Say Goodbye to Sciatica Pain: 3 Simple Stretches That Work
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Follow these three easy steps to get rid of sciatic nerve pain fast.
0:00 Introduction: What is sciatica?
0:45 How to relieve sciatica in three steps
1:28 Step 1: Reestablish the curve
3:10 Step 2: Stimulate opposing sciatic nerve
6:50 Step 3: Stretch the quad muscle
7:30 Thanks for watching
In this video, we’re going to talk about three easy steps you can use to fix sciatic nerve pain.
What is sciatica? Sciatica is pain that travels from your lower back down the back of one leg.
90% of the time, sciatica pain is due to a problem with a spinal disk.
The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the body. It runs from your lower back to the bottom of your foot.
Before you use these three steps to help get rid of sciatic nerve pain, rate your pain from 1 to 10. You’ll rate your pain again after you're finished.
Here’s what you’ll need the following things:
• A foam roller OR a towel to roll up
• A tennis ball OR someone who can lend a hand
Try these three steps for getting rid of sciatica.
Step 1: reestablish the curve in your lower back
Sitting too long can cause your natural lower back curve to straighten out. Reestablishing this curve is important for getting rid of sciatica.
Simply take your foam roller or towel and lay on it with it under your lower back for five minutes, twice a day. Watch the video at two minutes and twenty seconds to see how it’s done.
Step 2: Stimulate the opposing sciatic nerve
Never stimulate the side of the nerve that is causing you pain. If you have pain on your right side, massage the left side.
If you don’t have someone to help massage the back of your leg, use a tennis ball under your leg while sitting or laying.
Watch the video at three minutes and thirty seconds to see how it’s done.
Step 3: Stretch the quad muscle on the same side you have sciatica
You want to stretch your quadriceps on the same side you have pain. You can do this by holding one leg up with your hand while holding onto the back of a chair or other solid object.
Watch the video at seven minutes and fifteen seconds to see how it’s done.
Try these three steps and rate your pain again. Let me know what your results are in the comments below.
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Thanks for watching. I hope this helped explain the best way to get rid of sciatica. I’ll see you in the next video.
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I had sciatica pain for three days and couldn't get off the bed. I checked on TH-cam if Dr Berg had done a video on Sciatica and found this video. I rolled the towel and placed it under my lower back 3 times and like magic when I got off the bed and stood up my pain was gone! It is the month of Ramadan and I pray that Allah blesses you and your family. You are truly a gift to all the people. Thank you so much wonderful Dr Berg. 🌟🙂
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I have had siatica for 2weekswhat tablet can I take to helpme
I feel for you 😢. I know. Living alone. Luck to you.
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Bless you have a wonderful day 💛 😅
I needed to come back and thank Dr Berg. After two weeks of excrutiating pain, my pain went away in literally 5 min after doing excercise number 1. My husband helped me get up of course. I was in so much pain while I had the towel underneath. When I got up, I was in tears and said I hate my life. In those 5 minutes, i must have adjusted my lumbar and as result, the nerve was no longer being pressured. 8 hours later, I am able to do my therapy stretches pain free. This exercise will be a part of my life now. Morning and night. I never ever want to experience this awful pain again. Again, thank you!
How’s it been since??
I am pain free. Between stretches and PT, finally back at gym doing my regular routine. I get discharged from PT next week. I now know that my nerve got upset due to my piriformus muscle. Glad its not a disc issue.
Oh my god, all this time I was massaging my husband’s sciatica leg 😢 he has pain on his right leg for the past 2 years. We were doing it all wrong. Thank you Dr. Berg 🙏 and we are so happy to have found you 🙏
I am a 48 y.o. Turkish male.The opposite leg strech worked immediately.The pain has gone away.I send you my greetings and best wishes from Turkiye.Thank you very much doctor.
Wonderful! You're very welcome.
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The exercise #3 amazingly made my sciatic nerve pain go away in seconds! I had pain for the last 2 month, did MRI and doctors believed wrongly the pain came from a herniated disc. All the exercises I've done previously had no effect. The quad stretch amazingly took my #8 level pain down to zero instantly. I'm so happy. Thx Dr. Berg!
