The SCM Muscle of the Neck - The Common Cause of Neck Pain, TMJ, Headaches, Dizziness, Tinnitis

[@CherDele]

This is 6yrs old.....no way! It's July '23 and, oh how I wish I knew about all this info years ago. But, it's not too late. I've been practising the suggested exercises in this and another 2 of your videos and YES, YES, YES, I can honestly report that I've noticed a significant reduction in right neck and shoulder pain and numbness in 3 of my fingers. I've been in agony for years and have had steroid injections that haven't been as effective as your knowledgeable videos. MARRY ME!! God bless you, and thank you for the great work that you do in helping people like me. ❤

[@MariaCreuco]

Absolutely great info, helpful, explained well and simply put. . .❤

[@mindyspivey3466]

Your videos have helped me more than anything in the 18 years since my truck was rear-ended by a highspeed semi. I appreciate you.❤

[@leeannah]

I have had issues with this for decades with no answers from doctors, specialists and physio's. I finally came across something similar to this which led me down this path. You explained it beautifully. Thank you so much. After 1 week of massage and stretching the right muscles, my dizziness, eye focus, chronic sinus pain, and the list goes on, have either stopped or are considerably better to the point of no pain pills for 3 days so far. I can't remember a time when I didn't wake up and choke down a fist full of rubbish doctors gave me, that now I see were not only pointless, but ultimately causing me harm in other ways. Again thank you for everything you do. You by far are one of the Elite. ♥️

[@HN-Anonymous]

Have your problems still resolved? Usually massaging and stretching only temporarily makes it better, and you need to strengthen it for a permanent solution

[@jackiek4159]

Any advice on how you overcame this? Currently experiencing all of these symptoms. 🙏🏻💕

[@slplee512]

I am looking for the same answer.

[@laurarichards4895]

You're videos have helped me learn a lot more about my health problems than any doctor I've ever come across.

[@motivationaldoc]

Thank you Laura, I'm very happy for you. Blessings

[@hamala7437]

Laura Taylor Where R u from Laura and how old r u?

[@laurarichards4895]

Ham AlA I am 25 years old and I am from Michigan

[@hamala7437]

Laura Taylor I am 38 from Sharjah UAE.. Nice knowing about you. Skype? possible?

[@goopman5627]

What the

[@deidreakinedwards220]

I am 63 year's young and a 7yr breast cancer survivor. I have been suffering with ALL of the symptoms you mentioned in this video for the last 3 year's and I've been to over 50 different doctor's and I've been through 100's of hour's of physical therapy and procedures and NO ONE has helped me like this video has!!! I'm seeing a Chiropractor tomorrow and I'm planning on sharing with him about treating my SCM because just in these last two day's I've already noticed some relief, more than I have in the last three year's. None of those doctor's ever tried to address the actual problem they just kept trying to give me pill's that I kept refusing. I just stumbled upon your videos a couple of day's ago. THANK YOU!!!!!

[@mindyhardy5426]

Have you been able to find relief,

[@NewshamDota2]

I've never commented on a youtube video until now. I've seen so many doctors and had 0 success, being given random things like mouth guards, even sinus nasal spray, etc for basically all of the problems you described. This video was legit life changing. Thank you so much. TMJ, headaches, neck pain, dizziness, ear pain, all have slowly gone away with your help. Tytyty

[@Athena_8888]

You’re literally the only Doctor I trust!!! I’ve had major issues with this for 6-8 months straight, going from one doctor to next. First to Family doctor and was sent to Allergy specialists, then ENT and then to neurologist.🤦🏻‍♀️ No one can figure it out, when I got to neurologist, he tried to prescribe me “anti depressants meds”.🤯🤯🤯 I told him the exact symptoms of all that you’ve listed here and mainly dizziness. I was so shocked, I left that office immediately and start researching it my self. I found through weeks of research, this SCM muscle is what caused it, how did I know that? Because I started massaging and release the trigger points and all the symptoms eventually went away. Seriously, I was soooooo turned off by all these doctors and so called specialists. It was the biggest lesson I’ve learned and not to trust them just because they have a “doctor” degree. I truly appreciate this video and it needs to be more spread across the world, this muscles truly does cause many issues, which scares people and frustration affecting their lives. Thank you thank you for your incredible honesty and your knowledge. I only watch your videos for anyone health related. Like you’ve said, It’s absolutely B.S. what these doctors are doing just prescribing meds, because of BIG Pharma pays them incentive to sign off their poisons. But then like you, there’s few that are good doctors that will try to go more holistic or less invasive treatments, which I find refreshing and appreciate.🙏🏼

[@MM-uv6kb]

This doctor is incredible. Try the exercises of Dr Adam Fields as well. I've been doing them regularly now for a few weeks. Life saving. My doctors too wanted me to take antidepressants!!!!

[@banita1134]

Amen!

[@Abdullah_tee]

Can u like share with me how did u massage it ?

