With 3 young kids, I've been procrastinating getting the weight off. I haven't been a healthy size for at least 10 years now. My back problems have gotten worse and I can't keep up with my kids... so two weeks ago I decided to stop procrastinating and dive-in cold turkey. I cut back on calories (actually overhauled our entire pantry! Only healthy food now!) and started working out to this video 3 times in a row every morning. In 2 weeks, I've already lost more than 10 lbs! I already feel a difference and I'm not dragging myself through my new routine anymore. I'm actually stoked to get even healthier!! I'm saving up for your walk-on DVD and a high step (we're very low income, so it's a long-term goal) but I'm already looking forward to trying your other RUclips videos once my back can handle it. I just wanted to let you know what an awesome impact your free videos have had on my life. I honestly can't thank you enough. I tried SO MANY workout videos on RUclips before finding yours and none of the other instructors were relatable or offered bad back and knee options. Thank you for being understanding of those of us that have the hardest time doing anything physical. Your videos are invaluable to me and I can't even come close to explaining what a big impact you've had on me (and my entire family as a consequence). You're my hero! ...Oh and my kids are 1, 3 and 5 and they all LOVE Peanut! They "Aaaaaw" at him every time he moves in any way on the video. My 5-year-old honestly worries that he's going to get stepped on. Lol!!! Give Peanut a tummy rub for us and tell him he has a fan club! :)
I have severely excessive degenerated disc disease, facet disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and have not been able to move much before I was doing kick boxing, yoga, pilates. Thanks to this video i'm able to move without falling on the ground in agonizing pain. I feel good for rest of day too. Thank you for posting video for those with back problems.
Sooo GLAD I found you! I have lower back pain and sciatica pain. I did ur video and made me feel accomplished and great. Didn't hurt at all! Can't wait to be able to work more and more. Thanks soooo much!
Thank you! I've had a burst disc in my back the past year and was only recently diagnosed. I gained a lot of weight which I've began to lose (28lbs in 2 months) but recently plateud due to lack of exercise. Then I found your video! Im so excited to have this, to feel human again and continue along my journey back to health. Thank you so much for considering us lot with crappy backs! :)
You are awesome. I was bit worried that how will I lose weight if I won't do squats or burpees. I suffer from sciatica. Then I surfed and found your video. I downloaded and follow it daily and I'm quite satisfied with the results. God bless you. Your work out is more like bhangra in Punjab, India. I really enjoy
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for this. I have had back pain for years that has seriously limited what I could do physically, and I wasn’t in a good place mentally either. I finally worked up the courage to try this video about a year and a half ago. It was hard at first, like anything would be just starting out. Over time I gained confidence as I started seeing results. I began treatment for my back pain and have been able to try some of your more challenging videos now! I still have back pain, of course, and on days that I’m hurting I come back to this video. Thankful for you!! I’d love it if you could post more videos like this and more low impact cardio workouts as well. You’re awesome. I hope to look as good as you someday!😊
Hi there Jessica, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this work out, I suffer Fibromyalgia which has severely effected my lower back and right leg, Since it's been going on for sometime now I've put on a lot more weight than I've ever had, I couldn't find a good form of working out which wasn't too strenuous on the painful areas until now. Thank you ever so much, I plan on doing these everyday I feel I have the strength to do so. Rich
I really appreciate your reminders to go at your own pace. The only modification I made is not putting my hands in "stop" position while pumping arms forward or up, due to wrist issues.
Jessica, can you do a HIIT low impact workout for those of us with bad backs and knees? I love your 9 minute HIIT low impact workout…would love another! Thank you!
Thanks for this short cardio workout! I have chronic back pain after breaking my pelvis in 7 place 14 years ago, and I find a lot of exercise really painful or it exacerbates my problems. This is the perfect mini-workout for me! I like your inclusive approach! :)
thank you so much for this! I've just been diagnosed with a degenerative disc in my lumbar. working out is my life, I have IBS, depression/anxiety so I must excercise to feel better...so I am glad I can do something still!!
Amanda S I have all of those plus sciatica nerve damage in my left leg. I did 7 mins of this & was blown out. But I like it. I'm gonna try it again tomorrow. Good luck on your journey.
You should apply essential oils on your spine and down the back of your buttocks/leg where you're having the sciatica pain. Lemon Ginger Blast Juice will help with many of those issues. ;)
Michelle Griffin I also have all of those she mentioned. Is this to something you buy that's already made? Or do you have to make it? And what essential oils?
perfect for my back issues! Thank you!! I like how you encourage people to keep their backs straight and tight. that's a huge issue for bulging discs!! Bending over is a bad thing!! It is already helping with my back issues, which have me very limited in activity. I hope this will help to strengthen me so that I can do more.
togodaloneglory that is so true good point. I'm glad she pointed that out too BC sometimes were bending over in pain & don't realize it outta habit & constant pain.
First time doing this one even though I have been with Jessica since she started and I simply just loved it! A great quick cardio workout you can do anytime and anywhere for people with back pain and even for those that don't have back issues!
