For the last 2 years i had lower back pain and a constant pain in the back of my leg that felt like knife stabbing it. I taught a 100% it was sciatica since i had all of the symptoms. 3 months ago, i finally decided to go take a scan to check it out. They found a tumor that grew to the size of a softball. I waited so long that it had already eaten all of my sacrum up to my L4 vertebrae to the point that was nothing left of it. I’m 20 and will probably never be able to run again, do any sports that requires a lot of my legs and even sit on a chair. I had to quit my PE teaching degree and my job. I make this comment for all the people that tries to “though it up” like i did and not seek proper help. You never know how bad a injurie can be and you need to go see a professional about it that can give you the proper diagnose as soon as possible. And if you do have sciatica, this can make you feel better because it could’ve been worse. I hope all of you can have a nice recovery and finally found the life you had before. Have a beautiful day
I had this exact herniated disc about 2 years ago with pain & numbness down to my foot. Watching Bob & Brad (and doing these exercises + how to get in/out of bed etc) helped me more than I can say! I also had physiotherapy for a few months including water therapy in a pool - my symptoms were quite stubborn. It’s a VERY scary situation to be in, often feeling like it’ll never go away but stick at the exercises & work on posture etc & it’ll get you back on your feet (or able to sit down again in my case). I refused surgery as my dad had multiple spine & disc surgeries over the years & they ALL failed to fix things permanently & made his pain worse. God bless anyone suffering from this & Bob & Brad for all your tremendous help!!!!
My husband has three discs completely gone as well as the cartilage plus two bulging discs he has physio, water therapy and a great orthopaedic surgeon advising him but like you, he absolutely refuses to have surgery due to meeting people with similar stories to your father. He would rather the pain and limited mobility in his daily life. (For now). Good luck with your condition.
I struggled for a few years with my L5S1 herniated disc (MRI confirmed) when I was in college, back when I was a weight lifter. Felt like it zapped away my quality of life. Instead of being strong and active, I was in protracted pain, which takes a toll on you mentally and physically, to the point where I was moderately depressed. Anyway, nothing was working. I started doing back hyperextensions on a 45° Roman Chair, just to see what would happen. To my delight, the pain started to lessen. I could tell I was on the right path. Over the coming weeks/months, it helped my back heal, almost completely. I suppose it was a combination of strengthening the lumbar muscles, and activating some blood flow to the area. My recovery continued until I wasn't even thinking about my back anymore. Something to consider.
Yo can i ask your specific exercises. I did planks supermans leg raises and bird dog then made my injury worse. It got better then worse ryt now. Because of that i dont know what to do now
I had Terrible back Pain due to me being overweight and honestly yeah doing that exercise changed my life. If I do it for one session my back Pain goes away for months
This herniated disc thing hits home. I was a very active kid then worked out from 16-20. During my 17 years of age to 21 i sat on a computer A LOT. With bad posture and a bad chair so first things first. If you sit a lot have a good chair and posture and make sure you get up every hour for 5-10 mins and move around. Anyways hurt my back playing ball hockey at 21 played through it. Day every day to the point i could barely lie down and touch my toes. My love for hockey caused me to keep playing through the pain. My back always felt like it was a pinch away from not being able to even walk. Eventually an odd cough or sneeze or jump would have my bed ridden not being able to move for a week.(I never took any ibu profin or pain meds. The odd muscle relaxer which didnt seem to help). 2 years of dealing with a bad back i finally decided it was time. I was 23 and i stopped hockey as i was getting depressed from being in pain every single day for such a young guy. I went to chrio for 3 weeks he diagnoses with a herniated disc/degenerated disc/slight scoliosis in l5-s1. Did some treatment and it made it worst. I then went to PT who doesnt xray or anything and assumed it was a herniated disc and treated my right side for that as that was were the pain was. 2-4 months later and still being very iffy I FINALLY pushed for an mri from a dr who didnt want to give me one, who thought i was too young to have any back problems. ( i hate drs, ill only go if somethings broken and i know i need a cast). Fast forward i got a 2.2cm herniated disc pushing againsst my nerve on my l5-s1. When i heard this it was a relief to know i wasnt going crazy. But then same time oh no, im told it cant be healed. I go back to physio treat my left side now and continue the excercises 3 times a day RELIGIOUSLY the one in 9:25 but i just used my elbows not my hands, i would also try to strech my spine out same time. as well as hanging off the bed in a safe position. what ever stretched my back out and i will say. I AM BACK AT HOCKEY BABY!. My back has never felt better. I dont even do the stretches everyday but i am AWARE that my back will always be prone. I lift with good posture. try to sit with good posture ( the hardest) and i have a whole body warmup routine i do 30 minutes before every hockey game that saves me. IT CAN BE FIXED. I dont know if the herniated disc shrinks or the symptons just go away but you can go back to normal. Thee only issue i have now in life is my dam neck cracking anytime i turn left. No pain but mentally its annoying. I may eventually get that looked at but trying to fix my posture more then i can. ALSO Train your core for bad back issues and lose as MUCH WEIGHT AS POSSIBLE. I also injured my back when i was at my biggest weight. ALL that weight sinks your disc.
Did you noticed a growth in your height? I mean I have 3 discs at least that have been shrinking and one hernia. I'm feeling shorter and I can notice it. I think for Three discs it could be at least 5cm shorter or more right?...
@@dmnC1541 I noticed my poor posture made me feel a lot shorter. I do feel my tallest after doing spine stretches. But i think with age too everyone gets a tad smaller. It's definitly possible to lose 5cm off a bunch of degenerated disc. But that could also be spine alignment (scoliosis). I would recommend spine stretches/focus on good posture/low back/core exercises. If that doesnt help definitely go get an mri. I dont care what a dr says they cant read an xray for shit or symptons. MRI'S DONT LIE. If your on the heavier side loose weight. That will instantly take some stress of your spine.
@@stevencastro2856 Id say my top things that helped it was #1. Replace my beater chair and use a good lumbar support, become aware of how your sitting and honestly try not sitting to long at a time. I prefer standing more then anything these days. 2) That stretch at 9:25 i did it 3 times a day 10-12 reps of 3 sets for roughly a year and a half. I know that sounds like a lot but it truly did help. I still do it oddly here and there when i get flare ups but the flareups are not often. 2) Realise when your back is vulnerable. Did you know after sitting for over an hour your back becomes super fragile for it least 10 minutes. You dont want to lift/twist your back often untill after 10 mins from sitting to long. 3) Any activities that cause you back pain. Make sure to warm up! My hockey warm up is jumping jacks/planks/side planks/ab excercises it least 30 minutes. Prior to knowing my back issue id stretch for 5 mins and what not. I dont even stretch any more till after. I warm up prior. THIS WAS A HUGE GAME CHANGER. 4) When the back is really bad, go to physical therapy it speeds it up x4-5. They use an ultrasound machine and a electric current thing that feels great. 5) Lose weight! At my max i was 215LBS getting a sore back was easy at that point. Im currently 175Lb and feel on top of the world. 6) Workout your lower back in a safe manner. You need to get those weak/tight muscles strong to take the pressure off your spine. Follow these if you are truly determined to fix your back. It wont fix over night and you dont need to go overboard. But if you want it to go back to as close as it was prior i suggest writing these steps down and working towards it! GOD BLESS
Thanks alot guys a herniated disk really puts a giant damper on you mood but videos like this give me hope. You guys really care and your patients are extramly lucky!
This is what these videos need, some infomercial energy and two VERY knowledgeable people who clearly have been working together for so long they finish each other’s sentences. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO.
I am 35 and just had the worst pain on my back ever in my entire life. I feel so comforted knowing this is normal. I think i just got the official welcome card to aging.
Hello from Australia! I’ve been doing your recommended exercises for two weeks and I am now able to do most daily activities without pain or pain relief drugs. After 10 months of crippling pain, I am now almost pain free and life is much more enjoyable. Deepest gratitude to you both and merry Christmas.
@@batuhankarabulut2296 I have 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and facet diseases I am in pain if I don't go to PT or Chiropractor... I hope we recover I understand it's a really bad pain 😢
@@johnnyrodriguez276 oh dude what did you do yourself? I feel you... I have only a bulgging disc but I fell pain I can't imagine you...I hope too it is terrible.
I’m 19 years old and have recently found out I have a herniated disc. This video has helped me to calm down and not stress myself out over this news I’ve received. Very educational!
I'm 22, i'm diagnosed with this. How are you now? What are your symptoms? If if you wish u can share, it will help me ease a little bit of stress, because i keep thinking about it.
