So thankful for this video. I’ve had back issues, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease bulging disc. I first went to orthopedics and they sent me straight to physical therapy doing all the exercises you don’t recommend along with 100’s mg of gabapentin. It wasn’t helping and I was sent to pain management to receive injections which didn’t help either. My primary care sent me to rheumatology because my blood work showed possibly autoimmune since my ANA was positive. I then was diagnosed with osteoarthritis back and hands. I have a job sitting for around 50 hrs a week. I’m at a loss. Pain management is working on scheduling a nerve block. I will start this evening doing these exercises as tolerable. Sending prayers for healing everyone. We all want our life back.
We're sorry to hear about everything you've been going through with your back issues and the myriad of challenges you've faced. It sounds incredibly tough to deal with all of that while still trying to maintain a job that requires so much sitting. It must be frustrating to try different treatments without finding relief. We hope these exercises offer you some comfort and help in managing your pain. You're definitely not alone in wanting your life back, and we're sending positive thoughts your way for healing and relief. We have a sciatica help playlist that would be beneficial too. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html Please keep us updated as you progress. Please take care! 🙌
Oh my gosh i'm so sorry you're going through this! 😢I was just diagnosed with a severe herniated disc and sciatica going all the way down to the foot, in my 30s, had an extremely active lifestyle before this... It's hell, like what you're going through _ Did you get that nerve block injection? I'm curious if it's helping you. I didn't do that one yet, but I just did the 3 B12 injections into the glutt, and unfortunately they haven't made the pain go away completely for me...
I was told by PT to do these exercises that make it worse, and now it's worse, shooting flames down to toed and foot, so painful. I'm starting on the glutes and low abd
@@aprilflontek stop if it's hurting that much You may need time to get back to your previous flexibility...I am so much better now, 3 months later The shooting pain going down to my foot and numbness (sciatica) went away thank Jesús! Im praying it doesn't come back. I go to kinesiologist appointments once a week and walk daily 🙏🏾
Wohoo!! Thank you so much for your feedback Lili! Glad we could help! :-) Here is a few more videos if you're interested in learning more about Sciatica: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
@epmanualphysicaltherapy Is there a way to reach out to you for a consultation? I don't leave near your area but with today's technology, we can use zoom or FaceTime. Looking forward to your reply. Regards.
Ive had sciatica since 10/22 almost a year now it's driving me crazy ive had to summit to using a Walker and I don't leave my house this has destroyed my life, I don't take any drugs only nutritional supplements.I pray I learn something from these videos. 😊
😢 Hi I was diagnosed to this due to a herniated disc in the back. I understand what you mean about ruining your life, especially if you're normally an active person. Have you improved? Have you tried Osteopathy or kinesiology I'm thinking of trying this
I recently discovered your videos after having had 2 weeks of very strong sciatic pain (unable to walk and pain in all positions). I had 3 osteopathy sessions which seemed to aggravate rather than relieve anything and doctor prescribed NSAID painkillers which did not touch the pain. I also tried some of the exercises that my osteopath and others recommended (and you warn against in this video) and can now understand why they weren't helping either. I have been doing your recommended exercises on your other videos for only two days now and have already had an improvement of about 20-30% I can now get pain free,. Walking is still bad after 2 minutes - but I gained that 2 mins! - and can sleep again. I now have some hope I can calm this acutely debilitating thing down, and more importantly a pathway to correcting back issues longterm . Thank you so much for your informative and very helpful videos!
Hi, so sorry you're going through this😢 i'm in my thirties experiencing this debilitating thing due to a herniated disk in the back...I wake up in extreme pain Has it improved for you? Have you taken any injections?
I'm on day 9 of my first experience with sciatica that began when I was sleeping. I got out of bed and couldn't stand up, I had to crawl on my hands and knees. I've now developed weakness in my affected leg. My foot suddenly gives out on the inside causing me to lose my balance. I have fallen 5 times in the last 24 hours. I'm 77. Falling is NOT an option Right up until the middle of the night when this began I could stand straight up from an Asian squat. Now I have to use my hands, and even then I fall over. I'm frightened by these things that have never happened to me before.
I have a lot of pain with this at times and it is really bad now. Coughing, mild choking, sneezing is brutal. Sleep is rough. Thank you for your work here.
I was doing your exercises for bone on bone hip and I was improving greatly. My doctor however, wanted me to try therapy. My first session did immense damage and set me back to this day. She had me lay on my stomach, which I never do, plus she made me lay over a pillow under my stomach. Something popped in my back, it didn't hurt so I continued on. Hours later after going home the pain started. I have a spine full of arthritis. Now I'm doing your back exercises as well, it's painful but my pain seems to be improving. When I move a certain way, or bend to pick up something, I nearly scream the pain just jolts me. I was doing so good before and had confidence in being in decent shape for my vacation this fall. Now I'm not sure. I feel I may need a electric light weight wheelchair so I don't hold up everyone because I can't walk much. My gut told me to not do therapy... Wish I had followed it.
it was interesting to hear it could affect your foot and ankle. 3 Weeks ago I was in the ER with hip pain so bad I was in tears. I couldn't move my leg at all. Off and on for months prior I had light hip, foot and ankle pain on the same side. I bought a roman chair and have been doing back extensions, reversing and doing leg lifts then flipping over and doing sit ups with it. It seems to be helping.
Thank you for this information. It’s great , I have been with sciatic for 2 months, it’s the worst experience I’ve had. Very painful , I had medications including shots and I also was offered steroids which I didn’t have because I’m pre diabetic. When I saw your videos and understood that I was not supposed to do regular stretch and I started to do the ones you recommend in this video I really started to feel better. Again thank you so much ❤
I am a new sufferer of this bewildering Sciatica pain, and I greatly appreciate the information and exercises. I will be going into PT with enough knowledge to help myself. Thank you.
Thank you I will follow your videos and try your exercises. I was prescribed just about every pain medication you can imagine. Had years of physical therapy, did Chiropractic therapy this year. Dry needling in 2019. Not planning to do surgery in April, but my doctor has suggested it. You’re my last Hope. Again, thank you. I will stop doing the exercises that are not helpful for the sciatica. ❤
Hi I was wondering how you are now. I've been having same troubles and wondering if you ever had to finally do surgery or did these exercises helped you
This was extremely informative! My situation started exactly 2 weeks ago today~ I woke up with a bit of a low backache, sat at my desk for a few hours and when I rose the real pain began ~ the pain is in my left side, at the very top of the pelvis, and goes into my hip, groin and down the side and front of my left leg, not going below the knee ~ extreme pain ~ complete numbness in my left thigh ~ laying down in certain positions gives me some relief, but the moment I stand up to go and walk, within 60 seconds the pain is back, excruciating and going into my hip and down the side/front of thigh. It is debilitating, I cannot walk for more than 1 minute, cannot sit in my desk chair or car. Have tried every pain reliever, rub, heat, cold, lidocaine, stretching, etc etc etc to no avail ~ i need my life back lol...i know that sciatica is typically in the back of the leg but mine is in the side and front of thigh ~ I am not sure but my educated guess is that this problem is self induced from sitting t my desk for too long without breaks and being generally very sedantary. Any advice would be SO appreciated as I cannot function at all. I have seen the chiropractor in the first week and he feels it is an SI issue and not disc, as I have no problem lifting my leg on that side. Help please~
Hi Charlotte, you're welcome! Thank you for the kind words.🧡 We have a playlist for sciatica if you're interested. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Very informative. I have suffered for 6+ years and have also been to several PT, chiropractors, mckenzie method, boen treatments and spine dr for injections. MRIs, ct scans, EMG, venous doppler. I will work on strenghening butt and lower abs and will let you know results. What can you do if the root cause is scar tissue? Thanks for posting these videos; please keep making them.