This video has been very important for me. I'm finally starting to get better from my two bulged herniated discs and been doing this exercise and feeling awesome. I am truly grateful that you share your time and knowledge with us, that need this specific workouts. I was wondering, if you happen to have made (i've searched already unsuccessfully) or could do (would mean the WORLD to me) HIIT exercises for peeps who have my problem, herniated discs. I really want to get my calorie burning on fire, but i'm super afraid of hurting myself. And I really miss the intense cardio. Of course I gained like 10 kilos after being almost paralyzed the whole last year, so I thought writing to you was my best option. I need to burn those cals and you truly understand our pain and needs. Again, i can't thank you enough for freely sharing all these wonderful exercises to do at home and wish you the very best always.
I m suffering from back and spinal cord pain and I m not able to do intense exercises and because of this I m just putting on the weights but i think your exercise videos will help me. gonna try it.
Did you have surgery for your scoliosis? I have scoliosis and had a rod put in my back when I was 13. I have a 2½" hip and shoulder drop. And am rotated too. So I'm all jacked up. I have si joint dysfunction now too from all the issues of scoliosis and the surgery caused. And have sciatica constantly. I'm even on oxygen from my lungs not having enough room to expand. Because of the surgery. It stopped my spine from growing vertically when they fused it. So my rib cage is the same size it was when I was 13. But my lungs are the size of an adults. I take fentanyl and morphine because of the pain. And gabapentin for the nerve pain. Anyway, after all that rambling, I'm curious if you had the surgery to correct the scoliosis, and if you have any of the same issues as I do now? And have you discovered other workouts that help and don't cause pain? Sorry, this is a really long comment!
@@sumalathabalamurugan8068 Aww thank you! You're so sweet. I'm good. Still have all those same issues, but I'm good. :) Hope you're staying safe and well. 💜
@@Jamie-zs2bl I have struggled with pain and poor function from my scoliosis for decades. Mine was not surgically corrected for reasons beyond my control. I have done everything possible to try to deal with the pain and the many times I couldn’t even stand up straight. Chiropractic, drugs, injections, heel lifts, rest, regular massage therapy, physical therapy, exercise programs - nothing gave me lasting relief. A year ago, for the first time in about 50 years, I moved to a house with zero steps. Since then I’ve had minimal physical bad days. One thing I’ve learned to avoid is steps - even in exercises. I also avoid bikes, step climbers, and anything that causes my hips to engage in an uneven, weight bearing, way. Swimming is great, but I can only do that in summer. Walking is fine as long as I don’t miss a curb and “jam” my lower back. I’m going to try this routine *without* a step. I have to remember that what I want to do and what I can do are too different things. XO
@@janetmyers3729 Wow, I'm sorry that you're going through all that! It definitely does put a damper on things for sure. I haven't ever thought of avoiding any steps. Luckily in my home I don't have stairs. The only step is the porch in front of my house, but I use the garage anyway so I never use the step. But I never ever thought about that. I have my elliptical that I use. And it seems to be helping when it comes to the restless legs I get from all the nerve pain. But I do feel like when it comes to my hips it seems to cause a bit of pain. It's really a struggle and frustrating at best. I'm going to give this a try without a step and see if I can do it. It's definitely hard to remember that the things I want to do and the things I can do are very different! My doctor keeps telling me that I need to swim. But I don't even have a pool! My mother in law does though. But I Hate water lol. Idk why, but I just hate being submerged in water like that. Not a fear thing, but a feeling thing, I hate the feeling of water on my skin like that. But my dr says, "so, do you hate water more or do you hate pain more? Pick one." So I think I need to definitely get to my mother in laws house and just swim during the summer whether I like it or not. Haha. I hate to think of other people having to go through the same things as I do. I'd never wish the pain on anybody. So, I'm so sorry that you have to go through that!
Love your pup in the workout!! He's like. mom what the heck... This is a good lower impact workout also for seniors. I'm going to recommend this for my mom. I am not a senior but have a hamstring tear right now. For those who need it easier, cut the workout in half and try to work up to more time until you can maybe double or triple the workout. That is good for your heart anyway to build up the time. Also you can just eliminate the step, or exercises that you can't do well right now, but keep moving, and you can walk on a mat or carpet while doing the workout. Always wear good sneakers for support too.
Ah this was great. I just finished this workout. I have a horrible back and have to go in to have my nerves burned in my spine often. This workout was perfect, low impact, totally doable and I felt the burn. I still have about 50 pounds to lose so I'll be incorporating this into my regular routine. Thank you!
Thank you for giving a do-able cardio workout which does not make me hurt worse. It was fun ( i was even smiling:} and my back really did feel better than prior. I had to do the first half much slower tho. The back leg curl really felt good on my legs-but hurt my hips so much i had to stop early. I must be really out of shape. If my pain is not flared up from this tomorrow-I want to get your video.
Glad I found this, since my epidural in 2013 when the needle was placed in the wrong place AnD left a hole where I was told spinal fluid was leaking out, so a blood patch was done where a nerve was hit causing me legs to go numb with a pounding headache and I was unable to walk or even move for months to this day I still have neck back and leg pain..I might be able to do this routine
Thank you Jessica. I continue to check out other video workouts but each time I return to yours I remember why I like them. So clear with the specific reminders I need about some old bad habits.
This is just what I was looking for . There are many restorative video's to address back issues but I also wanted a full body workout and you've got my back lol from cardio , to resistance to abs and even some gentle yoga . A real treasure !!