Sharing my experience to help others: I suffered from L4-L5 disc prolapse (herniated disc, slip disc) due to lifting heavy weights in the gym. I had constant pain running down my legs, wasn’t even able to sit or walk. It was the worst phase of my life, I was on bed for 4 months completely. Almost 1 year since the injury, I am now able to go out regularly, walk as much I want, only thing that I’m avoiding is running. Doctors gave me muscle relaxants, pain killers which didn’t help. When the effect of pain killers subsided, I felt increase in pain as pain killers increase your sensitivity towards pain. Doctors also recommended for surgery. Many of my family friends, some of which are doctors themselves suggested me to avoid allopathic treatments and surgery; as even after surgery patients report issues and one of my friends had to go for another surgery after 10 years. Being 28 years old, friends and family recommended to take rest and let it heal on its own. As it’s even scientifically proven that the disc heals on its own through disc regeneration. Here’s what really helped me: * Homeopathic medicines: Colocynthis, Avena Sativa, Hymusa Syrup, Rhus Tox, Kali Carb (The first day I took these medicines, I instantly felt the reduction in pain and better mood and sleep. Believe me this reduction in pain was not like that of painkillers. Homeopathic medicines push/trigger your body to heal the injuries on its own) * Maharasnadi Kashayam/Kadha: Ayurvedic medicine to help with joint issues * Avoid sugar, alcohol, processed foods (like bread etc., anything made in a factory) * Spinach (On the days I had spinach, I could clearly feel more reduction in pain the next day. Spinach has a lot of vitamins and minerals, that would have helped the recovery. I tried taking vitamin/mineral supplements as well, but those didn’t have the same effect. Spinach has many compounds other than the commonly known vitamins/minerals like kaempferol. etc. ) * Pomegranate (boosts testosterone just like spinach) * Yoga poses or Physiotherapy with backward bending motion (Initially I was only able to do poses like raising my head up while lying on my stomach, increasing the curvature slowly, later kept doing the cat-cow pose)
@@perlamuniz1081 I'm perfect, back to usual lifestyle. Can easily walk long distances. I think I can, but I still avoid running or gym to not put much pressure on the spine.
I had an herniated disc 2 years Ago . After 1year i was totally Pain free . Testing my limits again . After just 1 bad sleep its back . I forgot how much it hurts . Its been 3 weeks with pain killers and stretching and totally no improvement . I give it 5 days and then i start back in the gym . Last time Every remidy of chiropracter and doctor didnt work . Only pushing myself in the gym . Gave me more Pain and after a couple of days i was Pain free . Goodluck to you all
Oh my word! I've been completely immobile three days and afraid to move for fear of the pain. I watched this simple video and my back was fixed as quick as it was injured. This morning I was so depressed and thought I was doomed to being bent over forever. Who would've guessed something so simple! Appreciate you guys. Thank you!
Recently herniated my l5-s1 and l4-l5 discs... I was scared as shit but Bob and Brad helped me overcome the mental obstacle. Now I can't wait to heal it with PT and rest.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 my dr does stem cells as well and has had less than desirable results for the cost of it. If you get it, let me know here how it worked out! I do a lot of McKenzie stretches and lying around.
@@NeerajLakkapragada you need somthing to lock your feet in the doesnt move. Lay down on your stomach lock ur feet in. U need somthing to grab to pull on that also is stationary. Stretch ur spine lighlty. Do it alot alot. Hold it for 20 seconds at a time. Also watch Athleanx video on bulging discs and do everything he mentions. It could take a week or two but you need to be consistent
I started suffering herniated disc in 2016 at the age of 28, this changed my life: I gained weight and now it’s difficult to do activities and I feel exhausted while playing with my niece. I’m depressed most of the time and I hope one day I could go back to being active again.
@@dingdong6005 I’m doing well, thank you for asking. I was treated for my depression and now I swim and play with my niece in the pool at my home, something I can do without being hurt.
I've been dealing with a bulging disc on and off for years never tried those never was taught those little tricks just did it and I feel great thanks guys 👍🏼🙏🏼✝️ God bless you both
Y’all are great. You promote wellbeing & trying to avoid serious issues. I’m blessed to have a chiropractor & other Doctors with the same caring attitude.
Dealing with this right now. I always find Bob and Brad when I have any pain, anywhere! (Except my broken heart, haha)This is truly a horrible issue. My entire right leg is affected! Burning, tingling, numbness, pain in the hip, back and butt. I have an excellent chiropractor and massage therapist, but these guys have such great tips and tricks to do at home. Thank you Bob and Brad!!
I have 10mm herniation with numbness and weakness to my right leg (mainly calf) it says level 3. After 5 weeks now all pain is gone and leg is better and stronger, but miles away from where it was. Neurologist said that I will recover, so far so good.
I currently have 3 slipped discs in my back, I forget which ones exactly off the top of my head, but the worst one is right at the base of my spine. It causes a lot of pain, stiffness, and numbness to the point I haven't been able to feel my foot or leg properly for well over a year now. I will DEFINITELY be checking out your website. Thank you for being so awesome!
I NEVER comment on videos. But I LOVE you guys! A couple years back you helped me with a shoulder impingement. And now you’ve helped me understand my newest issue: herniated disc. This video has been the best explanation of exactly what is going on. I’ve been seeing a great kinesiologist but this video is next leven. Thanks so much guys!
@@MariaGarcia-zh3se I'm 27 and It's been 5 weeks of sciatica pain from a herniated disk. I decided to finally see a specialist when the pain got unbearable. I am getting an MRI done soon. This has been the worst pain I've ever felt. It has also made me depressed and unable to work out as usual. Best of luck to you two.
@@IzaguirreC hi, i’m going onto month 4 and still have pain but I am about 70% better compared to how I was then but realize now that the recovery process is extremely slow. Hope it gets better for you, don’t loose hope or faith. We will recover from this!
I was diagnosed with disk problems years ago, but was never aware of exercises that could help repair this problem. Thank you, Bob and Brad. I will start doing these, and am grateful that you have videos and PDFS for us to use. You guys are wonder. Thank you.
@5min is my exact injury. I later sneezed and it exploded out even more, I can't even explain that pain. Surgery was unavoidable since my constant 7 pain level went past 10. Post surgery and PT I've been working on lower back exercises & core and have recovered fairly well- but I could do more. Lose more weight, exercise more, walking is now therapy and it helps to align my body. With that said the exercise is key and it can't be understated. I hope you can and actually do what it takes to avoid needing surgery and if you do, recover safely and get your physical confidence back!
The tip I had (was on another vid) was find a movement that STOPS the pain in the leg only. Then do ONLY do that movement for 2-3 days. No other exercises. NONE. Mine was a left sided stretch, could be different for others. Game changer for me. Still have some stiffness, but that sciatic sharpe pain gone.
I have herniated disks, arthritis, degenerative disc disease that discharged me from the Marines. Fast forward 10 years later, when I was trying to lose weight, I aggravated my back and these videos have been very helpful with my recovery.
Do you have chronic back pain I have had this low back pain since August 2020 I don't think im ever going to heal im just worried I'm thinking about just stop working and apply for disability I can't focus at work can't sleep well enough
I’ve been surfing consistently during COVID, and I’m always in the mckenzie protocol or ‘banana’ during take off and paddling has worked wonders for my herniated disc. Previously I was mountain biking and that really aggravated the disc. Love the info guys, super helpful!
I'm 29 years old - I was in a hockey accident back in 2008 and ever since my back has been "shot." I'm trying to get back in the gym because of the last few years I've put on the most weight of my life. I'm happy I found this video/website to help guide me back into a routine that I can do. But at the end of the day, I strongly believe back pain once it starts its forever. I get crippling pain, to the point my lower left back locks and I'm stuck similar to the "banana" position you showed. Its happen now 6 times and when it does I'm stuck for minimum 6 days followed by 2-3 months to be able to walk straight/without support. I've seen specialists and next week I'll be starting physio again - hoping for a better way of life and hopefully get passed this injury. Great video and thank you for not charging for basic/simple information.
I really hope this works. I have 2 herniated disk in the exact region L4, L5 that is talked about here. I have an inversion table. I was climbing inversion degrees once a week. I thought it would do the trick. The pain in my back got better, then as I increased the degrees I expected the pain I endure at night to get better as well. Boy was I wrong. My toes curl and lock by themselves whenever I start falling asleep. I get woken up by nightmarish Charlie horses, shooting pains all through my legs. My toes lock and I can't unfurl them for a while. I am sleep deprived and truly sick of this crap. I have an appointment to see a pain management doctor who is looking to give me epidural shots of steroids. That isn't until the end of July. I've been on the waiting list to see this doctor since May. It seems my life is going to hell in a hand basket. Thank you California, American health care, Bill Gates, or whomever the real presidents of this messed up country are, for making my life a living hell. Hopefully these two specialists can at least help me get some damned sleep. ✌️😑
I'm 39, have had very bad back pain over the past year, went through two sessions of cortisone shots, and have had two MRI scans of my lower back in the past year. I was basically told by everyone that I would need a microdiscectomy. The last thing I want is surgery... You guys might've saved me from that! I'm going to talk to the spinal surgeon in about 2 weeks and ask about the McKenzie Method and PT instead. Thank you Bob and Brad!
Brandon, try a 45° Roman Chair - back hyperextensions. It's the only thing that helped my L5S1 pain, which I struggled with for years. I eventually recovered almost completely (I'd say 98%).
