I have a bulging disc L5 impinging upon the left S1 nerve root and facet joint arthropathy at L3-S1 .... Bob and Brad's advice, help and exercises are really helping me control the pain. I may need surgery but I'll do everything in my power to avoid this. They're wonderful men and I hope Bob is doing as well as possible too.
Thanks Bob and Brad for these sciatica videos. I'm 18 years old and have been dealing with sciatica leg pain for a couple of months now and your videos help a lot. And for those who have been dealing with sciatica for years.... I'm sorry
@@krishnoullash75 I am 18 too and have sciatica because of disc bulge L5/S1. How is your recovery going? I only made slight improvement after 4 months :/
@@adixovic I still have sciatica after 9 months now, but it isn’t as bad as it was before. I’ve started to do exercises/stretches at least every hour (if I can) to stay active.
You guys are great I have been dealing with sciatica for over 2 years now. My worst was tripping over due to a numb left leg. Now these days I am focusing on the pain in my L5 region due to a protuding disc. Your videos are knowledgeable and reflect the high quality of knowledge you provide.
I hope you are having at least some improvement by now. I’m scared as I wait for my MRI results. It’s been 6 months now. For me as well, my left leg and foot mainly have been numb, hurting, etc… that I have to use a cane. I’m only 29 and don’t remember getting injured. I’m a warehouse worker been out of work almost since this happened, and can’t even move the toes in my foot. Physical therapy only made it worse. Sciatic sucks. Edited: typos and clarity
@@JM-ob7mb dont give up! Having support from friends and family helps alot. I feel you i was a warehouse picker and wow did they do me dirty. Keep the faith
I'm 32 yo and I just had an MRI that showed a significant bulge in this area. You guys have helped so much, doing these exercises every day hoping and praying I don't need surgery...
These guys are so likeable; that plus really great, concise actionable information. No wonder they're "the most popular physical therapists on the internet."
16 years of picking up boxes did my L5 S1 in. I’m going on 6 years post discectomy surgery. I’m always looking for different and effective exercises and stretches. Thanks. 👍🏼
Great exercise ideas and other options with the chairs. I have done the McKenzie exercise, it relieved a bit of my lower back, it returned. My pains are in my lower back and SI, S2, and S3, Piriformis, buttocks, both hips back and front. Back of my legs down my feet.. and left pinkie and groin pain. I think besides my lower back with the Sciatica pain, there's definitely something wrong with my SI Joints.. In PT they had me do the rubber ball between my thighs and squeeze and hold.. This exercise increased my pelvic pain, that lasted for days. Couldn't take it anymore and went to the ER.
A roll of bubble wrap works awesome to make the perfect sized roll for your lower back! Just remove the excess bubble wrap until you are at the perfect fit for your body.
Thank you for the videos they are extremely helpful especially after getting brushed off by doctors who think you are pill seeking as soon as you mention pain. I have multilevel disc bulging with other issues from L3L4-L4L5-L5S1 and im in miserable pain most days
Thank you! I‘m watching this from Paraguay, have now seen a lot of your videos and I‘m very glad about it. Here I find information and advice that all the doctors and therapists here don‘t know, or won‘t give. Thank you so much!
Hi Bob & Brad, thank you so much for all you do! I have watched all your videos related to sciatica twice while I've been out of commission for a couple of months... I wish I had discovered you before I did the damage... I've had sciatica before so I did exercises that had previously worked for me... I was happy when the pain left my back, went to my thigh...then down my calf to my toes... I kept doing the exercices and really damaged my foot... eventually couldn't walk... foot was cold... it was bad...came across McKenzi method and stopped everything I had been doing... allowed my body to heal... pain and hypersensitivity in foot has significantly improved... traction helps, numbness in great toe subsides when I hang off counter 10 times per day... walking 3 times per day with no tingling or numbness in foot or toes during walk... and I feel pain in back which is good right..? on the right track.. here's the question: when I do the McKenzie method cobra push up, I can push myself all the way up, lock arms BUT when I do that I feel tingling in toes... should I push through or not..? I floss but it feels wierd so I only do it once or twice per week.. I'm 61, athletic, runner/ yoga practitioner so I typically push myself through discomfort... unsure if I should... that's what got me into this trouble... learning to surrender... Colleen from Canada
Hi la divina, I had no choice but to surrender... the process of healing sometimes requires us to come to a complete stop... to go into the pain... sometimes pushing through cause me to injure myself again, so I learned everything I could about sciatica due to herniated discs vs periformis muscle... I had both... and learned to listen to my body... I'm 98%... still working on it...there are things that trigger set backs such as long drives... so I need to limit driving... hope this helps
Thank you guys for what you do and how much you educate us. I'm" relatively" young 36 and got diagnosed with bulging disc l5-s1 I don't have any nerve pain thank goodness but the discomfort not pain stops me from doing what I love which is MMA. 😭 So I'm doing some physical therapy to help it and hopefully fix it
Guys thank you so much for the information. Definitely appreciate the education on a topic that is very important when you have this problem. Had a car accident 15 years ago and through all of my information gathering never saw information quite this clear. Thanks again .you are by far the most famous PT's on the internet🌝👍
Appreciate this video. I had l5s1 disc replacement 2 weeks ago, i feel great standing and walking however, when im laying in bed and i start toss and turn around a bit i get intense pain in my glutes and tailbone. Its unbelieveable. Then i am literally stuck in bed. I didnt have this pain before surgery. Have you heard of this before
Thankyou both for your info, i always enjoy you show and tell helps understand alot better, i have started follwing yall for over a month now ( the amount of time i have been suffering of sciatica) i have a question what happens if you get better from the calf to hip but symptoms (burning needles and electric shock like pain)persist in the foot ?
