Understanding and Addressing the Root Cause of Sciatica: A Comprehensive Guide
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- Опубликовано: 26 июн 2024
- Sciatica is a difficult diagnosis to deal with because it can have many different reasons for happening. Get clarity on sciatica so that you know exactly what it is and be able to tell if it is what is causing your pain.
In this video, Dr. David explains the root cause of sciatica and the best treatment for fixing sciatica for the long-term.
Dr. David answers questions like:
“What is the main cause of sciatica?”
“How do you know if you have sciatica?”
“What does sciatica feel like?”
“What causes sciatica to get worse?”
“How do I get sciatica to go away?”
“How long does sciatica take to heal?”
“What will the doctor prescribe for sciatica?”
⚡️Here are helpful video playlists for you:
🌟"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
• Sciatica Pain Help
🌟"Herniated Disc Help"
• Herniated Disc Help
🌟"Degenerative Disc Help"
• Degenerative Disc Help
🌟“Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help”
• Lumbar Spinal Stenosis...
00:00 Sciatica: Everything You Need To Know To Understand & Fix The Root Problem
00:10 What Is Sciatica?
02:10 Symptoms Of Sciatica
07:14 X-Rays And MRIs For Sciatica
08:54 Sciatica’s Root Problem
14:11 Treatment For Sciatica
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I'm so very happy I came across your video. I was so much in pain walking, my nerve from top buttocks all the way to my below the knee. I did all the exercise as you directed. Thank God after a week or 2, I'm able to walk normal. Minimal pain as that occurs, I just do my exercise. It works. God bless you.
While recovering from Cellulitus. I was diagnosed with circulation issues with the veins. This has helped alot cuz a few weeks ago i started experiencing nausea and back pain(sciatica). This all now makes sense of everything.
I was suffering from a terrible case of pes anserine bursitis for the past 7 years. Got treatment by several doctors and chiropractors and orthopaedics and even physical therapists, but unfortunately nobody was able to detect the problem, let alone treat it. I always thought I had an mcl tear or some ligament issue but a week ago, I found your videos on PAB and for the first time ever, I could relate and recognise the pain areas. I followed your exercises and a week later I'm a whole new person. I can walk. Sleep without pain. I'm overwhelmed and super grateful to you.
Today I watched this video for my father who's suffering from sciatica and I hope it'll help him just as much as your videos helped me. You're truly a blessing.
Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart 😊❤
I have watched soooo many videos on this subject, since I'm currently suffering badly and this, by far, is the most helpful. You've presented this information so usefully and have offered the best explanation both for the likely causes of it as well as the route out of it and I'm extremely grateful, thank you!
I second this!! He makes the most sense and he’s absolutely right about working on activating the glutes and core! I’ve had this yucky sciatica for 6 years or more, I just didn’t know what it was. It’s been getting worse. My glutes and core are extremely weak. I’m working those first!!
I LOVE your videos! I have suffered from sciatica pain for 6 years. Tried meds, PTs, chiropractors, piriformus and SI joint injections, MRIs, etc etc. I have never been advised to strenghten the pelvic and glute muscles
and will be trying that now. Keep making these videos as they are very informative and encouraging!
Hey Sammy, you are so welcome! We are glad that we were able to help you understand better. We would love to hear an update in the future about how these exercises work for you!
I had left leg sciatica pain last year...went to physical therapy and after a couple months it went away.. however the left side of my rear is still sore. I do the exercises you show for left hip and left butt which really help. I want to do all my therapy at home 😅. Thanks a million 😅
Been suffering for about 6 months with sciatica found your RUclips two weeks ago and today I’ve actually got out of my house and walked a mile. Many thanks for how you explain things.
Great to hear Tony! keep up the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!
I need exercises to help strengthen muscle development.
How????
Oh crap, I have been doing a few of these exercices I have seen by other physiotherapists ….but you said they might worsen the sciatica ….ouch! I will check your other videos. Merci
My pinky toe@epmanualphysicaltherapy my pinky toe is numb what could I do for relive left leg
Excellent video. 64 year old guy here, who has worked physically hard all my life, from professional drywall hanging, truck mechanics, home renovations, and other et cetera. My lower back muscles are likely over developed. I've had on-and-off problems with sciatica for decades.