[@Tchanson]

I am crying because after seeing many doctors with no explanations or solutions for my feeling terrible for over a year you have explained the reasoning behind it all. THANK YOU! I was diagnosed with TMJ dysfunction but believe issues with my SCM muscles are the underlying cause of the TMJ symptoms being an issue now.

[@Rhianna2023]

How r u now?

[@sukie584]

I truly believe that it is muscular dysfunction like this that is the cause of Meniere's and that it is not an ear/vestibular problem. My life has turned around via these and other exercises and a TMJD appliance. I know others who have relieved their Meniere's symptoms this way too. It is fantastic that you have these videos on YT for free.. so many can't afford to see a PT or chiro. Thank you soooo much!!

[@iamHis888Heismine]

I'm a massage therapist and really appreciate your videos! SCM is an important muslce to work in the massage room for all the reasons/problems you mentioned!

[@yolandram.thomas3313]

Are you in Chicago?

[@Smittysoutdoorsurvival]

My neck is strained for 2 months now from a new desk job. Will it also make my sternum and breast bone sore?

[@stephaniegutierrez6222]

@@Smittysoutdoorsurvival Hi. I am having similar issues. Have you recovered?

[@donnaeccles416]

Just watched your video and cannot believe I have only just come across this information just now after so many years of struggling with neck pain, tinnitis, dizziness, hearing, bruxism etc. it all completely makes sense now - thank you so much

[@TypAusHamburg]

Is it gone now? So you do the exersices?

[@mikiii5418]

Marco I wonder the same things, have you tried it Marco? Is your condition better now?

[@TypAusHamburg]

@@mikiii5418 yes it is. Not gone, but much better

[@TypAusHamburg]

@@mikiii5418 my package is, strech whole neck and throat, every stretch at least 1:30min. U will find optimal exercises from "liebscher and bracht" here on youtube

[@nishahatwar8366]

@@TypAusHamburg did you have a neck pain and tinnitus? is your condition better now?

[@zdu9504]

You tell so net and clear so that even non English speaking people like me can benefit what you are telling. Thank you so much for being that understandable! ❤🎉😊

[@jonathanadams6673]

I have really been suffering terribly with headaches for several years. It happened after a submandibular salivary gland surgery. After many good doctors not fully realizing the extent of it this is finally the problem. I cannot thank you enough. Truly changed my life

[@staceypollack808]

You are amazing! The last of the mohicans that actually care and help people without throwing them a pill that never fixes the underlining problem. Thank you

[@lorieoliva5151]

I have been suffering with dizziness because of my neck pain for months ..and now I got instant relief because of this point ...infact I've been to a chiropractor last week but I got a lot more pain after the treatment. This is a big help for me .. You are doing a miracle job Dr Mandell..Thank you so much !

[@vincentvega3747]

How are you doing?

[@judycrisenbery2982]

What did you do to get vertigo relief

[@lcaster2911]

I had dizziness after my shoulder injury. My doctor gave dizzy meds that did not help. I saw another video on the Vegus nerve between C1 and C2 area. This video here that shows the SCM in the same location as the Vegus nerve explains a lot. Thank you for explaining this muscle. My neck popped after neck exercises and after two days of neck exercises and watching my neck posture, my dizziness went away! Thanks!

[@RobertaFierro-mc1ub]

Be careful not to pop your neck too much! It can be satisfying, but it's also dangerous. You can tear your Anulis.

[@EricG7713]

Thank you doc! This dizziness and hearing issue has been bothering me for years! Docs always say my hearing and vision is fine. I definitely have neck problems with my SCM but never put them together. This video reduced my anxiety about my issue a ton!

[@vincentvega3747]

How are you doing?

[@EricG7713]

@@vincentvega3747 not too bad. Definitely getting better! Thank you for asking!

[@ShivamKumar-ol9lb]

Is your dizziness all the time

[@aishwaryashyamsundar4767]

Shows the passion you have for making a difference. Excellent! I’ve been fed antibiotics for the last 2 months and doctors had handed it to me like candy. I’m sick and tired and have almost lost hope in the Hippocratic oath that the doctors take. Until I came across your holistic treatment videos. There’s still hope in this world for the next generation. Congratulations to you and your team.

[@ALIVEwithConnie]

Seriously... when you started talking about people going to every Dr on Earth, I felt like you were talking about me! I have been in tears from pain and frustration. I've had headaches, ear pain, neck pain, eye pain, jaw pain, vertigo, etc. Massaging my SCM in the last few minutes after watching your video has provided more relief than everything I've tried. Meds, chiropractor, massage...I can't wait to tell my ENT about this. I went Friday and they scheduled an MRI. Not one medical professional mentioned this as a possibility. WTH? Why don't Drs seem to know about this? I've spent hundreds of dollars out of pocket and thousands paid from insurance. Thank you so much for this video! I am ready to just cry from joy.

[@mindyhardy5426]

Doing any better?