Thank you, makes it more clear as to what I'm going through and which excercise should help.i get my pain exactly where you point in the butt area.been doing the butt and glute activation excercise you posted and I'm getting some relief. ❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👏👏
Hey ProphezAI, That is so awesome to hear! You are welcome. 🙌 There's nothing like feeling some relief when you've been in pain for so long. Also, sciatica pain can be so relentless and we are thrilled to hear you feel better. We have a sciatica help playlist you might find helpful. "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks Doc, unfortunately my symptoms worsened after the work and I could not move at all accompanied by massive paralyzing pain. Now my left lwg is deaf. Meanwhile I am in treatment by another Doc. I can walk and get painkillers, Sympal + Dexahexal inject. Going for TENS and MRT
Hi Walter! Thanks for the kind and encouraging words! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 😃
Wonderful! I have stiffness diagonally across my thighs...not in the groin. It is so painful. I have the back, butt etc as well as bone on bone hips. The hips aren't fun but that thigh and back pain is awful. The thigh stiffness seems to baffle every PT, doctor I've been to. Can't have an MRI (pacemaker) or a CT (allergic to contrast). They've just given up on me. Onward to the next video. Thank you so very much,.
Thank you. After 6 to 12 months of sciatica and finding a million different ideas and opinions leading to total confusion, you've just pretty much summed it all up. There are heaps of bad advice videos online. Some of the excersises I just had to laugh at as the person demonstrating had clearly never had sciatica. Me: "You want me to do WHAT? Put left leg up round my ear and breath through my arse!" 😂😂😂. Dream on! I've had the prescription pills and the injection. Also a nerve ablation in my left sacroiliac joint. None of it really worked. I have two bearly touching slipped discs at L4 and L5 just as you described. I fell on my left buttock which probably did for the sacroiliac joint. Its all on the left. Interestingly, I found another great guy online who talks about how our bodies are not symmetrical. How the right is stronger than the left in everyone. He also talks about how the brain reacts and controls muscle tension depending on your dominant side of cognition. For example, a tense soas on the left is caused by lack of cognitive awareness on that side. A right dide cognitive dominance. The left soas is tense because the brain isnt certain of whats happening to the left and so that side of the body is in constant fight or flight mode. This tightness can distort joints over time, pulling them out of alignment. Solution: put your left molars together on someyhing like a wooden lolly stick and consciously feel your left heal on the ground. Result: left side cognition. Soas relaxes immediately. Tension released. Everyone's happy. I do believe the brain plays a major roll in sciatica, along side everything you are saying.
This is so painful, I can’t even lay down on my back or side without getting back pain mainly numbness and chill/fire down my leg to my ankle. When it happen I felt a pull from my hip area.
I think you are amazingly knowledgeable and am convinced everything you say is corrrect. If you do really have time to reply to ALL the 100s of questions I see in the comments section...here is my story plus question. I'm a very fit and active 83 ex gym teacher. I already have good strong glutes and abs and regularly dance walk swim but dont overdo it. My sciatic pain started this year and is worsening when i sit or lie and occasionally when active. The main thing is IT KEEPS MOVING. Femur.. thigh.. outer leg ...calf...at present it's high at "One o'clock" on my butt seen from behind. I believe in self cure and will not see doc or have meds or injections etc. Shall I keep doing all the exercises you give..or what?
I have very flat feet. I watched a video that showed how it can throw off your body's balance from knees, back, and neck. I knew it could effect knees, but never thought about the back. I have a podiatrist appointment. I've had some sciatica beginning at age 32. I've had increasing back pain since age 37. I'm hoping to get things as balanced as possible to decrease pain. I'm lately trying to make stretching/yoga a daily habit too. That's my biggest challenge right now is making this new habit
😅Thank you David I’ve been sitting here at through a couple of your videos during the lower abdomen tilt that you should suggest trying to find my glutes my sciatic nerve has greatly reduced in pain during this time thank you thank you thank you
Hi Jlee, you are very welcome. In case you are interested we have a sciatica pain help playlist you might helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy last night was much better sleep, instead of sciatic pain, after doing the abdomen tilt in the daytime. I still had some pain, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as usual. This approach actually works! 🥳
I am 29 years old. For the last 6 years, on and off, I’ve had this pain, and the couple of doctors I’ve seen have never mentioned sciatica. They were telling me that I just needed to stretch and it would pass… each time I stretched, the pain would become so bad the next day that I couldn’t walk. Now I have a new baby, and I need to be mobile enough to care for her! I seriously need to help some help for this.. I do believe I have sciatica. Just not sure what the cause of mine is
Hello WigswithSteph, Depending what stretch you are doing , you can irritate the sciatic nerve. Here is a helpful video "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you very much, I’ll have a look. Thank you for everything you’re sharing! It’s been super helpful understanding what it is that I have
Hi Meiyang! We are so sorry to hear that you are suffering from sciatica pain. We know exactly how painful it can be and sometimes medications don't even take the edge off. We are happy to hear that you are using these techniques and with consistency, we are confident that you will start feeling relief. It's very important that if you are feeling any pain you stop with all exercises until the pain has subsided. You can try them again when you feel better but use less intensity. If you continue to feel pain stop all exercises completely. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care! 🧡
I’ve told so many doctors my symptoms in my butt and down my leg and no one ever said sciatica and told me how to treat it. They make me feel like I’m stupid
I have the same symptoms as you for months now and recently went to orthopedic group, take a MRI They are recommending the surgery and which I am not favorable to , I am stressed and in pain , not sure what to do. Wish this doctor was in my state.
Don't worry you are not only one I'm going thrue same but they not saying that it's sciatica only they giving me stupit therepy that make my life more ruin
Awesome, thank you for the information. Your video is very informative and your illustrations are very helpful. I have been suffering with back pain and sciatica for years. Recently I have been getting a lot of pain in my heel and the sole of my feet. Some days I am good but then all of a sudden my back or the sciatica or even both will act up. I hate doing exercises because I am afraid the pain I will get will be so bad that I can't move. Watching this video has convinced me that all my pain is nerve related stemming from poor glutes and abs and not necessary only muscle. Keep up the good work. Bless
Oh no….I have been doing the figure 4 exercice and knee press, leg extension and more found on internet by other therapists…..and thought it was helping. Crap. I know the figure4 seems to stretch and help a bit but you say it might worsen the prob. I will check your other videos. Merci.❤
I've been doing the figure 4 for decades. When my sciatica began IN MY SLEEP 9 days ago, I watched a couple of exercise videos specifically for sciatica. Guess what one them was. figure 4. There were 3 or 4. I was doing all but one. This is the FIRST information I've found in many years that makes sense.
Thank you very informative information. I am 2 months post hip replacement and was going well until i started getting back pain and sciatica shooting pains down my leg into my side of right calf which stops me walking its so painful. Im not sure what is causing it. GP has given me nerve pain tablets to try, i have already tried tramadol which helps back pain but doesnt touch the nerve pain.
I have a question. My mom had lower back pain (wear and tear) after giving birth to my sister in the mid 70's. The treatment prescribed was light back exercises and she received ultrasound on her back twice a week. How come this treatment is not offered now days....has it been deemed ineffective?
I've been dealing with sciatica for the last 4 1/2 months and every day is painful, taking meds like pez just for pain relief and they aren't working very well now, I've seen other videos and nothing is helping, I'm going to therapy tomorrow, but the pain is so intense it effects my sleep cycle. I hope your video helps
My pain is worse the year and it on side hip I put Salompas pain relief patches their great it gives me a lot of relief n also the heating pad helps too When I can find the Salompas at Rite Aid store. Please people try them it has help or the heating pad too ok don't hurt to try right Thanks for ur great job on these videos. I just didn't see my area where it hurts. Take care
After work injury, i had to quit my job because of sciatica. Was on crutches for 6 months. This is month 8, after trying everything, i am now on a high dose antiinflammatory, which helps but doesn't get rid of the nerve pain. I think i have a rotated s1 joint from lifting too heavy of an object. I am trying to remain hopeful. Im going to find a good chiropractor next.
Thank you so much for your kind heart & thoughtful knowlege better than some one licensed practice md... You do not care about to make $$$ spending your valuable time to educate patients ❤ GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY 🙏
Thank you you are so informative I have had my MRI and had slippage in my L4 L5 along with sciatica all the way to my toes which of these exercises should I avoid I'm assuming I need to do the glute and abdomen training only
Thank you so much for this great info! However my pain is primarily in the back of my thigh, what are the best exercises please? I have hyper flexibility in my butt muscles and a desk job.
