _why there is even an issue to begin with._ Thanks for your help! I love these awareness based exercises. Super helpful in general but especially at the piano where you've unintentionally taught me to be more aware of when my technique fails me and to not ignore the pain that arises subsequently.

[@paoladecesare24000]

🙏💜very good! Thank you very much

[@CherandCherAlike]

⁠@@TaroIwamotoI felt this in between my shoulder blades .. I’m seeing a medical massage therapist which helps my neck to mid back pain. However we realized I actually have lower back pain. She said it’s all connected - and my upper area was just screaming louder. I just subscribed!

[@TexasBamaGal]

I always appreciate people who freely share their healing techniques with others. So many people suffer from pain and it’s heart-warming to see your gentle spirit trying to help. God bless you.

[@hondamanvtec2894]

Ylu Do know he makes money making this videos

[@Qrayon]

@Duncan Donut Donut He easily makes over $4, but that's o.k. He deserves it!

[@YogaMitLeslie]

yes tears came. Its so surprising

[@TK5280.]

The point is, it’s free for us and much appreciated in my opinion😊

[@shilohwarren6917]

@@hondamanvtec2894 and?

[@fraktured2334]

As someone who has suffered with neck and shoulder pain for decades now, with no relief from stretches, physiotherapy or meds... the relief I felt after doing this simple movement is purely amazing. Thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@GumzOnTheTrack]

Is it real?

[@joeh858]

doesn't work it's a scam

[@jo4731]

Worked for me.

[@soonendsims921]

@@joeh858 and what exactly is he scamming ????,,,,,,,it worked for me

[@claudiamello7684]

Lovely- my 69 year-old right shoulder was visibly lower! And then my left! Grateful here.

[@MoFosights]

I swear I felt a whole release of built up tension in my neck and shoulder while doing this I’ve never seen a better version of muscle tension relief.thank you .

[@crashbatey788]

I have been struggling for a week with a stiff neck/trap muscle. And in 30 seconds of your video it’s gone! No pain, no issues. You have a fan for life my friend! Thank you so much

[@weezyf775]

I’ve never had such an experience in my life…with anything.

[@johns969]

I wasn't even searching for this, but my neck and shoulders sure did hurt. This made it feel soo much better, thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

thats nice!

[@saoirse_flies]

It's a little creepy that YT showed me this, because I've been dying for the last two days with painful limited mobility in my neck and shoulders.

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@saoirse_flies haha, that's what many have said too:)

[@teriw56]

Algorithm works just fine

[@streamlineperformance6028]

@@teriw56 it's not the algorithm that's disturbing. It's the fact that our phones are listening to our conversations without our request or permission.

[@luthfianurrahmi]

it is around 1 am here and im literally crying because the tension is decreasing a lot. I hope I can sleep peacefully. Thank you so much!

[@lindaireland2751]

Yeah me too couldn't believe it just found him

[@TaroIwamoto]

I will have to thank KZbin for helping you find me!

[@it6297]

Crying and typing ....wow...

[@jolaczerlanis269]

Exactly same thing ... thank You !!!!

[@valliexoh]

1:15 am ... same

[@TyraWadman]

Whenever I get close to my time of the month my neck and shoulders get SUPER tense. This helped me melt and feel more relaxed in seconds. Thank you.

[@retcongecko1016]

As someone who’s been dealing with severe shoulder pain the past few years, I have to thank you so much for showing this exercise. While it didn’t completely get rid of it, it alleviated a good chunk of the discomfort I was feeling. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@milkboi2386]

Try expensive cbd cream $100 for a decent sized bottle and it works insanely good!!!

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@therealfitshorty]

It's such a good stretch and easy way to relive some of that tightness!

[@christinamasberg]

I had the shoulder pain because I am a side sleeper. Got rid of it with this exercise and with the excellent tips from the two guys who show different ways of sleeping with pillow support to help shoulders and arms etc. Can't remember their name now

[@dil7185]

@@christinamasberg I wonder if you mean Bob and Brad ? Two very good physical therapists who give tons of different good tips almost every day

[@hazeydaze6154]

The KZbin algorithms are finally showing me videos that are peaceful, educational and important. I wish I had seen your video 4 days ago when I couldn’t turn my neck side to side! I’ll try this technique next time :)

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear that!