THANK YOUU soo much for this video.. i never thought i could workout before i started this routine and thankfully, now i can do 3 sets with no pain or discomfort! :D Although, along with this routine it is very important to do stretching/ pain relieving and back strengthening exercises
Good workout for degenerative disc disease and sciatica! I'm panting but not sweating after one set. Definitely need to be doing this daily, it's a much better overall workout than using my rollater for walks and I'm not in nearly as much as regular walking causes. Thanks for this!
I have slip disc C5, C6, L5, L6 .. I have gained a lot of weight .. my age 57years with 85kg.. I will try this exercise and hope it helps .. thank you sis
I was a very active person until my failed spinal fusion four years ago. It wasn't until the quarantine that I started putting on weight. I think because my kids were home more. I need to get this 20lbs off it just adds to my already painful back. I hope I can do these. I have to stop and take a break often no matter what I'm doing and I haven't been in my basement in four years so we'll see.
I love your videos..been doin these for every other day.good for my back.just curious how much calories can I burn with this vid..tq..keep on posting other videos for us.
Ever since I've been diagnosed with 2 herniated discs, degenerative disk disease, 20% nerve damage and a newer herniated disk that's sitting on my right sciatic nerve, and arthritis in my lower lumber; I have gained so much weight. My back hurts by doing the simplest things and am on some of the strongest meds. I want to exercise again....esp after I also had corrective surgery recently and am now able to actually move my arms like that. Of course I'm not going to start this now. I have spinal injections coming up this week that's going to kinda calm it down while I talk to a neurosurgeon. But as soon as I get at least a little better I'm gonna try. I need to. Thank you for this vid. I can't do the things I used to but your vid looks like something I can do. ^^
PreventCyberBullies May I ask which type of doctor or specialist did you see to get your back diagnosis? I was seeing a chiropractor but didn't help much. wondering what other specialist I should see instead
Added this to Day 19's 12-Minute Quick Power Walk. Hadn't tried it yet, but it's going to be one of my favorites. Heart pumpin' without any jumpin', woo hoo!
Hi Jessica. I'm a trainer in the UK. Think your workouts are really well put together and well considered for different audiences. Very good. One question re this one - where do you get the square top for the step. These are so good for restricted space but I can't find them online. Cheers and Happy Christmas!! Steve
Day 16 #quickfitholidaychallenge2014 I already did my workout this morning but, when I saw this routine I decided to give it a try. A good one to get you moving or you just need a break from your desk! Thanks #jstvfit
Tried this today but sped it up a wee bit...just enough to elevate my heartbeat since I didn't have a step and just doing it on the floor wasn't making me sweat as much. Still loved it though since it was nice and easy and good to get my heart pumping and a nice and easy cardio warm up...which I did use it for for my afternoon quickie workout hehehe! Loving all these 10 minute workouts that I can space out during the day...keeps me moving :D I'm trying to learn not to push myself in one go and I've learned something new from you this week...if I feel like I'm going to puke it means I'm pushing myself too hard. I always thought that's how you were supposed to feel...no wonder I never lasted more than 3 months at a time working out...LOL! So thank you, Jessica, for teaching me how exercising can be fun and something I look forward to doing (almost :P) every day!!
I have a very bad back and can’t do this much walking or standing. Can you do a video for people with real bad backs? Those who can’t walk longer than 5 min, can’t bend, twist or steps?
Koakoa45 I have a back injury as well and I recommend foundation exercises to start. I had a foundation trainer come and help me a bit and I have a tip for one of the best exercises for straightening your spine and maintaining posture. And actually giving some immediate relief. It’s where you breathe in as deep as you can then breathe out while holding your chest in the same place as when you breathed in. This confused the he’ll out of me until I worked with the trainer. I finally figured out a way to see what I needed to do and explain it. When you breathe in fully your chest rises. Your supposed to keep it that way. I imagine I’m lifting weights with my boobs and holding the weight up. It’s really helps a lot. There’s foundation videos on RUclips. My sister used them and her back pain is gone. Hers wasn’t as bad as mine but the guy who came up with the program had the same injury I had. He had studied sports medicine and was in chiropractic school when he had a problem with his lower back. L5/L4. (I initially had L5-L4 & now also L5/S1.) Anyways he wasn’t getting any relief from his teachers, no exercises we’re working, so he combined exercises from various traditions using what he learned from sports medicine. He got out of pain and now works with athletes. Maybe bc he actually had severe back pain but these exercises have helped me quite a bit. I’ve done PT, had surgery, shots and hadn’t gotten better. I’m not 100% but I’m crap about sticking to exercises. But I’m working on it. But it’s the first time I actually felt like any exercises could actually do anything. One other suggestion is two things I take. Organic msm sulfur and organic cold pressed black cumin seed oil. Ppl swear by both of these for reducing inflammation. And ppl really swear by the organic sulfur for pain reduction. I think they help. I’m totally aware it could be a placebo effect but I believe it’s working and it has added benefits. They also help your skin and hair, so even if it’s a placebo effect it’s made my hair grow really long and helped my dry skin and hormonal acne. My hair was falling out and that’s slowed way down and when wet (I have curly hair I don’t straighten so the only time it’s straight is after washing) it’s now past my butt crack. That’s off topic but it’s a great side effect. Look up foundation training and black seed oil and sulfur. (Both need to be organic.) I rec them to anyone with back pain issues. Anyways I still have to sleep in a recliner but I can stand and walk longer and have regained some flexibility. My pain has decreased and I haven’t had an acute episode (where I “throw my back out” for weeks and live in unbearable and constant pain) in around two years. That’s made my quality of life much better. So anyways, good luck. Pain is lonely and frustrating and can suck the joy out of life. So even a small amount of relief can make huge difference.
