very sane advice. I've just gone through a severe lower back pain episode and during the last 5 days I did all the things you mentioned on the "don't do" list, with all the bad consequences, exactly how you describe them. thing is that I had to lay down because of intense pain, but then laying down made the pain even worse. now movement helps. and your vids help. so, thanks. and you're very good with words. i like that!
I’ve struggled with back pain since I was a teenager. I’m now pretty capable of managing and moving through a flare up. This information matches my experience really well. I do a lot do visualization, deliberate relaxing, and gentle movement. It’s the only process that actually promotes my healing. I used to lock up, avoid moving, fear the pain, and a flare up could last several months. Now, probably a few weeks.
A brilliant synthesis of the objective and subjective, of the real and imagined, of the physical and mental. You are one of a kind Dr Davis, (in a good way that is). Thank you for your incredibly helpful videos!
Following you 😊 2yrs having sciatica pain, L4 n L5 .. on therapy and pain reliever .. doing your advices and those exercises ... I hope I'll get better gradually get my life back in shape .. I'm 62 yrs and still beautiful ! It's jz the pain that's been bothering me .. tried bending as ur advice don't feel pain and no stiffness of muscles and i think I'll do this more often ... Tenx 😅❤
Thank you I needed this video. 2 mm disc protrusion l5 s1. Every doctor and pt said it’s muscle related and it’s nothing to worry about. Unfortunately I’ve had flare ups for 7 months. I’ll change my mentality moving forward
Well, I’m going through a flare up right now and hopefully on the back side. This morning I went to PT for follow up on hip pain exercises needed because of lumbar stenosis and hip arthritis. Doctors have recently recommended full hip replacement and lumbar laminectomy, both are surgeries I would like to avoid. I’m 68 and do water aerobics 3x/wk. So, I’m at the PT this morning and tell her I think I have or am about to have a herniated disc. The PT pokes around a bit then has me stand next to a wall and lean my hips towards the wall and Bam. Full seizure of lumbar spine. After that we did the deep breathing. It hurts to think about it while writing this. The PT then offered a heat pack which I mistakenly laid on for 10 minutes. Later, after getting home, took diclofenac and tried some decompression. Then laying on my spinal corrector and slowly stretching vertebrae it’s starting to feel better. So, I think the root cause was a long plane ride followed by long car drive and altogether too much sitting over 3 days. That was about 4 weeks ago now. Will try to relax more now because I believe it will get better soon. Thanks Doc for your excellent presentation.
Sounds like a rough ride, I'm sorry you're dealing with this right now! If you ever need more of a deep-dive on education on this type of back pain, make sure to watch the masterclass! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
@@ShapeshiftWellnessI'm doing everything right. I've just returned from the gym. The injury was a week ago, but It's the second cold day synced with some pain in my lower back. But I'm positive after your video.
This was what I was looking for on your page. Marvellous method. I do have spondylolisthesis. Does that mean my pain is actually from damage? I have severe pain that doesn't go without painkillers every day. But I also would want to implement your method to improve my mindset about this issue and hopefully make those flare-ups go down
Glad this helped! Spondy's are common and it depends on the type and grade, but it's absolutely possible to rehab a spondy and significantly improve symptoms and function. Our program is designed to help look at a person's health holistically and give structure and support to get people back to an active life.
It goes with pain meds? I have no real diagnosis that can be found and the pain never goes away. Sitting at week 12. Three surgeons said not my back and most likely autoimmune 😢
My lower back pain came on as I was making the bed and bent over to pull the blanket over the pillows. I’ve had frequent lower back pain throughout the years, but this is 10 times worst than any other pain I’ve had. It was even hard to walk straight most of the day, by late afternoon it was better and I can actually stand straight, but it still hurts enough that I can’t move like normal. Bending over, or moving certain ways still really hurts 😢
You are right on. V . Visualize. Dr. Joe Dispenza. His back completely healed from a very severe injury by visualizing. It the most powerful healing technique. Of course, we must do all of the things. Thank you!