[@Zizou_Nederland]

Are you better now ?!​@@mindyhardy5426

[@notmeee7302]

You answered your own question: they don't know and they make more money with pills and surgery.

[@Xoxodiii]

YOU’RE MY HERO! God sent me to your amazing channel, you deserve all of the praise, views and respect. May God bless you Dr. Alan 😭✨🙏🏼

[@carolynwright3026]

Thank you! So encouraging! 35 years after whiplash still have chronic pain with daily headaches! I feel validated by your videos! Really working on my posture:) Thanks again from Oklahoma City!!

[@purpledreamcatcher64]

thankyou so much. my son has chronic pain and is very depressed. I will make sure he watches this. many blessings to you.

[@brendadavis5391]

You did it again. You taught me something else to allow me to live a pain free life. Thank you. Thank you, doctor.

[@robertsmith3073]

Great video Doc, massaged these muscles and the tinnitus is 70% reduced straightaway. Bothered with ear nose and throat, along with tinnitus for years. Bob, Scotland.

[@chickenhartlepool]

I've got to say you are so so caring and genuine! I've been suffering with vertigo and dizziness .. honestly its so so good of you! ,THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@camij9524]

Doc I really hope you see this video because I truly need to express my gratitude to you for helping me. I have learnt sooo much about my pain and have gotten so much relief from your videos and exercises. You are truly doing amazing work and helping so many people. You are gifted and extremely knowledgeable. Pls do not not sharing your knowledge. I have wasted so much time and money in hospitals and with doctors and have not gotten a fraction of the relief I have from just learning form you and following your videos. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, a mom from the Caribbean who has been suffering for a long time with no answers. The Most High bless you richly.

[@sarahbeth7440]

I could cry! I discovered you yesterday and have been trying some exercises. You make it so clear to understand. For the past 2 years I've been suffering vertigo with blurry vision, disorientation, tmj, and neck pain (which I've suffered from for many years) I ended up resigning from my job so I could figure out the cause. I've had had many tests done all for a neurologist to tell me that it's stress. The one thing I haven't done in a long time is go to a chiropractor. I will hopefully be consulting with her this week for sure, along with continuing your suggested neck and jaw exercises. Thank you kind, smart man!! 😇

[@sarahbeth7440]

Lol! I just liked my own comment!😄

[@yiquntian942]

A real doctor who wants us to be healed, thanks from my heart, really learned a lot from your live lesson.

[@bunnyyykins]

I appreciate you so much. You’re my hero. Been dealing with strange neck, shoulder, TMJ pain for so many years. I’m going to get through this, thanks to you.

[@elizabetht3986]

I have just begun to watch your videos and I cannot believe how much they have already helped me. I suffer from migraines and they have gotten worse due to where I live now. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and giving us another avenue other than “more medication”. Many blessings to you.

[@heidismith6148]

Hi, what are u doing for relief?

[@connorlearmonth665]

Thank you so much for this, I have experienced almost every one of the symptoms mentioned for this muscle group. Dizziness, vertigo even when lying down, ringing, ear pain, throat lumps,sinus tension and lumps, eye pain, tension headaches, etc. I thought I must have had something incredibly wrong with me until I figured out how bad my scms and traps were. Still need a lot of work, but the craziness has died down dramatically since then. Phew!

[@parvindershergill77]

Same problem I had , Thanku Doctor

[@amberray3081]

I’m in the same boat. What was your treatment if you don’t mind me asking?

[@connorlearmonth665]

@@amberray3081 scm trigger point massaging, and scm stretches. Don’t stretch too hard, just on the edge of feeling the stretch and do it several times a day holding for 20-30 seconds. If you do it that way, you should see an improvement in range and your symptoms as well. For the massage be careful not to hit your artery behind the muscle(if you feel a very obvious pulse under your fingers, back off) Use a “C” shaped hand to pinch the muscle gently from the sides rather than pressing into the neck when working your scms. Remember to work the full muscle from the head attachment to the collar bone.

[@ninaceliberti6916]

@@connorlearmonth665 .

[@fardhulahbab9323]

😊❤

[@brendaneal8720]

Thank You so very much! I have been injured for over 50 years. I left the doctor's Iover 30 years ago . The chiropractors twisted me side ways and it calcified. Now it's between God and me! I watch you all the time! God Bless You!🙏💕

[@alwayssuri]

I can't stress enough how useful this and your other videos have been doc! Been suffering from chronic pain in my neck for last 2 yrs and this has been a real breakthrough. SCM stretches have made such a difference...thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@anbudanrekhamakeupartist8169]

For me the same

[@SUSANHARB]

You, Dr. Mandell, are the best thing on the internet, You have made a difference in my life and I share your videos with others, this condition has caused me a lot of pain, headaches, and dizziness for years and you explained it in less than 20 min Thank You !!!!!

[@tonyroy8123]

Man is genius and so logical and humble.

[@margosugitachi9693]

Hi Susan, What did this video help you with if you don't mind me asking? It's my ears and I've been so depressed and upset.

