The Base of the Skull Pain Muscle (How to Release It for INSTANT RELIEF)

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SpineCare Decompression and Chiropractic Center

Күн бұрын

Dr. Rowe shows how to quickly release tightness and tension in muscles that cause the most pain around the base of the skull.
A big contributing factor of upper neck pain and discomfort comes from a build up of stress, tension, and tightness in muscles that can lead to painful strain and inflammation.
This video will keep it simple by fixing weakness and tightness in the main muscles that cause pain in this area, especially the suboccipital and upper trapezius.
Each exercise works a little differently. To get the best results, go through them all and use what gives you the most pain relief.
As a bonus, all of these exercises can be done at home.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:55 Suboccipital Release
4:01 Suboccipital Stretch
5:23 Upper Trapezius
7:15 Sternocleidomastoid (SCM)
8:29 Levator Scapulae
9:31 Daily Strengthening Exercise
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Dr. Michael Rowe
St. Joseph, Michigan chiropractor
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@DrRowe Ай бұрын

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@user-qd2oj1zb4i Ай бұрын

Do you have printouts of the exercises?

@sebastianstubenreuther4373 Ай бұрын

I have pain between my spine and my shoulder blade. My left shoulder is kinda skipping outwards and locks in a strange manner

@jordym9999 Ай бұрын

4 years ago I strained my upper back in the gym *very* lightly. Little did I know, the next day all the strenght in my neck muscles was lost. I literally could not sit without supporting the head with my hand. This caused serious dizzyness (was in bed for two months). This was accompanied by hot flashes, heart palpitations and other nervous system signals. Went to see chiro's, physiotherapists, MRI'd the whole spine and even my brain and nothing was found and no one had heard of such a case before. They must've thought I was crazy in the head. Fast fwd to today, although better, my neck is still very weak and significantly downgrades my quality of life. I'm under 40 years old and live a healthy, sporty lifestyle.

@luigi3964 Ай бұрын

You're not alone. You described the past few months of my life to a tee.

@jordym9999 Ай бұрын

@@luigi3964 Sorry to hear!

@k.h.489 Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. ❤🙏💕

@rebeccajohnson2231 Ай бұрын

I’m going thru the same thing, dizziness, vertigo, nausea, insomnia, anxiety etc etc. It’s been 2+ yrs of Dr after Dr, test after test, all ‘normal’. I’m to the point I won’t know what’s wrong until my autopsy 😭. My quality of life has diminished severely & I’m giving up. Then the other my friend sent me an article abt upper cervical damage. I’m searching for an upper cervical chiropractor that accepts my insurance but until then trying to do what I can at home & came across this video & a couple others from him. Best of luck to you & your improving health. ☮️

@361Ratch Ай бұрын

I pray you get better. 💙🍪

@burtucky420 Ай бұрын

The locations of pain you specify is a bit more detailed than your previous video on this subject. I’ve dealt with chronic pain in all of these areas every day of my life for at least the last 30yrs. I have disc degeneration, about 8yrs ago the pain got so bad in my neck that when I would try to look up, a sharp shooting pain would occur, it felt like lightning bolts were shooting to the front of my brain. At that point I was only 40 yrs old, it felt like my head a bowling ball on my shoulders. I ended up getting a neck fusion on C4/5/6 which eliminated the lightning bolt pain, but I still have the residual pain that you’ve covered today along with a constant headache / right eye ache/ tension headache on the right side of my head near my temple to my right ear everyday of my life. I can’t remember a day without pain. I honestly don’t share this often as I like to stand tall and try not complain or show that I’m in pain. What I like to do is search for options on how to help myself make it through the day in a positive way and you have been one of those sources in my life. I found your videos a couple years ago and they have really helped me out through some tough times. I felt that I needed to share that with you today, you’ve made a difference in the daily maintenance of my body and for that I truly appreciate it. Thank you for all that you do and keep up the great work!

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thank you and keep at it! 💪

@ladybo425 Ай бұрын

I’ve been suffering from this pain since last week…what a blessing you are to show how I can relieve this pain. Thank you so much…!!!❤

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Hope the exercises help and thanks for watching!

@katia.luna213 Ай бұрын

You keep posting helpful videos whenever I'm experiencing them 😂😂 Thank you, you are so appreciated! 😊💖

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@gabriellea.lowery6824 Ай бұрын

Neck and upper back pain has always been an issue for me. These stretches are amazing. I couldn't believe just following along while you show us, how much better I already feel. Thank you!