Thank you for the video. I’ve been experiencing a sensation originating from the lower-left portion of my back all the way down to my calf and wasn’t able to determine what it was exactly. I started experiencing this sensation mainly right around the time I started to wear shoes with built-in arch made by my podiatrist since I’ve been flat-footed my whole life. Could it be possible that Sciatica started to occur due to changes in the arc elevation? Also, if that’s the case, why is it only affecting my left leg instead of both legs?
I've been dealing with sciatic for 4 months. No more back pain or butt pain. Just numbness from inner knee to ankle. Able to do all daily activities including golf 3 times a week. Subscribed to your healthy back booster programme and doing your exercises religiously. Still the numbness continues. I've life in a small town in New Zealand with limited resources. What would you recommend? Thank you
Hi Carol, It is our pleasure! We are sorry to hear that have been suffering from sciatica. We know how painful and relentless it can be and we hope you can feel some relief soon. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for sciatica you might find helpful if you haven't already seen it. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. Thank you so much for your support. We appreciate you being part of our community! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I had pain really bad in my front thigh. I got rid of it by doing the Carnivore Diet. I had a really bad heel spur and I learned about the Carnivore Diet. So I was just doing it to help me with my heel spur. For three months I only ate eggs in the morning and grass feed beef and eggs for dinner. It fixed my heel spur on the second day pain was gone but I had a weak heel and it needed to work out. Three months later still doing the Carnivore Diet one day I'm walking and my lower back is killing me and I can feel everything get lose. So I went into the doorway and pushed with my hands and lower back and now all my pain was gone. When I would walk it was every five steps I would get a shock then ten steps and so on. Now I might get one or two attacks.
I've been trying everything that I can find from TH-cam physiotherapy guys and nothing seems to be working. 4 months into it and no improvement. Have an appointment with a orthopedic back specialist on Wednesday. Hopefully it will lead to surgery, because I can't live with this pain any longer.
Good day doc . I had a accident 4 months ago and since then I need a cervical fusion for compression. I was not told after mri that I have bulging disk , stenosis , degenerative disease in lumbar region. My question is why am I getting pain in my hamstrings that radiate to my feet where the outside of my feet feel bruised. I can barely walk and trying to get back to work. Siatica ?
Hey Todd, this could absolutely be related to sciatica. It is very common for stenosis of the low back to create problems similar to sciatica. If the stenosis is pinching multiple nerve roots it may be causing all of the symptoms. It is also possible that the sciatic nerve is being pinched creating the same pain. These two instances are very similar in symptoms but can be treated in different ways. Here are 2 playlists that may be able to help with your symptoms in case you are interested in learning more: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys.html
Do you have a referral system? I live in lower Alabama, how do I know which physical therapist would be good to go to? I have spinal stenosis L5-S1, bulging disc, arthritis and sciatica that runs from my right back around to my hip an down the side of my leg. I can’t find a good doctor or physical therapist. Your videos have been the best thing that I’ve found and I’d like to get this kind of treatment here. 🙏
Hey @Sewblessed! Dr. David is a fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists. His specialty is orthopedic manual physical therapy, which is the ideal specialty for helping someone avoid surgery, injections, and medications. In the US, you can find a physical therapist trained similar to Dr. David at this website: aaompt.org/Main/Public_Resources/Find-A-Fellow/Main/Member_Resources/Find-A-Fellow.aspx?hkey=108c9a56-f793-45e4-b3ed-cefe5d871a94
Sewblessed I have the EXACT same issues. Had an MRI AGAIN, since absolutely nothing is helping this flare-up. Hope I can get some help after the results. But at 70+, not a whole lot helps with degenerative disc problems. Wishing you well in your search! 🩷
Hi Laura! You are very welcome! We are so sorry to see that you have been dealing with sciatica pain! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!🧡
You are my go to for stenosis info. My dr just told me what I had, no further info. I have not found any info on pain in the lower leg. Severe pain in shin as well as calf. Right leg will not bend back very far. What exercises will help me? Thanks for any help. All the best to you from gal in Ontario .Canada 21:39
Dr. David. Initially i only had numbness in my leftfoot. Then it became painful. I did not have pain in my butt and legs intil i started chiropractic and stretching. I did water aerobics 2x a week. Im so sore.ive. done meds etc. I cannot get anyone to listen. Ive got an appointment with an acupuncturist next week. Ivve spent 100's of dollars.
Hey Mac, sorry to hear that the meds were a bit rough. If chiropractic helped for a while then a good manual therapist should be able to help get you back to where you want to be. In the US, you can find a physical therapist trained similarly to Dr. David at this website: aaompt.org/Main/Public_Resources/Find-A-Fellow/Main/Member_Resources/Find-A-Fellow.aspx?hkey=108c9a56-f793-45e4-b3ed-cefe5d871a94 Dr. David is a fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists. His specialty is orthopedic manual physical therapy, which is the ideal specialty for helping someone avoid surgery, injections, and medications. Traditional physical therapists are best trained to help people right after surgery.
Hey Doc, I’m having surgery on my C-6 & C-7 next month. My right side of my arm is numb and tingling. Also my left leg is now been bothering me. Lower tightness on my back and discomfort on my leg and calf. Can this be the problem due to my c6 & c7 ?
I have been there. It is not from your cervical herniated disc. When my cervical herniated disc flared (c5-c6), few days later after, I started to feel numbness and tingling down my legs.... Two weeks later, I had pain in my legs.. Four weeks later, my lower back began to hurt, as well.. more and more with each day.. I had an MRI, it showed I had multiple lumbar herniated discs, compressing the sciatic nerve.
So happy I discovered this channel and going by the explanation I'm now absolutely convinced I'm suffering of sciatica. I took gabapentin and I feel that I don't have the flare ups again. I will start the exercises and stretches. Brilliant presentation Thank you so much Dr
Hey Christina! We are so sorry to hear you've been dealing with sciatica pain! ☹️ We are glad that you found our channel and that you'll be taking our advice on managing it and fixing it! Remember to always work on improving your muscle balance and getting those glutes stronger! If you are interested in learning more about sciatica, here is a playlist with more exercises, tips and stretches that could help! Check it out: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Aww Dr, thank you so much for your reply. I'm convinced that I'm going to get better and back to normal activities with the exercises and stretches. Your chanel and particularly those videos on sciatica are absolutely life saving . it's like one has received a new lease on life. Thank you from the depth of my heart . I'm most grateful Your subscriber Cristina
Do you have any exercises for people like me who has multiple bulging disks in my lumbar spine. Pain radiating differently depending on the level. Currently radiating down outside of left thigh into my knee. Changes. Has surgery on my cervical spine. That worked well.
Thank you for all your videos can you answer me a question I have four bulging discs but I just herniated two of them L4 and L5 two and a half months ago I'm still experiencing burning pain in my lower spine how long do you think I have to rest before I start Physical Therapy I've been in physical therapy for 2 months maybe I'm doing too much cuz I'm still in pain. Maybe I need to give my back a break for a week
Hey Michele! We are so sorry to hear about your disc injuries ☹️. Usually you can do passive to moderately active modalities of physical therapy pretty soon after injury. Here are some resources that could be of help! Check them out: "Herniated Disc Help" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVRe.html "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
I have hip pain on the sides of my hips. Can that be from sciatica? I have a Dr appt coming up in Jan. If he recommends PT, I'm going to have them send me to your office.
Thank you very much those exercises you mentioned that the physical therapist will do do they help with bulging discs? I have bulging discs in the lower spine and causing sciatica pain I was doing those exercises that you mentioned
Hey Michele, we have some great exercises available to help with these pains! In case you are interested in learning more, here is a playlist of videos specifically for this problem: "Herniated Disc Help" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVRe.html We also have a program available to help improve the health of your back to avoid issues like herniated discs from developing. Here is a link to that with more information in case you are interested: The 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
How can one tell the difference between sciatica and sacroiliac problems, or even something that's both? I feel like everyone is eager to label my pain sciatica bit walking HELPS, sitting VERY straight helps. Standing is better than sitting in general and lying down doesn't much help.
