Dr. David - I found your channel about 4 months ago. I am 71 years old, obese, CHF and diabetic and osteoarthritic. I worked at a desk for 42 years and am retired. Always been surprisingly mobile but for past 15 years my joints, mostly knees, really began to worsen especially in last few years and recently my right knee was more painful than ever. I'm not able to walk far and I get sad about that as I watch people in my community much older than me walking all the time so I beat myself up for that. But walking hurts too much, and getting up and down out of low or soft chairs just kills me. As the knee worsens, I felt I couldn't "depend" on it so have gone from using a cane for support to now using the lightweight aluminum walker and have purchased, (before I seriously need it) a good quality Rollator. Enough of the back story, I am not a fan of invasive anything! I've heard "knee replacement" too many times and i'm not going to do that. I respect holistic methods so that's why I fell in love with your philosophy. I'm obviously not a good candidate for any kind of surgery or anesthesia so I'm doing the knee exercises you showed and working those "gluts"!!! Actually for a heavy gal I seem to have very strong and easy to maneuver gluts!! I have improved so much in my pain level, my mobility, and more importantly, my confidence and security in my own ability to NOT FALL! I've seen too many of my friends that a fall just quickly led to many more serious events and sometimes to their own end of life. After grueling sessions going to "physical therapy" prescribed by my docs and just killing myself and also with having to pay lots of $$$ for the treatments, I knew I had to take charge of my own issues. What you have shown me and taught in your sessions is priceless! I like your style and will continue to watch, listen and read about your plan of attack - Thank you from the bottom of my heart - wish you were located closer to Conroe TX - people would be knocking down your doors I do believe - Blessings and continued success in your life and work.
You are the best! I have bad hip, sciatica nerve and everybody says stretch. And i did and it felt worse, and i had it massaged by a chiropracter and it felt worse. Im so glad i found u or id still be thinking id have yo be touching my toes, stretches etc. Thank u! Thank u! I want to go bike riding up some hills, like i usually did before this. What exercise, can a person do, for weightloss during this time? In this process, im gaining weight because im afraid to go walking or bike riding. ❤
I have sciatic pain every morning & I could hardly walk. Doc, I always watch your videos, but I'm not sure if that's the right exercise for me. My sciatic pain in on my right side, and I have my hip replacement on my right side too.Do you have videos,exercises for people like me who had a hip placement? I hope you can answer my sciatic pain problem. Right now I'm taking diff kinds of pain med just to alleviate the pain. Thank you Doc
Hey Rita! Here is a great playlist we have on knee arthritis “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i We also have a knee arthritis recovery program if you're interested :-) “Knee Arthritis Recovery Program” courses.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/courses/knee-arthritis-recovery-program/
Thanks, Dr.David for your advice useful knowledge . My right knee swelling for many years ( Arthrocentesis) be done. Continue to avoid TKR . Following your recommendation for strength glute muscle . Thanks from Puerto Rico !
Hey Juan! Greetings from Texas! 🧡🇵🇷 We are so sorry that you have been experiencing arthrocentesis! 🥺 We be so happy to hear that you were able to avoid TKR. Your kind words are appreciated! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view a playlist that we have compiled for knee pain. You can check it out here: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i We also have these videos if you would like to view them for the glute exercises: “Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!😃
Thank you so much for the information. I had therapy that was what your videos said was incorrect. Because of that I now have numbness and coldness in my left hand. I have a cyst between C5 and C7. with mild stenosis. Are these exercises ok for me to do? Also, what of the “flossing I see therapists online showing? I am just finding your videos and will watch carefully. Thank you.
Have 2 area in lumbar that show pinched in MRI. Have appointment to see therapist, what do i need to ask in consultation to make sure they are qualified to help, if possible, and not make worse. Trying to do all i can to keep from surgery. Thanks
Hi Dr. David! I just found your channel yay!! I was recently told I have osteoarthritis in my left hip and I am on a mission to avoid surgery, pain meds and injections. I am 65, fairly active but I have been working at desk jobs for 40 years ergo…weak glutes! Can you recommend which videos I should start with? Should I work on flexibility then strengthening? Any guidance would be great!!
