I threw my back out 3 days ago. Been completely immobile, worst pain of my life, couldn’t more or stand up since it happened. Last night I did all your stretches , and it was painful and took a long time but I woke up this morning and have a lot of relief. Thank you so much ❤
I'm 31, exercise daily, eat super healthy and I threw out my back. I was terrified, I've had a baby with no pain meds and at least with that pain I knew it would end and I'd have a baby at the end haha, with this pain it was excruciating and had no end in sight. I'm the main care giver to my 4 young children and have no help, my husband had to take 2 days off and was looking at a third which we can't afford I did these twice, I had my husband do the massage part and I'm up and moving. I sat up put of bed on my own! This was a life saver, thank you, thank you so much Update- spent 2 days in pain where I couldn't move and found this video the 2nd night and started. Day 3 was up and moving but could really only stand for 3-5 minutes, I spent the day doing these and other exercises and heat therapy. Today is day four and I'm on my feet more then not. Theres definitely still pain and I have to take rests but I'm able to do tasks with no help. Stick with this, be consistent ❤
I “threw out” my back yesterday as I was shoveling snow here in PA. It took me by surprise, as I’d been shoveling for like an hour when it happened. It hurt so bad I thought I might pass out. I was home alone and very scared as I’d lost so much mobility instantly. After assessing that I didn’t seriously injure myself I came across your video and implemented these steps right away and they helped me SO MUCH. I was shocked that I was able to stand up on my own and go up/down stairs by the end of the day based on the pain and how immobile I’d been hours before. I’m so grateful to this video. Thank you so much for making it.
Oh man, this video was like magic. I threw my back out sometime last week & I could barely move for the last 4-5 days. It was my first time having any issues with my back so I had no idea what was going on. The early portion of the video to identify what it means to "throw out your back" was spot on, so I followed along. Now it feels like an 80% improvement. I had previously made an appointment with a chiropractor for tomorrow afternoon. I'll still go, but just to make sure everything is on the right track. Thanks so much.
Oh my! This is going to the top of my list of favorite back videos! You are so generous to take the time to make this excellent video. I hurt my back just getting out of a recliner to fast. It hurt so bad I could not walk, had to crawl to get to the bathroom. I thought I herniated a disc. I was scared to death. I've been in bed for 3 days icing my back, just getting weaker. After you described the symptoms I knew it was a lumbar strain not a herniation. That was relieving. I did some of the exercises and after about the 2nd time doing them I could walk straight for a few minutes. I did them every few hours for the rest of the day and I am 70% better. I will continue this till I can walk and bend normally. I am 70 years old so it may take a little longer but I won't give up. Blessing to you for being such a caring doctor.❤
I swear to God, your exercises really helped me out with my lower back. I don’t often write comments but I believe you deserve a lot a lot of respect mate. Thanks a lot for sharing such videos
threw my back out this morning making my bed, had a full day of motocross planned but making my bed literally put me on the floor unable to move in pain. After a few hours I found this video and did all the steps. I"m at least able to walk around the house now and will continue doing these stretches/movements that I have already noticed worked wonders. Thanks!
I had severe back spasm which was unbearable for 1-2 days I was on medications but still felt no improvement but after I followed this video my pain was disappeared and I had no need of a single tablet again!! This was more than a magic. Thank you!!
I first watched this video saying to myself "this guy is outta his mind, I can't do that!", after doing only the first 2 stretches, I can actually get up out of a sitting position without yelping in pain! haha This man is a genius. :)
super helpful! i am 25 and threw my back out yesterday and was in excruciating pain while standing or walking. i had trouble sleeping last night. this morning i followed this video and after about 30-40 minutes i did some cat and cow yoga stretches and feel way better. from an 8 on the pain scale to a 3. thank you!!
This video is a lifesaver! Threw my back out this afternoon and couldn’t stand up straight and was up all night in excruciating pain. Found your video at 3am, followed it and instantly felt relieved. Will definitely repeat a few times the next few days. Thank you!!
Phenomenal. I’m in the military and do a highly physical and life or death job. Today was a push through day and I had no idea what to do. Thank you sir. This worked wonders
This video is definitely a God send!!! Yesterday I was in excruciating pain to the point I couldn’t sit or bend over. I prayed that I would feel better then I come on TH-cam and find your video 😃 and now I’m feeling 10 times better than I did yesterday. Thank you so so much!! ♥️♥️
WOW!!! I expected to be down and out for at least several days after triggering my lower back spasm 2 days ago. Things had worsened today, so I had to roll off my bed upon waking this morning. After spending the last ~hour going through all of your steps, my pain has subsided enormously!!! Thank you so much for generously sharing your video!
Taking my time with this and being patient with my body has been helpful. As a freelance videographer, being down on my back means I don’t have any money coming in, so this video was a godsend. No rushing, but it has helped doing this 2-4 times today until I’m able to actually get out of bed.
This really helped me, I twisted my back cleaning a side of a fridge and stood-still unable to move, I had difficulty sitting or moving or getting into/out of the bed and though that I heart my spine. My wife found this video the next morning, I started with it and it worked like magic! Before this injury I though that lifting heavy objects was the most common risk but I was mistaken. Any move that pushes the back beyond its everyday moves can develop something painful. Thank you so much for uploading this video.
Wow this was amazing I was able to do these steps after hobbling around the past 2 days, I can now walk around straight upright for the first time since I threw out my back. I’m going to keep this going thank you!
Thank you! I went from bent forward to being able to stand straight again with good posture in a matter of 20 minutes. Lower back is still sore, but I feel like now I can actually get out for a walk to help things along.
