and the best line from this video "No doctor is gonna care for you more than your self", tons of thanks for your great work Dr.

It's nice to see a doctor who cares about people more than money. God Bless

I have pinched nerve in C5 and this video was 100% accurate to describe my problems with it. My observations from last 3 years with this problem is that best thing you can do is to strengthen your neck muscles and focus on posture. My new daily routine is little bit of self-massage at the back of the neck. Then rotating head to all possible direction, so stretching. And lastly but the most important is to strengthen those neck muscles. I try to rotate my head in different directions and press against that rotation with my hands. Best thing for your health is to activate and strengthen your muscles around the body.

MRIs are super important. They are not the only tool to use, but to rule them out entirely is crazy. I have directly benefited from receiving updated MRI for my neck issues. Educate yourself but don’t become your own doctor. Become informed so you can better choose a doctor and make more informed chooses that your qualified doctor offers you.

U r a doctor of humanity, not lusty for money. Lot of respect and love from Pakistan.

The best video I ve seen so far. I am suffering from neck pain and neck muscle weakness. I get panic attacks some times and this video made me feel much better. Thank you so much Dr. Mandel! May God bless you and your family!

Dr. Mandell is really the people's doctor! He really cares and is so informative for the common patient without the huge bill that follows! Love this guy!

I always feel relief just listening to the dr. His sincerity and authenticity is infectious. Have already started a few exercises just while watching him. Here we have a humble being practicing his craft with … A PERFECT EXAMPLE OF “ DO NO HARM” that’s real wholesome caring kindness. Thank you for speaking so truthfully Dr M. 🙏

Omg That "DONT PANIC" was everything.. I was getting so anxious and thinking that I need a surgery or something

1. Proper mind ( dont panic) 2. Proper nutrition 3. Proper move 4. Proper prayer I wish i could see ur video earlier doc, Thank you 🙏

You are a honourable doctor shame there is not more like you sir

I'm currently dealing with the effects of being a graphic and web designers for the last 27 years and not paying attention to my posture at the computer. He definitely speaks the truth at the end of this video. Don't ignore your posture, whether it's sitting or standing, and avoid some of these issues.

I haven't seen such a generous doctor who is helping, healing and educating millions of people. Thanks a ton , may God bless you and your family ...🙏🙏

Best advice you gave is "Don't Panic!" So worried i had some permanent damage and i feel much better now that you have educated me on why I am having such pain and discomfort.

Dr. How nice to see your videos. I have just started following you. Having worked 40 years as labourer and bulldozer operator, I am now disabled. Diagnosed with MS, a non compensable disease. The above video just woke me up! With my neck exercises I’m presently decreasing my trigeminal nerve pain! Thank you, may de Universe shine upon your kindness for doing these videos. Jorge.

I would never neglect the Dr from asking for an MRI. It saved my brothers life. He had bad neck pain and arm pain for a long time and finally had an MRI and found he had his spinal column almost close off an could have lost the use of his legs and arms. They ha to do an emergency surgery to fuse his neck. He is much much better.

You Doc, have helped me tremendously through the agony of the gripping, paralyzing pain in my neck and upper back. The twenty minutes twice a week in cervical traction (physical therapy) did nothing during my daily agony. Then your vids began appearing in my feed and I had great motivation to listen, and I learned about posture...I've been mindfully practicing the exercises you've provided and the agony is gone! I sure do appreciate your good advice. It has been a blessing in my life. Many heartfelt thanks 🙏🏽

I wish I'd met you before my Mum's hospitalization. She had an unnecessary surgery,her body was too weak and she passed on. The neurosurgeon said the reason she couldn't walk was a herniated disk and she needed surgery urgently. Turned out my Mom had another condition,the surgery weakened her and she died. It's all about the money,that's what a majority of the doctors are about. Thank you for caring and posting this very helpful videos.

I have watched a lot of your informational videos Doc. I am a doctor myself and 10.years ago i was found to have cervical spondylosis and was on and off on physical therapy. Two years ago i had a whole spine MRI and found disc bulges from C1 to T1 plus a disc bulge between L5S1. Lately, i already developed i think radiculopathy on both hands and legs down to the feet and hands. I have a bad posture coupled with my work on looking thru the microscope as a pathologist and working hours in front of the computer making pathology reports made a toll on my intervertebral discs. I hope i could still recover and experience pain free days by improving posture and doing the exercises you are telling us. I am 54 now and i hope its not too late. God Bless you Doc.