widad Syed sure. I dissolve the sulfur crystals in hot water. I think it’s supposed to be at least 1tsp per 100lbs body weight. I now take about 2 tbl bc I’m always been a more is better type of person. Plus I’m a lifelong vegetarian so I don’t get as much sulfur from food so I figured I need more. It’s very bitter so I add a tbl or two of honey and lime or lemon juice. I’ve read it’s best to take 30 mins before eating breakfast and a couple of hours after lunch. I’m terrible about eating before 4 so I usually just take a dose in the afternoon. Supposedly fluoride breaks down sulfur so it’s rec’d to take with water that doesn’t have fluoride in it and to not consume any fluoride 30mins before and after taking the sulfur. Also don’t take any other meds 30 mins before and after taking your sulfur. There’s a bunch of ingredients that aren’t good to mix with sulfur so to be on the safe side I just don’t take anything else with it. Black seed oil is much simpler. I make mine into capsules with a capsule maker bc I have a hard time swallowing a bunch of nasty tasting oil. I have 00 capsules and I make and take 8 which is about a tsp. (7 capsules is a tsp.) I’ve read to take 1-2 tsp. I hope that helps!
I like her cardio workout. I do have a recommendation for you, Jessica Smith. When you record your video, please ensure you also record the music you are doing your cardio to, at the same time you're working out, so that you can ensure your physical movements are in sync with the music's rhythm. I can tell by following this cardio video that you did the music separately and added in the music later - because the rhythm of your music does not follow the timing of your movements. That's all. I love ALL your workouts. Thanks!
@jessicasmithtv how does the digital download work? I just started working out because with this pandemic I have lost my job but I decided to go back to school (which is online) so I have picked up bad habits and some extra weight that I don't want. It has been a while for me to work out and I felt that your video was very motivational and not too difficult to follow to get started.
Thank you I have spinabifida occulta I found these exercises really helpful they got my heart rate going and didn't hurt my back at all. 😊 Also peanut made me laugh with his stretches!
Jessica Smith My wife wants to get rid of flabby bits under her arms. Whats the best way to get these toned and better looking. any help would be much be muchly appreciated. Thanks
Sorry but the cute fur baby made me not look at anything she did. Dogs are the best. Sorry, many thanks. I put a lot of weight on when I broke my back so this helps.
With 3 young kids, I've been procrastinating getting the weight off. I haven't been a healthy size for at least 10 years now. My back problems have gotten worse and I can't keep up with my kids... so two weeks ago I decided to stop procrastinating and dive-in cold turkey. I cut back on calories (actually overhauled our entire pantry! Only healthy food now!) and started working out to this video 3 times in a row every morning. In 2 weeks, I've already lost more than 10 lbs! I already feel a difference and I'm not dragging myself through my new routine anymore. I'm actually stoked to get even healthier!! I'm saving up for your walk-on DVD and a high step (we're very low income, so it's a long-term goal) but I'm already looking forward to trying your other RUclips videos once my back can handle it. I just wanted to let you know what an awesome impact your free videos have had on my life. I honestly can't thank you enough. I tried SO MANY workout videos on RUclips before finding yours and none of the other instructors were relatable or offered bad back and knee options. Thank you for being understanding of those of us that have the hardest time doing anything physical. Your videos are invaluable to me and I can't even come close to explaining what a big impact you've had on me (and my entire family as a consequence). You're my hero! ...Oh and my kids are 1, 3 and 5 and they all LOVE Peanut! They "Aaaaaw" at him every time he moves in any way on the video. My 5-year-old honestly worries that he's going to get stepped on. Lol!!! Give Peanut a tummy rub for us and tell him he has a fan club! :)
What an amazing story, I hope you keep working out even during these tough times 🤍
I have severely excessive degenerated disc disease, facet disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis and have not been able to move much before I was doing kick boxing, yoga, pilates. Thanks to this video i'm able to move without falling on the ground in agonizing pain. I feel good for rest of day too. Thank you for posting video for those with back problems.
same :( i have the same things and some more, and im only 18. i feel like im in hell
Sooo GLAD I found you! I have lower back pain and sciatica pain. I did ur video and made me feel accomplished and great. Didn't hurt at all! Can't wait to be able to work more and more. Thanks soooo much!
Thank you! I've had a burst disc in my back the past year and was only recently diagnosed. I gained a lot of weight which I've began to lose (28lbs in 2 months) but recently plateud due to lack of exercise. Then I found your video! Im so excited to have this, to feel human again and continue along my journey back to health. Thank you so much for considering us lot with crappy backs! :)
You are awesome. I was bit worried that how will I lose weight if I won't do squats or burpees. I suffer from sciatica. Then I surfed and found your video. I downloaded and follow it daily and I'm quite satisfied with the results. God bless you. Your work out is more like bhangra in Punjab, India. I really enjoy
Hi! I just wanted to thank you for this. I have had back pain for years that has seriously limited what I could do physically, and I wasn’t in a good place mentally either. I finally worked up the courage to try this video about a year and a half ago. It was hard at first, like anything would be just starting out. Over time I gained confidence as I started seeing results. I began treatment for my back pain and have been able to try some of your more challenging videos now! I still have back pain, of course, and on days that I’m hurting I come back to this video. Thankful for you!! I’d love it if you could post more videos like this and more low impact cardio workouts as well. You’re awesome. I hope to look as good as you someday!😊
Thank you for doing a workout for those of us with bad backs! So helpful! Love your puppy too!
