how have you been doing since? did you manage to get the posture issues under control? for me my adolescence was quite tough but noone knew, what was wrong with my body. so cool that you are already aware
Never knew I could work my back muscles this way. Nothing ever worked for me before for my EDS. Thank you so much for doing these videos. Your a lifesaver!
WOW! I wish these were the isometric neck exercises that were prescribed for post-op after a cervical fusion. Makes so much more sense now, especially when you include the shoulder stabilization piece. Thank you so much Jeannie! I’m going to share this with my Neurosurgeons!!!! :)
It helps when you describe the head being lifted, as with a balloon. That helped me isolate the muscle group better. Otherwise I was using my shoulders, which are always in tension.
What perfect timing...was just doing the neck stability video you have in the Zebra Club this morning after getting frustrated with difficulty sleeping from neck aches. Love the progressions you showed here. Will be adding this to my goals. Thanks, Jeannie! 💜
I’ve noticed my forward head posture effecting my nice jawline and side profile. How long until this workout positively effects my appearance. I have no pain this is purely for cosmetic reasons. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
I've been suffering from neck pain for so long and nothing ever really seemed to helped. I came across this video and after doing this exercise I feel so much better! I don't remember the last time my neck felt this good. Thanks for sharing!
I'm finding this one difficult to do correctly, because you say which muscles NOT to use, but not which ones TO use if that makes sense. Should I be using my core? My lower back? Shoulderblade area? Something else?
I have TOS in my left arm and so it’s hurts for my arm to be in the position in the video. Is it OK to do this exercise with my left arm just out by my side and only my right arm in front? Also have you seen people with TOS and EDS in your practice? Do you have exercises you typically suggest that you can share? Thank you for all of your helpful advice and videos!
Seconding this question! I have tennis elbow, and doing this exercise makes my arm sometimes uncomfortable. Jeannie, do you know of any modifications or alternative exercises in this case? Thank you!
Hi Jeannie! What do you recommend for serratus anterior pain/weakness? This has always been the most painful muscle for me and I feel has led to a lot of scapular instability and neck pain. I believe it may also be do to my breathing issues with dysautonomia.
I don’t really for hypermobility because everyone is different with differing sensitivities. Some people only do one rep but some can tolerate more. Personally I never do more than 8 reps of any exercise. But listen to your body.
I don’t really for hypermobility because everyone is different with differing sensitivities. Some people only do one rep but some can tolerate more. Personally I never do more than 8 reps of any exercise. But listen to your body.
Do you have any non triggering neck exercises for craniocervical joint instability? This has been so challenging for me & chin tucks are a definite no no for me. Im not triggered looking upwards, but triggered looking down, leaning forward & leaning backwards. Anything you could suggest would be much appreciated & I can try it out to see if its triggering or not. Additionally, I have rib subluxations & cannot be on my side without it pulling me out of place. Honestly, I just need a new body. 💝
@@JeannieDiBonHypermobility Thank you, when do you have the live CCI classes? Are there any previous videos or could you make one for CCI & hypermobility specifically?
Do you have any videos on correcting the neck hump… mine is getting worse and worse and I am super insecure about it. I’m not sure what to do! It seems like everything I try doesn’t work… because of the hypermobility. There’s gotta be something! (The chin tucks don’t work because of the hypermobility either!!!!) Thx
Yes fairly common issue but with correct exercises this can reduce. But it’s a whole body approach. The hump is layers of fascia being laid down to protect the joints from excess force and load. If you have a forward head posture, then that will be impacting it. Start looking at all my videos for the whole spine, not just the neck. Hope it helps.
It’s down to how you feel. If you’re new to this exercise, start with one or two and build up slowly. Check my video called Find Your Baseline and I explain how to start and progress exercises.
Which muscles do you engage? You say which ones not to use, but dont say anything about which ones should be doing the lift. Is this abdominals? Lower back?Middle back? One comment you say between shoulders and neck, but that cant get me into that position if I am not to put weight on my arms.
This looks like the pilates diamond press, and the muscles your supposed to be working in the neck are in the front of the neck, the muscles in the back of the neck are lengthening. Also you don't mention about engaging the core muscles, when going this exercise
Thank you - yes I trained in pilates. This is an extension exercise so the back muscles are working. The front is lengthening. But in reality both should be working in balance.
