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I feel like posture is major for me. I feel cramp like pain in my back when standing or sitting in (what I think is) good posture. I think we could all do with a lesson.
Hey Doc, I’ve found that stretching my hip flexors has caused a major difference in my pain relief. Could you maybe explain why this is ? My piriformis tends to tighten up after sitting for a long period. However when I stretch the hip flexors I get instant relief. How can I permanently fix this ?
Stop here please. I have chronic lower pain for years and kept wondering why a young girl like me should experience such. Last night I stumbled on this page and boom immediately tried the last exercise as I was already in bed guess what I woke up with no pain😮I also tried the standing exercise at the office. Please don’t waste your money on doctors. If you stumble on this page take the exercise seriously it worked like magic. Back to another round before i go to sleep. Thank you for this video. God bless you richly.
I am just worried that I over stretch.. I feel like I just did 😢 I’ve had sciatica pain since April… it started acting up 3 weeks ago and today it’s awful
Dear sir , I was suffering from acute pain , not responding to medications . These stretches immediately relieved me of the acute pain . Thank you so much for the timely help .
OMG what a saviour you are. I was suffering with such excruciating pain the last 3 days. Unable to walk, stand, sit or even lie down. I did your exercise only once and like magic the pain went off. My family could not believe their eyes. As I was hovering around the last 3 days. I hope I’ll be better tomorrow as well. I’m going to bed now. Thank you a million. God Bless. 🙏🏽❤️
I weight 220lbs and I *had sciatica for around 10 months(I got it while doing barbel shoulder press in the gym with 170lbs). My symptoms were numbing/tingling in the outside thigh, knee, calve and foot. With time they've only gone down and lastly it disappeared. The main thing I did to get rig of *any symptoms what dead-hangs on the bar, at least two times a week, with dangling and swinging variations. Now I'm 99.9% free of any symptoms.
I woke up that morning feeling the terrible sciatica pain, couldn't put down my feet from the bed from the electric like pain. When found this magnificent relief tips ... I got a quick relaxing effect helped me get rid of that situation, I will keep exercising to strengthen the concerned muscles hoping to reduce recurring. Thank you doctor for the great videos
I USED THESE EXERCISES AT SOME REHAB CENTERS AND I BEGUN DOING THEM AGAIN WATCHING YOU DO THEM. They do work. I had two spine operations and a broken leg in one year.
I've been suffering sciatic nerve pain over 5 months ,I just started this stretches and I already feel some relief, I'll keep doing them until sciatic pain gone ,I would love more videos please, thank you doctor .
Lay on back with 2 baseballs or softballs under buttocks, moving around to massage target areas ( you will feel it ! ) and this is what works for me to loosen muscles up...
I gave up sugar. It is an inflamatiin feeder and if you have nerve damage, it esculates the pain. I could not walk, plus, my legs collapsed. I am able to even bend again. Within 5 days, I'm totally pain free.
Request an back MRI referral from your GP / MD to assess whether you have a herniated disc. If you have a herniated disc, no matter how much you stretch or perform rehabilitation exercises, you will never get rid of them pain and numbness.
No exercise would help broken disks..L3 and L4, nothing helps, I,m on medication but when that nerve kicks in, I,m of my feet for a whole day, so nothing can mend a broken back, you can dream on, but I don,t believe it..seen my share of Doctors, and I pray for good days,,it happens sometime….my opinion…Diana 🤦🏼♀️
I love your calm manner and your precise instructions on how to do the exercises! I have found them helpful with my pain relief. Just wished I lived where I could come and see you in person! Please keep up the good work! God bless you for doing these to help people!!
Been dealing with this for a few days found your video at 2am and been doing your stretches for an hour. Feels better. Wish there was a video telling us how to sleep with it as well
This is really helpful. I am familiar with several of the stretches from therapy sessions, but had begun to forget them and your demonstrations and explanations are wonderfully clear. I am 82 and am a serious golfer, practice a lot and play when my pension allows. But this past year I began to have real trouble with my right leg. I got severe pain from the knee down to the ankle that became so bad I could hardly lift my leg and bend my knee, had to keep the right leg straight as possible when walking, take stairs using my left leg. Made it really painful to play 18 holes even if I use a cart. Because I did not have pain in the hip area, I did not think it was sciatica. Thought about veins, but wasn't that. It would come and go, suddenly disappearing for a day or two, then coming back. I researched the anatomy of the sciatic nerve and lower branches and could see it definitely looked like the branch of the sciatic nerve at the knee, then down the outside and back of the calf. For many years, beginning in 1985, I did regular workouts at the gym, starting with about a dozen stretches I took from that great book by Bob Anderson, now in its 40th anniversary edition. I put a lot of emphasis on the legs rather than typical weight builder focus on arms and chest. Also did lower back raises and abdominals. I also used to run/jog up to 5 miles every day or so many years ago, but pretty much gave that up. But over the past five years or so I had become very irregular in going to the gym. In part this was the result of having a quadruple bypass heart operation and a colon cancer operation. Both of them were very successful and I actually don't feel any restrictions from them. But increasing age, getting out of the habit, and the resulting lack of condition do tend to let you slip into neglecting routines. And when the pandemic hit I stopped altogether. In fact, the gym I went to closed. My physical exercise has been golf practice, and the time I devoted to that replaced the time available to restart going to the gym. Two years ago I took out a membership at Planet Fitness, which had new, excellent equipment, but, head case and procrastinator that I am, I have yet to use it. But last month I went back to check it out and try to push myself to start going. That reminded me of the set of stretches I used to do so faithfully. I do stretches before swinging a golf club, but not the same. So, I did some of the floor stretches I used to do, starting with laying out flat. This is a lot harder to do than you might expect, it seems your spine curves even if you don't realize it, and you have to start by letting just your upper torso lie flat with knees and hips up, then take time and slowly relax to be able to get both upper torso and hips flat with legs straight. Your abdomen also resists at first, but eventually relaxes and flattens. And getting the head to touch the floor is also hard, seems like your neck vertebra have curved. Anyway, I added leg to the side moves to stretch the glutes, and also arching the back. Finally, I did the piriformis figure 4 stretch you show that I recalled from a therapy session several years ago. To my pleased surprise, the nerve pain in my right leg, which had been bad, went completely away. It stayed away for about ten days, but came back with a vengeance two days ago when I played a round of golf. So I started searching for piriformis and psoas stretches and came across your videos. I did some of the ones I remembered, and this afternoon and evening my right leg is basically pain free and mobile. So I will do several of these plus others you demonstrate two or more times a day now. What you show, and the results I have gotten, give me hope that this is an issue that can be fixed, not the result of a permanent deterioration of the spine from age, the kind of thing that ominously threatens mobility and can shorten life. Something I have done to myself by excessive sitting in front of the computer and watching TV that weakens and shortens both the piriformis and psoas muscles, plus neglecting my stretch routine of old, plus of course that extra 25 pounds around the middle. I apologize for being so lengthy, but the prospect of understanding what causes this crippling leg pain and finding solutions from your videos is so important to my quality of life and well being that I had to recount my story. Perhaps it will help others, and perhaps I am the type of person your videos are aimed at. So thank you. P.S. By the way, as I researched piriformis pain, what came up was a whole series of videos about treatments involving injections and surgeries even to the point of removing muscle and severing nerves. Argh, what a nightmare. Definitely something I would avoid at all costs. And another reason your solutions are so practical and positive and give hope.
By far the best and most concise video on Sciatic pain I have seen. I Herniated 2 discs 20 years ago and am now addicted to opioid pain killers, have had scans and tests and tried other exercises but these really work to ease the pain. Thank you very much for showing this.