I am a 79 year old lady with severe neck pains , knee pain and lower back pain Was always very active and dynamic but find it very difficult to cope now need help I would not like to go for knee replacement would appreciate advice on this situation Thank you very much awaiting a reply
Dr Dave, Thank you for your many YT shows. I''ve watch a bunch and they help. Can you all email the one month course info? Is it on your Website? Best, Steve J
Hello, your videos are wonderfully clear and helpful so first of all thank you. A friend of mine lives in Egypt and would readily come to your physio practice if travel weren’t too complicated however currently unfortunately it’s a no go. Is it possible to receive your email address for her to email you to get some pointers for a plantar fasciitis problem which according to your podcast may well need physiotherapy of a different kind since she definitely experiences back problems too which however as you pointed out in your podcast get forgotten about due to intense heel pain. Perhaps she could email you to explain it more personally and get as close to diagnosing the root of the problem and knowing what exercises would help her get some relief. Thank you.
My pain now is in my right lap then down to my leg. It is very painful every time it recur and I have to hold my lap so I can walk. Then in my hip joints and my lower back.
Hello good DR ... injury when 19 yrs old, i Hit a parked car at about 65-80 kmh on mtb going down hill on rd. knee jerk reaction took most the blow on me right knee, injury sustained bruised bone non cast soft tissue, patellar ligaments and possible other ligaments damaged and was on crutches for 4-8 months with a painful recovery with bike and swimming with hyperextension of knee very painfull!!!,,, anyway im 49 now and somewhat a bit overweight , but anyway i injured my knee again in what was like a hyperextension Jarred movement! carryng about 30-40 kg of wood stepping down a gutter any way it didnt hurt at all untill the next day! but for past few months i been in a fair bit of pain and kneeded on me knee cap which seemed to move and that hurt as well so it seems to of hurt recovery times i had an xray and the dr's are stateing that there was like inflammed or so on underside of patellar and another said damage to cartlidge area behind the patellar, i have seen some of ur videos which i am keen to try, cause i are not keen on surgery probly because of its location and it was quiet a bad injury i sustained a while back, and have aggravated the injury quiet a few times when i have also snowboarded @120 kmh +and skateboarded Mtb And football Tenis another hyperextension Jar ! hmm Poor knee has Been threough a fair bit and it does Pain me a bithey ,,, ty for any suggestions ! cheers scott
Hi David How do you do. I'm from India. I'm over weighted woman with flat feet. Recently I slipped at bathroom. I got slightly torn on my right knee. Doctor suggested me to operate my knee
Hi Dr. David. I already had a TKR. Then a revision surgery three months later because of very aggresive arthrofibrosis. Flexion problems 1 1/2 years after. I started to use a JAS Dynamic Knee Brace today. I heard from one of your live chats that if we had a 90 degree ROM at this point, we should just get used to our “new ROM” because it was not going to get better. Have you had patients that used the JAS brace? What are your thoughts on the brace? It was very disheartening to hear that we must accept it and keep going. 😢
Hello my name is Linda. I need to ask. In my right hip it hurts bad. For about a year. Now I can't lift my right leg. I got a slip disc 3weeks ago. Now am getting we're I can't walk on my left leg. Am so lost. No pain meds. The left leg only started after the low left disc slip. No one will do nothing. I can't take this pain anymore. Can't hardly walk. Legs have became weak. Can you tell me anything?
Hey Linda! Sorry to hear about your back and leg trouble :-( It sounds like your body is very flared up right now. If you force motion or activity, it will likely get worse. Once you flare down a bit and can tolerate more movement, then trying exercise might be right for you. You might also benefit greatly from finding a specialist for the problem...depending on where you live, you might get better access to a specialist if you travel to a bigger city.
In the meantime, here are some of our playlists that might help you right now: "Herniated Disc Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR "Degenerative Disc Help" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbqXHL0rt1CuGITt1xOatoB “Hip Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZF48A6w0CrTONLq2ZaVw3G
I watched the knee video, all he did was tell us what not to do and to warn us against advice we’ve been given. And talk. And talk. Not a single word about what we SHOULD do. I won’t be watching any more of this .