Hey @TheReasonWeLearn! Great question! Generally speaking, with sciatica type pain the pain will likely be radiating down into the leg. While with sacroiliac joint pain, you are more likely to experience pain in the low back right around the location of the sacroiliac joint.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks for the reply! I have BOTH. It started in the SI join area, exactly where you pointed out the joint, and stupid me, I tried what has worked in the past when I've had that twinge, and rolled on a yoga roll, only WHOA it got immediately SO MUCH WORSE, holy hell, the pain was intense. Since then, the pain is still there, but also deep in the inside groin when I sit upright at anything more than flat, and it gets worse the closer to 90 degrees I sit. If I sit that way but stick my butt OUT, like a duck, it eases a bit. The rest of the pain is across the TOP of my right quad, and ends abruptly above my knee. It feels like a charly-horse cramp, deep deep ache. Walking and standing are BETTER than sitting, or lying down, Aleve doesn't touch the pain (allergic to Ibruprofen), and driving is the worst of all, which is a serious problem. But here's the thing...I can't sleep well, so I'm exhausted. Now even standing my legs (right one especially) feel weak and HEAVY, like I want so badly to sit down or lie down, but it hurts too much to do for more than a minute. I even switched to a standing desk yesterday b/c I can't function seated. Just today, my mid-back started aching a bit, not terrible, just TIRED, like too much gravity tired. Not sure if this matters, but I have a 3/4" difference between my legs, right leg that has the pain is the shorter one, this is b/c at ages 10 and 11, I fractured that femur (yes, twice in a row, 364 days apart, both freak equestrian accidents). This was in the 1970s, so no surgery, just traction and body cast, both times. Right knee has been hyper-extensive ever since, and I have ZERO tension in my PCL, so I stopped being able to run in college, chronic tendonitis if I did. Now I just walk, about 10K steps at a time, 3x/week, usually on a treadmill. I thought I was doing great :( Recently lost 18 lbs, back to the weight I was at 30 (I'm 57) but this pain is awful.
We are so sorry to hear about the complex SI joint pain you're dealing with, it seems to have progressed over the years. The best day that we can assist you is via a Virtual Consultation service with one of our experienced doctors. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
Hi thank you so much! Again After my heel cortisone surgery , i ended up with a chronic pain from my heel shooting into my back of knee , front shin and back hamstring and sitting bone , and it was constant , i ended up walking with crutches So i had no idea what to do I went private to my osteopath who done shock wave treatment ( avoing my heel as he said he cant treat that the area straight after a surgery) which i understand. My whole left leg was flared up tight , woke up allot with throbbing pain between my sitting bone , to my knee my shin into my archillies and foot. After a few shockwave treatments i can now manage to walk with out crutches. However the same spots are still flaring up depending in what i do My main question is , do you think it could possibly be sciatic nerve damage and can it be fixed without surgery? Before i go back for more shickwave treatment is it a good thing or is there anything else you can recommend to ask my osteopath to check out properly ?
Hey Colleen! That is an outstanding question! It can absolutely be related to sciatica! Your sciatic nerve branches off to your tibial nerve, which then branches off to your medial calcaneal nerve. This nerve wraps around the bottom of your heel. There are many techniques that can help if this is indeed a nerve pain. A common technique by osteopaths and physical therapists is to use nerve glides. These help the nerve move better throughout the body to help decrease irritation. We also have many other exercises and stretches on our channel that may be able to help with this condition as well. Here is a link to our sciatica playlist: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
Hi BCSTS, Thank you for mentioning this! 🙌It's important to note that it is very important to do your research and get guidance from your primary healthcare provider. These medications can offer a lot of relief but they aren't for everyone.
I was stepping on the wrong pedal when i went to drive out of garage--confused my mind. Blurry vision.....felt weird....hated it. Wanted it so badly due to my constant non-stop sciatica pain. It is very bad on memory.
My physio said I do have bulging disc and i m working on that n getting better. But now I also realise I also have another nerve pain/irritation/ slight burning sensation, is that sciatica? I need to seee my physio again I guess. Any words from you would be helpful
I have had a returning sciatica problem and seems to flare up after sitting a while at my computer for work. I have been doing your exercises and it seemed to be improving, but I had to sit awhile to write reports and it flared up again. What else can be done?
Good Morning Mr. Middaugh, Is there any way I can speak with you? I live in Atlantic Beach Florida, and haven't seen a doctor in 20 years, largely because I have not been sick, but also because doctors generally seem like overgrown teenage boys. It seems impossible to have a conversation or question them without a defensive, hurried response. I have watched many of your videos and you impress me as a concerned professional. In any case, I am 72 years old (110 lbs.), am a vegetarian, go to a gym class 4 days a week. Recently, I have had upper leg, sometimes calf problems, but never for very long. I wonder if I am developing sciatica or stenosis of some type. I have questions, but no one to trust. If you are willing to speak with me, how can I get in touch with you? Thank you for your time and for all the good work you do. Jane (Chambers)
Hey Jane, Thank you so much for reaching out! We're so sorry that you've been struggling with finding help! Feeling dismissed or hurried when trying to explain a personal situation is such a frustrating experience and it can anyone feel like throwing the towel.🥺 You can book a Virtaul Consultation so that you may discuss your situation with Dr David. If you are interested you can check out the information here: Virtual visit link www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ In the mean time if you feel that you are having sciatica or lumbar stenosis we will link some additional information and exercises for you: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys.html Please take care! 🧡
So thankful for this video. I’ve had back issues, sciatica, spinal stenosis, degenerative disc disease bulging disc. I first went to orthopedics and they sent me straight to physical therapy doing all the exercises you don’t recommend along with 100’s mg of gabapentin. It wasn’t helping and I was sent to pain management to receive injections which didn’t help either. My primary care sent me to rheumatology because my blood work showed possibly autoimmune since my ANA was positive. I then was diagnosed with osteoarthritis back and hands. I have a job sitting for around 50 hrs a week. I’m at a loss. Pain management is working on scheduling a nerve block. I will start this evening doing these exercises as tolerable. Sending prayers for healing everyone. We all want our life back.
We're sorry to hear about everything you've been going through with your back issues and the myriad of challenges you've faced. It sounds incredibly tough to deal with all of that while still trying to maintain a job that requires so much sitting. It must be frustrating to try different treatments without finding relief.
We hope these exercises offer you some comfort and help in managing your pain. You're definitely not alone in wanting your life back, and we're sending positive thoughts your way for healing and relief.
We have a sciatica help playlist that would be beneficial too. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
Please keep us updated as you progress. Please take care! 🙌
Oh my gosh i'm so sorry you're going through this! 😢I was just diagnosed with a severe herniated disc and sciatica going all the way down to the foot, in my 30s, had an extremely active lifestyle before this...
It's hell, like what you're going through _ Did you get that nerve block injection? I'm curious if it's helping you. I didn't do that one yet, but I just did the 3
B12 injections into the glutt, and unfortunately they haven't made the pain go away completely for me...
I was told by PT to do these exercises that make it worse, and now it's worse, shooting flames down to toed and foot, so painful. I'm starting on the glutes and low abd
@@aprilflontek stop if it's hurting that much
You may need time to get back to your previous flexibility...I am so much better now, 3 months later
The shooting pain going down to my foot and numbness (sciatica) went away thank Jesús! Im praying it doesn't come back. I go to kinesiologist appointments once a week and walk daily 🙏🏾
I have learned more in this video about sciatica than 20 years going to several especialists. A big thank you!!
Wohoo!! Thank you so much for your feedback Lili! Glad we could help! :-) Here is a few more videos if you're interested in learning more about Sciatica:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
@epmanualphysicaltherapy Is there a way to reach out to you for a consultation? I don't leave near your area but with today's technology, we can use zoom or FaceTime. Looking forward to your reply. Regards.
Amen!
I wish I had found your channel 5 years ago...watching your channel has changed my life...thank you
Ive had sciatica since 10/22 almost a year now it's driving me crazy ive had to summit to using a Walker and I don't leave my house this has destroyed my life, I don't take any drugs only nutritional supplements.I pray I learn something from these videos. 😊
Rolfing helped me
Go see a chiropractor
@@tmadden4951 oh….can you give me more info please?