I don't know what inspires you to do these videos, but you are a godsend! I have been suffering lower back pain for 5 days with 4 days to go on our family's Cedar Point trip. I noticed your thumbnail after I told my wife "the pain is starting to move down my right leg". My wife then messaged my left leg, as instructed, and then OMG! I then immediately started doing the stretches and then "OMG! OMG! OMG!'" I said. I can touch my toes! I will be stretching from now on and will watch my sciatic nerve from now on. Thanks, Doc.
Wow, so glad I found your channel. All your back videos are helping me so greatly. You show real research and explain everything so well and cover what other doctors on here don’t. Proper diet, supplements, and body movements that make a real difference, thank you very much! Sharing to everyone I know.
I AM DOING NOW I BELIEVE I WILL BE BETTER WHEN I FINISHED ,THANK YOU DR BERG🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏YOU LIVE SAFER ❤❤❤❤❤
I was a truck driver for 12 years and started having sciatic pain within the first year. I'm now 35 and it comes and goes with minor discomfort, but the last few days it's been so flared up and really painful. It's funny how this video popped up in my recommended videos haha. I needed this. Thanks dude! 🤙
Same, been a problem for the last few weeks, and here’s the help! 😅 love the synchronicity!
You know your phone is listening to your conversations right? Then give you suggestions...
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Dr. Berg, not related to sciatic nerve, but was facing right shoulder pain, along phrenic nerve and lost two days of my sleep. Your videos saved me now. In fact I bought your massage tool too. Applied gentle pressure right below my liver, around gall bladder area for 3 mins. Boom, all the pains went away. Root caused and figured out wrongs I did in last few days in my diet. Super excited seeing how fascinating and amazing your videos are and helping people. Thank you be blessed stay healthy for ever and count the blessing. 🙏
HI FROM SCOTLAND X THANK GOD FOR YOUR VIDEO ....OMG WHAT A RELIEF....THANKYOU ...CANT WAIT TO SEE OTHERS....MANY THANKS X
Thank you Dr Berg. The knowledge and effort you put into helping people understand health is very much appreciated. So grateful❤
How do you always know what I am facing right now ..
Thank you so much, DR. Berg
I literally was like Yes! I have this issue and how does he always know lol
Glad you found it so helpful!
me too! But it's in my hip area and lower. Gotta try these therapies.
Wow, I have 2 family members dealing with Sciatica & this is just what they need! Thanks so much, Dr. Berg!
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Did it help?
I watched your video about sciatica, and using copper if the condition was genetically caused. Well, I experimented and the copper not only helped with the sciatica, but helped the inflammation in my knee and shoulder. I had my meniscus repaired last summer and was left with inflammation from the arthritis in my knee. From limping around on my knee, I developed sciatica. I had treatment but was left with some pain. The copper was a last resort for and it helped with both my knee and back. I can’t stand a long time on my knee but it is so much better thanks to you. Keep the videos coming, they have really helped me.
Gm just seen this pain or no pain its great insight bless you and all that you do
We really need more doctors like you.
I agree, the local doctors get all of us to take antidepressants to remove pain from neuropathic issues and loads of side effects where diet of fruits for antioxidants vital moods and b vitamins help greatly with neuropathy along with the real docs helping others to get out of pain in steps online fantastic work as so many we see from reading comments have suffered weeks of pain if we can manage in 3 steps to remove its fantastic doctor service thanks so much more docs need to be like yourself and not just prescribe a mask of pill root cause is key now we as we came a long way with covid finding sciatica issues we should have in steps knowledge out there is powerful equipment
I tried your technique, Dr Berg, as I was watching your video for the first time. Thank you for the relief. Sharing your knowledge the way you do has helped me in so many ways. Eternity to you.
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You are an excellent teacher.
It’s been a week and I’ve been doing stretching exercises. I’m still in pain but getting on my knees and laying on the sofa has helped relieve some pain. I will try these techniques.
Dr. Berg, you're like the Bob Ross of doctor's when your explaining techniques. Meaning, your voice is soft spoken, but it's a good thing! Thank you for these awesome videos, please keep up the great work. 👍
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My pai is 8 .
