My recovery from skull base pain and AO joint dysfunction; full neck mobility without pain!

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2 жыл бұрын

Hello everybody! My name is Kayla. I am a student massage therapist from Northeast Ohio. I once suffered from debilitating neuromuscular disease that ruined my quality of life but manual therapy fully restored me! I share everything I’ve done to recover on this channel and also in my Facebook recovery group The Duncan Recovery Method. Regaining my health is what inspired me to go to school to become a licensed massage therapist. My expected graduation date is 7/7/22!
This video shows the techniques that I used to overcome skull base pain and limited neck mobility due to a locked AO joint. Links for references made in this video are as follows:
Dr. Aaron Locke, Ohio Mobile Chiropractic: www.ohiomobilechiro.com
The Duncan Recovery Method Facebook Group: / 1396406474050878
Dr. Alan Mandell, anterior neck release video:
• Anterior Neck Release ...
The information I share is for educational purposes only. I am not (yet!) a licensed medical professional. Please directly consult your personal healthcare team with any questions or concerns about the information or demonstrations that I present. I accept ZERO liability for any adverse events that result from misuse of this information.

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@loveKG26 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the guidance you’ve shared. Without people like you doing such for others, us people wouldn’t know what road to take. Ive had seizures after years of tight neck pain back of head pain. My neck isn’t of any interest to any neurologist I’ve had to see. Physics is very important and I now know not to trust such doctors looking to just refill anti seizure meds.

@4000angels Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your outstanding videos. I love your channel. It is helping me out a lot. I wish you all the best with career.

@alannahdelene6216 10 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Kayla,your videos have resonated with me so much.,symptoms wise and a beautiful way of sharing your story of recovery and the tools you ha e used. I really apreciate uour kindness and effort tomassist others. DEEP gragiyude from Vancouver, Canada

@ravaek1645 2 жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your videos. I have been struggling with occipital neuralgia in the past months and your videos give me relief and hope.

@kristinalisav 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video, Kayla. Will try the release technics you showed!

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Let me know what you think!

@shontrisedean8520 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this amazing video! I have been very scared to do any deep work in my occipital muscles! 😭 I am afraid of the flare ups!! My cervical instability has caused sooo many weird cardio and neuro symptoms. This video has really motivated me to give it a try! ❤️ I am praying that it will help with my symptoms. Be well and keep helping others while on your healing journey🤍

@user-nb7bl3tw4v Жыл бұрын

how is it now?

@shontrisedean8520 Жыл бұрын

@@user-nb7bl3tw4v still having issues with it. How are you?

@strawberryorange3755 7 ай бұрын

@@shontrisedean8520how are you now?

@draghiceanu2006 Жыл бұрын

So glad I found your channel. I am newly in paid with same symptoms.

@staceypollack808 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kayla ❤️ Awesome info

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I hope this helps! We will exchange more info in the very near future. Take care!

@CassGraceC 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kayla! 😍🥰

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

The pleasure is all mine! Thank you for the support 💛

@pinkformarie 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 💯🌞

@anna.bel0 Жыл бұрын

The 2 exercises are at 5:50 and 12:00

@yeseniasanchez9206 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this information

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your appreciation and kindness. All the best!

@herdmentality101 Жыл бұрын

Hi Kayla, Thanks again for all your videos! I'm trying to write about my symptoms dealing with hEDS and a childhood whiplash injury at six years old. Drop attacks have been a huge part of my condition since 19 years old, I am now 51. You had a perfect description of an uncontrolled fall to the ground in one of your videos so I'm wondering if you remember the descriptive words you used. I'll keep re-watching your videos and try to find it. Best, Kevin

@jonduncan1770 2 жыл бұрын

You did a great job! So proud of you!

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

You’re super sweet, babe. Thanks so much for supporting me through EVERYTHING!!

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

My head twists suddenly to left how can I stop this?? My back and front muscles in the neck are. Constantly spasming

@Jordy40Growing Жыл бұрын

hey did you ever experience any vision changes while going through the occipital neuralgia? For example, eyes had a hard time tracking. Like a car going down the street and you try and watch it go by and then get a dizzy feeling. Or was it hard to read at all? in the sense your eyes had a hard time focusing? Thanks.

@cantseeshadow Жыл бұрын

I’m trying to be like you. I hate this damned pain

@KaylaDuncanLMT 11 ай бұрын

I hate the pain too. Smile if it hurts.

@gingerschultz3258 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I just found you today. Thank you so much for your education. When you had this issue did you feel nauseous, fatigue, inner tremors in trunk of body or anything like that? I’ve realized that if I prop my head up on a pillow, lie on my side (even with my neck straight) and if my posture isn’t just right I can feel horrible. The symptoms I mentioned above. I don’t understand why a neck issue can cause such distress.