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Hi I was diagnosed to this due to a herniated disc in the back. I understand what you mean about ruining your life, especially if you're normally an active person.
Have you improved? Have you tried Osteopathy or kinesiology
I'm thinking of trying this
I recently discovered your videos after having had 2 weeks of very strong sciatic pain (unable to walk and pain in all positions). I had 3 osteopathy sessions which seemed to aggravate rather than relieve anything and doctor prescribed NSAID painkillers which did not touch the pain. I also tried some of the exercises that my osteopath and others recommended (and you warn against in this video) and can now understand why they weren't helping either.
I have been doing your recommended exercises on your other videos for only two days now and have already had an improvement of about 20-30% I can now get pain free,. Walking is still bad after 2 minutes - but I gained that 2 mins! - and can sleep again. I now have some hope I can calm this acutely debilitating thing down, and more importantly a pathway to correcting back issues longterm . Thank you so much for your informative and very helpful videos!
Im also having trouble walking even with help and i can't sleep for more than 2 or 3 hours so im hoping i can slowly improve like you!
Hi, so sorry you're going through this😢
i'm in my thirties experiencing this debilitating thing due to a herniated disk in the back...I wake up in extreme pain
Has it improved for you? Have you taken any injections?
I'm on day 9 of my first experience with sciatica that began when I was sleeping. I got out of bed and couldn't stand up, I had to crawl on my hands and knees. I've now developed weakness in my affected leg. My foot suddenly gives out on the inside causing me to lose my balance. I have fallen 5 times in the last 24 hours. I'm 77. Falling is NOT an option
Right up until the middle of the night when this began I could stand straight up from an Asian squat. Now I have to use my hands, and even then I fall over. I'm frightened by these things that have never happened to me before.
100 percent got everything you said, nerve pain gabapenting, taking a week to kick in .
got worse and worse not better, muscle ache, spasm , aches pains omg, it's awful
I have a lot of pain with this at times and it is really bad now. Coughing, mild choking, sneezing is brutal. Sleep is rough. Thank you for your work here.
I was doing your exercises for bone on bone hip and I was improving greatly. My doctor however, wanted me to try therapy. My first session did immense damage and set me back to this day. She had me lay on my stomach, which I never do, plus she made me lay over a pillow under my stomach. Something popped in my back, it didn't hurt so I continued on. Hours later after going home the pain started. I have a spine full of arthritis. Now I'm doing your back exercises as well, it's painful but my pain seems to be improving. When I move a certain way, or bend to pick up something, I nearly scream the pain just jolts me. I was doing so good before and had confidence in being in decent shape for my vacation this fall. Now I'm not sure. I feel I may need a electric light weight wheelchair so I don't hold up everyone because I can't walk much. My gut told me to not do therapy... Wish I had followed it.
it was interesting to hear it could affect your foot and ankle. 3 Weeks ago I was in the ER with hip pain so bad I was in tears. I couldn't move my leg at all. Off and on for months prior I had light hip, foot and ankle pain on the same side. I bought a roman chair and have been doing back extensions, reversing and doing leg lifts then flipping over and doing sit ups with it. It seems to be helping.
Thank you for this information. It’s great , I have been with sciatic for 2 months, it’s the worst experience I’ve had. Very painful , I had medications including shots and I also was offered steroids which I didn’t have because I’m pre diabetic.
When I saw your videos and understood that I was not supposed to do regular stretch and I started to do the ones you recommend in this video I really started to feel better. Again thank you so much ❤
I am a new sufferer of this bewildering Sciatica pain, and I greatly appreciate the information and exercises. I will be going into PT with enough knowledge to help myself. Thank you.
Hi, I just was diagnosed with this and a herniated disc, it's hell😢
Have you gotten any better?
Thank you I will follow your videos and try your exercises. I was prescribed just about every pain medication you can imagine. Had years of physical therapy, did Chiropractic therapy this year. Dry needling in 2019. Not planning to do surgery in April, but my doctor has suggested it. You’re my last Hope. Again, thank you. I will stop doing the exercises that are not helpful for the sciatica. ❤
Gabapentin is horrible. Made me so spaced out.
Hi I was wondering how you are now. I've been having same troubles and wondering if you ever had to finally do surgery or did these exercises helped you
This was extremely informative!
My situation started exactly 2 weeks ago today~ I woke up with a bit of a low backache, sat at my desk for a few hours and when I rose the real pain began ~ the pain is in my left side, at the very top of the pelvis, and goes into my hip, groin and down the side and front of my left leg, not going below the knee ~ extreme pain ~ complete numbness in my left thigh ~ laying down in certain positions gives me some relief, but the moment I stand up to go and walk, within 60 seconds the pain is back, excruciating and going into my hip and down the side/front of thigh. It is debilitating, I cannot walk for more than 1 minute, cannot sit in my desk chair or car. Have tried every pain reliever, rub, heat, cold, lidocaine, stretching, etc etc etc to no avail ~ i need my life back lol...i know that sciatica is typically in the back of the leg but mine is in the side and front of thigh ~ I am not sure but my educated guess is that this problem is self induced from sitting t my desk for too long without breaks and being generally very sedantary. Any advice would be SO appreciated as I cannot function at all. I have seen the chiropractor in the first week and he feels it is an SI issue and not disc, as I have no problem lifting my leg on that side. Help please~
What a great presentation. Thanks so much!
So clearly and brilliantly explained thank you so very much. 🙏
Hi Charlotte, you're welcome! Thank you for the kind words.🧡
We have a playlist for sciatica if you're interested. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy that’s great thank you so much 😊 very kind.
This is the best video I've seen regarding my problem. Now I understand where my root problem lies. Thank you so much.
Very informative. I have suffered for 6+ years and have also been to several PT, chiropractors, mckenzie method, boen treatments and spine dr for injections. MRIs, ct scans, EMG, venous doppler. I will work on strenghening butt and lower abs and will let you know results. What can you do if the root cause is scar tissue? Thanks for posting these videos; please keep making them.
Spinal flossing for scar tissue I hear
Thank you, makes it more clear as to what I'm going through and which excercise should help.i get my pain exactly where you point in the butt area.been doing the butt and glute activation excercise you posted and I'm getting some relief. ❤❤👍🏽👍🏽👏👏
Thanks. Excellent video full of much needed information. You explain very well
You're welcome @misbahhabib8866!!!
Super Quick Fix! I was able to do my workb the same day. Thanks so much!
Hey ProphezAI, That is so awesome to hear! You are welcome. 🙌 There's nothing like feeling some relief when you've been in pain for so long. Also, sciatica pain can be so relentless and we are thrilled to hear you feel better. We have a sciatica help playlist you might find helpful. "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks Doc, unfortunately my symptoms worsened after the work and I could not move at all accompanied by massive paralyzing pain. Now my left lwg is deaf. Meanwhile I am in treatment by another Doc. I can walk and get painkillers, Sympal + Dexahexal inject. Going for TENS and MRT
Awesome! I wish I had this information years ago. Very clear, informative and well presented.
Hi Walter! Thanks for the kind and encouraging words! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 😃
I’m 22, and I have a very severe case with all the symptoms you mentioned, it is a nightmare but thank you for your videos.
I also have the prudenal nerve symptoms, is this really bad? What do you recommend?
Wonderful! I have stiffness diagonally across my thighs...not in the groin. It is so painful. I have the back, butt etc as well as bone on bone hips. The hips aren't fun but that thigh and back pain is awful. The thigh stiffness seems to baffle every PT, doctor I've been to. Can't have an MRI (pacemaker) or a CT (allergic to contrast). They've just given up on me. Onward to the next video. Thank you so very much,.