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The Bob Ross of Happy Knees!!!!!😊
Popped out on recommended videos at a right time, been suffering for almost two years now. Thank you Doctor I needed this.
Sure thing. Hope that this video is helpful to you.
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Thank you so much I just did the third method and instantaneously reduced my pain to almost zero. ❤
Omg I have been in so much pain for weeks. I did this and the relief was instant. My back is still sore but I no longer have that intense nerve pain. Thank you so much ❤❤
Pain was an 8 and after the steps was 0, and now is still zero 5 hours later!!! I have studied so many videos and books and no relief, absolutely AMAZING Dr. Berg!!! Thank you so much!!!! ❤️🙏😇👏
Very glad to be of help.
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@@franklingames9987 how are you now?
10. The pain is unbearable
@@gk8226 Sciatica can also be caused by a vitamin B1, B6, or B12 deficiency. He has a video on how to figure out which one it is and what form of supplements to get
I have Radiating pain in my left leg and some times short episodes of numbness. I have been diagnosed for sciatica. Thanks for your video doctor.
Just got sciatica so came here for Dr. Berg’s advice. He’s been healing me for years lol thank God for Dr. Berg .
This guy is a genius . The rolled up towel immediately relieved the tension and gave me instant relief. I probably have to do more of it to get complete relief.
I had right leg sciatic pain for over 10 years.
Turned out to be piriformis syndrome. Yoga pigeon stretch fixed it instantly.
I've been pain free for over a year!
I am wondering about this myself. My pain is quite centralized in my right buttock, like a constant cramp. When I palpate my right hip and buttock area, I feel numerous knots and round bumps. All is quite tender. My pain travels to the front of my thigh, not the back, and then the front of my lower leg or shin, skipping my knee. It doesn't go all the way into my foot. The pain in my glutes is unbearable. I have three herniated disk with one big one (5/7 mmm) where MRI states possible nerve impingement. The only thing is that I read that piriformis syndrome feels worse by sitting, which doesn't apply. The only relief I get now is sitting. I cannot lie down or stand, never mind walking, without severe pain.
Been working this program for almost three weeks woke up the last two days with no pain so I'm just going to keep doing all this and stretching Thanks Doc
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Bout to put this in my life! Thanks!
Amazing. This helped so much. Pain to the point that I couldn't sleep and completely better for right now.
Been dealing with this sciatic pain for a while gonna give your advice a shot..thank you so much for helping folks out...you are a very kind man thank you Dr. Berg much appreciated
did it work out ?
Gabapentin 2 will stop in a few hours
Dr. Berg, how do you always know what problems I'm facing?!
Love the info. Thanks.
So true he always know what you suffering from😊
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Something connecting
his cat is a psychic🐱👍🏿
He explained this very good 👍
Amazing, thank you Dr Berg!🥰
Hi Dr. Berg thank you so much for all the videos you made. it's all very helpful and informative video. Keep up the good work, more power and God bless! 💖💖
Wonderful presentation.keep up
It's so crazy, I have been having so much pain trying to sleep with this pain in my left side sciatic nerve! Can't wait to try this!
Please see my comment, you could have what I had! 🙏🤣 Sleeping was so painful at the time.
Me too and sleep is a no-go lately. My left side is my issue as well. Good luck to you and may healing come to you as well
Friend of God I know the feeling I have this in both of my legs. I have difficulty sleeping! I think it is now affecting my digestion. Try and see if you can sleep on your tummy for a bit.
His videos on pain and on sleep will also help.
@@Annie-ZA just read your comment asking them to see your message to see if they had the same issue. Mine started on my left buttock no bigger than a finger print area then went onto the muscle then when that was getting better, it went to my left thigh. That’s where it is now.
Thank you so much for that blessed video
Thank you very much for this great video. It helped me so much. Most of the pain has disappeared.
This is my biggest headache and has often has hindered me from working out. Thanks for the share!
This is a very common problem, one that I've experienced, and once again Dr. Berg's provided very helpful information to his viewers.
9 pain level. This is amazing info! Thank you!!
I searched other videos on TH-cam and did the exercises and my sciatica got worse. I did these simple stretches/exercises and the pain was reduced immediately by 50%. Thank you, Dr Berg.