I injured my back heavy lifting 3 weeks ago. This was helpful. I have sciatica and just started PT couple days ago...the exercises they started me on make me feel worse. I think it could be somewhat mental.
Remember - pain is always multifactorial. We need to look at the whole human being, including anatomy, strength, stress, fear, sleep, nutrition, and so on. A solid plan makes all the difference.
I have a bulging disc, and the doctors say it’s serious and may require surgery. However, I don’t feel pain in my back. The pain starts in my buttock and the back of my knee, but only after walking about 30 steps. It’s been 8 months, and not being able to walk has greatly affected my life. The pain is intense, but what confuses physiotherapists is that I only feel it while walking. I can do other movements, like yoga, without any issues. I’ve been trying dry needling and physical therapy, but I’ve only seen very small improvements since the pain began. I still can’t walk without pain. Should I keep doing physical therapy, and how long should I wait before considering other options?
12 weeks and hitting that point where it's turning into chronic. It's in my freaking feet! I can deal with low back pain but I can't walk with my freaking feet. They're red and or BLUE with a few minutes of standing.
Hi Doctor, I have been exercising for 6 months, 5-6 times a week. I have been spending a lot of time strengthening my core due to chronic back pain. In the beginning there was less pain, but now I am starting to have more pain in my left hip and my lower back. I am not sure why after so many months of working out I am experiencing more pain and discomfort instead of getting pain free. Would you be so kind to explain what I am doing wrong? Thank you.
Thank you for the video I been having back tightness and slight spasms in back but I believe it's from the brain perceiving danger for many months free to bend twist and stretch I was given the wrong advice but I'm bending and twisting and stretching because the spine needs that I was making it worse who is getting even Toyota well I'm back at the gym and doing yoga but I'm still having slight spasms and tightness I guess it's okay to still continue with this leaving now I'm having constant tightness and more when I exercise the brain has to get used that I am safe and this is normal I don't believe this is coming from the discs anymore cuz it's been 11 months
Does this work if I have Central Sensitization Syndrome (and Fibromyalgia)? I have constant lower back pain and when it increases I feel a burning sensation on my legs. Do you have tips about that condition?
Yes absolutely! You're going to love this video, it's part of a mini-series on the neuroscience of chronic pain: th-cam.com/video/eXeD-GIeqZ8/w-d-xo.html
@@ShapeshiftWellness it is hard . I was treated for periformes for many months. 10 months in pain. Finally last MRI showed 5 damaged discs in lower back. One disc protrusion is pinching the nerve root . I had 4 different cortisol shots, last one was 10 days ago and I feel much worse after the shot. Not sure where to go and what to do. I was very athletic alpinist and rock climber .
I have degenerative disc disease spondylolisthesis retrolisthesis sacralisation L5 S1 level mild scoliosis sevre stenosis and severe omodia is this curable am always in great pain am 63 yrs old
These are conditions that we can typically see improvements in symptoms and function with good guidance, education, and accountability. Depending on severity, people might not got to 100% but usually we can make some improvement.
I freak out when my back goes more than a cramp in the leg because my whole body does a lateral shift and it hurts to sit and stand. But i try walk as much as i can till it gets straight.
@@ShapeshiftWellness Interesting, can you explain more about how the Goat symbolizes transformation? I can only find Baphomet stuff when I type in “goat symbol transformation”
😊 thank you I learned so much from your videos very helpful I wish I heard this 10 months ago I'm so grateful now I know it's okay to bend to exercise and to twist doing yoga again and exercising back at the gym what I thought all these spasms was from my herniations it's actually from an Over protective brain because I was freaking out over it everything you said not to do I did LOL and prolonged the healing. Now I know how to handle set backs Stay calm 😊
After using Orthovita Oil, I’m finally able to move without constant pain. It’s amazing to have a product that delivers such quick relief and is so natural. Big thumbs up to Planet Ayurveda
His info mirrors many of our life experiences and conclusions we found as we struggled thru pain….
very sane advice. I've just gone through a severe lower back pain episode and during the last 5 days I did all the things you mentioned on the "don't do" list, with all the bad consequences, exactly how you describe them. thing is that I had to lay down because of intense pain, but then laying down made the pain even worse. now movement helps. and your vids help. so, thanks. and you're very good with words. i like that!
