The BEST MYOFASCIAL RELEASE techniques for the Sternocleidomastoid & Scalenes

www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.uk/courses/
John Gibbons is a sports Osteopath and a lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method ®' and in this video he is demonstrating how to perform an examination and then a treatment using myofascial soft tissue techniques for relative shortness of the sternocleidomastoid and scalene muscles. Want to learn how to apply these techniques as well as other Physical Therapy CPD Courses then look on www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.uk
John is also the Author of the highly successful book and Amazon No 1 best seller, called 'Muscle Energy Techniques, a practical guide for physical therapists'. John has also written 4 more books, one is called 'A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping' and this comes with a complimentary DVD and the other books are called; 'Vital Glutes, connecting the gait cycle to pain and dysfunction'. Functional anatomy of the Pelvis and SI Joint as well as The Vital Shoulder Complex.
John is currently writing his 6th book on The Vital Nerves.
All his books are available to buy now through his website www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.uk/books/ or from Amazon www.amazon.co.uk
John now offers Advanced Training in all aspects of Sports Medicine to already qualified therapists in manual therapy to 'Diploma' Level. You need to have attended all of his Physical Therapy Courses before the diploma is awarded. His venue is based at the idylic venue of Oxford University, home of the first four-minute mile by Roger Bannister.

[@beckyriggs1869]

I have been a licensed massage therapist and reflexologist for close to 30 years now, continuing education with different professionals, and I must say that your knowledge and training has been very helpful! Thank you so much! 👍

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the lovely comments, regards JG

[@angelabalken6223]

I have no idea why your video popped up in my suggestions, but this is so interesting.

[@robfusco9700]

Thank you for the lucid, valuable content. Greetings from the LMT community in Central MA, USA.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for watching and pleased you like the content! Regards JG

[@saidkada1920]

@@JohnGibbons ok💜👌👍💟

[@sybelleenergies3614]

Merci infiniment j’utilise beaucoup vos méthodes dans mon cabinet de rebouteux en France 🇫🇷 vous expliquez très bien

[@DrAbdulHannanAzeemi]

he is real hero for me..i love to watch his techniques ❣️

[@JohnGibbons]

Very kind, regards JG

[@bicolanoeatologyexplore1488]

Thanks for sharing this big help for my wife same pain that she has

[@kaijohn8921]

Excellent video! I am undergoing PT now b/c I have very limited range of motion of my head /neck. This technique definitely works and you explain and demonstrate so clearly. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@amarajeanine3976]

I’m amazed at how great this helps with pain

[@JohnGibbons]

Yes, the technique can help. regards JG

[@massagewithmike]

I like the seated aspect, don’t see that often

[@baoluo1]

Thanks for the post, John, I appreciate your good work.

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad it was helpful! Regards JG

[@classicalvintagecollector]

Thank you for the video. This technic really helped relieve most of the headache I had. I was in a motorcycle accident 30+ years ago in which I flipped over the bike, landing on the ground headfirst (I was wearing a helmet). I had a disc put in between c4-c5 in 2010, but still get headaches about once a month. Any more videos you recommend?

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and I have lots of cervical spine videos on. my channel. regards JG

[@mhfitnesshealth7766]

Thank you. This will help a client that has very little rotation.

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad it was helpful! Regards JG

[@cleuzas19]

Thanks for the video 👏👏👏👏

[@shahilagh]

Because of chronic pain I have learnt all of I such techniques! It is amazing … pain has been the guidance

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@deborahhall4848]

Love this technique you demonstrated. Awesome demonstration, thank you so much!

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you enjoyed it! Regards JG

[@qdee6250]

I came to the comments to say precisely the same thing! Loved this, thanks. Looking forward to watching more !!

