I’ve been trying to find out this information for so long! Amazing to me that you can see a doctor or Chiropractor and pay such a lot of money for their service and they don’t care enough to stay up on correct information or whatever their reasons are. I inherently know that I have to be doing exercises but I also know there are some I shouldn’t be doing and didn’t know which ones were safe. I’ve been seeing a Chiropractor for 6 months. I’ve asked him more than once aren’t there exercises I should be doing and all he said were 2 that you are saying I shouldn’t do. He said to put my leg over my knee and stretch it toward my head and I do that all the time! Now I know not to. And he told me to walk so I started walking and not long after I got almost totally chair bound. I can’t walk now more than 15-20 steps before the pain gets unbearable. I limp around the house doing my chores looking like I messed my pants or something! Then I went to a Physiatrist and the MRI found a facet cyst so I got 2 steroid injections in my spine. He is a sports medicine doctor and supposedly treats to avoid surgery but never once told me to do any exercises and I was hoping he would send me for PT. I can’t even get the office to call me back and tell me what to do next! So I guess I’m on my own. It is infuriating. I’ve suffered for 6 months and can’t do anything anymore and it just feels like nobody cares except my friends and family who can’t help me. I’m glad I found you and have already started doing the exercises you recommend. Thank you so much, Dr. David!
How can doctors, PTs, & everyone in the med field recommend different techniques, and not just a little bit different.....but.the exact opposite recommendations???
PT didn't have anything to say one way or another when I showed him these videos. He simply said, in essence, different strokes for different folks. My words but basically the same message. Unfortunately I ended up in the ER with strong meds for three days after suffering for a week.
I was just diagnosed with sciatica. My doctor didn't really advised what to do or not but PT pretty much same things as in this video. I feel like doctors only taught how to diagnose and treat with meds but PT treats with exercise.
Am sleeping flat on floor mat and improved my sciatica pain around butt area. I think Everyones body anatomy is not similar hence exercises and it’s effect varies.
I did some recommended stretches just yesterday and my sciatica problem is gone. I still believe in the saying: "Different strokes for different folks."
Great advice. I did the stretching & it became worse. Got numbness on foot & used soft rubber ball to massag it and it was worse. Lying on back too much for rest...any wonder I feel worse as time has gone by. Sleeping can be tricky because you might move & wake up with more pain because of your poor positions.
I like the comment about different strokes for different folks, as I do gentle, brief yoga along with some of the exercises you recommend, Dr. David, and that combination has been working for me. I find that if I don't stretch at all, my sciatica gets worse. I need a reasonable amount in order for my body to not seize up completely.
streching can reduce the pain temporarily but often makes thing worse on long term. what makes the pain go away is strongening the muscles which doesnt happen over a day of course, its a process of months the very least. The problem with streching is, a very flexible muscle is not as firm and stable. Meaning they dont keep the bones where they need to be when you move. Streching is not inherintly bad but ONLY if you are strengthening the muscles so much that even with streching they stay super firm.
@@yagzyalcntas553 Yes, which is precisely why I said I did very gentle, not extreme, yoga ALONG WITH strengthening exercises--I am quite aware that too much stretching is not a good thing in my case.
I would love to lie on my side, the pain gets worse in my hip and the heaviness does too, if i try lying on my other side the nerves in the front of my leg hurt either way its painful so i have to lie on my back. Surely there isnt much left to try if all those things are removed, what do we try ?
I recently made tremendous progress by learning to use very gentile massage. I have been using topicals, often after ice, to help get rid of my sciatica. It worked, but progress was slow. Now recently, i found that after applying the topical(such as magnesium oil or cdb cream) i can dip my hand in water and rub it on top of the oil that has been worked in. This makes for a much more slippery surface so that i can use much less pressure and cover much more area. Huge improvement. Not sure how it will work out long term, but so far, am very impressed.
I do slerp on my side, most nights...as is suggested ; .. I've not ever been a " stomach sleeper ", but with that said... I discovered that sleeping in a " halfway side/ part on my stomach ( same side ) with very flat pillow under part of that area" made a difference in my sleep. ... I sleep better and dont wake up 2 - 3 times a night trying to feel comfortable. Is this a normal thing, with this position.? Lol. I'm not sure I'm explaining it correctly, and I know it sounds ' odd ", but I found it helps my quality of sleep. I don't sleep like this every night, just when I'm really feeling more pain than usual.
Hello Johanna, excellent question! It's crucial to recognize that Dr. David's methods are specialized and differ from the traditional practices in the field. Some physical therapists may hold different opinions and not align with these approaches. In typical training, Physical Therapists learn post-surgery treatment. At El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, we advocate for surgery as the last resort, prioritizing addressing the root cause, often a muscle imbalance, for most injuries. Ideally, patients would have this information sooner, acknowledging the flaws in the medical field. We understand the frustration amid vast and contradictory information. Patients should advocate for themselves, exploring various techniques and exercises to find what suits them best.