This video is a miracle !! I pulled out my back & could not even stand up straight nor walk. I followed all the steps including the 20 min massage, & I went just one time through video & was able to walk again. very quick recovery. Thank you ! a miracle
My wife threw her back out last night after picking up one of the kids and twisting wrong. She found your video and after 20 mins she was able to walk again! It was like a miracle. She went from debilitating pain and not being able to stand up straight, to walking upright without any pain! Today some pain came back but she's been doing this process and it's helping tremendously. Very grateful for this video!
oh my gosh!!!!! You made my entire month, year!! I am an 53 year old lady that exercises frequently, weights and all. I over did it by trying to get something that was way too heavy from the other side of the couch. I could feel my muscles ripping as I was pulling on a backpack full of weights! Iced and hardly any movement for days, then did heat. 5 days in and just did your warm up, stretch routine and I can't believe how much better I am feeling!!!!! Thanks so so much!
You're welcome! The pandemic has been rough on everyone- just trying to put a little good out there to help out whoever happens to stumble across my clinic's little channel get some useful value. Thanks for the comment and be sure to check out the other videos!
This was honestly a major reassurance. I'm 27 and I've already had surgery on my L5-S1 for a disc herniation caused by a chiropractor, so when I had pain in my lower back again I got so worried. I couldn't stand up quite straight, but it felt more because of tightness than pain so I opted to look and see if there was a holistic solution. I went through the entire video once and I can already stand up straight again. I still have some MINOR pain/discomfort, so I'll continue this regiment for a while. Thank you so much
You described exactly what I was feeling. Yesterday I picked up my bike while being turned in an awkward position. Suddenly I felt this pinching pain and couldn't move in specific directions. Even deeply breathing made it hurt at times. I stretched, massaged, even did the stair master in the gym, went for a walk in the park just to wake up today to tighter muscles, not knowing how to move. Every step caused a sharp pain and due to a "protective" position, other parts started to hurt after a while. Then I found this video and it was like MAGIC!! Instant relief and after one round of all exercises, 1 hr later (took my time with the heat and massage ball) I'm already feeling like a new person. Will keep doing the exercise throughout the day. THANK YOU! Sending this to all my friends!
Omg! I just did this and I feel no pain in my back. I hurt my back almost 5 days ago and I have to the doctor and the ER. nothing was helping. I seen this video and did the exercises and I’m telling you, right now I feel no pain. Thank you so much.
This is best thing I have found on lower back pain, stiffness, and the worst of all. Not being able to stand or throwing out your back. This work tremendously and loved being able to follow it. I was up till 5 AM my time suffering till I finally found this. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this. Threw my back out a few days ago and have just been resting it. But it's such a slow road to recovery. You described the symptoms perfectly. I'm going to start on these today. 😃
Can’t thank you enough! I’m a solo mum to a 4 month old and put my back out a few days ago to the point where picking her up was at times near impossible. After just following this video once I can move so much freer and can pick her up with only mild discomfort! Magic! Thank you so much!
Thanks for sharing this Dr. Wen. I threw out my back at the gym on the weekend and started doing these 36 h after to regain mobility. They’ve helped tremendously!
Been a week since my injury,time has heald I can now move and bend but my lower back still aches and can be painful,I managed to do these exercises easily but after doing them I feel exhausted and achey. I shall continue thank you.
I threw my back out yesterday and was given medication for spasm’s. I don’t like taking medication but of course I needed to at the time but I’m working on these exercises now. Thanks for making this video 🥰
This video is blessed! I was with terrible pain to walk, I did the exercise once & it improved a lot, will continue with another round today & 2 tomorrow! Thanks
Thank you!!! I injured my back just before a big trip and thought I would need to cancel it. I went from needing help to get up from lying down to functioning fairly well after just one time going through this. I’ve now been through it three times over the last 24 hours and am now confident I can continue with my big trip. THANK YOU!!!
@@integritychiropractic Thank you! Unfortunately I have a 27 hour drive coming up! I'll stop and stretch regularly, unless you have another recommednation.
Thank you so much! This morning, I hurt my back badly and couldn't get off the floor. After following your routine, I'm now able to stand and move again. I'm not quite ready for the advanced steps yet, but maybe I will be tomorrow. Although the pain is still there, I can stand and walk. Your video was a blessing to find, and I'll be sure to follow all your videos from now on. Thanks again!❤
Oh my God this has been an issue at least once a year since my mid 20s! I'd usually have to go to a chiropractor to get some relief. This helped me go from literally not being able to do anything to actually walk my dog the first time through!
Omg I threw out my back Saturday Repping 500lbs on squat for 8 on my last set and last rep I felt like pills and pops on lower back. Next day Sunday I couldn’t walk or bend I crawled to go to the RR and make food and when I stood up was so painful. Monday I could walk but short periods than I started crawling couldn’t even sit down play Xbox with the boys. Today I YT and this came on and kid you not! I can walk fast bend and as for the pin it’s mild but I’m gonna keep doing these stretches 5x a day I miss working out and going to work and doing stuff. Thanks man!!! 🔥🔥
Doc! I have been locked up all week. Had a horrible Thanksgiving because of it. I am beyond pleased to say after doing this my roar of pain went to a dull ach and my range of motion is GREATLY improved. Thanks for the videos Doc 🙏. I will be an avid followers going forward!
