Hello doctor, I have a question, and I have subscribed. I have a herniated disc, that does affect my sciatica. My question is: I play golf once or twice a week, is that bad for that particular disc, or all lower disc problems in general
Excellent video! It's good that you mentioned "centralization" because people often feel as if the prone prop is making sciatica worse, when in fact it is usually a good sign. Thanks for your great content!
I'm going to try these. My sciatica has grown progressi ely worse now for 8 weeks and haven't had therapy or mri yet. I can only tolerate standing or walking for short periods. Thanks for the help.
Thank you so so much ! I have four bulging herniated disc and sciatic nerve damage from my thighs all the way up to my neck it’s taking a toll on me and my life ! You have made my day to day pain manageable after doing these stretches. I would be in excruciating pain and immediately after doing this I was able to stand up and breath again Thank you !
hey jo, im a 20 year old and i often neglect injuries i get from working out i developed back pain since march and did some exercises for it, the pain ended up subsiding after 2 months, then the pain returned, but this time with the sciatica nerve pain do you recommend these specific exercises? or is there another video that may be more beneficial? im honestly kinda terrified, i dont wanna end up with these chronic issues at such a young age, and my doctors just keep on telling me the same thing should i be moving or sitting or laying down for most of the day? any advice would be helpful, seriously. ive looked at a couple of ur videos and noticed how many people you have helped, im sick of these doctors telling me the same thing and my pain not subsiding
Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.
I got a partially herniated disc at 14 and it used to hurt me 24/7 specially in the morning. Now I'm 18, and it has only been a few months since i am able to minimise the pain. At a point even painkillers stopped working and none of the treatments by the doctors worked. But the only thing that worked are the free RUclips videos like this. Thank you dr. Jo
I have a question about exercise 1 on your tummy. So if a disc is pinching the nerve, is it always going to bulge in a way that you can make it go back by doing that position, or could it be that the disc is bulging towards the inside and this makes it worse? Also, if you have an excessive back curvature or hyperlordosis in medical terms, is it a good idea? Thanks!
I tried these stretches for the first time today and am amazed at how quickly I feel relief. Even after going to the chiropractor this week, I haven't been able to stand up straight. Immediately after stretching, I walked around the house upright. I'll continue these daily. THANK YOU!!🤗🤗🤗
Hey doctor jo I’m 16 and I have sciatica in my left leg . It seems that every single day the pain gets worse , and the pain is ecspecially worse at night . I’m not exactly sure what I have and I have trouble sleeping every night . I’m at a loss of hope and I’m not sure what to do .
The same thing has been happening to me and I wasn't able to sleep at all. I called the teledoc and I was prescribed a medication and its helped so much and I ice it everyday. so far so good. I also been walking everyday. Hope something helps
I got a partially herniated disc at 14 and it used to hurt me 24/7 specially in the morning. Now I'm 18, and it has only been a few months since i am able to minimise the pain. At a point even painkillers stopped working and none of the treatments by the doctors worked. Please don't lose hope
Jake Korycinski im 18 and i got it too ): i was literally crying a while ago bc of how bad the pain is, and i cant walk bc i dislocated my ankle a couple months and im still recovering
thanks for these videos. just went to a PT last week and was prescribed some excersies involving a foam roller. Within a week, the pain got slightly better, then got MUCh worse and switched sides on me. Just tried this routine and feel the best I have a while. Wondering if maybe I'm overdoing my foam roller stuff , or if I just need to find another PT?
You're welcome. Glad they are helping. It's pretty easy to overdo it with the foam roller, so maybe back off that a bit. It depends with your PT. If you feel like they are trying different things to pinpoint the area, it might be worth ticking with them (sometimes we have to do a trial and error style to get it right), but if you don't, there are plenty of PTs out there who might be able to help. Good luck.
Hi doc I'm having so difficulty for walking wearing shoes sleeping on right side i don't no but somewhere I'm having vein knot somewhere in my right side but where i don't no can u please suggest me streching please
Hi DOCTOR i am having this pain for about 6 months i am 18 years old i can't lay down because my whole left leg from my back to my leg it has a weird sensation and after i lay for a while then i can't sit at all the pain is getting worse then if i stand i can't stand straight at all and i cant walk properly i am tip topping pls can you give me advise 🤗
Im in my final year of highschool and my gym teacher made us go as hard as we could the first day back. I messed up my back because of it and here i am 6 months later and still in pain. I accidentally caused more damage today by leaning too far forward. It is the worst pain i have ever felt.