Mine is L5 and the pain goes up my left back and down to my butt. All this time I thought I had a hip injury from running. PT is helping tremendously. Go if you can!! I waited 4 freaking years to get help for this.
@@jeeva5479 if you keep up the exercises after your done with PT, you’ll do much better. Gotta get the muscles all strong again. The inflammation has weakened them. I’m doing sooooo much better now. The elliptical machine helps a lot too. Good luck!! Surgery should be last resort.
Thank u guys I’ve had my buldging disc for 6+ months ima skateboarder just started watching u guys a lot of videos y’all have made have gave me relive and helped with my healing my bulge is mild any advice would be cool
I have been dealing with sciatic never pain going on 4 mo's. I have been doing all of these exercises & nothing is working. The constant pain in my lower back, buttocks, pelvis, & the pain in the front of lower leg & throbbing pain my ankle(left side) has started to wear me down even mentally. I take strong pain pills, muscle relaxers & nerve pain meds with little to no help. The pain is worse when lying down & I can only sit on the right side of my buttock. The stretching exercises are excruciating, but I try to do them daily even though my buttock _ thigh start to spas _ cramp. I've had multiple visits to the chiropractor, multiple steroid injections (get only 1 day of SOME relief) & the si joint injection provided absolutely no relief. I'm still doing the pool aerobics bc it's easier to exercise in water, but will stop as the pain is still debilitating especially when waking in the morning which is usually any where from 2 to 4a.m. as I can NOT find any position comfortable enough to lay down. My pelvic bone hurts so bad that tears literally run down my face. Just sitting on the toilet & Even coughing is so painful. I can't sleep but 2-4 hrs bc the pain is so bad. I'm exhausted & frustrated. Asking for prayers from all who believe.
I’m praying for you! Hope you feel better now. I have the same kind of pain and it’s been a year since the pain started. Some days are better then other
Praying for you... My better half had herniated disc along with pain in leg...so I could understand the pain....god bless you ND all in pain... If anyone had a options for treatment ...kindly suggest
i had to go into ER last week with severe pain in the lower left back through the left buttocks down the side and front of my thigh and the front of my shin is numb. they said they thought it was sciotica. it does not seem like its getting better. i have been trying your exercises and it does create some temporary relief but as soon as i stand for or start walking for a few minutes the pain come back real bad.
Hanging from a pullup bar with legs touching floor will give u best results. You can search on TH-cam about this workout. This worked for me like magic. It decompress the spine..
Hello. I have pain on my tailbone and it eradiates to my upper shoulders where I feel intense burning. Occasionally, it goes down to my fingertips of my right hand. Can you please let me know what exercises to do? Thank you.
Bob , Brad. Thank you for these videos! My daughter (in her early 20s) has had a pain in the buttocks (central buttock) for several years. She has had x-rays , gone to a chiropractor, and done manual work from physical therapy.Recently a doctor requested 4 MRIs, of both hips, pelvis and coccyx… and the only thing that came out weird was L-5, S1 bulge … her pain is not down her leg . Are these exercises helpful if the pain is in the coccyx area? Her pain only happens when she tries to run more than 8 to 10 minutes. The pain calms down when she doesn’t run, but the fact that she can’t do much aerobic stuff that is normal for peers of her age is really affecting her .
hey guys! i have a bulging disk l5s1, iv been unable to do anything for weeks now and been suffering with this for years and mt doctors refuse to give me surgery yet. my lower back is always swollen and the pain that radiates there is agony now. your videos help me a lot though! for years now been watching :)
I find that sitting back in my chair is not good for my lower back (which does have an L5S1 disc bulge) - this is because the back of the seat is LOW compared to the front of the seat. I have found I sit forward and tall is helpful. (most of the time I use a standing desk)
Hey Bob and Brad. What's up. Ive been doing the press ups for about 5 weeks straight. Sciatica down my left thigh still not getting better. Love your channel.
Thanks for the advice. About 5 years ago I had sciatica brought on by lifting a forty pound water bottle. I saw two different chiropractors and a massage therapist. Between the three I recovered. It was the worst pain I ever had and my right leg became hard. But as I recovered things became normal. I did spent 6 months sitting on a balloon and never in a chair. I avoided chairs for three years...used the balloon and laid down or stood up. Recently I am experiencing some discomfort. I will try your exercises. Ann
@@satishchodankar5676 I am 63 now. I was about 53 when all this happened. My chiropractor was about to send me for surgery. I didn't want to go that route. It was serious, I couldn't sit or lay down. I got a rash all over my legs from over the counter pain meds. Even my massage therapist thought I would need surgery. I feel the final healing took place because my massage therapist knew how to do a treatment with hot rocks and tone. She also specialized in alignment. I remember going home from her in pain. That night as I laid in bed I felt my back moving, several pieces moved. When I went back for the next check, I was improving. Each chiropractor I had, had a different approach, and those treatments, which included stretching my torso on a table and the other chiropractor rolled my leg on a wheel because it has tightened up like a rock...all helped. My massage therapist gave me alot of support, too. I needed all three to recover. I did not start sitting on a couch or chair until 2016..fall.