I just subscribed to your channel because you guys are very informative and since I suffer from my lower Back I knew right away you guys were on point with a lot of lower back topics. Keep doing the great work you guys are doing and God bless both of you and thank you.
I injured myself 4 months ago had an MRI, it showed a large herniated disc L5S1. Bad pain from my glute to my foot. Also numb on the left side of my left foot. Couldn’t sleep very well or sit very long. I saw a couple of doctors and they were suggesting surgery but I decided I would just battle though it and read that it can heal on it’s own. So after 4 months I can say now I’ve really come along way with recovery. I still have a little bit of pain if I’ve been sitting for to long and my numbness is still there but not as bad. For anyone suffering in the early stages just hang in there and don’t make any rash decisions. There is hope when you think there’s not
It’s not morning but I’ve been laying in bed for a couple of hours unable to get up. I finally had the idea to look up how to get out of bed. The second one got me out! Thank you!!
They have tiktok too?! Legends! Just found out I have a herniated disc today, I collapsed out of the shower due to pain. I’m going to get a consult from a neurosurgeon
I need that mattress soooo bad, I have DDD and severe right side rediculopothy- C4-5 C6-7 are shot and I'm currently in PT to avoid surgery at all costs. love your videos , they help tremendously!
I had 3 disk have already ruined, they are pushing the nurve it makes me have severe pain when i stand up or siting down, almost i get pain in every position. After 2 weeks from nonstoping pain, it went down to my left leg throbbing badly. 5 types of drugs i was prescribed but not helping. I pray for all people who are sufferring, God is merciful.
I went to a neurologist for months,he never said it would ever heal. I was so scared,I had a thoracic herniated disc and some bulging disc from falling and hitting my back on a cement step. Thank goodness it is now better. Very painful.
Ooh I’ve had 3 herniated discs in the past year…all starting from a work injury I’ve done 8 months of PT Multiple ESI’s A nerve block Sadly no relief Not only that my doctor told me I have discs of an 80year old….so that’s just great
@@clairezita4145 I hope your condition has improved since you posted your original comment. Mine is currently much better, however I am terrified to bend over or even pick up my own child so I don't repeat the same mistake.
Since my L-5 is out of place toward the back. Then I'm going for and MRI (don't have the appt yet.) soon. I just started Gabapentin and since it takes so long to start working, I'm also on Hydrocodone. I honestly think surgery will be my only option so I won't have to keep taking meds. Pain meds are a bandage, I will be talking to my PA-C when the MRI results come in about surgery instead of excersizes and physical therapy, whatever is quickest! I have so much to do!! Last July I fractured my pelvis due to BP meds that knocked me on my ass, literally after being told it might make me dizzy. That's an understatement. I don't need to go into the whole thing, but the sciatica started the beginning of July. I was given an appointment to see "my" PCP for, maybe you'd better sit down, for Sept.12, needless to say she is no longer my PCP. I was lucky my new PCP had a cancellation so I went to see him. Believe it or not he actually spent 45 minutes with me instead of 5. He listened to me without looking down like the other person did. Anyway, we're finally getting the ball rolling. I wonder if we'll ever have real MDs ever again. I think now only surgeons are real doctors.
Thanks for the info self diagnosed with a herniated disc. Work as a laborer and sit at the computer when not working. Calf twitching which I initially thought dehydration but after hydrating like crazy the twitching continued for at least a month now. Working on my posture sitting and sleeping has helped slightly but hopefully these exercises work and I have not permanent damage to my 29 year old body lol with my symptoms so I definitely see a specialist would ne my only question thanks!
Really great video and lots of thorough explanations for what’s going on and how to help reduce the symptoms. You two have a fun back and forth. Thanks for the information!
5:43 That's why I never knew if my herniated disc was caused by my stint in the army or whether it was a pre-existing condition. They only did chest x-rays so we don't know about the spinal condition.
I did the 'Road Kill' move 10:40, had no pain and it felt good, but the next day I actually feel like Road Kill! *-* I can't stand on my right leg! What happened? I have a lot of pain on the outside of the hip. Can I fix this?
Thank you very much for these videos.I have been suffering from lower back pain due to a herniated disc. Baby push-ups have greatly helped and improved my posture as well. I thought about selling my motorcycle due to my back but after couple of weeks of push ups i am now able to ride and feel comfortable afterwards. I will keep working out and hopefully get even better.🙏🏿
I messed up my lower back deadlifting in January this year, and I’ve been with pain ever since and stopped deadlifting since then. I know a bit of the anatomy of the lower back so I tried treating it myself with stretches and I’m surprised that I got many of those stretches correct, I just don’t do them as often. Seating in car and standing for too long is also annoying eventually and this video helped me a lot especially with the programs they spoke off🙌🙌🙌🙌
I have been suffering from undiagnosed severe bilateral foot pain. It comes and goes. Can it present like this without any back pain? Would really appreciate an answer.
Im 25 and i think i have this for 2 years now. Those sharp pain when you unconsciously slump. Really sucks i cant weight lift and get my body look fit. Cant even get something i dropped without looking weird with unnatural squat.
Hello guys and thank you ! I’ve three building disks a pelvic bulging disk and a bone edema off the right back weak hips hip lesions pelvic lesions After a motorbike accident I landed in my sacral at 40 I train every day out of pain and into stability Not easy but I’ve a body of an athlete half my age I’m an example of what healthy is 5ft6 57 kilos BMI 22 So no excuses you must take care of the temple you have to train daily in one way or other
Help! 2017 I was diagnosed with sciatica nerve. For years off and on chronic pain . Ibuprofen 800 mg. 3 years later then tramadol 50mg.2020 legs gave out with very painful strapping in both leg butt to angle. Started talking gabapentin and tramadol. Since then the only movement I would make myself move around but only around my room and to my doctor's. Which is not very often. Plus I'm incontinence both. Anyways on may 3, 2023 was diagnosed with 4-5 herniated disc, pinch nerve, and lumbar st
Hi guys. I've been having some right hip pain for a few years now. I'm 53 and been lifting weights for almost 40 years. I first started noticing it the day after doing squats or heavy deadlifts, then eventually could feel it in the hip while doing squats. I experimented with doing hack squats instead and that seemed to help, but for the past few months the hip pain was becoming more constant and since I stand and walk a lot at work (12 hour shifts), it is now hard to deal with. I quit doing deadlifts a couple months ago and still no improvement. So I saw a couple doctors in which they both thought it was bursitis of the hip. I got a cortisone shot and it did not help. So today I went back for a follow up and he now thinks it could be a herniated disk. Insurance most likely won't cover an MRI without some form of treatment first so he suggested trying some physical therapy first and also gave me a script for a stronger anti-inflammatory than ibuprofen. Just wondering if you guys think I should try the therapy or would just using some of your exercises and stretches first? I did go to a chiropractor a couple times, but it didn't seem to help and that hip adjustment really hurt. Also I know I should probably stop doing all forms of squats at least for awhile, its hard to do as I don't want to lose my muscle mass that has taken years to gain. I have been going lighter with higher reps and that doesn't hurt as bad. Also what else should I avoid for awhile? I do about all the common bodybuilding exercises and heard that the leg press may sometimes aggravate the condition, but also just learned that overhead presses and possibly even the ab machine and rotator machine for the obliques could possibly cause issues. I do all of these and never noticed pain while doing them (except for the deadlifts and squats at times). I did start using the back extension machine instead of dead and the doctor said that should be ok, but just want to be sure as its similar to hypers. Thanks in advance for any advice guys!
You guys have cured me of Carpal tunnel, a neck issue now unfortunately I’ve got a prolapsed disk... I’m 57 my job is a lot of bending forward. I believe I will recover fully 🤗 Thanks guys xxx
Hello @Bob & Brad, your videos are great, and I thank you for sharing them, I have been diagnosed with L5/S1 herniated disc problem, I have lots of pain down my left leg from my lower leg, I have dealt with many different types of cramps down my leg especially down at my calf and a burning sensation at bottom of my feet, Dr says I can get it fixed surgically and have some sort inistesia to try and give some pain relief and try to get fixed, so my question is that does it make any difference if I try to fix it before surgery or should I go ahead with surgery, I am in my mid 30s! TIA
It really depends on how intense the herniation is. The first therapy I did was mcanzie and I’ve never felt that much pain when I did these practices. My savior was ADT therapy (auto decompression), it is simple like macanzie but based on how the name’s says, decompressing the herniated disk. I really recommend it, keeps me alive since 2014.
@@proffesorsnipe2947 No, actually i've never met someone who's got a fully healed herniated disk. But i'm almost 100% painless most time of the year (currently i have some leg pain but it's not intense at all and it's because i work from home and my seating situation didn't help my back). When i have 'the' predictive hernia indicated pain i do the workout of the ADT therapy for a few days and that's all.
@@mohanasharma352 Yes i can, but i don't find it comfortable - at least the sitting part. If i have to sit for long hours then i'll change position often or stand up time to time.