-Started in my 30 . . . ding!
-Switches back and forth from leg to leg . . . ding!
-Shots relieve it for a few months, then it comes back . . . ding!
-Completely pain free just sitting around the house . . . ding!
-Over-the-counter meds don't touch it . . . ding!
-Chiropractic crunching had no effect or made it worse . . . ding!
Thanks for the great information. I've begun working through your exercise playlist.
Hey Lugnut64052, we are so sorry to hear you've been dealing with this sciatica for so long! Glad to know you've been working on your exercises, please keep us posted on how you do!!
Just in case you need it, we also have a 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program. We'll leave the link right here below for you:
"28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program"
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
You have given me so much help dealing with my sciatica. It is like you really understand what it feels like and you know how to treat it. Thank you so much for being there and sharing. BTW the video on exercises on how to fire the glute and lower abs has been the MOST helpful!
Hey Eliana, we are so glad that we have been able to help you! And we agree that those two areas usually need the most work for someone who is experiencing sciatica pain!
I really appreciate the good work you are doing, you are so down to earth. I have benefited greatly from your explanation on the various aspects of your recommendations on this subject. Please keep up the good work
Hey Daniel, thank you for the kind words! We really appreciate the support and love to provide this service to the world!
This video is gold. The best ! I've been suffering so much for the past 4 months. The Dr. says i have herniation but they are not compressing. But i've been suffering from ciatic, from the butt till the foot. Its awful.
Wow, you’re a God-sent . This is a million dollar knowledge . ❤
Great stuff, off to the Chiropractic this morning for a second session looking at my sciatic pain. These videos are a good insight into what my problem might be. I'm hoping it's a lumbar and abdominal region muscle imbalance.Thank you.
Thank you Dr. You are a Blessing.
Great presentation! TY
I slipped over many months ago and hurt my back. From there I fell over trying to get up from the toilet. I think that's when I did the most damage. The pain has gotten so bad that I cannot walk unassisted or even shower myself. I haven't been to a Dr because I am in a foreign country without insurance. Anyway I think the problem is definitely sciatica as I have had prolapsed discs in the past. I am hoping with rest the inflammation will be reduced. I am taking tramadol which doesn't seem to even put a dent in the pain. This is the best video I have watched in regards to sciatica. Thanks so much.
this is SUCH a GREAT Explanation , thank you So much
You're very welcome aischaparker!!!
All the exercises/stretches you mentioned were all the ones my Pt had prescribed to me…I will now look at the playlist you’ve added to give them a try. Thank you for all the explanations!!
Hi Anne, The information we are sharing here is not common knowledge as these are innovative techniques addressing muscle imbalances. We are so sorry that you've been struggling with sciatica. The pain from sciatica is no joke and it can be torture. Thank you so much for the kind words and we hope you can find some relief soon!
In case you are interested, we have a playlist for sciatica pain help. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Please feel better soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Take care!
I am so glad that I found your channel! The way you explain things and the information you provide has been truly invaluable; And even though, it can't replace seeing a doctor in person and getting an actual diagnosis, it's helped to pinpoint and make sense of where my pain/sensations are coming from. There are so many, "physicians" out there that just won't impart knowledge because they want to make some easy money off someone who is none the wiser. Thank you sir! Wish more people were like you! watching from South Africa.
Hey Myron, you are so welcome! And you are absolutely right! We love that what we do is so useful, but unfortunately it cannot replace what we do in-person. Thank you for the kind words!
Also from SA🇿🇦with many thanks!
👍🏼 Dr. all of those exercises i did at PT. Im going to watch your playlist because im inbso much pain at 58 with scoliosis disc bulge, drop foot and flat feet. Thank you so much.
Hi, Maureen!! We are sorry to hear about your sciatica pain!! Here on this channel we have tons of information on how to fix your sciatic nerve pain, and it's root causes, such as its underlying muscle imbalance.
Here is a playlist that might help:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Let us know if you have any questions of concerns. We'd love to be of help!!
Your explanation are so excellent…wish I could go to your clinic…you are very intuitive…keep up great work…
Hey Sam, thank you so much! We appreciate your support!