I was dealing with bilateral sciatica this past winter. The DPT put me on a regimen of no golf, strengthening exercises and what I think you’d call stretches. After intervals of multiple weeks in which he added and subtracted the exercises I gradually started hitting balls. After about 4 months of treatment, daily exercises and easy swinging, I am back to playing golf 3/4 times a week. I sleep on my back with my legs raised to relieve low back pressure. I have some discomfort in the low back in the AM, but nothing compared to what was going on this past fall and winter. It goes away as I move around and do the routine we settled on. Thanks!
Very informative so glad I found this video. I had the pain in my right hip and I tried lying on my side left side with a pillow between my legs. for the first night on using the pillow it worked. the next day I did stretches and the pain got worse. Lying on my back with a pillow beneath my head was the only relief I got.
I have done physical therapy for sciatica in the last 3 years in rehab and PT dept. at both Robert Wood University Hospital, NJ, and University Orthopedic Associates, NJ. In both places, which are well-known orthopedic centers, both the exercise programs included pulling knees to the chest, piriformis stretch, and hamstring stretch, Swiss ball stretch.
Yes, my experience backs up what you said. I suffered with sciatica for over a year, getting injections n doing nerve flossing n stretching i learned from my pts. Then i heard another pt say to stop stretching n flossing angry nerves. I stopped, swam n walked in therapy pool, did squats to strengthen my glutes n abs, n ny sciatica is 95% gone. I sleep on my side with thick pillow betweeen my legs, too. The only massage i get is triggerpoint in surrounding muscles, not near sciatic nerve.
Hi Skoch, we're so sorry that you've suffered from this and we hope you are feeling better. We have a knee replacement help playlist you might find helpful: “Failed Knee Replacement Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maC3n6M0ksF5F17DPDcI98a Wishing you all the best. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
You are a saviour ❤ issues for over 30 years here and PT kept giving em stretches. Now i know from your excellent teachings we need to activate areas. Glutes and lower abdomen. Espeically since i had 4 kids and a hysterectomy that almost killed me... and cut into my muscles. Now im activating my glutes and lower abdo muscles. Thankyou.
Where does he say about Glutes and Abdomen? I didn't watch all his videos, there are so many of them and I have so little time. Can you please give me few tips on how to fix Sciatica?
Hi RdzMarin! We appreciate your support! Below will be a link to exercises and stretches that can be of further benefit! "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR 🧡
Do you accept patients at your clinic? I live in Sweden and have a serious sciatica problem for over years and would be interested to come to El Paso for treatment.
True story. I’ve had severe sciatica for 5 months now and finally getting help. The first thing my body automatically does first thing in the morning upon waking up is to STRETCH my legs. OUCH! My sciatica wakes up and says NO! And hurts for 3 hours.
Hey Isatou, we are so sorry to hear you've been dealing with sciatica problems 🙁 Here is our Sciatica Pain playlist, it contains all of our videos on exercises, tips and stretches to help you begin fixing your problem: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR You might also want to learn more about our 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program: "28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program" www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
Please can you assist me with the link for the guide book you have mentioned above "10 tips to avoid Sciatica pain." I have been suffering from excruciating pains from Sciatica since 28th August and I feel suicidal. I have been asking my GP to help me and refer me to a physiotherapist and I had an appointment on 2nd October but the physio didn't do anything and didn't show me any exercises either. I looked up on the NHS website but most of the exercises are in fact the stretches which you have mentioned in your RUclips videos to avoid and my Sciatica pain has been getting worse day by day that I have been crying in pain day and night not able to cope with life anymore as I live all by myself with no help around and struggling to even walk to the washroom which I have to frequently visit every hour so my entire past 3 months have been in excruciating pain. I just came across your RUclips videos coincidentally and what you have been advising to do and avoid makes so much sense as you explain so well. Please can you kindly send me the above mentioned guide by post to England if it's possible or email it to me? I am not sure if you are based in the USA or Canada but I wouldn't mind even travelling to come and see you just so that I can be treated for this miserable and debilitating pain that I'm suffering from. Thank you Kind regards
Hi Choy Ling! Thank you! 🌟 We'll include some additional information here that could be helpful: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope you found this information helpful! Please let us know how you are doing as you progress! 🙌🧡
Hi Mik, that is so awesome to hear! We have a sciatica playlist you might also find beneficial. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
So no wonder mine keeps getting worse. I was told by my doctor to do all of those things. I can't wait to see if this works because all of this PT has made mine so much worse.
