Try THIS to Relieve Cervical Radiculopathy Pain (Pinched Nerve) Fast!

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Cervical radiculopathy, aka a pinched nerve in the neck, is basically when the nerve coming out of the spine gets irritated at the nerve root. This can cause pain & weakness going down into the arm. These simple stretches & exercises may help relieve the pain. Buy a worksheet with these cervical radiculopathy stretches & exercises at www.askdoctorjo.com/product/c...
Chin tucks and double chin tucks (for the deep flexor muscles) are a great way to not only stretch the cervical or neck muscles, but also strengthen them as well. These can help reset the muscles for better posture as well.
Isometric exercises like cervical sidebend and cervical rotation help strengthen the neck muscles without making big movements that can often cause pain.
Cervical rotation to the opposite side does a great job of opening up the spaces where the nerves come out to take pressure off the nerves. SNAGs stretching does a great job of this as well.
Shoulder squeezes are another great exercise to help improve your posture which can help take pressure of the cervical spine that might be causing a pinched nerve.
Finally, a modified nerve glide can help free up the nerve and improve circulation to get rid of the inflammation around the nerve root.
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00:00 - Cervical Radiculopathy Stretches and Exercises
00:58 - Chin Tuck
02:31 - Double Chin Tuck (Chin tuck with flexion)
04:18 - Isometric Cervical Sidebend
05:20 - Isometric Cervical Rotation
05:54 - Cervical Rotation Opposite Side
07:00 - SNAGs (Cervical Rotation Stretch with Towel)
08:48 - Shoulder squeeze
10:08 - Modified Nerve Glide
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@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

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@Shanker_Singh_62 11 ай бұрын

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@kathrynsmith7761 11 ай бұрын

This is the most body sensitive and health aware instruction I’ve ever seen! Love it!

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@shortbrief7853 7 ай бұрын

I have been dealing with this pain for days on end. This video actually super helped reduce my symptoms

@AskDoctorJo 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped.

@Elaine-br4lw 11 ай бұрын

Just subscribed to membership! I am so grateful for your videos over the years and am excited to support you more than just liking and sharing your valuable videos.😄

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support!

@hokutomaster89 11 ай бұрын

Hey doctorjo! This video is just your most recent, not one relating to the crippling back pain that ive been dealing with for years, but i just wanted to say, THANK YOU! Your videos are some of the best out there, you explain things perfectly, and they are entertaining as well. You have good humor and good personality. You are helping me and many others im sure. THANK YOU

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks!

@just_cat_stuff 4 ай бұрын

I have been suffering neck and shoulder pain for weeks, affecting my whole life and restricting what I can do. I have a ultrasound booked, and am waiting for an MRI, but this video has given me so much relief from the constant pain and restriction I've been feeling, and it will be a daily companion until I manage to get it sorted out. Thank you!

@AskDoctorJo 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thank you for your support! I'm glad it's helping.

@amyrhines1778 10 ай бұрын

You have been so helpful, I have so many of your videos saved. I have fibromyalgia and pain is an issue, plus an injury as a teenager ( so doing stretches helps) thank you for taking time to explain how to do them!!

@AskDoctorJo 10 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@cindyfox4270 9 ай бұрын

They way you explain things really helps me understand the stretch. Plus you talk to us like an adult and equal. Not many professionals do that. Your shirts are awesome to.

@AskDoctorJo 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@ganis9679 11 ай бұрын

Hello! Recently came across your videos, which were helpful for me and a sibling, who also struggled with neck problems. Thank you for making these easy-to-follow-along instructional videos!

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@krisjohnson4183 4 ай бұрын

Dr. Jo, thanks so much for this video. I learned the hard way that there are no quick fixes on KZfaq to nerve issues emanating from the spinal cord; I know because I tried them, much to my detriment. Using your video (and only your video), I have spent the past six weeks slowly working my way to recovery. Slow but steady will win the race.

@AskDoctorJo 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad it's helping.

@rolandbaxter1956 2 ай бұрын

Thanks to you! Your work is for the people!