I'm glad to hear this helped and that movement is helping you! Movement is medicine!
I’ve struggled with back pain since I was a teenager. I’m now pretty capable of managing and moving through a flare up. This information matches my experience really well. I do a lot do visualization, deliberate relaxing, and gentle movement. It’s the only process that actually promotes my healing. I used to lock up, avoid moving, fear the pain, and a flare up could last several months. Now, probably a few weeks.
This is so nice to hear! Congratulations!
Absolutely love your approach, finally someone bringing it all together. Looking forward to our call this weekend.
Can't wait to chat with you and see if we can help!
Your videos are brilliant. Really good advice that I haven’t seen anywhere else. Thanks so much!!
A brilliant synthesis of the objective and subjective, of the real and imagined, of the physical and mental. You are one of a kind Dr Davis, (in a good way that is). Thank you for your incredibly helpful videos!
Thank you for the kind words! It means a lot.
Thank you I have a flare-up in my back and I was doing so well I'm taking your advice
Thank you. Your approach is brilliant. Very helpful. I am a pro athlete.
Following you 😊 2yrs having sciatica pain, L4 n L5 .. on therapy and pain reliever .. doing your advices and those exercises ... I hope I'll get better gradually get my life back in shape .. I'm 62 yrs and still beautiful ! It's jz the pain that's been bothering me .. tried bending as ur advice don't feel pain and no stiffness of muscles and i think I'll do this more often ... Tenx 😅❤
U r 100% right Sir.
Thank you I needed this video. 2 mm disc protrusion l5 s1. Every doctor and pt said it’s muscle related and it’s nothing to worry about. Unfortunately I’ve had flare ups for 7 months. I’ll change my mentality moving forward
Well, I’m going through a flare up right now and hopefully on the back side. This morning I went to PT for follow up on hip pain exercises needed because of lumbar stenosis and hip arthritis. Doctors have recently recommended full hip replacement and lumbar laminectomy, both are surgeries I would like to avoid. I’m 68 and do water aerobics 3x/wk. So, I’m at the PT this morning and tell her I think I have or am about to have a herniated disc. The PT pokes around a bit then has me stand next to a wall and lean my hips towards the wall and Bam. Full seizure of lumbar spine. After that we did the deep breathing. It hurts to think about it while writing this. The PT then offered a heat pack which I mistakenly laid on for 10 minutes. Later, after getting home, took diclofenac and tried some decompression. Then laying on my spinal corrector and slowly stretching vertebrae it’s starting to feel better. So, I think the root cause was a long plane ride followed by long car drive and altogether too much sitting over 3 days. That was about 4 weeks ago now. Will try to relax more now because I believe it will get better soon. Thanks Doc for your excellent presentation.
Sounds like a rough ride, I'm sorry you're dealing with this right now! If you ever need more of a deep-dive on education on this type of back pain, make sure to watch the masterclass! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Thank you! I'm suffering right now. It's magical how the algorithm brings me to the right video.
I hope this helps calm things down and get you moving in the right direction!
@@ShapeshiftWellnessI'm doing everything right. I've just returned from the gym. The injury was a week ago, but It's the second cold day synced with some pain in my lower back. But I'm positive after your video.
@@helenfedorenko6419 Just remember, be patient about slowly reintroducing activity. Not too fast, but not too slow.
@@ShapeshiftWellness very grateful 🫶
I like your approach! I pray I'll get better soon ... 😊❤
You are an expert 👍🏻
Thank you so much for this video 🙏 It’s exactly what I needed!
You're welcome! I hope it helps!
Thank you for sharing this,a lot to know what is right to do.