Thank you so much Dr David for the elaborate explanation on sciatica issues. I learnt alot about buttock pains and numbness which am experiencing at the moment. Hope there will be simplified home remedies (exercises) from this your channel which will be as extensive as explanation of the symptoms. 👍👍👍👍
You are very welcome Nkechi! We are glad you enjoyed our explanation. We have a lot more great content for sciatica type pain. Here is a link to our playlist of videos that may be able to help if you would like to learn more:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
An exceptional explanation!❤ thank you so much. No one has ever taken the time to explain all these possibilities in the seven years I’ve been in pain. Great work! I wish I lived in El Paso so I could get treatment with you and your team!
Hey there, you are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words! We appreciate the support and would love to hear an update in the future!
Me too!
7 years for me too😢
Spondylolisthesis for me
I now have a better understanding of my sciatica nerve problem. Thank you
Hi Sr. Antoinette, you're welcome! We're so sorry to see that you are suffering from sciatica pain. Just in case you're interested, we have a sciatica help playlist you might find helpful: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Very interesting and informative Thank you so much I wish you were my Doctor many thanks again
Hey Angela, you are very welcome! We are so glad you found our video interesting and informative!
I found your Channel few day ago, I've got arthritis 3 years, about 2 months, I so pain my hips. U till I watched your v. D. O., I understand, and follow your exercise my pains've gone, only a little pain only 1 day exercises, very improve. Thank you very very much.
Hey Nunu, you are very welcome! We are so glad we were able to help you with these exercises! Keep up the good work and we would love to hear an update after you have done these exercises for a while!
Thank you ❤
Thanks for the very helpful video!!
Hey Marcela! We are so glad you found the information in this video helpful. Here is all the content we have on sciatic issues:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you so much! I’ve been experiencing so much sciatica pain lately 😖 that my doctor wants me to have a steroids injection (never had one before). What are your thoughts on this please? Thanks 🙏🏻
Wow!! So well explained!! Thanku
Hey Forestrunner8922, you are welcome! Here is a playlist with all of our content on sciatica in case you need it: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Have the best day!
thanks so much, you have saved me from myself! like some of the others commenting, i watched soooo many vids on this. nsaids seemed to take a long time to take affect, but did help. i was concerned at how often i was taking them. i've started to use ice packs, which works quite well for now. in a day or two i will see a chiro, maybe just one or two times. thanks again for the clarity!
Whew! Thank you for sharing this with us Christine! Continue working on addressing your underlying muscle imbalances and you will win! Here is a playlist with several exercises you can start incorporating today! Check it out:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Very helpful. Will start the abdominal and glute exercises❤
Hey Sharon, glad this was helpful for you! We would love to hear an update about how these exercises work for you!
Helpful advice
Hey Dzidzai! We are sooo happy this information was helpful! We have an entire playlist with several videos on how to begin fixing your sciatica problem:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Hope this helps! All the best
Thanks alot for your information it’s really helpful 🌸following you from Egypt 🇪🇬
Hi Lolo! So happy to have your fellowship from Egypt! Thank you for being here and for your support! 🙌
good two now & understand 🌹🌟
Hey Wendy, glad we were able to help you understand better!
Thank you so much for these videos! My sciatica is caused by SI weakness and is causing foot pain and cramping in toes. You mentioned getting feet stronger and I am doing the short foot exercise is addition to the recommended glute and abs. Any other foot videos? Can’t find them on the channel. Thank you!!
Thank you!!!!! Love you ! You helped me understanding much better what may be happening in my body though i still have some doubts😢after some ecografía/mmr they found out 3 years ago it had semi ruptured in the isquiios ( had already some lombar pain too) no much help from those doctors , i improved myself with some exercises but since few months ago i sterted with really bad lombar pain , i think my hips are compressed too , please advice me what to do😢😊 happy to havebfound you!!!!
I’m 77 years old with scoliosis. I have two Harrington rods in my back full length of my back in 2000. About five days ago, I woke up with pain that wouldn’t allow me to walk at all. It was the worst pain I have ever felt in my life. I take pain relievers just so I can move and do things I need to do. I’ve got an appointment with the doctor so I will ask about it first. But I need to mask it temporarily because I can’t take it. It goes all the way down to my leg to my feet ankles. The pain that’s in the lower part of my leg actually causes the front of my leg and the side of my leg down to the ankle hurt like hell.