5 years later and he was right

You're a hero. Having a pinched nerve problem, I find the worst part is trying to stay mentally strong. Having a good understanding of what's happening to my body which this videos provide makes my mental calm down a little and gives me hope. I should get an MRI, I have a great physiotherapist, wish me luck.

The best doc on youtube. You have helped me with tinnitus and now with my nerves. This doc helped me more than a whole hospital.

The value of this video , is simply , inestimable ! And the men behind , is one of a kind , rarely on this times , a man who cares of other peoples needs . I am sure that is , also , one of the top doctors in his area of interests . My gratitude and respect , dear Sir .

You are a miracle to humanity Dr. Mandell. Thank you for existing!

This is the kind of medical professional I want to become.

I just received a bad MRI report and found this video. It has really helped me get over the shock and immediate depression. Thank you so much for doing this. God bless your soul and for putting this incredible positivity out there for those who need it most.

Great as always doc…I learned so much from this. I lift weights, and frequently get that upper back pain with arm numbness. But as you said I Don’t Panic. I follow all of your posture and stretch exercises as well as some other KZfaq professionals like yourself and I get through it. Believe in yourself people. Sometimes it may take a while and there may be pain but You Will Get Through It! 😊

Man, this guy is so right in so many areas. I just had 2 level disc replacement from an injury. Great to hear this Dr. Speak the truth and really care about people. He also hit the nail on the head with technology causing issues. Crazy! Great video!

The first honest doctor!! 👏👏👏👏

This Dr just gave me hope and motivation to deal with all my neck issues and to keep fighting the battle! Thank you so much Dr. Your videos are saving lives!

Thank you for the inspiration and hope that our bodies can recover and heal if we treat it right and stay proactive ❤

What a truly amazing and caring doctor. There are not many like him!!

BRILLIANT!!! Wish I would have found you before a "spine surgeon" fused my spine from T6-L2 to stabilize a crushed T12. Took the arch out of my spine leaving me tipped forward 15% unable to stand straight. Ruined my life. Your videos have helped more than I can say in the battle with my muscles from head to toe!! Thank you.

This couldn’t have come at a better time for me. I have terrible pinched nerve in my neck. Thank you!

I like your language!!!! Me a physician myself, I hear truth in your voice

Now this is a real doctor! Great job doc! You made me and lot of other people feel better, I am sure! Keep it up!

Honestly you deserve an hundreds of thumbs up... "Cut down the Sugar" very key. People who save lives most time don't wear cape and that is you Doc.

As a musician who was unable to use my left arm for a semester of college due to TOS, I thank you so much for this video and info. I later went on to discover trigger point therapy and learned first hand how that helped the problems of weakness, tingling and aching all down my left arm and into my fingers. I am now not only a musician, but a licensed massage therapist. Thank you so much for sharing this info (and for plugging massage therapists! ). Posture Posture Posture!!! I'm a fan, Doc!

Thank you for posting this doctor. This has literally saved me mentally from having more anxiety. Been dealing with neck pain for a month with nothing showing on MRI or CT.

You’re absolutely right about smart phones and tablet devices, the cause of poor postures and my neck pain. It’s getting worst with aging… I’m trying to correct and change all that. I believe it’s possible! Thank you dr. Mandell 🙏❤️🙏

So happy to hear you mention sugar!! That’s the new one I’m working on. I’m trying hard to believe my body can heal and I can do yoga again one day.

God bless your heart Doctor, I’m having severe neck and arm pain. I’m getting an MRI this week and this video has explained to me my questions and what to expect. Thank you so much. God bless your heart ❤️

Ridiculous how accurate this man is. God bless! Legend! I’m so grateful I stumbled across this. Amazing work man ❤

ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU. MOST DOCTORS DON’T HAVE TIME TO LISTEN TO YOUR QUESTIONS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GOOD INFORMATION ❤😊

Thank you Dr. Mandell. I watched the entire video and I feel so educated now comparing to 30 minutes ago. You all so provided me more assurance and less worry/panic. Thank you so much!