I was carrying luggage in both hands down the stairway and missed the step with my left leg and came down two steps down. Suffered for 3 weeks with sciatic pain although the first 6 days were the worst...maybe an hour of sleep a night. Still not sure if it was piriformis or lumbar disc. Much better now although recently I've been having transient numbness in my foot everyday.
I am a wheelchair user and recently hurt my back with prolonged leaning over. My sciatica only goes to above the back of my knee. I’ve had 2 previous surgeries over 20 years ago for a re-occurring disc prolapse but it was mainly the other leg.
My joint pain in that L5/Sacrum does not involve the nerve (thankfully!). I don't have shooting pains/numbness/tingling or cold water feeling, just very sore after walks or standing too long. I'll sit (like driving home after a hike) for relief and then when I stand up again . OUCH!!! . ... It is relieved with hot pack and/or ibuprofen. Can you have a L5/S1bulging disc causing pain after exertion but that doesn't trigger the sciatic nerve??
Can’t do many exercises because of bad knees, had 1 knee replacement need another one but putting off as long as I can. Also have baker’s cyst in that knee which is acting up now again, have to go up steps only with the one with knee replacement first down on other one one step at a time and can’t without holding on to rail
my mri says i have l4 l5 degenerative disc bulge with discogenic abutment im 72 what does this mean on mri. its making me feel like i have one leg longer than other . and affects the left knee and ankle on the left side what exercises can i do . or am i to old to do anything about this. you don't mention older people, regards john
Hello there I have been suffering from this tingling sensation on my heels since two years...and this year when I went through mri and DLS x ray I got know that I have a problem in l5 s1... I don't feel the pain in my leg nut it is just the tinlging sensation in heels.
Any suggestions on l5 to l4 had no cushion due to arthritis(bone on bone ) , what are the best exercises to help prolong the need for surgery?Also has any person experienced a surgery as for a situation as this?
Am 25 years old and was leaving back and neck pain for long time. "L5/S1 disc bulge narrowing neutral exit ferominae. Disc is dessicated", After MRI checkup this is what my doctor observed, he instructed me to use painkillers and do physiotherapy of seven days but still in vain. Any of the same problem please help
I have a broad based protrusion on LT lateral disc between L5-S1. Also DDD @42 yrs old. Sciatica is on my left leg for 2 months and no pain on my lower back except for when I do the McKenzie method but very rarely. The pain originally started on the lower back was there for 1 week went away started again and was there there for 3 weeks. Didn't figure out that the reason wasn't really from vacuuming or trying to clean the toilet but from sitting in the car for 3 hours each time prior to doing these things. Also standing for 2 long can cause sciatica as well. Who would of thought this. Pain doesn't always come from injury or old age and disease. Tried Gabapentin it does not work and withdrawal was a little scary. Some people like can't take anti-inflammatory meds. I tried stretching before watching Bob and brad and it spread the Pain from my thigh further down to my foot even though I didn't feel pain while doing it. Please don't try to touched your toe when you have sciatica. This has been the most depressing time of my life. I have 2 young kids to take care of and during covid times. Any one living in Virginia with a successful treatment to sciatica please respond. Doesn't matter what kind of treatment. Thanks.
Hi Bob, hi Brad, Thank you for the great video! Bob, I think we both have similar condition. Spine stenosis. I see you are wearing a special belt on the video. Could you share what it is? Thank you kindly, Jon
You guys have any suggestions for hereditary degenerative disc issues? I'm very adverse to surgery. If you already have done a video on that if you could refer me or supply a link to an existing video I would be very appreciative
I have a mechanics question - with the three points of contact exercise the broom stick doesn’t stay or seem to get on the shoulder blade area much. Is this typical?
Hey guys I love your vids and seem to have some back pain when I squat but I can’t seem to figure out why I watch a lot of your videos but still can’t pin point it. The pain is low back slightly to the right of my spine and it starts to hurt as soon as I start to go down in the squat (even with light weights)
how long of having the nerve pain down to the toe should wait before its serious problem? I have a Herniation of my L5 S1. its been 12 days.. still same pain down to foot.
I have exactly this same problem. August, I had a surgery for L4-5 herniation & nerve repair. My right hip & leg are killing me. Hopefully, y’all can help! I never want another surgery. I’m already dealing with cervical fusion at c4-6 I had in 2013; cervical arthritis & facet arthritis. I’m a retired teacher who really needs help.Thanks for the info!👏🏼💪🏼🫶🏼
Hopefully you can avoid another surgery. We have lots of videos for herniation and arthritis so please try the therapy before doing any surgeries. If your doctor can't subscribe, we show you the exercises in our videos. Best of luck
Pain is no longer in the back but from the knee down to my big toe??? Is that still considered centralization? Or does the pain still have to work backward
From what I know, centralization refers to the pain working backward. Maybe some impingement due to some tight muscles around the knee? Maybe some myofascial release near your quads, hamstrings and calves can help ease some symptoms. I know if the pain starts in a certain area, especially nerve pain, that’s where the affected area is. Just know everyone is different. I wish you the best of luck.