My pain started last Monday. I saw my chiropractor Tuesday afternoon but the pain and spasms continued and worsened until by Thursday (Thanksgiving) afternoon the pain was intolerable and I drove myself to the nearest ER where I spent 4 hours. While there the spasms got so bad I was grunting and groaning and couldn't move off my exam room chair. I was given a 12-hour nondrowsy muscle relaxer shot that would work after 30 minutes but it only kicked in after 2-1/2 hours instead, just as I was leaving. It relieved only about 1/3 of my pain and lasted only 8 hours, not 12. More pain/spasms the next day and I was forced to aggravate matters by driving to an urgent care place with a long wait to obtain an Rx I needed that the ER doc had told me I would have to take but he apparently changed his mind about before I left. So I had to get that Rx from another doctor instead. Today I could hardly turtle-walk with a cane outside for just 10 minutes. So much spasming doing any kind of movement and getting in/out of the car was agony because if I can't bend my back I'm too tall for my head to fit through the door frame plus the open door is too far to reach from the driver's seat. Rolling over in bed, getting in/out of bed, and up/down at the toilet have all been difficult and painful. Like some other commenters, my pain began with a slight 'pinch' or 'twinge' feeling in my spine. (Important clue?) I found Dr. Wen's video late Saturday night, did just the preliminaries (up to about the 12 minute mark) and THINK I feel a bit better as a result. I'll know better how I am when I get out of bed the next time. Thank you, Dr. Wen. I've greatly needed some self-help at home. What a wasted and costly week this has been, and I just want the pain and 'seize up' back spasms to cease and to be able to ambulate more normally once again.
Sorry it's been a crappy week. I'm glad you did get checked out because at least you've ruled out a serious medical emergency although hellish pain may not make it seem that way. Take your time going through the video- rushing won't help. If you were here as a patient the process would be a lot faster as I'd take over doing all the manual muscle work for you but I obviously made this to help people like you that are far away or alone. Good luck over the next couple days.
@@integritychiropractic How humble you are to reply immediately. Have a great day. Greetings from South Korea 🇰🇷 but not korean, from the Philippines !
Helped bring me relief the first day! Pain moved a bit further down my back the next morning but was better. By the second day I was able to do much more! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
I was stuck on the floor but managed to reach the controller and find your video. Thankfully it worked as I thought I needed an ambulance. Thank you so much!
Last night went trick or treating with my kid. He’s 2 and short and I was tense because he hasn’t done a lot of off road walking. Holding his hand that was so low for so long gave my back a Tik. I did the normal core stretches that night and this morning I got up worse. I tried to stretch again, and then I ended up on the floor immobile. The last time I did this was 2 years ago, and I was immobile for a month. Today I found this video, did these stretches and I was able to get off the floor. With a back brace and a cane I got to the chiropractor. I got home did the second half of the stretches, and I’m back to 80%. I thank you so much, and while I’m going to be doing these stretches this week to keep my back limber, I went from 0-80% today because of this (and my chiropractor). Thanks for making this video 🙏🏼
I’ve had a terrible cold and injured my back coughing about a week ago. I felt something ‘go’ and I was doubled up in pain. Since them I’ve had spasms trying to cough, turn over in bed, get out of bed and straighten up in the morning. The pain makes me feel nauseous, I’ve never felt a pain like it. I’m a student of yoga and I’ve been using cat/cow exercise and heat prior to finding your video, but your help has been amazing and will take me to the next steps of healing faster. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
Greetings. I just finished stretching out my back with this video and it feels better. Thank you for doing the stretches along with us,talking to us through each movement, in a calm voice. It can be very scary to feel this level of pain and discomfort but following along with your video calmed me down and I felt immediate relief. Thank you 🎉
Thank u very much!! I woke up with back pain after sleeping on the couch & my lower back gave out. After doing this video I feel better enough to where I can go to work now. Will continue doing your video in the next week! Thank you 🙌👏👏
Huge thanks! been searching for a while, nothing was working. This hit the spot perfectly and I'm up and moving almost like normal after just two days. Awesome!!!
I'm going to try this but not sure if I will be able to get up from my stomach. It took me about an hour to get out of bed this morning as the spasms kicked in whenever I moved. I might try first on my work chair to use the heating pad. Wish me luck. EDIT: I was able to get to the ground stomach down. Wow! Feel great! I ended up using one of those weighted massage things that go around your body for the self release part. It worked great. It only took me a couple of minutes to stand up. Odd thing is that I got a cramp on the bottom of my foot while I was trying to get up. Thank you so much Dr Frank Wen!
Thank you for this video! Your intro described all the symptoms I was experiencing. I was on day 5 of barely being able to walk and do anything. I used the heating pad, did 3 min of back extension/baby cobra, & used a massage gun 3x, spread across the day. I’m still sore but I am able to walk n move freely now. I even put my comforter and washer in the dryer! I will continue the rest of these exercises until 100% thank you so much 🙏😭
Thank you, I have been suffering from lower back pain for almost my whole life. I was hurting so bad that I could barely breath but after trying this one session I feel better. I still have to be careful but my pain got knocked down atleast 20-30% and I can actually move a little now without sharp jolts of pain. Thank you so much!!
This helped so much! I tweaked my back for the second time. With these practices, my recovery is going to be better and faster this time. I already feel better after part one of this video.
I just now finished doing this. Really solid advice. I injured my back yesterday, and I now I'm able to to about my day more easily and probably better for the healing since I'm not going to be stuck to a bed all day.
I was using ice packs and as soon as I did the heat and started breathing I felt an adjustment happen in my vertebrae I loved the routine to stabilize and restore my muscles Thank You❤
Amazing! I literally passed out on the coach for like 30 min and I woke to crazy pain in my lower back that i could barely walk. After this video I felt 100x better!
It's like you are describing exactly what happens to me one or two times a year. Every single thing that you described happens to me and I am out for a week at least. I am saving this video and coming back to it when it happens again.....because sadly it will. Thank you so much!