@AskDoctorJo 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@aliciaallegretti1470 11 ай бұрын

Great video!!! Great stretches!!! So helpful and relieving!!! 👏❤️

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@yoyo-dt7vh 11 ай бұрын

helped me so much. Finally got rid of weeks long pain

@reginacochran1070 28 күн бұрын

I am so thankful to you for making this video! I have done a few of these exercises through PT but not all of them. I needed to be reminded of these bc they really do help! I just need to remember to do them every day! Thank you!

@AskDoctorJo 28 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@kathmanduphysiotherapyclin4112 11 ай бұрын

Thanks dr jo your exercises are truly helpful i always recommend my patients to see your youtube thanks again 🙏🇳🇵

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks!

@vaginettamcsnapper 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Dr. Jo. This is exactly what I needed! My neck pain tends to ebb and flow. Unfortunately, it's been in the flow stage lately. I was looking for a "refresher course" on the exercises I did in PT, so the KZfaq gods brought me to you. It would be nice to avoid (or at least delay) another surgery if at all possible. And BTW, your sweet pup looks like a wise old soul. It warms my heart to see the loving bond you both share. I have a senior dog too, and he's my pride and joy! Underneath his distinguished "older gentleman" facade, he's still my mischievous, playful puppy who can hear the C-H-E-E-S-E drawer opening from a mile away. Animal lovers are my kind of people. I personally find them to be more empathetic and trustworthy than people who dislike animals.

@AskDoctorJo 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks! Kali says, woof (hi) 🐾 Please give your sweet pup some ear scritches for me 😎

@erikscoggins6844 8 ай бұрын

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER!!! IVE BEEN DIEIN FOR 3 MONTHS STRAIGHT!!! COULDN'T LAY DOWN WITHOUT GETTING HEADACHES, PAIN WAS NON STOP CONSTANTLY HURTING!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

@AskDoctorJo 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@chasgreen 8 ай бұрын

Thanks, DoctorJo. I went to a physical therapist and these are the exercises I was shown. Glad I found your videos, great refresher for me Thanks Doc!

@AskDoctorJo 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@spaghitty 16 күн бұрын

I've been dealing with cervical radiculopathy pain caused by a herniated disc for the last 6 weeks. I've gone to PT and acupuncture but nothing seemed to help. I'm so grateful for this video. I've finally turned a corner in my recovery after doing these exercises for just a few days. I was doing chin tucks in PT but felt they were only aggravating the herniation. What I found is if I do the isometric exercises first, I am able to do the chin tuck afterwards without pain. The isometric holds helps me to warm up and better target the muscles in my neck. Thank you so much for this video!

@AskDoctorJo 16 күн бұрын

You're welcome!

@kathmanduphysiotherapyclin4112 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou so much dr jo.

@AskDoctorJo 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@mikioni 11 ай бұрын

Excellent. Thank you 😊✌👍

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome.

@Goomieeeee 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for these I’ve been going through like all your neck stretches and landed on this one and it was DESSERT FOR MY NECKIE THANKIES!!!!!! I had a cervical discectomy like three years ago and my “lockings” recently returned where my back/shoulders/neck like freezes up that I’m walking around like a half robot with my limited spine 😂 HOWEVER! No more! Finally some release this morning!!!! You’re awesome Doc thank you again!!!!!!!!!💛💛💛💛💛

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome, and thanks!

@mizzougrad001 11 ай бұрын

Thank you. 😊

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@faith4390 11 ай бұрын

I am so very thankful for you making this video. I had an MRI and it showed I had C3,4,5,6 and 7 herniated. I've gone to the chiropractor and decompression works but I'm charged out of pocket 100$ for six minutes. Also, acupuncture worked for about eight months. I need some relief. This is going on since August of 2017 and it's painful all the time. Thank you, thank you.

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I hope these help.