Thank you!! Just diagnosed from MRI @ L4, L5 disc rupture. Finally found cause of unending back pain all the way down to top of foot pain making it difficult sometimes to walk. I appreciated you mentioning the link for exercises. Pain management treatment shouldn't be too far off now for treatment. I din't even want back surgery....EVER!! Subscribed!! God bless!! Thanks again. 👍💥💫🫠
Hi, do you want to fix your slipped disk I’ll tell you how without spending a fortune, I had it and suffered for over 2 years, cost me a small fortune on acupuncture, massages , sports therapist etc. etc. ….. nothing worked until I went to a swimming pool, not to swim but just to go in a corner in the deep end , all you need to do is hold on to the corners of the pool with your arms and hands and let your body stay in a vertical way, gently sway your sides and legs left to right without tensing your body for some minutes and then relax until you feel comfortable to repeat for at least 30/40 minutes. I done this twice in a week and my pain was completely gone. Try it , you have nothing to lose except the entry fee for the pool. Whatever the outcome please let me know, been unable to walk or do most things it’s something I don’t wish on anyone, if I can help it would be a great satisfaction for me and won’t cost you hardly anything, all the best.
Hi there dont know if anyone responds to these but want to have some advice from people who know had my back pain for around 6 7 months now one morning twisted to right side and felt it go. I went to private physio they said it was hamstrings i knew it wasnt that so pushed onto doctors to get a mri. Waited around 4 months to even get one got the results reasonably quick and have a L4/L5 herniated disc i got given exercises to do which i have a poor relationship with i do them one day push through the pain and then seem to be doing me bad but then can do them one day and feel a little better. Then i pushed more and managed to get a Corisol injection it has helped my sciatica however i am still in a awful amount of pain. I am now been offered surgery not sure which one they are offering cause nhs are taking to long to decide because of me being 17. I cannot keep going on like this but i dont want to have surgery then few years down the line i am in same situation. If anyone has advice or things they recommend if u have been bothered go read this much appreciated i hope people read this im in a desperate situation.
I didn't think you could just push the disk back in since it's made up of two parts. The first part of the ring is called the anulus fibrosis, made up of type 1 collagen. It actually holds the gooey stuff inside the ring, which is called the Nuclus pulpuses, which is about 83% water. Once the pulpuses starts the leak out it means the anulus is already ripped and then the pulpuses starts to leak out towards the nerve, which triggers an auto immune response which cause white blood cells to start attacking it since it doesn't actually have any blood vessels in it. This is why the nerve becomes inflamed. So there isn't a way to push the disk back in. You have to allow it to heal. And the part of the disk that's petruding from the spine is eventually going to be consumed by the body.
Hello. I have l3, l4, l5 and s1 disk herniation. Car accident in 2019 and slip and fall in 2022. going to PT but pain is so intense. They offered the shot and intracept. I am almost at the brink of doing the intracept. What would you recommend?
I have lots of pain in lower back after doing deadlift with poor technique. Very limited mobility when bending forward however pain is localized and doesn't travel down either leg. Also did the lying leg raise test and no pain either. Could this still be a herniated disk or muscle related?
Thanks guys always good info. What brand of bed was that at the beginning? I have a bad back and herniated disc so need a good bed, what do you recommend?
On May 9, 2023, riding my motorcycle East bound Chef Menteur Hwy, I was hit from behind my L side by a public transport RTA bus. My Harley Davidson (new 2023) due to the frame damage was declared to be "totaled". The bus never stopped. The NOPD declared the accident to be "hit & run". As a result I have a herniated disc L4, L5 sciatic nerves pinched.
I’ve been dealing with an L5-S1 herniation for 3 months with numbness in my left foot, nerve pain. Had a nerve root blocker procedure, which didn’t resolve the nerve pain. This video gave me more confidence in treating this without surgery. Thank you gentlemen!
@@johnnyrodriguez276 I consulted a spinal surgeon to see what he thought. Based on the MRI and the fact that the nerve pain never resolved, with the numb foot, I can’t avoid surgery. He said I should have consulted with him sooner. I’m scheduled for next week. Are you dealing with a herniated disc too.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 The way the doctor put it was that it was a “big ass disc” - technical terminology no doubt haha. It’s big enough to press all my nerves and cause the sciatic nerve pain and foot numbness. No physical therapy was going to eliminate the large herniation.
@@Goooooch 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and mild canal stenosis with two Facet Diseases... S1-L5 2.5 herniated disc Facet Disease , L4-5 2.5 mm herniated disc Facet Disease , L3-4 2.0 mm herniated disc im thinking about applying Disability Benefits I can't work sit stand walk do anything if body tells me something wrong I have to apply for disability no money for surgery
Hi Bob and Brad, I have a herniated disc at l2 l3 which is impacting the Femoral nerve and causing numbness in my thigh/quads. All your videos talk about sciatic pain. Can you please do a video where the disc herniation is causing problems with Femoral impingement. Thanks.
The first sample exercise hurts like F right now... used to do yoga moves similar to that with relief...do you know why? Bridging exercises are also unbearable
For the last 2 years i had lower back pain and a constant pain in the back of my leg that felt like knife stabbing it. I taught a 100% it was sciatica since i had all of the symptoms. 3 months ago, i finally decided to go take a scan to check it out. They found a tumor that grew to the size of a softball. I waited so long that it had already eaten all of my sacrum up to my L4 vertebrae to the point that was nothing left of it. I’m 20 and will probably never be able to run again, do any sports that requires a lot of my legs and even sit on a chair. I had to quit my PE teaching degree and my job. I make this comment for all the people that tries to “though it up” like i did and not seek proper help. You never know how bad a injurie can be and you need to go see a professional about it that can give you the proper diagnose as soon as possible. And if you do have sciatica, this can make you feel better because it could’ve been worse. I hope all of you can have a nice recovery and finally found the life you had before. Have a beautiful day
I have the same situation and always thought of it and I feel scared I guess I have to check it noe
I hope for nothing but for the best for you man, that’s a really tough thing to hear at 20yrs old.
Wow sorry to hear this you have to be strong don't loose your faith
How about a job helping others with back pain like your doing. A physical therapist type job or one online. Its greatly needed
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I had this exact herniated disc about 2 years ago with pain & numbness down to my foot. Watching Bob & Brad (and doing these exercises + how to get in/out of bed etc) helped me more than I can say! I also had physiotherapy for a few months including water therapy in a pool - my symptoms were quite stubborn. It’s a VERY scary situation to be in, often feeling like it’ll never go away but stick at the exercises & work on posture etc & it’ll get you back on your feet (or able to sit down again in my case). I refused surgery as my dad had multiple spine & disc surgeries over the years & they ALL failed to fix things permanently & made his pain worse. God bless anyone suffering from this & Bob & Brad for all your tremendous help!!!!
My husband has three discs completely gone as well as the cartilage plus two bulging discs he has physio, water therapy and a great orthopaedic surgeon advising him but like you, he absolutely refuses to have surgery due to meeting people with similar stories to your father. He would rather the pain and limited mobility in his daily life. (For now). Good luck with your condition.
Are you recovered completely now?
Inspiring. Praying I can fix mine with Bob and Brad's exercises. Love your L profile pic btw!!
@@surrealfeline ❤️
Have you completely lost the pain in your leg? I had hurniated disc problem and now getting medicine.. but my left leg still painful....
I struggled for a few years with my L5S1 herniated disc (MRI confirmed) when I was in college, back when I was a weight lifter. Felt like it zapped away my quality of life. Instead of being strong and active, I was in protracted pain, which takes a toll on you mentally and physically, to the point where I was moderately depressed. Anyway, nothing was working. I started doing back hyperextensions on a 45° Roman Chair, just to see what would happen. To my delight, the pain started to lessen. I could tell I was on the right path. Over the coming weeks/months, it helped my back heal, almost completely. I suppose it was a combination of strengthening the lumbar muscles, and activating some blood flow to the area. My recovery continued until I wasn't even thinking about my back anymore. Something to consider.
Yo can i ask your specific exercises. I did planks supermans leg raises and bird dog then made my injury worse. It got better then worse ryt now. Because of that i dont know what to do now
I have l5s1 herniated prob how you beat it ? Fighting it like 6 months now
I had Terrible back Pain due to me being overweight and honestly yeah doing that exercise changed my life. If I do it for one session my back Pain goes away for months
Thanks for sharing your experience. Will be trying this after back pain for months that is now affecting my quality of sleep.
@@KianSaresei it takes time, how are you doing now that a few months went by?
Started using the basic exercises and in 3 days my back feels better and my leg pain has diminished. Very pleased with the videos! Thank you both!