When I take something to help with the pain, it helps so I can do things that I have to do are very important. I have to feed my dog at a certain time because he’s diabetic and I need to give him insulin. I get up two hours prior and move around with some pain meds and it will fade well enough for me to take care of my little dog. After about two hours it is back full bore of pain again. I take some Tylenol, it fades it a little bit. Well you know what I’m talking about.
Where I live in California you can’t just call up your doctors office and say can I come in tomorrow? It’s likely to be a week or two. Thank you for your time.
Nice explanation I been fighting sciatica pain due to L4 & L5 herniated disc but since I started taking vitamin D regularly my back pain is no longer bothering.
Hey Hassan, that is awesome that you found something that was able to help you ease your pain!
Really? How does vitamin d help with sciatica or back pain? Just curious
I’ve been dealing with back pain/sciatica since 2019. These past couple months i’ve been having bad nerve pain that goes down my left leg which causes weakness and trouble walking at times.
@@jon13001
Vitamin D help me with my back pain I can’t live with out it.
How much Vitamin D are you taking?
Thanks!!!!!
Hey Joseph, you are very welcome! Thank you for tuning in. We are so sorry to see that you've been dealing with sciatica. In case you are interested we have a playlist for dedicated sciatica pain help. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We hope you feel better soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I have sciatica issues with DJD (L5 & S1 & spondylolisthesis grade 2. 10:38 I love ❤ your videos as you explain what’s going on in terms we can understand! Although I have a P.T. Home program I’ve been doing for years, these videos are so helpful and I found them by accident. Do you have any recommendations of exercises/stretches for people with Spondy also?
Thank you so much😊
Hey Michelle! We are truly sorry to hear that you are dealing with sciatica, degenerative joint disease, and spondy. We can only imagine the amount of pain you are in and the negative effect it has on your life. We are glad that you find our videos easy to understand and hope that you've been able to apply some of the exercises. We don't have a specific playlist for Spondy but we are positive that is likely that you will benefit from our sciatica videos.
We believe that you are a great candidate for the 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program, it 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 discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
Hope this helps, we wish you the best on the road to recovery! 🙌
I have found that Meloxicam has been helpful. I have been able to get up off the floor in my own once more. The pain has been dulled for several days at a time. I have an increase of mobility because of your glut suggestions. I am hopeful for the future of movement. Thanks, El Paso
Hey Tammie, you are so welcome! We would love to hear an update in the future about how these exercises work for you!
I too have been on Meloxicam and it has helped me tremendously! Unfortunately, one cannot stay on it for long.
@@flsandye4639 very true. I am about to discontinue myself. I am hoping that I have made enough progress to maintain my routine.
❤❤❤Thank you
What exercises would you do for the si joint ?
last thing u said nailed it
Gracias por toda esa información aora entiendo porque me duele mucho porque estoy asiendo los ejercicios equivocados. Gracias voy hacer los ejercicios que usted recomienda gracias
Hola, Rosi!! Por supuesto!! En este canal nos apasiona educar a nuestra audiencia y ofrecerles alternativas a inyecciones y cirugías. Estos ejercicios le pueden ser muy útiles para mejorar los síntomas del dolor de su nervio ciático. Si tiene preguntas, aquí estamos para ayudarle :-)
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 worked on my glutes only a few times and my left leg static lain is gone! Thank you!
Thank You for the detailed information..
You seem really good.. You wouldn't practice in NYC area? Would you. I need someone really good.❤😢
2:30pmMt Aug 29. Wow, you are always one step ahead of my "team". We will get me back up and about eventually.
I am scheduled for knee replacement soon (really no way around it- my knees are shredded). I am barely walking and have "thrown out" my back and I know the sciatic is involved as a result, but the medical focus us on spine fusion.
I will ask the PT to view your video.
Thank you
Hey Paula, thank you for the kind words! We wish you the best in your journey and would love to hear an update in the future! On a side note, we have programs specifically for improving the health of your knees and back that are designed to help avoid surgery. If you would be interested in either of these, feel free to check out the links below.