Hey Evelyn, we have many videos on our channel and most of them are largely educational. We also have videos that tell you what to do and what not to do to make sure that each person can obtain maximum benefit while attempting to heal. If you are looking for information on what to do, we have a lot of that in our playlist for knee arthritis. Here is a link if you are interested: “Knee Arthritis Pain Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
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Dr. David - I found your channel about 4 months ago. I am 71 years old, obese, CHF and diabetic and osteoarthritic. I worked at a desk for 42 years and am retired. Always been surprisingly mobile but for past 15 years my joints, mostly knees, really began to worsen especially in last few years and recently my right knee was more painful than ever. I'm not able to walk far and I get sad about that as I watch people in my community much older than me walking all the time so I beat myself up for that. But walking hurts too much, and getting up and down out of low or soft chairs just kills me. As the knee worsens, I felt I couldn't "depend" on it so have gone from using a cane for support to now using the lightweight aluminum walker and have purchased, (before I seriously need it) a good quality Rollator. Enough of the back story, I am not a fan of invasive anything! I've heard "knee replacement" too many times and i'm not going to do that. I respect holistic methods so that's why I fell in love with your philosophy. I'm obviously not a good candidate for any kind of surgery or anesthesia so I'm doing the knee exercises you showed and working those "gluts"!!! Actually for a heavy gal I seem to have very strong and easy to maneuver gluts!! I have improved so much in my pain level, my mobility, and more importantly, my confidence and security in my own ability to NOT FALL! I've seen too many of my friends that a fall just quickly led to many more serious events and sometimes to their own end of life. After grueling sessions going to "physical therapy" prescribed by my docs and just killing myself and also with having to pay lots of $$$ for the treatments, I knew I had to take charge of my own issues. What you have shown me and taught in your sessions is priceless! I like your style and will continue to watch, listen and read about your plan of attack - Thank you from the bottom of my heart - wish you were located closer to Conroe TX - people would be knocking down your doors I do believe - Blessings and continued success in your life and work.
Dr. David, I injured my knee during a sports event. Your advise helped on day 1. Thank you & God Bless.
You are the best! I have bad hip, sciatica nerve and everybody says stretch. And i did and it felt worse, and i had it massaged by a chiropracter and it felt worse. Im so glad i found u or id still be thinking id have yo be touching my toes, stretches etc. Thank u! Thank u! I want to go bike riding up some hills, like i usually did before this. What exercise, can a person do, for weightloss during this time? In this process, im gaining weight because im afraid to go walking or bike riding. ❤
I just found this video. It’s what I need for my knee pain! Thankyou
' Thank you for this information.
Hey G Walker! You're very welcome!
Exercises for lower back pains please.
Need to find your protocol my Doc said you have for my extreme knee pain
Back and knees have problems, how to help both at the same time
I have sciatic pain every morning & I could hardly walk. Doc, I always watch your videos, but I'm not sure if that's the right exercise for me. My sciatic pain in on my right side, and I have my hip replacement on my right side too.Do you have videos,exercises for people like me who had a hip placement? I hope you can answer my sciatic pain problem. Right now I'm taking diff kinds of pain med just to alleviate the pain. Thank you Doc
I have arthritis in both my knees. What exercises do you recommend?
Hey Rita! Here is a great playlist we have on knee arthritis
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
We also have a knee arthritis recovery program if you're interested :-)
“Knee Arthritis Recovery Program”
courses.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/courses/knee-arthritis-recovery-program/
Thanks, Dr.David for your advice useful knowledge . My right knee swelling for many years ( Arthrocentesis) be done. Continue to avoid TKR . Following your recommendation for strength glute muscle .
Thanks from Puerto Rico !
Hey Juan! Greetings from Texas! 🧡🇵🇷 We are so sorry that you have been experiencing arthrocentesis! 🥺 We be so happy to hear that you were able to avoid TKR. Your kind words are appreciated! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises you can view a playlist that we have compiled for knee pain. You can check it out here:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
We also have these videos if you would like to view them for the glute exercises:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html
“Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/jD7IRBfJ-mM/видео.html
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!😃
@El Paso Manual Physical Therapy Thanks, I appreciate .
MY KNEE POPPED WHILE PLAYING SOCCER
Thank you so much for the information. I had therapy that was what your videos said was incorrect. Because of that I now have numbness and coldness in my left hand. I have a cyst between C5 and C7. with mild stenosis. Are these exercises ok for me to do? Also, what of the “flossing I see therapists online showing? I am just finding your videos and will watch carefully. Thank you.
Have 2 area in lumbar that show pinched in MRI. Have appointment to see therapist, what do i need to ask in consultation to make sure they are qualified to help, if possible, and not make worse. Trying to do all i can to keep from surgery. Thanks
Thanks
You're welcome Litsa!!!
I have an upper back hump too!
Will these exercises help with my back issues top
Will these help my back issue too? Thank you Dr.
Thx😊
Hi Antje, you're welcome!
Hi Dr. David! I just found your channel yay!! I was recently told I have osteoarthritis in my left hip and I am on a mission to avoid surgery, pain meds and injections. I am 65, fairly active but I have been working at desk jobs for 40 years ergo…weak glutes! Can you recommend which videos I should start with? Should I work on flexibility then strengthening? Any guidance would be great!!