Hi Elaine, We are sorry to hear that you're suffering from sciatica. The pain from sciatica can be relentless and we hope you can find some relief soon. We have a sciatica help playlist that you might also find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi Kitteagirl! Thank you! Below will be an additional link for you that we hope will be helpful! 🧡 "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Hope you find this helpful! 🙌🌟
Question...so now i just have lower back back..stopped the back bend (flexion) and the figure 4.. but if the sciatica isnt bothering me, should I be doing the back bends?
I had it twice in 6 weeks the first time went away in about a week the second time lasted a month My pain was my glute the front of my thigh but pretty much my lower shin The pain in my lower shin was excruciating
Could you talk about what to do with the side that is not painful? I am suffering from sciatica for the third time in my life. First time I was 14, second time I was 27, now I'm 33. The only difference is that the first two times I suffered sciatica on the right, and now on the left. What I have found out that it is the OTHER side that has stiff muscles. (In my case the SI joint is very immobile. Which does add up the imbalance of the pelvis/lower body that you mention in other videos). Ofcourse, the side that suffers from sciatica pain has an extremely stiff muscle that is pinching my nerve, but it is the other side that feels much more stiff. I use a foam roller on my OTHER side, not the side that is super painful. Most of the exercises that I do aim for both sides. I do agree that stretching makes things worse, for me even on the short term it is only painful, not relieving anything. The only thing I do is 'move the muscle to the point it starts stretching', basically to simply move my body. When I lay on my back, I always use a pillow under my knees.
Hey Christa, we are so sorry to hear you have dealt with sciatica and SI joint issues for this long :-( Foam rolling and light stretching can provide some temporary relief. However, this still doesn't address the underlying muscle imbalance, which is why we must look for ways to strengthen these underdeveloped muscles. We'd like to share a couple of playlists with you, these contain all of our videos on sciatica and SI joint exercises and approaches: “Sacroiliac Joint Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mabmo_phdjZNHcK3otd1kll "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Keep us posted!
The "piriformis" is known as the center of the bodys universe...learn how to stretch it.. works everytime....to different degree depending on my pain level...never fails
This is confusing as I've had success with sleeping on my back with a small pillow under my lower back and my knees under a large pillow as recommended by another doctor.
Hey Tami, sciatic nerve pain is more of a symptom that stems from a root problem. You can differentiate joint issues through imaging studies, but most of these issues come from a common underlying muscle imbalance anyways. Our suggestion is to go through these couple of playlists and use the information and exercises to improve your glute and ab strength: “Sacroiliac Joint Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mabmo_phdjZNHcK3otd1kll "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Yoga stretches help me. At least the ones I c a n do. Main pain is the knee😢. I get pain in my hamstrings and the yoga moves, help me. Lying on my stomach helps relieve the pain and move better and feel better. Lying on my back also helps. But not to sleep. Problems occur from sitting on my bed. 😢 Thank you for your advice❤. Don't think it's really sciatica. I need to get my body moving again.. knee is awful.
Dr. David, I am trying to strengthen my butt and glutes as you suggested for knees.But very carefully. My body isn't doing what it should.. I still need to get pain meds for this.. without it for now it's impossible.
Hi Annette, the ebook is free. Hi We appreciate your interest in our free ebooks! While we don't have a specific free glute exercise ebook, we offer four valuable free ebooks that you can easily access on our website. To get your hands on these free ebooks, please follow this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/ Once on the website, scroll down to the "Get Help Now" section, which will be prominently displayed. Click the name of the free ebook that interests you the most, then provide your name, email, and phone number. Next, choose the area that concerns you the most from the drop-down menu. Finally, click the gold box to confirm your selection. Shortly after, you will receive an email containing a download link for your chosen free ebook. We also want to share our sciatica help playlist. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!
Hey Rob! We are so sorry to hear that sleeping on your back is disrupting your sleep and waking you up, we can only imagine that this is affecting your alertness throughout the day. Here are some videos that provide some helpful tips on what you can do to get better sleep when dealing with sciatic pain: "Sciatica - 5 Tips To Get Better Sleep | El Paso Manual Physical Therapy" ruclips.net/video/GkPkcpZPK_8/видео.html "7 Tips To Get Blissful Sleep If You Suffer From Lumbar Spinal Stenosis" ruclips.net/video/APmCrO41FxI/видео.html "Leg Pillow For Sciatica, Back, & Hip Pain Honest Physical Therapist Review" ruclips.net/video/9BznsW_rYck/видео.html We hope this helps, keep us updated on how this works! 🙌
Hi BabaRadix, Below is a link to Exercises and Stretches that may help! "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We also offer a Back Health & Wellness Program! The program is very similar to our in person treatments, minus the manual manipulation. We will leave the info here for you as well should you need it. 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 hope you found this information helpful! Please let us know how you are doing as you progress 🙌🧡
Its much better if you recommend some technique to relieve pain or the best technique for a long term relief for sciatic nerve pain and not to email you to have the material you are showing.