[@brandonbassett8456]

you are blessing me with this knowledge when I am at my lowest point because no one could figure out my issue. Going to see a really good massage therapist that promises that can help me with this issue. Thank you for all that you do.

[@weisjerry]

Wish I had found this four years ago! Mine was diagnosed as a vestibular problem. I was sent to vestibular therapy, which involves a lot of rapid head and neck movements, exacerbating the existing problems exponentially. My problems went from bad to terrible. This information would’ve saved me years of misery.

[@marymorris5237]

Omg me too say I have vestibular

[@Rhianna2023]

Better now?

[@envdev52]

You are just AMAZING. I would rather spend my time watching your episodes than wasting so much money on doctors and Medicines that do not work in the longer time. I thank you more than a trillion times.

[@BeirtMhac]

I've been to 4 doctors about my ears. Thank you I feel hopeful now

[@alexlee8639]

Fixed it?

[@underfire9305]

this is my favorite youtube channel this is the realest Dr I've ever come across and truly a man of God

[@michaelh102]

Excellent presentation, Sir. I have suffered in EVERY way you have said - so I know you are spot on. My chiropractor evades all of my questions - so thank you for answering them here and giving practical advice.

[@The_Salty_Siren]

Ok this is it for me!! This is IT!! I'm literally in tears from you helping me pinpoint exactly the cause of ALL of my debilitating side effects/referred pain. I've been so plagued & stressed bc of this. I've watched several of your videos on how to individually assist the various symptoms I have had, while of course never knowing (but praying) that collectively they've been caused by ONE major muscle: my left SCM. I know this healing will be a journey, but one I'm much less worried about since finding near immediate relief tonight. I have been desperate the last year bc the symptoms were progressing & I was beginning to experience further muscle spasms in my left bicep & mass amount of pain in my rotator cuff. I just worked out the SCM as much as I could stand - it was tighter than I could have ever known. I've been an athlete my entire life & have ridiculous muscle memory, however, I now know this is the trigger... Now my left arm is tingling all the way down into my thumb lol (I hope this is normal after several trigger points being released?), but I'll take that ANY DAY over that foggy, irritated hangman shoulder feeling that gnaws away at my stomach (and sanity). I wish there was some way to repay you bc I would in a heartbeat above & beyond! We need more ppl like you in this world - you truly are one of a kind. Genuinely, thank you SOOOO much!! 💋😄

[@webbieinteractive1693]

What symptoms were you having? Do you have ear issues and that feeling of dizziness and stiffness in the jaw/neck?

[@envdev52]

So true. You have summed it up for me. This Dr is just awesome!

[@shqsshqs280]

You are God sent...without a doubt...these is wisdom from God..i want to thank you so much coz a few days ago i had dizzyness and i believe its from a root canal procedure...i immediately looked you up and got a solution as simple as massaging my neck and head,this has been my routine...now i am fine ..may God bless you Always Doc🙏🏾.

[@goodboy72-w1k]

Bang on Dr. Mandell! Chronic neck pain since my 20s made worse with a recent concussion/whiplash. I relate to every symptom from hearing loss to vertigo to TMJ. Thanks of giving a clear understanding and some hope.

[@Lukas-gx9wk]

This video quite literally might have saved my life from going down hill. Will be going to a chiropractor. sending love. I thought I had Hyperacusis, and TMJ from recent crown work. My Neck pain has been developing over the past 6 years after a Tbone whiplash and this is the exact muscle that is sticking out. I have horrible forward head posture.

[@antares1648]

Danke für das sehr verständliche Video. Es ist eine große Hilfe ... ☘️🦩

[@leahtuttle2167]

Wow! U have literally just given me a diagnosis that all drs have said is nothing!! I am printing out info of this and taking it to my hospital tomorrrow as mine is that swollen that i can not swallow without food getting stuck. Been booked in for an endoscopy and i tried telling my dr its not my throat itself! My trapeze has been tight for yrs and it has now spread to my neck when I smile my neck on the left bulges out! God bless u and thank u so so so much!!!!!

[@the_littlelala]

Leah Tuttle hi!How are u now?I am in same position now Plus i have a lot pain in my stomach

[@robertmcmaster2453]

81 people have actually 👎 this video???? No accounting for the 'unintelligent'....thanks for all your knowledge Doc!!! 👍👍👍

[@Caroline-Horvath-Rivera]

I have Been suffering with off balance and dizziness for over a year. I appreciate you so much Doc!!! Going to try to incorporate some of these exercises for this muscle. I’ve been through every test and nothing. 🙏🏽💫❤️ Shalom

[@johnjp5883]

me too

[@silvanabejto]

Me too

[@Zizou_Nederland]

Me too nothing help

[@kelliegirl8408]

You are so importantly informative!! I wish more people would listen to the real knowledge you're telling us & just try it, just do it, Thanks Doc❤

[@carolejackson8357]

Wow, a lot of great information. SCM is one of the main areas I work in the neck and teach clients to work. I recommend avoiding pressing into the neck on cross-fiber in order to lessen the risks associated with so many delicate structures under the SCM. We can get complete release by cross fiber friction on the attachments then pulling the middle of the muscle away from the neck and roll them between the index finger and thumb. Apply the pressure with the FLATS of the fingers to avoid pinchy feeling. I never realized it can cause dizziness. One current client has had vertigo for several years. Her SCMs were very tight. I've taught her how to keep them released. I look forward to learning whether her vertigo resolves!