Amazing. Thanks for trying this out. Happy this worked for you.
My fiancé has sciatica and we’ve been doing the first two stretches from your previous videos. They absolutely work! We will incorporate the quad stretch from this video. Thank you.
So glad to hear they helped!
@@Drberg What videos? I need relieve now!!
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Amazing!
@@dr.almaaniebue1204 search, “Best stretches for nerve pain sciatica relief-Dr. Berg” and “How to fix sciatic nerve pain fast - Dr. Berg.”
Thank you very much Dr Berg, these videos are very helpful and informative. Can you please make a video about psoriasis; how it can be reduced and prevented. Thank you ☺️
Have a Healthy Gut Keep your Digestion effective . Take Natural cold water bath twice Daily. Eat fruits in night
Oh look at him looking all good with the beard.
@@sakthimilstoremilltec1709 Which fruits are the best to eat? Thank you.
He made videos on psoriasis. And the need to avoid sweet fruits! If you search “Dr Berg” and “psoriasis”, for example, you will see some of his answers. Some are possibly easier to find on his website or by asking his staff.
@@experimenthealthyketo83 Thank you!
Wow,I have my grand father is dealing with sciatica and this is just what they need. thanks very much
Thanks for this video Dr Berg, I will try this. Great advice.
You're very welcome.
I've been doing similar stretches for 4 months & my pain threshold is now around 40%.
I am hoping to get it as low as 15% because of historic wear & tear. Enjoyed the tutorial.
I was diagnosed with arthritis but I fell on my left side and ever since I fell on my left side the inner side of my left leg up to my hip hurts when I walk on it what could that be from and it hurts everyday and every night
I've been searching for the answer, thanks for the video you share ❤❤❤
I've had sciatica problems for twenty-five years Dr. Berg! Thank you so much for this information, it will really help me. Have a wonderful day everyone!⚘❤
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@@Drberg Could you possibly add the video links that popped up during this video into this video description like it's normally done?
Neuropathic pain from injured tooth in the jaw and trigeminal, anything to do besides lower carbs, anti inflammatories?
@@lindajohnson2149 Yes, please do add the link. Didn’t catch the “card” for it/the pop up before another ad started, so have to search in the search bar
I've had it for 16 but I have a few herniated discs ..let me try these
Omg what a relief thanks for the advice I'll be doing this everyday now one session of it and all ready a difference two years of being so uncomfortable I'd like to say thank you 👍👍👍
Great. Sharing more tips that you can try: www.youtube.com/@DrEricBergDC/search?query=sciatic
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Going into 3rd week of pain deep in hip down the inside of leg into knee. Shooting pain 10+. Thank you. Going to try.
Hi Eric. Mine is about a 6 when I'm trying to get into the ruku - back horizontal to the ground with arms straight and grabbing the knees - position during prayers. Mainly a sharp numbness which feels like lots of nerve fibres are all firing at the same time. Usually takes less than a second to get into this position but during this sciatica stint it's taking me about 5 seconds. I've also noticed that sneezing or coughing whilst in this position and stretching my back, there's no pain. When sneezing or coughing gemerally the pain shots up to about an 8 or 9...
I'm an ICU nurse by trade btw and really appreciate all that you do for the community and the high quality advice you put out there in a simple format.
Alhamdulillah, InshaAllah I have the same results
I was in the emergency room last night and they told me it was sciatica the worst pain. Thank you for the information.
Oh man, a game changer, thankyou thankyou thankyou! ..and the copper related video.
Really very simple exercises.
I've had sciatica for a few years and stretching has helped some. My pain is in my left leg and foot. Thank you so much for your recommendations to reestablish the lumbar curve and stimulate the opposing side. You always have very helpful information.
Buenas.
Se debe trabajar el lado izquierda si me duele el derecho ?
Pura Vida
Gracias
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Are you still free of pain?