Did you ever really have Sciatica??? Were you really able to hold the leg crossed against the other?/ LOL Pain, pain and more. Not easy at 69 yrs. After back surgery too.
I have had sciatic pain before, and I was able to do that stretch and yes, it does hurt :-) Unfortunately, some have it much more severely than others, so it can be tough, especially with a back surgery in the past. There are definitely ways to modify those movements, so if you can or haven't yet, it might be worth going to see a physical therapist for a few sessions to get something that might work a little better for you. Good luck.
TY for answering. Maybe I will see if my General Physician will send me to a Physical Therapist. I know I have friends telling me the Chiropractor could help, but am not sure about that? So maybe best to try Physical Therapy, then? I will work at these stretches and have done some. It is terrible with Arthritis and the Fibromyalgia and now this too. But am fighting hard to get relief. ( Stupid as I have always been super active, and now all of this) Thank you for the videos!
You're welcome. I think it's definitely worth going to see a physical therapist for at least an evaluation. Keep working on it, and hopefully you will get some relief!! Do you have access to a pool? Aquatic therapy (not swimming, but exercising in the pool) is a great option as well.
Hellow doctor... after c section i got pain at the end of my spinal cord right side , at right side of buttock and in front of right thigh which goes till knee
Hi Sir, My MRI says I have annular tear in the outer part of L4-L5 and L5-S1, towards the backside of the body, can you please let me know what are the exercises I should avoid. thanks.
Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. Just looking at an MRI doesn't give the whole picture. The best thing to do would be to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation.
Dr... I faced disc herniated problem and sciatica from ten months ago but i just started treatment a month ago so can it recover now by doing the exercise in this video ? Because 10 months have passed so will it recover by doing this exercise ??? Plz reply must
I have several sloped discs and also several bulging discs one of these bulging discs is on my sciatica nerve can I still do your exercise. I'm in horrible pain I can not lay or bearly walk
Hi doctor, I have a 9 mm disc extrusion that has caused pain in my right buttock for months. I’ve heard some say to avoid sciatic nerve floss. Do you think it will benefit my situation?
Hello, is it normal to experience sciatica nerve pain after week of pain free after surgery, knowing that i was very careful an followed instructions carefully
I did the straight leg test and could barely get up one side. After these stretches particularly the prop up i can almost do 90 degrees. Seems to work 😊
Thanks a lot for the video. Pain is unbelievable at mi right side all through right leg, i cant streight up my right foot, even with left i feel pain on right side 😢 what to do?
Thanks! It's pretty different for each person depending on how severe yours is and how your body reacts to it. Generally, anywhere from 6-12 weeks, but often people will start feeling some relief pretty quickly.
Hello doctor you are so kind ! God bless! I just had a question. I first noticed a weird numbness in my left leg knee down wards after doing 4 sets of 100 slow inner thigh pilates ring... I had an MRI which said I had DDD and bulging disc L5 S1. It’s been two months. I had back inflammation, which is better now. My leg was also better but it seems to fluctuate. I still seem to have a pulled nerve feeling in my left leg knee down wards...on the top bone of my left leg knee down wards mainly , nothing in my calves. I don’t have serve pain just discomfort and very slight annoying pain . Is what I have sciatica from herniated disc ?
Hi Dr. Jo. I am a subscriber,, Are the exercises for herniated disc pretty much the same for bulging discs? I have bulging discs in the lumbar, and I am so afraid of making them worse. One is contact with the nerve root at L4. But I feel I need to get moving if I can.
Thank you so much!!! 🙌 I have a question, I can't sit with my legs/leg laid out in front of me any tips to stretch it out without causing further damage?
Hello, I seem to have all symptoms of sciatica due to herniated disc. But, when I press on my lower back, I feel intense pain. Is this also because of herniated disc or something else?