@Tammy-vg6ql 3 ай бұрын

Omg me too since 2019. It’s insane. The amount of money I’ve spent also. Im in Ireland and a few years ago my doctor put me on public waiting list and it came up and so I am free now but still takes time. Just grateful that it is free to be honest. I’ve changed jobs, I’ve adjusted my life (without sounding over dramatic) but every day tasks I’ve altered because of this. Down both arms too right out to my 3,4,5 fingers not just neck. Hope you find help ❤

@ClarkPotter 2 ай бұрын

6 years?! My gosh! I've had C7 for just a month and it's maddening.

@navygirl54 5 ай бұрын

That last one wow had slight tingle but it does go away once arm is down. I just got the diagnosis today. Heres to getting it better.

@freddygutierrez9178 6 ай бұрын

I’m doing these exercises everyday and I can say I feel almost completely cured. I suffered pain for over 4 years. Thanks for sharing

@AskDoctorJo 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. I'm glad they have helped.

@maggie2036 11 ай бұрын

THANKYOU

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@birasonrajbhandari7316 8 ай бұрын

thanks dr jo❤

@AskDoctorJo 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@patrickcook6653 4 ай бұрын

Anyone what get shooting pain when you try to tuck your chin?

@emilyakins2504 23 күн бұрын

Yes, I do. I’m plowing through it in hopes that it is ultimately going to lessen my pain

@spaghitty 16 күн бұрын

I’ve found that if I do the isometric exercises first, I can do the chin tucks pain free. Once those muscles are targeted and warmed up, the chin tucks become easier.

@emilyakins2504 15 күн бұрын

@@spaghittyAfter reading your comment, I tried doing the isometric before the chin tucks and it worked for me too! Thanks for the tip!

@milfiuelle16 7 күн бұрын

Chin tuck almost immediately relieved the pain on my neck that started 4 days ago 😭

@salimabdelkrim9601 8 ай бұрын

I was trying to understand why I have this pain in my left arm when I move my neck!, then I noticed because of the slipped disc I have. I found this video at work and I did these exercises with you and I really feel better. Amazing stuff thanks

@AskDoctorJo 8 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@nuzhatwani359 7 ай бұрын

Is shortness of breath also the symptom?

@worldoflove627 11 ай бұрын

Is it suitable for approaching the vertebrae of the neck?

@BusinessWithGwd 4 ай бұрын

Right Arm lower than Left Neck Pain Radiating to Left Arm pulsations in body Head Jerks Suddenly(rarely) Dizziness(When Eyes Closed During Sitting)

@pedroroggla8129 Ай бұрын

pppffff woman this was very helpfull! lot of relieve!

@valn0726 3 ай бұрын

I recently had an MRI. It showed degeneration and different degrees of bulging and herniation in my C1-C7 discs. I also have spinal stenosis in the whole spine, worst at C6-C7 (also cervical radiculopathy there) and bone spurs in C2. Will this help with any of that?

@user-ui7bk3ho8k 7 ай бұрын

can the symptoms of this just be a quick somewhat subtle pin and needle prick in the palm? or pins and needles? and also cause buzzing and pulsating in feet/pelvic?

@a.m4404 2 ай бұрын

i have the feeling of something pinched and painful tense spot on my right side of neck and shoulder it radiates shooting pain into my head everytime i move my head a certain way for 5 months now daily

@anthonypollock1225 3 ай бұрын

Hello! Just wondering is lifting weights in the gym but at lower weight, a no no for cervical radiculopathy?

@archanaanil4114 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Really helpful. I had a question, does cervical radiculopathy cause throat and ear discomfort/pain?

@AskDoctorJo 4 ай бұрын

You're welcome. It really just depends on what nerves are affected.

@pawwingsart 11 ай бұрын

Awesome She-Ra shirt and thank you for another great video!

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

Thanks, and you're welcome!

@flickaclit6997 5 ай бұрын

Question what causes the inflammation??

@emilyakins2504 23 күн бұрын

My radiculopathy is in my left arm. Is it normal when first starting to do chin tucks that the chin tucks trigger the radiculopathy?

@emilyakins2504 19 күн бұрын

Dr. Jo, how long should it generally take doing these exercises/movements to see a reduction in the radiculopathy? Weeks, months?