Probably not a disk
This herniated disc thing hits home. I was a very active kid then worked out from 16-20. During my 17 years of age to 21 i sat on a computer A LOT. With bad posture and a bad chair so first things first. If you sit a lot have a good chair and posture and make sure you get up every hour for 5-10 mins and move around. Anyways hurt my back playing ball hockey at 21 played through it. Day every day to the point i could barely lie down and touch my toes. My love for hockey caused me to keep playing through the pain. My back always felt like it was a pinch away from not being able to even walk. Eventually an odd cough or sneeze or jump would have my bed ridden not being able to move for a week.(I never took any ibu profin or pain meds. The odd muscle relaxer which didnt seem to help). 2 years of dealing with a bad back i finally decided it was time. I was 23 and i stopped hockey as i was getting depressed from being in pain every single day for such a young guy. I went to chrio for 3 weeks he diagnoses with a herniated disc/degenerated disc/slight scoliosis in l5-s1. Did some treatment and it made it worst. I then went to PT who doesnt xray or anything and assumed it was a herniated disc and treated my right side for that as that was were the pain was. 2-4 months later and still being very iffy I FINALLY pushed for an mri from a dr who didnt want to give me one, who thought i was too young to have any back problems. ( i hate drs, ill only go if somethings broken and i know i need a cast). Fast forward i got a 2.2cm herniated disc pushing againsst my nerve on my l5-s1. When i heard this it was a relief to know i wasnt going crazy. But then same time oh no, im told it cant be healed. I go back to physio treat my left side now and continue the excercises 3 times a day RELIGIOUSLY the one in 9:25 but i just used my elbows not my hands, i would also try to strech my spine out same time. as well as hanging off the bed in a safe position. what ever stretched my back out and i will say. I AM BACK AT HOCKEY BABY!. My back has never felt better. I dont even do the stretches everyday but i am AWARE that my back will always be prone. I lift with good posture. try to sit with good posture ( the hardest) and i have a whole body warmup routine i do 30 minutes before every hockey game that saves me. IT CAN BE FIXED. I dont know if the herniated disc shrinks or the symptons just go away but you can go back to normal. Thee only issue i have now in life is my dam neck cracking anytime i turn left. No pain but mentally its annoying. I may eventually get that looked at but trying to fix my posture more then i can. ALSO Train your core for bad back issues and lose as MUCH WEIGHT AS POSSIBLE. I also injured my back when i was at my biggest weight. ALL that weight sinks your disc.
Did you noticed a growth in your height? I mean I have 3 discs at least that have been shrinking and one hernia. I'm feeling shorter and I can notice it. I think for Three discs it could be at least 5cm shorter or more right?...
@@dmnC1541 I noticed my poor posture made me feel a lot shorter. I do feel my tallest after doing spine stretches. But i think with age too everyone gets a tad smaller. It's definitly possible to lose 5cm off a bunch of degenerated disc. But that could also be spine alignment (scoliosis). I would recommend spine stretches/focus on good posture/low back/core exercises. If that doesnt help definitely go get an mri. I dont care what a dr says they cant read an xray for shit or symptons. MRI'S DONT LIE. If your on the heavier side loose weight. That will instantly take some stress of your spine.
Man i love this
Would you mind sharing your full routine in more detail that helped you get better?
@@stevencastro2856 Id say my top things that helped it was #1. Replace my beater chair and use a good lumbar support, become aware of how your sitting and honestly try not sitting to long at a time. I prefer standing more then anything these days.
2) That stretch at 9:25 i did it 3 times a day 10-12 reps of 3 sets for roughly a year and a half. I know that sounds like a lot but it truly did help. I still do it oddly here and there when i get flare ups but the flareups are not often.
2) Realise when your back is vulnerable. Did you know after sitting for over an hour your back becomes super fragile for it least 10 minutes. You dont want to lift/twist your back often untill after 10 mins from sitting to long.
3) Any activities that cause you back pain. Make sure to warm up! My hockey warm up is jumping jacks/planks/side planks/ab excercises it least 30 minutes. Prior to knowing my back issue id stretch for 5 mins and what not. I dont even stretch any more till after. I warm up prior. THIS WAS A HUGE GAME CHANGER.
4) When the back is really bad, go to physical therapy it speeds it up x4-5. They use an ultrasound machine and a electric current thing that feels great.
5) Lose weight! At my max i was 215LBS getting a sore back was easy at that point. Im currently 175Lb and feel on top of the world.
6) Workout your lower back in a safe manner. You need to get those weak/tight muscles strong to take the pressure off your spine.
Follow these if you are truly determined to fix your back. It wont fix over night and you dont need to go overboard. But if you want it to go back to as close as it was prior i suggest writing these steps down and working towards it! GOD BLESS
Thanks alot guys a herniated disk really puts a giant damper on you mood but videos like this give me hope. You guys really care and your patients are extramly lucky!
Been in pain almost 20 years more than half my life feel like nobody understands how bad this pain is
I do :(
I hear ya! I finally found a doctor that believes the amount of pain I’m in.
What's your condition?
@@dirkdiggler2234 haven't found a doctor that can help they just laugh 🤭
@@TcoTheDragon what's your condition? Have you not had any x rays or mri after 20 years?
This is what these videos need, some infomercial energy and two VERY knowledgeable people who clearly have been working together for so long they finish each other’s sentences. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO.
I am 35 and just had the worst pain on my back ever in my entire life. I feel so comforted knowing this is normal. I think i just got the official welcome card to aging.
It's NOT normal!
I'm just 27
@@sal_strazzullo oh shiet. My sympathies
Bob and Brad are lifesavers giving all this info for free!
@@PennoyerFoyer and often not worth it unfortunately
For free?! They have almost 3 million subs. They're making great money from this.
I don't do PT for disc problems.
God bless them
@@designstudio8013 what do you do then
Hello from Australia!
I’ve been doing your recommended exercises for two weeks and I am now able to do most daily activities without pain or pain relief drugs. After 10 months of crippling pain, I am now almost pain free and life is much more enjoyable.
Deepest gratitude to you both and merry Christmas.
which exercises except those in that their video? can you share with us that video link?
You have herniated discs?
@@johnnyrodriguez276 yes I have bulging disc
@@batuhankarabulut2296 I have 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and facet diseases I am in pain if I don't go to PT or Chiropractor... I hope we recover I understand it's a really bad pain 😢
@@johnnyrodriguez276 oh dude what did you do yourself? I feel you... I have only a bulgging disc but I fell pain I can't imagine you...I hope too it is terrible.
I’m 19 years old and have recently found out I have a herniated disc. This video has helped me to calm down and not stress myself out over this news I’ve received. Very educational!
I'm 22, i'm diagnosed with this. How are you now? What are your symptoms? If if you wish u can share, it will help me ease a little bit of stress, because i keep thinking about it.
I'm 27 and was diagnosed with this last week. It's adding up to my depression, really 😓
@@thejollydiaries444same. I'm 25 and my depression got so much worse because of it
@@thejollydiaries444 how are you now?? Are you painfree?? Or did you had surgery??
Sharing my experience to help others:
I suffered from L4-L5 disc prolapse (herniated disc, slip disc) due to lifting heavy weights in the gym. I had constant pain running down my legs, wasn’t even able to sit or walk. It was the worst phase of my life, I was on bed for 4 months completely. Almost 1 year since the injury, I am now able to go out regularly, walk as much I want, only thing that I’m avoiding is running.
Doctors gave me muscle relaxants, pain killers which didn’t help. When the effect of pain killers subsided, I felt increase in pain as pain killers increase your sensitivity towards pain. Doctors also recommended for surgery. Many of my family friends, some of which are doctors themselves suggested me to avoid allopathic treatments and surgery; as even after surgery patients report issues and one of my friends had to go for another surgery after 10 years.
Being 28 years old, friends and family recommended to take rest and let it heal on its own. As it’s even scientifically proven that the disc heals on its own through disc regeneration. Here’s what really helped me:
* Homeopathic medicines: Colocynthis, Avena Sativa, Hymusa Syrup, Rhus Tox, Kali Carb (The first day I took these medicines, I instantly felt the reduction in pain and better mood and sleep. Believe me this reduction in pain was not like that of painkillers. Homeopathic medicines push/trigger your body to heal the injuries on its own)
* Maharasnadi Kashayam/Kadha: Ayurvedic medicine to help with joint issues
* Avoid sugar, alcohol, processed foods (like bread etc., anything made in a factory)
* Spinach (On the days I had spinach, I could clearly feel more reduction in pain the next day. Spinach has a lot of vitamins and minerals, that would have helped the recovery. I tried taking vitamin/mineral supplements as well, but those didn’t have the same effect. Spinach has many compounds other than the commonly known vitamins/minerals like kaempferol. etc. )
* Pomegranate (boosts testosterone just like spinach)
* Yoga poses or Physiotherapy with backward bending motion (Initially I was only able to do poses like raising my head up while lying on my stomach, increasing the curvature slowly, later kept doing the cat-cow pose)
Thank you for sharing, it's much appreciated.
thank you for sharing this info, how are you doing now?
@@perlamuniz1081 I'm perfect, back to usual lifestyle. Can easily walk long distances. I think I can, but I still avoid running or gym to not put much pressure on the spine.
Homeopathy isn't even alternative medicine, it's straight-up a scam.
@@GauravKushwaha999 can you sit and travel for long hours?