Instant Relief thank you so much!! My back hurts where every one says that sciatica pain is and occasionally I’ll feel it in my hip and leg but not often. How can I be sure it’s sciatica and not something else?
You're welcome! I have a video that might help determine that, but the best way to find out for sure would be to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation. You can find the video on my channel: ruclips.net/user/askdoctorjo
there's no way I can stretch my legs out flat like you do during the 'flossing' stretches as my hamstrings are extremely tight. Will it still work to help free up the nerves if my knee is bent due to not being able to stretch my legs out in the air?
It's been over a month and the pain's still not going. I tried the "4" exercise and also the one which you showed in the beginning but didn't work. I am going to try the other stretches too. I hope this helps me cause this sciatica is getting really irritating now
Hi Doctor Jo, I had a discectomy and laminectomy in Dec 2018 after suffering from 2 yrs of sciatica due to disc prolapsed, in 2019 I had epidural shots in Feb and Oct , still the sciatica pain is a lot, earlier could stand for 5-8 mins, now can't stand 2 mins, I tried these exercises today, few are new in it few are the ones I have tried in last 3 years. Please help explaining why these can help or if you have any better suggestion please suggest. Thanks
Doing actual exercises in a pool (not necessarily swimming) might help. I have several aquatic videos if you want to check them out: ruclips.net/p/PLPS8D21t0eO-X68fTNKk7UEkegxDqzQ3U
Should I do the figure 4 stretch even tho it is numb and tingling down my leg when I am in the stretch? How much should I stretch it? Should I be in pain while I do this?
You're welcome. The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it’s no longer available. I have reviewed another pillow I really like from SleepOvation. You can learn more about it here: ruclips.net/video/v-Nq8qm7RQk/видео.html
Question: im on week 10 of back pain and sciatica pain (on the left side) and from last week all of a sudden if i do the “straightening the leg with the toe pointing up” movement with my right leg (good side) it send sharp sciatic pains in my left leg. Is this normal? That the “good leg” sends pain down the “bad leg”? If i do the same with the left leg (bad side) it reacts as well. I must be honest, im beyond fed up at this point, of the apocalypse happens now, i’ll be the person just sitting on the porch, watching it all go down
Thank you these are great.. Question... You say only do the flossing ones 10 times once a day... What about the other ones.. The figure 4 and the prone position on your fore arms? Should they be done several times a day?
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I also have pain under the foot in the joint, what is the solution?
hello, whats the best position to sleep with sciatica?
Hello doctor, I have a question, and I have subscribed. I have a herniated disc, that does affect my sciatica. My question is: I play golf once or twice a week, is that bad for that particular disc, or all lower disc problems in general
It's not necessarily bad if you are using correct form, but it really just depends on how severe it is.
My brothers have spine disc sciatica almost 4 months wat the best solution thank you 🙏
OMG have had sciatica for a week and literally this fixed me. I tried everything else and nothing worked. Even the chiropractor. THANK YOU
You're welcome!
Excellent video! It's good that you mentioned "centralization" because people often feel as if the prone prop is making sciatica worse, when in fact it is usually a good sign. Thanks for your great content!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
I have been at my wit's end yesterday and today. I can't believe how much relief this has brought about. Thank you so much.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.
I'm going to try these. My sciatica has grown progressi ely worse now for 8 weeks and haven't had therapy or mri yet. I can only tolerate standing or walking for short periods. Thanks for the help.
You're welcome.
Thank you so much, you are the best ❤ only this works. I’m so happy to found you
You're welcome, and thanks.
Thank you so so much !
I have four bulging herniated disc and sciatic nerve damage from my thighs all the way up to my neck it’s taking a toll on me and my life !
You have made my day to day pain manageable after doing these stretches.
I would be in excruciating pain and immediately after doing this I was able to stand up and breath again Thank you !
You're welcome!
hey jo, im a 20 year old and i often neglect injuries i get from working out
i developed back pain since march and did some exercises for it, the pain ended up subsiding after 2 months, then the pain returned, but this time with the sciatica nerve pain
do you recommend these specific exercises? or is there another video that may be more beneficial?
im honestly kinda terrified, i dont wanna end up with these chronic issues at such a young age, and my doctors just keep on telling me the same thing
should i be moving or sitting or laying down for most of the day?
any advice would be helpful, seriously. ive looked at a couple of ur videos and noticed how many people you have helped, im sick of these doctors telling me the same thing and my pain not subsiding
Unfortunately, I don't know that answer since I can't evaluate you. Everyone is different. If there is any way you can see a physical therapist in person, they should be able to help you figure out a specific program for you and help answer your questions.