[@LuckYeti]

I've had my neck so stiff I couldn't turn it, too. I couldn't drive, because it wasn't safe. I wish I had known about this then!

[@robwhit6581]

How often should I perform this exercise,? The exercise helps with the pinched nerves in my scapular and stabbing sensation in my shoulders. I had treatments with PT, pain specialist, acupuncture steroid Injections..and nothing helped like this one exercise. Again, how often should it be done? I do not want to over do it?

[@FromG2eminor]

I'm a piano teacher. The hardest thing to teach and learn is how to relax the shoulders. This is gold!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

awesome

[@TaroIwamoto]

@gemini rose you might find my breathing exercises helpful

[@lesley-annmathews7971]

Oh yes im an accompanist and streching helps just to make it worse! I will start doing this! 👌🏻

[@sierrashere8197]

@@TaroIwamoto do you lift the high shoulder or the low shoulder ???

[@L-mo]

@@sierrashere8197 both, individually

[@splgs]

Life changing!! Over the years I have been to an osteopath, physio, a massage therapist, yoga and anything else that I could think of with very minimal long term results. Been doing this a few weeks once a day or more if I am stressed and it’s so much better. Amazing, thank you. We carry so much stress and tension in our shoulders and it’s only now that I realise that my posture has not been normal for years due to stress and I had no idea of the physical impacts it was having on my body until I done this.

[@TaroIwamoto]

i agree. we carry lots of stress in our neck, shoulders, which can spread out throughout the body. Glad to hear this mindful movement is helping you:)

[@ishineishi]

Hello, how are you feeling today? Same thing is happening to me since 5 years ;(((. Did this fully help you? Or maybe you found something else?

[@CathyCawood]

OMG! Had pain in the side of my neck for a week. I tried massage and stretching, but couldn't get rid of it. I did the exercise, and the pain's completely gone. Thank you so much!

[@TaroIwamoto]

that's awesome!

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@ItsChuckT]

Sooo, I was LITERALLY just talking to my wife about my arthritic neck pain. Literally 2 mins ago. I open KZbin, and look what pops into my feed. These phones are crazy, folks. Listening to us ALL THE TIME.

[@BajaBookworm]

As one with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, I often have limiting pain in my body. Between your videos and learning about trigger points, I rarely need to use medication anymore. You are a blessing.

[@TaroIwamoto]

how wonderful!

[@GideonHawk-j8i]

My grandmother has cancer, after doing this for 30 seconds she is healed and I won the lottery, you have a fan for life ❤

[@makaylabrooks]

I am a massage therapist and get regular massage myself and I couldn’t believe how much better this made my neck and shoulders feel!

[@jessesutton7985]

I'll admit, thought this was bunk. It literally only took 30 seconds to try though so why not? And it actually feels better instantly. I carry tons of tension in my shoulders. It isn't all gone, but wow.

[@davoshaunessy3428]

I am sitting hEAR. Thinking why not a 30 second video though

[@ghanaria7996]

@@davoshaunessy3428 im not gonna watch cuz it aint a 30-60sec vid tbh. Shoulda made a short.

[@nicedesu6760]

@@davoshaunessy3428 cuz he explains the pain

[@frightenedsoul]

@@ghanaria7996 that’s some pretty low attention span you’ve got

[@anotherguy5038]

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[@axiss5840]

I hold a lot of tension in my shoulders and I've had neck pain and a headache for the last 2 weeks. This was 100% perfect for me. I genuinely thank you!

[@Astronomynatureandmusic]

I was wondering - how are you doing now? Do you experience less tension over this period of time? Asking for a friend ;)

[@godlygamer2466]

I had neck pain for like a whole year and this and other stuff has helped alot

[@badpoetry33]

This worked!! Unbelievable!!! I also did the same technique with my shoulders which tend to hunch forward. That worked beautifully as well. The whole time I moved into tension position, I also told my body, “this is so much work, it’s so much work” … my posture and ease afterwards was so much more open and relaxed and graceful. ☺️ Thank you!!

[@Venus77x]

I was very impressed with this technique. It's basically deprogramming your neurology to stand down, as habits are repeated from our unconscious minds, that's why we're not aware of them & reprogramming to create a healthier conscious habit, which in turn becomes second nature. It's a very clever self awareness, we really can heal ourselves. Thank you for pointing this out, people like you are true healers x

[@ankavoskuilen1725]

Where were you when I was young? It could have saved me more than 40 years of tension. Incredible!

