Stretches for Neck, Shoulder and Upper Back Pain Relief

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Stretches for Neck, Shoulder and Upper Back Pain Relief | 30 Min Pilates for a Painful Neck

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2 жыл бұрын

Join me for a 30 minutes pilates session with exercises to relieve tension and pain in the neck, shoulders and upper back. This workout is suitable for beginners and has an emphasis on releasing tension in the neck tension, shoulders, upper back and improving poor posture. The exercises will both strengthen muscles that are underused and create instability in the upper body, as well as stretch muscles that are tense from over use. This therapeutic sequence will help combat stress, reduce inflammation, relieve discomfort and increase range of motion. It's also great for homeworkers and anyone who spends a lot of time at the computer.
One to do on a regular basis if you suffer from upper body tension, so do bookmark it for future use. Regular practice and repetition will help to release built-up stress in these areas.
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Disclaimer: It is recommended that you consult your Doctor or Healthcare Professional before starting any exercise programme. If you experience any pain or discomfort during this workout you should stop immediately and if necessary seek medical attention. When participating in any exercise or exercise programme, you agree that you do so at your own risk and assume all risk of injury to yourself. By using this video you understand and agree that Rachel Lawrence- The Girl with the Pilates Mat- will not be held responsible or liable for any injury or loss you may suffer as a result of undertaking the workout.

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@Lisakicksass 6 ай бұрын

I’ve been recovering from a prolapsed disc in my neck, I’ve lost a lot of strength due to steroid and Botox injections in my back to prevent spasm. These movements have been really gentle but feel correct to gradually ease back into a strengthening program. Thank you for your teaching, I always feel great after I follow this video.

@fayewhite7541 2 ай бұрын

This was just what I needed for my neck & upper back. I need to do these moves more often. Thank you Rachel ❤

@janesaunders5792 2 ай бұрын

A lovely class to come back to time and time again Thanks Rachel x

@helenlees9076 2 ай бұрын

That was ideal after a weekend of hard gardening, much appreciated, thank you Rachel 🙏

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! xxx

@neilbradley. 2 ай бұрын

I’ll be returning to this delicious pracrice❤

@Nina44615 11 ай бұрын

That last twist stretch felt sooooo good! 😊

@MariaSusanaRoggero 2 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing your Pilates classes. I watch you from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have a child and time constraints to go to a personal class. You are my life saviour. You classes are so well organized, so clearly delivered. Thanks so much for sharing! I always recommend your classes to my friends. Not many speak English. They need a translated version. Do you have any?

@MimmiNor Ай бұрын

After a lot of biking and very stiff shoulders because of that, this was a great help.😊

@murieldrewery8773 2 ай бұрын

Great class. I am discovering new moves for the upper body. It is one of the best Pilates session there is on YT. ❤

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 ай бұрын

Oh thank you! So glad you enjoyed this one ❤️

@user-rr6bz7fw7g Жыл бұрын

I'm 78 years old, and I enjoy doing your videos in the comfort of my home . Thank you

@wendywarren2759 Жыл бұрын

I am 76 years old, former competitive swimmer, aquafit instructor and participant in anything doable. I joined you 21/2 years ago when covid closed our fitness facilities. I began with your first and then second senior classes, moved up to regular classes. I really like your newest senior class July 2022! The balance challenges are great! The specialty classes of spinal mobility, feet and ankles are great to throw in once a week. The barre and ballet classes are a great variety to regular pilates and have the added benefit of NO Rolldowns! Wonderful work, Rachel!

@TheGreatReset-thorn 18 күн бұрын

This is really my favorite 😊

@chiharuono5948 Ай бұрын

Love your exercise. ❤

@leah2247 Жыл бұрын

These are the best exercises I have found to help stiffness in the upper body and neck. Thank you.

@lynnong2459 Жыл бұрын

. Am currently recovering from COVID. The lots of sleeping has made my whole body stiff. This is such a relief. Thank you again

@m.labastille9079 2 ай бұрын

Dear Rachel, thank you for the beautiful workouts. I managed to pull a tendon at the back of my leg recently during an endurance test for my cardiologist! Had to take it easy ever since, but slowly getting back to normal helped very much by your workouts.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Am so glad to be here for you when you need it. And thank you so much for your support, that really does make a huge difference to me and what I can do ont he channel. Have a beautiful day and take care of that tendon ❤️ They do take a while to heal so keep looking after yourself xxx

@CC-rv3ro 6 ай бұрын

Thank you A big help!!