This was what I was looking for on your page. Marvellous method. I do have spondylolisthesis. Does that mean my pain is actually from damage? I have severe pain that doesn't go without painkillers every day. But I also would want to implement your method to improve my mindset about this issue and hopefully make those flare-ups go down
Glad this helped! Spondy's are common and it depends on the type and grade, but it's absolutely possible to rehab a spondy and significantly improve symptoms and function. Our program is designed to help look at a person's health holistically and give structure and support to get people back to an active life.
It goes with pain meds? I have no real diagnosis that can be found and the pain never goes away. Sitting at week 12. Three surgeons said not my back and most likely autoimmune 😢
My lower back pain came on as I was making the bed and bent over to pull the blanket over the pillows. I’ve had frequent lower back pain throughout the years, but this is 10 times worst than any other pain I’ve had. It was even hard to walk straight most of the day, by late afternoon it was better and I can actually stand straight, but it still hurts enough that I can’t move like normal. Bending over, or moving certain ways still really hurts 😢
Excellent video again, thank you !!
My pleasure!
Hi I have pain as soon as I sit down on anything I slipp and landing on concrete steps on my left hip really need advice please
You are right on. V . Visualize. Dr. Joe Dispenza. His back completely healed from a very severe injury by visualizing. It the most powerful healing technique. Of course, we must do all of the things. Thank you!
I injured my back heavy lifting 3 weeks ago. This was helpful. I have sciatica and just started PT couple days ago...the exercises they started me on make me feel worse. I think it could be somewhat mental.
Remember - pain is always multifactorial. We need to look at the whole human being, including anatomy, strength, stress, fear, sleep, nutrition, and so on. A solid plan makes all the difference.
Thaaanks for your appreciated details
My pleasure!
I have a problem with my bank pain and it running Don my foot can you please tell me what to do
Sciatica for 6 weeks, walk a lot on the flat, gentle swimming and a few exercises and hanging from monkey bar….. too much? 80 year old fit female.
It's different for everyone and depends on symptom severity during and after exercise. The goal is to start slow and gradually build.
Hanging is really effective
Agree! What do you think about Class IV Laser treatment for lumbar and cervical areas?
Laser is low value, and expensive. Exercise, education, stress reduction, and high quality recovery are the most important things.
THANK YOU!
You're welcome!
I have a bulging disc, and the doctors say it’s serious and may require surgery. However, I don’t feel pain in my back. The pain starts in my buttock and the back of my knee, but only after walking about 30 steps. It’s been 8 months, and not being able to walk has greatly affected my life. The pain is intense, but what confuses physiotherapists is that I only feel it while walking. I can do other movements, like yoga, without any issues. I’ve been trying dry needling and physical therapy, but I’ve only seen very small improvements since the pain began. I still can’t walk without pain. Should I keep doing physical therapy, and how long should I wait before considering other options?
Great info
Id try and relax and stay calm
I hate when they say pain might last for days or months ,23 years later
I had chronic pain for 10 years, I get it. There is a way out though, nearly everyone can make significant progress with the right plan.
12 weeks and hitting that point where it's turning into chronic. It's in my freaking feet! I can deal with low back pain but I can't walk with my freaking feet. They're red and or BLUE with a few minutes of standing.
You Need hyperflexion exercises
Can disc dehydration and annular fissure get heals on l5 s1
Hi Doctor, I have been exercising for 6 months, 5-6 times a week. I have been spending a lot of time strengthening my core due to chronic back pain. In the beginning there was less pain, but now I am starting to have more pain in my left hip and my lower back. I am not sure why after so many months of working out I am experiencing more pain and discomfort instead of getting pain free. Would you be so kind to explain what I am doing wrong? Thank you.
3 herniated discs disc disease and spinal stenosis pain both sides lower bk hips and glutes
Bro you’re good
I wish you was located in Honolulu
Mahalo
Thanks! I work with people remotely all over the world 🌎 Feel free to watch the masterclass and book a call if you need help!