[@rudilampacher7582]

Exactly my symptoms, never been given any help before by any medical professional. Thank you so much for such a clear presentation. 🥰

[@emiliateszler7182]

I can't be online when you stream these because of time difference ( I am in Romania) but first thing every morning starts for me with checking if there is an email from you. Thank you for everything you do, it's helping tremendously ( a word I learned from you :) ) . You are a very special person, doctor Mandell. Very competent and very kind and generous.

[@motivationaldoc]

Emilia God Bless

[@eulathomas1607]

Doctor Mandell I understand now why I get the dizziness. Lately my neck been killing me great job Doc. I know what to do now. Such a wealth of information

[@Mr-S.C.]

Thank you Doctor for explaining a big problem for me and many others in a clear and concise manner.

[@dr.bunnywilson8321]

DOC........no doctors where I am.... that's why I thank my God for you every night!!! I've got all symptoms working on myself!!!!! THIS has make me very ANGRY!!!!!! THANKS!!!!

[@Lady-Carmakazi]

❤ Knowledge is power. Thank you for helping us help ourselves. Absolutely love a doctor that truly cares. Wish I'd had access to your knowledge when I first hurt my neck. Think I'd be in better shape today if I had docs like you helping me years ago.

[@nefertarikim]

I understand what is happening to my body and why some exercises work a little but most doesn't. I also see how poor the doctors and specialist, even the ones expertised on aches and musles. I am at this black hole for 5 years and when i put all the pieces together, i see this video is the one shows all picture. Thank you motivational doc. I am a subscriber before you have 1 million subscribers and i saw the number 6.5 million today. Proud of you, you deserved it :) Warm regards from Turkiye.

[@smurphy6767]

Amazing! For the longest time I went to every specialist under the sun as I was having ear blockages, sinus headaches and congestion, TMJ and jaw and neck pain. I kept saying it was my neck and no one would listen. This makes so much sense to me.. it’s confirmed everything. Thank you

[@gloriabell2864]

I’m getting tears sitting here listening to your kind motivation. Thanks! You are 1000% right about doctors.🙏🇺🇸

[@latham40]

Thank you so much as always... Your knowledge surely has helped many like me, not just with SCM identification of symptoms, but all aspects of health in life. You are the Man! You gave me so much information to prevent me from panicking. Much respect for you. You are the epitome of what a doctor should be. 👏

[@rebeccatolley-dominick2150]

I know this is an older video but it’s the most important information I’ve ever seen!! Years of ents and dr visits and I finally discovered what my problem really is. Many thanks!!!

[@rodneyhammon1793]

Doc, I want to thank you very much for your video on the neck pillow. I’ve been suffering for over 3 years with chronic ear ringing so bad I didn’t want to live anymore. I hated my life and wanted to die. I’ve been to so many doctors, that I hate doctors! Then I seen your video on the neck pillow. I rolled up a towel the first night and I rolled it too tight and I couldn’t sleep on it. The next night I made the towel not so tight and BINGO! The next morning I had no ear ringing! NO EAR RINGING! And that was almost 3 weeks ago! I went to Amazon and actually bought a neck pillow that clips onto the bottom of my pillow. Some days my ears do ring, but it is low and doesn’t effect me. I’m a whole new person, I’ve been working out, fixing things around the house, and I have a whole new lookout in life. I’ve even lost 10 lbs. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me. I have a friend that has a pinched nerve in his neck and I told him about the towel trick too!.............

[@andyluo218]

How long did it take u man

[@estherparks9340]

As soon as I finished watching the video. Got rid of the 2 pillows ,did some head and neck exerçises and I got some instant relief. Oh my GOD!!!Thank you so muçh for the video, the instructions, the educational,and your time. It's 5:03 in the a.m.May GOD continue to richly BLESS YOU.Thank you so so very much!!!!

[@tomcathat7]

Thank you so much for all the work u do to help so many people. You dont realize how many folks u are helping. Keep on trucking.

[@jorgegarmendia3487]

You have changed my life! Following your advices made posible to have control over my neck pain, being more aware about ergonomics and enjoying again being a dentist ! Thanks a lot!

[@motivationaldoc]

Hey Doc Jorge, hope all is well. Have a great weekend!