I have l5s1 damage and the pain is in hips and down both legs to backs of knees. Had an accident back in June and have a frozen shoulder. The only relief was sleeping on sofa for the past 3months, which I believe is what damaged my back. Once I get better do u have any tips for when riding a dirt bike? We mostly stand up on the foot pegs and lean forwards over the bars.. Riding is my passion and any advice would be hugely appreciated 🤜🏻🤛🏻🇬🇧
Press ups hurt my back and make my sciatica worse. Xray shows I am sway backed (yes, like an old horse!) arthritic. any different moves for that sway back?
Hey B&B, thanks for your videos! I've been doing that hanging thing from the top of my interior door frames. But when I do it, my wrists hurt. Should I do something to support my wrists before or during? Also, a couple of suggestions. Wear a colored shirt (not white) if you are demonstrating against a white background. Personally, I prefer your videos filmed in your exam room rather than that boring white room.
I tried the hanging traction on the chairs and it made my pain a lot worse. I have classic L-5 nerve root symptoms but I’m wondering if it could actually be my Si joint.
Guys really helpful and grateful for the video. I suffer from a l5S1 prolapsed disc and do get alerts periodically that I've done 'too much' with the back and have to go easy. Can I ask - am I able to go shark / big fish shore fishing etc with this injury. Is it possible to do this without further injury? Cheers Adam 👍👍
Hello Bob and Brad, I have central and paracentral disk extrusion at L5-S1 and it compresses my right L5 and S1 nerve. Any suggestions what I can do? I tried cobra exercise (Mackenzie method) - but it gives me discomfort....so I am not sure what to do
I have bulging and deteriorating in this area. My pain doesn’t go down my legs but is STUCK in like a star on my lower back! What videos can help with exercising to get rid of the pain in the L5 S1 ??
Bob or Brad. I got mcgills back mechanic and I seem to be one of the unlucky ones with the underhooked nerve. The book doesnt have any suggestion on what to do about it. Help!!! N
26 years old and just got this diagnosed after a year. Just know your not alone people who are in pain.
im 14 and i have it :(
Mine doesn’t mess with me much anymore, stretch daily, wear a belt at the gym regardless of exercise, make sure your bed isn’t outdated
@@jonnyblanton2358 Are you able to run, since I am in the basketball team and I am unable to run
Bro im only 13 and have it
@@manvirgill9056 Damn we in this together
I have a bulging disc L5 impinging upon the left S1 nerve root and facet joint arthropathy at L3-S1 .... Bob and Brad's advice, help and exercises are really helping me control the pain. I may need surgery but I'll do everything in my power to avoid this. They're wonderful men and I hope Bob is doing as well as possible too.
L3/S1 does not exist.
@@matticus6339 Lower lumbar segments according to my MRI but you're obviously a world renowned expert. Thanks for your input. Helpful af.
Me too l5s1 with sciatica in left foot
Thanks Bob and Brad for these sciatica videos. I'm 18 years old and have been dealing with sciatica leg pain for a couple of months now and your videos help a lot. And for those who have been dealing with sciatica for years.... I'm sorry
18 years old... have been dealing with l4 l5 disk herniation🥺Help me please🙂
@@krishnoullash75 I am 18 too and have sciatica because of disc bulge L5/S1. How is your recovery going? I only made slight improvement after 4 months :/
I am 18 too and have sciatica because of disc bulge L5/S1. How is your recovery going? I only made slight improvement after 4 months :/
@@adixovic I still have sciatica after 9 months now, but it isn’t as bad as it was before. I’ve started to do exercises/stretches at least every hour (if I can) to stay active.
@@adixovichow are you now hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
You guys are great I have been dealing with sciatica for over 2 years now. My worst was tripping over due to a numb left leg. Now these days I am focusing on the pain in my L5 region due to a protuding disc. Your videos are knowledgeable and reflect the high quality of knowledge you provide.
Not going for surgery?.
I hope you are having at least some improvement by now. I’m scared as I wait for my MRI results. It’s been 6 months now. For me as well, my left leg and foot mainly have been numb, hurting, etc… that I have to use a cane. I’m only 29 and don’t remember getting injured. I’m a warehouse worker been out of work almost since this happened, and can’t even move the toes in my foot. Physical therapy only made it worse. Sciatic sucks.
Edited: typos and clarity
@@JM-ob7mb dont give up! Having support from friends and family helps alot. I feel you i was a warehouse picker and wow did they do me dirty. Keep the faith
Is your leg still numb and weak?
Thank you so much I fell on my back hard I was diagnosed with this the foot pain is excruciating!!!!!!! Stabbing needle cold water pain !!!!
I'm 32 yo and I just had an MRI that showed a significant bulge in this area. You guys have helped so much, doing these exercises every day hoping and praying I don't need surgery...
Does your doctor suggest you to undergo surgery?
Mine did
@@vishalvloggerr they all do $$$$
@@vishalvloggerr mine did
@@nildadel9795 okay
@@younggavi3738 okay
Thanks so much for making this I’m in constant agony and I just want to live my life. You guys have helped me a lot this year
what did u do to fix it :/
@@cammk9415 that’s what I’m wondering too
Get a microdiscectomy
These guys are so likeable; that plus really great, concise actionable information. No wonder they're "the most popular physical therapists on the internet."