@annalleyne7862 Жыл бұрын

Hello Rachael I enjoyed this session despite I got in late. I 'll catch up with what I missed. Thank you.

@martinedekerpel3523 Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I let internet choose my class. I did not get my all day pilates this weekend. So this was an excellent start of the week.

@dawnshillabeer1951 2 жыл бұрын

That was a really great workout! God bless you, Rachel, Kerwin and Boo. I'm from the Bahamas where it is very hot and humid. I have been coming to the UK for more than 35 years and I have never experienced it so hot and humid. Yes it has been very hot especially at night very humid too! Just the perfect place of workout for me. Please everyone here in UK keep hydrated and protect your skin. A/C a must now I'm thinking.

@cathysanford8051 2 жыл бұрын

I broke my neck last year and I think this may be the best class to help my neck pain. My neck feels flexible and calm. Thank you so much! As a senior, these less "energetic" classes are helpful.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cathy, I am so glad it helped you feel better and more comfortable and calm in your neck. Best wishes, Rachel

@naminz2080 8 ай бұрын

Wow that was amazing. A lot of specific this video was the 3rd i was watching to get rid of stiffness. The shoulder and hands on the side was great

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@KHX274 Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh, that was lovely. Thank you.

@sandranair6765 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I was feeling a little sore but this helped a lot ❤❤

@samonebeitler8914 9 ай бұрын

Rachel, This is just what I needed after sitting in a seminar yesterday! Thank you from Arizona :)

@knittingpoppy 5 ай бұрын

This is my go to for waking up with neck pain, brilliant, thank you!

@tinali5309 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@suedepinto2016 6 ай бұрын

Lovely!😊❤

@moechilton5904 2 жыл бұрын

I will enjoy this later this evening- please stay safe there in the UK from AZ USA 🙏🏼🥰

@Olga-uh4op 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I love this practice :)

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! 😉

@jjcrazi Жыл бұрын

That last stretch is just delicious! 🎉

@karenrice9912 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Sending greetings from the US Midwest. Your workouts are excellent for me and other seniors who have osteoarthritis or other joint conditions. They are gentle on our joints, but still build muscle and sometimes challenge our strength. I think that I’m seeing more toned muscles already in only a few weeks of practice with you several times a week. You obviously put a lot of mental and physical effort into your channel.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Karen, thank you for yor support today and the most wonderful message. It really is so nice for me to know that you appreciate and benefit from what I do. So glad to hear your muscle tone has improved already, that's wonderful. It doesn't take long does it when you make that committment to movement, well done you! 👏👏👏 I'll be doing a LIVE session tomorrow, Pilates Matwork for Seniors, do hope you can join me live or take the class later, it'll be perfect for easing those joints and buidling muscle strength. Best wishes, Rachel 😊

@sunitasangar8538 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ❤

@jessieelliott3157 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. While you're sweltering in the UK we are wet and cold in my town in Australia. This was so nice to do. It actually warmed me up. Stay cool Rachel!

@jenresnik5547 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent class, loved it , Thanks Rachel.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@consuelolluis2240 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Connie really enjoy your class I did two classes today ❤fantastic stretches I love it

@silviauriarte4418 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful class Rachel! I needed these stretches!.

@user-ng3bt4pr3e 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely loved this it’s really helping me!

@alisonellis4445 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Upper back and neck hurting. This is the perfect routine

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alison, glad this helps you 🤗

@consuelolluis2240 Жыл бұрын

Good morning Connie from Hialeah florida USa

@4ChristVoice Жыл бұрын

Thank you Rachael. Each of your workouts are unique, illustrated with careful technique. You are gifted for this. You execute and demonstrate with excellent skill, love, composure and care. Thank you for this channel, you workouts help many, including me. Thanks.

