Relieve Shoulder Pain and Tension FAST - Feldenkrais Style

[@TaroIwamoto]

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[@JunMari-zz5bp]

Awesome !!!

[@TheThompson1108]

I have been struggling for almost 2 years with pain in my elbows and shoulders. I have CRPS, fibromyalgia as well as lupus. I have spoke with my pain doctors, orthopedic surgeons, as well as my general practitioner. None of them gave me any guidance other than invasive tests that didn’t prove anything or help me. I haven’t able to lift my left shoulder above the leveling point without pain for those two years until I did these short exercises that you provided. I will continue to do these as well as look at your future videos! Thank you🤗

[@TaroIwamoto]

mindfulness and attention can do a lot of good for our body and mind!

[@Lin-cw3pd]

Amazing. Arm definitely was lighter. Your exercises will be so helpful.

[@CarolNg-z7f]

Being aware and paying attention while we are moving can make such a huge difference! It is amazing!

[@skynet4496]

Feldenkrais is genius, the simple somatic connections are what drive a lot of results

[@kathleenkayk]

You have another subscriber, Taro. Your videos are very helpful.

[@dianneschmid8129]

once again moving the shoulder with an observation to body movement released tension from my shoulder and improved the mobility ....... Taro thank you may u be blessed for sharing

[@TaroIwamoto]

My pleasure!

[@DepressedHandsomeSpaceCop]

Wild. This got rid of a niggling shoulder pain that I picked up a few weeks ago after some strenuous exercise. This stuff really works.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Awesome!

[@charlierogers5299]

Thank you. I have cerebral palsy and struggle with shoulders always raised. This helps teach my body what's supposed to happen.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome! just becoming aware of connection between your arm and other parts can change the functions!

[@notvathome3]

I just did the series a second time through, and I was able to lift my arm an additional *two feet*! So happy about that. Thank you so much. Next, I want to improve the way my arm lifts to the side, so I'll search for another of your videos for that. Miracle!!!

[@s.muller8688]

interesting i found this after 1.5 years of pain and useless therapy. Thank you Sir. You are a light to yourself.

[@theychosse]

amazing how a simple exercise can help soothe what massage and meds couldt do for me in a whole year thank you so much

[@brucechurch7042]

Wow, seemed to work great. Will add to this my daily routine.

[@BoundingSquirrel]

This is absolutely astonishing. Am beyond delighted to experience *such* a difference so quickly and easily. Thank you so much.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:)

[@notvathome3]

So helpful! I can't believe how just five minutes of this relieves my pain. Thank you, sir!

[@ΜΑΝΙΑΠΛΑΤΣΙΔΑΚΗ-ΔΑΡΑΚΗ]

It was veeery helpful...thank you!!!

[@caroldenise9569]

I have RRMS and very thankful for this!

[@guasha8637]

Yes,very helpful,thankyou.

[@bobbywest8460]

Thank you so much, i was in a car accident before covid that left me with tears in each shoulder. my rehab never included these movements... appreciate you

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure

[@heikesiegl2640]

Sometimes in rehab you have other priorities. First comes increase of range of motion, then comes increase of strength and finally increase of sensibility/awareness. Not necessarily the best order but in the short time you have the most efficient. Don't think ill of other therapists because they chose another path. Most of the time they have their reasons

[@mezzofeldenkrais6131]

Excellent. Paying attention to the spiral of the arm as it floats up. Nuances. Refinement. This was very well explained as always.

[@TaroIwamoto]

thank you:)

[@keinalias1148]

Thank you for your videos! I struggle with my left shoulder and on and off pain. Since probably six months the pain didn’t go away and got worse, no matter which exercises I tried. During the video I was asking myself how this could help, as I had the feeling we “didn’t do much” and that it was always the same motions. But miraculously, after the video now my shoulder feels tingly and cool and somewhat “lighter”! At the moment I don’t feel any pain, we will see if repetitions of this videos and your other shoulder mobility practice will bring further improvement. Thanks so much!

[@kitchenmagician]

All good. I feel the entire spine engaged in the movement improving body mobility.

