This deep muscle can give you neck, shoulder & back pain. Release it!

[@just-in6848]

OMG...thanks. I found the trigger points. Nearly went limp but it freed up my back 👍

[@movementmaintenance]

Very nice! 😊👍

[@jennywright4092]

If you can’t put your hand behind your back try putting the ball in a long sock and swinging the sock behind neck -easier to control

[@movementmaintenance]

Great innovation 👌🏻

[@Casmige]

I tried this but all I had was a bowling ball. The first swing really hit hard but seriously & immediately unlocked it, causing me to slump to the ground in a heap. I think I’m all right but I can’t walk or feel my legs now.

[@xXIDanIZz]

​@@Casmige 😂😂😂💀💀💀💀💀

[@MenekiNekoMusic]

@@Casmige Well Played.. Got me to laugh before 6AM a rare feat indeed I must admit!

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

We used to buy a Japanese item which is a ball mounted on a flexible spring steel attached to a wooden handle. I think they are now made in China. I use a percussion massage gun.

[@FairyFrequency]

Excellent muscle tension release. Sending love and warm greetings from Missouri.

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you very much!🙏

[@rogerkings9168]

Thank you I been using a pole or a door frame to hit that spot

[@movementmaintenance]

No problem! Door frame works as well👍

[@MM-es9mr]

Cut this up and throw it on tiktok. Need more info like this to be widespread and you are a funny guy

[@movementmaintenance]

Hi, that's a good idea. We have a finnish Tiktok account. But not in English yet. We have Insta though and we are thinking to put short reels on these topics there. And do youtube shorts here.

[@Rev14.12]

I have a reverse shoulder due to a funky shoulder joint and a severed subscapular tendon. I was unable to put my hand on my chest. My other shoulder joint is a mess too but I really don’t want to go through the surgery again, it was brutal and the reverse shoulder limits my ROM. I have constant muscle tightness in the area that you are focusing on in this video. This has affected my cervical spine and mid back and I’m hoping this may help. Any comments will be welcomed.

[@movementmaintenance]

Unfortunately we can't really comment on the reverse shoulder issue, because neither of us has any experience dealing with that. 😕 But we can offer you perspectives on your other shoulder, mid back and neck issues. For the shoulder, you need pain free stretches for restricted motions and also you need to train rotator cuff muscles progressively. We will be doing a video about this in the future. What might also be necessary is checking out the movement patterns of the shoulder, and correct them if there is something wrong with them. For the neck, some of the most common things that need to be done include activating the deep flexor muscles and fixing troublesome movement patterns. Upper back often benefits from joint mobilization and soft tissue release, but in your case there might also be a need to check out if your trapezius muscle is working properly. Hopefully this answer helps you. 😊

[@strangebird5974]

I just tried this, using not a tennis ball but simply my hand and fingers. I have instantly experienced some relief of a muscle ache in the front of my chest that I've been suffering with for the last week or so. Does this track? I usually don't like massage, but I will definitely try this more in the future.

[@movementmaintenance]

Often people seem to get all kinds of release when opening up this region, so it does indeed track. 👌🏻

[@JohnSmith-xt6wh]

Love this guy!

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you!🙏

[@mjulanegandee3656]

I like this. thank you very much.

[@movementmaintenance]

Good to hear, you're welcome 😊

[@miketaylor1085]

This will assist my shoulder and neck pains immensely. Thank you Do you have a video that can assist me in getting rid of the pain I often develop on the inside joint of my elbow. Almost beside one’s funny bone?? It happens when I over exercise from doing curls with weights Thanking you in advance. With kind regards , Mike Taylor

[@movementmaintenance]

Sounds like golf elbow. We don't have video of it yet. Maybe in the future. If you have time and resources, I would suggest finding a good local physical therapist. He/She can give you tips and exercises to fix the problem. Also massaging the forearm and biceps might help. Also doing ulnar nerve slider exercises might help. With best regards, Markkus

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

Thanks so much

[@movementmaintenance]

You're welcome 😊

[@Gm__MUA]

Thank youuuuuu!

[@movementmaintenance]

You're welcome! 🤩

[@JariSatta]

Näin se on. Tennispallo on aina tennispallo vaikka vedessä keittäis'

[@movementmaintenance]

Kyllä, meidän niksinurkkauksen vakiotyökaluja syystäkin 😄 6/5

[@pamelagerritz1453]

What if you twisted and broke calvical 4 places broke fingers 12 years ago. Surgery 1 1/2 years c-5,6,7. 9 months ago rotator surgery and muscles tied to upper shoulder . Then this Jan slipped on ice hit head on running broad of the car, and then the middle of back and head on pavement. My ribs still twist and right pinky ,arm , neck shoulder blade still a problem , numb. I do this trigger point on a weekly basis. Physical therapy 3 times a week. I also get Charley horses in my neck to top of head. On a weekly basis, too. Is this right for me ? I do something like the video. Thrasic outlet syndrome ? Can find Dr.