Hi Christine, it really depends on the person but it can lessen the pressure on the lower back to help the nerve. Just in case you're interested, we have a sciatica playlist that can aid in your recovery. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks a bunch. You'll be pleased to know I've already viewed & saved many videos in the channel. My challenge is activating & strengthening glutes without overloading an already hypertonic pelvic floor. Diaphragmatic breathing only goes so far, and helpful positions (like happy baby) that open the PF might not be good with sciatica. 🙄 Overwhelmed. Take care.
Hi MitchL4yt! Yoga is ok when you feel the most healthy. There are benefits in doing so, we explain so here: "Should You Do Yoga For Sciatica? 🧘♂️ #shorts" ruclips.net/video/HEoeTK6OepI/видео.html but would like to add this link for our sciatica pain exercises and stretches playlists that may be beneficial for you: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope you found this information helpful! Please keep us updated on your progress! 🙌
Hi Peguymarcel, You are not the first to tell us this! The good news is we are here to help guide you in a better direction that will provide help and relief! Below is a playlist for Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope you found this information helpful! 🧡 Please let us know how you are doing as you progress 🌟
Rita I feel you! Especially when you get old, then it gets worse. I think Bob and Brad are good and I think Dr. David knows what he's talking about. I’m going to follow his advise and find out.
@@ramonalee1 . . . Hi Ramona, thanks for responding!! How are you ? I hope your pain is better... Its so true about becoming older, I like Dr David, he seems to know alot about sciatica pain. Did you get a copy of his book? Hugzz
and some doctors said that, if you want to get relief from the painful of sciatica you must be stretch, sleep at the back side and more massege as you can. I' have been many years this pain . not yet gett any particular pain relief. please if there is any one who can help for this pain to get any solutions please contact me. thanks for your kindness.
Hi Mohamed, We are sorry you are experiencing painful sciatica symptoms. We know how relentless the pain can be. We have a sciatica help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi my husband suffering with terrible sciatica pain in his left leg , 8 years ago he ad surgery micro diseconomy, it helps a lot now same issue coming back. He tried physio, acupunctures, laser acupuncture, lots of medication for nerve. Nothing helps. If you in Australia, do you have clinic ?
I’ve been trying to find out this information for so long! Amazing to me that you can see a doctor or Chiropractor and pay such a lot of money for their service and they don’t care enough to stay up on correct information or whatever their reasons are. I inherently know that I have to be doing exercises but I also know there are some I shouldn’t be doing and didn’t know which ones were safe. I’ve been seeing a Chiropractor for 6 months. I’ve asked him more than once aren’t there exercises I should be doing and all he said were 2 that you are saying I shouldn’t do. He said to put my leg over my knee and stretch it toward my head and I do that all the time! Now I know not to. And he told me to walk so I started walking and not long after I got almost totally chair bound. I can’t walk now more than 15-20 steps before the pain gets unbearable. I limp around the house doing my chores looking like I messed my pants or something! Then I went to a Physiatrist and the MRI found a facet cyst so I got 2 steroid injections in my spine. He is a sports medicine doctor and supposedly treats to avoid surgery but never once told me to do any exercises and I was hoping he would send me for PT. I can’t even get the office to call me back and tell me what to do next! So I guess I’m on my own. It is infuriating. I’ve suffered for 6 months and can’t do anything anymore and it just feels like nobody cares except my friends and family who can’t help me. I’m glad I found you and have already started doing the exercises you recommend. Thank you so much, Dr. David!
One thing I did when my sciatica started was, I stopped eating sugar, I think stopping sugar reduced the inflammation.
Its true I did some sciatica stretches and my lower back/leg pain got worse. Too bad i didn't see this video earlier.
How can doctors, PTs, & everyone in the med field recommend different techniques, and not just a little bit different.....but.the exact opposite recommendations???
PT didn't have anything to say one way or another when I showed him these videos. He simply said, in essence, different strokes for different folks. My words but basically the same message. Unfortunately I ended up in the ER with strong meds for three days after suffering for a week.
Yup…one day it’s good for you, next day it’s bad. Sick of it all.
I've been declining with this sciatica since right before Christmas.
I was just diagnosed with sciatica. My doctor didn't really advised what to do or not but PT pretty much same things as in this video. I feel like doctors only taught how to diagnose and treat with meds but PT treats with exercise.