Sharing this ....in case you may want to consider the accupuncture/deep tissue massage......which is what gave me the long term relief.....Perhaps there is scar tissue build up from 20 years ago. My story....When I was really in dire pain from disc damage years ago....the only thing that even touched the pain was accupuncture (with the vibrating machine attached) Did frequent sessions for a few weeks...what a life saver it was! Opioids were not really helping. Did some physio later on which helped when pain was not so all consuming..still had problems off & on.....A couple years later, I found a woman who combined accupuncture with a form of Deep Tissue Massage....to break up lots of scar tissue she said I had...amazing difference which has lasted for years! Recently have had some pain coming back..(probably due to being too sedentary) Anyway these exercises, so well demonstrated will be perfect to help 'nip it in the bud' before it gets worse!
I’ve seen and done almost all of these exercises for years … none have helped my current bout of sciatica … the flossing was new to me and was relatively helpful. Any relief right now is a godsend so thank you.
I'm blown away by the relief I felt in my upperback and shoulders. When I was leaning over the couch stretching. OMG I feel like I can take on the world again. 😃 thank you for sharing and helping me have control over it. (instead of all the therapist that make you depent on them for help, I am so annoyed with this money scheme)
@@DrRowepain and burning down the back of my leg and in my buttocks can't walk in so much pain can you say why or help me pls sat down or laying down no pain help pls
You are definitely a God send. Not only do you provide simple exercises but you also speak clearly. My daughter has suffered with 5 herniated disks, arthritis, sciatica and God only knows what else for the last 12 years at least. Thank you for giving this advice
Thank you so, so much. I have been so miserable with unrelenting pain. L3-L5 discs are nearly none existent. L5 is pinching on my nerve. Surgeons want to cage me. I want to fix this without surgery. Following these exercises, I finally have some relief from the pain. 5 minutes without this agony is Nirvana. You are the best. I also appreciate the fact you can get right down to business. Again, I cannot thank you enough. ❤❤❤❤❤
I stumble with this video just now been suffering for chronic pain for years and last three years with extreme burning sciatica nerve pain from low back down my right leg . Debilitating affecting my life . Meds and past therapies didn’t work long time. I pray and hope this exercises will help me like it helps others . God bless us all 🎉❤I’ll try it now . 🙏
This video is so so good. Thank you. I've been suffering from this sciatic pain for 13 months now and undergoing therapy...the pain is on and off. There are days I could not walk nor stand straight...I've just done all your recommended exercises and I feel really good now. Henceforth, I'll not rely on ice or hot water bottle for relief. I'll just practice some of these. I am very grateful Doc. I wish everyone here relief, health and strength. Receive love and light from Bamenda Cameroon.
Wow wow wow wow this is magic honestly doctor am overwhelmed,i have been in sciatica pain for over 2 weeks ,just after this exercise am totally free wow wow, honestly ure a pain saver thanks so so much ❤❤❤
I want to thank you for the video. The number four exercise with the pull and then tilt has given me very good relief. I am an orthopedic nurse at UCSD hospital and I was not aware of this exercise. God bless you for putting this video on here. You’ve helped me out immensely.
I'm a student and I have been studying for Competative Exam for this I used to sit more than 15 hours & for last 3 months I have been suffering from sciatica nerve pain... I just watched your video right now... and I tried it this helped me a little to relief my pain.😊 Thank u Dr from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️
Wauw u are freaking amazing. I have been suffering for about 2 weeks with back pain going into my leg. I did 1 of your exercise I layout flat and stretched my arms far out and went side to side and I could hear my spin cracking I did that about 2min stood up and my pain was GONE. GOD bless u. I will have a good night sleep thanks to u demonstrating this method. Thanks a million Doc❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Michael. Your exercises are better than the treatment I've been getting from my physiotherapist for the last 6years🙏Thank you so much💯Sending you Love and Light from Melbourne Australia💞💞
I have never in my life felt pain like this! It makes me nauseous, dizzy, lack of appetite! Thought I had a broken hip or something. I’ve done the figure 4 exercise, the leaning into the wall one and the pelvic raises. Plus others. I feel better after just one day of exercise. I’m not out of the woods yet, but I have hope!! Thank you for this video. One I’ve been doing is lying on my back on my bed, I lift both of my legs straight up and make them straight. Then I pull them toward my body with my hands on my knees or calves. Flattening my feet or flexing them toward my head. That’s a great stretch. Or stretch them in this position one at a time. You can do it on the floor too with your legs leaning on the wall. Then ice or heat!
Had exactly the same symptoms severe pain nausea lack of appetite told my son and daughter I hope you never experience the pain I was going through you just can't describe it
Thanks! I’m sure an office visit would be like 100x this amount but I just want to show even the smallest of gratitude for all the many relief options that you provide at zero cost! I feel like I’m getting away with something sneaky with all the access you provide- thanks again! Have a great weekend doc😊
Thank you for this video!!! I cannot believe the relief this gave me! I have been in tears with pain. This is the first day I have had some relief with these stretches ❤
I became completely immobile after lifting some heavy things with bad form and could not walk let alone sit for two days. really scary since I live alone and felt completely helpless. came across this video in a sea of sciatica relief videos and after 20 minutes of the decompression with flossing excersize almost instantly allowed me to regain slow controlled movement almost immediately. I was then able to sit upright in a chair with minimal pain. I really wish I had more available to donate. words cannot express my gratitude. thank you!
I'm a runner and found this video after suffering with pain in my right leg for a week or so. It started near the hip but over time appeared to move down to the knee before settling in the upper calf area. This led me to doubt it was muscle or tendon related, leaving sciatica as a possible cause. Initially I was doubtful a couple of simple excercises could solve the problem, but after just a few repetitions the pain has reduced significantly. I've now subscribed. Thank you so much!
This is amazing. I have severe Sciatic pain on my right side. I did this whole routine today. Feels good already. Will try to do these exercises 2-3 times a day. Thanks.
After damp mopping cleaning the floor, at night you're going to sleep like a baby without feeling sciatica pain, it's just amazing. Something so simple and no one talks about it
Thank you for this video Dr. Rowe. I've been suffering from sciatica for months now and the excruciating pain remains despite physical therapy sessions. But by doing the exercises on the video just once, i feel a huge relief from my sciatica😊 Will surely do the exercises and stretching regularly. God bless and more power.
I find all of these work really well. I already did several of them. Thanks so much. The most important thing in my experience is to do these stretches proactively when you do not have pain. Often hard to remember. But much more enjoyable then trying to stretch with pain.
I've been in a lot of constant discomfort. These stretches all helped temporarily but relief from constant pain is so very welcome. Thank You for sharing and helping.
Doc, you're a life saver... I'm usually skeptical about these sorts of things, but as soon as I've tried all of your exercises, I could feel pain pressure releasing in my lower back/disks/hips. I'm putting this video under my favorite
I have been in so much pain lately from sciatic muscle pain that just will not ease up and I came across your video I’m definitely about to try the exercises now. Thank you & God bless you for taking the time to really show an explain the exercises.
July 3rd 2022 i had discectomy/laminectomy on L3L4. Recovery was going well until january. The tingling down my left leg returned and has not gone away. Been 3 weeks. Started these stretches today. I hope they help. Nothing else seems to. I appreciate your content
Most Grateful finding your "instant fix sciatica pain" on TH-cam, it works relief quickly!!! Now mostly trying to determine the cause of this pain recently the last 6 months. Years ago: age 19 in Army basic training sustained a compound fracture to T12-L1, next day spinal fusion of T11-L2 & now update at age 59 this year 2023 this veteran still walking talking with confidence by adapting and overcoming trials and tribulations through my bachelor of science degree of industrial design. Research of the Truth has set me free and I congratulate you for your time and service. Much THANKS again. Peace in your heart.
Amazing, I open your channel for first time in a long time :D And 57 minutes ago you published a new video with the exact pain I suffer from. Thank you so much!