[@movementmaintenance]

Sorry to hear about your situation. 😕 It sounds more complicated than the average stiffness of the area that stems from office work etc. So it requires lots of stuff to resolve (opening stiff muscles, training the activation of right muscles, propably doing some nerve mobilizations for example). Hopefully you find the right stuff that helps you. 😊

[@awrightmate5826]

As a massage therapist and having done Gym/ Fitness qualifications. Very few at the end would mention about rest days for the muscle being worked to recover and also why it is important to do so. Nothing worse than giving a treatment getting things good then they come back next week having not listened to the rest advice, then done a heavy Gym sesh on the same day of treatment. Rest is just as important as the treatment, exercise prescription, staying hydrated etc. Therapists only want what is best for you to feel better… or should anyway.

[@movementmaintenance]

Yes, you're exactly right. 👍🏻 This is also our clinical experience on the matter, and often people get the feeling that if something is good then more of it must be better. So intelligent application and programming of interventions is a key element to success. 💪🏻

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

My grandson will love this! He is a very good Young tennis player, so now he will have another great use for a tennis ball! On a recent visit, He was wondering why I had a couple of them laying around my house.

[@labelmethis530]

Omg I have been using a lacrosse ball for years and never thought of moving my arm in that position. This is a huge game changer for me. Thank you soooo much. ❤

[@dannymcneal]

I stumbled onto this video, and not sure why it showed up. BUT, I have SEVERE pain at the moment in the area addressed in your video. And I just happened to have some tennis balls laying around. I did as you instructed, and immediately felt a tremendous amount of tightness and soreness being released. I’m now watching again to make sure I understand everything correctly, including rest. Thank you very much!!!

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad to hear you got help from our video!🙏 Rest is important, because we don't want to increase the inflammation of the region.👍

[@dannymcneal]

@@movementmaintenance - How do I know when to add heat to an area and when to ice it?

[@movementmaintenance]

Basically when the region is swollen and red and tender, use ice. If it's more like a muscle cramp or a stiffness, you can use heat. If you are not sure, ask your health care professional.

[@marisavalentini5804]

Me too!

[@violetaisthorpe9365]

❤😊

[@mjf1036]

Brilliant move. Using a Lacrosse ball is fire for me. It just worked well on the wall as you described. Also perfect for feet rolling, plantar fasciitis.

[@patty6375]

Tennis balls ae great tools. I use them on the bottom of my feet also. Just stand on he ball and roll all the way around the edges of your foot very slowly. Feels like someone is massaging them. Helps keep your 'foundation' limber and in control. TY for reminding me of the shoulder use. Great video!👍

[@movementmaintenance]

Indeed, that is also an excellent use for the ball. 😄 Lots of people have their feet grammed into weird & unnatural shoes for example, that makes the muscles in the feet super tight. So it's really important to open them up regularly. 💪🏻 Thank you also for the compliment. 🙏🏻😊

[@jijfl]

I have been suffering from stiff neck and neck pain for years but thanks to this video and some stretching my pain is almost gone. You guys are fantastic, thanks you so much!

[@movementmaintenance]

We are super happy to hear that we could help!🙏😊

[@marisavalentini5804]

Brilliant!! Been dealing with muscle tension (unbearable at times ..for almost a year). It started when I was prescribed dog bird/side plank/mcgill crunch. Physio for years. Not once did they mention it might be this muscle. Thank you. Felt relief for two days 😊

[@movementmaintenance]

Sorry to hear about your prolonged pain. 😕 Glad we could help you with it. 😊

[@bunny_0288]

I was dealing with pain in my upper back that led to rib pain for months. Stretches like these and massage definitely helped some, but getting a new mattress has changed my life. I figured it out by spending a few nights at a friend's house and my back pain improved. I went home and within a couple of days in my old bed I woke up literally groaning in pain. Within a couple of weeks on a new firmer mattress I feel sooo much better. My rib pain is gone and my upper back muscles are no longer locked up. When my husband gives me a backrub now the muscles actually move and aren't solid knots 😂 Just something to think about!

[@laurabarber6697]

I am a barber and did 70 - yes 70 haircuts in 6 days- many also doing a shampoo! Your exercises save me! Thank you!💝😎💝

[@movementmaintenance]

Wow, that sounds super intense. 😱 Glad we can help. 😄

[@sltho]

You def live up to your name 😂

[@TheAllMightyGodofCod]

No shady disclaimer... Real medical profissonals... Not from the USA... Ok, I will watch the video to the end.