[@jorgegarmendia3487]

You too man! You too 😃

[@mitangbulus7742]

Doc. you have really saved me from spending money. Ur videos have been helping me a lot

[@anirde9909]

Thanks Dr.Mandell. Awesome information and thanks for your wishes and blessings. I wish God ushers his choicest blessings on you too for your wonderful free help motivating sufferers to heal and get out of fear and anxiety that grips along with the symptoms. Thanks for being there for us all! Stay Blessed!

[@jocelynlim5889]

Thank you dr. Mandel for all information about streches n relieving ache n pains. I have sciatic n hip pain pinch nerve pain in my upper rigth thigh. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@marilynnfrazier1960]

Dr. Mandell ,I'm having problems with just about all the things you mentioned. I'm a 72 year old woman and your info. Has helped me and I'm so thankful for you.

[@shiloday]

Love your videos, thank you so much! This is something that will help my dad. He's not been able to sleep without sitting up for years due to dizziness. He recently found out it is linked to his ear and upper neck. He's not able to stretch his neck far enough for it to be corrected because of severe arthritis. I think these stretches will be helpful to him. Thank you again! :) ♡♡♡ God bless.

[@shiloday]

Also forgot to mention I too have had ocular headaches for many years. I've had two nerve ablations done to help with this pain. I'm feeling blessed to have found your videos. ♡♡♡

[@ZippyG]

:)

[@leelaaiyappa6277]

What a beautiful way to discibe the remedy for all medical problems👍

[@mcr2k2000]

I think this is the reason why I have been having ear problems. THANKS!!!

[@motivationaldoc]

Very possible mcr

[@danidrews3278]

motivationaldoc me too!! Thank God for u!ur videos r a blessing❤❤❤❤

[@webbieinteractive1693]

Any luck with your ear issues? Do you have dizziness?

[@mariaviramontes2397]

Dr mandall. Iam in tears, 72 yr old female. For yrs lots of problems, order to do ctscan, xrays,mri,autra sounds, blood work, gastro,liver problems., seeing tmj specialist, cardiologist, still not any better then I was yrs ago. The repeats of more test. Because of this constant LOUD NOISE in my head. This SCM vedio iam taking VERY MUCH into consideration .THANK YOU!

[@JSimmonds3479]

THANK U SO MUCH FOR THIS VALUABLE INFORMATION! BLESS U FOR SHARING THIS WITH US SO WE ALL CAN HELP OURSELVES INTO BETTER HEALTH!!

[@motivationaldoc]

Thank you Joan. Many blessings to you.

[@shirlebug]

Joan Simmonds yes and wants amazing. He helps me more than all of my doctors combined. It's there that amazing

[@tammygur3244]

Can you show us some exercises to improve SCM? Please, or refer to some that you did already?Thank You @@motivationaldoc

[@gloriabell2864]

Beautiful day here in Tampa also. SCM did me in at exercise class yesterday. I actually had to leave class for the first time. I was almost in tears. Thanks for the wonderful information. You are the kind of person that actually helps mankind. Peace and love from freedom loving Florida patriot 🇺🇸🙏

[@bluhuny]

Thank you for this information. I am suffering daily with headaches. Daily...for years. I’m trying to cure myself, going to therapy and looking at your videos. Your explanations are on point. Exactly the areas of pain I have. Tinnitus, TMJ, begins the eye, my upper check, my upper chest, my thoracic area all hurt daily. Your stretches have helped me. On occasion I’ve had to take a muscle relaxer but I’m very anti pills. Thank you. It’s gonna be a journey but I just can’t take the pain everyday anymore.

[@shaundaonuoha3944]

Love 💓 this video you have helped me a lot Every symptoms you mentioned I have I was in the hospital about 2 weeks ago and I kept telling the doctors that the dizziness vertigo vision problems weak muscles and slow movement was coming from my NECK and they all just ignored me telling me that I have low electrolytes anxiety and tension but lucky I found your channel and now I am slowly healing thanks again doc you are a lifesaver we appreciate your videos with time effort and information you be BLESSED!!!!

[@juliaabbott]

i love how you motivate and help people, you are such a blessing to everyone, thank you so much. I know you have help me so much!!

[@motivationaldoc]

Thank you...Blessings

[@hopehappy9578]

I have all these symptoms right now. Having lots of discomfort and pain. Your videos are very informative. You’re the best!!🙏

[@lindseywest9203]

Oh my gosh! This is exactly my symptoms and pain. Thank you for posting this video. I recently had sinus surgery and I am going back to my chiropractor as soon as it heals to get this fixed.

[@_SB_69]

Amazing. We need far more practitioners like you. It's been a lonely and expensive journey for me and I know I am absolutely not alone. You have to do your OWN research and work unfortunately.

[@marijaknez1]

OMG so happy I came across this video. It started last year in September when I one night cough really hard and had this excruciating pain in my left ear and the next morning when I got up this awful dizziness began. I was on my knees crying for months. On stematill pills, seeing ENT s, had MR, CT everything you can imagine. Then they said it is TMJ so I went to see a really good physio and he helped me a lot and he was also working on SCM muscles. I am better now but the dizziness still comes and goes and the pain in the ear and around the ear and now also headaches :-(. So now I am going back to see him so he can start working on the SCM muscles. Thank you so much.