@user-nu6fs5ic6k Ай бұрын

Perfect timing. I woke up today with pains at the base of my skull. I keep being amazed at how many muscles we have the this channel definitely helps me each time! Thanks

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@America_is_now_Mexico2.0 Ай бұрын

Dr Rowe is a resource treasure for body pain relief.

@dohaqtr9226 Ай бұрын

I really need this, be blessed dr. Rowe.

@bettymaugeri7316 Ай бұрын

Overused my shouldered - great exercises. I need to get back to your channel.

@luisnguyen5455 Ай бұрын

Right,there are 4 points in back your neck for suffering headaches pain at the base of skull. That’s Chinese treatment legend. Thanks for sharing spine care .good jobs Dr Rowe .(RCL Veterans)🇺🇸🇨🇦🇫🇷🇦🇺🇩🇪🇬🇧🇮🇹🇹🇼👏✊

@laurenjimenez4831 25 күн бұрын

Googled ans found your video! I woke up with such pain, tightness, and soreness at the base of my skull, neck, and shoulders. This saved my day.

@mariechatterton3911 Ай бұрын

These exercises helped a lot! Thank you for sharing this! :)

@tombeauchamp806 Ай бұрын

Your videos have substantially improved my quality of life, thank you very much

@julieblack2574 Ай бұрын

Wow, that felt so wonderful I had shoulder surgery every so often it hurts so much and is stiff, all of these strategies feel amazing thanks.

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kyriakos7179 Ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed today. Thank you doc!

@StephanieReid Ай бұрын

Thank you for making these videos! You have helped me relieve so much tension and pain. God bless you. I get tension headaches frequently and these methods definitely help me.

@dmcgill9360 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I needed to see this ❤

@MortonFMurphy Ай бұрын

Man I needed this so badly

@lorimiller623 Ай бұрын

Your videos are a life saver. Keep up the good work!

@fannilukacs7508 Ай бұрын

This was amazing, thank you for sharing.

@jerrykirchoff8412 Ай бұрын

Thank you! I have arthritis in my neck; C2-C7. I have constant pain and headaches. These exercises brought immediate relief. Very grateful.

@janelleduke5432 4 күн бұрын

I just love how helpful your videos are. ❤❤❤❤

@DrRowe 4 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Ghst-qo1ic Ай бұрын

Tysm Dr Rowe. I have an old whiplash injury and these stretches really got deep into my scarred muscles

@de-janeniles1120 Ай бұрын

God bless you. Every time I use your channel, I get instant relief! ❤ from New Zealand 😊

@LeviteSpiritShine Ай бұрын

Thank you, Dr. Rowe!❤

@ryandmaal Ай бұрын

thank you! you're a lifesaver, since a few weeks I have this terrible headache, sitting all day at the computer, and now with these exercises it is getting better - less headaches.

@gaigepyatt1016 14 күн бұрын

Thank you!

@FathimSalahudeen Ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your lovely explanation it’s really useful.

@AW27s93 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU! I’ve had neck pain for years and my PT stretches don’t cover everything, these are amazing. Getting some much needed relief

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@DrDave_63395 Ай бұрын

Thanks for this video. I have been suffering from neck pain recently and trying different approaches to relieve it. Now you’ve given me some systematic exercises.

@stylec0 Ай бұрын

wow the Upper Trapezius stretch is a life saver. thank you!

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@cristinaperrone6109 Ай бұрын

It really worked. Thank you million times.

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@______official__mahi______8804 Ай бұрын

Fine fine exercise

@chuachangrieshaber4969 Ай бұрын

Thank you very much DOCTOR.

@jackielanglois8945 Ай бұрын

Dr Rose, thank you, I will keep referring to this to help with my neck pain. In all these years no one covered these muscles.

@mindygruver2806 Ай бұрын

Have this exact pain right now! So I'm following along with the video. Thanks for another helpful video ❤

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@TJReyes05 Ай бұрын

Thanks doc! Your videos really are extremely helpful! i'm always having pain exactly in those parts and back then, it's hard for me to get rid of it. It takes me days sometimes a week suffering on it. but since i knew about your channel, everytime i tried your exercises, it ease's them instantly and makes me feel better in just minutes, thanks for this simple yet, effective exercises doc! Much appreciated ♥️

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad the exercises are helping you and thanks for watching!

@jenellubin7120 Ай бұрын

❤❤ thank you I'll definitely try this cause I woke up with neck pain

@leesaunders5495 Ай бұрын

Really helpful thankyou

@sharonallan5635 Ай бұрын

Thanku ur amazing!!