[@fouresterofthetrees287]

I have had issues with that muscle on and off for years but especially more recently with longer road cycling sessions. I could feel a difference after just 1 session. Definitely doing this on my non-cycling days.

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad to hear it! 👍🏻😊

[@joemurray8902]

Same here. It showed up after a particularly brutal PT test where we were exploding up off the ground from the push up position with chest touching the ground and hands off the ground and then exploding up to the running position. Every time I do pull ups it flares up now. But massage it and it goes away.

[@kohlyis6177]

Randomly was on my feed maybe the KZbin algorithm at work or the omniscient presence that our phones know all but regardless had a bad neck kink past day, saw this, don't have a tennis ball so I used one of my cats toys instead, smaller surface but still helped significantly, handy tip.

[@movementmaintenance]

Nice work! Hopefully the problem doesn't come back🙏 And yes! The algorithm is all-seeing and almighty.

[@wonderwoman_11]

Great Video❤ Love that you explain when to NOT to stretch this muscle, and when to be careful! ❤ Thank you for your meaningful content🎉🙏

[@movementmaintenance]

You are very welcome, glad you like our style. Your comment means a lot to us. 😊🙏🏻

[@drjthornley]

Brilliant. My gf had a tennis ball. That's love that is. This works a treat. Sub'd!

[@Gid-J]

The way you move back and forth feels like you want to punch the camera

[@movementmaintenance]

Yeah, I have suppressed anger in me 😂 But no cameras were injured during the production. 👍🏻

[@CallMeGailyn]

I could not live without my tennis ball. I have stopped many an ocular migraine this way.

[@harryr9729]

Great video straight to the point 👍 More videos about shoulder mobility and strengthening would be helpful. Thanks

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad you like our style! 🤩 Will do. 👍🏻💪🏻

[@kimienick6721]

That 100% effected 😊😊😊 it's work for me from my childhood ❤❤❤

[@TheFurious74]

This muscle aches terribly in my spine.. Especially when I live in high level of stress.. Need a tennis ball

[@Bellab414]

Thank you I have chronic neck shoulder back pain I will use my doggy‘s 🐶 tennis ball 🎾 now 🙏

[@movementmaintenance]

No problem 😄 Hopefully the doggy is not too jealous of it's ball 😅

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

Get your own, please!

[@catebannan7343]

Hi 😀, my Pilates teacher shared this great exercise technique. She shared, though, that the tennis 🎾 we use to play with our lovely dogs are harder and don’t have enough “squish” and may aggravate the muscle group. Might be best, when you are able , to “splurge” on some real tennis balls. I did, really noticed the difference. When not using for tennis, they last a really long time and worth the investment. Hope this helps 😊.

[@effeojnedib7208]

I have a piece of tubing I bent 180 degrees with a wide radius. I taped a ball to it and use it to find pressure points to massage on my back. I'll have to find this one and see if I can hit it.

[@J.C.73]

Years of pain & 6 shoulder surgeries later....I never once had a Dr tell me this...🤨 Fortunately I been doing this with much relief for past few years but still had no idea what I was actually doing or why it helped until now.

[@mr.slowhand3843]

Might it be better to take a harder ball like a LaCrosse ball to get that muscle? Getting down through 2 layers of muscle is pretty hard with a Tennisball... Trapezius and levator scapulae are top layers wich can be hard to get through sometime...

[@movementmaintenance]

You are right!👍 Sometimes the region is so painful (most of the time with symptomatic people) that a tennis ball is a good starting point. But as you explained there are muscle layers on top of the SPS so eventually a harder ball would be better. I should have mentioned it in the video.🤦🏼‍♂️👍 At our clinic we recommend our clients to use hard massage balls, when the tennis ball isn't hard enough anymore.

[@mr.slowhand3843]

@@movementmaintenance If the Tennisball is painful just try to breathe and relax until you feel the tension releasing 😉 Thanks for your reply 😊

[@movementmaintenance]

That is always a good way to progress 👌🏻😄

[@mr.slowhand3843]

Pain was my best Teacher 🤷‍♂️💪🏼

[@Caligirl-1111]

I wish I would of found this a couple months ago. This is great. I’ve had lots of pain here radiating to shoulders. Thank you.

[@movementmaintenance]

Better late than never, I suppose 😅 But anyway, you are very welcome. 😊

[@landmeyer2272]

😮😮 THANK VERYYYY MUCH I❤👍🙏👏👏💪

[@movementmaintenance]

You are welcome!🙏

[@TheTryingDutchman]

usefull content with funny edits, keep it up!

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you, we will! 💪🏻😊

[@matchpoint14]

Some days I use heat and other days ice on my neck. The other day I let the ice pack slide down into the area he is talking about and let it sit there for about 12 minutes or so and afterward my neck and upper back all felt so much better and looser and it was like I took several Advil.