This came at a great time, just started taking 12 chlorella 4 3x's a day from watching your other video for digestion, because I can not take hcl or acv. I also learned that I have pain going half way down my left leg from my lower left back (thinking it maybe from my ectopic kidney) and I came to find out it's from inflammation from years of when I smoked, thinking I was eating the right foods (which I was, but not organic).I was doing stretching workouts through Tiffany Rothe over a year ago and felt a shift or something pulling my back where my disks are. Since then I have found new workouts that are excellent and very effective. I can do leg lifts, but can not sit too long and I can only use my recliner 1/4 way up when I'm on the couch. If I'm driving or passenger, I can only sit for a little bit, because it starts to hurt. I am trying to do the lifting the leg bend holding the foot as close to the buttocks as possible like I used to do , but not even close yet, but working at it. Thanks for all your very informative information.
Wow this was clearly explained I got it I'm going g to try this I've centralised the pain so far in moves to move the pain to mid back bottom I got it moved from leg and bum so far in certain exersises today this is interesting to work the other leg for sciatica to reduce off the other main leg wow I knew there was someone out there that can really help others out there as this is awful pain
I've been between 2 and 8 for weeks. Trying towel now...
...tonight was 8. Now I'm at a 2 or 3. Plan to do this twice a day! Thank you, sir!
Was getting lower back pain. Lay down flat, applied pressure to gut and, voila. Sorted. As per Dr Berg's advice on a different video. Man is a genius.
Glad to know that this video helped. Thanks for watching.
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@@Drberg Was this particular video linked during the original video? If so could it also be added in the video description?
As a person who had severe sciatica, I know that maintaining ideal weight takes unnecessary pressure off the spine (if you were overweight). Also, having strong abdominal muscles helps stabilize the spine so really reduces pain. You should strengthen your tummy & lumbar with isometric exercices when you are lying down, even if you have pain. Isometric means you aren't moving your bones, just flexing the muscles without moving your bones. (It's like doing situps without sitting up, and walking without moving your legs, just clenching & releasing the buttocks.) If you have a severe case, cramping might make this a challenge but trying is worth the effort.
how to sit up without moving...
Thank you 😊
I do isometric and it does help
Thank you.
There are you tube videos to show you how to do it
I totally agree. What type of isometric exercises do you recommend?
The clenching of buttocks are good with hip birtis I had pain side of me through the use of an abductor machine lock down and bands which they recommend not to use the abductor as can work wrong muscle areas and cause hip birsis issues to strengthen this use bum clenches a few to strengthen that area and the abbs pelvic areas also hips flexers to become strong as they go weak all bottom areas
Thank u. I will try your advice.
Surely.
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Thank you so much dr Berg. I'll do your 3 steps. In sya Allah.
Awesome. Wishing you good health.
Thank you for your video. Just to point out that hypermobile and / hyperflexible people MAY not feel their sciatic pain with the leg raising you mentioned at the start. I've had surgery etc and have suffered terribly with sciatica, but doing this movement doesn't always give me pain, even though I know there's an issue.
The hip flexor is definitely a contributing factor not only to sciatica but also typical low back pain primarily caused from prolonged sitting and shortening of the hip flexor. Stretching the hip flexors can remove compression to the lumbar where the muscle attaches is to multiple levels of the lumbar spine. I work as a physical therapist and see it very commonly in the senior population that has enjoyed their new La-Z-Boy way too much.
Is about 7-8
I agree I got a lazy boy chair and my hip flexers had issues sitting down
Ive had this for ten years and have visited several 'health experts'. No one could tell me what this problem was. So frustrating. Now at least I have a name and solution. Thanks again dr Berg.
Hello Dr. This is my first time (hopefully the last) that I'm dealing with this unbearable pain for the past 2 weeks. I am looking forward to trying these methods.
Thank you 🙏🏻 thank you 🙏🏻 thank you 🙏🏻.. this really works ❤️.. suffered with sciatica on & off for a few yrs . I cannot believe how effective these 3 movements are .. really appreciate your help & advise Dr 🙏🏻💕
Wonderful. Glad to help!
Dr. Berg, you are amazing. I tried these exercises and my SNP went from 8 to 0. Thank you so much 😭😭😭
Thank you very much for this video. I am having the pain and maybe because of my scoliosis.