@kalanireyes7667 22 күн бұрын

Thank you Saina ma'åse Dr. Rowe, your videos help me, a working scuba diver since 19 yrs old, relieve my neck, shoulder, and lower back pain (SI Joint) issues instantaneously! These plus my foam roller, lacrosse ball roller ("the worm") aletha ball, sacro wedgie massage tool, and monthly massages all help me get through life as painlessly as possible. Thank you!

@thecraftydawn Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@kilamilka97 Ай бұрын

Omg...the perfect time to see this! And now i know why the pain is happening too. Thank you so much❤

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Lily-iu1ku Ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!

@danellebenari Ай бұрын

You are the BEST!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you ❤

@yuccavalleynan2074 Ай бұрын

YOU are AMAZING!!!

@alexcalderon1981 Ай бұрын

I was trying to figure out how to stretch out the base this whole morning. I’ve been feeling a lot of anxiety there for years. Thank you. You are the best!

@crisccan Ай бұрын

Thank you very much appreciated your video

@zizimyui6605 Ай бұрын

Thanks 🙂

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ingridwootton-mota231 Ай бұрын

Again Than you Thank you....helps so much i was having migraines so bad at least 18 in a month ...always same side..neck to above ear to above left eye..This has cut it down to 8 and so grateful...Thanks thanks,!!!

@bettytoney5796 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Endbringer210 Ай бұрын

I really appreciate you doc! I am an athelete with increasing less time to focus on gym as i get later in life . The relief from all your videos is absolutely blessed . I could barely walk after some days at work. I recommend you videos to all my buddies and old teams mates.

@simratsingh9583 Ай бұрын

Thankyou

@Loleyke Ай бұрын

wow it really worked, feeling better ❤ thanks for giving your knowledge

@rchristhomas 8 күн бұрын

Everyone who has back and neck pain need to watch you

@td7080 Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!❤

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@razmoreyes Ай бұрын

It really works! I had a knot with pain on the left side of my neck did the the first three and got some relief! Thank you.

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@shellycoria701 Ай бұрын

thank you!

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@syberanddiys235 Ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Rowe, this is exactly what I needed to come across yesterday. I had my fourth neck surgery this past January 2024, and it is the first time that I have ever had to suffered with ongoing suboccipital headaches and occipital headaches along with constant muscles tightness from my neck. I am currently taking C2 pain block injection in my neck and got an upcoming C2-C3 medial branch injection scheduled in a couple of days. I AM MISERABLE AT TIMES.

@agentit8182 Ай бұрын

This looks interesting. Will give this a try as I'm in the process of being evaluated for osteoarthritis: spine , neck , etc.

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Hope the exercises help and please give us an update.

@georgepetrovic3224 Ай бұрын

thank you very much it help me

@redredwine1277 Ай бұрын

Thank you👌🏽God Bless

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@heathermahony110 Ай бұрын

THANK YOU!!!🙏💜😇💛😎 God Bless!🙏😊

@Tny.1 Күн бұрын

My lord. Where have you been all my life!

@LS-xj5bg Ай бұрын

Could you make a video about blocking muscles in the hip? I am very greatful for all of your videos. They have helped me for the past months on improving my situation. Thank you

@Dunmerdog Ай бұрын

This is the same technique my PT gave me after I pijched a nerve rock climbing. Believe me when I say it works amazingly!

@TheKillermouse63 Ай бұрын

These videos are priceless but heres my way of saying thanks!

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

THANK YOU so much for supporting the channel, I really appreciate it! - Dr. Rowe -

@frostbittenarts Ай бұрын

Thank you very much, Dr. Rowe; this is very helpful. I just went to the doctor yesterday for painful 'crunching,' which I believe is neck crepitus. I had an x-ray (no results yet) so in the meantime I am doing these exercises/stretches. Though I have some relief from pain, the crunching is still there. Maybe it needs time. Thank you again.

@richard.robertson Ай бұрын

I missed this video 😮. . ahh that feels better.

@amyohl5037 Ай бұрын

That me for sure!❤😊

@kennethbrune5224 Ай бұрын

Great content as always! I love the way you present each topic and how you approach/explain how things work. I do have a question about the picture shown for the SCM. Do the red areas presented (the blotches and dots) represent what is affected by the scm muscles? Such as sensations might be a result of tight SCM? Thank you again!

@TeddyAOduor Ай бұрын

It just relieved the extreme tightness caused by long hours of typing. Thank you so much

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad it helped!

@alirezakarimipt Ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉Very good

@prettydove07 Ай бұрын

Omg that SCM stretch was heavenly! I slept in a weird poaition last night and my neck was killing me, but that really gave me some relief.

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Glad you're getting relief!