[@movementmaintenance]

Great tip! Thanks!🙏😊

[@greysky8]

I've had pain in that area and up my neck for the past NINE MONTHS. : ( Amazingly, I have one of those revolutionary health tools, also! I'm goin in. Wish me luck : D

[@movementmaintenance]

The bestest of luck to you!💪

[@IQof3.0]

you can also use a corner of a wall and adjust the angle of your body to hit the trigger point as well. That is if you dont have a ball handy, like when you're at work

[@movementmaintenance]

Nice innovation! For the worst triggerpoints this might be a little intense because of the hard surface, but sometimes it's better to endure some pain to release the muscles. 😄

[@timewithuknoreed6572]

& I don't have a small ball yet so thanku 😊

[@stephenwilliams6451]

This sounds as an ideal exercise. I shall definitely be trying this myself. Thanks.😮😊😊😊

[@movementmaintenance]

Hopefully it helps!🙏

[@FlameJackstar]

Yeeaaahh... I just gasped from the pain that I felt when pressing a ball to that region. Guess I found the trigger point.

[@movementmaintenance]

Most likely you found it, they can be quite intense. 😬

[@PeaceLoveHappy]

When my lower ribs on my right side on my back feel compressed and uncomfortable and I stretch to the left it pops in the middle to upper of my back between of my shoulder blades and seems to give my ribs some relief. (I also get a lot of stiffness and aches where it pops.) But it always slips right back. Any suggestions?

[@movementmaintenance]

Hi, i suggest mobilizing daily your thoracic spine, with a foam roller or a duo ball. Also some rotational mobilization exercises would be a great addition. Hope this helps!🙏

[@skyiscrying]

Are there certain things that caused this muscle to react like this? Maybe a poor posture? Or could it be caused by different Things? I’d like to know so I can correct whatever is causing it.

[@movementmaintenance]

Hi, there are some things that will affect these muscles. They are respiratory muscles, so bad breathing technique might cause stiffening in this region. Bad thoracic spine and costal (rib) mobility might stiffen these muscles. Also the usual things, such as long hours in a static positions at work and the lack of movement variety during the day. Hope this helps! With best regards, Markkus

[@HananGrow]

Nice point! 👏❤️ I always thought it's the Rhomboids! Thank you.

[@movementmaintenance]

Rhomboids can also be the cause. Usually with this technique you relax both.👍

[@nancyberry1039]

I've had problems with that deep muscle on the right side for over 20 years. I call that trigger point "the rock" because it gets so tightly knotted up that it literally feels like there is a small rock under/next to my shoulder blade. Whenever it gets to the point of being unbearable, I ask my husband to "please massage the rock." Even though he does a decent job, the knot is so deep that he often barely gets down far enough to actually get it to release. He uses his thumbs but soon his hands start to hurt. So I was recommended a tool by a physical therapist. It is called a Thera-cane massager & it works wonders on that spot! It digs down much deeper than a tennis ball, but I have to be careful because it "hurts so good" that I tend to overdo it & a few times I've actually bruised that area. Lately my left side has started feeling tensed up too. Growing old sucks... Thanks for mentioning "rest days". Even though it feels great, I've learned to back off from massaging every day, especially if I use the Thera-cane. On rest days, I just use heat and/or topical solutions such as Bio-freeze roll on or Salonpas patches.

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad to hear that you found help with the Thera-cane. What ever you can use to dig deep enough to the spot will do. Keep doing the regular releases, and remember also to stretch your thoracic spine and strengthen scapular muscles, it will help you as well.😊👍

[@TravelRunner]

THE TENNIS BALL! Thanks for the video. I appreciate the concise explanation, it's much better than other channels I've watched, which have long-winded and vague explanations. This was great!

[@movementmaintenance]

Wow, thank you!🙏 That's nice to hear.💪

[@zerbina]

I just want to thank you for this video. I think this is it for me. I've been dealing with a lot of pain on the neck and around that area (trapezius) and tried many things that I believe just helped on the surface but didn't quite feel that I was targeting to the root (I've also been going to the PT and this will be extremely useful to describe more precisely the issue and targeting it in a better way). As soon as I did what you guys explained on this video, felt like I finally found it. I laughed when you said "if it's too masoquistic for you..." cause that's exactly how painful it feels now but in a weird way I also felt a sudden relief after finishing this exersise. I will continue as you describe and hopefully I'll be able to improve over the next weeks.🙏

[@movementmaintenance]

We are very happy to hear that you got help from this. 🙏🏻😊 Deep muscle tightness can be tricky to deal with. Hopefully our future content regarding these issues can also help you. 😊

[@SandraT1107]

Ah, yes I am sure this will help me but I don't have a tennis ball :/

[@movementmaintenance]

Well then you have to buy one!😁 It's worth it.👍

[@mikelarryharper1311]

Bro how the fuck KZbin know my back hurts literally right at that spot

[@movementmaintenance]

Magic of the algorhytms and espionage.🎩🪄

[@oldschoolsauceuk]

I wil try as been suffering a long time neck pain round back thanku

[@WickedPlaysChannel]

Wow thank you! I tried using a foam roller in that area yesterday so I won't try your method today, but I am excited to try it! My upper back has been bothering me a lot, and I think this pesky muscle is the problem. Thank you for the easy to understand (and funny) video!