[@lorcashine]

Wow, that looks amazing. I would love to have that done. Constantly doing PT and working on this issue. No one has done this specific technique on me.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message - regards JG

[@bismark1223]

Great work sir. Thank you for the lesson

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@stephanpulver1119]

Danke für das tolle Video. Thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@observinthelaws]

So you: 1) Rotate CS ipsilaterally. 2) Contact. 3) Glide down the SCM as you passively rotate (contralateral rotation) to neutral. Is this how you do each step? In step 3) do you go further than neutral?

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and sounds about right, try the technique like i demonstrate as works well, regards JG

[@mrunalinijadhav9235]

Please make a video on mfr for neck pain in patients with upper limb radiculopathy

[@JohnGibbons]

I am sure I have a few videos that cover treatment of the cervical spine relating to nerve pathology, regards JG

[@joshuamoore3515]

Cannot release SCM while head is in support and suspensions. Must take weight and gravity off the muscles to make a cellular tissue change to correct the issue.

[@TunesAndToys]

i started getting little waves of dizziness later after doing this trigger therapy. is that normal? it felt good at the time.

[@mztwixed]

Thx Gibbons. You rock.

[@JohnGibbons]

Very kind, regards JG

[@mindy1230]

Omg I will fly to wherever this man lives to get a massage. I give them (amateur) but never get any that are this good.

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats very kind of you to say that - regards JG

[@careerconstellation6070]

That looks like it would feel so good

[@frankebert4474]

Awesome. Thanks for uploading. In my patients i very often find the right scalenus anterior very sensitive and painfull. It seems like this happens pretty often in right handed people. Do you have any possible explanation why this may be the case ? Thanks from germany

[@JohnGibbons]

The scalene muscles will always be sensitive and I would be very gentle because of the relationship to the brachial plexus and subclavian artery, the reason why the right is generally more tender is possibly due to being right handed so out is the dominant side and is always working..regards JG

[@frankebert4474]

Thank you very much for taking the time and effort to answer my question. Best regards from Germany.

[@bachirmatmati4414]

Sports

[@josefinebliss2801]

I'm wondering, can the scm muscles cause a choking sensation in your throat from being tense or sore? I am tense a lot especially lately and I don't have the best posture and sit infront of a laptop a lot so I get neckpain in the back of my neck but lately it's been the sides of my neck and this choking sensation. If so will this technique help and is it possible to do it on yourself?

[@hiimpaul8205]

Omg I’m having the same issue

[@JohnGibbons]

The soft tissue technique is worth trying but remember a lot of other muscles will be involved, not just the SCM so get someone to work all around the neck, shoulder region. Not sure about the choking effect - there is a possibility because of the close proximity of these muscles to the throat. Regards JG

[@crystalclear6205]

My osteopath said my c2 was out and that was causing the fluid to not drain. I have been getting the same thing. Working the chakras seem to help.

[@michellekell7718]

@@crystalclear6205 just stumbled upon your post, I've just started seeing g an osteopath, I have similar problems as seen in video, I have a lot of muscus and always clearing my throat, are yiu having a similar issue with fluid build up?

[@nathang6799]

@@michellekell7718 how is the osteopathy going? I would recommend going on a dairy, gluten and egg free diet just to help reduce the inflammation further.

[@Bitachon]

*Congrats on 100k subs*

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards jG

[@traceyjoelson2451]

Thank you from Salt Rock South Africa

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@simonorellana8990]

Great technic, tanks for the video

[@JohnGibbons]

No problem 👍

[@Niko-Suave]

Would there be a version of to doing it by yourself. Some of us dont have the luxury of finding a good doctor to pull this off etc...

[@JohnGibbons]

You can try and do this yourself as I do and does help, regards JG

[@londong1420]

A very skilled massage therapist can help as well

[@jenny-DD]

Yes - get a good girlfriend and ask her to grab you at both necks

[@slametslamet9955]

@@JohnGibbons.