Should start doing low back mobility exercises and core strengthening exercises and I promise you it will never come back, had the same issues but now I have never been better.
thank you very much for a thorough explanation. I am very much better now, and I’ll continue to do it, till I’m normal I had a similar injury yesterday and when i got up to drink water in the morning, the intense, shooting pain made me all sweaty in seconds and I passed out. This is my second time in the last 3 years, so I am not crazy scared or anything, But I'm glad this helped many people
you made me cry. because i had chronic pain my entire life it doesnt take much to throw out my back. once i had a job u bend every few seconds when i threw it out it took over a year half of horrendous pain just to sit or stand or anything. had a 11 month old now and i threw it out once again and thinking i just got my spine back in olace few months ago!!!! by a ACR in houston and couldnt afford to go back. i knew i onocked my pelvis again i was like great! how! its frustrating being naive not knowing whats what and which stuff to do and not having a place to go ask hey i did this how do i fix it and improve it. ACR saved my life. then for me to f it up two months later... i am so thankful for this video!!!! thank you! i couldnt turn at all i had somehow locked my pelvis and the muscle or whatever that lets you turn to your side was absent had to lanually yank on it to make it turnto the side...
I'm so appreciative of this video and the quality of information shared. Incredibly practical advice that got me well enough to get off the floor and move around, which has felt remarkable to say the least. I should also mention, the calm and level-headed delivery also seriously helped calm me down and help me to find hope that I'll be able to move functionally again. Thanks so much!
I was just shooting around playing basketball earlier tonight, and when I went down to pick up the ball, I felt a sharp pain near my tailbone. All signs pointed to my lower back going out a bit. This video helped me so much. Took my pain from manageable but v with very slow movement and a lot of pain, to painful but with full mobility regained. Thank you so much!
I do Brazilian Jiu jitsu and my lower back has been injured where I couldn’t stand straight a few times. This got me back standing straight. Would recommend doing entire follow along.
The information was very helpful, I kept limping for over a month after stopping exercising. The loss of mobility idea is what it is for me but it also is possible I just don't target the area enough in different exercises.
Thank you , I can barely walk because my back and waist hurts. This morning after trying the self massage with my knuckles, I felt relieved. I hope I can do all the rest of the exercises and get more relief!
This video was a life saver, threw my back out picking up my 70 LB son . I have a lot of events coming up this week and needed to recover quickly. Thank you ! Definitely saving this video for the future.
Great video! I threw out my back Sunday afternoon carrying 6, 7 heavy albums up and down the stairs. The first thing I did was to look for this video because it had helped me before. I followed the steps until where I could, which was the back bend standing up, and repeated everything except for the massaging part😉 . By evening I was walking and the following day, which was yesterday, I was able to go to work. Today, Tuesday, I still have pain if I stay sitting down for a long time but otherwise it seems fine. I went for a brisk walk, about 2 - 3 km yesterday and today without any problems 😃. Hopefully I can go to my dance workshop on Saturday! All thanks to you ❤
I never leave comments on TH-cam but today I will. I left work as I was in agonising pain and nearly went to the ER. I found your video and I cannot believe it but the pain is 90% gone! I took an ibuprofen too so that could also be why? It’s a miracle, 30 min ago I couldn’t get myself up off the floor and now the pain is almost non-existent! I’ll still take it easy though but wanted to say thank you for this!
Great job going through it. Oftentimes patients present to my office even after getting a couple strong meds but they usually only knock the pain down 1-2 points at most I see.
Praying for everyone to recover quick
Thanks 🙏👍
I threw my back out 3 days ago. Been completely immobile, worst pain of my life, couldn’t more or stand up since it happened. Last night I did all your stretches , and it was painful and took a long time but I woke up this morning and have a lot of relief. Thank you so much ❤
Good idea to go get it checked out too now that you can move.
@@integritychiropractic by who? chiropractor or physical therapist?
@@westloves Any that looks most trustworthy and knowledgeable close to you.
@@westlovesphysical therapist so it doesn't come back
I'm 31, exercise daily, eat super healthy and I threw out my back. I was terrified, I've had a baby with no pain meds and at least with that pain I knew it would end and I'd have a baby at the end haha, with this pain it was excruciating and had no end in sight. I'm the main care giver to my 4 young children and have no help, my husband had to take 2 days off and was looking at a third which we can't afford
I did these twice, I had my husband do the massage part and I'm up and moving. I sat up put of bed on my own! This was a life saver, thank you, thank you so much
Update- spent 2 days in pain where I couldn't move and found this video the 2nd night and started. Day 3 was up and moving but could really only stand for 3-5 minutes, I spent the day doing these and other exercises and heat therapy. Today is day four and I'm on my feet more then not. Theres definitely still pain and I have to take rests but I'm able to do tasks with no help. Stick with this, be consistent ❤
Who else is lying on the floor right now
Yup!
Not by choice 😢
Yep
Home alone too send heat
Lol how’d you know?
I “threw out” my back yesterday as I was shoveling snow here in PA. It took me by surprise, as I’d been shoveling for like an hour when it happened. It hurt so bad I thought I might pass out. I was home alone and very scared as I’d lost so much mobility instantly. After assessing that I didn’t seriously injure myself I came across your video and implemented these steps right away and they helped me SO MUCH. I was shocked that I was able to stand up on my own and go up/down stairs by the end of the day based on the pain and how immobile I’d been hours before. I’m so grateful to this video. Thank you so much for making it.
Oh man, this video was like magic. I threw my back out sometime last week & I could barely move for the last 4-5 days. It was my first time having any issues with my back so I had no idea what was going on. The early portion of the video to identify what it means to "throw out your back" was spot on, so I followed along. Now it feels like an 80% improvement. I had previously made an appointment with a chiropractor for tomorrow afternoon. I'll still go, but just to make sure everything is on the right track. Thanks so much.
Yes thank you soo much for making this video it has helped a lot.
I agree! The beginning explanation had me. This is the one video out there that clicked.
Seeing someone else who threw their back out and also is an Iron Maiden fan tells me I am officially old. Up the irons! Heal our backs! 🤣 🤘🏻😈🤘🏻
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Seriously this video was a godsend!