Great advice✅: DON'T PANIC, become your own diagnostician... Some dr's do not like it and will try ridiculing you for it.

You are so right? My doctor requested a MRI for upper neck and lower back. Of, course pain killers and physical therapy. I'm so glad that I found your video. You are providing education in this area. Explaining why my left arm is tingling. Explaining anatomy of the neck area. I paused the video when you was showing the area of the colored chart where the nerves are connected to the neck area. I took a photo shot, so I can trace the neck pain. A new subscriber! Thanks for your information!

OMG it’s 5 years today and I just learned the answer to this pain. You just reconfirmed what my boyfriend said was the issue and I didn’t believe him. It’s my posture, my computer my phone what’s killing me abs not my herniated disks 😢 thank you so much! You continue to mesmerizing me Dr. Mandell, I wish I would get to know you one day

I've never seen anything like this a doctor who cares about us...people ❤.Good job doc.....God bless you🙏🏻

Thank you so much for this! I panicked! Your video made me feel hopeful for RECOVERY and wellness. Education is so important and I respect this so much!

I'm searching for help for pain in my upper left shoulder that goes up into my neck and ear and down my left arm. In addition to this pain, my other problem is when I lay down for bed, I've woken up in a panic: racing heart, shortness of breath and I believe it's due to this pain. This is all new to me, I have an appointment to see a neurologist for guidance, but I'm going to definitely watch all of your videos to help me learn how I can fix myself. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge.

The best way to recover from herniated disc’s is to accept the pain associated with the injury. Pain is the most important part of healing, without pain there is no healing, do not ever take inti- inflammatory drugs or pain killers because they will mask the symptoms. The body will repair itself according to the pain, and produce natural endorphins as your body heals. Positive thoughts and exercise and eating healthy foods are essential. Thank you for such an informative video. You’re actually saving many people from suffering a terrible surgery that could be avoided.

Your patients are incredibly lucky to have you! Thanks for your patience and passion in explaining!

I'm so glad you touched on the point of sugar and inflammation! I've been informing people for decades now about the connection of acidic metabolisms and how it feeds virus', bacteria, fungus. Alkalizing the body to stay between 7.0 (neutral) and 7.4 PH, I've actually noticed it DOES make a difference! Thank you for mentioning this! I share your videos quite a bit!

Dear Dr. M, you are such a blessing to all of us. I use your approach to empower my patients and encourage them not to panic! It works wonders! It helps them to take control on their situation. God bless you Dr. M.

The kind of motivational video I was desperately looking for at this moment in life. I was clueless why the pain never go away. I now have a mission to figure out and heal this constant trapezius and neck pain. You are saving lives doc. Great work! Thank you!

I hv pinched nerve and the pain is been troubling me almost 3weeks now, completed an anti inflammatory medication course also took tramadol in between. Was getting scared of mri as you just explained and now after watching this video I feel I much relaxed and happy for all those valuable information and blessings! Gonna watch all your videos Dr... Thank you for everything that you do🙏🏻 regards from Dallas

Thanks Doc, your contribution to our health is deeply appreciated. Too many medical professionals seem to chase the dollar these days sadly rather than wanting to actually care about the overall health of their patients. Your channel has really helped me tackle the painful condition of a frozen shoulder without bankrupting my family trying to find someone who will listen and genuinely help me. Peace to you and God speed in your quest to wake us up about self help and empowerment for looking after ourselves naturally.

GOD Bless Doc and all those suffering with these types of pains. Coming from someone who has suffered for decades after being hit in the back of head with a bucket containing concrete thrown from off a roof, I was ready to give up on life! Your presentation in this video is fantastic! The don't panic is a key to help breaking the cycle of pain. And most of start to find joy again and get out and live life. They may not get rid of the pains completely but the help to distract from it and the more you break the cycle the better you'll start feeling and enjoy life again!

Dr Mandell you are amazing, so realistic Education, explained so clearly for free, God Bless You.

Great vid. Thank you Doc. Injury can sometimes be a gift, as it forces us to seek answers for ourselves and our loved ones. I appreciate all that you do. Thanks for sharing!