I got a partially herniated disc at 14 and it used to hurt me 24/7 specially in the morning. Now I'm 18, and it has only been a few months since i am able to minimise the pain. At a point even painkillers stopped working and none of the treatments by the doctors worked. But the only thing that worked are the free RUclips videos like this. Thank you dr. Jo
You're welcome.
Thank you so much for the video! Sciatic nerve pain is no joke!!
I have a question about exercise 1 on your tummy. So if a disc is pinching the nerve, is it always going to bulge in a way that you can make it go back by doing that position, or could it be that the disc is bulging towards the inside and this makes it worse? Also, if you have an excessive back curvature or hyperlordosis in medical terms, is it a good idea? Thanks!
Very very very effective exercises for bulge disc L4, L5 and S1 sciatica nerve pain relief. Well wishing and praying 🙏 for Doc Jo ❤ from 🇵🇰
I tried these stretches for the first time today and am amazed at how quickly I feel relief. Even after going to the chiropractor this week, I haven't been able to stand up straight. Immediately after stretching, I walked around the house upright. I'll continue these daily.
THANK YOU!!🤗🤗🤗
You're welcome!
you are the best Dr Jo,, your videos on rotator cuff and sciatica for herniated l4/5 discs have been life changing for this 66 year old young man
Thanks! Glad they have helped.
When doing the figure 4 I have calf pain is this normal?
Doc, this was too painful to carry out. What do I do?
Do you still have it?. I’m kinda worried, does it go away. It’s really painful
tnx; you`re a magician with these
You're welcome, and thanks :-)
Thank you. Can you recommend ways to sit and sleep?
I cannot explain how much relief I have after just doing two sessions of these exercises. Thank you so much doc. :)
You're welcome.
Hey doctor jo I’m 16 and I have sciatica in my left leg . It seems that every single day the pain gets worse , and the pain is ecspecially worse at night . I’m not exactly sure what I have and I have trouble sleeping every night . I’m at a loss of hope and I’m not sure what to do .
The same thing has been happening to me and I wasn't able to sleep at all. I called the teledoc and I was prescribed a medication and its helped so much and I ice it everyday. so far so good. I also been walking everyday. Hope something helps
I got a partially herniated disc at 14 and it used to hurt me 24/7 specially in the morning. Now I'm 18, and it has only been a few months since i am able to minimise the pain. At a point even painkillers stopped working and none of the treatments by the doctors worked. Please don't lose hope
Jake Korycinski im 18 and i got it too ): i was literally crying a while ago bc of how bad the pain is, and i cant walk bc i dislocated my ankle a couple months and im still recovering
thanks for these videos. just went to a PT last week and was prescribed some excersies involving a foam roller. Within a week, the pain got slightly better, then got MUCh worse and switched sides on me. Just tried this routine and feel the best I have a while. Wondering if maybe I'm overdoing my foam roller stuff , or if I just need to find another PT?
You're welcome. Glad they are helping. It's pretty easy to overdo it with the foam roller, so maybe back off that a bit. It depends with your PT. If you feel like they are trying different things to pinpoint the area, it might be worth ticking with them (sometimes we have to do a trial and error style to get it right), but if you don't, there are plenty of PTs out there who might be able to help. Good luck.
Hi doc I'm having so difficulty for walking wearing shoes sleeping on right side i don't no but somewhere I'm having vein knot somewhere in my right side but where i don't no can u please suggest me streching please
Great video, I have just subbed. Can sciatica be in just one bum cheek or is it in both bum cheeks
Thanks! It's usually just in one, but it can be in both.