[@joaogualberto1315]

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[@dq2023]

The guy wives tell their husbands not to get worried about

[@JohnGibbons]

Nothing to worry about, regards JG

[@surfcoasttherapeuticmassag9518]

Amazing as always John 🙌🙌🙌

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks again, regards JG

[@labamba4799]

John

[@hamsahamsa6788]

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[@staceypollack6526]

Can I ask. Had a bad injury years ago. The problem I have is right up the middle deep fascial pulling which feels like the cord at c3 up. Nothing and no one can help me. My question is can the fascia pull on the dura deep at the base of skull and can this somehow be fixed ? It’s ruined my life. No one knows how to fix or reach where my problem is. Thavks

[@MusicEdwithMissy]

I’m wondering if these techniques would be effective for me as a person with voice problems who has a ton of tension in my neck-shoulders-jaw. If so, how would I go about looking for help? Is it through a PT or a chiropractor?

[@JohnGibbons]

Try an osteopath or a soft tissue therapist as sure they can help, regards JG

[@asmidaranas8077]

How to join with your course? How many price and how long time is needed for enroll all of the courses

[@thomaswilliams8886]

Hey John, I would like to do your course, I have a level 4 in sports massage therapy, your diploma has spinal manipulations, what is the minimum requirement for that, should I do a level 5 sports therapy first? Or would that not be enough?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Thomas, yes you can attend my courses as you are qualified to the minimal level, look on my website for dates etc. regards JG

[@thomaswilliams8886]

John Gibbons thank you for the reply, I shall take a look, thanks again

[@JohnGibbons]

@@thomaswilliams8886 No problem, any questions then let me know, regards JG

[@kmo5611]

This looks promising for a longstanding issue I've had, thanks. Know anyone in the Seattle area who uses your techniques? I don't find anything with a search...

[@JohnGibbons]

I dont as based in UK, regards JG

[@saprissa40]

I need somebody profesional for myself since I had high dose of neck cancer radiation treatments and I am dealing with awful fibrosis

[@JohnGibbons]

See someone like me where you live as sure they can help, regards JG

[@cartierwhite_lasvegas]

Omg I know this feels good

[@KishanKotechaArtist]

I have been getting pain on LHS deep inside scalene and goes down to shoulder and bicep tricep arm and fingers. Have had every test under the sun as had for 15 years. Just went private and there is no disc compression of nerve. They found osteocytes in neck and electrical conduction of the nerve found low electrical conduction of one of the nerves I think c5 or c6. Tried brachial plexus nerve block which was amazing pain-free for 4 days then came back. Just had cervical epidural c1-c7 yesterday so hoping this works. Any other advise or help as it feels like a dead end. It's a tingling radiation deep pain

[@normasantiago1658]

I e had this similar pain for 18 years and just like you tried every avenue doctors recommended like seeing a neurologist, chiropractor, physical therapy, nerve block, etc. Saw a specialist in Chicago and said it had nothing to do with the slight bulging disc in the C5 C6. He didn’t know what else to recommend. He said it’s probably a repetitive strain injury. I let it go I was tired of trying to figure out how to get relief. I am now researching fascia stretch. Hoping for some answers. Read your reply in here and wondering if you found a solution to your pain. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@elizabethd2614]

I’m in the same position. Any relief?

[@blake5318]

Omg I wish he could do that to me... My neck has been killing me for too long.... And it's always in those muscles etc.

[@JohnGibbons]

A lot of people would like this technique as works really well, regards JG

[@masoudmalakoutipour944]

hello doctor my patient has swollen scm ..what d yu suggest same fascial release techniques for traction?thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

Quite rare to have a swollen SCM muscle and it is I wouldn't massage it and would need to find out what is the cause of the swelling as there are many lymph nodes near to that muscle, regards jG

[@sidusmelody6925]

INDONESIA HADIR.... OF THE BEST

[@alihojeij7461]

Nice demonstration. I'm in africa and no medical treatment or hospitals Around me. I'm having stiffness feeling in my left ear/jaw followed back by left shoulder tightness, left eye and left head tightness. It's been a year it comes and goes every 3 days for about half a day . Just need an advice from you about what it could be from. Poor dental health or ...