PRAYING FOR ALL CHRONIC PAIN SUFFERERS ON THIS WEBSITE. ❤
Thank you. After 6 to 12 months of sciatica and finding a million different ideas and opinions leading to total confusion, you've just pretty much summed it all up. There are heaps of bad advice videos online. Some of the excersises I just had to laugh at as the person demonstrating had clearly never had sciatica. Me: "You want me to do WHAT? Put left leg up round my ear and breath through my arse!" 😂😂😂. Dream on! I've had the prescription pills and the injection. Also a nerve ablation in my left sacroiliac joint. None of it really worked. I have two bearly touching slipped discs at L4 and L5 just as you described. I fell on my left buttock which probably did for the sacroiliac joint. Its all on the left. Interestingly, I found another great guy online who talks about how our bodies are not symmetrical. How the right is stronger than the left in everyone. He also talks about how the brain reacts and controls muscle tension depending on your dominant side of cognition. For example, a tense soas on the left is caused by lack of cognitive awareness on that side. A right dide cognitive dominance. The left soas is tense because the brain isnt certain of whats happening to the left and so that side of the body is in constant fight or flight mode. This tightness can distort joints over time, pulling them out of alignment. Solution: put your left molars together on someyhing like a wooden lolly stick and consciously feel your left heal on the ground. Result: left side cognition. Soas relaxes immediately. Tension released. Everyone's happy. I do believe the brain plays a major roll in sciatica, along side everything you are saying.
Excellent video. You clearly explained sciatica.. Keep it up
Hey Subash! Glad we explained sciatica well for you! We will continue as long as we can!
This man is a God send! Thanks 🙏
Hi Twn2rbo, you are welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words. It means everything to us! Wishing you all the best.🙌
This is so painful, I can’t even lay down on my back or side without getting back pain mainly numbness and chill/fire down my leg to my ankle. When it happen I felt a pull from my hip area.
I think you are amazingly knowledgeable and am convinced everything you say is corrrect. If you do really have time to reply to ALL the 100s of questions I see in the comments section...here is my story plus question. I'm a very fit and active 83 ex gym teacher. I already have good strong glutes and abs and regularly dance walk swim but dont overdo it. My sciatic pain started this year and is worsening when i sit or lie and occasionally when active. The main thing is IT KEEPS MOVING. Femur.. thigh.. outer leg ...calf...at present it's high at "One o'clock" on my butt seen from behind. I believe in self cure and will not see doc or have meds or injections etc. Shall I keep doing all the exercises you give..or what?
OMG I really needed this video. Thanks!
Thank you thank you going through all this very painful issue.
Hello Luz!
We are so sorry to hear how much pain you have been in, but happy to be able to help 🧡
I have very flat feet. I watched a video that showed how it can throw off your body's balance from knees, back, and neck. I knew it could effect knees, but never thought about the back. I have a podiatrist appointment. I've had some sciatica beginning at age 32. I've had increasing back pain since age 37. I'm hoping to get things as balanced as possible to decrease pain. I'm lately trying to make stretching/yoga a daily habit too. That's my biggest challenge right now is making this new habit
Thank you so much
This was very helpful. I have an herniated disc @ L5 S1. I was doing all the wrong stretches until I saw your video
Thank You so much Doctor! Absolutelly great info..!!!
😅Thank you David I’ve been sitting here at through a couple of your videos during the lower abdomen tilt that you should suggest trying to find my glutes my sciatic nerve has greatly reduced in pain during this time thank you thank you thank you
Hi Jlee, you are very welcome. In case you are interested we have a sciatica pain help playlist you might helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy last night was much better sleep, instead of sciatic pain, after doing the abdomen tilt in the daytime. I still had some pain, but it wasn’t nearly as bad as usual. This approach actually works! 🥳
I am 29 years old. For the last 6 years, on and off, I’ve had this pain, and the couple of doctors I’ve seen have never mentioned sciatica. They were telling me that I just needed to stretch and it would pass… each time I stretched, the pain would become so bad the next day that I couldn’t walk. Now I have a new baby, and I need to be mobile enough to care for her! I seriously need to help some help for this.. I do believe I have sciatica. Just not sure what the cause of mine is
Hello WigswithSteph,
Depending what stretch you are doing , you can irritate the sciatic nerve. Here is a helpful video
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thank you very much, I’ll have a look. Thank you for everything you’re sharing! It’s been super helpful understanding what it is that I have
Thank you for the video. I have done all the exercises you’ve shown, still have sciatica pain. Will follow your regimen. Thanks again.
Hi Meiyang! We are so sorry to hear that you are suffering from sciatica pain. We know exactly how painful it can be and sometimes medications don't even take the edge off. We are happy to hear that you are using these techniques and with consistency, we are confident that you will start feeling relief. It's very important that if you are feeling any pain you stop with all exercises until the pain has subsided. You can try them again when you feel better but use less intensity. If you continue to feel pain stop all exercises completely.
In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care! 🧡
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I’ve told so many doctors my symptoms in my butt and down my leg and no one ever said sciatica and told me how to treat it. They make me feel like I’m stupid
I have the same symptoms as you for months now and recently went to orthopedic group, take a MRI They are recommending the surgery and which I am not favorable to , I am stressed and in pain , not sure what to do. Wish this doctor was in my state.
You are not stupid Rhonda, those doctors were rubbish!
Because they never know the pain you are going through
Don't worry you are not only one I'm going thrue same but they not saying that it's sciatica only they giving me stupit therepy that make my life more ruin
Same / me !SMH!😢
Thank for your channel!!! It’s helped me so much with my knees and lower back!!
Hey Carlos, you are very welcome! We appreciate your kind words and support!
Thanks by the way for sharing your knowledge with us .
Thannks for the good information i suffer one year now.
Awesome, thank you for the information. Your video is very informative and your illustrations are very helpful. I have been suffering with back pain and sciatica for years. Recently I have been getting a lot of pain in my heel and the sole of my feet. Some days I am good but then all of a sudden my back or the sciatica or even both will act up. I hate doing exercises because I am afraid the pain I will get will be so bad that I can't move. Watching this video has convinced me that all my pain is nerve related stemming from poor glutes and abs and not necessary only muscle. Keep up the good work. Bless
Oh no….I have been doing the figure 4 exercice and knee press, leg extension and more found on internet by other therapists…..and thought it was helping. Crap. I know the figure4 seems to stretch and help a bit but you say it might worsen the prob. I will check your other videos. Merci.❤
I've been doing the figure 4 for decades. When my sciatica began IN MY SLEEP 9 days ago, I watched a couple of exercise videos specifically for sciatica. Guess what one them was. figure 4. There were 3 or 4. I was doing all but one.
This is the FIRST information I've found in many years that makes sense.
Thank you very informative information. I am 2 months post hip replacement and was going well until i started getting back pain and sciatica shooting pains down my leg into my side of right calf which stops me walking its so painful. Im not sure what is causing it. GP has given me nerve pain tablets to try, i have already tried tramadol which helps back pain but doesnt touch the nerve pain.
I have a question. My mom had lower back pain (wear and tear) after giving birth to my sister in the mid 70's. The treatment prescribed was light back exercises and she received ultrasound on her back twice a week. How come this treatment is not offered now days....has it been deemed ineffective?
I've been dealing with sciatica for the last 4 1/2 months and every day is painful, taking meds like pez just for pain relief and they aren't working very well now, I've seen other videos and nothing is helping, I'm going to therapy tomorrow, but the pain is so intense it effects my sleep cycle. I hope your video helps
Excellent video ! Thank you
Thank you for this very informative video. You gave me more information about my condition than any doctor I have been to.
Hey Patty, you are very welcome! We are glad that we were able to help you understand better!
Thank you for the information, very informative Dr. Dave!!
Awesome information. I'm suffering with this
My pain is worse the year and it on side hip
I put Salompas pain relief patches their great it gives me a lot of relief n also the heating pad helps too
When I can find the Salompas at Rite Aid store.
Please people try them it has help or the heating pad too ok don't hurt to try right
Thanks for ur great job on these videos.
I just didn't see my area where it hurts.
Take care
Thank you for this very informative video.
Thank you for another great video that I know will be very helpful!
After work injury, i had to quit my job because of sciatica. Was on crutches for 6 months. This is month 8, after trying everything, i am now on a high dose antiinflammatory, which helps but doesn't get rid of the nerve pain. I think i have a rotated s1 joint from lifting too heavy of an object. I am trying to remain hopeful. Im going to find a good chiropractor next.