[@fredledesmaii]

I WAS SO BLOWN AWAY WITH THE QUICK RESULTS FOR MY MONTH-LONG NECK/SHOULDER PAIN! THIS IS SO AMAZING IM NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING

[@clairnorley8735]

Thank you!!! woke up this morning unable to move my head due to awful tension from clearly falling asleep in an awkward way- and this video has helped me so much!!!

[@soul4speech]

I had so much tension within my neck and it really hurt, suddenly this was recommended. Mind you that I did not mention it, nor search for it. Thus, thank you so much universe for guiding me here! And thank you so much, this worked wonders!

[@petefoster9534]

I honestly can’t believe this worked, but it did!!! I have been going to a physical therapist for 3 months for neck and shoulder issues/pain and after doing this just 3 times today. my pain was nearly gone. It’s like a miracle for me. I have had scalene muscle issues with extreme referred right shoulder pain. Thx his helped soooooooooo much. THANK YOU’!

[@TaroIwamoto]

thats super!!

[@richarddyson4380]

I’m gobsmacked! I skeptically pressed play and followed your directions……. Tension in my neck was markedly reduced and pain diminished. I repeated the exercise on the other side and also achieved relief. Amazing! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome

[@Christaz9]

Like how simple it is i was struggling with neck pain for 3 years now tried strecthing and everything and this one simple thing just fixed it you dont know how thankful i am that i saw this video thank you god bless you!

[@teresagomez2109]

I was going to get a deep tissue massage. I came across this video and don't need it anymore. Tmj is gone and I can see blood flow through my arm veins. God bless you for sharing.🙏♥️

[@melissatalevich7969]

I have just discovered your videos and am blown away by the effectiveness of them! I am a massage therapist and have been practicing for 11 years. Your videos have made me want to study Feldenkrais. Thank you so much!

[@melissatalevich7969]

@KZbin Video it was a typo. No need to be nasty.

[@matsu820]

@@melissatalevich7969 Perhaps you would also be interested in alexander technique. I have only seen this one video abour Feldenkrais but it seems like the same thing but taught in a different way.

[@Serena-yn4pg]

the art of taking things slowly,feels like time slows down. Its beautiful.

[@mirsad2036]

It actually works, I’ve been walking around for 2 weeks with a stiff neck, so far gave me the best relief

[@starrfreeman8559]

Yess it works omg thank u

[@viruschris3160]

I don’t know why this was in my recommendations, but I’m glad it did. My neck feels a tad more relax now. I didn’t have any back or neck pain, but this helps a lot. Thank you.

[@kellykukovich6647]

Omgosh! I just came home from work and my neck hurt very badly, I was almost in tears, then I saw this and tried it and the pain melted away! I had been stretching it for an hour and it was literally getting worse! Thank you SO much!!

[@therealfitshorty]

This is such a good technique to get those low traps activated and reduce stress on the upper trap! Stretching is only a piece to the puzzle- light exercise for our posture will help reduce the severity of symptoms in the future!

[@saraswatiks7571]

How many times did you do it ? I have a very bad neck sprain due to a bad pillow that I used for a night. And now after massaging etc the sprain doesn't seem to be gone.

[@therealfitshorty]

@@saraswatiks7571If it's uncomfortable/tight,/difficult to move, it's most likely a muscle strain, not a sprain (which is a tear that happens to the connective tissue between bone). Try doing GENTLE range of motion with your neck, turning it side to side and up and down in ranges that are tolerable- nothing over a 3/10 on a pain scale (10 being most painful). Do that for a few days and the stiffness should decrease. You'll need to be aware of the pillow you use to sleep on and make sure your neck isn't bending in weird positions while you sleep.

[@yapjunqir1594]

I've tried so many things over the past few weeks of crippling headaches, and this exercise gave me instant relief that even painkillers could not. Thank you!

[@pamelatimbush3762]

Yap junqir That's awesome! I have to try it for sure now because I have the same problem.