[@tsuba14]

they should really teach this in high school in lieu of some other totally useless classes

[@yochevedmenashe9089]

Yes we should.

[@amylynnlee3]

You are right

[@pcardenas1]

I have tinittus because of this muscle SCM it has changed my whole life 😢 depression and anxiety 😢 doctors don’t know nothing about this! I have been to family doctors, ENT and they don’t know! I’ve felt so alone 😢God is with me I know that ! And I will look for help to the chiropractor, Atlas chiro, phisiotherapy to help me with cervicales improving my posture and this muscle SCM thank your for bringing us light 💡 through your videos ! God bless you ! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@zainmoulvi]

Why are doctor's and massage therapists not approaching neck and shoulder pain this way? Genuinely curious. What aspects of medical research and practice prevent them from taking the route you are suggesting? Truly incredible work with these videos.

[@truthprevails7085]

Because if the body is healed, money stops pouring in. Follow the money. Disgusting.

[@tammyplourde2859]

​@@truthprevails7085 Yes, that's why they moved to the "specialists" model, treating each symptom as is if they are separate, instead of looking at the whole. And then only treating the symptoms instead of the root cause. 🥼💲💲💲

[@ZippyG]

@@truthprevails7085 Not everyone is this evil either, it’s just they know no better like a flock of sheep following and reading of a scrip asleep 💤

[@truthprevails7085]

@@ZippyG most of them are bought and paid for. Fear prevents any action to change things. the ones that aren’t in big pockets are mostly the ones speaking up. The others are watching what happens to these brave souls. Watched the transformation with my own doctor!!

[@radicalratx7790]

Because we aren't taught this stuff in medical school. The system is set up so primary docs have to spend very little time with patients, and this kind of patient education is hard in the 6 minutes you get. The system is broken, especially for so-called chronic conditions.

[@tcda3640]

Thank You Dr Mandelll... Getting Healthier one video at a time..You helped my TMJ and Terrible Vertigo....

[@sharonmork2195]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge, very generous. I have neck problems plus severe respiratory and sleep with 2 pillows so constantly having neck problems plus Fibro. I could go on but I am a believer in acupressure points. You have been very clear and thorough. Very helpful. Rose. Bless ya

[@rogerheislerjr.9854]

Dr. Mandell,you are shooting it straighter than anyone else I have ever heard on KZbin! Thanks for what you do. You're a great Doctor sir and quite a good person too!

[@motivationaldoc]

Hey Roger, Blessings to you and your family. Have a great weekend!

[@orietrecknell2982]

a big thank you from me for making this video. more helpful than my doctor, that's for sure.

[@ritagimenez2571]

Forgive me Dr. MANDELL, I Love your Honesty. Been a Long time coming! I've believed we're called to pay attention to our body signals, nice to hear a sense to it . Wish you were local in Dallas, Tx. Infinite Blessings!!!!🙏🏻💕💕🙏🏻👏👏👏👏👏

[@arpitapadhi3764]

This video is really helpful. From past 5 months I am having very strange symptoms and the symptoms vary from time to time. Sometimes I feel some thing stuck when I bend my neck right side or move up n down. Pain radiates even to my throat area and the doctors prescribed me antibiotics for tonsillitis infections. I had many many symptoms which all matched exactly what u said in the video the pain trigger areas, how it feels and many more. Something which I could relate to. I had spent many sleepless nights thinking crying that what's wrong. I learnt that this could be SCM too. At least I could relate. Thank you very much sir for this amazing video. Hope this will help to many who are confused like me .

[@jeanettebent5151]

I just did the exercises for my neck and it worked. Thank you Dr. Mandel watching from Georgia 🇺🇸

[@marvinlundy290]

Great info. Been experiencing headaches, neck pain in back of neck feeling like a ton of weights on neck and shoulders. I am a side sleeper and posture maybe the root of my problems. Scheduled for a MRI to try to determine the nature of these headaches, but everything you mentioned sounds on point.

[@bonnievalls5037]

Dr. Mandell knows 👌what most Drs Don't or won't tell us.❤️

[@GodSaveTheClothes]

This is the answer to my problems! I've had headaches, ear pain and ear clogging, neck pain, and tmj. Thanks doc!

[@waynemacdonald6986]

me too 5 months now 3 doc and ENT c spine doc a neurologist chiropractor and now a therapist

[@matthewchavezm.b.s5503]

You nailed it about the SCM contributing to the misalignment of the jaw. I have clicking in my jaw and it feels like its because the SCM is swollen and its pushing the jaw out of alignment. I went to the dentist and they gave me a night guard but I knew it wasnt the cause either. Thanks for all you do!!