16 years of picking up boxes did my L5 S1 in. I’m going on 6 years post discectomy surgery. I’m always looking for different and effective exercises and stretches. Thanks. 👍🏼
Found anything that works for you?
I can help you
Same here
How is life after surgey?
How did your experience change after getting the surgery?
Great exercise ideas and other options with the chairs. I have done the McKenzie exercise, it relieved a bit of my lower back, it returned. My pains are in my lower back and SI, S2, and S3, Piriformis, buttocks, both hips back and front. Back of my legs down my feet.. and left pinkie and groin pain. I think besides my lower back with the Sciatica pain, there's definitely something wrong with my SI Joints.. In PT they had me do the rubber ball between my thighs and squeeze and hold.. This exercise increased my pelvic pain, that lasted for days. Couldn't take it anymore and went to the ER.
Excellent gentlemen... This L5/S1 was exactly what I have and the hanging on the bar worked for me. Much appreciated. Blessings
You are the best. I’ve felt immediately relieve after years and years living with pain. Thanks, so much!
Happy to help!
A roll of bubble wrap works awesome to make the perfect sized roll for your lower back! Just remove the excess bubble wrap until you are at the perfect fit for your body.
I just want to say a big thank you to the best internet physiotherapist for this wonderful video I bumped into released by them. Love from Nigeria.
Thank you for the videos they are extremely helpful especially after getting brushed off by doctors who think you are pill seeking as soon as you mention pain. I have multilevel disc bulging with other issues from L3L4-L4L5-L5S1 and im in miserable pain most days
I am exactly the same, had surgery 3 years ago and MRI scan shows the disc is protruding further. It’s rotten
What a BLESSING you both are and a sense of HUMOR also !! ❤️❤️ God bless you both !! 🙏
I have been singing your jingle also to my friends, and now the word's spreading! Thank you for the videos :)
Thank you! I‘m watching this from Paraguay, have now seen a lot of your videos and I‘m very glad about it. Here I find information and advice that all the doctors and therapists here don‘t know, or won‘t give. Thank you so much!
What can I do if it hurts bending forward and also bending backward while standing?
Hi Bob & Brad, thank you so much for all you do! I have watched all your videos related to sciatica twice while I've been out of commission for a couple of months... I wish I had discovered you before I did the damage... I've had sciatica before so I did exercises that had previously worked for me... I was happy when the pain left my back, went to my thigh...then down my calf to my toes... I kept doing the exercices and really damaged my foot... eventually couldn't walk... foot was cold... it was bad...came across McKenzi method and stopped everything I had been doing... allowed my body to heal... pain and hypersensitivity in foot has significantly improved... traction helps, numbness in great toe subsides when I hang off counter 10 times per day... walking 3 times per day with no tingling or numbness in foot or toes during walk... and I feel pain in back which is good right..? on the right track.. here's the question: when I do the McKenzie method cobra push up, I can push myself all the way up, lock arms BUT when I do that I feel tingling in toes... should I push through or not..? I floss but it feels wierd so I only do it once or twice per week.. I'm 61, athletic, runner/ yoga practitioner so I typically push myself through discomfort... unsure if I should... that's what got me into this trouble... learning to surrender... Colleen from Canada
How are you doing. Now?
@@Cupillac I am 97%... it's been a learning process... why do you ask.?
@@sarahconnor9799 did you allow your body to heal or did you pushed it through? I am very athletic too snd and I can't stay inactive 😔
Hi la divina, I had no choice but to surrender... the process of healing sometimes requires us to come to a complete stop... to go into the pain... sometimes pushing through cause me to injure myself again, so I learned everything I could about sciatica due to herniated discs vs periformis muscle... I had both... and learned to listen to my body... I'm 98%... still working on it...there are things that trigger set backs such as long drives... so I need to limit driving... hope this helps
Did u heal I'm 5months pain with no sciatica only back pain from disc bulge to the left L5 and s1 how do I heal did ur back pain go away?
Thank you guys for what you do and how much you educate us. I'm" relatively" young 36 and got diagnosed with bulging disc l5-s1 I don't have any nerve pain thank goodness but the discomfort not pain stops me from doing what I love which is MMA. 😭 So I'm doing some physical therapy to help it and hopefully fix it
Bro, im 18 and have the same shit, i train boxing and it sucks.
How’s it going?
I had that at 19...there went all my power swinging a bat
Bhai therepy se shi hua aapka mere b same h
Did u did your therapy by chiropractors or by some neurologist?
Guys thank you so much for the information. Definitely appreciate the education on a topic that is very important when you have this problem. Had a car accident 15 years ago and through all of my information gathering never saw information quite this clear. Thanks again .you are by far the most famous PT's on the internet🌝👍
Appreciate this video. I had l5s1 disc replacement 2 weeks ago, i feel great standing and walking however, when im laying in bed and i start toss and turn around a bit i get intense pain in my glutes and tailbone. Its unbelieveable. Then i am literally stuck in bed. I didnt have this pain before surgery. Have you heard of this before
Brilliant!
