Interested in learning more about Spinal Stenosis, check out this interview with an expert in the field, Physical Therapist Terri Night ruclips.net/video/X97nG4ZWssc/видео.html
I had a laminectomy of L1 - L5 for my spinal stenosis in 1998 at age 45. I had to go through 10 sessions of PT with electro stimulation. After only 8 sessions, the pain got worse, especially the shooting pain down my legs and a foot drop. Finally, my insurance approved an MRI which revealed the extent of my stenosis. The surgery got me up and moving, and back to work in only two weeks. I had a top notch spine surgeon, and I am still going strong nearly 25 years later. In my case, surgery was the only option.
I can relate. I went through ten years of worsening back and leg pain. Partially because I doubted surgical improvement. I tried to exercise my way out of the pain with Yoga, McGill exercises and PT. Finally, after visiting five surgeons, I found one I trusted. After an L2-L5 laminectomy, my leg pain was resolved. I still have generalized lower back pain, but I’m much better than I was.
I have serious spinal stenosis of both the nerve outlets and the spinal canal plus a bulging disc in the same place. I’ve tried all sorts of treatments with no success until my orthopedist recently did preliminary procedures on both sides of L4&5 to see if a rhizotomy would be of help. I hope and pray that it will work because I’ve had to partially or completely curtail activities that I love because of the excruciating pain. I’m a professional cellist and haven’t been able to play my cello for more than 5-10 minutes at a time for some time. Spinal Stenosis has made it difficult to sit for more than 5-10 minutes without pain which has affected the ability to travel, go to concerts or the movies and to stand for any length of time no matter how short. Laying down is the only position that isn’t guaranteed to make me hurt. 😞
You're doing great bob. The brain is a terrible maze, but you are getting through it. Thank you for doing what you've done and what you're going to do!
Just started treating mine! Not a surgery candidate thankfully. Starting a rehab program with PT/OT/BH. Thanks for the great timing of this video and your others!
It's so true! Doctors often use these terms that generate fear in patients. Explaining the diagnosis and treatment options really helps alleviate that anxiety
I've been diagnosed with severe spinal stenosys and am yet to find out if surgery is necessary. My problem is the inconsistencies of symptoms. I may have a few days with no symptoms and then overdo it. Or symptoms of varying intensity for sometimes days or weeks. This makes it difficult to create an exercise regimen that is progressive and effective. I'm not sure I would agree to surgery even. Does surgery have a good track record statistically?
We would always suggest you do everything you can to try to avoid surgery, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Since we arre unable to give you a proper examination, we would suggest you listen to your doctor's recommendation as they know your specific situation and history the best.
Rachel I’m in similar shape to you with severe SS. I try to overdo things on days where my pain has lessened, but then I make things worse. I DEFINITELY don’t want to go the surgery way unless ABSOLUTELY necessary, & am going to do the exercise programmes that I hope & pray will help me to at least function to some normality. I hope that you’re doing well, & I LOVE Bob, Brad, Mike & (of course) skeleton…🧡
I can’t stand that long without having to rest up. Also walking gives me a pain in my right leg. If I stop and rest it goes away. I think this stenosis is what I have. I seem to remember seeing that word on an X-ray or mri. Thanks for the exercises.
My area of stenosis is primarily between my shoulder blades.....do you have advice/activities for that problem? Please let me know as it is driving me crazy.
Just wanted to let you know I bought your stretch strap thru Amazon. I have put off buying one because I thought having a theraband was good enough..but I was wrong. The stretch strap works muscles in a completely different way. The strap helps a lot better with loosening up a muscle..in my case painful hips. I love the stretch strap; it is well made, long enough for tall people like me and just a very nice product. I bought the blue! Watching this video as I am typing; I do love swimming but a warning to new swimmers, it can irritate hips with the repetitive kicking if you use flippers. I learned the hard way since I always heard swimming was easy on joints.
Bob & Brad, I follow your channel since the start of the pandemic and since then you helped me a lot. I now started working out again and I'm getting in great shape, it makes be very happy. I do have a problem though, doing the bench press I feel pain on my right shoulder. I would describe the pain like I need to pop the articulation between the clavicle and the shoulder black acromium but I never manage to and the unpleasent feeling persists. I always try to squeeze back my shoulder blades and keep them stable while bench pressing but apperantly I'm messing something. Any chance you could help me out? Thanks a lot 👍🏻
First we would suggest you stop doing the activities that is causing pain until you have healed. We would also have to recommend you see your physician as we cannot answer individual medical questions online.