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
The Knee Arthritis Recovery 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 or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ligament injuries, cartilage problems and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link: epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-arthritis-recovery-program
Love the channel. Are hip abductor and adductor resistance band exercises reasonable to try out with sciatica and/or hip arthritis ?
Hey Dan, sciatica is often caused by muscle imbalances. The abductor and adductor muscles can contribute to this muscle imbalance and is not recommended initially. Once the sciatica pain is gone, then these exercises can be resumed as long as they do not bring back the sciatica. Hope this helps!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy - thanks very much - does the same idea apply to hip osteoarthritis in general ?
Recently the excruciating pain now going through my calves through my ankle to the entire foot. Please I need your help and advice.
Can you make a video as to why people has pain months after getting arthroscopic surgery . I'm in my 40s and I still getting pain on my knee after almost 3 months of surgery of articular cartilage tear.
How do you treat SI problem?
I have pain in lower back buttock and at night cant lie on my side as the pain on my left thigh and side of knee is intolerable. I cant sleep on my side. Is this Sciatica? Ps I find your videos really interesting and helpful. Thankyou😊
I had really bad sciatica, I had an MRI and xrays. Turned out, I have stenosis and arthritis. I wouldn't have known had I not had those diagnostics performed.
Side note, I got to a chiropractor which helps
what is the best way to heal the pain
A playlist of 81 videos?! Would be really helpful if you could point to where to start 🙏🏻
Hey K! Yes, it can be overwhelming with so many videos on that playlist...but sciatica is a complicated condition.
Video #1 on the playlist is the best place to start. Then work your way down the list.
You might find you need to jump around on the list as you begin to learn more and need to find something specific.
Here's the link to the playlist just in case you need it:
"Sciatica Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I have been suffering from pain on my right buttock for over a year. It’s constant pain. Some days it’s worse than others. I have moderate levoconvex scoliosis. I start physical therapy next week. I have to do physical therapy before my insurance will cover an MRI. I wish there was more information on si joint issues with scoliosis.
What to do for sudden falling on knee failure?
Been at this for almost a year now. Did conservative treatment with chiropractor, three steroid injections since December 2022. Insurance Company denied a MRI. They want at least six weeks of documented physical therapy.
Sciatica down both legs, left foot is numb most of the time. I am never not in pain.
I get similar pain but mostly while lying down and it doesn't let me sleep, it gets better when I start walking and yes my weight is ideal to my age and height
Hey there, sorry to hear that you are having this sciatica-like pain :( this can happen for a number of reasons, which makes it difficult to determine exactly what is going on. We have a great playlist of videos that may be able to help if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We would love to hear from you in the future if something new develops!
What do you think of dry needling with stimulation to treat the piriformis syndrome?
Hey Kathy, some people find relief with this method. It is not 100% effective, but it may be useful in combination with stretches and exercises! Here is a playlist of exercises for sciatica, which can be due to piriformis syndrome:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I thought I’d wear 8” stiletto platforms for 26 years n then transition into trucking after the clubs starting closing down. The weight of the safety shoes + climbing in n out of the truck to learn how to back the trailer totally destroyed me. I’m off work now unable to walk for more than a few minutes. I have an MRI booked for Jan🤞
YOU ARE SPOT ON ....THATS ME IN A NUTSHELL 😢
Does it only occur in the right leg.
My pains seems to be worse. What can I do
I believe the inflammation/swelling that must happen, presses on the diaphragm making it painful to breathe.
Thats where it hurts and lower back. Horrible! Sophadine ive took for it. Still waiting to see if it works x
Hey Plymothian! We are so sorry to hear that you've been suffering from horrible sciatica pain. Sciatica pain is terrible to go through and many people don't realize what it's like to deal with unless they are going through it themselves. If you are interested we have a playlist on RUclips you might find helpful to your situation. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We also have a 28-Day Back Health and Wellness program if you are looking for a more comprehensive approach to your recovery. 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 discs, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
We offer coaching session services for our programs as well if you ever have questions about the exercises in our programs.