I agree, so many different opinions
Am sleeping flat on floor mat and improved my sciatica pain around butt area. I think Everyones body anatomy is not similar hence exercises and it’s effect varies.
I did some recommended stretches just yesterday and my sciatica problem is gone. I still believe in the saying: "Different strokes for different folks."
I just found this site. After several months of pain, I am beginning to find relief. I can not thank you enough for sharing this information.
But the video doesn't say what to do, so I am curious to know how did you find relief?
Great advice. I did the stretching & it became worse. Got numbness on foot & used soft rubber ball to massag it and it was worse. Lying on back too much for rest...any wonder I feel worse as time has gone by. Sleeping can be tricky because you might move & wake up with more pain because of your poor positions.
Stretching, ultrasound and laying on my back is actually reducing the pain
Thank you dear doctor for a professional advises
I like the comment about different strokes for different folks, as I do gentle, brief yoga along with some of the exercises you recommend, Dr. David, and that combination has been working for me. I find that if I don't stretch at all, my sciatica gets worse. I need a reasonable amount in order for my body to not seize up completely.
streching can reduce the pain temporarily but often makes thing worse on long term. what makes the pain go away is strongening the muscles which doesnt happen over a day of course, its a process of months the very least. The problem with streching is, a very flexible muscle is not as firm and stable. Meaning they dont keep the bones where they need to be when you move. Streching is not inherintly bad but ONLY if you are strengthening the muscles so much that even with streching they stay super firm.
@@yagzyalcntas553 Yes, which is precisely why I said I did very gentle, not extreme, yoga ALONG WITH strengthening exercises--I am quite aware that too much stretching is not a good thing in my case.
Yes
Thank you so much! You’re wonderful!❤
You need to be teaching PT therapists all over the country!
Thank you for posting☺
I would love to lie on my side, the pain gets worse in my hip and the heaviness does too, if i try lying on my other side the nerves in the front of my leg hurt either way its painful so i have to lie on my back. Surely there isnt much left to try if all those things are removed, what do we try ?
I recently made tremendous progress by learning to use very gentile massage.
I have been using topicals, often after ice, to help get rid of my sciatica. It worked, but progress was slow. Now recently, i found that after applying the topical(such as magnesium oil or cdb cream) i can dip my hand in water and rub it on top of the oil that has been worked in. This makes for a much more slippery surface so that i can use much less pressure and cover much more area. Huge improvement.
Not sure how it will work out long term, but so far, am very impressed.
Thank you so much Dr David.❤
I do slerp on my side, most nights...as is suggested ; .. I've not ever been a " stomach sleeper ", but with that said... I discovered that sleeping in a " halfway side/ part on my stomach ( same side ) with very flat pillow under part of that area" made a difference in my sleep. ... I sleep better and dont wake up 2 - 3 times a night trying to feel comfortable. Is this a normal thing, with this position.? Lol.
I'm not sure I'm explaining it correctly, and I know it sounds ' odd ", but I found it helps my quality of sleep. I don't sleep like this every night, just when I'm really feeling more pain than usual.
Should therapists be re taught? I am doing PT now and am doing exactly all the things you are saying not to do. Who does a patient believe, trust?!
Hello Johanna, excellent question! It's crucial to recognize that Dr. David's methods are specialized and differ from the traditional practices in the field. Some physical therapists may hold different opinions and not align with these approaches.
In typical training, Physical Therapists learn post-surgery treatment. At El Paso Manual Physical Therapy, we advocate for surgery as the last resort, prioritizing addressing the root cause, often a muscle imbalance, for most injuries.
Ideally, patients would have this information sooner, acknowledging the flaws in the medical field. We understand the frustration amid vast and contradictory information. Patients should advocate for themselves, exploring various techniques and exercises to find what suits them best.
Excellent, thank you.
I was dealing with bilateral sciatica this past winter. The DPT put me on a regimen of no golf, strengthening exercises and what I think you’d call stretches. After intervals of multiple weeks in which he added and subtracted the exercises I gradually started hitting balls. After about 4 months of treatment, daily exercises and easy swinging, I am back to playing golf 3/4 times a week. I sleep on my back with my legs raised to relieve low back pressure. I have some discomfort in the low back in the AM, but nothing compared to what was going on this past fall and winter. It goes away as I move around and do the routine we settled on. Thanks!
Very informative so glad I found this video. I had the pain in my right hip and I tried lying on my side left side with a pillow between my legs. for the first night on using the pillow it worked. the next day I did stretches and the pain got worse. Lying on my back with a pillow beneath my head was the only relief I got.