Hi DOCTOR i am having this pain for about 6 months i am 18 years old i can't lay down because my whole left leg from my back to my leg it has a weird sensation and after i lay for a while then i can't sit at all the pain is getting worse then if i stand i can't stand straight at all and i cant walk properly i am tip topping
pls can you give me advise 🤗
You don’t need an advise. Just go to the doctor. You probably need a surgery
Im in my final year of highschool and my gym teacher made us go as hard as we could the first day back. I messed up my back because of it and here i am 6 months later and still in pain. I accidentally caused more damage today by leaning too far forward. It is the worst pain i have ever felt.
Thank you for the very clear instruction! I will be doing this every day for my sciatica
You're welcome!
Did you ever really have Sciatica??? Were you really able to hold the leg crossed against the other?/ LOL Pain, pain and more. Not easy at 69 yrs. After back surgery too.
I have had sciatic pain before, and I was able to do that stretch and yes, it does hurt :-) Unfortunately, some have it much more severely than others, so it can be tough, especially with a back surgery in the past. There are definitely ways to modify those movements, so if you can or haven't yet, it might be worth going to see a physical therapist for a few sessions to get something that might work a little better for you. Good luck.
TY for answering. Maybe I will see if my General Physician will send me to a Physical Therapist. I know I have friends telling me the Chiropractor could help, but am not sure about that? So maybe best to try Physical Therapy, then? I will work at these stretches and have done some. It is terrible with Arthritis and the Fibromyalgia and now this too. But am fighting hard to get relief. ( Stupid as I have always been super active, and now all of this)
Thank you for the videos!
You're welcome. I think it's definitely worth going to see a physical therapist for at least an evaluation. Keep working on it, and hopefully you will get some relief!! Do you have access to a pool? Aquatic therapy (not swimming, but exercising in the pool) is a great option as well.
Hi doctor, thank u very much for helping us. I have uper back pain on my left side, please a make video for that, thanks.
You're welcome. These might help: ruclips.net/video/bTn89EBKJdM/видео.html
Hellow doctor... after c section i got pain at the end of my spinal cord right side , at right side of buttock and in front of right thigh which goes till knee
Hi Dr. Jo, I have just had a total knee replacement so it isn't easy for me to get on the floor. Can I do the first two stretches on the bed?
Yes, most of them can be done on your bed or couch instead of the floor.
Thanks doc I haven't slept properly for two days chronic pain until I seen your video
You're welcome.
Hi Sir, My MRI says I have annular tear in the outer part of L4-L5 and L5-S1, towards the backside of the body, can you please let me know what are the exercises I should avoid. thanks.
Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. Just looking at an MRI doesn't give the whole picture. The best thing to do would be to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation.
Thank you! This helped. I just stood up😂
You're welcome!
Hi doctor my right side leg pain which exercise better for me
Do you have sciatica? The above video might help.
Dr... I faced disc herniated problem and sciatica from ten months ago but i just started treatment a month ago so can it recover now by doing the exercise in this video ? Because 10 months have passed so will it recover by doing this exercise ??? Plz reply must
my left leg only goes up 40 degree😑😑
Jo been doing these for three days along with a few from your other sciatica videos and no pain today. Thank you so much!
You're welcome!
I’m 16 with a 8mm and a 5mm and i can’t centralize, is there any hope for non surgical relief?
Thanks Doc. I'll keep at them daily. Liked the first one, the 3rd really ignites the burning at the foot, but it's worth it.
My brothers suffering spine disc sciatica almost 4 months wat. The best way
Definitely works! Thank you so much
You're welcome.
I have several sloped discs and also several bulging discs one of these bulging discs is on my sciatica nerve can I still do your exercise. I'm in horrible pain I can not lay or bearly walk
Hi doctor, I have a 9 mm disc extrusion that has caused pain in my right buttock for months. I’ve heard some say to avoid sciatic nerve floss. Do you think it will benefit my situation?
hey dr.JO i am having tinggling on my left toes while standing/walking.....what to do? ( i have leg pain from hip to toes too, probably sciatica)
1st and last were great for my back. Dont think I have a herniated disc, my primary doesn't know what's wrong.
Glad they helped some.
Thank you mam
I have a herniated disk l5 s1... are these exercises ok to perform?
As long as you are cleared by your doctor to do exercises, they should be fine. Good luck.
Hi dr, can i do this after microdicsectomy?i had surgery in january and now the pain is back... can i do this to relieve the pain?