This was one of the most informative videos I’ve found on sciatica pain. And I’ve watched hundreds of them. I’ve had sciatica pain consistently now for about 8 years and it never really goes away. I stretch enough to ease the pain and then it comes back after several months when the muscles tighten back up. I’ve used a few of the exercises on this video before but now I’m going to use the stretches on a consistent basis to try and eliminate the pain for good. Thank you for sharing.
Sciatica started a week ago- I actually sprained my ankle because of the pain and “weakness” on that side! Because of that the sciatica got worse as I had to keep weight off my foot for a couple days. Between the ankle and the pinched nerve I am finding my gait to be off making things worse! Found this video, tried it and pain is relieved! Will return in a couple days to update! But so far- amazing! Editing to add- 3 weeks later and I have not had a recurrence of the sciatic pain. I repeated the exercises for a day or two. Still amazed and thankful! If only I’d googled and found these exercises earlier! But I don’t know what I would’ve done if the sciatic pain had continued during the worst of the sprained ankle! Thank you again!
@@edgewoodartstudios Oh wow! Nice, that's some amazing stuff boss I'm happy for you that it worked permanently 🙏🏽 Trust me it's truly a debilitating thing to have it, this now makes me so MUCH more confident in these stretches and exercises I'll stick to them religiously and see how it works for me!
Dr. Rowe, Thank you so much for these exercises for this horrible thing sciatica, which, most recently has affected the lateral aspect of the knee radiating down towards the same side foot. The floss technique is particularly wonderful. I also like the figure 4 stretch sitting on floor with unaffected leg bent, the other legs’ foot is on that knee, hands behind and sitting as tall as possible, hold 30 seconds and remember to breathe., repeat. You are appreciated!
Thanks for the tips, it has really helped me , yesterday i was in the hospital took a scan on my back but now after that exercise i can move well without feeling that pain in the hip and back. Thank you.
The best exercise that helped me was hanging as long as I can for a total of 2 minutes, then rolling over gym ball on my back and holding as long as I can and lastly while sitting on a chair, using the art rest to lift myself and let the spine extend till my palms can take it... Really works to relax all the spine compression. Cheers...!
I’ve had sciatica pain for weeks and this video definitely helped me get relief! My favorite stretch was using the ball on the glutes while doing piriformis stretch. Ill be doing these on a daily basis.Thank you!
I’ve been suffering with 3 severe bulging disc’s and one severe pinching my right sciatic nerve all the way down my leg continuously for the past 2years and 2 months! I’ve tried chiropractors, orthopedic doctor that never even looked at the X-rays or MRI and still waiting to hear from his office to be seen. I’m trying your method for ANY kind of relief! 12:42
While doing your recommended exercises, the feeling of centralization of the pain is amazing. Love the exercises you recommended that suit the workplace, hope to see more exercises like that, thank you so much!
Thank you so much. I’ve had pain moving all around the past several years. I had surgery for a complete tear in my rotator cuff, then a torn meniscus from walking my lab who saw a squirrel. When healing, the pain started on my opposite knee, then my thigh. I was in PT a total of 12 mo. I was told I had IT Band Syndrome. I was feeling better, but still can not walk more than 5000 or less steps a day, shopping or at home. I took a quilting class which started new pain in my back, right hip again, shoulders, knees! Interesting. The next week I had a huge garage sale. That made things worse. My hamstrings, or pain right behind my knees, has been bad for a few years. I know I need to walk to lose 25 pounds, but pain prevents me from walking. I’m seeing my knee/hip orthopedic surgeon in 2 days. ILIKE THESE NEW STRETCHES! I’m going to tell the doc that I think I have sciatica now. I wonder if I can have ITBS, also. It’s midnight and I did the Door exercise. WOW! That helped! I’ve been shown the figure 4 by 2 different PTs and your method is a little different and BETTER, for me! Thanks so much! I also need to keep stretching AFTER I feel better! Sewing and Machine Embroidery and Qiulting is kicking my butt! Literally! And I was very athletic back in the day. Also, I had 2 MRIs in the early 90s and was told my neck has 5 bulging discs (from whiplash). I wonder if that has anything to do with all this.
❤OMG OMG OMG... I have watched so many videos and these two exercises worked almost straight away. I cannot thank you enough for posting. I was in constant pain. Thanks to your other videos I can now get out of bed correctly. I will never again take my back health for granted. Xx
@@DrRowe its helped a lot relieve my left hand side. My right side needs more time on these exercises. This morning I was a little stiff and some pain but better mobility and no pain from the sciatic nerve. Thanks againxx
I’ve been in daily agony for the past few weeks- just found this video and tried it out and it’s true the pain instantly went away. So much better then pain killers, thank you!!!!!
Hey Doc, Just wanted to say thank you for posting these videos, they are a big help for me. I use alot of the techniques you share. I get much relief 🕊️
Thank you, I was on my feet for a long time yesterday and was not able to sleep due to pain. Tried these exercises and feel better. Pain is a great motivator!
Dr. U r too humble. After doing such a great job of helping millions to relieve from sciatica pain u still want to give something more by inviting comments. Door exercise helped me a lot. God bless u🙏
If you are suffering from lower back pain, stretching is essential and these exercises are very good. Just remember, best is to do it everyday. Even if you do not feel major pain in the morning.
Best videos ever! Have had lower back spinal decompression but still have sciatic pain and especially sore quads on both sides. These exercises are most helpful. I love that they don’t require any special equipment and can be done almost anywhere and are so well explained. Wish I lived where I could come and see you! You’re the best! 😊🤗
Thank you sir for your exercise tips I have been suffering from this pain for 6 years I am feeling relaxed now after i followed all your instructions. Appreciated 🙏 love and peace from india. Thank you so much 🥰
Dr. Rowe, these free instant relief exercises have given me more relief than hundreds of dollars spent on supplements and digital exercise programs. For me they really work and give me instant relief and I'm able to work with your exercise costing me absolutely nothing. I cannot thank you enough.
I have stretched my sciatic leg pain using a version of the figure 4, but sitting in a chair that is solid, not overstuffed. I place the affected leg’s ankle on the other knee, similar to this video. Then I bend forward toward the ankle as far as I can and hold a few seconds, feeling the stretch as long as I can without increasing pain. It releases a lot and can be done again as desired. Sometimes sitting is all I can manage when the sciatic hurts.
All this is a bunch of horse crap I've been looking at many videos this has been two weeks of excruciating pain I even bought a beactive Plus which I can't make out if it's helping not helping I think my mind wants it to help and so it does sometimes but again cannot tell. As far as all these instant pain relief and yada yada I have yet to find one where I've done it and actually felt better for more than 10 minutes like this guy says here The only relief I get is sitting down unfortunately I work in home renovation and that cannot be done sitting down. What I don't understand is as far as I see that my nerve is being pinched stretching isn't doing crap the next step they talk about surgery why can't they just make a small surgical opening move the nerve away so it's not getting pinched That's the part of somebody has an answer for that then I will thank you immensely My handle is Terry.dob
@@terrydob I know how you feel, just keep trying strengthening and stretching in moderation, and pair it with some moderate lifting (dealifts and squats) at the gym if you can. I also love going to our local pool and sitting in the spa. At the end of the day my problems are still there and sometimes it feels utterly hopeless. I also don't understand why there aren't any simple solutions like the one you mentioned.
How on earth did you get your ankle on top of your other knee with sciatic leg pain on a chair? Sitting on a chair, my right buttock is painful. I can do it when on my back, but I can’t come close to getting a straight #4 with my right leg over the left knee. I find it difficult to stretch and feel excruciating pain in my thigh just when tieing my shoelaces! I have to go to a staircase and place my right foot on the 2nd step.