I have done physical therapy for sciatica in the last 3 years in rehab and PT dept. at both Robert Wood University Hospital, NJ, and University Orthopedic Associates, NJ. In both places, which are well-known orthopedic centers, both the exercise programs included pulling knees to the chest, piriformis stretch, and hamstring stretch, Swiss ball stretch.
Yes, my experience backs up what you said. I suffered with sciatica for over a year, getting injections n doing nerve flossing n stretching i learned from my pts. Then i heard another pt say to stop stretching n flossing angry nerves. I stopped, swam n walked in therapy pool, did squats to strengthen my glutes n abs, n ny sciatica is 95% gone. I sleep on my side with thick pillow betweeen my legs, too. The only massage i get is triggerpoint in surrounding muscles, not near sciatic nerve.
Absolutely true, and experienced likewise by myself....
Hi Skoch, we're so sorry that you've suffered from this and we hope you are feeling better. We have a knee replacement help playlist you might find helpful:
“Failed Knee Replacement Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maC3n6M0ksF5F17DPDcI98a
Wishing you all the best. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡
You are a saviour ❤ issues for over 30 years here and PT kept giving em stretches. Now i know from your excellent teachings we need to activate areas. Glutes and lower abdomen. Espeically since i had 4 kids and a hysterectomy that almost killed me... and cut into my muscles. Now im activating my glutes and lower abdo muscles. Thankyou.
Where does he say about Glutes and Abdomen? I didn't watch all his videos, there are so many of them and I have so little time. Can you please give me few tips on how to fix Sciatica?
Thank you for the insight.❤
Hi RdzMarin! We appreciate your support! Below will be a link to exercises and stretches that can be of further benefit!
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
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Thank you so much
Do you accept patients at your clinic? I live in Sweden and have a serious sciatica problem for over years and would be interested to come to El Paso for treatment.
True story. I’ve had severe sciatica for 5 months now and finally getting help. The first thing my body automatically does first thing in the morning upon waking up is to STRETCH my legs. OUCH! My sciatica wakes up and says NO! And hurts for 3 hours.
So, what help you are getting?
Thank you so much for sharing. Also dealing with sciatica
Good advice.
Hey Isatou, we are so sorry to hear you've been dealing with sciatica problems 🙁 Here is our Sciatica Pain playlist, it contains all of our videos on exercises, tips and stretches to help you begin fixing your problem:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
You might also want to learn more about our 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program:
"28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program"
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
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Please can you assist me with the link for the guide book you have mentioned above "10 tips to avoid Sciatica pain." I have been suffering from excruciating pains from Sciatica since 28th August and I feel suicidal. I have been asking my GP to help me and refer me to a physiotherapist and I had an appointment on 2nd October but the physio didn't do anything and didn't show me any exercises either. I looked up on the NHS website but most of the exercises are in fact the stretches which you have mentioned in your RUclips videos to avoid and my Sciatica pain has been getting worse day by day that I have been crying in pain day and night not able to cope with life anymore as I live all by myself with no help around and struggling to even walk to the washroom which I have to frequently visit every hour so my entire past 3 months have been in excruciating pain. I just came across your RUclips videos coincidentally and what you have been advising to do and avoid makes so much sense as you explain so well. Please can you kindly send me the above mentioned guide by post to England if it's possible or email it to me?
I am not sure if you are based in the USA or Canada but I wouldn't mind even travelling to come and see you just so that I can be treated for this miserable and debilitating pain that I'm suffering from.
Thank you
Kind regards
Thank you for this.
Dr you are absolutely right
Hi Choy Ling!
Thank you! 🌟 We'll include some additional information here that could be helpful:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We hope you found this information helpful!
Please let us know how you are doing as you progress! 🙌🧡
I did the exercises he recommends and i feel some improvement in my condition. I was sble to walk without a cane.
Hi Mik, that is so awesome to hear! We have a sciatica playlist you might also find beneficial. You can access it here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Thanks!
Hello! May i kindly have the book;Top 10 Tips to end annoying sciatica Pain
So no wonder mine keeps getting worse. I was told by my doctor to do all of those things. I can't wait to see if this works because all of this PT has made mine so much worse.
Hi Elaine, We are sorry to hear that you're suffering from sciatica. The pain from sciatica can be relentless and we hope you can find some relief soon. We have a sciatica help playlist that you might also find helpful. You can access it here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I am going to take your advice and let you know how it goes. Thanks.
Thank you so much!
Hi Kitteagirl!
Thank you! Below will be an additional link for you that we hope will be helpful! 🧡
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Hope you find this helpful! 🙌🌟
Then what to do feel better
Question...so now i just have lower back back..stopped the back bend (flexion) and the figure 4.. but if the sciatica isnt bothering me, should I be doing the back bends?