Please suggest me the Exercises list for L4 L5 Disc Problem.. your are Doing great work 🎉
Best video ever!! The right ideas
Thank you so much for your kind heart & thoughtful knowlege better than some one licensed practice md... You do not care about to make $$$ spending your valuable time to educate patients ❤ GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY 🙏
Great explanation.
Thank you you are so informative I have had my MRI and had slippage in my L4 L5 along with sciatica all the way to my toes which of these exercises should I avoid I'm assuming I need to do the glute and abdomen training only
Thank you so much for this great info! However my pain is primarily in the back of my thigh, what are the best exercises please? I have hyper flexibility in my butt muscles and a desk job.
Thank you for the video. I’ve been experiencing a sensation originating from the lower-left portion of my back all the way down to my calf and wasn’t able to determine what it was exactly. I started experiencing this sensation mainly right around the time I started to wear shoes with built-in arch made by my podiatrist since I’ve been flat-footed my whole life. Could it be possible that Sciatica started to occur due to changes in the arc elevation? Also, if that’s the case, why is it only affecting my left leg instead of both legs?
I wonder this also
Hi do you perhaps have video about what I can do to get my pelvis in line again?
I've been dealing with sciatic for 4 months. No more back pain or butt pain. Just numbness from inner knee to ankle. Able to do all daily activities including golf 3 times a week. Subscribed to your healthy back booster programme and doing your exercises religiously. Still the numbness continues. I've life in a small town in New Zealand with limited resources. What would you recommend? Thank you
shoulder pain followed much improved
Very useful. Thank you.
Thanks!
Hi Carol, It is our pleasure! We are sorry to hear that have been suffering from sciatica. We know how painful and relentless it can be and we hope you can feel some relief soon. Just in case you are interested we have a playlist for sciatica you might find helpful if you haven't already seen it. You can access it here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
Thank you so much for your support. We appreciate you being part of our community! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I had pain really bad in my front thigh. I got rid of it by doing the Carnivore Diet. I had a really bad heel spur and I learned about the Carnivore Diet. So I was just doing it to help me with my heel spur.
For three months I only ate eggs in the morning and grass feed beef and eggs for dinner. It fixed my heel spur on the second day pain was gone but I had a weak heel and it needed to work out. Three months later still doing the Carnivore Diet one day I'm walking and my lower back is killing me and I can feel everything get lose. So I went into the doorway and pushed with my hands and lower back and now all my pain was gone.
When I would walk it was every five steps I would get a shock then ten steps and so on. Now I might get one or two attacks.
I've had syatica pain for 2 years 😢 I'm going to implement your butt exercise and praying they work. So frustrated
I've been trying everything that I can find from TH-cam physiotherapy guys and nothing seems to be working. 4 months into it and no improvement. Have an appointment with a orthopedic back specialist on Wednesday. Hopefully it will lead to surgery, because I can't live with this pain any longer.
Good day doc . I had a accident 4 months ago and since then I need a cervical fusion for compression. I was not told after mri that I have bulging disk , stenosis , degenerative disease in lumbar region. My question is why am I getting pain in my hamstrings that radiate to my feet where the outside of my feet feel bruised. I can barely walk and trying to get back to work. Siatica ?
Hey Todd, this could absolutely be related to sciatica. It is very common for stenosis of the low back to create problems similar to sciatica. If the stenosis is pinching multiple nerve roots it may be causing all of the symptoms. It is also possible that the sciatic nerve is being pinched creating the same pain. These two instances are very similar in symptoms but can be treated in different ways. Here are 2 playlists that may be able to help with your symptoms in case you are interested in learning more:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
“Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help”
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys.html
Do you have a referral system? I live in lower Alabama, how do I know which physical therapist would be good to go to? I have spinal stenosis L5-S1, bulging disc, arthritis and sciatica that runs from my right back around to my hip an down the side of my leg. I can’t find a good doctor or physical therapist. Your videos have been the best thing that I’ve found and I’d like to get this kind of treatment here. 🙏
Hey @Sewblessed! Dr. David is a fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists. His specialty is orthopedic manual physical therapy, which is the ideal specialty for helping someone avoid surgery, injections, and medications.
In the US, you can find a physical therapist trained similar to Dr. David at this website: aaompt.org/Main/Public_Resources/Find-A-Fellow/Main/Member_Resources/Find-A-Fellow.aspx?hkey=108c9a56-f793-45e4-b3ed-cefe5d871a94
Sewblessed I have the EXACT same issues. Had an MRI AGAIN, since absolutely nothing is helping this flare-up. Hope I can get some help after the results. But at 70+, not a whole lot helps with degenerative disc problems. Wishing you well in your search! 🩷
Thank you😊
Hi Laura! You are very welcome! We are so sorry to see that you have been dealing with sciatica pain! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!🧡
You are my hero!!!!!
You are my go to for stenosis info. My dr just told me what I had, no further info. I have not found any info on pain in the lower leg. Severe pain in shin as well as calf. Right leg will not bend back very far. What exercises will help me? Thanks for any help. All the best to you from gal in Ontario .Canada 21:39
Yes I get that Doc
Dr. David. Initially i only had numbness in my leftfoot. Then it became painful. I did not have pain in my butt and legs intil i started chiropractic and stretching. I did water aerobics 2x a week. Im so sore.ive. done meds etc. I cannot get anyone to listen. Ive got an appointment with an acupuncturist next week. Ivve spent 100's of dollars.
This is an excellent video. If feel like flying to El Paso for an appointment with you.
Hey Nancy, we would love to have you! If you're ever in the area stop by for a session!
🎉Gabapentin and Lyrica turned me into a zombie!! Chiropractic helped for a while. Will try PT next.
Hey Mac, sorry to hear that the meds were a bit rough. If chiropractic helped for a while then a good manual therapist should be able to help get you back to where you want to be. In the US, you can find a physical therapist trained similarly to Dr. David at this website: aaompt.org/Main/Public_Resources/Find-A-Fellow/Main/Member_Resources/Find-A-Fellow.aspx?hkey=108c9a56-f793-45e4-b3ed-cefe5d871a94
Dr. David is a fellow of the American Academy of Manual Physical Therapists. His specialty is orthopedic manual physical therapy, which is the ideal specialty for helping someone avoid surgery, injections, and medications.
Traditional physical therapists are best trained to help people right after surgery.
I have knee pain, and I do yoga and Pilates. Will and I am quite flexible. What to do to stop the pain
Can pelvic floor dys cause problems with it
Hey Linda, Absolutely. They are very commonly seen together.
Does sciatica nerve run down both legs? I have seen several videos that describe only the right leg, never left.
Hey Doc, I’m having surgery on my C-6 & C-7 next month. My right side of my arm is numb and tingling. Also my left leg is now been bothering me. Lower tightness on my back and discomfort on my leg and calf. Can this be the problem due to my c6 & c7 ?
@micheeldonnelly I ve the same issue and symptoms but surgery is something I want to avoid 😢
I have been there. It is not from your cervical herniated disc. When my cervical herniated disc flared (c5-c6), few days later after, I started to feel numbness and tingling down my legs.... Two weeks later, I had pain in my legs.. Four weeks later, my lower back began to hurt, as well.. more and more with each day.. I had an MRI, it showed I had multiple lumbar herniated discs, compressing the sciatic nerve.
So happy I discovered this channel and going by the explanation I'm now absolutely convinced I'm suffering of sciatica. I took gabapentin and I feel that I don't have the flare ups again. I will start the exercises and stretches. Brilliant presentation
Thank you so much Dr
Hey Christina! We are so sorry to hear you've been dealing with sciatica pain! ☹️ We are glad that you found our channel and that you'll be taking our advice on managing it and fixing it! Remember to always work on improving your muscle balance and getting those glutes stronger! If you are interested in learning more about sciatica, here is a playlist with more exercises, tips and stretches that could help! Check it out:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Aww Dr, thank you so much for your reply. I'm convinced that I'm going to get better and back to normal activities with the exercises and stretches. Your chanel and particularly those videos on sciatica are absolutely life saving . it's like one has received a new lease on life.