We hope you feel relief soon. We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! 😃
Doctor . I live in Chicago I sit for living over 5 years sometimes up 12 hours ... I don’t longer work sitting that long but still. Today has been a year since the pain started. They did 3 mri. Hip, lower back and sacroiliac joint. Hip and SJ shows no abnormalities, but lower back shoes disc dehydration and annular tear L5 S1 . My pain started like in my groin. Lower abdomen like pinched and needles after a dull ache pain while sitting working. Also like pain around my genitals left side, then like causing pooping and clicking in different part of my hip and down the leg. When I lift my leg up. Laying face down a bad pain flares up where leg and glute meets. I tried piriformis injections steroids and didn’t work. Nothing helps the pain doctor thinks the L5 S1 finding is not the cause of the pain .. what I should do ? I wush I could find someone with some relief
You mentioned in one of your videos that you have a video on how to walk and use your glutes. Can you tell me which one that is?
I was unable to find it. Thank you.
Hey there, absolutely! Here is a link to that video:
“Does Walking Help Knee Pain?”
ruclips.net/video/3ttv66it9x4/видео.html
NO, My MD, told me my symptoms were not consistent with the MRI, I could not walk across the street. The best chiropractor, confirmed by PT, my hips were not level, and my upper back twistef. With the first adjustment, my cognitive, vision and the urgency to urine immediately improved. All the exercises I was told to do, you say, never do.
Hey there, sciatica is very commonly caused by a rotation or torsion in your pelvis causing your hips to not be level. The adjustments, when done correctly, can greatly improve your symptoms! The exercises we say to avoid are exercises that would aggravate sciatica symptoms if somebody is already dealing with constant pain. Some of these exercises would be beneficial after an adjustment, however, we try to guide people who are unable to receive these services. Hope this clears things up!
Do u have a video on thoracic pain Syndrom. ? I have right chest & arm pain. Numbness in hand. I’m losing my mind with this
Hey there, we have a great playlist of videos specifically for this type of pain! Here is the link in case you would like to learn more:
"Neck & Shoulder Pain Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbR1jLbsUrgCzvlaLTxGnJ0
I guess i might suffer from Scatica after a few so many years ago, it makes me difficult to kneel down, or squat down the pain from the knee goes up behind the tights down to my left leg ... i hope to find a better exercise to heal this problem
Hey Marcella! Sorry to hear you are having this pain with squatting and kneeling :-( We have a great playlist of videos that is designed to help people with sciatica pain. Here is a link if you would like to learn more about what you can do to help this pain:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
What do you think about stem cells for sciatica plroblems?
Hey Petie, this is a tough question to answer. Stem cells are a rather new treatment method within the medical field and do not have enough research to make a definitive decision on whether this is a good treatment method. Sorry we could not provide a more targeted answer.
What do you think about laser treatment
Hey Eraina, the research on laser treatment is inconclusive. What we support here is addressing the root cause of the problem, rather than just trying to get rid of the pain. With sciatic pain, the root cause is very often a muscle imbalance that is causing a misalignment of your hip complex. We have a great playlist of videos that can help to regain proper mechanics in the hip region to help abolish the symptoms associated with sciatica. Here is a link in case you are interested in learning more:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I have not been able to find a fit with a physical therapy. Know any recommendation where I am. Shreveport, La
Hey Tammie, sorry to say we do not know any PTs in your area :( 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.
Pam here….do you know anything about Ankylosing Spondylitis? Keith just diagnosed with this. Apparently some fusing happening in SI joints and low back. They want to do simponi aria infusions to stabilize???
Hey Pam, sorry to hear about Keith being diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis :( This is a tough condition to deal with. Important background information is that AS is an autoimmune disease. This means that your body is attacking itself. The purpose of the simponi aria infusions is to help slow or stop the progression of the autoimmune response. We are not sure how well the medication actually works or how bad the side effects are. This would be a great conversation to have with your Medical Doctor. Hope this helps!
Just got sciatica because I've been over exercising on my glutes, well that's the only thing I can say it is as I've never had it before.