If the pain is just in the bum and does not go down the leg is it still sciatica or potentially something else?
Dr David
, fine and dandy to avoid, BUT what to do when these situations are there....
I had it twice in 6 weeks the first time went away in about a week the second time lasted a month My pain was my glute the front of my thigh but pretty much my lower shin The pain in my lower shin was excruciating
What do you think about neurostimulation therapy?
Could you talk about what to do with the side that is not painful? I am suffering from sciatica for the third time in my life. First time I was 14, second time I was 27, now I'm 33. The only difference is that the first two times I suffered sciatica on the right, and now on the left. What I have found out that it is the OTHER side that has stiff muscles. (In my case the SI joint is very immobile. Which does add up the imbalance of the pelvis/lower body that you mention in other videos). Ofcourse, the side that suffers from sciatica pain has an extremely stiff muscle that is pinching my nerve, but it is the other side that feels much more stiff. I use a foam roller on my OTHER side, not the side that is super painful. Most of the exercises that I do aim for both sides. I do agree that stretching makes things worse, for me even on the short term it is only painful, not relieving anything. The only thing I do is 'move the muscle to the point it starts stretching', basically to simply move my body. When I lay on my back, I always use a pillow under my knees.
Hey Christa, we are so sorry to hear you have dealt with sciatica and SI joint issues for this long :-( Foam rolling and light stretching can provide some temporary relief. However, this still doesn't address the underlying muscle imbalance, which is why we must look for ways to strengthen these underdeveloped muscles. We'd like to share a couple of playlists with you, these contain all of our videos on sciatica and SI joint exercises and approaches:
“Sacroiliac Joint Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mabmo_phdjZNHcK3otd1kll
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Keep us posted!
The "piriformis" is known as the center of the bodys universe...learn how to stretch it.. works everytime....to different degree depending on my pain level...never fails
I feel num on my around my knee what should i do
Top 3 things to Avoid when you have Sciatica problem:. 1. Stretching 2. Massage and 3. Lying flat on your back
Thank you Doc. for your advice.
I wish he also told us 3 things to do.
I don't see the button for the guide
I started having sciatica after I started doing the "Asian squat" stretch. Could that be a connection?
1)Streching
2) Massage
what is 3rd one? somebody plz answer?
Hi History, the 3rd one is lying flat on your back. 😃
This is confusing as I've had success with sleeping on my back with a small pillow under my lower back and my knees under a large pillow as recommended by another doctor.
The only way I can sleep is on my back. I have too much pain sleeping on my side
❤❤❤❤❤thank you so very
Hi Dina!
Thank you so much we appreciate your support! 🙌🧡
l believe this...
How do you know if it's an SI joint issues or sciatica?
Hey Tami, sciatic nerve pain is more of a symptom that stems from a root problem. You can differentiate joint issues through imaging studies, but most of these issues come from a common underlying muscle imbalance anyways.
Our suggestion is to go through these couple of playlists and use the information and exercises to improve your glute and ab strength:
“Sacroiliac Joint Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mabmo_phdjZNHcK3otd1kll
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Yoga stretches help me. At least the ones I c a n do.
Main pain is the knee😢. I get pain in my hamstrings and the yoga moves, help me.
Lying on my stomach helps relieve the pain and move better and feel better.
Lying on my back also helps. But not to sleep. Problems occur from sitting on my bed. 😢
Thank you for your advice❤. Don't think it's really sciatica.
I need to get my body moving again.. knee is awful.
Dr. David, I am trying to strengthen my butt and glutes as you suggested for knees.But very carefully. My body isn't doing what it should.. I still need to get pain meds for this.. without it for now it's impossible.
Great!@ Thank you! Is the offer for the book free, or is there a cost? Can you please repeat the link? Thank you!!
Hi Annette, the ebook is free. Hi
We appreciate your interest in our free ebooks! While we don't have a specific free glute exercise ebook, we offer four valuable free ebooks that you can easily access on our website.
To get your hands on these free ebooks, please follow this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/
Once on the website, scroll down to the "Get Help Now" section, which will be prominently displayed.
Click the name of the free ebook that interests you the most, then provide your name, email, and phone number. Next, choose the area that concerns you the most from the drop-down menu. Finally, click the gold box to confirm your selection.
Shortly after, you will receive an email containing a download link for your chosen free ebook.
We also want to share our sciatica help playlist. You can access it here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!
Yep, when I am asleep on my back the pain will wake me up.
