The video discusses the relationship between the long extensor muscle of the neck, the scalene muscle, and headaches. The speaker explains that constant strain on the neck, often caused by modern habits such as looking at phones or computers, can lead to weakness and shortening of the long extensor muscle, causing headaches, dizziness, and other symptoms.
The speaker then describes a method for relieving tension in the long extensor muscle using a sword-shaped massager, targeting trigger points and areas of fibrosis. They also recommend exercises to strengthen the muscle, such as pressing the head against a pillow or wall.
Additionally, the speaker addresses the scalene muscle, which can also contribute to headaches and swelling in the face. They demonstrate a technique for stretching the scalene muscle by tilting the head and pressing on the muscle with the fingers.
The video concludes by suggesting that working on both the long extensor muscle and the scalene muscle can help alleviate headaches and improve blood flow. The speaker also recommends re-checking pulse or blood pressure after performing the exercises to monitor progress.
Here are the extracted facts:
1. The long extensor muscle of the neck is a powerful muscle that helps hold the head in place.
2. If the long extensor muscle of the neck is cut, the head will not fall off because another muscle will take its place.
3. The long extensor muscle of the neck becomes longer when the head is tilted forward.
4. The anterior scalene muscle is a muscle in the neck that can compress the occipital nerve and vertebral artery.
5. The vertebral artery passes through a canal formed by the transverse processes of the cervical vertebrae.
6. The vertebral artery can be compressed by the anterior scalene muscle, leading to dizziness, tinnitus, and headaches.
7. The pectoralis minor muscle can compress blood vessels and nerves in the arm.
8. The scalene muscle can be shortened, leading to swelling on the face and above the collarbone.
9. The scalene muscle can be stretched by tilting the head and pressing on the upper part of the muscle.
10. The sternocleidomastoid muscle is a large muscle in the neck that can be strained when turning the head.
11. Fibrosis is a type of connective tissue that can form in muscles, leading to areas of tension and trigger points.
12. The long extensor muscle of the neck can be weakened and have areas of tension and fibrosis.
13. A sword-shaped massager can be used to remove trigger points and fibrosis from the long extensor muscle of the neck.
14. The long extensor muscle of the neck can be strengthened by using a pillow to press on the muscle.
15. The scalene muscle can be stretched by pressing on the upper part of the muscle and tilting the head.
16. The suboccipital muscle can be worked simultaneously with the scalene muscle to improve outflow and blood flow.
17. The pulse or blood pressure can be measured before and after stretching the scalene muscle to check for changes.