I have 2 stretching exercises that I used- #1 standing -pain side-next to a table, I’m a 5’7” tall HS teacher -I find a student desk the perfect height for this stretch ( not during class of course 😊), lift bend knee leg and place inner thigh on desk . The stretch begins immediately, to deepen stretch begin bending standing leg. #2 lying on a flat surface, I usually do this one lying in bed, bend knees comfortably up, thighs together, begin sliding lower legs at 90 degree angles, out away from their respective knee. Both of these stretches relieve pain and pressure on the tricky sciatic nerve.
I've been trying certain sciatica exercises. I just learned afew more of yours which will try. You went through these slow & well and to be able to help me I appreciate it. Thank you!
Can I just say, it hasn’t been as long for me as it has been for many other people, I’ve only been struggling with this for 1 month. But I literally couldn’t do anything anymore. No standing, picking things up, cooking, nothing was possible. Even coughing or laughing hurt like hell. So, I have researched a bunch and I have done all the tricks, flossing, figure 4, hip openers, etc. but the one you showed?? Lying on the bed, legs hanging down, and then reaching up and to one side??////????? I CAN NOT describe the feeling during and after. THANK YOU SO SO SO SO SO MUCH! I’m sorry, I’m just overwhelmed, bless you!
This is a great video, however I was just down for 3 days with horrible sciatica pain. Getting down on the table, belly down would have been impossible with the kind of pain I was in. I will definitely try the standing up ones “IF” this ever happens again. Thank you for the information!
I don’t suffer from sciatica very often, but when I woke up this morning the pain was really bad going down my left leg. And I remember the last time this happened I had done some exercises that helped. At the end of the video the two stretches laying on the bed were the ones I did before that helped. And they helped me again. Thank you so much for this video and I shared it for my neighbor
This is such a helpful video! I’m a personal trainer and former ATC. I’ve had several clients in my career who’ve unfortunately sustained some type of sciatic compression/injury but now, sadly it’s me lol I have used these exercises in the past, with the exception of the doorway stretches, which don’t seem to help me much. The traction and figure 4 have been successful! To further progress the glute bridge, I’ve also included the hip thrust as a major glute strengthening exercise. It’s essentially a shoulder elevated glute bridge. It can be done with no added weight but progressed by adding weight via a dumbbell or barbell, and then using a hip circle band will really get those glutes firing! Thanks for all the good info! I have never experienced pain like this, so I need all the help I can get!
I have been suffering from sciatic nerve pain for over 2 years .I hope this video helps me to get rid of that pain .thank you so much for this wonderful video
What a perfect presentation...easy to see & hear exactly what how & why to do each exercise! I need this right now....sciatia has been bothering me lately
Dr. Rowe, with your TH-cams, you helped me to get rid of the computer hump and to be more conscientious of my posture in everyday life. Thank you for doing this - I have zero trust in the practitioners in my location because they provide symptom cures and not problem cures. You are a God send and doing God’s work. May God bless you!
Thank you for an excellent presentation, I’ve had lower back problems for 20 years, two surgery’s, plus many FR ablations, no improvement. Can’t wait to try these exercise’s. Again, thank you.
Very good exercises, I remember some from therapy a few years ago. I had a lumbar laminectomy in 2020 but the pain is returning so I will memorize this routine. Thanks(The Rowe family name is a branch on the family tree) Alabama and Arkansas.
Thank you for this video. I have had sciatica and now meralgia parenstetica. This causes numbness and pain at the same time. Osteoporosis is causing this, has been going on for two years. These exercises are a god send to me so much relief. Thank you again many blessings to you.❤️🌹
Thanks for the videos. I just recently came across your channel and I love it. I'm in my early 70's, and have had 12 spine surgeries in the last ten years due to osteoporosis and spontaneous fractures. I'm finding a lot of relief doing your exercises. The only difference is, I'm taking it very slowly so as to not cause compression fracturing. Again, thanks for your videos.❤💜💙👍👍
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@@cherylebbing199 boron will help harden your bones, K2 is a calcium channel to prevent it being deposited in your arteries and outside of your teeth as plaque, d3 helps you keep your calcium and regulates your immune system, magnesium and calcium work together and should be matched in amount.
Hi, I have to say that this is the greatest stretching exercises I have ever tried in my life I have a herniated disc and it's always hurting all day long but since I've been doing your stretches the pain is completely gone as long as I keep doing it thank you so much for this because I am always in pain and now my sciatic is finally reacting to this bulge I have and so thank you so much
I'm watching all these and reading these reviews if I could get relief for 6 hours during work I would be happy forget about 12 hours this is going on for 2 weeks and I've been told this could take a couple months and it's hard to renovate homes when it hurt with every step in my calf my ass cheek my thigh...
@@terrydob it took about 2 months of working at it and doing exercises to strengthen my hips before i got a more permanent relief. Though like i said it targeted the right area for me. If its not working for id encourage you to try other stretching and exercises. And find a chiropractor intrested in helping. Good luck to you.
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I feel like posture is major for me. I feel cramp like pain in my back when standing or sitting in (what I think is) good posture. I think we could all do with a lesson.
Hey Doc, I’ve found that stretching my hip flexors has caused a major difference in my pain relief. Could you maybe explain why this is ?
My piriformis tends to tighten up after sitting for a long period. However when I stretch the hip flexors I get instant relief.
How can I permanently fix this ?
Sometimes it hurts all over. How do you prioritize what stretch or exercise to start with first? . Thank you Dr Rowe .
Thank you soo much I have had a disc removed on my back and I've also had a hip replacement will these exercises help I've tried everything
@@MAIZIEsaysHI5112 true!
Stop here please. I have chronic lower pain for years and kept wondering why a young girl like me should experience such. Last night I stumbled on this page and boom immediately tried the last exercise as I was already in bed guess what I woke up with no pain😮I also tried the standing exercise at the office. Please don’t waste your money on doctors. If you stumble on this page take the exercise seriously it worked like magic. Back to another round before i go to sleep. Thank you for this video. God bless you richly.
Glad you found the video and are getting a lot of relief!
Lack off cooper can also course symptoms just started taking supplements to early to tell yet
I am just worried that I over stretch.. I feel like I just did 😢
I’ve had sciatica pain since April… it started acting up 3 weeks ago and today it’s awful
I just tried this and wow what a difference already
Dear sir , I was suffering from acute pain , not responding to medications . These stretches immediately relieved me of the acute pain . Thank you so much for the timely help .
Your welcome
OMG what a saviour you are. I was suffering with such excruciating pain the last 3 days. Unable to walk, stand, sit or even lie down. I did your exercise only once and like magic the pain went off. My family could not believe their eyes. As I was hovering around the last 3 days. I hope I’ll be better tomorrow as well. I’m going to bed now. Thank you a million. God Bless. 🙏🏽❤️
Glad you're getting relief!
❤same here
Me too..such pain for over a week now. Great video...feeling much better...thanks doc. 👍
I weight 220lbs and I *had sciatica for around 10 months(I got it while doing barbel shoulder press in the gym with 170lbs). My symptoms were numbing/tingling in the outside thigh, knee, calve and foot. With time they've only gone down and lastly it disappeared.
The main thing I did to get rig of *any symptoms what dead-hangs on the bar, at least two times a week, with dangling and swinging variations. Now I'm 99.9% free of any symptoms.
Thanks for sharing. So you think someone can get treated with Physical therapy only? are you able to go back to the gym?
I woke up that morning feeling the terrible sciatica pain, couldn't put down my feet from the bed from the electric like pain. When found this magnificent relief tips ... I got a quick relaxing effect helped me get rid of that situation, I will keep exercising to strengthen the concerned muscles hoping to reduce recurring.
Thank you doctor for the great videos
I USED THESE EXERCISES AT SOME REHAB CENTERS AND I BEGUN DOING THEM AGAIN WATCHING YOU DO THEM. They do work. I had two spine operations and a broken leg in one year.