Thankyou both for your info, i always enjoy you show and tell helps understand alot better, i have started follwing yall for over a month now ( the amount of time i have been suffering of sciatica) i have a question what happens if you get better from the calf to hip but symptoms (burning needles and electric shock like pain)persist in the foot ?
Toe extention is impossible and now my foot is swelling
Mine is L5 and the pain goes up my left back and down to my butt. All this time I thought I had a hip injury from running. PT is helping tremendously. Go if you can!! I waited 4 freaking years to get help for this.
Is PT permanent solution or i can go for surgery
@@jeeva5479 if you keep up the exercises after your done with PT, you’ll do much better. Gotta get the muscles all strong again. The inflammation has weakened them. I’m doing sooooo much better now. The elliptical machine helps a lot too. Good luck!! Surgery should be last resort.
@@christine9467 thank you
Have you ever visited a chiropractor?
@@cceasar20 no I never have. I think the PT was all I needed.
Thank u guys I’ve had my buldging disc for 6+ months ima skateboarder just started watching u guys a lot of videos y’all have made have gave me relive and helped with my healing my bulge is mild any advice would be cool
I have been dealing with sciatic never pain going on 4 mo's. I have been doing all of these exercises & nothing is working. The constant pain in my lower back, buttocks, pelvis, & the pain in the front of lower leg & throbbing pain my ankle(left side) has started to wear me down even mentally. I take strong pain pills, muscle relaxers & nerve pain meds with little to no help. The pain is worse when lying down & I can only sit on the right side of my buttock. The stretching exercises are excruciating, but I try to do them daily even though my buttock _ thigh start to spas _ cramp. I've had multiple visits to the chiropractor, multiple steroid injections (get only 1 day of SOME relief) & the si joint injection provided absolutely no relief. I'm still doing the pool aerobics bc it's easier to exercise in water, but will stop as the pain is still debilitating especially when waking in the morning which is usually any where from 2 to 4a.m. as I can NOT find any position comfortable enough to lay down. My pelvic bone hurts so bad that tears literally run down my face. Just sitting on the toilet & Even coughing is so painful. I can't sleep but 2-4 hrs bc the pain is so bad. I'm exhausted & frustrated.
Asking for prayers from all who believe.
I’m praying for you! Hope you feel better now.
I have the same kind of pain and it’s been a year since the pain started. Some days are better then other
How are you doing? I have some similar pains I can’t sleep on any side…. Frustrating! Can’t stand for 5 min. Also I wake up in pain.
I just prayed for you hang in there I hope you get better
Praying for you...
My better half had herniated disc along with pain in leg...so I could understand the pain....god bless you ND all in pain...
If anyone had a options for treatment ...kindly suggest
Praying for you. How is it going?
i had to go into ER last week with severe pain in the lower left back through the left buttocks down the side and front of my thigh and the front of my shin is numb. they said they thought it was sciotica. it does not seem like its getting better. i have been trying your exercises and it does create some temporary relief but as soon as i stand for or start walking for a few minutes the pain come back real bad.
Have you seen your Dr?
See a chiropractor!
Hanging from a pullup bar with legs touching floor will give u best results. You can search on TH-cam about this workout. This worked for me like magic. It decompress the spine..
Good night Bob n Brad, what causes pain at the back of the neck. I'm not sure if it's called the upper spinal cord.
Hello. I have pain on my tailbone and it eradiates to my upper shoulders where I feel intense burning. Occasionally, it goes down to my fingertips of my right hand.
Can you please let me know what exercises to do? Thank you.
Two wise men. experienced and popular.Thanks
Bob , Brad. Thank you for these videos! My daughter (in her early 20s) has had a pain in the buttocks (central buttock) for several years. She has had x-rays , gone to a chiropractor, and done manual work from physical therapy.Recently a doctor requested 4 MRIs, of both hips, pelvis and coccyx… and the only thing that came out weird was L-5, S1 bulge … her pain is not down her leg . Are these exercises helpful if the pain is in the coccyx area? Her pain only happens when she tries to run more than 8 to 10 minutes. The pain calms down when she doesn’t run, but the fact that she can’t do much aerobic stuff that is normal for peers of her age is really affecting her .
hey guys! i have a bulging disk l5s1, iv been unable to do anything for weeks now and been suffering with this for years and mt doctors refuse to give me surgery yet. my lower back is always swollen and the pain that radiates there is agony now. your videos help me a lot though! for years now been watching :)
How are you now hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
Thanks for your great videos. I've got a question for you. What's the difference between posterior and anterior bulging? Which one is worse?
I find that sitting back in my chair is not good for my lower back (which does have an L5S1 disc bulge) - this is because the back of the seat is LOW compared to the front of the seat. I have found I sit forward and tall is helpful. (most of the time I use a standing desk)
Wow, you guys ARE the best, thank you for your help!!
thank you so much Bob & Brad!!!
Wow, thank you! 1 time even feels so much better!
Hey Bob and Brad. What's up. Ive been doing the press ups for about 5 weeks straight. Sciatica down my left thigh still not getting better. Love your channel.
I can help you
I have L5 S1 slip disc problem so please tell me suggestions
Do u have lower back pain ?
This will help my back pain thank youuuu
It’s so fun watching your videos. Thank you so much for all your wonderful information.