Hey Diana, sorry to hear that you have developed sciatica :( This can be frustrating, but don't give up! We have a great playlist of videos for what you can do to help your sciatica. Here is a link in case you are interested in learning more:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Hi i am struggling with sciatic pain and plantar fascitis .There is so much pain .i went through disc l1 l4 surgery .20 years back .after ten years of surgery the problem came back .i stopped all allopathic treatment 12 yeas back . i am 60 and trying to balance with exercises and massages. i am in india so not anywhere near your treatment facility .you think you can give online consult to help me . would appreciate a lot if you choose too .i am vanita
I don't really have back pain so much the pain I have only happens when I lay down and it is a burning and hot sensation in my upper butt and all over both of my legs. Will strengthening the hips core and glutes help? The pain goes away once I stand up and walk. I do put a pillow under my knees but that does not seem to help the nerve pain so much. I have herniation in my L3, L5 and S1
Hey Jessica! So sorry to hear about your sciatica pain! :-( It is important to look for acute relief methods, but they don't always work the same for everyone, this is why it's important to begin fixing the root issue as soon as possible. Strengthening your glutes and core will put you on the path to long term relief! We are glad you are here :-) We have a playlist with several videos consisting of exercises and tips to help you remedy your sciatic nerve pain! Check it out:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
You might also want to learn more about our 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
I can’t find the link for the playlist of exercises to strengthen abdominal, gluteal and foot muscles.
Hey Ginni, thanks for stopping by! Let us help you with that! Here is the playlist you're looking for:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I've been dealing with this for quite a while. Question: Is there a definitive/obvious way to differentiate between sciatic nerve issues from stenosis or spine problems vs. piriformis syndrome?
Hey Charlie, great question! When standing, if you bend your back backwards and it makes it worse, then it's more than likely from stenosis. Hope this helps!
Could this pain come grom a cervical spine issue? When I tilt my head back and reach up above my head I get that intense pain from around my glutes to my hamstring area.
@@topgun12fly Wow, that's quite an interesting question to me. I have cervical central canal stenosis. I been wondering if things I'm experiencing are related to that.
Doc, what about retrolisthesis?
Hey there, not sure exactly what you are trying to ask. If you are trying to ask if retrolisthesis can cause sciatica-like pain, then yes it can!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy just wondering what therapy could help retrolisthesis
I've had 3 c sections in a period of 5 years. After the birth of my last born son in 2020 my tubes were tied. Since then i have this terrible pain everyday.
Hey @msxatasi4825! We are so sorry to hear you've been in pain for this long 🙁 Glad you are here so we can help! Fixing sciatica might take some time for long term relief, but there are methods you can use at this time to improve your symptoms temporarily so that you can focus on doing the exercises that'll fix this issue for you. Here is a video that could be of help:
"Best 5 Quick Pain Relief Tips For Help With Severe Sciatica"
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Here is a playlist with all of our content on sciatic nerve pain:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Keep us posted on how you do!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you so much. I am on them. I appreciate it.
My pain is in buttocks wrapping around to front of thigh to inside of knee. My diagnosis moderate L2-L4 spinal stenosis.
Hey there! Sorry to hear that you are having this issue :-( Sounds like a nerve root impingement. Here is a playlist of videos that may be useful for you if you are interested in learning more about what you can do to help this:
“Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you! This is what a surgeon suggested. I have hEDS and would like to avoid surgery.
"Her MRI shows a grade 1 spondylolisthesis at L3/4 with moderate stenosis. We discussed a right L3/4 anterolateral lumbar interbody fusion/posterolateral arthrodesis/Instrumentation with a right L3/4 laminectomy."
My mom has this problem.. she is her mid 50s and suffering lots of pain.. i am worried for her
I wonder if it can also cause side leg pain. Not in the back of the leg, just along the side.
Hey Dorothy, great question! Sciatica can also cause pain down the side of your leg as well!
Thank you.@@epmanualphysicaltherapy
When I fell a few weeks ago and went up to a&e I told them I had been to my gp a few weeks b4 I fell and I had sciatica in my back the doctors in a&e told me it wouldn't have b in my back but in my leg and hip
Hey Sue! We are terribly sorry about the falling accident you had a few weeks ago. The thing about Sciatica is that it's a complex issue, the pain can radiate from the back all the way down to the leg and sometimes the calf, in more progressed cases. This is better explained in this video for you:
"Sciatica's SECRET ROOT PROBLEM!"
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You can also check out all the information we have on sciatica and all the things we suggest to do and not do here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Can it be side of the calf... Rather than back of it?