Hi there Jessica, I just wanted to say thank you for posting this work out, I suffer Fibromyalgia which has severely effected my lower back and right leg, Since it's been going on for sometime now I've put on a lot more weight than I've ever had, I couldn't find a good form of working out which wasn't too strenuous on the painful areas until now. Thank you ever so much, I plan on doing these everyday I feel I have the strength to do so. Rich
I really appreciate your reminders to go at your own pace. The only modification I made is not putting my hands in "stop" position while pumping arms forward or up, due to wrist issues.
Jessica, can you do a HIIT low impact workout for those of us with bad backs and knees? I love your 9 minute HIIT low impact workout…would love another! Thank you!
Doing this workout in bad back n knees is it ok or not?
Thanks for this short cardio workout! I have chronic back pain after breaking my pelvis in 7 place 14 years ago, and I find a lot of exercise really painful or it exacerbates my problems. This is the perfect mini-workout for me! I like your inclusive approach! :)
thank you so much for this! I've just been diagnosed with a degenerative disc in my lumbar. working out is my life, I have IBS, depression/anxiety so I must excercise to feel better...so I am glad I can do something still!!
Amanda S I have all of those plus sciatica nerve damage in my left leg. I did 7 mins of this & was blown out. But I like it. I'm gonna try it again tomorrow. Good luck on your journey.
You should apply essential oils on your spine and down the back of your buttocks/leg where you're having the sciatica pain. Lemon Ginger Blast Juice will help with many of those issues. ;)
Thanks so much Michelle Griffin can you recommend what type of oils to use?
Michelle Griffin I also have all of those she mentioned. Is this to something you buy that's already made? Or do you have to make it? And what essential oils?
I am recovering from a micro lumbar laminectomy @L4/L5 and am incorporating this routine into my physical therapy. Thank you for sharing!
perfect for my back issues! Thank you!! I like how you encourage people to keep their backs straight and tight. that's a huge issue for bulging discs!! Bending over is a bad thing!! It is already helping with my back issues, which have me very limited in activity. I hope this will help to strengthen me so that I can do more.
togodaloneglory that is so true good point. I'm glad she pointed that out too BC sometimes were bending over in pain & don't realize it outta habit & constant pain.
Is bulged disc a permanent problem?
First time doing this one even though I have been with Jessica since she started and I simply just loved it! A great quick cardio workout you can do anytime and anywhere for people with back pain and even for those that don't have back issues!
This video has been very important for me. I'm finally starting to get better from my two bulged herniated discs and been doing this exercise and feeling awesome. I am truly grateful that you share your time and knowledge with us, that need this specific workouts. I was wondering, if you happen to have made (i've searched already unsuccessfully) or could do (would mean the WORLD to me) HIIT exercises for peeps who have my problem, herniated discs. I really want to get my calorie burning on fire, but i'm super afraid of hurting myself. And I really miss the intense cardio. Of course I gained like 10 kilos after being almost paralyzed the whole last year, so I thought writing to you was my best option. I need to burn those cals and you truly understand our pain and needs. Again, i can't thank you enough for freely sharing all these wonderful exercises to do at home and wish you the very best always.
(since HIIT seems to be the new amazing exercise to lose weight. Everyone I know doing it, -hiit- has shown amazing results)
I definately am making this my routine. It is light and easy. I felt the burn. This is great.
Love using and incorporating "the step " into the workout.
I m suffering from back and spinal cord pain and I m not able to do intense exercises and because of this I m just putting on the weights but i think your exercise videos will help me. gonna try it.
Thanks for the work out I have scoliosis and this routine didn't hurt my back!
Did you have surgery for your scoliosis?
I have scoliosis and had a rod put in my back when I was 13. I have a 2½" hip and shoulder drop. And am rotated too. So I'm all jacked up. I have si joint dysfunction now too from all the issues of scoliosis and the surgery caused. And have sciatica constantly. I'm even on oxygen from my lungs not having enough room to expand. Because of the surgery. It stopped my spine from growing vertically when they fused it. So my rib cage is the same size it was when I was 13. But my lungs are the size of an adults. I take fentanyl and morphine because of the pain. And gabapentin for the nerve pain.
Anyway, after all that rambling, I'm curious if you had the surgery to correct the scoliosis, and if you have any of the same issues as I do now?
And have you discovered other workouts that help and don't cause pain?
Sorry, this is a really long comment!
@@Jamie-zs2bl hope you're doing well and fine.