[@natalagoodman2205]

This was SOOOOOOOO helpful!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear it!

[@mariamota7144]

Thank you for your excellent videos! I'm a swimmer with shoulder pain, and your videos have helped me greatly.

[@TaroIwamoto]

glad to hear!

[@estilowolff]

Amazing. I was able to realize how much tension there was on my wrist with this exercise. I loosened my wrist and instantly my body felt lighter. Thank you

[@niloferlakhani218]

Very happy I found you ! Your technique is different 🙏🏼

[@TaroIwamoto]

very happy you found me:)

[@FLOKADO]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@verenaharig8229]

Thank you very much for your educational videos. 

[@ruthdavis2955]

Really cool. Arm second test as light as a feather.

[@atievanonselen2628]

I’ll repeat this exercise to. I’ve still some pain in my for arm nest by the shoulder. But I‘m sure this will release in combinatie with the beck shoulder exercise. Beautifull exampels. 😮❤

[@tamarapace3036]

I felt like the exercise completely changed my locked shoulder! I can't wait to see what happens after doing this exercise for more than one time!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear! New shoulder video coming in a few minutes!

[@tamarapace3036]

@@TaroIwamoto how often do we use this exercise? I am doing multiple ones. I have a massage today (I am so grateful) but I am afraid I will end up with a shoulder in worse shape. You can't imagine how much these videos are helping me recover from a 9 day hospital stay and recovery from covid. Thank you.

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@tamarapace3036 you can do this multiple times daily. even better you apply this awareness into all reaching movements during daily activities.

[@sharonfurey4019]

Thank you so much...feels so much better.

[@TaroIwamoto]

awesome!

[@ceciliamarasigan7107]

You are amazing 👏🏼 thank you for simple mindful movements

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@ryan_hunan]

Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thanks for your support!

[@amandaberube7672]

Thank you for your videos! I can feel relief right away!

[@maxwelllove1182]

Much smoother and lighter after this exercise.

[@candied.crabapples]

I just found your channel and your videos are so helpful! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! 😀

[@shirleychang2071]

Thank you!! Video was very good!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad it helped!

[@alekamarazi9702]

That was amazing!! I have had shoulder problems on and off for more than 20 years. Thanks for showing how to deal with pain and stiffness that doesn't involve medication.

[@TaroIwamoto]

natural way is a way to go if possible, isn't it?

[@robertmic8601]

Thanks

[@TaroIwamoto]

Thank you so much for your big support!!

[@lakshmiomanakuttan8510]

Thankyou Taro I got relief immediately.

[@joannkudell9445]

Thank you! So helpful!

[@hermajesty6954]

Wow, that was wild!! That was really helpful and healing. Simple and effective.

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome!

[@brigittetye4427]

Very, very good!!!! 🙏Thank you for sharing!

[@felicitybeckett3915]

Amazing! Thank you

[@TaroIwamoto]

my pleasure!

[@haziel4922]

I'll try it. Thanks.

[@TaroIwamoto]

let me know your experience with this

[@letiziagirelli1953]

Hi Taro! Thanks a lot for your incredible exercises, you have fixed problems in the shoulders that no one was able to fix. God bless

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome!

[@卂尺卂-k7i]

Thank you so much, I will exercise this every day now, I hope it will help. I got vertigo a lot because of the high tension on my shoulders neck and psoas muscle.

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome!

[@rosenrot239]

Thanks very much 💞

[@TaroIwamoto]

you're welcome:)

[@tinaredmond1054]

Definitely lighter, thank you

[@janinepyke4643]

Wow!! That worked for me. Your amazing!. I know my posture is really bad so I am delighted that I found this channel! I noticed recently that one of my legs is slightly longer than the other. Can bad posture cause this?. My shoulders and neck have always been so painful especially after a 12 hour shift, I want that relief. Thankyou!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

My lateral pelvic tilt videos might provide you some helpful insights

[@janvisharma730]

YES, YES. IT HELPS. THANK YOU:)

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome!

[@benbritten4967]

holly shit! miracle happened!

[@dianemoore1184]

Amazing!