I have to use a walker and I'm only 41, so I wear a grey wig and some thick glasses while I'm walking. The other day some punks tried to rob me. Easy prey I was not. (total lie)
Funny 😂 I use a rollator type walker sometimes and I’m not much older. I was issues a scooter for longer walks and car /vacation trips which is almost never lately because, ow lately. Moderate Water activity helps but it has to be daily/every other day.
My doctor said the MRI results were severe degenerative changes with spinal canal stenosis at L4-L5. Moderate degenerative changes seen in L3-L4 with severe stenosis on the right neuroforamina (where the nerve roots exit the spine). He recommends surgery. I’m not wanting to do something unnecessary. Please help.
Ask doctor about Voltaren XR over the counter (Walmart) and ask doctor about the prescription with same name! "Diclofenac" Keep moving, don't sit all the time! Once you stay stationary, it's downhill from there! You will definitely need a physical therapist then! I had the doctor get a physical therapist for several months to get her back on her feet walking! God bless Bob and Brad and all the physical therapists out there that keep us healthy and do miracles!!!!!
Brad, what does one do when they’ve been bedridden for 12 months with severe muscle atrophy AND spinal stenosis, disc bulges, etc. I am so weak that coming out of a pool (zero gravity) feels crushing.
A chiropractor took an x-ray of my back and said I have a 'benign' type of spina bifida. Occulta? Anyway as he said I might get a sudden pain in the lumbar when lifting and it did happen. That was yrs ago. Most recently if I'd use the incline sit up board at the gym where the feet hook under the tube and do sit ups my legs would go mostly numb lasting a short time. Could be stenosis.
Im at my end. I had 2 injuries 12 and 14yrs ago. Diagnosed w degenerate disc, bulging disc and 2 compression fracture in lower back. Now i have extreme stiffness in lower back, pain in the back of my ribs with spasms. I cant get comfortable and wake up in terrible pain (worse in a.m). Ive been down the pain meds road and almost killed me. Ive also spent a kings ransom on chiropractor to no avail
I am considering buying a PT table for doing stretches etc. at home. Can I ask what kind/brand table is the one in most of your videos? There are several on Amazon very much like that one. Or do you recommend one? Do you sell them one the website or your amazon store? thanks
Our table we have had for a very long time and we don't remember the brand name unfortunately. It is a massage table and you can find several on Amazon. We don't have a certain one we recommend.
: ))) thank u bob and brad! I fractured my lower fibula 3 weeks ago and i am now instructed to walk on the boot w/o crutches, your exercises have helped w the pain
The inversion table? We have done several videos on this for different things. Here is a link to those if you'd like to check them out: ruclips.net/user/BobBradsearch?query=inversion%20table
I've had what I called a "locked up hip or lower spine" for 3 years straight..I went to so many doctors, bone and joint, pain management, I had a epidural, mri,CT scan, chiropractor...so much...nothing helped no one had a answer or could "figure it out" I was ready to end it all...well after 3 years I was laying in bed and adjusting my back just to try and sleep like I did every single night..something popped in my Lower back in my hip and suddenly it was just gone!! I don't know what I did but I'm honestly in shock that it's gone with no real answers..
I think Brad did have back surgery he had issues for several years with his back he stated many times on other vids before it got better.. I think Bob let the cat out the bag by accident unfortunately not meaning to.. please be honest with your subs people look to you guys for help and advice no matter what it is.
Hi guys. Do you have any exercises for healing an acetebular cyst? I really don't want surgery...but I can barely walk anymore! Hate drugs. I am obese. But working on dropping more weight. Down 25 lbs. 65 to go.😕Is there any hope of avoiding surgery?