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad you liked it!🙏😊

[@alm5693]

Big Veterinary and Big Home Furnishings are trying to hide that secret weapon from my cat too! It gives her a total body workout without involving couches or chairs.

[@movementmaintenance]

All the BIG ones are in on it!😉

[@neueone]

if i do light exercises and dance on a daily basis, is it ok to do this one before going to sleep? so it has enough time to rest

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you for your question!🙏 It is absolutely ok.👍

[@mariilling1763]

Thank you, MAGICAL🤩😍

[@movementmaintenance]

You’re welcome 😊

[@musicalenchantment]

I am glad I saw this today. As I have reactive arthritis, I am not sure I can achieve the desired result because stretching my arm across the way shown in the demo, may not be possible at the moment. However, I was really pleased to find out about this muscle, and the areas of the body it can affect. [`Salutes!]

[@movementmaintenance]

Yeah, it's not always possible to do this exactly like we taught it in the video. You can however massage the area without the arm movement, or just keep your hand down and pull the shoulder forward so that the scapula moves. Hopefully you understand my description, ask more info if you need it. 👍

[@musicalenchantment]

@@movementmaintenance Thanks! I feel it will be possible to achieve a desired result, using your method as described here: I appreciate this very much!

[@movementmaintenance]

Nice to hear, we hope the best for you 😊

[@tesballoso4330]

Thanks for sharing may God bless you always

[@movementmaintenance]

No problem!💪 Blessings to you too!🙏

[@robertmartin8762]

Tis Irish Bob saying hello Firstly: what be ye names and where are ye from in Finland? Irish Bob appreciates yer video segments. Might visit when I start travelling aboot in a few years throughout Europe and Asian areas. Be well and much success in life and careers. Nice to see new YT Channels to explore. Well done 🤗😇😎🇮🇪🇨🇵🍀☘️🦾🩺🥂

[@movementmaintenance]

Hi, Irish Bob, our names are in the video. We are from central and south of Finland. We live in different regions. Much success to you too! Hopefully you get to travel alot.👍

[@robertmartin8762]

​@@movementmaintenance Irish Bob thanks ye both. Markkus and Teemu. Well done Lads, well done indeed. Much success on yer channel

[@paulchristie3306]

I thought that's where your trapezius muscle is.

[@movementmaintenance]

You are also correct!👍 Trapezius muscle is the top most layer on that particular region. So basicslly you are massaging trapezius, rhomboids and serratus posterior superior with this technique.

[@liquidsmokemustang1537]

Thanks for this video. I’ve been having a knot on my left side for a long time at this location. I do have a pair of ‘goose bumps’ to use for this but, they tend to put dents in my wall if I apply too much pressure. I’ll have to pick up some tennis balls.

[@movementmaintenance]

You're welcome, hopefully this helps you get rid of the knot. 😊

[@oldschoolsauceuk]

Brilliant a channel tht actualy gives u real ideas how to help pain ❤

[@movementmaintenance]

You're welcome!😊🙏

[@hidingfromPoPo]

3:13 Why is blud moving so much? 🤨You trying to fight? 😡Do we have a problem? 😤

[@movementmaintenance]

My style is impetuous. My defense is impregnable. And I’m just ferocious.

[@hidingfromPoPo]

@@movementmaintenance Lucky for you… I’m Mike thaighson 😉🥊

[@MemeNess]

I've been having tension headaches that are feeling like my neck is pulling on my head. Already had a clear ct scan, bloodwork, etc. Wondering of this would be worth trying

[@movementmaintenance]

I would try it if I had tension headaches.👍

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

*_This,_** and my SCM muscles are the main **_banes_** of my being. I **_must_** do these, and resolve this now and forever.* 🙏🏽

[@thejbot]

Fire the video editor.

[@movementmaintenance]

Si, I will fire myself!💪😂

[@spicytaco5975]

Hello. I have a neck imbalance where right SCM muscle of my neck is weaker than the left. In addition. The left side of the BACK of the neck is weak. And the right side of the BACK of the neck is strong. This is attributed to the fact that I used to have a very tight right pectoralis and a weak abductor in my left leg. This caused the muscles to compensate. I am currently fixing my left abductor, my spinea erectors (which are also imbalanced) and I am stretching my right pec In addition, I will be doing neck curls and Facepulls to help with the neck. And Jefferson deadlifts for the spinea erectors Is there any exercises that you recommend I do to fix the imbalance in the neck?