I'm 31, and threw out my back this morning from coughing. 😶 I'm glad I found your video.
Oh my! This is going to the top of my list of favorite back videos! You are so generous to take the time to make this excellent video. I hurt my back just getting out of a recliner to fast. It hurt so bad I could not walk, had to crawl to get to the bathroom. I thought I herniated a disc. I was scared to death. I've been in bed for 3 days icing my back, just getting weaker. After you described the symptoms I knew it was a lumbar strain not a herniation. That was relieving. I did some of the exercises and after about the 2nd time doing them I could walk straight for a few minutes. I did them every few hours for the rest of the day and I am 70% better. I will continue this till I can walk and bend normally. I am 70 years old so it may take a little longer but I won't give up. Blessing to you for being such a caring doctor.❤
You're very welcome!
I swear to God, your exercises really helped me out with my lower back. I don’t often write comments but I believe you deserve a lot a lot of respect mate. Thanks a lot for sharing such videos
Thanks, I'll be getting around to making some new content soon.
threw my back out this morning making my bed, had a full day of motocross planned but making my bed literally put me on the floor unable to move in pain. After a few hours I found this video and did all the steps. I"m at least able to walk around the house now and will continue doing these stretches/movements that I have already noticed worked wonders. Thanks!
I had severe back spasm which was unbearable for 1-2 days I was on medications but still felt no improvement but after I followed this video my pain was disappeared and I had no need of a single tablet again!!
This was more than a magic.
Thank you!!
such mei it worked for you ? then I will try too..
I first watched this video saying to myself "this guy is outta his mind, I can't do that!", after doing only the first 2 stretches, I can actually get up out of a sitting position without yelping in pain! haha This man is a genius. :)
Haha😊
super helpful! i am 25 and threw my back out yesterday and was in excruciating pain while standing or walking. i had trouble sleeping last night. this morning i followed this video and after about 30-40 minutes i did some cat and cow yoga stretches and feel way better. from an 8 on the pain scale to a 3. thank you!!
This video is a lifesaver! Threw my back out this afternoon and couldn’t stand up straight and was up all night in excruciating pain. Found your video at 3am, followed it and instantly felt relieved. Will definitely repeat a few times the next few days. Thank you!!
Phenomenal. I’m in the military and do a highly physical and life or death job. Today was a push through day and I had no idea what to do. Thank you sir. This worked wonders
This video is definitely a God send!!! Yesterday I was in excruciating pain to the point I couldn’t sit or bend over. I prayed that I would feel better then I come on TH-cam and find your video 😃 and now I’m feeling 10 times better than I did yesterday. Thank you so so much!! ♥️♥️
WOW!!! I expected to be down and out for at least several days after triggering my lower back spasm 2 days ago. Things had worsened today, so I had to roll off my bed upon waking this morning. After spending the last ~hour going through all of your steps, my pain has subsided enormously!!! Thank you so much for generously sharing your video!
I just have done the exercises once, my pain reduced from 9 to 4. Amazing. Thank you so much
Taking my time with this and being patient with my body has been helpful. As a freelance videographer, being down on my back means I don’t have any money coming in, so this video was a godsend. No rushing, but it has helped doing this 2-4 times today until I’m able to actually get out of bed.
This really helped me, I twisted my back cleaning a side of a fridge and stood-still unable to move, I had difficulty sitting or moving or getting into/out of the bed and though that I heart my spine. My wife found this video the next morning, I started with it and it worked like magic! Before this injury I though that lifting heavy objects was the most common risk but I was mistaken. Any move that pushes the back beyond its everyday moves can develop something painful.
Thank you so much for uploading this video.
Wow this was amazing I was able to do these steps after hobbling around the past 2 days, I can now walk around straight upright for the first time since I threw out my back. I’m going to keep this going thank you!
Everytime I pull my back muscle I come back to this video! Glad it's never severe I just do it once and it works! Thank you always ❤
You're welcome. Maybe give my other video a try to see if you can get a little on top of the issue better so you don't keep tweaking it. Shoryuken!
This video has just provided me so much relief. Blew my back out earlier today, been on my bed for almost 12 hours unable to move.
Thank you! I went from bent forward to being able to stand straight again with good posture in a matter of 20 minutes. Lower back is still sore, but I feel like now I can actually get out for a walk to help things along.
This video is a miracle !! I pulled out my back & could not even stand up straight nor walk. I followed all the steps including the 20 min massage, & I went just one time through video & was able to walk again. very quick recovery. Thank you ! a miracle
Thank you!!! This is so helpful. Never has this kind of pain before in my life. Doing these everyday
Oh Bless you! The older I get the harder it is to bounce back. This video just dropped my pain tremendously.
Thank you so Much!! I am struggling with Back spasm..feeling better with these exercises.
My wife threw her back out last night after picking up one of the kids and twisting wrong. She found your video and after 20 mins she was able to walk again! It was like a miracle. She went from debilitating pain and not being able to stand up straight, to walking upright without any pain! Today some pain came back but she's been doing this process and it's helping tremendously. Very grateful for this video!
oh my gosh!!!!! You made my entire month, year!! I am an 53 year old lady that exercises frequently, weights and all. I over did it by trying to get something that was way too heavy from the other side of the couch. I could feel my muscles ripping as I was pulling on a backpack full of weights! Iced and hardly any movement for days, then did heat. 5 days in and just did your warm up, stretch routine and I can't believe how much better I am feeling!!!!! Thanks so so much!
You're welcome! The pandemic has been rough on everyone- just trying to put a little good out there to help out whoever happens to stumble across my clinic's little channel get some useful value. Thanks for the comment and be sure to check out the other videos!