Hi there, I don't know if you ever reply.... but I fell in the bathtub during the peak of Covid. I really did a number on myself. I went to step out of the tub to reach something and came crashing down arm over tub wall where door track is. I hurt my shoulder, arm pit area, breast and slammed my chin the fell back and landed on my other side. Left side bad right side not as bad. I never got checked out. 2yrs later shoulder is acting up, arm pit sore fingers tingling and painful, and pain in my inner elbow joint. I do sleep on my side most hurt. My doctor at a recent checkup said the arm pit shouldn't just start to be painful. Could that also be part of a pinched nerve
It is possible, but unfortunately it is impossible for us to say without doing a proper examination. We would suggest you get more extensive tests from your physician to find out exactly what is causing your pain so you can do the correct treatment for it
I have lumbar stenosis and a severe bulging disc in L4-L5, I’ve tried PT and a chiropractor and it just made it worse, I’ve been told to get a epidural shot and lose weight, would that really help with everything over time? And is me having weakness in one or both legs a bad sign?
It’s all mainly in my lower back or my thighs as well, so what would be a good stretch for such things because I’ve done the ones from your last videos and they’ve all hurt my back, so just tryna dig deeper into what else I can do
Have you tried our exercises? Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to answer individual medical questions online, but you can try our videos on this. Here is a link to some more you can try if you haven't already: ruclips.net/user/BobBradsearch?query=l4%20l5
@@BobandBrad,I’m getting a epidural because of the pain and weakness.. I’ve tried some of your exercises but the pain would get a bit worse. I greatly appreciate you guys getting back to me, it’s just a scary thought being 21 with these kind issues and pain.
Interested in learning more about Spinal Stenosis, check out this interview with an expert in the field, Physical Therapist Terri Night ruclips.net/video/X97nG4ZWssc/видео.html
I had a laminectomy of L1 - L5 for my spinal stenosis in 1998 at age 45. I had to go through 10 sessions of PT with electro stimulation. After only 8 sessions, the pain got worse, especially the shooting pain down my legs and a foot drop. Finally, my insurance approved an MRI which revealed the extent of my stenosis. The surgery got me up and moving, and back to work in only two weeks. I had a top notch spine surgeon, and I am still going strong nearly 25 years later. In my case, surgery was the only option.
I can relate. I went through ten years of worsening back and leg pain. Partially because I doubted surgical improvement. I tried to exercise my way out of the pain with Yoga, McGill exercises and PT. Finally, after visiting five surgeons, I found one I trusted. After an L2-L5 laminectomy, my leg pain was resolved. I still have generalized lower back pain, but I’m much better than I was.
Thank you for sharing!
@@TomNemmer Thanks for sharing!
I have serious spinal stenosis of both the nerve outlets and the spinal canal plus a bulging disc in the same place. I’ve tried all sorts of treatments with no success until my orthopedist recently did preliminary procedures on both sides of L4&5 to see if a rhizotomy would be of help. I hope and pray that it will work because I’ve had to partially or completely curtail activities that I love because of the excruciating pain. I’m a professional cellist and haven’t been able to play my cello for more than 5-10 minutes at a time for some time. Spinal Stenosis has made it difficult to sit for more than 5-10 minutes without pain which has affected the ability to travel, go to concerts or the movies and to stand for any length of time no matter how short. Laying down is the only position that isn’t guaranteed to make me hurt. 😞
We are so sorry to hear you are going through that
You're doing great bob. The brain is a terrible maze, but you are getting through it. Thank you for doing what you've done and what you're going to do!
Thank you!
Just started treating mine! Not a surgery candidate thankfully. Starting a rehab program with PT/OT/BH. Thanks for the great timing of this video and your others!
You are very welcome! Happy to help
It's so true! Doctors often use these terms that generate fear in patients. Explaining the diagnosis and treatment options really helps alleviate that anxiety
Thank you for watching
Glad I’m not the only one who suffers with this. Worst thing I did was stopped moving. OMG, I have no muscle mass left.
You guys have helped me so much I can’t thank you enough 😊
Great to hear, thank you for watching!
I've been diagnosed with severe spinal stenosys and am yet to find out if surgery is necessary. My problem is the inconsistencies of symptoms. I may have a few days with no symptoms and then overdo it. Or symptoms of varying intensity for sometimes days or weeks. This makes it difficult to create an exercise regimen that is progressive and effective. I'm not sure I would agree to surgery even. Does surgery have a good track record statistically?
We would always suggest you do everything you can to try to avoid surgery, but sometimes it is unavoidable. Since we arre unable to give you a proper examination, we would suggest you listen to your doctor's recommendation as they know your specific situation and history the best.