@narcis1680 Ай бұрын

Treasure 💪🏻🙏

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@metrichotrods1763 Ай бұрын

Best channel , i want to get dr rowe to autograph my utensils

@katesun2957 Ай бұрын

I broke my C1 and C2, plus wrecked the rest of my vertebra to C7. At night I always sleep with my chin up, like I still have my neck collar on. My doctor wouldn't give me pain killers after I got out of the hospital. I also broke my nose. Anyway now 3 years later, I don't have pain, without pain meds. I sent your video to my kids. Your videos always look so good.

@debbieborden7651 15 күн бұрын

Your videos are the Best. Please can you address the pounding headache? It hurts in the area you are referencing but also pounding. Is that part of a tension headache? Thank you.

@Healthti Ай бұрын

Excercise for depression also show us. Great exc

@antster7 Ай бұрын

I feel better already!

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@fredricklang8511 Ай бұрын

I agree that Dr. Rowe is fantastic and all. However, I find your comment most fascinating! The video was uploaded 17 minutes ago and your comment came 2 minutes after - yet you've had time to watch the 12 minute video and get relief from the exercises in a 2 minute window. Please teach us how to stop time.

@DrRowe Ай бұрын

@@fredricklang8511 They probably meant that just watching the exercises makes them already feel better. That's how I took it.

@user-qd2oj1zb4i Ай бұрын

Are there printouts of these exercises please?

@antster7 Ай бұрын

@@fredricklang8511 I just did the first few min of the neck massage and felt better already... Didn't need the whole video.

@leedent70 27 күн бұрын

The gunvor 💪🏻

@donrundy3767 Ай бұрын

Thank you for All your help, I got Pin like feeling that is very painful that pain meds and Tens unit Do not help me, Do you have a video that you may show me? The pain is in the back of my shoulder blades

@Misbah_nikhath 18 күн бұрын

I have this pain since 4 years now am mbbs student and i feel so hard to continue my studies along with this pain

@djordjemisirlic6081 Ай бұрын

Hi doc! What to do if my vertebrae lightly crackle with movement of my neck? Thanks in advance.

@janjohnson6721 Ай бұрын

I have asked a question about one of your other videos but want to ask about this one, pain in my neck terrible from fibromyalgia. When i do these exercises i get a shooting pain down my spine. Are these still ok to do please? Many thanks.

@factzculture Ай бұрын

Bro pls make a video on knock knees correction 😢

@kissjulianna27 Ай бұрын

❤koszonom!😊

@RoodyKirby Ай бұрын

These should help with severe immobile neck for some years that can’t rotate?

@sallyhon5737 Ай бұрын

Hi I pulled mid /upper back muscle 3 weeks ago doing a headstand. Back is much better now after going to a Physio but my back feels so compressed and tight including the front of my body where the diaphragms are. How do I decompress my upper body please 😮🙏

@richard.robertson Ай бұрын

9:02, the arm pit smeller is a must if you sit at a desk. Try it!

@lucasbidemachado9965 Ай бұрын

Can you do a video on treating a THORACIC herniated disk?

@Osprey850 Ай бұрын

This video was recommended to me because, for two years, I had frequent and often debilitating tension headaches that originated from the base of my skull. I haven't had one in 3 months, though, since I started taking Vitamin C to combat a cold that wouldn't go away. I've continued to supplement with at least the recommended daily value ever since. It's hard to know if Vitamin C deficiency was contributing to my tension headaches, but it sure seems like it and I wanted to share that with others who are frustrated that tension headaches seem to be getting more and more common. Vitamin C is cheap, so it may be worth supplementing with to see if it helps.

@SharB24 Ай бұрын

Will these work for one who has spinal stenosis?

@mujdesaraydakiyafsakgeberdi Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@anushkasingh342 Ай бұрын

usually when I have this sub occipital pain, the exercises give instant relief but somehow they are not helping today. Does this pain also causes slight dizziness? I know its because of long sitting hours on a laptop but too painful today

@cotydave7670 Ай бұрын

I like ti last position, like TOP GUN

@coolninjax Ай бұрын

I'm getting s headache just thinking about this because when I used to massage that area I always got headaches or made my headache worse

@davidnorman5488 Ай бұрын

Great guidance. Drug free techniques that work.

@arghasamajder5327 Ай бұрын

Hlw doctor i am from India 🇮🇳, and i want to ask you a question. I have a cervical disc bulge problem and i want to ask you that ( if the disk that is bulged out will reabsorb in its original place over time?? Or it will remain in the same position place for the rest of life ?? ) i know that the pinched nerve symptoms will be gone on some day but my question is that will the disc bulge will reabsorb in the spine or it will remain like that forever ??