I've been suffering sciatic nerve pain over 5 months ,I just started this stretches and I already feel some relief, I'll keep doing them until sciatic pain gone ,I would love more videos please, thank you doctor .
Keep at it, and thanks for watching!
Lay on back with 2 baseballs or softballs under buttocks, moving around to massage target areas ( you will feel it ! ) and this is what works for me to loosen muscles up...
I gave up sugar. It is an inflamatiin feeder and if you have nerve damage, it esculates the pain.
I could not walk, plus, my legs collapsed.
I am able to even bend again.
Within 5 days, I'm totally pain free.
Request an back MRI referral from your GP / MD to assess whether you have a herniated disc. If you have a herniated disc, no matter how much you stretch or perform rehabilitation exercises, you will never get rid of them pain and numbness.
No exercise would help broken disks..L3 and L4, nothing helps, I,m on medication but when that nerve kicks in, I,m of my feet for a whole day, so nothing can mend a broken back, you can dream on, but I don,t believe it..seen my share of Doctors, and I pray for good days,,it happens sometime….my opinion…Diana 🤦🏼♀️
I love your calm manner and your precise instructions on how to do the exercises! I have found them helpful with my pain relief. Just wished I lived where I could come and see you in person! Please keep up the good work! God bless you for doing these to help people!!
Will do, and thanks so much for watching!
I feel exactly the same way. He is so generously sharing this with us, least we can do is appreciate it and do the exercises and feel better!
Been dealing with this for a few days found your video at 2am and been doing your stretches for an hour. Feels better. Wish there was a video telling us how to sleep with it as well
Same!
This is really helpful. I am familiar with several of the stretches from therapy sessions, but had begun to forget them and your demonstrations and explanations are wonderfully clear. I am 82 and am a serious golfer, practice a lot and play when my pension allows. But this past year I began to have real trouble with my right leg. I got severe pain from the knee down to the ankle that became so bad I could hardly lift my leg and bend my knee, had to keep the right leg straight as possible when walking, take stairs using my left leg. Made it really painful to play 18 holes even if I use a cart. Because I did not have pain in the hip area, I did not think it was sciatica. Thought about veins, but wasn't that. It would come and go, suddenly disappearing for a day or two, then coming back. I researched the anatomy of the sciatic nerve and lower branches and could see it definitely looked like the branch of the sciatic nerve at the knee, then down the outside and back of the calf. For many years, beginning in 1985, I did regular workouts at the gym, starting with about a dozen stretches I took from that great book by Bob Anderson, now in its 40th anniversary edition. I put a lot of emphasis on the legs rather than typical weight builder focus on arms and chest. Also did lower back raises and abdominals. I also used to run/jog up to 5 miles every day or so many years ago, but pretty much gave that up. But over the past five years or so I had become very irregular in going to the gym. In part this was the result of having a quadruple bypass heart operation and a colon cancer operation. Both of them were very successful and I actually don't feel any restrictions from them. But increasing age, getting out of the habit, and the resulting lack of condition do tend to let you slip into neglecting routines. And when the pandemic hit I stopped altogether. In fact, the gym I went to closed. My physical exercise has been golf practice, and the time I devoted to that replaced the time available to restart going to the gym. Two years ago I took out a membership at Planet Fitness, which had new, excellent equipment, but, head case and procrastinator that I am, I have yet to use it. But last month I went back to check it out and try to push myself to start going. That reminded me of the set of stretches I used to do so faithfully. I do stretches before swinging a golf club, but not the same. So, I did some of the floor stretches I used to do, starting with laying out flat. This is a lot harder to do than you might expect, it seems your spine curves even if you don't realize it, and you have to start by letting just your upper torso lie flat with knees and hips up, then take time and slowly relax to be able to get both upper torso and hips flat with legs straight. Your abdomen also resists at first, but eventually relaxes and flattens. And getting the head to touch the floor is also hard, seems like your neck vertebra have curved. Anyway, I added leg to the side moves to stretch the glutes, and also arching the back. Finally, I did the piriformis figure 4 stretch you show that I recalled from a therapy session several years ago. To my pleased surprise, the nerve pain in my right leg, which had been bad, went completely away. It stayed away for about ten days, but came back with a vengeance two days ago when I played a round of golf. So I started searching for piriformis and psoas stretches and came across your videos. I did some of the ones I remembered, and this afternoon and evening my right leg is basically pain free and mobile. So I will do several of these plus others you demonstrate two or more times a day now. What you show, and the results I have gotten, give me hope that this is an issue that can be fixed, not the result of a permanent deterioration of the spine from age, the kind of thing that ominously threatens mobility and can shorten life. Something I have done to myself by excessive sitting in front of the computer and watching TV that weakens and shortens both the piriformis and psoas muscles, plus neglecting my stretch routine of old, plus of course that extra 25 pounds around the middle. I apologize for being so lengthy, but the prospect of understanding what causes this crippling leg pain and finding solutions from your videos is so important to my quality of life and well being that I had to recount my story. Perhaps it will help others, and perhaps I am the type of person your videos are aimed at. So thank you. P.S. By the way, as I researched piriformis pain, what came up was a whole series of videos about treatments involving injections and surgeries even to the point of removing muscle and severing nerves. Argh, what a nightmare. Definitely something I would avoid at all costs. And another reason your solutions are so practical and positive and give hope.
By far the best and most concise video on Sciatic pain I have seen. I Herniated 2 discs 20 years ago and am now addicted to opioid pain killers, have had scans and tests and tried other exercises but these really work to ease the pain. Thank you very much for showing this.
Glad you found the video, and thanks so much for watching!
Use cannabis for pain relief. Works wonders and it's NOT addictive.
Sharing this ....in case you may want to consider the accupuncture/deep tissue massage......which is what gave me the long term relief.....Perhaps there is scar tissue build up from 20 years ago. My story....When I was really in dire pain from disc damage years ago....the only thing that even touched the pain was accupuncture (with the vibrating machine attached) Did frequent sessions for a few weeks...what a life saver it was! Opioids were not really helping. Did some physio later on which helped when pain was not so all consuming..still had problems off & on.....A couple years later, I found a woman who combined accupuncture with a form of Deep Tissue Massage....to break up lots of scar tissue she said I had...amazing difference which has lasted for years! Recently have had some pain coming back..(probably due to being too sedentary) Anyway these exercises, so well demonstrated will be perfect to help 'nip it in the bud' before it gets worse!
Hi from Scotland.... You really helped me.
I’ve seen and done almost all of these exercises for years … none have helped my current bout of sciatica … the flossing was new to me and was relatively helpful. Any relief right now is a godsend so thank you.
You are speaking so clearly. This is a great teaching! Thank you, Dr. Rowe.
Thank you for the kind words.
He’s a Midwesterner. Love the accent 😊
I'm a mid-westerner which must be why I don't detect any accent. Lol
Thankyou, for the video's! I'm 70yrs old, and your videos are easy, to do and has helped, my pain level, greatly! Can't wait to see your next post.
I'm blown away by the relief I felt in my upperback and shoulders. When I was leaning over the couch stretching. OMG I feel like I can take on the world again. 😃 thank you for sharing and helping me have control over it. (instead of all the therapist that make you depent on them for help, I am so annoyed with this money scheme)
Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!