@kmikiny 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Kayla, may I please ask, did your glossopharyngeal neuralgia go away and, if yes, what modality mostly helped with it? I know you from Facebook and I know you've done lots of trigger point work and other modalities, just wondering what helped specifically with glossopharyngeal neuralgia. I have it also, as well as mild trigeminal involvement, and the rest of the neck issues very similar to yours. Thank you for sharing your experience on this channel and on Facebook.

@4000angels Жыл бұрын

Kayla, you remind me of Hannah, from the YT astrology channel, "Hannahselsewhere." I'm guessing that you're Irish? I love your channel. Thank you for your great and helpful content.

@tukitaki6936 2 жыл бұрын

I had a whiplash injury and after that my whole neck feels very lax and the neck muscles are always on spasm.. Would this help?

@melissanataya1830 2 жыл бұрын

I'm smiling while watching you. Im so happy for your recovery kayla! I just have a question, when did you start doing those massages, the chintucks and dr. Mendel excercise. Is it after doing the crualistic or while also doing the crualistic? 😊

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the support, Melissa! Smiling is contagious. I love to smile! I first did professional massage therapy. Then a few months later I found curalistic. I began the program and physical therapy at the same time. My PT was generally dry needling only. I added the FNP program in February of last year and did that WITH my other therapy for six months. Then I really dig into strengthening. These techniques are the finishing touches on my recovery journey. I just recently beat this throat pain of mine. I went back to PT in September and started doing these techniques in October, a year after beginning Curalistic. Curalistic is the perfect place for anyone to start. You can add in other therapies as needed. I personally need pro support and also dry needling to have the best effects. Everyone that does the curalistic program experiences great results. I was determined to get to 100% recovered and felt that my additional therapies played a huge role in that happening.

@melissanataya1830 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT thank you so much for taking time answering my question. 😊, declaring a victorious life and full recovery for us this year 2022..thanks again. I'm a fan of yours now. 😁😍. When the notification on my KZfaq appear, i immediately watched your video..😊

@007Ross 6 ай бұрын

Recently my son has been experiencing throat spasms and spasm around and of the eye. Not sure what to do next

@sea_hous 8 ай бұрын

Is it okay to press and hold these muscles if you feel a trigger point?

@T-wreckz 2 жыл бұрын

Ur condition relates to tmj dysfunction. Do u have any symptoms as a result of cascade effects into jaw or even mid lower spine

@leewatling9833 6 ай бұрын

Hi, can you give me some information on cervicogenic headaches please.

@beckykueng3017 2 жыл бұрын

Wow ! As soon as I touch the occipital area I feel pain. Your videos have helped me so much. I was wondering what position is the best to sleep in when suffering with occipital issues ?

@dhineshkumars1991 Жыл бұрын

Did you found any relief?

@maxxx8434 10 ай бұрын

Hello, did you have an official diagnostic of CCI ? What kind of test ? Mri ? DMX ? Thanks

@007Ross 6 ай бұрын

Do we stop if they complain of pain when doing this?

@swesolowskaborowy 11 ай бұрын

Wow! I think I saw dr Man dell’s video on that technique but was told that releasing sub occipitals with CCI is risky…. How long with all the work and exercise to see the improvement in your case? I’d be interested in optical / neurological symptoms mainly

@KaylaDuncanLMT 11 ай бұрын

Holding your head in the right posture is beneficial for almost anyone (save those with positional compression disorders). The suboccipital muscles are delicate muscles. Working on them often causes flare ups. Sensitive people may have a variety of pathologies at play including CCI. It’s not dangerous to release these muscles. It’s just not a good technique for sensitive populations. If suboccipital massage aggravates to u, focus on trapezius massage. The trap points are actually what radiates into and activated the subocccipital trigger points. Treating the traps can treat the suboccipitals without even contacting them. Keeping a good head posture will also help to stop TP’s from forming in the suboccipital muscles. With conscious effort and daily work, you may have lasting results in 4-6 weeks.

@nildamelendez1527 2 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful to GOD for this video. Ot was the only thing that helped.

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for commenting! I am glad you are experiencing some relief.

@user-nb7bl3tw4v Жыл бұрын

how are you doing today?

@mindyhardy5426 2 жыл бұрын

Would this probably not be very recommended if your new to massaging and worried and pain in face and dizziness?

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

This was one of my later stage recovery techniques. If you are still in the fear of moving your neck phase, you still have other work to be done before trying this. IMO.

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

What if I can't do the chin tucks?? Can I do it lying down??

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! FNP is doing a chin tuck and bridge while on the floor. Just as an example.