Thanks for the advice. About 5 years ago I had sciatica brought on by lifting a forty pound water bottle. I saw two different chiropractors and a massage therapist. Between the three I recovered. It was the worst pain I ever had and my right leg became hard. But as I recovered things became normal. I did spent 6 months sitting on a balloon and never in a chair. I avoided chairs for three years...used the balloon and laid down or stood up. Recently I am experiencing some discomfort. I will try your exercises. Ann
how you recover? tell us your success story?
Did you drive at all and not experience pain? I either lay down, stand for a short period or walk.
How u recovered and whats your age?
@@satishchodankar5676 I am 63 now. I was about 53 when all this happened. My chiropractor was about to send me for surgery. I didn't want to go that route. It was serious, I couldn't sit or lay down. I got a rash all over my legs from over the counter pain meds. Even my massage therapist thought I would need surgery. I feel the final healing took place because my massage therapist knew how to do a treatment with hot rocks and tone. She also specialized in alignment. I remember going home from her in pain. That night as I laid in bed I felt my back moving, several pieces moved. When I went back for the next check, I was improving. Each chiropractor I had, had a different approach, and those treatments, which included stretching my torso on a table and the other chiropractor rolled my leg on a wheel because it has tightened up like a rock...all helped. My massage therapist gave me alot of support, too. I needed all three to recover. I did not start sitting on a couch or chair until 2016..fall.
@@anneh-lint8480 ohh thanks for sharing👍🏻
I was carrying luggage in both hands down the stairway and missed the step with my left leg and came down two steps down. Suffered for 3 weeks with sciatic pain although the first 6 days were the worst...maybe an hour of sleep a night. Still not sure if it was piriformis or lumbar disc. Much better now although recently I've been having transient numbness in my foot everyday.
Thank u thank u! I just got diagnosed with this specifically!
Thanks. I will do the exercises. I have problem with my L5 S1 disc.
Thank you so much for all these videos, this is such a great informative one!!
I am a wheelchair user and recently hurt my back with prolonged leaning over. My sciatica only goes to above the back of my knee. I’ve had 2 previous surgeries over 20 years ago for a re-occurring disc prolapse but it was mainly the other leg.
I am so sorry!
I hope you get better!
Your marketing is on point. I get your theme song stuck in my head sometimes! 🤣 Thank you for your content.
You guys have a video on everything! Thank you so much
My joint pain in that L5/Sacrum does not involve the nerve (thankfully!). I don't have shooting pains/numbness/tingling or cold water feeling, just very sore after walks or standing too long. I'll sit (like driving home after a hike) for relief and then when I stand up again . OUCH!!! . ... It is relieved with hot pack and/or ibuprofen. Can you have a L5/S1bulging disc causing pain after exertion but that doesn't trigger the sciatic nerve??
Thank you very much
Can’t do many exercises because of bad knees, had 1 knee replacement need another one but putting off as long as I can. Also have baker’s cyst in that knee which is acting up now again, have to go up steps only with the one with knee replacement first down on other one one step at a time and can’t without holding on to rail
I’m going to try that today, thank you
Thank you
my mri says i have l4 l5 degenerative disc bulge with discogenic abutment im 72 what does this mean on mri. its making me feel like i have one leg longer than other . and affects the left knee and ankle on the left side what exercises can i do . or am i to old to do anything about this. you don't mention older people, regards john
Hello there I have been suffering from this tingling sensation on my heels since two years...and this year when I went through mri and DLS x ray I got know that I have a problem in l5 s1... I don't feel the pain in my leg nut it is just the tinlging sensation in heels.
Any suggestions on l5 to l4 had no cushion due to arthritis(bone on bone ) , what are the best exercises to help prolong the need for surgery?Also has any person experienced a surgery as for a situation as this?
It'll be great if you can cover what to do once the pain centralizes in to the lower back?
high chairs works beautifully for me...relief right away. hope it was last. thank you, always. much appreciation to you two.
Thanks alot for great guidance. 🙏
Best regards,
Anil
Am 25 years old and was leaving back and neck pain for long time.
"L5/S1 disc bulge narrowing neutral exit ferominae. Disc is dessicated",
After MRI checkup this is what my doctor observed, he instructed me to use painkillers and do physiotherapy of seven days but still in vain.
Any of the same problem please help
Are squats with the bar part of the treatment for sciatica, or is this a general exercise for healthy posture?
Definitely the best in the internet
I have a broad based protrusion on LT lateral disc between L5-S1. Also DDD @42 yrs old. Sciatica is on my left leg for 2 months and no pain on my lower back except for when I do the McKenzie method but very rarely. The pain originally started on the lower back was there for 1 week went away started again and was there there for 3 weeks. Didn't figure out that the reason wasn't really from vacuuming or trying to clean the toilet but from sitting in the car for 3 hours each time prior to doing these things. Also standing for 2 long can cause sciatica as well. Who would of thought this. Pain doesn't always come from injury or old age and disease. Tried Gabapentin it does not work and withdrawal was a little scary. Some people like can't take anti-inflammatory meds. I tried stretching before watching Bob and brad and it spread the Pain from my thigh further down to my foot even though I didn't feel pain while doing it. Please don't try to touched your toe when you have sciatica. This has been the most depressing time of my life. I have 2 young kids to take care of and during covid times. Any one living in Virginia with a successful treatment to sciatica please respond. Doesn't matter what kind of treatment. Thanks.