@@DrRowepain and burning down the back of my leg and in my buttocks can't walk in so much pain can you say why or help me pls sat down or laying down no pain help pls
You are definitely a God send. Not only do you provide simple exercises but you also speak clearly. My daughter has suffered with 5 herniated disks, arthritis, sciatica and God only knows what else for the last 12 years at least. Thank you for giving this advice
Thank you and thanks for watching!
i agree, his videos have cured my 2-year sciatica after only a few exercise
Thank you so, so much. I have been so miserable with unrelenting pain. L3-L5 discs are nearly none existent. L5 is pinching on my nerve. Surgeons want to cage me. I want to fix this without surgery. Following these exercises, I finally have some relief from the pain. 5 minutes without this agony is Nirvana. You are the best. I also appreciate the fact you can get right down to business. Again, I cannot thank you enough. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much for watching!
I did the exercises and stretches as instructed in your video last night and this morning I woke up with NO PAIN!!! Wow!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!
I stumble with this video just now been suffering for chronic pain for years and last three years with extreme burning sciatica nerve pain from low back down my right leg . Debilitating affecting my life . Meds and past therapies didn’t work long time. I pray and hope this exercises will help me like it helps others . God bless us all 🎉❤I’ll try it now . 🙏
update?
This video is so so good. Thank you. I've been suffering from this sciatic pain for 13 months now and undergoing therapy...the pain is on and off. There are days I could not walk nor stand straight...I've just done all your recommended exercises and I feel really good now. Henceforth, I'll not rely on ice or hot water bottle for relief. I'll just practice some of these.
I am very grateful Doc.
I wish everyone here relief, health and strength.
Receive love and light from Bamenda Cameroon.
Thanks for watching!
Wow wow wow wow this is magic honestly doctor am overwhelmed,i have been in sciatica pain for over 2 weeks ,just after this exercise am totally free wow wow, honestly ure a pain saver thanks so so much ❤❤❤
I want to thank you for the video. The number four exercise with the pull and then tilt has given me very good relief. I am an orthopedic nurse at UCSD hospital and I was not aware of this exercise. God bless you for putting this video on here. You’ve helped me out immensely.
I'm a student and I have been studying for Competative Exam for this I used to sit more than 15 hours & for last 3 months I have been suffering from sciatica nerve pain... I just watched your video right now... and I tried it this helped me a little to relief my pain.😊
Thank u Dr from Pakistan 🇵🇰 ❤️
Glad you're getting relief!
Wauw u are freaking amazing. I have been suffering for about 2 weeks with back pain going into my leg. I did 1 of your exercise I layout flat and stretched my arms far out and went side to side and I could hear my spin cracking I did that about 2min stood up and my pain was GONE. GOD bless u. I will have a good night sleep thanks to u demonstrating this method. Thanks a million Doc❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you, Michael. Your exercises are better than the treatment I've been getting from my physiotherapist for the last 6years🙏Thank you so much💯Sending you Love and Light from Melbourne Australia💞💞
Hello and thanks for watching!
I have never in my life felt pain like this! It makes me nauseous, dizzy, lack of appetite! Thought I had a broken hip or something. I’ve done the figure 4 exercise, the leaning into the wall one and the pelvic raises. Plus others. I feel better after just one day of exercise. I’m not out of the woods yet, but I have hope!! Thank you for this video.
One I’ve been doing is lying on my back on my bed, I lift both of my legs straight up and make them straight. Then I pull them toward my body with my hands on my knees or calves. Flattening my feet or flexing them toward my head. That’s a great stretch. Or stretch them in this position one at a time. You can do it on the floor too with your legs leaning on the wall. Then ice or heat!
his videos have cured my 2-year sciatica, you're in good hands. cheers
Had exactly the same symptoms severe pain nausea lack of appetite told my son and daughter I hope you never experience the pain I was going through you just can't describe it
@ aww, I’m sorry! Feeling ok now?
Thanks!
I’m sure an office visit would be like 100x this amount but I just want to show even the smallest of gratitude for all the many relief options that you provide at zero cost! I feel like I’m getting away with something sneaky with all the access you provide- thanks again! Have a great weekend doc😊
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Thank you for this video!!! I cannot believe the relief this gave me! I have been in tears with pain. This is the first day I have had some relief with these stretches ❤
I became completely immobile after lifting some heavy things with bad form and could not walk let alone sit for two days. really scary since I live alone and felt completely helpless.
came across this video in a sea of sciatica relief videos and after 20 minutes of the decompression with flossing excersize almost instantly allowed me to regain slow controlled movement almost immediately. I was then able to sit upright in a chair with minimal pain.
I really wish I had more available to donate. words cannot express my gratitude. thank you!
THANK YOU for supporting this channel, I really appreciate it. Keep at it! 💪 - Dr. Rowe -
I'm a runner and found this video after suffering with pain in my right leg for a week or so. It started near the hip but over time appeared to move down to the knee before settling in the upper calf area. This led me to doubt it was muscle or tendon related, leaving sciatica as a possible cause. Initially I was doubtful a couple of simple excercises could solve the problem, but after just a few repetitions the pain has reduced significantly. I've now subscribed. Thank you so much!
Glad you're getting relief, and thanks for the sub!
This is amazing. I have severe Sciatic pain on my right side. I did this whole routine today. Feels good already. Will try to do these exercises 2-3 times a day. Thanks.
Glad the exercises helped!
After damp mopping cleaning the floor, at night you're going to sleep like a baby without feeling sciatica pain, it's just amazing.
Something so simple and no one talks about it
Thank you for this video Dr. Rowe. I've been suffering from sciatica for months now and the excruciating pain remains despite physical therapy sessions. But by doing the exercises on the video just once, i feel a huge relief from my sciatica😊 Will surely do the exercises and stretching regularly. God bless and more power.
I find all of these work really well. I already did several of them. Thanks so much. The most important thing in my experience is to do these stretches proactively when you do not have pain. Often hard to remember. But much more enjoyable then trying to stretch with pain.
I've been in a lot of constant discomfort. These stretches all helped temporarily but relief from constant pain is so very welcome. Thank You for sharing and helping.
Doc, you're a life saver... I'm usually skeptical about these sorts of things, but as soon as I've tried all of your exercises, I could feel pain pressure releasing in my lower back/disks/hips.
I'm putting this video under my favorite
Thanks for watching!
I have been in so much pain lately from sciatic muscle pain that just will not ease up and I came across your video I’m definitely about to try the exercises now. Thank you & God bless you for taking the time to really show an explain the exercises.
July 3rd 2022 i had discectomy/laminectomy on L3L4. Recovery was going well until january. The tingling down my left leg returned and has not gone away. Been 3 weeks. Started these stretches today. I hope they help. Nothing else seems to. I appreciate your content
Most Grateful finding your "instant fix sciatica pain" on TH-cam, it works relief quickly!!! Now mostly trying to determine the cause of this pain recently the last 6 months. Years ago: age 19 in Army basic training sustained a compound fracture to T12-L1, next day spinal fusion of T11-L2 & now update at age 59 this year 2023 this veteran still walking talking with confidence by adapting and overcoming trials and tribulations through my bachelor of science degree of industrial design. Research of the Truth has set me free and I congratulate you for your time and service. Much THANKS again. Peace in your heart.
Amazing, I open your channel for first time in a long time :D And 57 minutes ago you published a new video with the exact pain I suffer from. Thank you so much!
Hope these ones help, and please give us an update soon.
This was one of the most informative videos I’ve found on sciatica pain. And I’ve watched hundreds of them. I’ve had sciatica pain consistently now for about 8 years and it never really goes away. I stretch enough to ease the pain and then it comes back after several months when the muscles tighten back up. I’ve used a few of the exercises on this video before but now I’m going to use the stretches on a consistent basis to try and eliminate the pain for good. Thank you for sharing.
Glad the video was helpful, and thanks for watching!
