Скачать или смотреть Neck Tightness & Shoulder Stiffness? A DPT Treats the Control System

In this video, Dr. Kim, a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), explains why neck tightness
and shoulder stiffness are often not pain problems, but control system issues.

Why this matters for adults and active individuals:

1) Addressing “constant neck tightness” that never fully releases
For many people, neck discomfort is not caused by a single tight muscle,
but by restricted cervical joint motion combined with excessive compensation
from the shoulders and upper back.
Without restoring normal cervical movement, temporary relaxation rarely lasts.

2) Rebuilding head–neck–shoulder stability and coordination
Whether from prolonged sitting and computer use, or sports such as basketball,
fencing, and golf, the neck must remain stable while allowing controlled mobility.
When cervical control is compromised, the shoulders and upper back are forced
to compensate, leading to stiffness and overload.

3) Allowing training and sport performance without neck limitation
A DPT-based cervical approach is not about pressing where it hurts.
Through proper assessment, the goal is to restore more efficient cervical loading
and movement pathways.
When the neck regains stability and control, strength training and sport-specific
movement can be performed without constant neck and shoulder restriction.

At FH5, we follow a U.S.-based DPT physical therapy framework, using sport-oriented
assessment and manual techniques to help active individuals return to a state where
the head is stable, the neck is mobile, and the shoulders move freely.

Part of the FH5 Movement System.
For educational purposes only.