Physical Therapy for a Stiff Neck - Ask Doctor Jo

The first movement to help with a stiff neck is a chin tuck. These are a great way to reset your neck muscles, and get your head back into a good posture.

The next few movements you will use a towel to help you stretch. SNAGS (Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides) help mobilize the neck, and work great when you have neck stiffness. You can also use the towel for chin tucks with extension movements, and chin tucks with head turns side to side, or cervical rotation.

The last two stretches are for your levator scapulae and your upper trapezius. Both of these muscles hold a lot of stress, and can make the neck very stiff when they are tight.

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[tomwood]

Fun fact: Everyone here has a stiff neck.




Glad that we are not alone during this painful time. Stay blessed and hope everyone has a speedy recovery 🙏I will never take my pain free neck for granted 😭

[Savoniee]

Thank you so much 😭❤️ I’ve literally been crying all day cause it was so bad but this was so relieving and easy to follow

[rosiitchi]

The second exercise cracked my neck and relieve so much pressure in my neck that I had for about 4 weeks. I’m so glad I saw this video

[yelxi]

Thank You! 😭 I have this stiffed neck for 2 days already and I cannot endure the pain anymore so I looked for exercises here in youtube. At first try, yours was very effective. Thank You Doc Jo! 😭😭😭

[lucynico]

I’ve tried other people’s excersises and yours are the most effective..thanks.

[teachersmith]

Oh my...I was close to crying! Should’ve found your video earlier...but thanks a lot!!!

[liny]

quarantine made us have stiff neck LMAO
this is so effective thank you

[Yikkoofficial]

Who else has a stiff neck that is tilted to one side ??? 😭

[iventyt]

I’ve been crying all day but now I can finally go to sleep🥳🥳🥳

[vampiiraaaa]

I’ve commented on this video a few years back and every time I have a stiff neck I always come back to watch this specific video because it helps a lot. As of right now my neck is killing me but the stretches are slowly helping it lol thank you for the help ❤️

[sladeeb]

Omg I didn't expect the neck to crack on the first towel stretch. Thank you. I was already feeling relief by the second exercise!!!

[jerirowe]

Doctor Jo, I knew I needed something. My neck was stiff for two days from sleeping on it wrong while dealing with the flu. That ain't a great combination. Fever, chills, night sweats, stiff neck. Nope. Anyway, as my flu dissipated, my stiff neck did not. So, I went looking and found your video. I watched several times, and I combined your PT exercises with heat. By the next morning, i my stiff neck is gone.

So, I just wanted to say thanks. A stiff neck is quite debilitating. Stops you in your tracks. So, your video got my life back. Thank you.

[jayashreej]

This was a life saver😭 Been in so much pain since last 7-10 days! I feel so much better now. Thank you!

[bon-citw]

Absolute legend I’m sitting here in quarantine I’ve had this stiffness in my neck for 24hrs now I’m only a minute in and the first exercise is working already

[brianbett]

Wow... Much helpful content

Am a driver from Kenya, Africa and I have been experiencing neck strains due to the nature of my driving job.. I have applied your teachings and am seeing positive changes...

You are a gem

[MassiveHappyClapper]

I have a stiff neck, been feeling off as well due to change in meds. I knew this was the place to come. Thanks Dr Jo. You are awesome.

[karthikeyan-kgme]

Hi Doctor Jo, Thank you so much. You are amazing. I had stiff neck for last two weeks. The neck pain and feeling was really irritating through out the day. I couldn't even wake up today morning due to pain. After doing these exercises, now i am feeling relieved. Please keep doing your great work.

[juliefecuenca]

Just had a painful stiff neck the whole day. Just one round of your exercises greatly relieved the pain

[strahinjas]

Doctor Jo you are my go to phisical therapist. 2 years ago my hip was in shambles and i couldn't walk properly without feeling pain. I watched your videos did your recommended exercises for 2 months and wham bam the hip pain that was bothering me for months disappeared. Now my neck is stiff and im back here again. Thank you for everything you do.