[@movementmaintenance]

Sounds good, keep doing those exercises.👍 You can add eccentric exercises for the tight pectorals if you have time. For example deep pushups with gymnastic rings or TRX, or just have your hands on books (not on a slippery surface) and go slowly down as low as you can.

[@spicytaco5975]

@@movementmaintenance thank you for your reply. I’d like to point out that I have a case of pectus carinatum that provided my right pectorals with a mechanical advantage while doing push-ups. This is why it’s tight. It has caused the right shoulder to be rounded and the left shoulder near-normal. This has also caused the Imbalances in the back. Particularly in the spinea erector of the left side. For this I am doing Jefferson deadlifts My case of pectus carinatum has led cartilage to pop out from the right. Hence giving the right pec an advantage

[@movementmaintenance]

Thanks for more details. Yeah, the pectus carinatum changes some biomechanical details. 🤔 You can also try occasionally doing some triggerpoint release with a tennis ball to your pecs, similar to what was done for the serratus posterior. 👍🏻 For the SCM weakness and imbalance, I would recommend doing deep neck flexor activations, and later combining that with larger head movements. That usually does the trick. It's hard to describe with text how to do that, but we will do a video of that in the future perhaps. 👍🏻

[@oPTToLatte]

like that calm voice with funny CGI very useful tips, thank u guys!

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you, glad to hear you enjoy our stuff 🤩

[@soulcake76]

I can’t with the music effect regarding big pharma and zeroing in on T’s scapular muscle😂😂😂

[@zereimu]

This may be the answer I've been looking for. I suffer from upper neck pains, sometimes even on the back of my head that radiates almost to the center of my skull, I think it has to do with my neck because adjusting my monitor higher got rid of it, but it's not an ideal position.

[@movementmaintenance]

Hi, good to hear that correcting working ergonomics helped.👍 Because of your description of the problem I would recommend you watch also this video about the upper neck and occipital region: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZndkn-uZ7Bnhas Hopefully this will help you even more. 🙏 With best regards, Markkus

[@zereimu]

@@movementmaintenance Fudge yeah! Thanks!

[@zereimu]

​@@movementmaintenance That's just crazy, I know the video said that it has to be done for weeks, but I just felt 5 years worth of pain go away. I've been trying to get rid of this all this time, even pain relief meds barely helped, and at times when it was at its worse I could even feel it while I slept in my dreams somehow, I would literally cry out of frustration at times it got that bad, it was just no way to live. Then 40 minutes ago you sent me a link after this video had helped me somehow, and the pain completely disappeared, it's almost frustrating how easily the problem got fixed after all this time. lol I found you randomly because of the algorithm, but this is legitimately life changing. I will add these to my routine and do them every other day as recommended. Subscribed now. Thanks!

[@scottcraig9000]

Thank you for your help my wife and I are enjoying your video’s 😊

[@movementmaintenance]

We are really glad to hear that you enjoy them. 😊

[@moirachapman8406]

Thank you so,so much, I've just tried this exercise and shall include it it in my day exercise and yoga routine ❤❤

[@movementmaintenance]

You are very welcome, glad to hear that you're going to be using this regularly. Remember not to overdo it. 😄

[@aiamaazing]

I've followed so many physiotherapists and tried hundreds of exercises over the years and NONE have helped like this just did. I am in total awe. Video quality and fun-ninity is top notch!!! 🔥💯

[@movementmaintenance]

So good to hear that we could help you, and nice to hear your feedback. 😄

[@veralim15]

Thank you for your generous sharing.

[@movementmaintenance]

You're welcome!😊🙏

[@hoochstella_rescuesandhila1548]

I have been hurtin for 2 weeks…looked at 20 to 30 vids of chiropractors offering advice on this same pain issue.. not one showed this pressure release. I think I caused myself more issues listening to them. U guys are excellent!