This is the best channel on planet earth. Helping my muscles little by little. ❤
Sciatica started a week ago- I actually sprained my ankle because of the pain and “weakness” on that side! Because of that the sciatica got worse as I had to keep weight off my foot for a couple days. Between the ankle and the pinched nerve I am finding my gait to be off making things worse! Found this video, tried it and pain is relieved! Will return in a couple days to update! But so far- amazing! Editing to add- 3 weeks later and I have not had a recurrence of the sciatic pain. I repeated the exercises for a day or two. Still amazed and thankful! If only I’d googled and found these exercises earlier! But I don’t know what I would’ve done if the sciatic pain had continued during the worst of the sprained ankle! Thank you again!
Is it a permanent relief?
It has provided permanent relief! I did repeat the exercises for another day.
@@edgewoodartstudios Oh wow! Nice, that's some amazing stuff boss I'm happy for you that it worked permanently 🙏🏽 Trust me it's truly a debilitating thing to have it, this now makes me so MUCH more confident in these stretches and exercises I'll stick to them religiously and see how it works for me!
Hope it works for you!
Dr. Rowe, Thank you so much for these exercises for this horrible thing sciatica, which, most recently has affected the lateral aspect of the knee radiating down towards the same side foot. The floss technique is particularly wonderful. I also like the figure 4 stretch sitting on floor with unaffected leg bent, the other legs’ foot is on that knee, hands behind and sitting as tall as possible, hold 30 seconds and remember to breathe., repeat. You are appreciated!
Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for the tips, it has really helped me , yesterday i was in the hospital took a scan on my back but now after that exercise i can move well without feeling that pain in the hip and back. Thank you.
I have had sciatica for years. This has given me relief beyond measure!
Glad you're getting relief!
Im been hurting with lower back pain ever since my back surgery. Ever since i started doing these exercises i fell relief. Thank you so much
The best exercise that helped me was hanging as long as I can for a total of 2 minutes, then rolling over gym ball on my back and holding as long as I can and lastly while sitting on a chair, using the art rest to lift myself and let the spine extend till my palms can take it... Really works to relax all the spine compression.
Cheers...!
*art = arm
None of the videos I'd watched before ever helped til I found your channel. Big thanks from the UK x
I’ve had sciatica pain for weeks and this video definitely helped me get relief! My favorite stretch was using the ball on the glutes while doing piriformis stretch. Ill be doing these on a daily basis.Thank you!
Which one is with a ball on the glutes? Is it on another video - not on this one… new to this channel, just subscribed.
I’ve been suffering with 3 severe bulging disc’s and one severe pinching my right sciatic nerve all the way down my leg continuously for the past 2years and 2 months! I’ve tried chiropractors, orthopedic doctor that never even looked at the X-rays or MRI and still waiting to hear from his office to be seen. I’m trying your method for ANY kind of relief! 12:42
Did you try the method yet? Did it provide any relief?
While doing your recommended exercises, the feeling of centralization of the pain is amazing. Love the exercises you recommended that suit the workplace, hope to see more exercises like that, thank you so much!
Glad the exercises are helping you, and keep at them!
Thank you so much. I’ve had pain moving all around the past several years. I had surgery for a complete tear in my rotator cuff, then a torn meniscus from walking my lab who saw a squirrel. When healing, the pain started on my opposite knee, then my thigh. I was in PT a total of 12 mo. I was told I had IT Band Syndrome. I was feeling better, but still can not walk more than 5000 or less steps a day, shopping or at home. I took a quilting class which started new pain in my back, right hip again, shoulders, knees! Interesting. The next week I had a huge garage sale. That made things worse. My hamstrings, or pain right behind my knees, has been bad for a few years.
I know I need to walk to lose 25 pounds, but pain prevents me from walking. I’m seeing my knee/hip orthopedic surgeon in 2 days. ILIKE THESE NEW STRETCHES! I’m going to tell the doc that I think I have sciatica now. I wonder if I can have ITBS, also. It’s midnight and I did the Door exercise. WOW! That helped! I’ve been shown the figure 4 by 2 different PTs and your method is a little different and BETTER, for me!
Thanks so much! I also need to keep stretching AFTER I feel better! Sewing and Machine Embroidery and Qiulting is kicking my butt! Literally! And I was very athletic back in the day. Also, I had 2 MRIs in the early 90s and was told my neck has 5 bulging discs (from whiplash). I wonder if that has anything to do with all this.
Glad you're getting relief, and keep at it!
Did exercise #2 and left leg pain went away immediately! Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻
Wonderful!
Me too. Tq bro
Is it a permanent healing or sometimes the pain comes again?
❤OMG OMG OMG... I have watched so many videos and these two exercises worked almost straight away. I cannot thank you enough for posting. I was in constant pain. Thanks to your other videos I can now get out of bed correctly. I will never again take my back health for granted. Xx
Thank you Dr. Rowe I needed this video right now! Both sides are extremely painful so I'll try these 💚
Please give us an update soon!
@@DrRowe I will x
@@DrRowe its helped a lot relieve my left hand side. My right side needs more time on these exercises. This morning I was a little stiff and some pain but better mobility and no pain from the sciatic nerve. Thanks againxx
@@eliannabeswick9046 glad to hear that, and thanks for the update!
I’ve been in daily agony for the past few weeks- just found this video and tried it out and it’s true the pain instantly went away. So much better then pain killers, thank you!!!!!
Hey Doc,
Just wanted to say thank you for posting these videos, they are a big help for me. I use alot of the techniques you share. I get much relief 🕊️
Glad you’re getting relief, and thanks for watching!
Thank you, I was on my feet for a long time yesterday and was not able to sleep due to pain. Tried these exercises and feel better. Pain is a great motivator!
Excellent! Your teaching of these excersises are very Clear and easy to understand. Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!
Dr. U r too humble. After doing such a great job of helping millions to relieve from sciatica pain u still want to give something more by inviting comments. Door exercise helped me a lot. God bless u🙏
If you are suffering from lower back pain, stretching is essential and these exercises are very good. Just remember, best is to do it everyday. Even if you do not feel major pain in the morning.
I never Knew the pain I was feeling, more while driving long, has a name. Cant thank you more for addressing it with easy to do home remedies.
Best videos ever! Have had lower back spinal decompression but still have sciatic pain and especially sore quads on both sides. These exercises are most helpful. I love that they don’t require any special equipment and can be done almost anywhere and are so well explained. Wish I lived where I could come and see you! You’re the best! 😊🤗
P S.wish I had a book with all these exercises in them.
Thanks. Dave
Thanks for watching!
Thank you so much! I have been struggling for 2 days with sciatica. These stretches worked wonders.
Thank you sir for your exercise tips I have been suffering from this pain for 6 years I am feeling relaxed now after i followed all your instructions. Appreciated 🙏 love and peace from india.
Thank you so much 🥰
Glad you're getting relief!
Did it cured your sciatica
Dr. Rowe, these free instant relief exercises have given me more relief than hundreds of dollars spent on supplements and digital exercise programs. For me they really work and give me instant relief and I'm able to work with your exercise costing me absolutely nothing. I cannot thank you enough.
Thanks for watching!
I have stretched my sciatic leg pain using a version of the figure 4, but sitting in a chair that is solid, not overstuffed.
I place the affected leg’s ankle on the other knee, similar to this video.
Then I bend forward toward the ankle as far as I can and hold a few seconds, feeling the stretch as long as I can without increasing pain.
It releases a lot and can be done again as desired.
Sometimes sitting is all I can manage when the sciatic hurts.
All this is a bunch of horse crap I've been looking at many videos this has been two weeks of excruciating pain I even bought a beactive Plus which I can't make out if it's helping not helping I think my mind wants it to help and so it does sometimes but again cannot tell. As far as all these instant pain relief and yada yada I have yet to find one where I've done it and actually felt better for more than 10 minutes like this guy says here The only relief I get is sitting down unfortunately I work in home renovation and that cannot be done sitting down.