This didn't give me immediate relief, but a few hours later, after doing each step, I was 100% sciatica free. And so far today, I am still feeling zero pain. I've searched for and have done so many other stretches, massages, etc to get only minimal improvement. Thank you Dr. Berg for this and the copper recommendation!
Another great video. What do we do if having sciatic pain down both legs in step 2?
Same question.
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Thank you so very much of sharing this General information with us , God bless & Protect us all !
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I didn't know this. I'll give it a try 😮
Thank you
I’ve had Sciatica for almost 20 years, permanent loss of feeling in areas behind one of my legs and stenosis in my foot; including 3 herniated discs. However, these exercises work. What also works are ATI band stretches, a raised middle back pillow (cheap and FSA approved), plenty of exercise (walking the best) and light weight training. Stretching in between sets is the best. You work out and get your stretching done all in one shot. Staying mobile and flexible is very important. The older you get the more stiff you become, so stay limber.
A massager like theragun works for hard to reach areas.
Isn't stenosis in the spinE?
@@JS-te4gz Stenosis is a general medical term that simply means 'narrowing.' It can be used in a number of different ailments all over the body.
@@mitchmiller2382 Ya but it's spinal narrowing that causes the foot pain..no such thing a stenosis of the foot
@@JS-te4gz True.
Thanks for this Eric. I’ve been diagnosed with severe degenerative disc disorder (2 disks). My symptoms are exactly what you mention. I’ll give your methodology a whirl!
Did it help?
OMG thank you so very very much, i haven't slept in 5 days, burning, pain level 10 to the point crying knee down in the calf on left side through my ankle base of my foot into my toes. Exercise 2 with a peanut ball just took away the pain entirely! Ok it came back later put the relief was like nothing I ever experienced!
THANK YOU!
You're welcome. Hope this will help you.
I have an L5S1 herniated disc and had sciatica on my right leg for a year and a half. After having a steroid injection, which helped only for 2 months, the pain returned and every single night before bed I had a 2 hour routine: use my Tens unit on my leg and lower back for 30 min, use my heating pad on my lower back glute and leg an hour, then finish up with massager for 30 min. Most of the time this would let me get to sleep with little pain, but it was getting to the point I was depressed and gaining weight from the pain during the day and eating to cope.
I found some people using foam yoga rollers to push the herniation back in away from the nerve and decided maybe laying on a foam roller would help AND SURE ENOUGH AFTER LAYING ON THE FOAM YOGA ROLER EXACTLY ON MY L5S1 AREA FOR 30 MINUTES THE PAIN HAS LEFT FOR 4 MONTHS NOW. the only thing I do is maintain by using the foam roller once or twice a week to keep the herniation pushed in and hope it heals permanently eventually. In-between roller sessions i sometimes use stretches from the Mckenzie method to help keep it from returning if I've had a long day on my feet or stressed my back.
I was considering quitting my job due to the pain and was beginning to have bad thoughts. Thank God the pain is gone now.
Iam having the same problem here its almost a year but when i lay on roller the pain gets too much more on left leg and i cant even lay on roller for a minute please help me👐
@@apandokkam7466 I'm not a doctor or specialist and not qualified to treat people but i had the same excruciating pain, I literally just pushed through it and focused on relaxing my muscles in my back and also focused on the pain in my leg while i laid there. That sciatica was the worst pain for me and i heavily used a TENS unit every day prior to this just to make it through the day. I also used the TENS unit after rolling the first time but didnt need it after the 2nd week and By the third week the leg pain was gone. I must say there are a few small numb areas on the side and backside of my right leg and I don't notice anything unless I touch it with my finger. I'm 100% fine with that because the pain is gone.
Maybe work your way up over a few days, 1 minute, then 2 minutes, then 3. I think 5 or 10 minutes is a good time, I did 30min the first time cause i was ready to die to get rid of the pain I was so desperate. In fact, most other sessions I would just lay on the roller for 5 minutes to maintain and eventually I stopped. I haven't needed to use a roller in over 6 months. I had changed my buddies tires for him 6 months ago and lifting the tires caused my herniated disc and sciatica to act up and I had to roll twice and back to new again. I just avoid improper lifting now.
Thank you for this. My father has this pain on his left thigh and whatever way I massage him it still didn't go away. Hopefully this method will help now that I know what to do. Thanks Doc!