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi, thanks for message and hard to comment without seeing you as u unprofessional - regards JG

[@spalfu5820]

I experienced this and it was due to a massive build up in my ear - putting pressure on nerves.

[@PJV1201]

Hi. I was diagnosed with costochondritis in the past, after suffering pain and 'cracking' at the right side of my sternum. It went away for a few years but came back about a year ago. It has now become constant, with gradually worsening pain and more widespread cracking at the sternocostal joints. Over the last few weeks, I have had tightness and tenderness in the exact spot you are massaging in this video, along with a feeling of 'fullness' in my jaw and ear area on the right hand side. Do you think this is likely to be connected to the issues with my sternum and ribcage? I'm just trying to learn a bit more so that I can explain things to my doctors here in the US (I'm originally from Wales), as they don't seem to understand how uncomfortable and restrictive my symptoms are, and basically just say 'take ibuprofen'. Any info you could give would be greatly appreciated. 👍🏻

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to say without looking at you, see an osteopath near you as sure they can help. regards JG

[@PJV1201]

@@JohnGibbons yes, I understand giving advice is hard without an actual physical assessment. Will try to find a good osteopath. Thank you for the reply.

[@barbiekat6352]

I have flares of painful costochondritis and I do not have access to this type of therapy. I’m not at all saying it’s a substitute for the techniques shown …but I bought a red light panel (that also has infrared), for over all anti aging benefits. I had a flare of costochondritis yesterday and I used the red light/infrared combination on my upper back and then chest for 10-12 minutes at a distance of 12”. I’m amazed at how much relief I got within an hour of treating it. This has lasted like 36 hours and I’m just now feeling a little twinge again. Plan to get in another session before bed!

[@rahidazamanova5988]

Thank you

[@JohnGibbons]

You're welcome, regards JG

[@mallikaarachchiwkh4157]

Thanks!

[@JohnGibbons]

No problem! Regards JG

[@camajespa]

great techniques. great treatment. but I'm concerned by the double-dip in the super wax...

[@harshsalunkhe9347]

Have you did this for someone suffering from trigeminal neuralgia??

[@JohnGibbons]

Not sure if these techniques work for that condition, worth a try but not over convinced, regards JG

[@Jamiet-lk8xq]

How to know who needs this neck release?

[@efl2914]

I have a note, isn’t the myofascial technique require a solid skin so the therapist hand don’t slide away while performing the technique?

[@ayasabbah2592]

Thanks alot

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@michellesilverberg8108]

Can you show this technique but doing it to yourself?

[@somaholistix]

Great video

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the visit

[@sankyj3571]

My whole right SCM muscle is a bit swollen and there’s a feeling of ear clogged, just the right side. Any idea what could it be ? Thanks in advance.

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to comment as would need to have a look as quite rare for the muscle to be swollen, however there are chains of lymph nodes close so they need to be checked as well by a medical practitioner - regards JG

[@zyci]

are you still dealing with the clogged ear?

[@sankyj3571]

@@zyci only when the right SCM swells…what problem are you facing ?

[@hendvvz3295]

I have the same thing omg

[@yvettebarimbao9784]

I recently feel this pain sir so as the base of that muscle. The pain feels in the socket of my right eye, an unsual feel on top of my head , some dizziness and headache. Am too a right handed and always use computer in my work.

[@JohnGibbons]

Try and see someone like me where you live as will help, regards JG

[@vedareid2762]

Thank you. 👍👍👍🤗

[@JohnGibbons]

You are so welcome! Regards jG

[@pennyc7064]

What type of practitioner would know these tecniques? Physiotherapist or osteopath. I need to find someone in my area to help me with my neck/ shoulder pain.

[@flarroidhd9314]

They are called craniosacral therapy, maybe search them up around you... hope you find a good one

[@lindadickinson7435]

Interesting. I have been suffering with soft tissue damage for 25yrs. Not one Dr. has ever tried this or even mentioned this kind of therapy. Is it new?

