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Thank you for spreading the word :-) The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it looks like it’s no longer available. Here’s a link to Amazon for a pillow that looks similar, but I have not tried it out, so I don’t know if it’s as comfortable: amzn.to/36q1gnv (affiliate link)
I have Neurofibromatosis , and I have growing tumors that complicate matters in my lumbar spine. The pain is severe. I do need surgery this summer. If I sit or lay down the pain isn't too severe. But when I stand up , the pain is thru the roof .
So I've been lying around for 12 days in great radiating pain, numbness, fasiculstions in my left leg. My symptoms are consistent with stenosis. My doc is an osteopath, but all he did was give me anti inflammatories and muscle relaxers, which did nothing. This morning i happened across your channel. I felt better almost immediately! I will be doing these for a long time to come im sure. Thanks!
You have just gotten yourself another subscriber. These are some things that I can do. I have a severe, crushing stenosis, severely degenerated, disc disease, and a curvature of my upper spine. I’m a mess forward, head round, and shoulders raised shoulders. I am going to start off slowly, and try to do some of these because the pain where the stenosis years is excruciating.
Hi Dr Jo! When I went to my doctor yesterday I was telling her about your you tube channel and excercises for spinal stenosis and she wrote down the info and your name so she could tell her other patients that have it about you!! I told her the excercises were great!
You’re the best! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. I go to PT regularly and yet I always learn something new and beneficial from your videos. You are very gifted and most of all generous to share your time and knowledge for all to benefit. Thanks again!
Oh man! This is amazing! I'm stretching muscles I had no idea I had. I do deadlifts, squat, and bench press work all the time...but I never had the idea of doing the first three exercises. Thanks again!
Good evening mam Hello! How r u? Iam fine. I have no words to express my gratitude and thanks to you, for your priceless effort and service. May you live long and prosper. From India 🇮🇳.
Doctor Jo thank you so much I followed along with you with this video and I felt instant relief, I have been struggling with this tightening and discomfort for years and have tried different stretches but your expertise and knowledge has given me relief and I thank you endlessly and will continue to incorporate these stretches on a daily basis🙋🏻♀️❣️Thank You‼️
I was getting ready to look for these kinds of exercises for Lombard stenosis I am 65 yrs old and have had this pain since grade school. Anyway, it appeared out of nowhere like it was reading my mind, thanks and God bless?
I just would like to say that you are heaven sent. I had a bad physio experience and I’m a nurse with L4-5 lss. This whole routine is so great. The second exercise brought me so much joy and stretch ! I was shown that a different way where it was exhausting (it was all on the back and crossing a leg to the side). I am looking forward to learn more about your channel and support it!❤
Greetings from Ireland, Dr Jo! Thank you so much for your great videos. I love your upbeat disposition, it's a big help too. And I love your dogs and your socks!❤❤
Dr Jo I love you!! I’m 40 with a 3 year old daughter and my back has been killing me since I got pregnant. Fast forward to 3 months ago I found out I have spinal stenosis and I now go to chiropractic and acupuncture. I was looking for stretches and I’ve watched a few but yours work the best for me. I also love your pup 😂
Thank you for your videos. I’ve been through quite a bit of pt but some of these exercises are new for. I’m 64 and I have degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with scoliosis in that same lumbar area. I spend a lot on of time sitting down but I do stuff still , like knitting. It gets pretty painful but I’m trying to keep chill about it. I love your sidekick.✨✨✨✨
I am sorry to bother you. I am 30 years old and also have scoliosis in the lumbar area which has caused me degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. I discover it the other day because I could not stand up and walk for more than 2 minutes. Does it get worse over the years? Do you have any advice? Thanks
I have a lumbar spine herniated disc injury. Doctors say to bend backwards and not forwards... But I find it painful to bend backwards and its a relief to ehen I bend forwards... What should I do, I really need help. Thanks
If it hurts then lie down to them press your chest up if the floor to a comfortable arch mine requires pillows to support me as I couldn't incline by much to start but the pain never subsided it does help elevate and make your path to recovery better if you keep up a program
What you describe are symptoms of spinal stenosis. Its also possible to have both sciatica and spinal stenosis making it very tricky to decide what exercises to do
Thank you so very much. I finally know what to do to help my stenosis pain as well as a bit of strengthening for my core. I used to be very fit, strong but with stenosis, scoliosis etc it's been difficult to know how to strengthen & not do more harm. Having my pain medication cut in half has left me in great deal of pain so I'm hoping these might help.