My back went out and I was stuck on the floor. After your video I was up and moving almost completely pain free. Thank you!
This was honestly a major reassurance. I'm 27 and I've already had surgery on my L5-S1 for a disc herniation caused by a chiropractor, so when I had pain in my lower back again I got so worried. I couldn't stand up quite straight, but it felt more because of tightness than pain so I opted to look and see if there was a holistic solution. I went through the entire video once and I can already stand up straight again. I still have some MINOR pain/discomfort, so I'll continue this regiment for a while. Thank you so much
Best video by far I’ll be looping it while I am in recovery. I don’t mind the music or hearing him talk. Great job 🎉😊
You described exactly what I was feeling. Yesterday I picked up my bike while being turned in an awkward position. Suddenly I felt this pinching pain and couldn't move in specific directions. Even deeply breathing made it hurt at times. I stretched, massaged, even did the stair master in the gym, went for a walk in the park just to wake up today to tighter muscles, not knowing how to move. Every step caused a sharp pain and due to a "protective" position, other parts started to hurt after a while. Then I found this video and it was like MAGIC!! Instant relief and after one round of all exercises, 1 hr later (took my time with the heat and massage ball) I'm already feeling like a new person. Will keep doing the exercise throughout the day. THANK YOU! Sending this to all my friends!
One of the best videos I’ve ever seen here.
The intelligent and articulate explanation and demonstration was truly excellent. Thank you very much
Thank you and you're very welcome.
Omg! I just did this and I feel no pain in my back. I hurt my back almost 5 days ago and I have to the doctor and the ER. nothing was helping. I seen this video and did the exercises and I’m telling you, right now I feel no pain. Thank you so much.
i honestly cant believe how quickly these helped with my pain. life saver!
This is best thing I have found on lower back pain, stiffness, and the worst of all. Not being able to stand or throwing out your back. This work tremendously and loved being able to follow it. I was up till 5 AM my time suffering till I finally found this. Thank you!
Day 2 of doing this and am almost back to 100%. Yesterday I was laying on the floor unable to move my arms or head, much less my back. Amazing!!!!
Dude this me right now!! I pulled it at 2:30am changing bed covers!!
@@MINHKYmusic 😬 I was simply moving a chair
Where has this video been all my life. Everything you described I’ve gone through. I hope everyone with lower back spasms watches.
Thank you! Sorry it took so long for this to get to you!
Messed up my back last night - so glad I found this video! Perfectly describes what I did/how I feel. Did the 1st three steps and feel better already!
Thank you for sharing this. Threw my back out a few days ago and have just been resting it. But it's such a slow road to recovery. You described the symptoms perfectly. I'm going to start on these today. 😃
You are an angel in disguise 🙏🏻
Man, you just got me up off the floor! Unbelievable. Thanks for the help buddy!
Same here.
Can’t thank you enough! I’m a solo mum to a 4 month old and put my back out a few days ago to the point where picking her up was at times near impossible. After just following this video once I can move so much freer and can pick her up with only mild discomfort! Magic! Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
Thanks for sharing this Dr. Wen. I threw out my back at the gym on the weekend and started doing these 36 h after to regain mobility. They’ve helped tremendously!
Just blew out my lower back and hoped to find a video to help.. this video is a life saver! Wowww highly recommend!
Been a week since my injury,time has heald I can now move and bend but my lower back still aches and can be painful,I managed to do these exercises easily but after doing them I feel exhausted and achey. I shall continue thank you.
I threw my back out yesterday and was given medication for spasm’s. I don’t like taking medication but of course I needed to at the time but I’m working on these exercises now. Thanks for making this video 🥰
I cannot thank you enough for this video, threw my back out today and wasn't able to barely move before watching this!
This video is blessed! I was with terrible pain to walk, I did the exercise once & it improved a lot, will continue with another round today & 2 tomorrow! Thanks
Thank you!!! I injured my back just before a big trip and thought I would need to cancel it. I went from needing help to get up from lying down to functioning fairly well after just one time going through this. I’ve now been through it three times over the last 24 hours and am now confident I can continue with my big trip. THANK YOU!!!
you're very welcome. Watch out for any prolonged sitting as that will irritate things during recovery.
@@integritychiropractic Thank you! Unfortunately I have a 27 hour drive coming up! I'll stop and stretch regularly, unless you have another recommednation.
Taking frequent breaks to walk around will be good.
@@integritychiropractic Thank you!
Thank you so much this helped a lot.
Found this video last night. Woke feeling much better this am. Give this mans guidance a go. Fabulous results for me!
Thank you so much! This morning, I hurt my back badly and couldn't get off the floor. After following your routine, I'm now able to stand and move again. I'm not quite ready for the advanced steps yet, but maybe I will be tomorrow. Although the pain is still there, I can stand and walk. Your video was a blessing to find, and I'll be sure to follow all your videos from now on. Thanks again!❤
Oh my God this has been an issue at least once a year since my mid 20s! I'd usually have to go to a chiropractor to get some relief. This helped me go from literally not being able to do anything to actually walk my dog the first time through!
Omg I threw out my back Saturday Repping 500lbs on squat for 8 on my last set and last rep I felt like pills and pops on lower back. Next day Sunday I couldn’t walk or bend I crawled to go to the RR and make food and when I stood up was so painful. Monday I could walk but short periods than I started crawling couldn’t even sit down play Xbox with the boys. Today I YT and this came on and kid you not! I can walk fast bend and as for the pin it’s mild but I’m gonna keep doing these stretches 5x a day I miss working out and going to work and doing stuff. Thanks man!!! 🔥🔥
You might wanna get in to see someone anyway too just so you have a goto to be safe so you can keep lifting for a long time.
Doc! I have been locked up all week. Had a horrible Thanksgiving because of it.