What I don't understand is as far as I see that my nerve is being pinched stretching isn't doing crap the next step they talk about surgery why can't they just make a small surgical opening move the nerve away so it's not getting pinched That's the part of somebody has an answer for that then I will thank you immensely My handle is Terry.dob
@@terrydob I know how you feel, just keep trying strengthening and stretching in moderation, and pair it with some moderate lifting (dealifts and squats) at the gym if you can. I also love going to our local pool and sitting in the spa. At the end of the day my problems are still there and sometimes it feels utterly hopeless. I also don't understand why there aren't any simple solutions like the one you mentioned.
How on earth did you get your ankle on top of your other knee with sciatic leg pain on a chair? Sitting on a chair, my right buttock is painful. I can do it when on my back, but I can’t come close to getting a straight #4 with my right leg over the left knee. I find it difficult to stretch and feel excruciating pain in my thigh just when tieing my shoelaces! I have to go to a staircase and place my right foot on the 2nd step.
I cannot thank you enough for sharing these videos! Every time I tried I had a quick pain relief 😊
I'm definitely going to try these exercises. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!!
Hope the exercises help!
@DrRowe I hope so too, thank you!
😃 Thank you so much, the first 2 exercises have helped me instantly. I feel the relief in my leg. Thank you again!
Wonderful!
I have 2 stretching exercises that I used- #1 standing -pain side-next to a table, I’m a 5’7” tall HS teacher -I find a student desk the perfect height for this stretch ( not during class of course 😊), lift bend knee leg and place inner thigh on desk . The stretch begins immediately, to deepen stretch begin bending standing leg. #2 lying on a flat surface, I usually do this one lying in bed, bend knees comfortably up, thighs together, begin sliding lower legs at 90 degree angles, out away from their respective knee. Both of these stretches relieve pain and pressure on the tricky sciatic nerve.
I've been trying certain sciatica exercises. I just learned afew more of yours which will try. You went through these slow & well and to be able to help me I appreciate it. Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
OMG I did first 2 exercises and now 100% pain free!!
That's wonderful!
Thank you Doctor. You are amazing. I will try your exercises because I do think I suffer from sciatic pain. God bless you.
One of the most important, helpful videos on TH-cam! Thank you
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Can I just say, it hasn’t been as long for me as it has been for many other people, I’ve only been struggling with this for 1 month. But I literally couldn’t do anything anymore. No standing, picking things up, cooking, nothing was possible. Even coughing or laughing hurt like hell.
So, I have researched a bunch and I have done all the tricks, flossing, figure 4, hip openers, etc. but the one you showed?? Lying on the bed, legs hanging down, and then reaching up and to one side??////????? I CAN NOT describe the feeling during and after. THANK YOU SO SO SO SO SO MUCH! I’m sorry, I’m just overwhelmed, bless you!
This is a great video, however I was just down for 3 days with horrible sciatica pain. Getting down on the table, belly down would have been impossible with the kind of pain I was in. I will definitely try the standing up ones “IF” this ever happens again. Thank you for the information!
I don’t suffer from sciatica very often, but when I woke up this morning the pain was really bad going down my left leg. And I remember the last time this happened I had done some exercises that helped. At the end of the video the two stretches laying on the bed were the ones I did before that helped. And they helped me again. Thank you so much for this video and I shared it for my neighbor
Glad it helped you, and thanks for sharing!
The one on the bed! Wow! What a major release and feel of relief! I suffer daily with sciatica from bulging disc's and slipped vertebrae.
This is such a helpful video! I’m a personal trainer and former ATC. I’ve had several clients in my career who’ve unfortunately sustained some type of sciatic compression/injury but now, sadly it’s me lol I have used these exercises in the past, with the exception of the doorway stretches, which don’t seem to help me much. The traction and figure 4 have been successful! To further progress the glute bridge, I’ve also included the hip thrust as a major glute strengthening exercise. It’s essentially a shoulder elevated glute bridge. It can be done with no added weight but progressed by adding weight via a dumbbell or barbell, and then using a hip circle band will really get those glutes firing! Thanks for all the good info! I have never experienced pain like this, so I need all the help I can get!
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Thank you so much Dr. Rowe, I followed your video did the 4 exercise today, it really help, I do not feel pain that much now, thanks again. Ciao
Glad you're getting relief!
Thank you. I am from S.A. and a elderly lady. Your exercises for sciatica is excellent. Thank you. Rona v.d. Merwe
Hello and thanks for watching!
I have been suffering from sciatic nerve pain for over 2 years .I hope this video helps me to get rid of that pain .thank you so much for this wonderful video
You have helped me so much. Thanks Doc 🙏🏻
Glad to hear that!
Very informative....i need this because i have had experienced sciatica pain.GOD BLESS YOU for this.
What a perfect presentation...easy to see & hear exactly what how & why to do each exercise! I need this right now....sciatia has been bothering me lately
Glad it was helpful!
Dr. Rowe, with your TH-cams, you helped me to get rid of the computer hump and to be more conscientious of my posture in everyday life. Thank you for doing this - I have zero trust in the practitioners in my location because they provide symptom cures and not problem cures. You are a God send and doing God’s work. May God bless you!
Glad the exercises are making a big difference for you, and keep at it!
I'm putting this vid in my SAVE list . Thank you very much !
Hope the exercises help you for a long time to come!
Thanks doctor, I have been suffering for this more than 10 years, hoping this will help me, I'm starting this exercise
Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.
Thanks, Doc. I always have this right upper leg pain to the center of my lower back problem and your exercises are a relief.
Glad the exercises are helping!
Thank you for an excellent presentation, I’ve had lower back problems for 20 years, two surgery’s, plus many FR ablations, no improvement. Can’t wait to try these exercise’s. Again, thank you.
Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.
Very good exercises, I remember some from therapy a few years ago. I had a lumbar laminectomy in 2020 but the pain is returning so I will memorize this routine. Thanks(The Rowe family name is a branch on the family tree) Alabama and Arkansas.
Hello and thanks for watching!
Thank you for this video. I have had sciatica and now meralgia parenstetica. This causes numbness and pain at the same time. Osteoporosis is causing this, has been going on for two years. These exercises are a god send to me so much relief. Thank you again many blessings to you.❤️🌹
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the videos. I just recently came across your channel and I love it. I'm in my early 70's, and have had 12 spine surgeries in the last ten years due to osteoporosis and spontaneous fractures. I'm finding a lot of relief doing your exercises. The only difference is, I'm taking it very slowly so as to not cause compression fracturing. Again, thanks for your videos.❤💜💙👍👍
Glad you're getting relief!
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Hi, I have to say that this is the greatest stretching exercises I have ever tried in my life I have a herniated disc and it's always hurting all day long but since I've been doing your stretches the pain is completely gone as long as I keep doing it thank you so much for this because I am always in pain and now my sciatic is finally reacting to this bulge I have and so thank you so much
This is the best video ever!
I was hurting this morning, 12 hrs later im almost completely pain free!
That’s fantastic!
I'm watching all these and reading these reviews if I could get relief for 6 hours during work I would be happy forget about 12 hours this is going on for 2 weeks and I've been told this could take a couple months and it's hard to renovate homes when it hurt with every step in my calf my ass cheek my thigh...
@@terrydob it took about 2 months of working at it and doing exercises to strengthen my hips before i got a more permanent relief. Though like i said it targeted the right area for me.
If its not working for id encourage you to try other stretching and exercises. And find a chiropractor intrested in helping.
Good luck to you.
I have been adding some of your suggested stretches into my routine for sciatica and they are helping me. Thank you Doctor.
Great to hear!
I love the way you explain how to do the exercise. It’s clear and very straight forward. Thanks, your a big help.
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing will try it I'm a lady always having this pain will be grateful taking me through this exercise thank you
Just discovered your channel and your thorough and detailed explanations are awesome!
Glad you found the channel, and thanks so much for watching!