Rachel I’m in similar shape to you with severe SS. I try to overdo things on days where my pain has lessened, but then I make things worse. I DEFINITELY don’t want to go the surgery way unless ABSOLUTELY necessary, & am going to do the exercise programmes that I hope & pray will help me to at least function to some normality.
I hope that you’re doing well, & I LOVE Bob, Brad, Mike & (of course) skeleton…🧡
I can’t stand that long without having to rest up. Also walking gives me a pain in my right leg. If I stop and rest it goes away. I think this stenosis is what I have. I seem to remember seeing that word on an X-ray or mri. Thanks for the exercises.
You are very welcome
Thanks! You described my symptoms exactly right down to sitting eliminates the pain. I am going to try walking more and using my exercise bike.
Happy to help!
There is just 1 word that describes you guys...Awesome!... and Fun...and funny...and very entertaining...and so helpful and well, I just love
Thank you!
Brad, I'm an over doer too. Thank you both 😌 for another informative video !🍀🍀🍀
You are very welcome!
Best help for back pain on the internet Bob and Brad
Thank you!
Good explanation. After 4 operations by doctors this is the BEST explanation I've heard.
Thank you!
So wonderful to see you Bob!!!!
Thanks! So happy to be here!
My area of stenosis is primarily between my shoulder blades.....do you have advice/activities for that problem? Please let me know as it is driving me crazy.
Here is a link with some videos that hopefully can help: ruclips.net/user/BobBradsearch?query=shoulder%20blade
Just wanted to let you know I bought your stretch strap thru Amazon. I have put off buying one because I thought having a theraband was good enough..but I was wrong. The stretch strap works muscles in a completely different way. The strap helps a lot better with loosening up a muscle..in my case painful hips. I love the stretch strap; it is well made, long enough for tall people like me and just a very nice product. I bought the blue! Watching this video as I am typing; I do love swimming but a warning to new swimmers, it can irritate hips with the repetitive kicking if you use flippers. I learned the hard way since I always heard swimming was easy on joints.
Great to hear it is helping you!
Bob & Brad, I follow your channel since the start of the pandemic and since then you helped me a lot. I now started working out again and I'm getting in great shape, it makes be very happy. I do have a problem though, doing the bench press I feel pain on my right shoulder. I would describe the pain like I need to pop the articulation between the clavicle and the shoulder black acromium but I never manage to and the unpleasent feeling persists. I always try to squeeze back my shoulder blades and keep them stable while bench pressing but apperantly I'm messing something. Any chance you could help me out? Thanks a lot 👍🏻
First we would suggest you stop doing the activities that is causing pain until you have healed. We would also have to recommend you see your physician as we cannot answer individual medical questions online.
Hi guys, can you provide the link to where I can puchase Miss Terri or Terry Knight's book? Thank you!
Here is the link: amzn.to/3zbujdV
More. More. More on SS PLEASE and thank you!
Thanks for watching
I have to use a walker and I'm only 41, so I wear a grey wig and some thick glasses while I'm walking. The other day some punks tried to rob me. Easy prey I was not. (total lie)
Funny 😂 I use a rollator type walker sometimes and I’m not much older. I was issues a scooter for longer walks and car /vacation trips which is almost never lately because, ow lately. Moderate Water activity helps but it has to be daily/every other day.
@@beatitudesmatthew25.40 I was lying about my age too. I'm 73. Moving is really the key. Keep moving. You'll be fine.
@@alext8828 aw, haha! You’re awesome. Thanks 😃 Have a great night.
Hopefully you meant you did not almost get robbed when you said total lie!
@@alext8828 Glad to hear it!
My doctor said the MRI results were severe degenerative changes with spinal canal stenosis at L4-L5. Moderate degenerative changes seen in L3-L4 with severe stenosis on the right neuroforamina (where the nerve roots exit the spine). He recommends surgery. I’m not wanting to do something unnecessary. Please help.
Here are some more videos that you can try: ruclips.net/user/BobBradsearch?query=l4%20l5
I keep messing up my back sleeping crooked. Thanks for your information.
You are very welcome
Do you recommend any topical creams or gels? Or supplements to help with pain or future flair ups?