Hey Rashmi 👋! It is not unlikely that you could be experiencing pain in the back of your calf due to a sciatica issue but we can't 100% say as we don't fully know the extent of you diagnosis. Sciatica pain in regards to the calf shouldn't cause any swelling or redness so we'd suggest to make sure you aren't experiencing any of the two. We also recommend giving the stretches/exercises in the video a try and if your pain seems to improve then that could possibly answer your question.
Also we'd like to leave you with some additional resources, you can access it here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I wish you lived in Florida 😕seems you know what you talking about. Have pain just bellow the butt going down in back of the knee and ankles and top of the 🦶had physical therapy didn't work 😔
Hey there, sorry to hear that you are experiencing pain throughout your leg and that physical therapy did not seem to help :( we may not be very close to you, but we have a great playlist of videos that may be able to help you! Here is a link in case you would be interested in learning more:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Hey Sir….I am here through your Scaitica video….I am 20 and have this since 4-5 years….It is usually very painful but sometimes gets relieved….BUT it is not completely gone…I am trying your lower abs and glutes activation…So what should I do to get rid of it completely….plz help it’s so frustrating I can’t even work properly…and is their any way that I can connect to you…Just only 5-10 min conversation can be a lot helpful…I have some quarries about it….
So it really doesn’t depend on age …
Doctor, According to my doctor. I am fit to work. I have mild disc buldge. But I am constantly in pain. Both sides of legs go numb but it's on and off. I am walking, doing my house hold work, doing household work. Can you suggest me what should I do. Physiotherapy like traction and IFT works. But I am feeling pain for two months now. Please suggest.
Hey there! We have a great playlist of videos that is designed to help people who are experiencing sciatica-like pain due to a bulging or herniated disc! Here is a link to our recommendations:
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVRe
Omg I have had nerve massage and I am not doing anymore.
how about chiropractic ?it is advisable to consult chiropracticpls reply ASAP
Hey there! Like physical therapists, chiropractors can also treat some of these issues. It would be advisable to research and find a good chiropractor or manual physical therapist. We also have a lot of free content on this channel that may be able to help as well. In case you are interested, here is a link:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Changed car 2 was ago...unfortunately the driver's seat is a sports seat aka a bucket seat.....wow...7 days in and sciatica has hit.... what is the best position for sleep please.
Hi Jacqueline, Dr. David has a quick video discussing the best position for sleep. You can access it here: ruclips.net/user/shortsG9Oak2bPhxU
I am really in pain, especially when i wake up in the morning. Please help
I think my doctor confused my bursitis and its really sciatica and i fell over three years ago and didnt get physical therapy plus tore a ligament inside my knee my doctor said it didnt need surgery im in pain when i walk too much or sit too long 😢 waiting to see surgeon
Hey Susie, so sorry to hear about your sciatica pain that you have had for 3 years! Also sorry to hear that you are thinking of surgery! We have a lot of content on our channel for helping with sciatica, bursitis, and torn ligaments! We would love to help you if possible! Here are a few videos that you may find beneficial:
"How To Test & Heal A Torn ACL Without Surgery"
ruclips.net/video/8gc15Sqr50k/видео.html
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
“Hip Bursitis Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbheRRRWNQqDfZ0Hvmyymj9
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy ok thank you
I am 64. Because of my age I have developed low back pain. Can you please suggest some good exercise
Hey there, absolutely! Here is a playlist of videos for exercises you can do for low back pain. Hope it helps!
Back Pain Exercises & Stretches
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Just beginning to notice this. I am 72 are there any exercises for this?
Hey James, absolutely! Here is a link to a playlist specifically for Sciatica:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Is this on both sides? Or just the left?
Hey Debbie, this can be on both sides!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you! I see my orthopedic doctor tomorrow just to get some referrals for rehab. I have been hobbling since COVID last July. Your videos have really helped me. Since having an x-ray of my hips we can see the osteoarthritis in my lumbar region and maybe I have been suffering sciatica this past year. I have worked on psoas and adductors like crazy. I’m better and ready to start light weight lifting again. I wish you were closer to Houston!
My lower hip bone seems compressed to touch the tail bone especially when standing or sitting. Then I get flash of sharp pains, as if electrical shock, to the leg and foot. And I have osteoarthritis. So what is what?