Tinnitus is often referred to as “ringing in the ears,” but it can include sounds of buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. Tinnitus can be a symptom from many different things. One of these can be from tight muscles in the neck, jaw, and/or shoulder area. These stretches may help relieve cervical tinnitus.
The muscles around the jaw area can cause pressure around the ear. Massaging this area can help loosen up the muscles reducing tightness that might cause symptoms.
Upper trapezius, levator scapulae, and scalenes/sternocleidomastoid (SCM) stretches all do a great job of helping to lengthen and relax the muscles around the neck and ear.
Finally chin tucks not only help loosen up the muscles in the neck area, but they also help reset the muscles that are often overstretched from bad posture.
My favorite daily exercise for easy neck pain relief is a chin tuck. It’s great for the neck, shoulder, it can help relieve headaches, and it can even help correct posture. Chin tucks are not only a great neck pain relief exercise, but they are also a great stretch for the neck as well.
Sore neck muscles are common when starting a new workout program or when exercising a little too hard. These neck stretches can help relax a sore & tight neck and provide pain relief.
The biggest myth about neck arthritis is the belief that exercise makes it worse. This couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, research has shown that regular exercise can significantly alleviate neck arthritis pain and enhance overall function. Here's a simple exercise to help.
Cervical vertigo, also called cervicogenic dizziness, is a feeling of disorientation or unsteadiness caused by a neck injury or health condition that affects the neck. Here are some neck stretches & exercises that can help provide relief.
Neck & shoulder pain often go hand in hand. Many of the muscles in the neck go down into the shoulder area, and when they are tight and weak, they can cause pain in both areas.
Neck pain is one of the most common sleeping pains, but finding a comfortable sleeping position that won’t strain your neck can be tough. Here are some tips to help get your neck in the best position for sleeping.
Are you looking for quick and effective neck pain relief? Luckily, stretches & exercises are a great way to help relieve neck pain. But with nearly 1,000 videos on the Ask Doctor Jo YouTube Channel, it can be hard to find the best one for you. So for 2025, here are some of my favorite Neck Pain Relief Videos that actually work!
My favorite exercise for the shoulder area is a shoulder or scapular squeeze. It’s great for the shoulders, neck, and upper back. This exercise is performed in real-time, so it’s easy to follow along if you want.
Tinnitus is often referred to as “ringing in the ears,” but it can include sounds of buzzing, hissing, whistling, swooshing, and clicking. Tinnitus can be a symptom from many different things. One of these can be from tight muscles in the neck, jaw, and/or shoulder area. These stretches may help relieve cervical tinnitus.