[@tessatandler393]

Thanks...amazing

[@TaroIwamoto]

You're welcome :)

[@TaroIwamoto]

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[@jennifercandace1]

I am a florist and stand in one place working at counter height all day. I wake up with my right arm tingling and asleep most days. Pinched nerve? Any ideas on how to alleviate this? Much appreciated

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@jennifercandace1 did you sleep on your right side? if this tingling is new (you never had this symptom before) and persists for days with no improvements, it might be a good idea to consult with your doctor. Tingling in arm often comes from compression or overstretching of nerve(s) which is affected by neck position. sometimes it happens when you sleep on your side with your arm overstretched, or neck not supported well.

[@jennifercandace1]

I have had this for years, worse during busy season when I am there for hours. I have had doctors appointments but after an MRI etc, they say it's not something they can help with. I will try not sleeping in my right side (which I do) and keep using your techniques. They are very helpful with my neck, so 🤞 my arm will improve as well.

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@jennifercandace1 if you sleep on your right side, just try to support your neck with pillow or a stack of towels.

[@jennifercandace1]

@@TaroIwamoto thank you for the advice! I will do that. Appreciate you getting back to me. I tried your video today for touching the floor and was amazed!

[@poczytamci3389]

unbelievable! it feels lighter! i have an old renewable injury in my left shoulder/shoulder blade/side chest muscles i dont know their names, would it be helpful to start improving all my posture but starting with shoulder playlist, or it makes no difference what do i start with?

[@TaroIwamoto]

Great! I suggest you start with posture playlist as it provides a foundation for efficient shoulder movements.

[@poczytamci3389]

@@TaroIwamoto thank you! 🙏🏻

[@davepowell7168]

Useful tools l shall try.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Let me know your experience with this

[@naveenahmad1331]

This is an excellent move ! How many times should it be repeated for a heavy arm feeling affecting writing too ??

[@TaroIwamoto]

Just a couple of times will be fine, but what makes a difference is slow and small movement and your focused attention to your body. This is really about retraining your brain/nervous system and neuro connections and pathways, so your focused attention is the most important part!

[@naveenahmad1331]

@@TaroIwamoto thanks for your reply !

[@Frederer59]

I would love to find Feldenkrais golf swing videos. Do you golf Taro?

[@TaroIwamoto]

I don't golf, but have worked with many golfers. Learning how to initiate rotation/turning from hips for power, less stress to lower back. I find side sitting rotation movement very beneficial for golfers. I do incorporate side sitting rotation movements a lot in my videos. My follow along hip videos would be excellent for golfers, if you haven't watched them yet.

[@forestworm7597]

I practice a form of kung fu and we draw power from the upper dan tien, a region just above the navel. In our 'internal' practice we are often making these imaginary connections between elbow, wrist, fist or finger tip and dan tien. These excercises prove that the relationship is whilst subtle, infact not imaginary, but very real and can be experienced in a short period. Thankyou.

[@MrVonThoma1]

Super helpful video! Was wondering if you could make a video showing techniques on how to relax/ loosen oblique muscles? Thanks for the help!

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear! How are your tight oblique muscles limiting your functions and movement?

[@MrVonThoma1]

@@TaroIwamoto It is always tight to one side and pulls my upper body down to the right. This hurts my posture and makes it uncomfortable to lay down straight and not sleep in a Cresent moon shape.

[@suzakico]

Hi, as soon as I tried this, I thought of Vipassana meditation. In my first vipassana, I had what they call it as Bhanga - like big awakening. It was year 2000. By now, I am into Zen for 40 years and your pointing attention/ awareness is something I am familiar with - also related to Aikido. Are you familiar with vipassana or aikido? Just curious.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Hi! I'm not familiar with Vipassana meditation, but I do practice aikido, tai chi, qigong:)

[@lightfortruth]

Thank you Taro, I love your work and found your advices are very useful 💓💓💓 I’m suffering from chronic pain from my 30 degree S curve scoliosis. If you are interested, can you make some suggestions for people with scoliosis？

[@TaroIwamoto]

A good news is that I'm planning to make a few videos on that topic (scoliosis) in the near future!