Ask doctor about Voltaren XR over the counter (Walmart) and ask doctor about the prescription with same name! "Diclofenac" Keep moving, don't sit all the time! Once you stay stationary, it's downhill from there! You will definitely need a physical therapist then! I had the doctor get a physical therapist for several months to get her back on her feet walking! God bless Bob and Brad and all the physical therapists out there that keep us healthy and do miracles!!!!!
@@deegee9560 thank you. I've seen Voltaren xr but had never tried it. & I'll definitely keep moving. 🙏🤗
We have our Holy Cowabunga Cream that we recommend that we love. You can purchase it here: www.bobandbrad.com/product-page/cowabunga-cream
Brad, what does one do when they’ve been bedridden for 12 months with severe muscle atrophy AND spinal stenosis, disc bulges, etc. I am so weak that coming out of a pool (zero gravity) feels crushing.
What about cervical stenosis? Thats what ii have please do a video
We have done this video and have added this to our to do list for another one as well: ruclips.net/video/5MXjy92Y5Q8/видео.html
A chiropractor took an x-ray of my back and said I have a 'benign' type of spina bifida. Occulta?
Anyway as he said I might get a sudden pain in the lumbar when lifting and it did happen. That was yrs ago. Most recently if I'd use the incline sit up board at the gym where the feet hook under the tube and do sit ups my legs would go mostly numb lasting a short time. Could be stenosis.
Thanks for watching
Im at my end. I had 2 injuries 12 and 14yrs ago. Diagnosed w degenerate disc, bulging disc and 2 compression fracture in lower back. Now i have extreme stiffness in lower back, pain in the back of my ribs with spasms. I cant get comfortable and wake up in terrible pain (worse in a.m). Ive been down the pain meds road and almost killed me. Ive also spent a kings ransom on chiropractor to no avail
ah fk dude. im 32 and have the same crap. fk
We are very sorry to hear this, hopefully our videos have helped
Great to see you two together, Brad & Bob! Wishing you well always. Thank you for these tips.
Hi my Stenosis is painful. It is in my lower back. My disc herniated on my left lower spinal area. A Upper dural helped. Thank you for sharing
So sorry to hear this. Hopefully this can help you
Can only walk about 5 minutes before pain starts shooting down legs.
Hi Bob and Brad
Hello!
I am considering buying a PT table for doing stretches etc. at home. Can I ask what kind/brand table is the one in most of your videos? There are several on Amazon very much like that one. Or do you recommend one? Do you sell them one the website or your amazon store? thanks
Our table we have had for a very long time and we don't remember the brand name unfortunately. It is a massage table and you can find several on Amazon. We don't have a certain one we recommend.
: ))) thank u bob and brad! I fractured my lower fibula 3 weeks ago and i am now instructed to walk on the boot w/o crutches, your exercises have helped w the pain
Great to hear, take care!
What if even walking to the bathroom hurts
What if your pain is so bad from this & multi other issues that you can bearly move. I’m desperate to get my life back.
We would strongly suggest you see your physician so you can get the proper treatment for what is causing your pain.
What about the tilt table?
The inversion table? We have done several videos on this for different things. Here is a link to those if you'd like to check them out: ruclips.net/user/BobBradsearch?query=inversion%20table
Who back you busted out like that... Bad boy
Wow
😅😂🤣😭💗😘
Thanks for watching!
What’s her name and the name of the book?
Terri Night…Spinal Stenosis. She also has a RUclips channel showing the exercises from the book “Rehab Spinal Stenosis “
Terry Knight : amzn.to/3zbujdV
@@27kjh Thanks!
Would this be part of the peripheral neuropathy in the feet along with the pain on the right leg.
If it is severe enough, it is possible.
I've had what I called a "locked up hip or lower spine" for 3 years straight..I went to so many doctors, bone and joint, pain management, I had a epidural, mri,CT scan, chiropractor...so much...nothing helped no one had a answer or could "figure it out" I was ready to end it all...well after 3 years I was laying in bed and adjusting my back just to try and sleep like I did every single night..something popped in my Lower back in my hip and suddenly it was just gone!! I don't know what I did but I'm honestly in shock that it's gone with no real answers..
I just heard a quote in the last few weeks, “Movement Is Medicine”!
Motion is lotion!
Yes!! Very true!
I think Brad did have back surgery he had issues for several years with his back he stated many times on other vids before it got better..