Wow!! Two minutes of that stretch and my pain was almost completely gone and I could stand up straight!! THANK YOU!! Praise God! What relief!!
Just say thank you to the gentlemen not to your made up ghost people.
@@L5biszzwhat do you care ?
What stretch helped the most?
@@L5biszzwell that was disrespectful
I had an herniated disc 2 years Ago .
After 1year i was totally Pain free . Testing my limits again .
After just 1 bad sleep its back .
I forgot how much it hurts .
Its been 3 weeks with pain killers and stretching and totally no improvement .
I give it 5 days and then i start back in the gym .
Last time Every remidy of chiropracter and doctor didnt work .
Only pushing myself in the gym .
Gave me more Pain and after a couple of days i was Pain free .
Goodluck to you all
I'm watching these helpful videos AS SOON as they hit TH-cam. Good job!
Oh my word! I've been completely immobile three days and afraid to move for fear of the pain. I watched this simple video and my back was fixed as quick as it was injured. This morning I was so depressed and thought I was doomed to being bent over forever. Who would've guessed something so simple! Appreciate you guys. Thank you!
How are you doing now ? ?
Recently herniated my l5-s1 and l4-l5 discs... I was scared as shit but Bob and Brad helped me overcome the mental obstacle. Now I can't wait to heal it with PT and rest.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 Ditto! Pain all day long, 3 epidurals into this now. I did PT but it flared it up even more. 🙄
@@johnnyrodriguez276 my dr does stem cells as well and has had less than desirable results for the cost of it. If you get it, let me know here how it worked out! I do a lot of McKenzie stretches and lying around.
I have healed my L4 disc herniation in my room. Its possible.
@@williamtaylor8551 Please mention how you did it. Would be greatly helpful
@@NeerajLakkapragada you need somthing to lock your feet in the doesnt move. Lay down on your stomach lock ur feet in. U need somthing to grab to pull on that also is stationary. Stretch ur spine lighlty. Do it alot alot. Hold it for 20 seconds at a time. Also watch Athleanx video on bulging discs and do everything he mentions. It could take a week or two but you need to be consistent
I started suffering herniated disc in 2016 at the age of 28, this changed my life: I gained weight and now it’s difficult to do activities and I feel exhausted while playing with my niece. I’m depressed most of the time and I hope one day I could go back to being active again.
How are you doing now ? ?
@@dingdong6005 I’m doing well, thank you for asking. I was treated for my depression and now I swim and play with my niece in the pool at my home, something I can do without being hurt.
I've been dealing with a bulging disc on and off for years never tried those never was taught those little tricks just did it and I feel great thanks guys 👍🏼🙏🏼✝️ God bless you both
Hey please reply please. Is it permanently healed? I got mild disc bulge
Bulging discs don’t generally hurt. It’s the herniated ones that hurt bad!
Y’all are great. You promote wellbeing & trying to avoid serious issues.
I’m blessed to have a chiropractor & other Doctors with the same caring attitude.
Dealing with this right now. I always find Bob and Brad when I have any pain, anywhere! (Except my broken heart, haha)This is truly a horrible issue. My entire right leg is affected! Burning, tingling, numbness, pain in the hip, back and butt. I have an excellent chiropractor and massage therapist, but these guys have such great tips and tricks to do at home. Thank you Bob and Brad!!
I have 10mm herniation with numbness and weakness to my right leg (mainly calf) it says level 3. After 5 weeks now all pain is gone and leg is better and stronger, but miles away from where it was. Neurologist said that I will recover, so far so good.
I currently have 3 slipped discs in my back, I forget which ones exactly off the top of my head, but the worst one is right at the base of my spine. It causes a lot of pain, stiffness, and numbness to the point I haven't been able to feel my foot or leg properly for well over a year now. I will DEFINITELY be checking out your website. Thank you for being so awesome!
Any groin pain?
How are you now?
@@VS-yk3gu no groin pain. Migrates to the hip though.
@@harshvardhanjain7095 not long after the most recent flare up, so okay, I suppose.
@@VS-yk3gu how are you now???did you had surgery??
I NEVER comment on videos. But I LOVE you guys! A couple years back you helped me with a shoulder impingement. And now you’ve helped me understand my newest issue: herniated disc. This video has been the best explanation of exactly what is going on. I’ve been seeing a great kinesiologist but this video is next leven. Thanks so much guys!
Thank you so much bob and bill, you’ve given me the strength and hope for healing my back. I’m 27 and have felt so low with my injury.
Brad*
I am 26 and dealing with this so I feel you. It’s so depressing. Going onto 5 weeks now and feels like it’s never going to go away.
@@MariaGarcia-zh3se I'm 27 and It's been 5 weeks of sciatica pain from a herniated disk. I decided to finally see a specialist when the pain got unbearable. I am getting an MRI done soon. This has been the worst pain I've ever felt. It has also made me depressed and unable to work out as usual. Best of luck to you two.
@@IzaguirreC hi, i’m going onto month 4 and still have pain but I am about 70% better compared to how I was then but realize now that the recovery process is extremely slow. Hope it gets better for you, don’t loose hope or faith. We will recover from this!
How are you guys feeling? My wife is 27 and I can't help but watch her cry in pain. 😥
I was diagnosed with disk problems years ago, but was never aware of exercises that could help repair this problem. Thank you, Bob and Brad. I will start doing these, and am grateful that you have videos and PDFS for us to use. You guys are wonder. Thank you.
They can't
how you doing now? are you getting better after doing those exercise?
Threw my back out on Saturday. It's killing me but I went to a chiropractor today and it's a lot better.
🎶Bob and Brad... the two most famous...🎶I really enjoy the song !!! ➰🤗
In your opinion of course lol. It’s super catchy. I find myself signing it and making my own remix’s
Words cannot express how thankful I am for this video. Thank you so much.
Still recovering from herniated C6-C7 both sides. Appreciate all your 411😊
Ouch! Can I ask how that happened?
You two are invaluable! Thanks for the never ending and thoroughly invaluable information!
@5min is my exact injury. I later sneezed and it exploded out even more, I can't even explain that pain. Surgery was unavoidable since my constant 7 pain level went past 10. Post surgery and PT I've been working on lower back exercises & core and have recovered fairly well- but I could do more. Lose more weight, exercise more, walking is now therapy and it helps to align my body. With that said the exercise is key and it can't be understated. I hope you can and actually do what it takes to avoid needing surgery and if you do, recover safely and get your physical confidence back!
as someone with crazy back pain and no money, i really appreciate this. thank you!!!
A great visual explanation of a disc herniation!
These are Bob and Brad's videos which helped me to recover my lower back!
these guys are great, each is so different they complement each other very well. Nice job!
The tip I had (was on another vid) was find a movement that STOPS the pain in the leg only. Then do ONLY do that movement for 2-3 days. No other exercises. NONE. Mine was a left sided stretch, could be different for others.
Game changer for me. Still have some stiffness, but that sciatic sharpe pain gone.
smart.
Did you had groin pain as well?
I have herniated disks, arthritis, degenerative disc disease that discharged me from the Marines. Fast forward 10 years later, when I was trying to lose weight, I aggravated my back and these videos have been very helpful with my recovery.
Do you have chronic back pain I have had this low back pain since August 2020 I don't think im ever going to heal im just worried I'm thinking about just stop working and apply for disability I can't focus at work can't sleep well enough
@@johnnyrodriguez276 it can heal but it takes way more time than the other joints. The reason is the lack of blood flow to the region.
@@bacawaka2813 heat and cold helps bring blood flow to the area
@@johnnyrodriguez276how are you doing now?
I’ve been surfing consistently during COVID, and I’m always in the mckenzie protocol or ‘banana’ during take off and paddling has worked wonders for my herniated disc. Previously I was mountain biking and that really aggravated the disc. Love the info guys, super helpful!
Do you still bike? Every time I go on a 50 plus mile bike ride my discs flare up 🤬
I healed my L4 disc herniation. No pain!
How did you heal yourself?
I'm 29 years old - I was in a hockey accident back in 2008 and ever since my back has been "shot." I'm trying to get back in the gym because of the last few years I've put on the most weight of my life. I'm happy I found this video/website to help guide me back into a routine that I can do. But at the end of the day, I strongly believe back pain once it starts its forever. I get crippling pain, to the point my lower left back locks and I'm stuck similar to the "banana" position you showed. Its happen now 6 times and when it does I'm stuck for minimum 6 days followed by 2-3 months to be able to walk straight/without support. I've seen specialists and next week I'll be starting physio again - hoping for a better way of life and hopefully get passed this injury. Great video and thank you for not charging for basic/simple information.
Sorry about your pain.