[@lightfortruth]

Thanks Taro, you’re a legend 💜💜💜!

[@user-ws3st7hu2l]

My arm felt light after feeling those connection movements. Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

amazing how focused attention can change quality of movement so quickly, isnt it?

[@spoopyscaryskelebones3846]

@@TaroIwamoto yes :)

[@firieflame8053]

Unbelievable. My shoulder is sore constantly sore. I couldn't even lift it properly without stabbing pain in the test. Then it was totally different!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

That's wonderful!

[@zacharyjones4343]

Before I started the exercise I couldn’t lift my arm without wincing, after the 10 min video, it was painless to lift to shoulder height…amazing, I don’t understand how this works….

[@TaroIwamoto]

Its a magic:) Just kidding. The nervous system made connections between your arm, chest, back, pelvis, and integrated more parts with arm functions. The result is easier, more efficient, more comfortable movement

[@bobnicholls]

I did notice less pain and my arm felt lighter, even though I wasn't expecting to. Do you have a video that addresses coccyx pain please?

[@lovetoride9646]

That's really weird. It actually works!

[@someone4379]

magic

[@sandym.6389]

Good evening Taro. Your videos popped up in my feed last night and I decided to search specifically for your shoulder movement videos. I just did this one and also subscribed. Being new to your channel, I'm a bit confused about whether these are actually some sort of exercise to aid in healing pain or if you are simply trying to help us learn how to move our bodies in a way that will help prevent injury (even unknown injuries). I was diagnosed with frozen shoulder a couple months go. My research indicates a 6 month to 2 year healing time. Ugh!!! Do you have any specific arm/shoulder movement recommendations for frozen shoulder (no known injury)? Thank you for offering your expertise to help others. The orthopedic doctor provided no exercise or movement suggestions, but did suggest steroid injection which I refused. He offered me celebrex which I did take for 1 month, but did not refill. I have been taking curamin (OTC supplement) and recently started taking berberine. I don't think I will be able to put up with the excruciating shoulder and arm pain much longer. Any suggestions from your point of view? Thank you again.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Most my videos are mainly focusing on retraining the nervous system and movement patterns including this. This retraining exercise can teach your nervous system how to move more efficiently to improve functions. This one helps you learn how to connect your arm/shoulder with your chest, spine, pelvis so they can function together. I have many videos under Improve Shoulder and Neck Playlist. A key for any conditions is better coordination and integration so you don't stress the injured areas.

[@sandym.6389]

@@TaroIwamoto Thank you Taro.

[@sarahwestwood7347]

Hi Sandy - I'm someone who had two frozen shoulders. I adore Feldenkrais, however I hope Tawo doesn't mind if I just say mine was cured in a couple of weeks just doing the stretch where you put your bad arm across your chest (while standing) and draw it gently to you with the other, keeping it straight. I think it released a lot of tension across the back of the shoulder. Anyway, best of luck & Feldenkrais is the best!! x

[@manohark6368]

After covid last year not able to lift left shoulder having pain and stiffness any remedy

[@slave2truth4freedom]

Felt it

[@rosehammond2118]

So do you do it with the other arm as well for balance? And how high should you raise the arm before and after? Thanks 🌹

[@TaroIwamoto]

sure you can practice both arms as we use both arms in daily functions, perhaps one arm more than the other. you dont have to raise your arm before and after every time. i did this so people can compare and contrast and feel the difference

[@rosehammond2118]

@@TaroIwamoto thanks for the quick response. I like the simplicity of your routines and how quickly the body responds. 🌹

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@rosehammond2118 which also means how quickly the nervous system changes

[@lynettegunning2549]

is this exercise good for tennis elbow?

[@TaroIwamoto]

sure! though this is not specific to tennis elbow, improving distribution of movement can definitely reduce strain to elbow/forearm.

[@jody6030]

Looking through some of your video’s, I hope to learn this. I just don’t know where to start. Breathing first? Just jump in anywhere? What do you recommend? Thanks!