[@pahouajohnnasack4713]

I cannot say how happy I found your video. My left shoulder has been knotted and in pain for months. I've tried stretching, chiro adjustments, massages you name it and nothing helped. Your technique has helped relief the pain I've had for months that I cannot thank you enough for sharing the video!! I practice small movements throughout the day and it does wonders !!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Big improvements dont require big movements or big effort. Small things can make big changes!

[@k3y289]

Hey Taro. You are a true savior. I have been doing stretches, excercises, working out everything. I build muscle etc. But the pain never left. 5 Years of suffering, gone in 30 seconds. Just wow. No one could help me. Just yesterday I accepted the pain as a reminder to never give up, but now you helped me not only being aware of it, but being in control, when necessary. Im happy that I was able to accept the pain before finding you. Now its always a happy reminder to have a nice excercise with you! Life changing advice you are giving here. I live in a european country, and with all the money people spend, this relief could have never been found. We are master of our minds. I thank you, and I will share this knowledge!

[@VB-bo5kz]

I don’t believe this comment is legit. How can years pain go in second

[@k3y289]

@@VB-bo5kz The only way I can explain it to you is, that Pain is not always Pain. My Pain stemmed from unconcious fears that I carried my whole life. Especiall the fear of death. So this year i conquered all my fears, and then a few days ago I found taro. So my case is special. I already had a lot of awareness of my self. After hundreds or maybe thousands of hours of writing, meditating, thinking, conquering fears this year. I was able to connect truly to my body because my mind was free. So just following Taro blindly is not only the key. If you have issues letting go of the pain, you should try meditating and writing down your feelings as well. But yeah. Taro explained this in another video. Tension is just a dysfunction of the brain. By being in bad positions all the time your bain assumes those position as normal and therefore you get these tight muscles. Taro gives us the key to our body by showing us und how to RELAX. So just by relaxing I was able to let go of the stress. Follow his videos slowly, take NOTICE of your body and see the change. :) By not believing in healing, you surpress your own self healing power. Only you know how you feel and only you can change it. Good luck and tons of love from a stranger. :)

[@ithirkield1]

THIS literally saved the day!!! I have experienced severe neck and shoulder pain for years. I was completely debilitated by it over the past few days. I had been prescribed a muscle relaxer which completely knocked me out and did not significantly decrease the pain. The RX also caused nausea. I Found this video yesterday and started the exercises. Today I am about 90% better.. A HUGE THANK YOU from a new subscriber!!!

[@kellymarie6031]

Was so skeptical to watch but without having to do any prep what so ever & just 30 secs later, I totally noticed a difference!! That's crazy. Thank you... gonna subscribe now!

[@TaroIwamoto]

haha! it feels like a magic, but thats how fast our nervous system can change.

[@pennylim6231]

Me too! Thank you Sir

[@ILfarmgirl1970]

The women, myself included, in my family carry tension in their necks & shoulders. It became worse around our periods. In my 40's I did what this man said to do. I am now 54, and God as my witness, I haven't had that shoulder and neck pain since. I just sent this video to my daughter, and doing so reminded me to leave this comment. I hope it helps you, as well.

[@Corn_Flakes_with_Milk]

This was incredible! Instant relief and tension gone , gobsmacked! ive been stretching my neck and shoulders all week long to no avail!

[@sonshineandsong]

I have been praying for relief from a fainting spell that I banged my head and my neck suffered more damage than my lump on my head that was bleeding. Over 3 weeks ago this happened and just recently I heard God say, lower your shoulders, lower, relax, lower your shoulders. Now I bump into your video and I said, I know God sent me this video... I'm going to watch it. I know God just gave me this video on KZbin and I'm going to watch you, and you are explaining a better way to lower my shoulder just like God was trying to tell me to lower it. I am so blessed to hear from God and to find you!

[@Harmony_yz]

I have had chronic neck, shoulder and trap pain since a car accident in 2015, Ive tried stretches massages etc and nothing has worked and given me immediate relief like this technique! Thank you cause I was definitely surprised by the immediate relief and will be using this method in the future.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad it was helpful for you! I have lots of videos on this topic!

[@poshdash8462]

this is amazing! I have been suffering for weeks and tried everything including massage, stretch, muscle relaxant and nothing worked. this is the first time i felt the relief. Thank you!🙏

[@kiahschilling9432]

I injured my neck when I was about 10 years old (23 now) and I have had issues with my neck and shoulders since then. I have tried everything, massage therapy helps best but is expensive and it has to be habitual. I really appreciate this exercise, it doesn't resolve the issues or pain, but it definitely helps. It's so nice to have something I can do that actually makes a difference. This and posture strengthening exercises are amazing, thank you for sharing!