@silviauriarte4418 Жыл бұрын

I keep taking this class as well as the companion one, I loved it and felt great afterward every time. Thank you, Rachel 😍

@teresamoon9694 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I think I have some sort of shoulder muscle injury on one side so this felt good to try and do. I think I will do this one again to stretch my shoulder out.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Teresa - this should help with that ❤️

@susanhomar5537 Жыл бұрын

Great workouts, many thanks from Puerto Rico!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed them! 🤗

@deemullis5106 2 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic session

@amandajones8889 2 жыл бұрын

Great class, just what I needed, Only found your channel yesterday, wish I had done sooner! will be on my daily "to do" list

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad you found me and enjoyed this session Amanda. There are lots of workout onteh channel so do feel free to take a look around and do what appeals to you. I also teach LIVE to my KZfaq community on Mondays at 4:30pm UK time and Fridays 10am time so do join me if you're free! 😊

@toviedineen1557 Жыл бұрын

You are n absolute treasure! Thank you so much xx

@bettymaugeri7316 Жыл бұрын

A terrific workout!

@irenealdred9397 2 жыл бұрын

Great exercise again for this type of crazy weather.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Irene, hope you;re holding up ok in this heat 😊

@md06783 Жыл бұрын

This is soooo amazing! Thank you!!

@deborahhall4848 2 жыл бұрын

Love your demonstration for my neck, upper back, & shoulders! I feel so much relief. Awesome routine demonstration!! Looking forward for more demonstration!☺️

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Жыл бұрын

So pleased it helped you 🤗

@user-xk3do9md7u Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Tasch81 Жыл бұрын

Thank you that was lovely. You have a beautiful voice and love it when you break out into song. Also your understanding of the anatomy and required movements are spot on so enjoyed learning from you ;) keep well

@mamielong562 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I did as you suggested and did two classes together for a great stretch.

@fatemehkhatiri1226 2 жыл бұрын

That was exacly what I need . Thank you 🙏❤️

@veronicaswartz8988 Жыл бұрын

hi Rachel my rt shoulder is sore so that was amazing u always give us such great sessions

@yvonnethompson3999 2 жыл бұрын

Great stretch class to add to first one. Thank youso much.

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

You're so welcome!

@SW-vf6gb 2 жыл бұрын

Love this and saved to my playlist. Thanks!

@karengabilo4356 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I'm just getting back to exercising after months of not doing any due to surgery. I really needed backpain relief movements that are both safe and effective. 😍

@2emmss 9 ай бұрын

Why is it that I've only discovered this video now? I was looking for a 30 shoulder/upper back workout to help my "folder shoulder" after extended choral rehearsals. My shoulders and upper back are stiff from holding music. I need to do these exercises at least once a week.

@natalieanderson8969 10 ай бұрын

Great workout 💪 👌

@annalleyne7862 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rachael It was a wonderful workout., although I have pain in the arm. I didn't have to force it but was going all up. Thanks a lot and have a great day.

@dianehija8721 2 жыл бұрын

great stretches for high temperatures

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane, it's so hot isn't it?!🥵

@vanetamorrison2972 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous! 💐

@bettymaugeri7316 2 жыл бұрын

Very good stretch - wonderful workout!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@johannaalexander7306 2 жыл бұрын

This was lovely ☺️

@sagemason 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic! Thank you!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome!

@manishazalte8813 Жыл бұрын

धन्यवाद

@msoniavassallo2654 2 жыл бұрын

my name is Sonia living in rome well done lessons

@cindycarpenter8740 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@susannevemmelundhedegard4061 Жыл бұрын

Love it👏👏👏👏👏

@TheGirlWithThePilatesMat Жыл бұрын

Yay! 😊

@viviancheng8436 Жыл бұрын

👍❤️

@cindycarpenter8740 2 жыл бұрын

where did you get your workout outfit? Thanks for this class....I've had a spinal fusion on the C5,6,7 two yrs ago and I'm always tight in shoulders neck and upper back. thank you thank you

@viviancheng8436 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@cindycarpenter8740 2 жыл бұрын

Very damp heat here on the Gulf coast of Texas...over 100+ for 18 days this month.