I really hope this works. I have 2 herniated disk in the exact region L4, L5 that is talked about here. I have an inversion table. I was climbing inversion degrees once a week. I thought it would do the trick. The pain in my back got better, then as I increased the degrees I expected the pain I endure at night to get better as well. Boy was I wrong. My toes curl and lock by themselves whenever I start falling asleep. I get woken up by nightmarish Charlie horses, shooting pains all through my legs. My toes lock and I can't unfurl them for a while. I am sleep deprived and truly sick of this crap. I have an appointment to see a pain management doctor who is looking to give me epidural shots of steroids. That isn't until the end of July. I've been on the waiting list to see this doctor since May. It seems my life is going to hell in a hand basket. Thank you California, American health care, Bill Gates, or whomever the real presidents of this messed up country are, for making my life a living hell. Hopefully these two specialists can at least help me get some damned sleep. ✌️😑
I'm 39, have had very bad back pain over the past year, went through two sessions of cortisone shots, and have had two MRI scans of my lower back in the past year. I was basically told by everyone that I would need a microdiscectomy. The last thing I want is surgery... You guys might've saved me from that! I'm going to talk to the spinal surgeon in about 2 weeks and ask about the McKenzie Method and PT instead. Thank you Bob and Brad!
Brandon, try a 45° Roman Chair - back hyperextensions. It's the only thing that helped my L5S1 pain, which I struggled with for years. I eventually recovered almost completely (I'd say 98%).
@@BloominOnion1 disc bulge of herniation?
I just subscribed to your channel because you guys are very informative and since I suffer from my lower Back I knew right away you guys were on point with a lot of lower back topics. Keep doing the great work you guys are doing and God bless both of you and thank you.
I injured myself 4 months ago had an MRI, it showed a large herniated disc L5S1. Bad pain from my glute to my foot. Also numb on the left side of my left foot. Couldn’t sleep very well or sit very long. I saw a couple of doctors and they were suggesting surgery but I decided I would just battle though it and read that it can heal on it’s own. So after 4 months I can say now I’ve really come along way with recovery. I still have a little bit of pain if I’ve been sitting for to long and my numbness is still there but not as bad. For anyone suffering in the early stages just hang in there and don’t make any rash decisions. There is hope when you think there’s not
Need prednisone and injection to get it down. use ice and heat all day. NSAID as tolerated. Need to see pain specialist.
This is the same story of mine I’m suffering
@@himanipatel6964 hope you get better soon 😁
@@lawriemcdonald4554 How are you now
How is it now? Have you had any follow up mris?
Well done and a big thank you for what you do on such a philanthropic basis to help so many. Making a difference.
It’s not morning but I’ve been laying in bed for a couple of hours unable to get up. I finally had the idea to look up how to get out of bed. The second one got me out! Thank you!!
They have tiktok too?! Legends! Just found out I have a herniated disc today, I collapsed out of the shower due to pain. I’m going to get a consult from a neurosurgeon
I need that mattress soooo bad, I have DDD and severe right side rediculopothy- C4-5 C6-7 are shot and I'm currently in PT to avoid surgery at all costs. love your videos , they help tremendously!
You guys are super hero’s for posting all this stuff thanks so much!
I had 3 disk have already ruined, they are pushing the nurve it makes me have severe pain when i stand up or siting down, almost i get pain in every position. After 2 weeks from nonstoping pain, it went down to my left leg throbbing badly. 5 types of drugs i was prescribed but not helping. I pray for all people who are sufferring, God is merciful.
How do you feel now?
I went to a neurologist for months,he never said it would ever heal. I was so scared,I had a thoracic herniated disc and some bulging disc from falling and hitting my back on a cement step. Thank goodness it is now better. Very painful.
How long did it take to heal
the nerve will heal but the disc is gel and won't.
Bob and Brad I got a great releif from this exercise and i will try it for the next six weeks starting today!! Thank you god bless you ❣️🙏
Ooh I’ve had 3 herniated discs in the past year…all starting from a work injury
I’ve done 8 months of PT
Multiple ESI’s
A nerve block
Sadly no relief
Not only that my doctor told me I have discs of an 80year old….so that’s just great
Hey. God bless you, I pray he heals you fully. Stay strong.
OMG that is terrifying. I never felt such horrible pain until this happened.
@@joedoug3647 it really is a terrible injury that effects your whole body and lifestyle. It’s crazy how much the back does (not to sound cliché)
@@clairezita4145 I hope your condition has improved since you posted your original comment. Mine is currently much better, however I am terrified to bend over or even pick up my own child so I don't repeat the same mistake.
@@joedoug3647 sadly it hasn’t, some days are better then others and I can do some things around the house
I’ve had back problems on and off for 8 years, started when I was 20 years old a couple years after I had an accident, thanks for the information
I am so thankful I found this video. Thank you so much!!
Y’all are just great. So thankful for these informative and helpful videos!!
Since my L-5 is out of place toward the back. Then I'm going for and MRI (don't have the appt yet.) soon. I just started Gabapentin and since it takes so long to start working, I'm also on Hydrocodone. I honestly think surgery will be my only option so I won't have to keep taking meds. Pain meds are a bandage, I will be talking to my PA-C when the MRI results come in about surgery instead of excersizes and physical therapy, whatever is quickest! I have so much to do!! Last July I fractured my pelvis due to BP meds that knocked me on my ass, literally after being told it might make me dizzy. That's an understatement. I don't need to go into the whole thing, but the sciatica started the beginning of July. I was given an appointment to see "my" PCP for, maybe you'd better sit down, for Sept.12, needless to say she is no longer my PCP. I was lucky my new PCP had a cancellation so I went to see him. Believe it or not he actually spent 45 minutes with me instead of 5. He listened to me without looking down like the other person did. Anyway, we're finally getting the ball rolling. I wonder if we'll ever have real MDs ever again. I think now only surgeons are real doctors.
Thanks for the info self diagnosed with a herniated disc. Work as a laborer and sit at the computer when not working. Calf twitching which I initially thought dehydration but after hydrating like crazy the twitching continued for at least a month now. Working on my posture sitting and sleeping has helped slightly but hopefully these exercises work and I have not permanent damage to my 29 year old body lol with my symptoms so I definitely see a specialist would ne my only question thanks!
For those who have back pain and dont want to sit down all the time and listen to unimportant blabla -> switch to 09:00
Really great video and lots of thorough explanations for what’s going on and how to help reduce the symptoms. You two have a fun back and forth. Thanks for the information!
5:43 That's why I never knew if my herniated disc was caused by my stint in the army or whether it was a pre-existing condition. They only did chest x-rays so we don't know about the spinal condition.
Bob and brad you guys are the best!
I love you guys. I hope you're still going strong together!
I did the 'Road Kill' move 10:40, had no pain and it felt good, but the next day I actually feel like Road Kill! *-* I can't stand on my right leg! What happened? I have a lot of pain on the outside of the hip. Can I fix this?
I love these guys. I’m 35, never gad low back pain in my life and bam, herniated disc.
Thank you very much for these videos.I have been suffering from lower back pain due to a herniated disc. Baby push-ups have greatly helped and improved my posture as well. I thought about selling my motorcycle due to my back but after couple of weeks of push ups i am now able to ride and feel comfortable afterwards. I will keep working out and hopefully get even better.🙏🏿
How are you doing? Was thinking I might have to sell my bike also. I just recently injured myself.
How are you doing now ? ?
@@dingdong6005 much better - i work out 4-5 days a week and lost some weight too🙏🏻
I messed up my lower back deadlifting in January this year, and I’ve been with pain ever since and stopped deadlifting since then. I know a bit of the anatomy of the lower back so I tried treating it myself with stretches and I’m surprised that I got many of those stretches correct, I just don’t do them as often. Seating in car and standing for too long is also annoying eventually and this video helped me a lot especially with the programs they spoke off🙌🙌🙌🙌
Me too! I did the same thing in February which stretches did you do and how long did it take to heal?
I have been suffering from undiagnosed severe bilateral foot pain. It comes and goes. Can it present like this without any back pain? Would really appreciate an answer.
Im 25 and i think i have this for 2 years now. Those sharp pain when you unconsciously slump. Really sucks i cant weight lift and get my body look fit. Cant even get something i dropped without looking weird with unnatural squat.
Hello guys and thank you ! I’ve three building disks a pelvic bulging disk and a bone edema off the right back weak hips hip lesions pelvic lesions
After a motorbike accident I landed in my sacral at 40
I train every day out of pain and into stability
Not easy but I’ve a body of an athlete half my age I’m an example of what healthy is 5ft6 57 kilos BMI 22
So no excuses you must take care of the temple you have to train daily in one way or other
Help! 2017 I was diagnosed with sciatica nerve. For years off and on chronic pain . Ibuprofen 800 mg.
3 years later then tramadol 50mg.2020 legs gave out with very painful strapping in both leg butt to angle. Started talking gabapentin and tramadol. Since then the only movement I would make myself move around but only around my room and to my doctor's. Which is not very often. Plus I'm incontinence both. Anyways on may 3, 2023 was diagnosed with 4-5 herniated disc, pinch nerve, and lumbar st
Thanks Guys! Success in your endeavours!
Hey this was a great explanation, the scary symptoms you bring hope too. You're doing great work, thank you.