[@Astronomynatureandmusic]

If I may ask - how are you doing now? Does this exercise give you longer term release? Thanks!

[@tokosjr7560]

You should try to visit orthopaedic doctor, they will treat the muscle tension with those mysterious machine that works almost instantly.

[@rnm5429]

Oh. My. God you're a miracle worker. The instant release from the shoulder pain is amazing. Even my jaw loosened up. Thank you 😊

[@etherikakulia8908]

I don't usually leave any comments under youtube videos, but I'm so thankful, because this really helped me to release tension in my neck in no time. Thank you!

[@oppothumbs1]

You should be nominated for Nobel Prize in Philosophical Physical Therapy when they create it. A genius who follows in the footsteps of Descartes' mind-body principles. Nice.

[@shalee7155]

i had an injury to the left side of my neck 33 years ago. i was not very diligent in doing the pt and so still have a tight neck to this day. 2 days ago i came down with tinnitus. when i did your exercise, it immediately stopped the ringing in my ears so i now know the tinnitus is from my stiff neck. i will definitely keep doing your simple exercise. thank you so much for sharing your knowledge to help others.

[@TaroIwamoto]

it's always better to start today than tomorrow!

[@DeniseMinter]

My nervous system and my brain are smiling with a deep bow to you dear Teacher! Mindful movement. It takes so much time to wake up. Thank you.

[@pandora770]

Awesome... I did the 2nd shoulder while listening to the rest of the explanation!! Now 30 minutes later all I can say is wow wow! Still feeling a relaxed difference. Thank you

[@VStarLT]

This is the first time I actually felt relief from doing an exercise I seen on youtube, it was just as you said when I tried some others. This helped more than pain meds, heating packs or my tens. This could actually be life changing for me, you're a godsend and I love you. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

That's wonderful!

[@ZiRAYAPRO]

This both side shoulder or only right side

[@RayaCeleste]

You got to be kidding me! This worked so immediately and thoroughly..just WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@vanzantc73]

You my friend are the "pain whisperer".. I hold up my shoulders and I dont know why. Now I know what to do. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear that!

[@lexusorange]

Nice

[@corinnefisher166]

I do as well. So frustrating!...and painful lol

[@stephaniedorst5233]

It’s because an childhood trauma. If maybe the parents yelled every time, you automatically lift your shoulders to protect your head. You learned that behavior and now, it’s take time to learn a new one. 30days of straight learning will make a path of new behavioral in your brain.

[@YouTubeAddictcreatedbyGoogle]

@@stephaniedorst5233 - You, my dear have ESP. I have neck, shoulder, and lower back pain. It's from osteoarthritis in my neck and herniated and bulging discs in my lower back. I also have CPTSD, have had depression for over 30 years, and live with my mother - who has narc traits. Lately, we had been getting along much better because I've been really working on trying to minimize my contribution to causing any issues. Then our basement was flooded and she's gone off the rails, taking all her stress out on me. I am not equipped to deal with CPTSD, AND the stress from the flood, AND do all the work we need to do, AND be constantly criticized, belittled, critiqued, ordered around, and controlled by my abusive mother. I am really hoping she gets back ON the rails fast, cuz we've been fighting like a couple of wild cats in heat! It has occurred to me.... I could be wrong about her. Maybe I think she has narc traits and she doesn't? Maybe my head is so screw up my multiple traumas and psych drugs I'm not seeing through objective eyes any longer. Then again.... they are the only eyes I have, so I have to call it how I see it. Can't ask anyone else - she doesn't act like that when other people are around - that's why it's call covert narcissism. I have no idea how people keep this $hit up. It must be exhausting. I don't mask. I refuse to. If you don't like me, I don't give a f***. Thus, I have no friends and am a hermit. 😔 I am making some online friends. And I think I'm going to take up jogging. Mmm..... after it cools down.

[@ellie.M.mae.]