Not sure if some one asked. What if I can't stretch my leg all the way because of the pain on the nerve glide?
Hello, is it normal to experience sciatica nerve pain after week of pain free after surgery, knowing that i was very careful an followed instructions carefully
I did the straight leg test and could barely get up one side. After these stretches particularly the prop up i can almost do 90 degrees. Seems to work 😊
Thanks a lot for the video. Pain is unbelievable at mi right side all through right leg, i cant streight up my right foot, even with left i feel pain on right side 😢 what to do?
Hey I think you’re awesome and your exercises and the way you explain this to us laymen helps a ton. How long does the herniated disc take to heal?
Thanks! It's pretty different for each person depending on how severe yours is and how your body reacts to it. Generally, anywhere from 6-12 weeks, but often people will start feeling some relief pretty quickly.
Mine took over 10 years, but l had 2 ruptured discs as well as a few herniations....
day on the lake,a very calm day,relaxing💐💐💐💐
Nice!
Thankyou dr
What if I do those stretches without having that problem .. would it be ok ?
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Hello doctor you are so kind ! God bless!
I just had a question. I first noticed a weird numbness in my left leg knee down wards after doing 4 sets of 100 slow inner thigh pilates ring... I had an MRI which said I had DDD and bulging disc L5 S1.
It’s been two months. I had back inflammation, which is better now. My leg was also better but it seems to fluctuate. I still seem to have a pulled nerve feeling in my left leg knee down wards...on the top bone of my left leg knee down wards mainly , nothing in my calves.
I don’t have serve pain just discomfort and very slight annoying pain . Is what I have sciatica from herniated disc ?
Thanks doctor i feel some better after exercise
You're welcome.
Hi Dr. Jo. I am a subscriber,, Are the exercises for herniated disc pretty much the same for bulging discs? I have bulging discs in the lumbar, and I am so afraid of making them worse. One is contact with the nerve root at L4. But I feel I need to get moving if I can.
Thanks. The treatment is similar for both.
Thank you ☺️
You’re welcome.
I am having lower back pain, catching , spaz, I cannot be on my tummy. No sciatica.
Isn't pulling your knees towards your chest as shown at 2.42 really bad for a herniated disk, despite the fact it gives some relief to sciatica????
No. Opening up spaces isn't what irritates a disc. Going into an extreme movement and quickly is.
Really good and friendly explanation. Is it important to always work the opposite side when treating sciatica?
Thanks. I would work both sides. Good luck.
Thank you so much!!! 🙌
I have a question, I can't sit with my legs/leg laid out in front of me any tips to stretch it out without causing further damage?
You're welcome! I have several videos for sciatica. You can find all my videos on my channel: ruclips.net/user/askdoctorjo
Totally love doc jo!
Thanks :-)
What is the name/brand of the pillow
Hello,
I seem to have all symptoms of sciatica due to herniated disc. But, when I press on my lower back, I feel intense pain. Is this also because of herniated disc or something else?
Unfortunately, I don't know since I can't evaluate you. It can be painful to the touch.
should these be done even if pain level is still above about an 6
I am a kid and I already have a sciatica, I can't believe it!! : - (
My patients five months siticapain very similar pain please help me
Instant Relief thank you so much!! My back hurts where every one says that sciatica pain is and occasionally I’ll feel it in my hip and leg but not often. How can I be sure it’s sciatica and not something else?
You're welcome! I have a video that might help determine that, but the best way to find out for sure would be to go see a physical therapist for an evaluation. You can find the video on my channel: ruclips.net/user/askdoctorjo
Hi Dr. Jo, I just subscribed. Wondering when doing these exercises should I do all of them on both sides?
Thanks. It's best to work both sides.
there's no way I can stretch my legs out flat like you do during the 'flossing' stretches as my hamstrings are extremely tight. Will it still work to help free up the nerves if my knee is bent due to not being able to stretch my legs out in the air?
It should still help.
It's been over a month and the pain's still not going. I tried the "4" exercise and also the one which you showed in the beginning but didn't work. I am going to try the other stretches too. I hope this helps me cause this sciatica is getting really irritating now
Hey man, has it gotten better yet? Could you share your experience?