[@JohnGibbons]

Not really and I have taught 1000's of therapists so hopefully you can find someone who can do this...regards JG

[@lorerodri1]

I wonder if this muscle is the responsible of my tinnitus

[@vickiwilkinson6826]

Brilliant 💕👍

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments, regards JG

[@ashikaganga3533]

Thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

Thank you, regards JG

[@ProfetaNero]

Ive been at the hospital yesterday. Worst pain ever and also now im feeling the same way. Left side of the neck i feel like im chocking and i cant do anything about it. The doctors just told me to rest and stay home. Im nervous im scared i wont be able to breath if it get worst. I dont know what to do

[@JohnGibbons]

See a therapist like me where you live, regards jG

[@Sahilkumar-ix3xg]

Same

[@unitor699industries]

i have this on my leftside when i glide down it hurts my skin like its very sensitive

[@JohnGibbons]

Be careful on the technique, regards JG

[@harithaoruganti7826]

Hi John can we use this technique for Cervical dystonia

[@JohnGibbons]

The technique will be of value for sure, regards JG

[@admirable2971]

@@JohnGibbons can I use for spondalysis from back neck to right hand pain. Suffering from last 7 years. From India. Or any other video please recommend thanks

[@kdmob7809]

Wow nice video, how can I learn and acquire this career?

[@JohnGibbons]

Attend a course with me in oxford but you have to be trained as a therapist first before you come to me, regards JG

[@michellekell7718]

@@JohnGibbons can you please.let me know which courses you deliver please and costs? Many thanks

[@danih7577]

I wish someone could do this to me. 😩I’m certain this is what is causing an inner ear stab and pop in my left ear. I have 3 cervical herniated disc and one bulging. C4-7 doctors and PT’s are acting like it’s a mystery.

[@michaelcully8092]

Does this help strenghten the upper Esophageal Sphincter which was weakened by GERD?

[@JohnGibbons]

No idea if honest, regards JG

[@elizabethw.454]

What are your symptoms?

[@franklopeziilmtmti603]

Just another tool to add to class. Thank you!

[@AngelLight444]

How do I find someone trained like this in South Carolina or North Carolina or Georgia in the US. Bad car accident leaves me needing similar support 4 my neck, chest, scapula, shoulders, arms, lower back & legs. Thank you!!!

[@brookebarnett6808]

depends on what's needed.... chiropractor or myofascial therapist

[@JohnGibbons]

No idea as based in Oxford in UK, regards JG

[@polinabb8256]

Beautiful model and nice video🙂

[@JohnGibbons]

Thank you! Cheers! Regards JG

[@woodencarbine]

Does this muscle cause intermittent throat pain .. on inhaling ( I sleep on my front with head to the side )

[@JohnGibbons]

This muscle can cause a multitude of symptoms but not sure about actual throat pain. regards JG

[@AlphaJacksCereal]

Not the best way to sleep. Be careful.

[@samuelL.mackin]

If you sleep this way you should use a very thin pillow or no pillow at all. I sleep this way sometimes & don’t have any issues.

[@michellelawrence958]

Hi, I have pain on left side of my neck going on almost 2 years now. And I noticed that sometimes or maybe certain ways I inhale it hurts on that side of my throat and sometimes when I swallow food. I don't know if its because of the big muscle in neck or I've got a tumor, cancer or something bad going on but it has been hurting a long time. I have shoulder popping with movements in both shoulders but only have the pain on one side and not both. I don't know, its driving me crazy. I see that you said something about inhaling with throat pain. How are you doing with that now? Thanks and stay safe 😄

[@riyas4229]

@@michellelawrence958 I have similar issue.