Doctor, you are fantastic. I wish I would have seen your videos before I had my 4th back surgery. The motto in todays medicine is "A chance to cut is a chance to cure." The pain is worse, by far, after the last one. Working as an ICU nurse put extreme stress on my back and I was told that surgery would help. Each time. You are giving us the tools and knowledge to preserve our health. Thank you so much for all the information and for having such a passion to help and protect ourselves as patients. Bless you.

C6 bulging here and sitting on the nerve going down my arm. Therapy company #1 wanted to only focus on posture. I am a 44 year old with mild CP correct posture isn't a thing for me. I found a different who is a massage therapist and a chiropractor who ordered an MRI to make sure we weren't missing something. So thankful for them because they did and said exactly what you have posted here. After 3 months I feel human. ❤

I am 67 I have had high blood pressure forever. I have been doing the lemon garlic olive oil and cayenne pepper shots for almost four months. A nurse from my insurance came to my house for an annual checkup. She took my blood pressure, while I was talking to her holding my arm out in the air. It came back 124 over 78 OMG My oxygen was 95 percent. I owe it all to you and the magical shots.. Thank you Dr. Mandell

This is the most honest doctor I have ever met.. Thank you for caring about us!

You do not talk too much! It's all relevant and extremely helpful! God bless you!!

Thanks doctor Mandel, I have driven truck for a living for the past 24 years and last November I had my first major collision rollover. I’m up for a shoulder replacement and my back has been in my back for years and now I’m told bulging discs have travelled to my neck as well.

What a breath of fresh air!

I went to a chiro and she adjusted my neck, ever since that day, I've had major neck issues and spasms in the front of the neck that also travels down my arm, back of neck and up the face. Hearing your video really does make sense.

Great info! This is blessing me as I struggle thru C6-7 cervical spinal stenosis. Performing the decompression exercises have been most beneficial, led to decreased Dilaudid, Norco, Ibuprofen and Flexeril. Will have my Primary order massage therapy, and TENS unit. Getting the ‘Don’t Panic’ message out to family and friends. Many blessings to you. Again, thanks for all you do to inform us, to educate the body as a healing machine when treated as such!

I’ve healed from genetic disc degeneration! The MRI showed this but I could already feel it. Cervical and lumbar spine.

As you predicted here I am 4 years later. What a blessing Doc. Thank you 🙏

I lost 72.3 % of my neck curve. You explained everything what I feel. Thank you so much 💕

being a young doctor myself and being very passionate about healthy lifestyle it is very inspirational to see well accomplished doctors give this type of advice. thank you and god bless you :)

Excellent video! I pinched my phrenic nerve after a severe coughing attack and suffered 100% diaphragm paralysis. The cervical spine needs protection. I knew an ambulance would be too late so I prayed as I sophocated mid-air and the Spirit instantly told me to hang upside down and relax my muscles. I did it, but it took a lot to relax while I was panicking without air. Forward-head posture can protect this vulnerability. I continued with ice, niacin and gentle inversion therapy, which only requires a 5-6% downward slant for decompression therapy. I used DMSO to heal the swelling the fastest.

Too many people in here leave comments about their emotional complexities getting resolved. The topic of this video is pinched nerve HELLO, people wanna know whether you guys fully recovered or not, nobody cares about how thrilled this video made your hearts feel.

Amazing video Doctor. I am no longer in panic and feeling anxiety anymore. You help me a lot. God bless you and your family. What a great purpose in life. You inspired and help a lot of people including ME!

I want to say thank you for saying try everything first before surgery, like going to get a massage . I am a massage therapist and I like what you teach thanks

Hey Doc, so you were saying "Come back in 5 years and see all the comments from the youth". Well doc, here I am. 34 years old with disc degeneration, constant pain in my head and neck. Im sitting with better posture now, but theres no going back. I just hope the pain gets better. Thank god I caught this before any nerve damage....just pain at the moment.

I was having upper shoulder, been taking painkiller for a longtime, nothing was helping me. I started to improve my posture, exercising and strengthing my body along with your suggestions from all the videos. I feel better than before but not completely like before. Thank you Dr.