I'm 22 and I've had neck pain for about 2 weeks. I'm also a nurse and i have friends who are physio therapists. And let me tell you!!! No one could help me, and this video did in only afew seconds😭. Amazing! Thank u so much 😭 New sub💜🇳🇿

[@nicoparks4110]

I've had tension in my neck and shoulder, especially on the right side, for months, most of a year. I could barely turn my head to the right. I did this exercise twice, and the difference was immediate! Thanks so much!!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Great!

[@stevemaes5888]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome:) thank you for your support !

[@wendellcreado]

Thank you very much! I was sitting here with a sore neck and came upon your video. I did not have to do any check in front of the mirror, as I knew which side of my neck and shoulder was sore...I did the raising a slow release and it unlocked the catch within 30 seconds. Simple but very effective indeed. Cheers!

[@roenaldibotes544]

So here I am in tears struggling to find some relief. It is 9pm and I know I am going to be in serios pain for atleast 12 more hours untill I cannget to a dr. And I came across your video. Look by now I am already here. I might aswell try it. With much effort I made it over to a mirror not realy sure what to look at. I went sat an my bed. Back nice and straight looking and feeling like a fool. Not 3 minutes later I felt the pain releasing for the first time in a week. Thank you so much. I will be right back at his after I am done typing here. Thank you thank you from the bottom of heart or should I say neck.

[@lucyraubertas1957]

Great for releasing the unbalanced neck tension that leads to migraines in me. Years of stiff neck tension retraining that i can do myself at home. Love getting the explanation at the end. Really helps.

[@tokosjr7560]

You should visit orthopaedic doctor. They will treat your tight muscle with their therapy machine(not a surgery)

[@Anttys_WeyTua_CTa_Eu986]

This worked. I've been dealing with what felt like unsolvable pain for almost two years, and of all the things I did, this made the biggest difference by far. It's just become a natural part of my mindful use of my body and these muscle groups. It's even improved my yoga, and how I think about my yoga. Thank you!

[@ravenwildspirit]

OMG...this worked! I've had a neck injury for years and am lopsided. This evened my shoulders. I cannot thank you enough.

[@l0vem3n0t]

Holy wow this is crazy. You literally feel the tension being released as you do this. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@florapannabiro4315]

This was the first ever video that actually helped me with my stiff shoulders. I watched several of your videos after this. It's genious! I already new similar techniques for stress relief, and when I saw this it totally made sense. Streching doesn't necessarily help...in my case at all. So THANK YOU for saving my neck! 😁❕🤩

[@PARoth2011]

I happened to look up stiff neck on KZbin the other day and watched one video and the stretches didn’t really help. Today you were on my feed and omg..that stiff neck is just melting away. As a former T’ai Qi practitioner, I understand your concept, that said, your simple movement is mind blowing. It felt like my shoulders dropped 4 inches! I just subscribed.

[@SpiralMystic]

Great reminder to the body, thank you! The concept ‘clicked’ when I realised it’s similar to relaxing the body (such as in meditation) by first tensing a body part and then releasing it. Much more effective then simply telling yourself to relax your body.

[@laragrey2381]

WOW! I was laying down with icepacks, heatpacks, cream everything. After this exercise I almost forgot how much pain I had, feels like new. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

That's awesome!

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

Bro what do you even do

[@CoreyMack5000]

I was gonna make fun of how it took 6 min to teach us a 30 second technique, but I tried it and feels better and understand why it works. Thank you sir!

[@davehough8777]

It works!!!! Thanks a lot. God bless you...

[@beenadickarnold5666]

Truck driver here..wow just wow, thank you sir!

[@harperm1389]

I swear I've tried *everything* to relieve my neck tension (different stretches, massages, physical therapy), and it's just gotten worse over time. This technique is absolutely amazing. It's been years since I felt this good. Thank you so much, sir!

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear it! my pleasure!

[@n4_ku]

I usually have neck tension for days either because bad sleep posture or exercise without proper warm up. And I've tried everything and nothing really works, so this feels like magic. I really appreciate you putting this out there.

[@TheKimONeill]

Been suffering over a week with pinched nerve in shoulder. Out of all the different exercises and stretching I've done, this one seems to work the best. Pain not gone yet, but hopefully over time this will loosen everything more effectively.

[@Farah-nr3kx]

Someone once pointed out that one of my shoulders is higher than the other. Finally, something that actually works. Feels so much better. Thanks for this.