I am a 79 year old lady with severe neck pains , knee pain and lower back pain Was always very active and dynamic but find it very difficult to cope now need help I would not like to go for knee replacement would appreciate advice on this situation Thank you very much awaiting a reply
Dr Dave, Thank you for your many YT shows. I''ve watch a bunch and they help. Can you all email the one month course info? Is it on your Website? Best, Steve J
Hello, your videos are wonderfully clear and helpful so first of all thank you. A friend of mine lives in Egypt and would readily come to your physio practice if travel weren’t too complicated however currently unfortunately it’s a no go. Is it possible to receive your email address for her to email you to get some pointers for a plantar fasciitis problem which according to your podcast may well need physiotherapy of a different kind since she definitely experiences back problems too which however as you pointed out in your podcast get forgotten about due to intense heel pain. Perhaps she could email you to explain it more personally and get as close to diagnosing the root of the problem and knowing what exercises would help her get some relief. Thank you.
My pain now is in my right lap then down to my leg. It is very painful every time it recur and I have to hold my lap so I can walk. Then in my hip joints and my lower back.
Hello good DR ... injury when 19 yrs old, i Hit a parked car at about 65-80 kmh on mtb going down hill on rd. knee jerk reaction took most the blow on me right knee, injury sustained bruised bone non cast soft tissue, patellar ligaments and possible other ligaments damaged and was on crutches for 4-8 months with a painful recovery with bike and swimming with hyperextension of knee very painfull!!!,,, anyway im 49 now and somewhat a bit overweight , but anyway i injured my knee again in what was like a hyperextension Jarred movement! carryng about 30-40 kg of wood stepping down a gutter any way it didnt hurt at all untill the next day! but for past few months i been in a fair bit of pain and kneeded on me knee cap which seemed to move and that hurt as well so it seems to of hurt recovery times i had an xray and the dr's are stateing that there was like inflammed or so on underside of patellar and another said damage to cartlidge area behind the patellar, i have seen some of ur videos which i am keen to try, cause i are not keen on surgery probly because of its location and it was quiet a bad injury i sustained a while back, and have aggravated the injury quiet a few times when i have also snowboarded @120 kmh +and skateboarded Mtb And football Tenis another hyperextension Jar ! hmm Poor knee has Been threough a fair bit and it does Pain me a bithey ,,, ty for any suggestions ! cheers scott
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How do you do. I'm from India.
I'm over weighted woman with flat feet. Recently I slipped at bathroom. I got slightly torn on my right knee. Doctor suggested me to operate my knee
Hi Dr. David. I already had a TKR. Then a revision surgery three months later because of very aggresive arthrofibrosis. Flexion problems 1 1/2 years after. I started to use a JAS Dynamic Knee Brace today. I heard from one of your live chats that if we had a 90 degree ROM at this point, we should just get used to our “new ROM” because it was not going to get better. Have you had patients that used the JAS brace? What are your thoughts on the brace? It was very disheartening to hear that we must accept it and keep going. 😢
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Hello my name is Linda. I need to ask. In my right hip it hurts bad. For about a year. Now I can't lift my right leg. I got a slip disc 3weeks ago. Now am getting we're I can't walk on my left leg. Am so lost. No pain meds. The left leg only started after the low left disc slip. No one will do nothing. I can't take this pain anymore. Can't hardly walk. Legs have became weak. Can you tell me anything?
Hey Linda! Sorry to hear about your back and leg trouble :-(
It sounds like your body is very flared up right now. If you force motion or activity, it will likely get worse. Once you flare down a bit and can tolerate more movement, then trying exercise might be right for you. You might also benefit greatly from finding a specialist for the problem...depending on where you live, you might get better access to a specialist if you travel to a bigger city.
In the meantime, here are some of our playlists that might help you right now:
"Herniated Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYk59Nn77n3t_dh4DeJaWVR
"Degenerative Disc Help"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mbqXHL0rt1CuGITt1xOatoB
“Hip Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZF48A6w0CrTONLq2ZaVw3G
I am saying please.
This might help too Linda:
“Walking & Stairs Advice For Painful Knees, Hips, And Ankles”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mZqQdy7MnE2Q1H_Xfgxi5zH
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I watched the knee video, all he did was tell us what not to do and to warn us against advice we’ve been given. And talk. And talk. Not a single word about what we SHOULD do. I won’t be watching any more of this .
Hey Evelyn, we have many videos on our channel and most of them are largely educational. We also have videos that tell you what to do and what not to do to make sure that each person can obtain maximum benefit while attempting to heal. If you are looking for information on what to do, we have a lot of that in our playlist for knee arthritis. Here is a link if you are interested:
“Knee Arthritis Pain Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maa9YF-WmKLF7oI4VoczH8i
Stay away from chiropractors