Am in pain everyday
A hot shower is good to relieve pain. Focus on pain areas.
@@joniegaygreen4277Get some pain pills from the doctor and do stretches.
This is well explained
Glad you found it informative!
Thank you very much Dr
You're most welcome.
Dr Berg I literally have a video in my playlist saved for every situation for you seriously thank you. Now if you are magically trying to fix every issue I have in life could you maybe point me in the right direction for some stretches to help with my hip flexors in the area around The iliac crest
I also saved this video.
If I remember well he made one on this too. Seriously.
I cured my sciatic nerve by stretching my hamstrings and stretching my hip flexors ☺️
Hi there, what exercise did you do and was the sciatica in your leg as well.
@@baronvonjoy5900 Hello 👋 . Yes my sciatica started hurting on the right side of my lower back and the pain shot down my right leg at the top of my calf muscle . It felt like someone was poking a needle on the top of my calf muscle . It’s hard to explain the stretches I did by typing it , but you can TH-cam stretches on how to cure a pinched sciatic nerve if you like to . Have you ever had back surgery ?
@@stevent4955 no never had, why is that ? Are you out of pain now and If so how long did it take you. One other thing I though you should not stretch your hamstrings? Do have or know of, a video of the 2 exercises that you did.
@@baronvonjoy5900 That is a good thing that you never had back surgery . Because I never heard of a successful back surgery . It took me about 3 months to realigned my back . I would do my stretch routine 3 days a week for about 3 months .
@@baronvonjoy5900 Oh yeah , I forgot to answer your original question . Yes , I am completely out of pain .
Always helpful, thanks.
You're very welcome.
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I was sitting on my couch and stretching my body completely,then I got hurt my lower back ,then I sat on my floor with ice on my back ,I went to my bathroom and it was so hard for me to pee with backache .It took me some time to feel better.I tried many exercises but not effective 100% .I tried a therapy called Cupping therapy and bee's bite therapy,even this treatment has reached between 30% and 40% ,I feel much better since July 2022.
Aloha Dr Berg, Always having pain when I'm getting up from sleeping or napping. Pain is 90% of the time a 10. I did the towel under the lower back and the pain went away after several minutes. Thank you for the wonderful advice!
👍same here.
Wow!!Incredible, Praise God!
I am in the same place right now with the pain when getting up. Super stiff for no reason. It loosens after a stretch or two but dang. Going to start doing these asap. I am at week 6 of a bad piriformis, sciatica event left lower back locks up when i try to stand. Frustrated to say the least. Feeling better but not sure when I will recover fully
@@brentpaige9157 I use a(tens unit) to loosen my lower back before I stretch. Also use PURE cbd oil on the area. Stops the pain in the lower back or anywhere instantly but you still need to stretch.
I cannot wait to get home to try this
Thanks Dr 🙏
Anytime!
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I have been taking 300mg of Tramodol daily for the last 4 years. I had the nerve block that didn't work and just made the sciatica worse. I look forward to trying these exercises as I am becoming desperate for a solution. Sciatica is a living hell as everyone here knows.
Thanks Dr❤
Most welcome!
Thanks for the tips. Prior to starting the exercises, my pain level was a 9. after, it was a 3. I will repeat this process until I am completely healed. Thanks again!
From 9 to 3 how long did that take you?
8-9
are you healed?
Yep! I feel so lucky to have found your many tips because I was able to avoid sciatica like I had years ago for over a month 😭😭 I am now wayyy healthier thanks to your hard work 👏🌈👏🌈And I mostly work standing up by the way, even if looking at a screen.
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@@Drberg Thank you doctor for the stretches. I always watch your videos and are helpful to me.
I always feel the nerve only while walking, just a 20 steps I have the pulling pain at the back of the calf muscle. Are there any exercise or remedy to ease my walking.
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Thanks so much
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I’m not sure if I have a sciatica cause extreme pain is only on my butt and it doesn’t go down to my foot. But I will try all of these exercises. Thank you Dr. Berg
I am starting this today, I'm in pain everyday!!! Thank you 🌻
I really hope it helps.
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