[@QueenMotsepe-b1j]

I really enjoyed looking at this video. I lent a lot from it because i have pains around my shoulder blades and arms. I 've been suffering from Scitica for almost a year now with no help from going to massages. Thank you Doc for your lessons

[@ODsrkrilla]

I know I commented on some of your other videos doc. I had an ear infection and it’s completely healed with the help of amoxicillin. Now a month after that I’m still dealing with vertigo. I had a MRI on my Brain and neck, no pinch nerves nothing in my head. I’ve been keeping an eye on my neck and came across the constant activity I’ve been getting in my neck. Constant tension pulsating on my upper neck in the back area and also on my scm muscle. When I put pressure on my scm muscles I noticed it quite painful. Also pain in my trapezoids too. I did some research on scm muscles and I have about 5-6 of the symptoms. I see a chiropractor this Tuesday and hopefully they can help me with this scm muscle. I believe I know what caused pain in my scm muscle but when I get back to 100% I’ll inform ya what was the cause. Hopefully I will remember this comment so I can help someone else out there too.

[@luckysol7486]

👍 You're clearly most compassionate and extra so very-very sweet, our beloved admirable Doctor Alan Mandel ❤ Thank you so very-very much for honestly caring, you make us so lucky having Someone as biggest hearted as you are.

[@lladiraa6394]

Thank you for all the information you give us! I've learned so much and apply your exercises on my daughter and myself. I've been having vertigo for two years and it's been horrible since I can't do a lot of normal stuff (like driving, focusing on one thing without feeling like the world is spinning, getting a job etc) because I get so dizzy. I had therapy for it a few months ago but it came back. I'm just afraid that it's more than just vertigo because I run out of breath when I get my vertigo episodes. I feel like certain sounds trigger the dizziness. Even when I get frustrated, nervous or cry I start feeling really dizzy. It almost feels like I'm going to faint. I rarely cry, but when I feel like I'm about to cry I stop myself because I start feeling extremely dizzy. My doctor did send me to the cardiologist and he said my heart is completely fine. I do run on the low side of blood pressure but they told me it's normal for me to do so since I am petite. I always have a certain type of pain around my neck and shoulders and chest. I always pop my chest it's so strange! Can that be causing my vertigo? If you can please give me some advice I would highly appreciate that. Thank you for your knowledge and time!

[@gazilliontows]

Hello. Where are you from? I have a lot of knowledge about these stuff. I'm in California.

[@AMN550]

Look also into natural remedies for vertigo, for example applying colloidal silver in your ear, try to control your posture. I hope you feel better!

[@maureenhammond3369]

I have been in chronic pain for 23 years from torticollis and stenosis. I have learned More from this video then every doctor, etc., many injections, medicines. I was in bed with my head stuck for 3 months, finally found a doctor that did a Botox shot that got my head up straight. So painful and everything you say I have and have had. Thank you so much. My head pulls forward, jaw pain, everything you have said. May God Bless You. Your so right, Dr.s put you on meds and injections.

[@smuccilicious]

You're absolutely amazing. Thank you... this video has helped me out so much. I had a horrible experience with a doctor who barely wanted to explain to me the results of my MRI. He didn't examine me or explain what Mild Tendinosis of the distal supraspinatus tendon with no tear meant. All he kept saying is that it is a mild issue you don't have to worry too much about it...WHAT? I was telling him what I was feeling that it was a constant pain almost debilitating because i felt so drained because I didn't know what was going on...which was heat on my neck, cheek and behind my ear and he said it's all part of your issue. I'll prescribe you some anti-inflammtories and just take them for two weeks and you should be fine. I left the doctors so angry and I was determined to find out what the real cause of my issue is because I wake up with this pain. I definitely believe it is the way I have been sleeping. I sleep on my left side and not in correct alignment either and this throbbing, warm pain is on my left SC Muscle. I nearly screamed when I saw all the areas it effects because that is exactly what I've been experiencing for nearly a year. Be blessed you're doing amazing work and I appreciate you so much.

[@motivationaldoc]

Hi dear. Let me know if you need anything. Make sure you're keeping your neck neutral with the spine where your head is not too propped up and a thick pillow, or too low on the thin pillow.

[@smuccilicious]

I certainly will keep you posted.

[@Dana_inc]

motivationaldoc can to many pillows cause this? Or constantly looking down at the phone? I was laying in bed last week and when I turned my head to the left while sleeping and the room started spinning. It went away after a few seconds and I felt better than a few nights later while I was sleeping my neck cracked and popped on that same side. I been feeling dizzy and eyes blurred and feel tired all the time. Please help!! My doctor act like I’m making this up. I also have pressure in the back of my head.

[@mindyhardy5426]

@@Dana_inc did you ever get it figured out?

[@jeanettesovick271]

I agree with you! The traditional docs just throw meds at their patients!! I saw an orthopedic surgeon - he said surgery on L5 L6 with rod, etc. I said bye-bye! What a story! I really enjoyed your video on SCM! Very informative!! Thank you so much doc!! You are the greatest!! 💕💕💕. Jeanette Richmond, VA