Dr i will never thank you enough i was suffering from this problem for years and now I know why no doctor could tell me why before. You deserve Heaven!!!!! THANK YOU SO. ALLAH bless you. Love from Algeria

Thank you Doc, little by little I become ok. My grip strength is very good now. I can turn my neck properly with minimal stiff and pain. My face is not swelling anymore. My lower extremities is strong already and I can walk properly now. Watching your more videos for healing myself. Thank you and God bless....

I watched this video 5 years after it has been made, and sure enough posture has gone to trash for youth on up. Nonetheless I recent agitated a pinched nerve thinking it was my c4 c5 from 17 years ago. Nope looks like it's the c6-8 thanks to you wisdom doc. I'll also keep your words in mind when seeking further treatment and try to stay away from invasive procedure if possible. Thanks for again for what you do to educate the general public.

Thank you Dr., this explains so much with my upper back & neck issues... makes sense.

So many people are grateful to u for helping them

Love you Doc! Hoping to get better and let the body heal itself. Bless you Doc. 🙏

Thank You, I'm having pain problems on side of my head and also back of right side of neck. Yes went to hospital to have it checked and yes did a MRI. Couldn't find anything wrong but had high blood pressure,gave me meds, and told me if it gets bad come back. But to go and see my Doctor. Now that i seen your video, I'm hurting at c/2-c/3 , and a little bit in c/4. Thank You This help a lot. God Bless.

Thanks a lot doctor. I recently got sudden pain in my right hand shoulder area and doctor said I have lifted a lot of weights and that affected my nerves system. I got panic, but now watching this video, I'm really getting positive attitude. Thanks a lot.😮

Thank you so much for teaching these things! I have had strange pain that seems to change when massaging my neck and neck pain that doesn't go away no matter how much I massage it...anyway....watching your videos has helped.

I have been dealing with nerve damage, numbness and inflammation in my upper extremities for about 10 years now and this video has helped me severely in the understanding of my internal workings of my nervous system and causes of pain, numbness, and swelling. I fell out of a tree about 14 feet onto my neck in the summer of 2010. I couldn't lift my chin from my chest for about 4 total months. Once I could...I would get a rush of physical sensation that went from the base of my skull to the heels of my feet. I was addicted to this sensation! I know it sounds absurd. But it is true. Once kept doing this my neck got stronger and more flexible. Now...10 years later it is effecting my moods and emotions because of the irritability I sustain on a daily basis. I have always done physical therapy on myself and haven't relied on a single doctors perspective of my condition. I have been agreeing with everything you've said aloud in front of my girlfriend because I've gone through this for such an abundance of time and can relate to your findings of relief. But after watching this video I am now completely knowledgeable in what is going on in my body and now know the correct ways to deal with said complications. Thank you MOTIVATIONALDOC for all that you've explained and if possible would like to learn more from you personally about the human anatomy and certain aspects of the nervous system that cause these types of anomolies. I have been truly blessed.

You right Doc it has been 5 years since you made this video and I can totally relate because I am experiencing this situation as we speak I wish I would of seen your channel years ago because your information is so helpful for me ❤

Oh how I wish I had found you 3 years ago!! I was told I needed surgery on my C3-4-5-6. I was told this dictor NEVER does surgery unless it is 100% necessary!! Not even 3 years later now after having the surgery (which made the pain worse!) It has now completely collapsed and now I'm told I need more surgery! Since the surgery. I am so much weaker and since the fay of the surgery my middle and ring finger on my right hand are constantly numb and swollen! I'm so upset 😡 that I have been told by a specialist that the surgery should not have been done. He compared my MRI from before surgery and the one I just had done and found that my neck is so much worse now. I'm 64 years old now and after hearing you, I'm going to think and learn everything I can before I let anyone cut my neck open again! Also, during the surgery that was not even necessary, I stopped breathing and had to be revived! OMG, this video was a real eye opener for me! Damn it, I so wish I had heard you before I let that doctor make me worse than when I was to begin with! THANK YOU 1 MILLION TIMES FOR THIS VIDEO! I have subscribed and will listen diligently before any doctor touches me again! 😢❤❤❤

