The BEST Self Massage Routine For The Sternocleidomastoid

[@nataliegabrielse2194]

This hits the spot... my TMJ is currently giving me a lot of grief

[@TrainandMassage]

I’m happy to hear that! Keep it up!

[@cornypinkuni9519]

When i do this i even feel muscles in my ears relaxing!

[@bejitason3770]

I could feel the pain in my upper chest near to the right should to my ear these stretches helped me

[@TrainandMassage]

Glad to hear it!

[@Kathy-kr1sv]

TY so much Been having awful pain in side Scalp No relief. This explains it... Will be doing this massage ❤️💜

[@TrainandMassage]

You're so welcome! I hope it helps. Just remember to be gentle in the beginning.

[@yellowbird5503]

Hi how are you?

[@thisaintart]

THANK YOU

[@nancywolf8574]

This is The Number ONE technique that has helped me tremendously.

[@TrainandMassage]

Im so happy to hear that

[@Shady-79]

I can't even grab the muscle

[@TrainandMassage]

@@Shady-79 sound like you need to work on stripping it first. check out some of my latest videos to learn how to do that!

[@chaushsaifan1113]

Thanks to you sir I was worrying this pain

[@TrainandMassage]

I hope it helps!

[@guzelliginpesinde299]

thx !

[@TrainandMassage]

You’re welcome!

[@timwooten6776]

I’ve had mine swollen for years now and radiates pain down the shoulder blade like it’s supposed to. Just had surgery for Eagle syndrome a month ago. Hope it gets better. Hard to even think

[@TrainandMassage]

I hope it gets better!

[@fr-1872]

is this good against dizziness

[@TrainandMassage]

It might help. Start off slow and try it

[@newts1964]

How often should you do this adam

[@TrainandMassage]

3-5x a week.

[@EmilioEslo]

Ténks a lot brother. :)

[@TrainandMassage]

No problem

[@d_no_allyn_86]

Great stuff

[@TrainandMassage]

Thank you!

[@moiezahmad5993]

my right side of face dropping and my lip only on right side drops every time i talk and i feel strach on my right SCM when i move my face up from the lip toward the chest i feel strach this thing making my face too asymmetrical any suggestions how can i fix it?

[@TrainandMassage]

try massaging then neck and chest.

[@alby5059]

does this work please someone tell me i dont wanan injure myself

[@TrainandMassage]

Check out my most popular video. Everyone says it’s the absolute best and this short video comes from that. Start gently though because it can be intense if you have never done it.

[@axhaykumar]

Yes it worked for me really,,, but if you want permanent solution... please learn about Vaat Dosh in Ayurveda,... it is happening bcoz of Vaat Dosh....

[@CoffeeTXqueen]

I’m always afraid I’m gonna hit my carotid and stroke out

[@TrainandMassage]

The odds of that are so retry low. Start slow and move up in pressure whenever you’re ready.

[@alisahietamies4467]

I start to feel like fainting while doing this.

[@TrainandMassage]

Ease up at first then and stay behind the muscle

[@Mariaa_Hernandezz]

We have large blood vessels that feed blood to the brain in that area. Be careful to not prevent blood flow.

[@Ster_aftereffects]

What if Im pressing on my jugular😂

[@TrainandMassage]

Then you’re doing it wrong lol

[@tegangilchrist4550]

This looks so painful 😩

[@TrainandMassage]

It shouldn’t be. If it is then it’s a sign you probably need it. It’s just like getting a massage on your back, it’s more painful then you realize but feels better after

[@joelthewolf]

Doesn't work for me. I massage, hard, daily and nothing helps but dry needling.

[@jayleon89]

I'm always afraid I will clench an artery lol

[@TrainandMassage]

Can’t be afraid.

[@HN-Anonymous]

Nonsense, painful and tight muscles are due to WEAKNESS , strengthen them for long lasting relief, not temporary relief , I experienced this the hard way over the years

[@TrainandMassage]

lol. no. Tight muscles make weak muscles. Tight muscles can also be weak but that doesn't mean they are not tight. Cant strengthen a muscle if its tight (unless you want to wait for 6-12 months)

[@HN-Anonymous]

@@TrainandMassage check out MSK Neurology channel, yes it can take months if not a year to rehab super weak and atrophied muscles, but that is exactly the point here, many therapists are only concerned about quick relief without any consideration for long term, stretching and massaging weak and tight muscles provides quick relief but it’s a vicious cycle that keeps repeating and makes the muscle weaker, I have personally experienced this and so have many people I know, strengthening slowly is the way to go.

[@PB78341]

Don’t do this guys please

[@TrainandMassage]

Can you explain why not?

[@PB78341]

@@TrainandMassagepain means weak. Massaging/stretching a weak or damaged muscle makes things worse. The key is to STRENGTHEN the muscle not ‘’release’’ or stretch it.

[@av619]

@@PB78341 lol, sounds like you only looked at exercises. The muscles weak because the other muscle is tight. When you have forward head posture, you’re not training the scm, you’re releasing it while you’re training the deep cervical flexors. A strong muscle prevents pain. It doesn’t cause it

[@PB78341]

The muscle is weak because the muscle is weak. So strengthen it! The other side is just compensating and you can ‘’release’’ it all you like but it will just return to being tight unless you strengthen the weak side. The tight side will release itself once they are balanced again. I don’t think you understood my comment.

[@TrainandMassage]

@@PB78341 You dont understand. The muscles weak because the other muscles tight. Theres a reason why its always the same muscles "weak". Yes, you can strengthen it and it might help after doing it for months. But it will become weak once again if you dont release the tighter muscles. you use the tighter muscle daily, which is how it got tight. Without releasing this first, it will get tight again. With that said, yes, you have to train the weaker muscles, but only after releasing the tight muscles first. Youre missing half the picture. The other half that will help you get results faster and keep the results longer. Theres also plenty of studies showing massage plus exercise is superior to exercise alone, and some that show massage is better in certain situations.

[@farttruster8715]

I’m terrified to touch my scm like that for fear of tucking up my artery

[@TrainandMassage]

It’s rare for you to do that to yourself. Start off gently.

[@Joey_23]

Omg this worked, you're a legend 🥹

[@TrainandMassage]

Thanks!