@@sumalathabalamurugan8068 Aww thank you! You're so sweet. I'm good. Still have all those same issues, but I'm good. :)
Hope you're staying safe and well. 💜
@@Jamie-zs2bl I have struggled with pain and poor function from my scoliosis for decades. Mine was not surgically corrected for reasons beyond my control. I have done everything possible to try to deal with the pain and the many times I couldn’t even stand up straight. Chiropractic, drugs, injections, heel lifts, rest, regular massage therapy, physical therapy, exercise programs - nothing gave me lasting relief. A year ago, for the first time in about 50 years, I moved to a house with zero steps. Since then I’ve had minimal physical bad days. One thing I’ve learned to avoid is steps - even in exercises. I also avoid bikes, step climbers, and anything that causes my hips to engage in an uneven, weight bearing, way. Swimming is great, but I can only do that in summer. Walking is fine as long as I don’t miss a curb and “jam” my lower back. I’m going to try this routine *without* a step. I have to remember that what I want to do and what I can do are too different things. XO
@@janetmyers3729 Wow, I'm sorry that you're going through all that! It definitely does put a damper on things for sure. I haven't ever thought of avoiding any steps. Luckily in my home I don't have stairs. The only step is the porch in front of my house, but I use the garage anyway so I never use the step. But I never ever thought about that. I have my elliptical that I use. And it seems to be helping when it comes to the restless legs I get from all the nerve pain. But I do feel like when it comes to my hips it seems to cause a bit of pain. It's really a struggle and frustrating at best.
I'm going to give this a try without a step and see if I can do it. It's definitely hard to remember that the things I want to do and the things I can do are very different! My doctor keeps telling me that I need to swim. But I don't even have a pool! My mother in law does though. But I Hate water lol. Idk why, but I just hate being submerged in water like that. Not a fear thing, but a feeling thing, I hate the feeling of water on my skin like that. But my dr says, "so, do you hate water more or do you hate pain more? Pick one." So I think I need to definitely get to my mother in laws house and just swim during the summer whether I like it or not. Haha.
I hate to think of other people having to go through the same things as I do. I'd never wish the pain on anybody. So, I'm so sorry that you have to go through that!
Love your pup in the workout!! He's like. mom what the heck... This is a good lower impact workout also for seniors. I'm going to recommend this for my mom. I am not a senior but have a hamstring tear right now. For those who need it easier, cut the workout in half and try to work up to more time until you can maybe double or triple the workout. That is good for your heart anyway to build up the time. Also you can just eliminate the step, or exercises that you can't do well right now, but keep moving, and you can walk on a mat or carpet while doing the workout. Always wear good sneakers for support too.
Reminding about the posture is Real helpful! Loved it
This is great - twice and made me sweat a little and didn't further hurt my back. I'll be checking out the rest of your workouts :)
Ah this was great. I just finished this workout. I have a horrible back and have to go in to have my nerves burned in my spine often. This workout was perfect, low impact, totally doable and I felt the burn. I still have about 50 pounds to lose so I'll be incorporating this into my regular routine. Thank you!
This was a great warmup for the Day16 of the Christmas challenge!! thankyou so much!! I love having all these shorter, low impact options!!!!
Jen M Thanks for trying it out already! :)
Saved this quick one for today. Did it through twice, along with the Challenge for 24th. Checking in over there too
Nanci
Joyfulmomof6 Great job Nanci!
Thank you for giving a do-able cardio workout which does not make me hurt worse. It was fun ( i was even smiling:} and my back really did feel better than prior. I had to do the first half much slower tho. The back leg curl really felt good on my legs-but hurt my hips so much i had to stop early. I must be really out of shape. If my pain is not flared up from this tomorrow-I want to get your video.
Glad I found this, since my epidural in 2013 when the needle was placed in the wrong place AnD left a hole where I was told spinal fluid was leaking out, so a blood patch was done where a nerve was hit causing me legs to go numb with a pounding headache and I was unable to walk or even move for months to this day I still have neck back and leg pain..I might be able to do this routine
OMG!! I hope you sued! I hope you get well soon despite this medical tragedy! my god!
Thank you Jessica. I continue to check out other video workouts but each time I return to yours I remember why I like them. So clear with the specific reminders I need about some old bad habits.
This was really awesome! I have spinal stenosis but need to exercise so this was perfect for me, thank you!!
My fragile back says a big THANK YOU for this wonderful back friendly cardio workout.
This is just what I was looking for . There are many restorative video's to address back issues but I also wanted a full body workout and you've got my back lol from cardio , to resistance to abs and even some gentle yoga . A real treasure !!
THANK YOUU soo much for this video.. i never thought i could workout before i started this routine and thankfully, now i can do 3 sets with no pain or discomfort! :D Although, along with this routine it is very important to do stretching/ pain relieving and back strengthening exercises
Good workout for degenerative disc disease and sciatica! I'm panting but not sweating after one set. Definitely need to be doing this daily, it's a much better overall workout than using my rollater for walks and I'm not in nearly as much as regular walking causes. Thanks for this!
Thanks a lot... Really helpful... May Almighty bless you
Just watched this while doing my ironing getting back into fitness with now a bad back thank you now it's my turn to join in xx
I have slip disc C5, C6, L5, L6 .. I have gained a lot of weight .. my age 57years with 85kg.. I will try this exercise and hope it helps .. thank you sis
Amazing....all the exercises best option for bad back..
works well, even for someone like myself in physical rehab from a high intensity sports injury
I was a very active person until my failed spinal fusion four years ago. It wasn't until the quarantine that I started putting on weight. I think because my kids were home more. I need to get this 20lbs off it just adds to my already painful back. I hope I can do these. I have to stop and take a break often no matter what I'm doing and I haven't been in my basement in four years so we'll see.