Agree 100% with ALL that you said. 16 yrs ago, I struggled with tons of pain and muscle weakness in my neck, and throughout body related to C5/C6 disc herniation. I tried everything I knew at the time, to relieve the pain (massage/chiro/acupuncture/Rolfing, etc) - drs eventually did steroid injections which only lasted 3 months each, and I succumbed to the discectomy surgery. It took some pain away at first, but now I regret it because the fusion/plate/screws in my neck prevent me from easily looking up to look at the stars at night in the mountains - I have to unkink my neck muscles, then I can slowly look up. I have since been on a search for chronic pain, and God lead me to a wonderful massage school in SLC, Utah - where I became certified in massage and a bonus!...learned a posture corrective technique that helps all this stuff you talked about. It's called Spinal Touch in the US west and England, and Hurley-Osbourn technique in FL and Toronto area, and Applied Biomechanics in Arkansas. Ego's get in the way in the name of claim - but the technique is mostly the same all around and very few do this in the USA. I want to become certified to teach it here in Denver - there needs to be an army of therapists doing this for the masses of chronic pain sufferers in the world - allowing the body to heal itself!! I live with pain and wish I could just receive 3 or more treatments for myself (can't do on self - sadly - and I'm a lone wolf here - nobody knows this therapy nearby - I'd have to drive 4 hrs to CO/Utah border). Just 1-2 therapies took 14 yrs of pain away just by relaxing the muscles and getting out all the acidic toxins. I was shocked at the power of this therapy - and am soooo blessed to have learned this therapy in massage school - glad I picked the one i did. no other massage schools teach this! (I believe it was totally Divine led). By gentle, light-touch energy work with laws of leverage - this therapy corrects posture, allows the body to move back bones in their correct place and facilitates the body to use its "innate" brain to heal itself from "dis-ease syndromes". Love what you are teaching - keep doing it! People need to be educated and going under the knife is not always the best answer. Try other things FIRST! Praising the Lord - that He led me to your videos. If you want to learn more about this therapy: buy on Amazon these 2 books by Dr. John Hurley: Aquarian Age Healing 1 & 2. He was a former engineer turned chiropractor, who disagreed with some of the chiro methods regarding the sacrum and felt light touch was better - by addressing the soft tissue - he founded Aquarian Age Healing and the terms we use today such as "stress" and "strain" and many drs have copycat therapies that are used today based from learning his therapy - ex: Logan Basic method. sadly - those copycats just don't work as well as the original Aquarian Age Healing.

Really appreciate all your effort in educating us. Absolutely needed to prevent people from being hasty and turning to surgery. Totally agree that posture is a key component and have been saying for years, that we should teach it in elementary schools to give kids the awareness. Maybe one day...

I'm 32 years old and struggling with this currently. I have pain from my neck to shoulder blade that is so irritating. Listen to this man!

What a fantastic video full of information of how taken care of our bodies. Thank you so much Dr Mandel you are God sent to help your fellow humans. Since I left school this is the best Anatomy class after so many years. Pls continue sharing your knowledge with all of of us . God keep you alive and healthy for a long time. My gratitude

I just went to a chinese massage therapist today due to my left hand tingling (last 2 fingers) & after he checked my neck bone & spine, it was not upright. He was pretty upset of how phones have caused people with bad posture. Anyway, he did some bone adjustment & now the tingling is minimal. Hope this helps those who are worried about the tingling & numbness :)

I just want to say one more thing. I don’t watch anymore videos but Dr. Mandell.. I love him so much he’s nothing but Real, on top of real... Thank you Dr. Mandell.. I hope you see this I appreciate you so much because you care you give us the exact information that lotta people young for you don’t hold his tail is the real truth unlike some doctors they don’t tell us the truth and he was false information so we can do with they want to do because I don’t care what you do just want to say thank you so much and I’m tearing up right now..We should be more caring loving doctors like you you are one-of-a-kind and I love that about you got bless you keep up the good work!

Thank You !!! I was going back to spine surgeon this morning. You just changed everything !! God is good !! Blessings to you and yours !!

Wow! Dr, you literally save me from going crazy. I am in Jamaica. I am literally having a problem with my neck. When I hold it down, then try to hold it up, it feels like I am going to block out. I blocked out. The doctors are going around with me. I was given a neck brace to wear. This video helps alot. Thank you. Thank God. 🔥💜🇯🇲