Heal Neck & Shoulder Pain with Cain Carroll

This is one of the best yoga DVDs I've ever purchased. Cain Carroll is a very thorough instructor (make sure you watch the introduction & "foundations" in which he explains different aspects of how to do the moves and things to keep in mind regarding the routines) and he doesn't neglect to remind the viewer of how to move & consider one's body throughout the routine ("Remember to breathe deeply, don't worry if you're not doing the move as fast as I am," etc). This DVD also includes tips on how to treat one's body better during daily activities like sleeping, driving, sitting at one's desk, or "schlepping" an item-- practical tips and posture applications which I've never seen in any other yoga DVD ever.The only criticism I have is that there are a few points where the sound seems to "drop out" and become muffled--especially during the "foundations" portion, you might have to rewind to catch the first bit of his sentence at one point because it is important information but the sound quality suddenly drops to a point where it's very difficult to hear him; at other points in the DVD the sound drops out for a moment or two but it's really not that jarring as that one point.In 2011 I was diagnosed with "military neck" by an orthopedic surgeon. It turns out a lifetime of bad habits and a particularly arduous work environment caught up with me. I had to quit my job and a cortisone shot to the muscle was not an option, so I went to physical therapy and the exercises they gave me have not been helpful (or maybe I do them incorrectly at home, I don't know). I've changed my pillow, adjusted my posture, I've gotten massages, I've done heating pads, I've tried to find illegal painkillers, everything. Mr. Carroll's DVD is my last resort before trying to get together the money to see a chiropractor (don't have medical insurance) or perhaps an acupuncturist.Mr. Carroll specifically says in the "foundations" portion of this DVD that it takes 100 days to heal, and that one should do this DVD every day for 6 days, then rest on the seventh day. I'm on Day 6 and am extremely optimistic. Even if this DVD doesn't enable me to heal myself to the point I would like, I do feel a difference in my pain and it's still one of the most comprehensive yoga DVDs I've ever purchased taught by an instructor who has put a lot of thought into how to best explain what's going on.

The movements on this DVD are crazy effective. I have a torn rotator cuff on the right and a left shoulder that had RT surgery a few years back...AND C-4, C-5 & C-6 are all fused. So lots of issues. And these movements done regularly give me freedom and reduction in discomfort I haven't felt in a long time. During the hand massage section, and this happens every time, I actually feel the range of movement in my neck massively expand instantly. It's like a switch being turned on. It would be great if it would only stay that way. But I'll take what I can get.

This DVD is amazing! The videos are great and his voice is soothing. I feel relaxed listening to his instruction and the calm backdrop. The stretches really do help relieve the tension in my neck and shoulders. I have chronic muscle tension in those areas and live with pain and discomfort on a daily basis. I do struggle being dedicated but am trying to do the short videos regularly since they help with relieving the pain and discomfort I have been having. Highly recommend the videos! You won't be disappointed!

I have migraines due to neck pain, slipped disc from accident years ago. Had done PT long ago but have neglected my neck and figured I need to do something with the onset of migraines. So, why not try this? The exercises are super easy, I don't need a video to show me how to do these, but I need the video to help me with the discipline of actually doing the exercise. Within a week I noticed improvement in my neck and less frequency in my neck pain and migraines. I will be sticking with the video, only 20 minutes a day. Pleased with purchase.

The excercises help me with my Cervical Dystonia. I’ve had a hard time finding exercise DVDs that are for the neck. This is a very relaxing video and you can go at your own pace if you need too. I have neck pain and these exercises are helping me build strength and loosen my neck and have more movement. I was told by my doctor that I need to exercise not only because of the Dystonia but I also have Osteopenia. Thiis heal neck and shoulder pain is doing exactly what it says it does.

My boyfriend hard a hernia in his neck that affected the mobility and strength of the triceps muscle. He had to stop exercising for a month. After that he started doing exercise again but he was really careful at first. The thing is that his strength came back the pain went away, but the discomfort stayed.This DVD has been really therapeutically, You feel energized and relaxed and its like an in depth massage that you are giving to yourself.He also talks about posture trough the day, how you should sleep and the two twenty minute workouts are great to fit in your schedule.He was a bit skeptical at first but he could deny how good this program made him feel.