{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dr. JJ Thomas Podcast","title":"3 Unconventional Ways to Fix Your Stiff Neck","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3e4db1f9\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":259,"description":"“Your neck isn’t the problem—it’s what’s underneath.” In this episode, I share three unconventional exercises to fix a stiff neck without stretching it. A lot of people focus on stretching their neck, but if you can’t rotate, your body’s locking it down for a reason—usually because your nervous system \"knows\" it's not stable enough to \"allow\" rotation. The key? Training the muscles under the neck to stabilize and rotate efficiently. These three drills work from the ground up to create that stability and give your body permission to move freely again. Tune in to learn why your neck is stiff, what your body’s really telling you, and how to fix it with intentional movement.To book an appointment, join my mentorship, download my fitness app, or follow me on socials:  https://www.primal-pt.com/========================With over 20 years as a physical therapist, JJ’s passion for movement along with her unique experiences and training have shaped her into the successful clinician and educator she is.JJ graduated from the University of Delaware in 2000, which is now ranked as the #1 physical therapy school in the nation. She holds multiple certifications in a variety of advanced specialty techniques and methods, all of which complement her role as an expert clinician and educator. JJ has been certified in dry needling since 2009, and began instructing dry needling in 2012. She currently teaches for Evidence in Motion (EIM), and also independently lectures and trains other clinicians throughout the country in the fields of physical therapy, chiropractic, and sports medicine. She uses her expertise to help other professionals advance their skills and outcomes, either through manual interventions or specialized movement analysis.JJ Thomas also has certifications in Gray Cook’s Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), ACE Gait Analysis, Functional Range Conditioning (FRC), The Raggi Method of Postural Evaluation (based out of Italy), and many other joint, soft tissue,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/p7PE35AbCFWkCJEKeotL96qYyUJ8J-7OkpCp1lIFg8k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8zYTNk/OGUzMDEzOWQ5ZDNi/NjE4Njk3OGFkOTQ3/OTI4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}