Did it work?
I love your videos..been doin these for every other day.good for my back.just curious how much calories can I burn with this vid..tq..keep on posting other videos for us.
Thank you so much Jessica. Great workout for someone with backpain 😍❤🙏
This was so helpful thank you! best one ive found thats works with my pain by far!
Ever since I've been diagnosed with 2 herniated discs, degenerative disk disease, 20% nerve damage and a newer herniated disk that's sitting on my right sciatic nerve, and arthritis in my lower lumber; I have gained so much weight. My back hurts by doing the simplest things and am on some of the strongest meds. I want to exercise again....esp after I also had corrective surgery recently and am now able to actually move my arms like that. Of course I'm not going to start this now. I have spinal injections coming up this week that's going to kinda calm it down while I talk to a neurosurgeon. But as soon as I get at least a little better I'm gonna try. I need to. Thank you for this vid. I can't do the things I used to but your vid looks like something I can do. ^^
PreventCyberBullies May I ask which type of doctor or specialist did you see to get your back diagnosis? I was seeing a chiropractor but didn't help much. wondering what other specialist I should see instead
Added this to Day 19's 12-Minute Quick Power Walk. Hadn't tried it yet, but it's going to be one of my favorites. Heart pumpin' without any jumpin', woo hoo!
Hi Jessica. I'm a trainer in the UK. Think your workouts are really well put together and well considered for different audiences. Very good.
One question re this one - where do you get the square top for the step. These are so good for restricted space but I can't find them online.
Cheers and Happy Christmas!!
Steve
evenfitterthanbefore Thanks Steve! I ordered mine on Amazon.com. Try searching for "high step" on Amazon.co.uk :) Hope that helps!
I'm having sciatica from last one nd half years and gained a lot but found something good so gonna try it up. Let's c how it goes!
M having same problem.. But m worring that should i have to do this exericise or not?
Day 16 #quickfitholidaychallenge2014 I already did my workout this morning but, when I saw this routine I decided to give it a try. A good one to get you moving or you just need a break from your desk! Thanks #jstvfit
Tina Noonan Thanks for adding this one in too! Great work :)
Tried this today but sped it up a wee bit...just enough to elevate my heartbeat since I didn't have a step and just doing it on the floor wasn't making me sweat as much. Still loved it though since it was nice and easy and good to get my heart pumping and a nice and easy cardio warm up...which I did use it for for my afternoon quickie workout hehehe! Loving all these 10 minute workouts that I can space out during the day...keeps me moving :D I'm trying to learn not to push myself in one go and I've learned something new from you this week...if I feel like I'm going to puke it means I'm pushing myself too hard. I always thought that's how you were supposed to feel...no wonder I never lasted more than 3 months at a time working out...LOL! So thank you, Jessica, for teaching me how exercising can be fun and something I look forward to doing (almost :P) every day!!
BeyDuh So glad you learned something new! That's great :) Thanks for moving with me - see you tomorrow!
Thank you
I have a very bad back and can’t do this much walking or standing. Can you do a video for people with real bad backs? Those who can’t walk longer than 5 min, can’t bend, twist or steps?
Koakoa45 I have a back injury as well and I recommend foundation exercises to start. I had a foundation trainer come and help me a bit and I have a tip for one of the best exercises for straightening your spine and maintaining posture. And actually giving some immediate relief. It’s where you breathe in as deep as you can then breathe out while holding your chest in the same place as when you breathed in. This confused the he’ll out of me until I worked with the trainer. I finally figured out a way to see what I needed to do and explain it. When you breathe in fully your chest rises. Your supposed to keep it that way. I imagine I’m lifting weights with my boobs and holding the weight up. It’s really helps a lot. There’s foundation videos on RUclips. My sister used them and her back pain is gone. Hers wasn’t as bad as mine but the guy who came up with the program had the same injury I had. He had studied sports medicine and was in chiropractic school when he had a problem with his lower back. L5/L4. (I initially had L5-L4 & now also L5/S1.) Anyways he wasn’t getting any relief from his teachers, no exercises we’re working, so he combined exercises from various traditions using what he learned from sports medicine. He got out of pain and now works with athletes. Maybe bc he actually had severe back pain but these exercises have helped me quite a bit. I’ve done PT, had surgery, shots and hadn’t gotten better. I’m not 100% but I’m crap about sticking to exercises. But I’m working on it. But it’s the first time I actually felt like any exercises could actually do anything. One other suggestion is two things I take. Organic msm sulfur and organic cold pressed black cumin seed oil. Ppl swear by both of these for reducing inflammation. And ppl really swear by the organic sulfur for pain reduction. I think they help. I’m totally aware it could be a placebo effect but I believe it’s working and it has added benefits. They also help your skin and hair, so even if it’s a placebo effect it’s made my hair grow really long and helped my dry skin and hormonal acne. My hair was falling out and that’s slowed way down and when wet (I have curly hair I don’t straighten so the only time it’s straight is after washing) it’s now past my butt crack. That’s off topic but it’s a great side effect. Look up foundation training and black seed oil and sulfur. (Both need to be organic.) I rec them to anyone with back pain issues. Anyways I still have to sleep in a recliner but I can stand and walk longer and have regained some flexibility. My pain has decreased and I haven’t had an acute episode (where I “throw my back out” for weeks and live in unbearable and constant pain) in around two years. That’s made my quality of life much better. So anyways, good luck. Pain is lonely and frustrating and can suck the joy out of life. So even a small amount of relief can make huge difference.