Hi guys. I've been having some right hip pain for a few years now. I'm 53 and been lifting weights for almost 40 years. I first started noticing it the day after doing squats or heavy deadlifts, then eventually could feel it in the hip while doing squats. I experimented with doing hack squats instead and that seemed to help, but for the past few months the hip pain was becoming more constant and since I stand and walk a lot at work (12 hour shifts), it is now hard to deal with. I quit doing deadlifts a couple months ago and still no improvement. So I saw a couple doctors in which they both thought it was bursitis of the hip. I got a cortisone shot and it did not help. So today I went back for a follow up and he now thinks it could be a herniated disk. Insurance most likely won't cover an MRI without some form of treatment first so he suggested trying some physical therapy first and also gave me a script for a stronger anti-inflammatory than ibuprofen. Just wondering if you guys think I should try the therapy or would just using some of your exercises and stretches first? I did go to a chiropractor a couple times, but it didn't seem to help and that hip adjustment really hurt. Also I know I should probably stop doing all forms of squats at least for awhile, its hard to do as I don't want to lose my muscle mass that has taken years to gain. I have been going lighter with higher reps and that doesn't hurt as bad. Also what else should I avoid for awhile? I do about all the common bodybuilding exercises and heard that the leg press may sometimes aggravate the condition, but also just learned that overhead presses and possibly even the ab machine and rotator machine for the obliques could possibly cause issues. I do all of these and never noticed pain while doing them (except for the deadlifts and squats at times). I did start using the back extension machine instead of dead and the doctor said that should be ok, but just want to be sure as its similar to hypers. Thanks in advance for any advice guys!
Thank you for the healing. God bless you.
mattress was not an ad? salute to you!
You guys have cured me of Carpal tunnel, a neck issue now unfortunately I’ve got a prolapsed disk... I’m 57 my job is a lot of bending forward.
I believe I will recover fully 🤗
Thanks guys xxx
Hello @Bob & Brad, your videos are great, and I thank you for sharing them, I have been diagnosed with L5/S1 herniated disc problem, I have lots of pain down my left leg from my lower leg, I have dealt with many different types of cramps down my leg especially down at my calf and a burning sensation at bottom of my feet, Dr says I can get it fixed surgically and have some sort inistesia to try and give some pain relief and try to get fixed, so my question is that does it make any difference if I try to fix it before surgery or should I go ahead with surgery, I am in my mid 30s! TIA
No dont go for surgery do exercises easily cureble
It really depends on how intense the herniation is. The first therapy I did was mcanzie and I’ve never felt that much pain when I did these practices. My savior was ADT therapy (auto decompression), it is simple like macanzie but based on how the name’s says, decompressing the herniated disk. I really recommend it, keeps me alive since 2014.
Is your herniation healed?
@@proffesorsnipe2947 No, actually i've never met someone who's got a fully healed herniated disk. But i'm almost 100% painless most time of the year (currently i have some leg pain but it's not intense at all and it's because i work from home and my seating situation didn't help my back). When i have 'the' predictive hernia indicated pain i do the workout of the ADT therapy for a few days and that's all.
@@editheberu can you sit and travel for long hours?
@@mohanasharma352 Yes i can, but i don't find it comfortable - at least the sitting part. If i have to sit for long hours then i'll change position often or stand up time to time.
I LOVE YOU GUYS!! I tell everyone I know about you two and tell them to watch all your videos! GREAT STUFF!! Thank you thank you thank you!! 💪🏽🦾💪🏿🤘🏽
Thank you!! Just diagnosed from MRI @ L4, L5 disc rupture. Finally found cause of unending back pain all the way down to top of foot pain making it difficult sometimes to walk. I appreciated you mentioning the link for exercises. Pain management treatment shouldn't be too far off now for treatment. I din't even want back surgery....EVER!!
Subscribed!! God bless!! Thanks again. 👍💥💫🫠
Hi, do you want to fix your slipped disk I’ll tell you how without spending a fortune, I had it and suffered for over 2 years, cost me a small fortune on acupuncture, massages , sports therapist etc. etc. ….. nothing worked until I went to a swimming pool, not to swim but just to go in a corner in the deep end , all you need to do is hold on to the corners of the pool with your arms and hands and let your body stay in a vertical way, gently sway your sides and legs left to right without tensing your body for some minutes and then relax until you feel comfortable to repeat for at least 30/40 minutes.
I done this twice in a week and my pain was completely gone. Try it , you have nothing to lose except the entry fee for the pool. Whatever the outcome please let me know, been unable to walk or do most things it’s something I don’t wish on anyone, if I can help it would be a great satisfaction for me and won’t cost you hardly anything, all the best.
Hi there dont know if anyone responds to these but want to have some advice from people who know had my back pain for around 6 7 months now one morning twisted to right side and felt it go. I went to private physio they said it was hamstrings i knew it wasnt that so pushed onto doctors to get a mri. Waited around 4 months to even get one got the results reasonably quick and have a L4/L5 herniated disc i got given exercises to do which i have a poor relationship with i do them one day push through the pain and then seem to be doing me bad but then can do them one day and feel a little better. Then i pushed more and managed to get a Corisol injection it has helped my sciatica however i am still in a awful amount of pain. I am now been offered surgery not sure which one they are offering cause nhs are taking to long to decide because of me being 17. I cannot keep going on like this but i dont want to have surgery then few years down the line i am in same situation. If anyone has advice or things they recommend if u have been bothered go read this much appreciated i hope people read this im in a desperate situation.
It can be your bed too, if it sags in the middle it will put tension on your lower back.
It Is Not Ageing that causes disc deterioration. It is the same vascular inflammatory process that causes atherosclerosis.
Thank you Bob and Brad
I didn't think you could just push the disk back in since it's made up of two parts. The first part of the ring is called the anulus fibrosis, made up of type 1 collagen. It actually holds the gooey stuff inside the ring, which is called the Nuclus pulpuses, which is about 83% water.
Once the pulpuses starts the leak out it means the anulus is already ripped and then the pulpuses starts to leak out towards the nerve, which triggers an auto immune response which cause white blood cells to start attacking it since it doesn't actually have any blood vessels in it. This is why the nerve becomes inflamed. So there isn't a way to push the disk back in. You have to allow it to heal. And the part of the disk that's petruding from the spine is eventually going to be consumed by the body.
Hello.
I have l3, l4, l5 and s1 disk herniation. Car accident in 2019 and slip and fall in 2022.
going to PT but pain is so intense.
They offered the shot and intracept. I am almost at the brink of doing the intracept.
What would you recommend?
Thank you all the munches. Going to begin to work on my leg(s) pain. It began with hurting my back.
Excellent explanation ....
I have lots of pain in lower back after doing deadlift with poor technique. Very limited mobility when bending forward however pain is localized and doesn't travel down either leg. Also did the lying leg raise test and no pain either. Could this still be a herniated disk or muscle related?
Thanks guys always good info.
What brand of bed was that at the beginning? I have a bad back and herniated disc so need a good bed, what do you recommend?
You both are God gifted people for the world ..God bless you 100 mores to you both ..love from India
9:02 for the exercises
On May 9, 2023, riding my motorcycle East bound Chef Menteur Hwy, I was hit from behind my L side by a public transport RTA bus. My Harley Davidson (new 2023) due to the frame damage was declared to be "totaled". The bus never stopped. The NOPD declared the accident to be "hit & run". As a result I have a herniated disc L4, L5 sciatic nerves pinched.
I’ve been dealing with an L5-S1 herniation for 3 months with numbness in my left foot, nerve pain. Had a nerve root blocker procedure, which didn’t resolve the nerve pain. This video gave me more confidence in treating this without surgery. Thank you gentlemen!
@@johnnyrodriguez276 I consulted a spinal surgeon to see what he thought. Based on the MRI and the fact that the nerve pain never resolved, with the numb foot, I can’t avoid surgery. He said I should have consulted with him sooner. I’m scheduled for next week. Are you dealing with a herniated disc too.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 The way the doctor put it was that it was a “big ass disc” - technical terminology no doubt haha. It’s big enough to press all my nerves and cause the sciatic nerve pain and foot numbness. No physical therapy was going to eliminate the large herniation.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 have you gotten an MRI? I’d recommend that and depending on what they find, maybe consult a spinal surgeon.
@@Goooooch 3 2.5 mm herniated discs and mild canal stenosis with two Facet Diseases... S1-L5 2.5 herniated disc Facet Disease , L4-5 2.5 mm herniated disc Facet Disease , L3-4 2.0 mm herniated disc im thinking about applying Disability Benefits I can't work sit stand walk do anything if body tells me something wrong I have to apply for disability no money for surgery
So your getting the surgery?
Hi Bob and Brad,
I have a herniated disc at l2 l3 which is impacting the Femoral nerve and causing numbness in my thigh/quads. All your videos talk about sciatic pain.
Can you please do a video where the disc herniation is causing problems with Femoral impingement.
Thanks.
The first sample exercise hurts like F right now... used to do yoga moves similar to that with relief...do you know why? Bridging exercises are also unbearable