[@stellaryeller6261]

I'd like to add that I've noticed with myself and my clients that the areas that we feel chronic pain and tightness are the areas that are having to hold position in an elongated position. For a common holding pattern in those that carry a lot of stress in their shoulders and neck and/or those that sit at desks for long periods an example would be the muscles that have the action of pulling the scapula down and towards the spine (Rhomboids, mid/lower traps). The areas that are actually shortened and winning "the tug of war" are typically not the ones that hurt. An example that would be antagonist to the muscles just mentioned might be muscles that, when shortened, protect our anterior neck and chest such as pec major (and minor), anterior deltoids etc. This would also just as importantly include the corresponding fascia. This is a very technical and anatomical way of looking at it but it's helped me understand what type of work should be done where for each client. I love your videos Taro:)

[@HalfPro]

God bless you for really trying to help understand the root cause of self inflicting repetitive injury and willing to show the path. Shown practice is simple and relaxing. My shoulder and neck are saying thank you. Saved me from buying repetitive PTs, “pain relievers”, ultimately leading to narcotics or surgery.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you!

[@722Mystic]

Same here. I’m in a national forest, had no cell phones or even service here, and yet yesterday while out in nature I told a friend that my chiropractor said not to stretch my neck. Now this morning THIS shows up in my feed. Highly disturbing. It’s the satellites, people. They’re creating a literal matrix of surveillance over the planet & there’s nothing secret about it. In fact, everyone thinks Elon Musk is a freaking hero🙄. And we wonder why our planet is dying. Nope, it’s not ALL about fossil fuels. I seriously question if the medical mafia implanted metal in my neck (cervical fusion, which broke btw) as a rod because the right holistic care would’ve negated that debilitating surgery. A few years ago I’d have thought that paranoid. These days it’s too obvious the NWO regime is trying to make us into borgs. Eyes open, people!

[@jamesrothschild4455]

Thank you. My right shoulder was hurting after riding a bicycle today. Followed your video, and it instantly was cured! Great job.

[@arlenekellas5926]

Amazing. I’m so happy I found your channel! My shoulders have hurt for days and today I had a migraine. Even my meds didn’t solve the issue. One round of this and I can already feel a difference. My neck muscles are still tight, but my shoulders are sitting lower. Thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome!

[@pascalsolal]

I'm a professional guitar player, and I have been feeling tense in my shoulders and neck for almost fourty years now. I've tried everything: tai-chi, chi Kung, sophrology, yoga... But tensions always come back shortly after. Your exercice seems to work. Thanks a lot!

[@TaroIwamoto]

you are welcome

[@dannykicks603]

Wow

[@mattm7426]

Would you like me to share with you some stretches that my physio gave me that were life changing? Let me know because it takes some time to type out

[@hon3yd3w]

@@mattm7426 Just make a short video on your channel, explaining the stretches, so you won't be typing.

[@MysticMonkeyMiracle]

@@mattm7426 yeah I'd be interested for sure. Would like and subscribe

[@michaelferreri1256]

I am so grateful to have found this video. I experienced amazing results to the neck and shoulder discomfort I suffer from daily. Thank you so much for the information and demonstration.

[@avialbersbenchamo4797]

So much wisdom in one movement

[@peaceiswithjesus8568]

What!? I can’t believe the tension is gone. It’s been years since my shoulders have felt relaxed. Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@into_the_void]

This really worked !.. The scary part is that youtube algo knew to recommend this to me... I didn't even search anything similar recently

[@slcRN1971]

Whoa, I have chronic pain issues and I do ‘guarding’ (involuntary) all the time........ that only leads to newer areas that hurt. I did this ‘neck/shoulder’ tensing for many years, when working very long shifts as a hospital maternal-child nurse. I was told to be sure to ‘lower those shoulders’ often when working. Yet this simple technique (that you demonstrated) works even better!! THANKS‼️

[@raisdbywolvz]

I first found this video about 6 months ago. At the time I had a knot in my shoulder area right by the shoulder blade. I did the exercise and immediately, while raising my shoulder, I felt the knot just release. I do this exercise whenever I feel knots forming, and it helps every time. Sometimes the knots release as I'm raising my shoulder, and sometimes they release when I'm lowering it, but it always works. Thank you ever so much for sharing your knowledge. Your generosity is amazing.