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

I can't look down or right.. My neck is full spasming and right side of the head hurts.. Shooting hot pain.. My head pulls down too.. Apparently its cervical dystonia

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

My neck was like this too. I could hardly move my upper body at all especially not my neck. My muscle tension was incredible! Moving my neck made my symptoms flare immediately.

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT what do I do?? Exercising and stretches has made it worse help. Pla

@minasem1386 2 жыл бұрын

Please Can suboccupitals muscles tightness Can cause clenching ?

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I find that my clenching seems to be influenced more by the scm’s. Without physical assessing you, I cannot say for sure though. In general, tight sub occipital muscles are going to cause issues with dizziness and visual disturbances.

@minasem1386 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT thanks for the answer ☺️

@sharonrivera9962 2 жыл бұрын

Did you get clicking on the base of skull too?thank you

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I did not. I experiencing creaking, squeaking, sliding, and clunking at the skull base. Those things have all improved for me.

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

How many times a day should I do it? I have a lot of flares whilst doing it I have a lot of tremors is this normal??

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Remember to keep yourself functional. I did these releases until my pain and tension he improved. Now I just move my neck normally which seems to be keeping everything in good working order.

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

You may still be very sensitive to movement or release. Be sure to honor your tolerance and not make yourself flare any more than necessary. Low and slow, friend 💛

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT I experience tremors but everyday my neck is moving more towards left.. My front scm muscle is just too over active and always tilting my head.. I'm just so depressed don't know what to do.. Back muscles which hold the neck are always triggered too and spasming

@cianlewis-hughes5172 2 жыл бұрын

You have a ligament issue in your neck c0-c1-c2 & maybe in the thoracic

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Yes to all of the above. I have however recovered a lot of these issues. I still have some problems with my body but they are minor localized issues that cause no systemic symptoms. My cervical and thoracic spine are aligned and functional now.

@Truerealism747 Жыл бұрын

My muscle Skelton pain started in the throat I thought was globus or thyroid then it went to collerbone now it's shoulders armpits

@KaylaDuncanLMT 11 ай бұрын

I just made a new video that might help you! Check it out and let me know!

@Truerealism747 11 ай бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT thankyou I let you no I wonder how many ch comes from the Asperger's brain to

@Truerealism747 11 ай бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT I get the Velcro noise in some places that do not hurt though to lack of oxygen?

@mindymay3 Ай бұрын

6:45

@rinkalnangyani1276 2 жыл бұрын

Mam can uh plz help me out.. 🙏

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy to help as I am able.

@thesickstack 8 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🤍

@biokeratingold3878 2 жыл бұрын

hey Kayla, how to contact you?

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I am on Facebook as Kayla Duncan. My Facebook group is The Duncan Recovery Method. My business page is The Massage Gymnasium. Reach out and we can connect.

@cianlewis-hughes5172 2 жыл бұрын

Stem cells?

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I am not a supporter of prolo therapy. I have rehabilitated my neck by utilizing massage therapy, integrative dry needling, and strengthening exercises. I am well now 💛

@cianlewis-hughes5172 2 жыл бұрын

Stem cells is a bit different love, some clinics are bad & should be shut, but others are excellent like all the pro athletes go there for treatment. Umbilical cord stem cells are the best

@deannalaraby3836 2 жыл бұрын

Is it normal to get dizzy when you tilt your head back? I'm also proud of you!

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

It is very possible!! The sub occipital muscles have a lot of proprioceptive sensors. I looked up very slowly and carefully at first!! This was after avoiding this movement for a very long time!! Low and slow. Take care, my friend 💛

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

If I chin tuck my shooting pain starts in the head

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Chin tucks are very aggravating for some people. It’s definitely a split camp! If it’s not doing you good, feel free to avoid this movement. Please seek a professional assessment in order to learn how to move appropriately. I was improperly hinging from the back of my skull which was straining my neck.

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT that's me also I've had mri scan

@sumk66 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT my neck aches always on the left and my left scm muscle pulls my neck down

@klarabalogh5133 2 жыл бұрын

I wrote to you on facebook, please if you can answer my last hope, thank you Hungary

@klarabalogh5133 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for trying to help ?? What can the person you wrote help me with? Can I find it on Facebook ?? I apologize to a translator

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

Replied!!

@michaelmiara5473 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. I would like to share with you. I am french. I have the trifecta EDS+MCAS+POTS. I use trigger point therapy and I have an anti inflammatory diet. It's hard to have so much restrictions in my diet. Could we share on facebook messenger ? Thank you.

@KaylaDuncanLMT 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy to chat recovery any time! Feel free to message. I will answer as I am able.

@michaelmiara5473 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaylaDuncanLMT what is your name on facebook messenger ?