[@movementmaintenance]

Sorry to hear about your situation. 😕 Hopefully you'll get a lot of help from this release technique. 👍🏻 Remember not to overdo it with the tennis ball. 😄

[@isabellejaubert-fried1622]

This muscle has been bugging the crap out of me. I’ve had two shoulder surgeries, reconstructive surgery with implants for 20 years that I got taken out five years ago shattered my shoulder and I have wings on both shoulder blades that I believe I’ve had my whole life so with all that history my back is jacked right now after doing way too much yardwork for someone my weight and age and even though I’m strong those industrial sized Weedwhacker‘s blew me out after a 45 minute nonstop. Weed whack frenzy and I still haven’t recovered. Hopefully these help me get better and I know it’s my serratus muscle. It’s a big knot under my left shoulder blade, size of a palm of a hand.😮

[@movementmaintenance]

Wow, you've had a lot of stuff happen to your shoulders. 😲 Hopefully you'll get a lot of help from this. 👍🏻

[@jeanneratterman]

Educational, informational, and with humor. Thank you! 😂🎉

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad you enjoyed it!💪

[@mathish1477]

I heard the accent and thought Baltic, but I'm guessing Estonian because of the Finnic hair patterns. Am I right? Sissu, hyvaa!

[@movementmaintenance]

Wow. 😲 You are absolutely right. I am (Markkus) Estonian descent, but I live in Finland. Are you an anthropologist?

[@mathish1477]

@@movementmaintenance I'm an evolutionary biologist that studies culture😊

[@movementmaintenance]

That's awesome! I am amazed at your skills.🤯 Next you should analyse Teemu :D I think it's probably super easy. You can hear him speak in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYuyZp6HeNelb5o

[@mathish1477]

😁 yep, he was easy

[@fairenough7984]

You can use a wood cane with the hook handle. Hold the straight part of the cane and put the end of the hook part on the muscle. Push as much as is comfortable on the tight muscle to help release it.

[@movementmaintenance]

That is true 👍🏻 It might be a little bit easier to reach this particular muscle with the ball because moving the arm and shoulder blade is possible like we show in the video. 👍🏻😊

[@HappyNomad33]

Ok this is good and appreciate the help humor brings to healing.

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you!🙏

[@tanzkatzen]

This was extremely useful as that area was very tender and painful, after the first time it felt very good but the next few days the area was very sore, I just gave it a bit more attention and things started to release and pop and shoulder mobility is improved. So I'm just going to target it twice a week until it's not sore anymore?

[@movementmaintenance]

Yes, that is the usual way to go. After the region isn't sore/tight anymore, you can still do this 1-2 times/month or as needed to make sure that the tightness hasn't returned. 👍🏻 And of course don't forget to use & exercise the muscles as well. 💪🏻

[@tanzkatzen]

@@movementmaintenance Thanks! gonna give it sub, this video alone was worth it, even now I just did the second session 20 minutes ago and still things are shifting as I feel my shoulders being pulled back more and like little waves of feel good tingling keep occurring, this is going to be life saver as that area was probably bunched up for years.

[@tanzkatzen]

@@movementmaintenance Oh and the tennis ball... I mean that's like a 99cent massage therapist! I threw my back out on Monday by foolishly going oh I'm going to wash my hair over the tub, but leaning over after a few minutes I could suddenly feel things slip and get painful, I recovered just in time for the real pain and shock, I've been strengthening my back and I could feel things slowly pull and stretch and get out of whack whilst in the past that would happen in one swift knack... but everything in my left butt cheek and lower back are cramped.. next day I couldn't even roll out of bed or move.. I went to town with the tennisbal mushing up all the painful areas I could find and by evening I had less pain and way more mobility again, normally it takes me the better part of a week to recover when this happens or pay money for a treatment. This is the first time I'm up and running again the next day;

[@Lightcode]

😂😂found it. Accurate

[@movementmaintenance]

Nice! 😄

[@delprado6429]

Great job, thanks you!

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you!🙏😊

[@ubosein5443]

Thanks sir.

[@MrSalvarion]

I've always been aware of the muscle in there and often feel pain in it. Why I have never thought about stretching the shoulder-blade away to gain access I have NO IDEA. Now I can finally do something about it. Thank you. ^^

[@movementmaintenance]

Happy to help!🙏

[@Kathy-kr1sv]

Sub'd 😊. TY. Backs can seriously impede us

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you! 🙏🏻 Yeah, proper back maintenance is key 😄

[@BankingKrisis]

Excellent - thank you

[@movementmaintenance]

You are welcome!🙏

[@karenb2552]

Great content! You guys are also Hysterical 😂I see a sitcom in your future

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you! 😄 Let's see what happens. 😅

[@marywhaley4675]

😆🥰 good information.!