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're very welcome:)

[@lindaward-thompson.3049]

Thank you so much for giving us this special insight. I felt relief immediately. It’s good for arthritis and spondylitis in my neck. I didn’t realise how much tension I had been holding!

[@norz2906]

It works!! Been struggling for 2 weeks from neck and shoulder pain. I couldn't sleep properly even though I have tried the correct sleeping positions for this pain. Also tried various massages and stretching exercises. This is by far the most effective! I only did 5 reps on the affected shoulder. Before performing this, moving down and losing the effort of the affected limb seemed like needles poking my neck and shoulder. After trying at least 5 reps after watching this, the pain reduced to at least half of it! Thank you for this. 🤗

[@TaroIwamoto]

wonderful! Glad it's helped you:)

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@stacer1962 100%!

[@rebanelson607]

Since retiring i've had more time to play the keyboard but my upper back muscles are a problem. I tried this exercise just once an noticed a difference in my neck and shoulder. Thanks!

[@Charmz32]

Thank you so for this! 3 years later and this is the most helpful thing I’ve tried all day! ❤

[@marisolvalencia744]

OMG! I had sooo much pain in my shoulders and neck. I was searching for a massage service, then I ran into this video, did the exercise and the pain is gone! You saved me money and pain ❤

[@TaroIwamoto]

thats great news!

[@laurelp68]

Wow! I’ve been suffering from neck pain for 4 months now due to crocheting, and I was amazed at how fast I felt relief after doing this simple movement! Thank you SO much!

[@nialkelly7582]

Simply Thanks! ... yes, I was stretching and rotating and shaking out to loosen tightness etc. etc. and now your clear and easy advice has unlocked another dimension for me .. I've always loved to be strong and flexible but injuries over the years seemed to just never quite heal and I accepted the various limits that could no longer be stretched, massaged or shaken free .. This presentation is a gift .. truly, thanks again! Taro, right? Good name, good advice!

[@debbysmith3003]

I was in an ATV accident on March 5th. I had a severe concussion and whiplash. It feels as if my neck and chest imploded in in itself. I am still in a great deal of pain. I just saw this video and pray this technique works.

[@TaroIwamoto]

please move very gently through a small range and pay attention to sensations in your body:)

[@savannahadams3145]

As someone who is working towards their CNA license in a nursing home, this helps SO MUCH. I never realized how much of an effect running around all day in that kind of setting would have on my neck. I could literally feel the tension leave, God the relief. Thank you so much for posting!

[@virginia6540]

Thank you so much for this! As I have gotten older, now 48, I have become more and more aware of how my body feels. I feel every ache and stiff muscle. I appreciate the simplicity of this and appreciate EVEN more the explanation of what is happening. I don’t always have to contort or twist my body to feel a difference or relief. Thank you ☺️

[@cherylvergin1757]

I appreciate when a YT practitioner gets right to the solution without a lot of intro-babble. Thank you!

[@RackwitzG]

So you call a 6 min. video for a 30 sec. exercise getting "right to the point"?

[@gipi23]

@@RackwitzG my thought exactly...it is like somebody calls you, offering sth, and they say 'can I borrow just 30s if your time?'. 6minutes ain't 30seconds. Mind you, he never claimed the video would last 30s ;-) But hell yea, beating about it doesn't help.

[@RackwitzG]

@@gipi23 Others would have made it 9 or more mins, so he was rather brief. He needs to explain what he is doing too.

[@fionahawke6134]

I just came across this video and thought, "What do I have to lose?" Lo and behold, after using this method on each of my shoulders, most of my neck and shoulder tension has eased! Thank you for posting this!

[@gregtanner1444]

This works really well. Many thanks.

[@joas162]

The effort it takes to hold the shoulders high was a real eye-opener, thank you!

[@nellieshoals]

Yeah, it was SO uncomfortable, verging on painful but not quite. I couldn't wait to release it and let it go... Imagine that is what my nervous system is always doing without me realizing!

[@robertwilliams5618]

@@nellieshoals I'm confused he doesn't say which shoulder are you supposed to raise after checking your shoulder height do you raise the higher or the lower shoulder or do you do it for both

[@kevinhullinger8743]

Thank you. I’m a head and neck cancer survivor and looking for relief. Turmeric is awesome but I still have bad days with my neck. However, everyday above ground is a good day 🙏