Have you found any relief? Please let me know. Dealing with a similar issue.
Are herniated disc and bulging disc same?
Thank you, thank you and thank you!
Thank you saved for future reference 😊
Hi Bob, hi Brad,
Thank you for the great video!
Bob, I think we both have similar condition. Spine stenosis. I see you are wearing a special belt on the video. Could you share what it is? Thank you kindly,
Jon
Thanks guys. Watching Aug 2022. Watching from Ireland
You guys have any suggestions for hereditary degenerative disc issues? I'm very adverse to surgery. If you already have done a video on that if you could refer me or supply a link to an existing video I would be very appreciative
Thank you guys your free advisce🎅🎄🎁😎
i have mild circumferential disc bulge at l4-l5 level causing indentation of thecal sac.. kindly send me som advice to fix this.
I have a mechanics question - with the three points of contact exercise the broom stick doesn’t stay or seem to get on the shoulder blade area much. Is this typical?
Thanks very much for that...sciatica sucks....I'll definitely try out what you've suggested. UK.
Hey guys I love your vids and seem to have some back pain when I squat but I can’t seem to figure out why I watch a lot of your videos but still can’t pin point it. The pain is low back slightly to the right of my spine and it starts to hurt as soon as I start to go down in the squat (even with light weights)
Muscles!
how long of having the nerve pain down to the toe should wait before its serious problem?
I have a Herniation of my L5 S1. its been 12 days.. still same pain down to foot.
I have exactly this same problem. August, I had a surgery for L4-5 herniation & nerve repair. My right hip & leg are killing me. Hopefully, y’all can help! I never want another surgery. I’m already dealing with cervical fusion at c4-6 I had in 2013; cervical arthritis & facet arthritis. I’m a retired teacher who really needs help.Thanks for the info!👏🏼💪🏼🫶🏼
Hopefully you can avoid another surgery. We have lots of videos for herniation and arthritis so please try the therapy before doing any surgeries. If your doctor can't subscribe, we show you the exercises in our videos. Best of luck
Thanks for the “ball on the wall” technique it has helped me tremendously.
Skip to 13:00 for actual exercises if you already know your symptoms.
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If your calves are being deep tissue will it straighten your feet into an arch from flat??
You both are amazing.
It has really been helpful...
Thank you both so very much
What can I do for l5 slippage over s1 and siatica like your video
Pain is no longer in the back but from the knee down to my big toe??? Is that still considered centralization? Or does the pain still have to work backward
From what I know, centralization refers to the pain working backward. Maybe some impingement due to some tight muscles around the knee? Maybe some myofascial release near your quads, hamstrings and calves can help ease some symptoms. I know if the pain starts in a certain area, especially nerve pain, that’s where the affected area is. Just know everyone is different. I wish you the best of luck.
With a hip replacement, what exercises if you have a degenerative spine can be done for pain relieve or to stop more daily damage
I have l5s1 damage and the pain is in hips and down both legs to backs of knees.
Had an accident back in June and have a frozen shoulder. The only relief was sleeping on sofa for the past 3months, which I believe is what damaged my back.
Once I get better do u have any tips for when riding a dirt bike? We mostly stand up on the foot pegs and lean forwards over the bars..
Riding is my passion and any advice would be hugely appreciated 🤜🏻🤛🏻🇬🇧
Press ups hurt my back and make my sciatica worse. Xray shows I am sway backed (yes, like an old horse!) arthritic. any different moves for that sway back?
Hey B&B, thanks for your videos! I've been doing that hanging thing from the top of my interior door frames. But when I do it, my wrists hurt. Should I do something to support my wrists before or during? Also, a couple of suggestions. Wear a colored shirt (not white) if you are demonstrating against a white background. Personally, I prefer your videos filmed in your exam room rather than that boring white room.
I tried the hanging traction on the chairs and it made my pain a lot worse. I have classic L-5 nerve root symptoms but I’m wondering if it could actually be my Si joint.
Guys really helpful and grateful for the video. I suffer from a l5S1 prolapsed disc and do get alerts periodically that I've done 'too much' with the back and have to go easy. Can I ask - am I able to go shark / big fish shore fishing etc with this injury. Is it possible to do this without further injury? Cheers Adam 👍👍
God bless both of you. I am an Indian and you guys are making it understand in a very simple way that even i am getting it properly
Hey bro...how are you feeling now ??
@@harshyadav5576 thank you so much. I am fine now
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Glad I found this channel
Hello Bob and Brad, I have central and paracentral disk extrusion at L5-S1 and it compresses my right L5 and S1 nerve. Any suggestions what I can do? I tried cobra exercise (Mackenzie method) - but it gives me discomfort....so I am not sure what to do
I can help you
@@piece7313please tell me
How are you now hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
Thank you guys so much. Fantastic!
Love the traction exercise
Thank you for the helpful info!!! ☺
I have bulging and deteriorating in this area. My pain doesn’t go down my legs but is STUCK in like a star on my lower back! What videos can help with exercising to get rid of the pain in the L5 S1 ??
What does the pain feel like
Bob or Brad. I got mcgills back mechanic and I seem to be one of the unlucky ones with the underhooked nerve. The book doesnt have any suggestion on what to do about it. Help!!! N