Hi Doctor Jo, I had a discectomy and laminectomy in Dec 2018 after suffering from 2 yrs of sciatica due to disc prolapsed, in 2019 I had epidural shots in Feb and Oct , still the sciatica pain is a lot, earlier could stand for 5-8 mins, now can't stand 2 mins, I tried these exercises today, few are new in it few are the ones I have tried in last 3 years. Please help explaining why these can help or if you have any better suggestion please suggest.
Thanks
I have several videos for herniated disc/sciatica. You can find them all at: ruclips.net/user/askdoctorjo
Thank you sweetie.
Hi whats the best position to sleep with sciatica?
Hi Doc, what is your opinion about adding swimming few times a week? Could it help in this situation?
Doing actual exercises in a pool (not necessarily swimming) might help. I have several aquatic videos if you want to check them out: ruclips.net/p/PLPS8D21t0eO-X68fTNKk7UEkegxDqzQ3U
omg!!❤ i did these and got immediate relief!!! thank you so much!!!
You're welcome!
Thank you Doc. I just got Diagnosed with L4L5 D.H. I found you yesterday and today I did 4 of the 5 stretches. Cant lay on my stomach yet.
You're welcome.
Should I do the figure 4 stretch even tho it is numb and tingling down my leg when I am in the stretch? How much should I stretch it? Should I be in pain while I do this?
It might be uncomfortable, but if the pain continues after you stop, you should not do them.
I also have pain under the foot in the joint, what is the solution?
Hi thanks for your help. My left lower back and hip hurts. When I walk my left leg feels hard to lift and tires easily,any advice? Aloha
You're welcome. The above video might help.
God bless you.😭😭😭
I might have one.. MRI will tell.
Thank you. Best regards
You're welcome.
Watching this to help my mom.
Very beneficial......
I have hernia 5 mm on L5-S1. If do this kind of exercise every day it will help me to lose this hernia
Hi , is you cured? Iam got the same problem😫 what helped you ?
Hey! Good video but i want to ask that normally i am pain free but when i try these exercises it hurts.. Can you suggest something doctor jo??
Thanks. What is your diagnosis?
AskDoctorJo sciatica from one year ..now i have no pain normally but when i try to lift my left leg up it hurts and it starts shaking
Unfortunately, since i can't evaluate you, I really don't know. Have you tried going to physical therapy for it yet?
Thank you for posting... These videos really help
You're welcome.
Man Doc, Its been hurting but I'm doing it. 😥
Excellent works a treat 👍🏻
Thanks nice explanation.....what type of head support (pillow) is that? And where can I buy it? -thanks in advance
You're welcome. The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it’s no longer available. I have reviewed another pillow I really like from SleepOvation. You can learn more about it here: ruclips.net/video/v-Nq8qm7RQk/видео.html
AskDoctorJo Thank you 😊 👍
Do you have to do all the stretches and all in the same order?
How often do you do the first exercise on your tummy? How many times a day?
you're terrific, thank you.
Thanks, and you're welcome.
Question: im on week 10 of back pain and sciatica pain (on the left side) and from last week all of a sudden if i do the “straightening the leg with the toe pointing up” movement with my right leg (good side) it send sharp sciatic pains in my left leg. Is this normal? That the “good leg” sends pain down the “bad leg”?
If i do the same with the left leg (bad side) it reacts as well. I must be honest, im beyond fed up at this point, of the apocalypse happens now, i’ll be the person just sitting on the porch, watching it all go down
That means your probably have a large disc herniation.
@@qsks8366 im currently a week post op. (Laminectomy & discectomy + facetectomy (left side) for stenosis - best choice!
@@ulynvanzyl8474 hell yeah , glad you’re doing good, did it fix the sciatica in both your legs ?
Thank you these are great.. Question... You say only do the flossing ones 10 times once a day... What about the other ones.. The figure 4 and the prone position on your fore arms? Should they be done several times a day?
Yes, the other ones can be done several times a day. Good luck.
will these help for a ruptured or sequestered disc? thanks and subscribed!
You're welcome, and thanks! They might still help.
Thank you very much Dr Jo
You're welcome.
Great advice
Thanks.