[@TaroIwamoto]

it depends on what you want to improve but if you want to improve overall movement quality and functions, you can start from anything.

[@avernus1313]

Sir , i use phone a lot while lying down and my wrists, neck, shoulders are all in pain. So is there an exercise for it especially for wrists

[@TaroIwamoto]

there is one video of mine, hand shoulder neck connection under shoulder and neck playlist. that one might be helpful

[@mandydoyle2936]

Having trouble downloading your free pain free back guide? Can anyone help please ?

[@TaroIwamoto]

why dont you email me from my website?

[@timmo3282]

Witchcraft!! Amazing - truly amazing.

[@TaroIwamoto]

Glad to hear!

[@AnneALias]

Classic Taro

[@katgirlblue]

Unbelievable! I've been in PT for my left shoulder pain (rotator tear and arthritis), but it keeps coming back. I keep doing my PT exercises but I still have pain. I did this one video and can now lift my arm without pain!! I can't believe it! Please tell me how to know when I can go back to regular upper body workouts - my biceps and especially triceps have turned to soft pillows, I hate it! Thank you in advance! Thank you so much.

[@TaroIwamoto]

as your pain improves, I would first work on forms for your upper body routines without weights and see if you can go through those movements slowly without aggravating shoulders. Then gradually add weights. Quality over Quantity always!

[@katgirlblue]

@@TaroIwamoto thank you!

[@TaroIwamoto]

@@katgirlblue welcome:

[@luyzqint3760]

Hello, is it normal to have a very strong reaction to these kind of exercises?. So far I have done two times the sternum video before going to get adjusted by a chiropractor. Both times my neck got very tense on the right side (that's where I got most of my issues), on both times, the chiropractor could not adjust C1/C2, they get locked after the sternum exercises. But I have also try others exercises (4) and all of them make such a shock to my body (the only one that lockes my upper cervical is the sternum one) but they do tense my neck on the side I preform the exercise. I do meditate every day, so when you asked to make the connection (awareness) of the parts of the spine, it is very easy for me. Is this normal?.

[@tivtag]

Assume that you and your body are just right. Don’t fight yourself :-) You could try asking your body questions. What stresses you? What emotion is there? How ready are you truely to release?

[@luyzqint3760]

Also, I get very very very thirsty.

[@luyzqint3760]

@@tivtag Thanks ✌️

[@TaroIwamoto]

I cant tell you if that is normal. I can only tell you that that is what you experience. I can only guess what might be happening. My guess is that you are moving either too much or too fast or both. Inviting the sternum/ chest to turn and head to move with your chest should reduce effort in your neck, not increase, unless you are doing too much, in which case, the nervous system will react by incteasing tension. Thats my guess. I dont focus on range of movement. i focus on quality of movement that includes your breathing. Your breathing reflects the state of the nervous system. this is true for any exercises and activities you do. This is why I keep reminding people to move very very slowly through a small range and pay attention your body and sensations.

[@luyzqint3760]

@@TaroIwamoto Thank you for your response. I take about 10 seconds for the movement, but I might be doing it too much. Just to make sure, I am not complaining, on the contraire, I am very surprised how much impact this makes on my body. I can literally feel my whole spine little by little have some sort of, adjustment?. But the one that I am not going to do before seeing the chiropractor next time, would be the sternum one. I will do it afterwards, and see how my body reacts to it. I always listen to my body. Once again, Gracias ✌️

[@sleepbootbianca]

My arm really feld lighter and with les pain!!

[@TaroIwamoto]

very cool!

[@pabloelsur1624]

Continue... a black t-shirt is far, far better then a black hoodie to follow movements.

[@TaroIwamoto]

i guess i'll need to turn up on heater then :)

[@pabloelsur1624]

@@TaroIwamoto or burn the hoodie ;)

[@yogasunita]

My arm could rise withourt tension.

[@cathygauronski5354]

My arm felt lighter

[@weihawang4246]

I think two to three times, even once, for each part is enough. Or else it becomes too tiring.

[@pippamellon8678]

😵

[@angelak8681]

That did not improve my pain

[@JunMari-zz5bp]

Amazing !!!