Ongoing Stiff Neck et al

Hi Teri,
Thanks for posting this link. I’ve been doing Dr. Mandrell’s video exercises since you posted the link and my pain is almost gone. Also the congested right ear has also cleared up. What a relief! Thanks so much!

@healthseeker77 that is great news. I’m so happy for your improvement. I am doing Dr Mandel’s exercises also. Do you do the exercises several times a day or just once. Could you kind of outline your routine. Keep in keeping on.

Hi Sequoia, ( Sequoia is one of my favorite National Parks) I do the exercises several times a day. It takes less than 10 minutes to do the combination of sinus clearing, tinnitus relief and neck muscle relaxation/ release exercises.
I do them when I get up in the morning, then once during the day and finally again before I go to bed.
I also changed the angle of my head when I am using my cell phone and iPad per Dr. Mandell’s recommendations. I spend too many hours on my iPhone and iPad so it is not surprising that my neck was giving me so much pain.
Dr. Mandell provides amazing solutions to so many health issues. I am so glad he was mentioned on this forum.

Hi Teri,
Thanks for posting this link. I’ve been doing Dr. Mandrell’s video exercises since you posted the link and my pain is almost gone. Also the congested right ear has also cleared up. What a relief! Thanks so much!

Be careful about these exercises. I did them yesterday and, beginning last night, my neck became much sorer than it was. Now, when I move my head a certain way, my neck becomes worse. Pain I would rate as a 7 and causing much nausea. These exercises might not be safe for everybody. I do have a herniated disc in my neck with some impingement and the doctors are talking about doing cervical surgery.

Hi Meg,
You are absolutely right. People need to be cautious about doing exercises that are safe for their personal bodies. There is a warning on all of Dr. Mandell’s ( He is a Chiropractor) videos to caution watchers that says:
THIS SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR HEALTH CARE PROVIDER, BEFORE MAKING ANY HEALTHCARE DECISIONS OR FOR GUIDANCE ABOUT A SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITION.

I hope you feel better soon.

Be careful about these exercises. I did them yesterday and, beginning last night, my neck became much sorer than it was. Now, when I move my head a certain way, my neck becomes worse. Pain I would rate as a 7 and causing much nausea. These exercises might not be safe for everybody. I do have a herniated disc in my neck with some impingement and the doctors are talking about doing cervical surgery.

For what it is worth, I remained friends with my rheumatologist after she retired, and gave her access to my medical records because she is one of the best diagnosticians. She came up with a diagnosis, which I discussed with a new rheumatologist, who said to me before I could finish my sentence, "you don't have that so you don't have to worry." The fact is that many autoimmune conditions are very difficult to diagnose and a negative test result does not always mean one does not have a particular autoimmune disorder. Shaking my head. Today it seems that doctors just don't have the time they used to have to spend time trying to figure out what is really going on with their patients.

Hi @meg8, So sorry to hear these exercises didn't work for you. I hope that you find some relief and that your pain eases soon.

Thank you. I am seeing a neurosurgeon March 28.