I am beyond pleased to say after doing this my roar of pain went to a dull ach and my range of motion is GREATLY improved.
Thanks for the videos Doc 🙏. I will be an avid followers going forward!
Sorry to hear that! Hopefully the food was great at least though!
My pain started last Monday. I saw my chiropractor Tuesday afternoon but the pain and spasms continued and worsened until by Thursday (Thanksgiving) afternoon the pain was intolerable and I drove myself to the nearest ER where I spent 4 hours. While there the spasms got so bad I was grunting and groaning and couldn't move off my exam room chair. I was given a 12-hour nondrowsy muscle relaxer shot that would work after 30 minutes but it only kicked in after 2-1/2 hours instead, just as I was leaving. It relieved only about 1/3 of my pain and lasted only 8 hours, not 12. More pain/spasms the next day and I was forced to aggravate matters by driving to an urgent care place with a long wait to obtain an Rx I needed that the ER doc had told me I would have to take but he apparently changed his mind about before I left. So I had to get that Rx from another doctor instead. Today I could hardly turtle-walk with a cane outside for just 10 minutes. So much spasming doing any kind of movement and getting in/out of the car was agony because if I can't bend my back I'm too tall for my head to fit through the door frame plus the open door is too far to reach from the driver's seat. Rolling over in bed, getting in/out of bed, and up/down at the toilet have all been difficult and painful.
Like some other commenters, my pain began with a slight 'pinch' or 'twinge' feeling in my spine. (Important clue?)
I found Dr. Wen's video late Saturday night, did just the preliminaries (up to about the 12 minute mark) and THINK I feel a bit better as a result. I'll know better how I am when I get out of bed the next time. Thank you, Dr. Wen. I've greatly needed some self-help at home. What a wasted and costly week this has been, and I just want the pain and 'seize up' back spasms to cease and to be able to ambulate more normally once again.
Sorry it's been a crappy week. I'm glad you did get checked out because at least you've ruled out a serious medical emergency although hellish pain may not make it seem that way. Take your time going through the video- rushing won't help. If you were here as a patient the process would be a lot faster as I'd take over doing all the manual muscle work for you but I obviously made this to help people like you that are far away or alone. Good luck over the next couple days.
Omg! This video was posted 3 years ago, but I am glad I found your channel. I just subscribed.
Thank you
@nochannel6589 You're welcome :)
@@integritychiropractic How humble you are to reply immediately. Have a great day. Greetings from South Korea 🇰🇷 but not korean, from the Philippines !
Helped bring me relief the first day! Pain moved a bit further down my back the next morning but was better. By the second day I was able to do much more! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!
I was stuck on the floor but managed to reach the controller and find your video. Thankfully it worked as I thought I needed an ambulance. Thank you so much!
Last night went trick or treating with my kid. He’s 2 and short and I was tense because he hasn’t done a lot of off road walking. Holding his hand that was so low for so long gave my back a Tik. I did the normal core stretches that night and this morning I got up worse. I tried to stretch again, and then I ended up on the floor immobile.
The last time I did this was 2 years ago, and I was immobile for a month.
Today I found this video, did these stretches and I was able to get off the floor. With a back brace and a cane I got to the chiropractor. I got home did the second half of the stretches, and I’m back to 80%. I thank you so much, and while I’m going to be doing these stretches this week to keep my back limber, I went from 0-80% today because of this (and my chiropractor). Thanks for making this video 🙏🏼
You used it perfectly! Get moving and go get it looked at in person. Glad you feel better!
I’ve had a terrible cold and injured my back coughing about a week ago. I felt something ‘go’ and I was doubled up in pain. Since them I’ve had spasms trying to cough, turn over in bed, get out of bed and straighten up in the morning. The pain makes me feel nauseous, I’ve never felt a pain like it. I’m a student of yoga and I’ve been using cat/cow exercise and heat prior to finding your video, but your help has been amazing and will take me to the next steps of healing faster. Thank you so much 🙏🏽
The music in this video is very calming--perfect for this topic. 🙂
Greetings. I just finished stretching out my back with this video and it feels better. Thank you for doing the stretches along with us,talking to us through each movement, in a calm voice. It can be very scary to feel this level of pain and discomfort but following along with your video calmed me down and I felt immediate relief. Thank you 🎉
You're very welcome!
Thank u very much!! I woke up with back pain after sleeping on the couch & my lower back gave out. After doing this video I feel better enough to where I can go to work now. Will continue doing your video in the next week! Thank you 🙌👏👏
Huge thanks! been searching for a while, nothing was working. This hit the spot perfectly and I'm up and moving almost like normal after just two days. Awesome!!!
I'm going to try this but not sure if I will be able to get up from my stomach. It took me about an hour to get out of bed this morning as the spasms kicked in whenever I moved. I might try first on my work chair to use the heating pad. Wish me luck.
EDIT: I was able to get to the ground stomach down. Wow! Feel great! I ended up using one of those weighted massage things that go around your body for the self release part. It worked great. It only took me a couple of minutes to stand up. Odd thing is that I got a cramp on the bottom of my foot while I was trying to get up.
Thank you so much Dr Frank Wen!
Thank you for this video! Your intro described all the symptoms I was experiencing. I was on day 5 of barely being able to walk and do anything. I used the heating pad, did 3 min of back extension/baby cobra, & used a massage gun 3x, spread across the day. I’m still sore but I am able to walk n move freely now. I even put my comforter and washer in the dryer! I will continue the rest of these exercises until 100% thank you so much 🙏😭
good for you. hopefully my back will be better soon! :)
@@ronnieg1341 have a speedy recovery!
Thank you, I have been suffering from lower back pain for almost my whole life. I was hurting so bad that I could barely breath but after trying this one session I feel better. I still have to be careful but my pain got knocked down atleast 20-30% and I can actually move a little now without sharp jolts of pain. Thank you so much!!