@@Comrade_mommy I feel your pain love. I have sciatica past four years now. Could you pls say How to use black cumin oil and sulphur.
widad Syed sure. I dissolve the sulfur crystals in hot water. I think it’s supposed to be at least 1tsp per 100lbs body weight. I now take about 2 tbl bc I’m always been a more is better type of person. Plus I’m a lifelong vegetarian so I don’t get as much sulfur from food so I figured I need more. It’s very bitter so I add a tbl or two of honey and lime or lemon juice. I’ve read it’s best to take 30 mins before eating breakfast and a couple of hours after lunch. I’m terrible about eating before 4 so I usually just take a dose in the afternoon. Supposedly fluoride breaks down sulfur so it’s rec’d to take with water that doesn’t have fluoride in it and to not consume any fluoride 30mins before and after taking the sulfur. Also don’t take any other meds 30 mins before and after taking your sulfur. There’s a bunch of ingredients that aren’t good to mix with sulfur so to be on the safe side I just don’t take anything else with it. Black seed oil is much simpler. I make mine into capsules with a capsule maker bc I have a hard time swallowing a bunch of nasty tasting oil. I have 00 capsules and I make and take 8 which is about a tsp. (7 capsules is a tsp.) I’ve read to take 1-2 tsp. I hope that helps!
zoey zoey zoey Thank you VERY much !
Alex Daniel the same reason you’re an asshole?
I like her cardio workout. I do have a recommendation for you, Jessica Smith. When you record your video, please ensure you also record the music you are doing your cardio to, at the same time you're working out, so that you can ensure your physical movements are in sync with the music's rhythm. I can tell by following this cardio video that you did the music separately and added in the music later - because the rhythm of your music does not follow the timing of your movements. That's all. I love ALL your workouts. Thanks!
Should I do this excercise with sciatica?
Thank you! I can do this!
Is it safe for people with herniated disc on lower back? I did this exercise and it felt really good
This is great for me to do at work, thank you so much!!
What's the best light exercise to lose weight so you don't over work healing muscles damage in right thigh?
Please help me with this 🙏
Thank you so much! awesome video and you made me feel so good just knowing that I don't have to push myself too hard! ^_^
@jessicasmithtv how does the digital download work? I just started working out because with this pandemic I have lost my job but I decided to go back to school (which is online) so I have picked up bad habits and some extra weight that I don't want. It has been a while for me to work out and I felt that your video was very motivational and not too difficult to follow to get started.
This was very helpful!! Thank you!!!
Love it. Thank you so much
Gonna have to give this a shot. Trying to get back in shape after a training accident
I am about to try this. I just came from a walk. I nees to lose weight without irritating the 2 herniated discs. Let's see how this goes.
Was this exercise routine helpful to u ?? Or did it cause more pain?
Purpose Driven is really helpful to you pls reply..
Great Workout
I also have knee bone on bone and a sprained ankle. Advice please?
Thank you!
Thank you ❤️🙏
Thank you I have spinabifida occulta I found these exercises really helpful they got my heart rate going and didn't hurt my back at all. 😊 Also peanut made me laugh with his stretches!
Just completed day 1: Jump Start Cardio. Great workout. My fat was crying big crocodile tears. Thank you for my sweat equity!
Hey, can you tell how many calories would this workout burn ?
You should do another quick step workout..plz low impact.
Jessica Smith
My wife wants to get rid of flabby bits under her arms. Whats the best way to get these toned and better looking. any help would be much be muchly appreciated. Thanks
i have some back issue and had slip disc in the near past .. can i do this ? ?? in such condition of my body?
Only did this because it started after another video automatically :-) Very nice one and a good add-on.
Hi Jessica, i tried this 4-5 days...30 mins each.....But i get leg pains the next morning....Any suggestions?
Should I do the exercise once in a day???
So would a elliptical be best for lower back issues or recumbent bike? I had L5 S1 disc bulge 3 yrs ago
Is this safe for a bulging disc on spine?
I love how the dog is just minding his own business. 😂😂
Is it safe for disc bulge?
How is the box like equipment called?
How many calories would I burn if I do 1 set of this workout?
How many calories burn by this workout ??
Do you have something for someone with a bad back, bad knees, bad ankles, left leg radiculopthy, and cervical radiculopthy?
I second that
This was great
Nice
Thankyouu very much
very good!!!!
Yay, bonus dog adorableness!
I have pivds is it ok to do
My frenchies (at least my male) would definitely think this was a game and be attacking me 😂
How long everyday?
Is this good i am suffring from sciatica
Apply essential oils on your lower back and down your leg/buttock. It really helps!
How many calories do u burn
why is this in cozyhospital’s ear playlist 😭
I tried to do this without sound and it makes time go sloooww
is it for who have disc
Loved Peanut
His name is Peanut!? 😍😍🥜♥️
Sorry but the cute fur baby made me not look at anything she did. Dogs are the best. Sorry, many thanks. I put a lot of weight on when I broke my back so this helps.