[@movementmaintenance]

Thanks!🙏

[@entertainmentwithfarhanazh2594]

I am 14 years old And i suffering from my upper back rhomboid muscle or scapula bone sides and neck and literally i am trying many exercise. No one work it give me relief for some minutes then again.😭😭😭😭😭😭 I am very depressed now and all want relief help me please

[@movementmaintenance]

I am very sorry to hear about your situation. 😔 Usually there are a few things that need to be addressed: find out what muscles & joints are limited in their movement, find out what muscles do not work properly (are weak/inactive) and find out what kinds of routines in the daily life are not helpful/cause issues (for example, if there is a lot of static positions such as sitting in front of a computer or cell phone). When you have a clearer picture of these, you can start to adress them in the order of what is most likely to help you. Tight muscles/joints need movement, inactive muscles need activating and strengthening and behavioral patterns need to be replaced with better ones for the health. Hopefully this helps you even a little. 🙏🏻 We will be uploading more content regarding these subjects in the future, so maybe those videos can also help you down the line. Best of luck to you, and feel free to ask more questions if you feel the need. You are not alone in this. 💪🏻

[@entertainmentwithfarhanazh2594]

@@movementmaintenance thanks 😊😊 , and the pain just started from last Saturday like about 4-5 days. Also I can't identify what muscles is getting pain . I can only able to tell by placing my hand over that area

[@movementmaintenance]

Yeah, it can be difficult to identify these things by yourself. I would recommend that you see a professional at some point if the pain continues. They can check those things that I mentioned. 👍🏻

[@tfr0815]

Very good excercise, I love/hate it 😅 Very sympatic presentation, keep up!

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you! Will do!🙏

[@diturner7247]

Thankyou for the opportunity too ask you the following question. The C1 that connects brain has no cushioning. It is damaged. I do not understand correct terminology. Do you have any thoughts on this? (Many variables are at play with human body and "charcoal" has helped. Plus many other efforts including good and high quality oils and so on).

[@movementmaintenance]

Thank you for your comment!🙏 I am not exactly sure what you mean by cushioning, because there is no disc between the c1 and occiput, nor the c1 and c2 by default. Or do you mean that c1 is fused to your occipital bone? If that is the case then best conservative bet is to strengthen muscles and keep other cervical vertebrae moving properly by stretching and mobilizing gently. I suggest seeing a physica therapist, who has experience with these types of problems. Hope this comment helps.🙏

[@tracymcnally8413]

I have a week upper back and my joint on the left side of my neck hurts and has subluxation. My occipital bone keeps popping out of place. Can you help me please. I have osteoporosis’s and arthritis. Years of pain. Don’t want shots or surgery. I go to the chiropractor 3 days a week for pain relief. I need help. One chiropractor said it was the middle of my neck and back causing all the problems. I e been trying to fix my posture. I’m in so much pain. I get migraine too.

[@movementmaintenance]

Sorry to hear. I would try to find a local physical therapist who knows a lot about motor control. I imagine she/he could help you a lot with proper neck stability exercises. We will probably do a video on some of this stuff here, or an online course.

[@steventalbott6066]

Hahaha well done,thanks!

[@movementmaintenance]

You're welcome!🙏

[@bunny_0288]

I was having major issues with my upper back. It led to me developing costochondritis which is horrible awful rib/sternum pain caused by the back ribs being unable to move properly. This causes the ribs to move too much around the sternum to compensate leading to lots of pain and inflammation. I tried the tennis ball, stretching, massage, the back pod. These things helped, but what really got rid of it was getting a new mattress. Months of debilitating pain gone within a few weeks of getting a new firmer mattress. So something to think about if you're having a lot of pain in this area.

[@movementmaintenance]

Good to hear that you found finally help.🙏 There are many factors that affect these musculoskeletal problems, bed/mattress is one of them.

[@CIMaddox56]

I have major problems with this muscle. And I do use a tennis ball. My Serratus is at hard as a rock. Nothing relaxes it. But the ball does relieve pain.

[@movementmaintenance]

Hopefully the muscle starts to relax a little 🙏🏻

[@jan.46]

I've paid 65 dollars for physio treatment that did not help a bit. I did this for few minutes and the pain is gone. Life is not what I thought it is.

[@movementmaintenance]

Sometimes it be like that 😅 Glad to hear you got help from this. 👌🏻

[@janetcastellano4141]

That muscle is a big part of shoulder blade and even to your breast if your a woman. I have been a hairdresser for 40 years and believe me your body takes abuse. But this one muscle is from holding your arms up for hours all day. Now I am paying dearly. Please listen to your doctor and stretch and move or it will get harder to with every passing day.

[@movementmaintenance]

Yes, you are right, remember to move and do your mobility work. This particular muscle doesn't connect to the shoulder blade though, but while massaging it you will massage surface muscles that connect ro it.👍

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I can no longer stand without being in extreme pain. I used to use a Japanese massage ball mounted on a flat spring steel with a wooden handle. Think of a flexible rubber ball hammer. Now I use a rechargeable percussion massager with a soft ball attachment.

[@movementmaintenance]

Sorry to hear that 😔

[@martabachynsky8545]

I've always wanted to know that that muscle is called. I've always told my husband that I have pain and stiffness in my neck-back.

[@movementmaintenance]

Glad we could share this information with you. 😊

[@infinityowl4203]

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