@AskDoctorJo 19 күн бұрын

It really just depends on how severe it is and how your body reacts to treatment. Everyone is different. Sometimes it's a few weeks or a few months.

@emilyakins2504 18 күн бұрын

@@AskDoctorJo Thanks for your response!!

@AskDoctorJo 18 күн бұрын

@@emilyakins2504 You're welcome!

@nicholebrewer475 3 күн бұрын

I have been walking around with my head hanging down because it is so painful to lift my head 😢this pain has changed my daily life way to much I feel completely useless how soon should I see improvement? If I do these exercises daily

@afihash9344 2 ай бұрын

What nerve are u gliding?

@robkanfer1984 5 ай бұрын

Hi Doctor Jo. I am doing this for the first time. Recently had a herniated disc and radiculopathy has followed. Even the first chin exercises are absolute agony to do. Shall I just continue with it?

@AskDoctorJo 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.

@lawofg2918 5 ай бұрын

Great video! The chin tuck really triggers the pain in the upper pec, under arm pit down the inside of my bicep and into my hand. Is that normal?

@AskDoctorJo 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! No, there shouldn't be pain with the chin tuck. It might be worth trying it against a wall or tall chair so it's an isometric movement.

@adrianeigenmann5271 11 ай бұрын

Hey do you have a tens machine playlist can't find one

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

I do: kzfaq.info/sun/PLPS8D21t0eO85o7c7T70bhsoptFdzZM-6

@windyearle 2 ай бұрын

Can a C6 / C7 radiculopathy cause both scapular pain and hand numbness?

@AskDoctorJo 2 ай бұрын

It's possible.

@gendaminoru3195 4 ай бұрын

Also bone spurs can cause this

@sugardrop62 3 күн бұрын

Dr jo I was diagnosed with degenerative disc in neck the sides of my neck are tight. Sometimes the back of neck get tight what can I do.

@AskDoctorJo 3 күн бұрын

@droyston3631 11 ай бұрын

I shattered my humorous in my left shoulder and I'm in extreme pain when I lay down at night. I now have a metal plate in my left shoulder. And it's hasn't given me much flexibility to move my arm up over my head out. I have difficulty putting my hair in a ponytail. My arm won't reach. Also have problems with my neck. Should I ask my doctor if I should go to therapy? What happened Is I had put a rug down in my hallway and was walking out tripped over and when I fell my arm went almost all the way over my head I landed on the couch arm. I had surgery July 29th 2022. Most painful experience. And the doctor had no bedside manner. The pain was like no other 😢. But, can this help me? Never got therapy....

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

It's definitely worth talking to your doctor about physical therapy.

@jlstruyde 5 ай бұрын

The chin tuck should be called a whoa tuck... because thats the movement you'd do when saying whoa... lol

@AskDoctorJo 5 ай бұрын

😂

@alexanderneville8117 4 ай бұрын

C-8 on both sides I'm in hella freaking pain

@SPATFRAK 11 ай бұрын

The secret Dragon dance series.... Now THAT is Ridiculous!

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

🐉

@BookishDark 11 ай бұрын

Very curious - do you know if cervical radiculapothy and inflammation can happen as a result of hormone shifts? I’ve had neck, shoulder, upper back issues for a few years and my neck seems to inflame every few weeks, usually as PMS is approaching. I don’t exactly know what the swelling is from - I was diagnosed and treated for Lyme disease and had mono at the same time - do you ever see radiculapothy as a result of illness?

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

It's possible. Imbalances in hormones can cause things like neuropathy or other nerve type pain/issues.

@jinryu150 11 ай бұрын

its wierd how im in pain for couple days then a new vid rolls out

@AskDoctorJo 11 ай бұрын

👀

@jenniferlee9029 7 ай бұрын

How many times a day do you do these?❤

@AskDoctorJo 7 ай бұрын

It depends on what stage of recovery you are in and how your body reacts to treatment, but in general, therapeutic exercises can be done 1-3 times a day, every day.