What about muscle relaxer? I have herniated l5s1 disc with lefy leg and foot numbness, tingling. My flare si bad feels like foot drop
Thank you for the video I been having back tightness and slight spasms in back but I believe it's from the brain perceiving danger for many months free to bend twist and stretch I was given the wrong advice but I'm bending and twisting and stretching because the spine needs that I was making it worse who is getting even Toyota well I'm back at the gym and doing yoga but I'm still having slight spasms and tightness I guess it's okay to still continue with this leaving now I'm having constant tightness and more when I exercise the brain has to get used that I am safe and this is normal I don't believe this is coming from the discs anymore cuz it's been 11 months
i did the masterclass, and then sent a message to have the hour 1 on 1, but have not received a reply yet about a call or anything
Does this work if I have Central Sensitization Syndrome (and Fibromyalgia)? I have constant lower back pain and when it increases I feel a burning sensation on my legs. Do you have tips about that condition?
Yes absolutely! You're going to love this video, it's part of a mini-series on the neuroscience of chronic pain: th-cam.com/video/eXeD-GIeqZ8/w-d-xo.html
@@ShapeshiftWellness thanks! I'll watch it right now!
Awesome video . Thank you .
Haha it is my behavior exactly. I am thinking my MRI , anatomy all the time😂
It's so important for people to get those negative images out of their head and focus on recovery, and becoming stronger and more resilient!
@@ShapeshiftWellness it is hard . I was treated for periformes for many months. 10 months in pain. Finally last MRI showed 5 damaged discs in lower back. One disc protrusion is pinching the nerve root . I had 4 different cortisol shots, last one was 10 days ago and I feel much worse after the shot.
Not sure where to go and what to do. I was very athletic alpinist and rock climber .
I have degenerative disc disease spondylolisthesis retrolisthesis sacralisation L5 S1 level mild scoliosis sevre stenosis and severe omodia is this curable am always in great pain am 63 yrs old
These are conditions that we can typically see improvements in symptoms and function with good guidance, education, and accountability. Depending on severity, people might not got to 100% but usually we can make some improvement.
I freak out when my back goes more than a cramp in the leg because my whole body does a lateral shift and it hurts to sit and stand. But i try walk as much as i can till it gets straight.
First rule of back pain: Don’t panic. Second rule would be to have a clear actionable plan to get stronger and prevent future episodes.
Been watching your videos for a bit now, and I’m curious what’s the meaning behind your logo? Can you explain the symbolism
Just a friendly goat. It's a symbol of transformation, of being able to thrive even in difficult situations. Goats can live in crazy places.
@@ShapeshiftWellness Interesting, can you explain more about how the Goat symbolizes transformation? I can only find Baphomet stuff when I type in “goat symbol transformation”
What if a large board fell on your back and you have back pain but before that you didn't have back pain
With injuries, it's always a good idea to see a doctor to rule out anything serious. As long as there's nothing serious, this protocol will apply.
😊 thank you I learned so much from your videos very helpful I wish I heard this 10 months ago I'm so grateful now I know it's okay to bend to exercise and to twist doing yoga again and exercising back at the gym what I thought all these spasms was from my herniations it's actually from an Over protective brain because I was freaking out over it everything you said not to do I did LOL and prolonged the healing. Now I know how to handle set backs
Stay calm 😊
I'm so glad you're getting back towards a normal life and getting stronger! Slow and steady!
I would rub and move it when I feel cramp.
I can barely move
Does this apply if you have arthritis in your back?
Yep, most people have some arthritis, it’s usually nothing to panic about.
Arthritis means joint inflammation. It's not degenerative it's curable.
Stretch my leg
After using Orthovita Oil, I’m finally able to move without constant pain. It’s amazing to have a product that delivers such quick relief and is so natural. Big thumbs up to Planet Ayurveda
😂.. 🎉
Way too much talking like just get to the point 14 min of babble
Thank you I have a flare-up in my back and I was doing so well I'm taking your advice