I think Bob let the cat out the bag by accident unfortunately not meaning to..
please be honest with your subs people look to you guys for help and advice no matter what it is.
Hi guys. Do you have any exercises for healing an acetebular cyst? I really don't want surgery...but I can barely walk anymore! Hate drugs. I am obese. But working on dropping more weight. Down 25 lbs. 65 to go.😕Is there any hope of avoiding surgery?
We don't have a video on this yet, however I have added it to our to do list
What about a recumbent bike?
This usually can be a great exercise, just make sure it doesn't cause you more pain or new pain.
Hi guys, best wishes
To you as well!
Cervical spinal stenosis?
You can try this video: ruclips.net/video/5MXjy92Y5Q8/видео.html
can we get an extended intro loop
:)
What if sitting makes it worse?
Good to see you both.
Thank you, glad to see you here as well!
Hi there, I don't know if you ever reply.... but I fell in the bathtub during the peak of Covid. I really did a number on myself. I went to step out of the tub to reach something and came crashing down arm over tub wall where door track is. I hurt my shoulder, arm pit area, breast and slammed my chin the fell back and landed on my other side. Left side bad right side not as bad. I never got checked out. 2yrs later shoulder is acting up, arm pit sore fingers tingling and painful, and pain in my inner elbow joint. I do sleep on my side most hurt. My doctor at a recent checkup said the arm pit shouldn't just start to be painful. Could that also be part of a pinched nerve
It is possible, but unfortunately it is impossible for us to say without doing a proper examination. We would suggest you get more extensive tests from your physician to find out exactly what is causing your pain so you can do the correct treatment for it
I have it bad
So sorry to hear this!
My testicle keeps getting squished by my thigh when walking , how do I fix this ??
We do not have a video on this yet, however we will add this to our to do list
Did Bob have a stroke? He's talking kinda funny and not his usual self?
Here is a video we did on Bob's Ataxia in case you are interested in watching it: ruclips.net/video/8zFEppGYEKA/видео.html
Thanks. Wish him all the best. Love you guy's
I just love your videos!!! ❤
Thank you! We love making them!
Guys you top of the tops
Thank you!
I have lumbar stenosis and a severe bulging disc in L4-L5, I’ve tried PT and a chiropractor and it just made it worse, I’ve been told to get a epidural shot and lose weight, would that really help with everything over time? And is me having weakness in one or both legs a bad sign?
It’s all mainly in my lower back or my thighs as well, so what would be a good stretch for such things because I’ve done the ones from your last videos and they’ve all hurt my back, so just tryna dig deeper into what else I can do
Have you tried our exercises? Unfortunately, we wouldn't be able to answer individual medical questions online, but you can try our videos on this. Here is a link to some more you can try if you haven't already: ruclips.net/user/BobBradsearch?query=l4%20l5
@@BobandBrad,I’m getting a epidural because of the pain and weakness.. I’ve tried some of your exercises but the pain would get a bit worse. I greatly appreciate you guys getting back to me, it’s just a scary thought being 21 with these kind issues and pain.
@@BobandBrad and sorry for the question asking my mind was racing looking for answers! I hope you guys are doing good
Love you both!
Love you too!
Bob looks frail. Is he ok?
Here is a video we did on Bob's Ataxia, in case you're interested in watching: ruclips.net/video/8zFEppGYEKA/видео.html
@@BobandBrad oh I’m sorry I must have missed this. Wishing him the best.
speech sounds like it's deteriorating what's going on w him neurologically
He explains on a previous video a few months back what is going on.
Here is a video we did on Bob's Ataxia: ruclips.net/video/8zFEppGYEKA/видео.html
@@beatitudesmatthew25.40 Thanks!
@@BobandBrad praying for your total healing; you both are such a blessing to so many! 🙌
Bob doesn't sound good
Here is a video we did on Bob's Ataxia: ruclips.net/video/8zFEppGYEKA/видео.html
Your tall friend Bob is so anoying. He keeps talking over you interrupting.
Why he gotta be a “tall friend bob” & not just Bob. Smh
You really should not judge people like that. You never know what a person is going thru. Always be kind; even if it is on line.
Debbie Ellison…Bob has a form of Ataxia. They have done a video about the situation.
@@KenziiThaBaddest LOL
@@ksmith2852 Thanks!