Thank you from the depth of my heart . I'm most grateful
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Cristina
Do you have any exercises for people like me who has multiple bulging disks in my lumbar spine. Pain radiating differently depending on the level. Currently radiating down outside of left thigh into my knee. Changes.
Has surgery on my cervical spine. That worked well.
@Hi, are there any sciatcia/lower back pain CPD courses you reccomend for physiotherapists? To enchance their exercise prescription
I'm 16 years old and have had sciatica for 4 months without relief I'm so depressed I miss my old life 😢
Thank you for all your videos can you answer me a question I have four bulging discs but I just herniated two of them L4 and L5 two and a half months ago I'm still experiencing burning pain in my lower spine how long do you think I have to rest before I start Physical Therapy I've been in physical therapy for 2 months maybe I'm doing too much cuz I'm still in pain. Maybe I need to give my back a break for a week
Hey Michele! We are so sorry to hear about your disc injuries ☹️. Usually you can do passive to moderately active modalities of physical therapy pretty soon after injury. Here are some resources that could be of help! Check them out:
"Herniated Disc Help"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVRe.html
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
Do you have any neck and shoulder videos?
I have hip pain on the sides of my hips. Can that be from sciatica? I have a Dr appt coming up in Jan. If he recommends PT, I'm going to have them send me to your office.
Thank you very much those exercises you mentioned that the physical therapist will do do they help with bulging discs? I have bulging discs in the lower spine and causing sciatica pain I was doing those exercises that you mentioned
Hey Michele, we have some great exercises available to help with these pains! In case you are interested in learning more, here is a playlist of videos specifically for this problem:
"Herniated Disc Help"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVRe.html
We also have a program available to help improve the health of your back to avoid issues like herniated discs from developing. Here is a link to that with more information in case you are interested:
The 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you very much!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I cant open the link to the exercise for discs pain. Can you resend it.
Thank you!! Blessings
Here is a working link: th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR.html&si=LBXlou3yRUaDz5FX
😊🙌
How can one tell the difference between sciatica and sacroiliac problems, or even something that's both? I feel like everyone is eager to label my pain sciatica bit walking HELPS, sitting VERY straight helps. Standing is better than sitting in general and lying down doesn't much help.
Hey @TheReasonWeLearn! Great question! Generally speaking, with sciatica type pain the pain will likely be radiating down into the leg. While with sacroiliac joint pain, you are more likely to experience pain in the low back right around the location of the sacroiliac joint.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks for the reply! I have BOTH. It started in the SI join area, exactly where you pointed out the joint, and stupid me, I tried what has worked in the past when I've had that twinge, and rolled on a yoga roll, only WHOA it got immediately SO MUCH WORSE, holy hell, the pain was intense. Since then, the pain is still there, but also deep in the inside groin when I sit upright at anything more than flat, and it gets worse the closer to 90 degrees I sit. If I sit that way but stick my butt OUT, like a duck, it eases a bit. The rest of the pain is across the TOP of my right quad, and ends abruptly above my knee. It feels like a charly-horse cramp, deep deep ache. Walking and standing are BETTER than sitting, or lying down, Aleve doesn't touch the pain (allergic to Ibruprofen), and driving is the worst of all, which is a serious problem. But here's the thing...I can't sleep well, so I'm exhausted. Now even standing my legs (right one especially) feel weak and HEAVY, like I want so badly to sit down or lie down, but it hurts too much to do for more than a minute. I even switched to a standing desk yesterday b/c I can't function seated. Just today, my mid-back started aching a bit, not terrible, just TIRED, like too much gravity tired. Not sure if this matters, but I have a 3/4" difference between my legs, right leg that has the pain is the shorter one, this is b/c at ages 10 and 11, I fractured that femur (yes, twice in a row, 364 days apart, both freak equestrian accidents). This was in the 1970s, so no surgery, just traction and body cast, both times. Right knee has been hyper-extensive ever since, and I have ZERO tension in my PCL, so I stopped being able to run in college, chronic tendonitis if I did. Now I just walk, about 10K steps at a time, 3x/week, usually on a treadmill. I thought I was doing great :( Recently lost 18 lbs, back to the weight I was at 30 (I'm 57) but this pain is awful.
We are so sorry to hear about the complex SI joint pain you're dealing with, it seems to have progressed over the years. The best day that we can assist you is via a Virtual Consultation service with one of our experienced doctors. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks! I was gonna ask because y'all seem to know what you're doing!
My pain is in the front of my leg. Does that change your advice?
What is the site for the 28 day challenge for sciatica?
Hi thank you so much! Again
After my heel cortisone surgery , i ended up with a chronic pain from my heel shooting into my back of knee , front shin and back hamstring and sitting bone , and it was constant , i ended up walking with crutches
So i had no idea what to do
I went private to my osteopath who done shock wave treatment ( avoing my heel as he said he cant treat that the area straight after a surgery) which i understand.
My whole left leg was flared up tight , woke up allot with throbbing pain between my sitting bone , to my knee my shin into my archillies and foot.
After a few shockwave treatments i can now manage to walk with out crutches.
However the same spots are still flaring up depending in what i do
My main question is , do you think it could possibly be sciatic nerve damage and can it be fixed without surgery?
Before i go back for more shickwave treatment is it a good thing or is there anything else you can recommend to ask my osteopath to check out properly ?
Hey Colleen! That is an outstanding question! It can absolutely be related to sciatica! Your sciatic nerve branches off to your tibial nerve, which then branches off to your medial calcaneal nerve. This nerve wraps around the bottom of your heel. There are many techniques that can help if this is indeed a nerve pain. A common technique by osteopaths and physical therapists is to use nerve glides. These help the nerve move better throughout the body to help decrease irritation. We also have many other exercises and stretches on our channel that may be able to help with this condition as well. Here is a link to our sciatica playlist:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
My pain comes on when I'm in bed for a few hours and actually goes away when I get out of bed. Maybe I'm wrong about it being sciatica.
Brilliant
Gabapentin, Lyrica can both have very serious side effects !
Hi BCSTS, Thank you for mentioning this! 🙌It's important to note that it is very important to do your research and get guidance from your primary healthcare provider. These medications can offer a lot of relief but they aren't for everyone.
Gabapentin has been hugely helpful for me. I have zero side effects.
My hair fell out with Gabapentin.
I was stepping on the wrong pedal when i went to drive out of garage--confused my mind. Blurry vision.....felt weird....hated it. Wanted it so badly due to my constant non-stop sciatica pain. It is very bad on memory.
@@LivingMyBestLife517so glad it worked for you !
My physio said I do have bulging disc and i m working on that n getting better. But now I also realise I also have another nerve pain/irritation/ slight burning sensation, is that sciatica? I need to seee my physio again I guess. Any words from you would be helpful
I have had a returning sciatica problem and seems to flare up after sitting a while at my computer for work. I have been doing your exercises and it seemed to be improving, but I had to sit awhile to write reports and it flared up again. What else can be done?
Good Morning Mr. Middaugh,
Is there any way I can speak with you? I live in Atlantic Beach Florida, and haven't seen a doctor in 20 years, largely because I have not been sick, but also because doctors generally seem like overgrown teenage boys. It seems impossible to have a conversation or question them without a defensive, hurried response. I have watched many of your videos and you impress me as a concerned professional. In any case, I am 72 years old (110 lbs.), am a vegetarian, go to a gym class 4 days a week. Recently, I have had upper leg, sometimes calf problems, but never for very long. I wonder if I am developing sciatica or stenosis of some type. I have questions, but no one to trust. If you are willing to speak with me, how can I get in touch with you? Thank you for your time and for all the good work you do. Jane (Chambers)
Hey Jane, Thank you so much for reaching out! We're so sorry that you've been struggling with finding help! Feeling dismissed or hurried when trying to explain a personal situation is such a frustrating experience and it can anyone feel like throwing the towel.🥺 You can book a Virtaul Consultation so that you may discuss your situation with Dr David. If you are interested you can check out the information here:
Virtual visit link
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
In the mean time if you feel that you are having sciatica or lumbar stenosis we will link some additional information and exercises for you:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
“Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help”
th-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys.html
Please take care! 🧡
Wow he answered back how nice 👍