So many videos out there- but this is the one that really put me on the recovery path, Thank you Dr. Wen!
You're welcome!
First time I had this happen. The video got me well enough to make it to the bathroom after about 30 minutes of these exercises. Thanks so much!
This helped so much! I tweaked my back for the second time. With these practices, my recovery is going to be better and faster this time. I already feel better after part one of this video.
Excellent video. Definitely helping me recover quickly and safely. Thanks for sharing
I just now finished doing this. Really solid advice. I injured my back yesterday, and I now I'm able to to about my day more easily and probably better for the healing since I'm not going to be stuck to a bed all day.
I was using ice packs and as soon as I did the heat and started breathing I felt an adjustment happen in my vertebrae
I loved the routine to stabilize and restore my muscles Thank You❤
Amazing! I literally passed out on the coach for like 30 min and I woke to crazy pain in my lower back that i could barely walk. After this video I felt 100x better!
It's like you are describing exactly what happens to me one or two times a year. Every single thing that you described happens to me and I am out for a week at least. I am saving this video and coming back to it when it happens again.....because sadly it will. Thank you so much!
Same here laying in bed right now.
Should start doing low back mobility exercises and core strengthening exercises and I promise you it will never come back, had the same issues but now I have never been better.
There are bed stretches from Popsugar that prevent this. I regret not doing them often enough.
Almost called out of work than I tried ur steps I feel good enough to tackle the day, thanks man.
thank you very much for a thorough explanation.
I am very much better now, and I’ll continue to do it, till I’m normal
I had a similar injury yesterday and when i got up to drink water in the morning, the intense, shooting pain made me all sweaty in seconds and I passed out.
This is my second time in the last 3 years, so I am not crazy scared or anything, But I'm glad this helped many people
Glad I found this. Has provided some much needed extra mobility
you made me cry. because i had chronic pain my entire life it doesnt take much to throw out my back. once i had a job u bend every few seconds when i threw it out it took over a year half of horrendous pain just to sit or stand or anything. had a 11 month old now and i threw it out once again and thinking i just got my spine back in olace few months ago!!!! by a ACR in houston and couldnt afford to go back. i knew i onocked my pelvis again i was like great! how! its frustrating being naive not knowing whats what and which stuff to do and not having a place to go ask hey i did this how do i fix it and improve it. ACR saved my life. then for me to f it up two months later... i am so thankful for this video!!!! thank you! i couldnt turn at all i had somehow locked my pelvis and the muscle or whatever that lets you turn to your side was absent had to lanually yank on it to make it turnto the side...
Seriously the best video out there! Back for day 2 and feeling like 100 bucks now! Thank you!!!
Best low back pain video in all of You Tube! Thank you so much, and God bless you. Cheers from Oregon.
You're very welcome!
I'm so appreciative of this video and the quality of information shared. Incredibly practical advice that got me well enough to get off the floor and move around, which has felt remarkable to say the least.
I should also mention, the calm and level-headed delivery also seriously helped calm me down and help me to find hope that I'll be able to move functionally again.
Thanks so much!
You're very welcome!
Thank you! This is the one that helped me the most.
This guy is a wonderful coach
Thank you!
Fella! Thank you for putting this out. Yesterday I wanted to end it all, now I'm just stiff, ill get there. Thanks!!
I was just shooting around playing basketball earlier tonight, and when I went down to pick up the ball, I felt a sharp pain near my tailbone. All signs pointed to my lower back going out a bit. This video helped me so much. Took my pain from manageable but v with very slow movement and a lot of pain, to painful but with full mobility regained. Thank you so much!
I do Brazilian Jiu jitsu and my lower back has been injured where I couldn’t stand straight a few times. This got me back standing straight. Would recommend doing entire follow along.
The information was very helpful, I kept limping for over a month after stopping exercising. The loss of mobility idea is what it is for me but it also is possible I just don't target the area enough in different exercises.
Thank you , I can barely walk because my back and waist hurts. This morning after trying the self massage with my knuckles, I felt relieved. I hope I can do all the rest of the exercises and get more relief!
Thank you for your patience and soothing teaching 💖
You're very welcome!
Thanks , my back is much better after doing these exercises
Just did this!! Saved my day!!! I felt like a horse kicked me in the back now I feel great. I will add this to my day!!
This totally worked!! Thank you!! I have saved this video and will tell everyone I know 😊
I too suffered a thrown back after bending to readjust my daughter’s stroller. I appreciate this video very much, thanks!
This video was a life saver, threw my back out picking up my 70 LB son . I have a lot of events coming up this week and needed to recover quickly. Thank you ! Definitely saving this video for the future.
Great video! I threw out my back Sunday afternoon carrying 6, 7 heavy albums up and down the stairs. The first thing I did was to look for this video because it had helped me before. I followed the steps until where I could, which was the back bend standing up, and repeated everything except for the massaging part😉 . By evening I was walking and the following day, which was yesterday, I was able to go to work. Today, Tuesday, I still have pain if I stay sitting down for a long time but otherwise it seems fine. I went for a brisk walk, about 2 - 3 km yesterday and today without any problems 😃. Hopefully I can go to my dance workshop on Saturday! All thanks to you ❤
I never leave comments on TH-cam but today I will. I left work as I was in agonising pain and nearly went to the ER. I found your video and I cannot believe it but the pain is 90% gone! I took an ibuprofen too so that could also be why? It’s a miracle, 30 min ago I couldn’t get myself up off the floor and now the pain is almost non-existent! I’ll still take it easy though but wanted to say thank you for this!
Great job going through it. Oftentimes patients present to my office even after getting a couple strong meds but they usually only knock the pain down 1-2 points at most I see.