Hey Rob! We are so sorry to hear that sleeping on your back is disrupting your sleep and waking you up, we can only imagine that this is affecting your alertness throughout the day. Here are some videos that provide some helpful tips on what you can do to get better sleep when dealing with sciatic pain:
"Sciatica - 5 Tips To Get Better Sleep | El Paso Manual Physical Therapy"
ruclips.net/video/GkPkcpZPK_8/видео.html
"7 Tips To Get Blissful Sleep If You Suffer From Lumbar Spinal Stenosis"
ruclips.net/video/APmCrO41FxI/видео.html
"Leg Pillow For Sciatica, Back, & Hip Pain Honest Physical Therapist Review"
ruclips.net/video/9BznsW_rYck/видео.html
We hope this helps, keep us updated on how this works! 🙌
can acupunture help?
😮Intersting
We agree A J! Hope you found this helpful!
Ok so what do I do!
Awesome ❤❤❤
What about flossing?!
Isn’t that stretching?
I was told by therapist to floss often throughout the day
What do you think
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I will like to know what have I do
Hi BabaRadix,
Below is a link to Exercises and Stretches that may help!
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We also offer a Back Health & Wellness Program! The program is very similar to our in person treatments, minus the manual manipulation. We will leave the info here for you as well should you need it. 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 hope you found this information helpful! Please let us know how you are doing as you progress 🙌🧡
Its much better if you recommend some technique to relieve pain or the best technique for a long term relief for sciatic nerve pain and not to email you to have the material you are showing.
Can I get a copy of your Top 10 Tips to End Sciatica?
Hi Ia Lee! Of course, here is the link so that you can get instant access to it!
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/top-5-tips-to-beat-sciatica/
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Does placing pillows under the legs make back sleeping any more siatica friendly?
Hi Christine, it really depends on the person but it can lessen the pressure on the lower back to help the nerve. Just in case you're interested, we have a sciatica playlist that can aid in your recovery. You can access it here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks a bunch. You'll be pleased to know I've already viewed & saved many videos in the channel. My challenge is activating & strengthening glutes without overloading an already hypertonic pelvic floor. Diaphragmatic breathing only goes so far, and helpful positions (like happy baby) that open the PF might not be good with sciatica. 🙄 Overwhelmed. Take care.
Is yoga ok if one have sciatica issues?
Hi MitchL4yt! Yoga is ok when you feel the most healthy. There are benefits in doing so, we explain so here:
"Should You Do Yoga For Sciatica? 🧘♂️ #shorts"
ruclips.net/video/HEoeTK6OepI/видео.html
but would like to add this link for our sciatica pain exercises and stretches playlists that may be beneficial for you:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We hope you found this information helpful! Please keep us updated on your progress! 🙌
No stretching?? This is bad advice. If you don't have a back problem, stretching and strength training can cure sciatic nerve issues
Of all Doctors,therapists you are the only saying this. Why? What school and books have learned Doc.?
I know I've had injections and everything else
Massage hurts more . Stretching hurts. This is bad.
I have been doing de wrong things😮😮
Hi Peguymarcel,
You are not the first to tell us this! The good news is we are here to help guide you in a better direction that will provide help and relief! Below is a playlist for Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We hope you found this information helpful! 🧡
Please let us know how you are doing as you progress 🌟
Avoid stretching…. And then proceed to post comment on stretching exercises???
Have you watched any vlogs vy Bob and Brad?....do you agree with them?....i hope you xan answer. Its very disheartening not feeling trust
Rita I feel you! Especially when you get old, then it gets worse. I think Bob and Brad are good and I think Dr. David knows what he's talking about. I’m going to follow his advise and find out.
@@ramonalee1 . . .
Hi Ramona, thanks for responding!! How are you ?
I hope your pain is better...
Its so true about becoming older,
I like Dr David, he seems to know alot about sciatica pain. Did you get a copy of his book?
Hugzz
They are good but not right about everything.... Hope you got an answer for what you were looking
@@mayathayil Hi ! Well l have alot of things & moves lve learned to help w the pain.....thx for asking. I hope you have some techniques too.... 😀
I hate it when vloggers do this type of fast talking. I just unsubscribe. Gbye!
and some doctors said that, if you want to get relief from the painful of sciatica you must be stretch, sleep at the back side and more massege as you can. I' have been many years this pain . not yet gett any particular pain relief. please if there is any one who can help for this pain to get any solutions please contact me. thanks for your kindness.
Hi Mohamed, We are sorry you are experiencing painful sciatica symptoms. We know how relentless the pain can be. We have a sciatica help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
Hi my husband suffering with terrible sciatica pain in his left leg , 8 years ago he ad surgery micro diseconomy, it helps a lot now same issue coming back. He tried physio, acupunctures, laser acupuncture, lots of medication for nerve. Nothing helps. If you in Australia, do you have clinic ?