[@subodhmayekar1640]

Hello sir I am from India I want to do myofacia massage course can you please suggest me

[@drtekchandsharma]

Hlllo ..can we use it in acute wry neck...some studies shows not to lengthen in acute comditions ....wt is ur opinion

[@JohnGibbons]

You can but be careful as typically any motion in an acute neck will probably be painful. regards JG

[@andrescolucci6338]

Podrían traducirrr desde Argentina!!

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@arthursimsa9005]

I've head a PT do these release techniques twice a week for a month, and yet the scalenes remain painful:(

[@JohnGibbons]

The scalenes will be the symptoms only, regards JG

[@arthursimsa9005]

@@JohnGibbons I don’t get what you mean?

[@cidakitano654]

Obrigada!😊🥰

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks and understand that, regards JG

[@yahelsasson]

תודה רבה ממש עוזר לכאבים באזור הפנים בצד של השריר הגדול הזה בצואר,

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@nathang6799]

Ever had much success with resolving tinnitus in patients with whiplash?

[@JohnGibbons]

Not personally I havent, regards JG

[@bigball6392]

I tried but it was not quite in patient's tempo.

[@Bitachon]

*Do you have another in FL you can recommend?*

[@JohnGibbons]

Not sure what you mean by FL? Regards JG

[@Bitachon]

@@JohnGibbons Florida in the US

[@KulwantSingh-on3kd]

Nice

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@Nat-lk1gn]

Thanks for the upload but this is not release of the fascia... This is muscular release/massage

[@rachidsebbar5718]

Where are you doctor to visit you ,?thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

Oxford in the UK, regards JG

[@johnnguyen9048]

What city are you in. I have gone to at lease 2 different massage a week and they don’t know what they doing… and It’s breaking my pockets! Because I got to keep looking!

[@JohnGibbons]

Near Oxford in the UK, regards JG

[@MsKris2626]

Oh how I wish I could find this type of treatment. 😢 I live in a somewhat rural area. I can’t even locate a RA that can help. They just want to shoot me up with Botox and other injections.

[@ImeldaEspinosa-oy1gk]

Woow .. nice . Ilike your . Vidio .

[@JohnGibbons]

Thank you very much - regards JG

[@sandiabdullah6984]

Ajarkan aku lebih banyak lagi

[@varonicayadav1351]

Does this pain go away? Please ans

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments and hard to say as you would need to find out why the pain is there in the first place, regards JG

[@MyNameSucksBad82]

Are you in the UK????

[@JohnGibbons]

I am indeed, regards JG

[@user-zr5zb7zw9u]

حلو

[@alemirangillo]

Could this help with tinnitus?

[@JohnGibbons]

Worth a try but no research to prove that, regards JG

[@rogerfrixon611]

Je suis fan🤗

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

[@bcom5242]

This is Assymetry left aic see her scapula too

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats great, regards JG

[@kopilasunar8492]

If you have a thyroid cancer patient, do so .

[@JohnGibbons]

Doubt I will be doing these techniques if someone has thyroid cancer, regards JG

[@carlmoore5117]

My girl has thyroid cancer and it helps pain

[@kopilasunar8492]

@@carlmoore5117 really!!

[@carlmoore5117]

@@kopilasunar8492 yes really

[@chineduobuekwe]

Can I get a free one. I can’t afford it

[@JohnGibbons]

Not from me but worth asking, regards JG

[@fl3693]

I want to know how she felt 48 hours after .

[@JohnGibbons]

Probably amazing, regards JG

[@kkkkhan5992]

Beware of carotid sinus...

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks, regards JG

[@lindadickinson7435]

Just watching this is making me fell like I'm choaking

[@JohnGibbons]

It can make you feel a bit strange because of the location, regards JG

[@nerea2026]

Looks painful...

[@JohnGibbons]

Its actually very nice and not painful, regards JG

[@rainy_day3]

My brain says that this treatment is wonderful..but there's a part of my brain that says 🤮 to pressure on the neck.

[@JohnGibbons]

I know what you mean, you have to be careful and not to much pressure, regards JG