How To Relieve Neck Pain At The Base Of Your Skull

Stretches and exercises to relieve upper neck pain, tension, and headaches! Physical therapy exercises to alleviate tightness in your upper neck, improve motion, and decrease pain. As your neck moves better and tension decreases, pain subsides and you can finally get back to normal. Hope you enjoy it and hope it helps you!

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WHY IS MY NECK TIGHT AT THE BASE OF MY SKULL?
You’ve got a few small muscles at the base of your skull called your “suboccipitals”. These muscles are traditionally responsible for very small, very fine movements of your head. However they can become overworked, tense and tender due to factors like poor posture, poor ergonomics at a work station, eye strain (wearing new glasses or needing glasses), and stress.

WHAT IS A TENSION HEADACHE?
Tightness in these small cervical muscles can also pinch nerves in the back of your neck which can create a painful “headache” sensation. If your headache comes from the tight muscles at the base of your skull, it very well may be a “tension” headache which should respond well to these exercises in this video.

HOW TO RELIEVE NECK TENSION AT THE BASE OF YOUR SKULL
The best way to promote relaxation and release in these muscles is four simple steps.

1. Heat - apply heat to the area for 15-20 minutes to increase blood flow and promote relaxation.

2. Massage - massage/mobilization is a great way to further decrease tension and promote relaxation in the muscles in this tight area.

3. Stretching - increase pain-free motion and decrease tightness with gentle pain-free stretching.

4. Strengthening - training the right muscles in your neck and in your back can improve your posture and decrease tension.

Of course - you’re going to get all of these in this amazing video! I’ll go into detail and give you all the tips and tricks you need to eliminate tightness/tension and feel better fast.

HOW TO FIX NECK PAIN AND TENSION AT THE BASE OF YOUR SKULL

0:00 Introduction
0:30 Heat
1:12 Massage
3:30 Stretching
9:48 Strengthening
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[LizJ-wbwo]

I never comment on videos. But I was suffering for 5 years and stumbled across this video. For the first time - I have almost 0 neck pain after just 10 sets. I can’t believe it. Thank you. Chiropractors, massage, stretch therapists - no one could figure it out. ❤

[leighdegenhardt]

Just what I needed to see this morning! I followed along with you as you did most of the exercises and am so glad to report near instant relief! Thank you so much and have a blessed day!

[ajithkrishnan]

I've been suffering from tight necks for some months .I was unable to study too due to heavy head .Thanks for this doc.god bless you❤

[kjwworldwide]

Thanks a million. I pretty much do everything in this video except the manual massage. I tried it manually like you showed while twisting my head and BINGO I tell you. Years of pain gone. Much respect and support for your channel.

[frostie]

I haven't heard anyone Mention to add warmth before starting exercises on utube

THANKS FOR REMINDING US
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[ericsandler]

The best neck video I have seen, very effective for headaches caused by neck issues

[Exzyte]

Apart from using medication to stop pain, I'll have to try this now and see how it goes!

[libmananchannel]

Hello "Tone and Tighten"! Thank you for showing us such a wonderful video! I feel so happy! I'm looking forward to your next work! Have a nice day!

[justme]

Hey Jared!! Long time no see😅 I was looking for some stretching exercises and the first recommended video was one of yours from last year which brought back a flood of memories. Goodness! You are almost at 2M! When I found your channel you were barely starting! I knew you were going to make it big! Kindest regards to Camille and keep on keeping that success!🥰😍🙌🙌

[bernerandgoldenmom]

Oh, that armpit sniff (😄) exercise was great! Especially when I gently added the extra pressure of the hand. I could feel my muscles relax almost to my shoulder blade! I'm a new subscriber and boy, am I glad I did!! Thank you so much for the relief!

[ivanan]

🙏🏻 can you also do a video on getting knots in the forearm and pain in wrist due to it plz

[mazsroy]

Been working on it and this is helpful. Thanks 😊

[starlambert]

Hi, thanks for these tips. The right side of my neck is pretty consistently stiff, and it tends to cause pain from the base of my skull down into my shoulder. I thought it was causing migraines. I've since figured out it's more likely tension headaches.

I began trying to massage at the base, but to get deeper pressure I've been using my thumb to push up into my skull in circular motions. It does help relieve tension a little, and the headaches occur less frequently. I have also tried to use a therapy cane, but that tends to make my neck pretty tender. The thing is, not only does my thumb start to hurt after a while, it also results in popping and cracking as I go. It's not painful, and I even feel like it helps somewhat. I imagine it's probably not a good thing, though. Do you have any insights, or suggestions? Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!

[kimmy]

hello, can I ask what's the timeframe for treating this condition?
I still have minor headaches depending on my posture, i can particularly notice it when looking up.
I've had this for two months now after knowing that my cervical spine was straight on the xray

[ZigBeeMan]

your videos are the most benificial for me. TA

[NandniPrasad]

I am feeling very good, relieved of the pain...after a long time. Thanks.

[securethebag]

00:10 i walk around, drive, lay in the bed and work doin this all the time

[ElveeKaye]

I've been getting severe, stabbing pains in the base of my skull, directly on the left occipital protuberance. They're really bad, like someone sticking a knife into the back of my head. I can get some relief by taking a hot bath and then using an ice pack. I was also doing the chin tuck exercises and some neck stretches, but I'll add in the other stretches, too.

[NoMoreTears]

Thank you. Lots of good stretches for me to try. I have tried everything else to get rid of these headaches in the back of my skull and neck. Tylenol, Ibuprofen, allergy meds, ice packs are just not doing the trick at all.

[banuozbek]

Thank you fir very hepful videos. I will start them and hopefully post a comment that I am healed. What is a rocketball made of? I cannot find in turkey.