@@taguro1006 Hello. No I'm not going to do surgery because I was told from the beginning that there isn't any surgery that would help. Do you have the same spine problems ?
@@karenmessinger9609 yea stenosis, my doc offered me coflex surgery but i think ill get that when i can no longer walk. Lota famous people regret they had surgery. I dont know really i just hope we get rid of this pain someday
@@taguro1006 I'm really sorry. I agree that surgery is last option I'd take. Stenosis is not easy to live with & I have days that my legs hurt so much because of it. Kolodney & prop aren't going to be quick to see that we do get meds back that's for sure.
Thank you very much for putting these videos out, I got an x-ray that shows I have DDD, and during covid, it is difficult and scary going to the hospital to get some information about this, I am grateful for this guidance for exercises for this particular pain problem...so thank you very much :)
This is great for someone who suffers from chronic pain w/ degenerative disc disease. The pelvic tilt/ab exercises are going to save my lumbar spine. May I ask where you got the awesome purple pillow? That looks amazing for my neck!
Thanks! The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it looks like it’s no longer available. Here’s a link to Amazon for a pillow that looks similar, but I have not tried it out, so I don’t know if it’s as comfortable: amzn.to/36q1gnv (affiliate link)
Obviously, I'm at this great vid because I have stenosis, I also have a belly which I'd like to reduce (as in see some abs) - so in addition to these exercises, what could I safely and painlessly do to see my abs again? Many thanks !
Thanks for teaching these exercise , I am 37 yrs age and have lumber stenosis and melopathy horrible spasms in that area and this easis pain a little thanks.
I hit my head so hard it somehow got through through my spine and I was literally unable to move my head or my arms for a whole day. This helped a little bit, thank you
Wow marami na mn ako natutunan sa pinanood kung video about sciatica. Kasi gusto ko matutunan kung paano mawala ang sakit na katulad ng ganyan .ngayon at alam ko na paano ko gagawin para sa akin at sa lahat na gusto gumaling .thank you
Thanks it is helping me a lot... I was suffering for horrible pain in my back still I have but I doing this from last 3 days and relief is almost more than 60 %. Thanks a lot 😊
swietne cwiczenia , jestem bardzo malo rozciagnieta , w wiekszosci cwiczen mam problemy przez bardzo dlugie nogi , te cwiczenia sa idealne dla mnie , dziekuje , namaste ❤️
Dr Jo, this is brilliant. This is maybe the third or fourth time when I needed PT exercises and yours helped, after the first time there is noticeable improvement. Thank you very much!
@@AskDoctorJo I am doing them nearly every day, the pain is gone and I'm doing it to try to keep the pain in check at this point. Thank you for all that you do, you have been a great help to me!
Thank you very much.. It was so helpful. Before watching the video i was not able to move my waist.. But now i can lift anything and now i am dancing🕺👯
I have central stenosis, not foraminal stenosis and I am wondering if these exercises addresses central stenosis. Doing these exercises will certainly not hurt, so I'll give them a try. Thank you for the effort you put into this post, Dr. Jo!
@@AskDoctorJo my muscles are weak due to which lumbar spine straightening occurs and it is painful and due to uncomfort I m gaining weight too.. kindly suggest me some poses to improve..I
You have a dog so nice my poor dog is looking at me this morning because she want me to take her for a walk but I’m in so much pain I will try this exercise and see if that gets a relief
Your channel is simply great Doctor Jo Thank you. Will the McGill's big 3 suitable for spinal stenosis especially after 8weeks of a decompression surgery?Coz its simply great for lumbar stabilization.
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AskDoctorJo what type of pillow is that? The purple one. Thanks. I’ve recommended your videos to friends and family.
Thank you for spreading the word :-) The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it looks like it’s no longer available. Here’s a link to Amazon for a pillow that looks similar, but I have not tried it out, so I don’t know if it’s as comfortable: amzn.to/36q1gnv (affiliate link)
AskDoctorJo
Where can I get that pillow?
Please see the above comment.
I have Neurofibromatosis , and I have growing tumors that complicate matters in my lumbar spine. The pain is severe.
I do need surgery this summer. If I sit or lay down the pain isn't too severe. But when I stand up , the pain is thru the roof
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So I've been lying around for 12 days in great radiating pain, numbness, fasiculstions in my left leg. My symptoms are consistent with stenosis. My doc is an osteopath, but all he did was give me anti inflammatories and muscle relaxers, which did nothing. This morning i happened across your channel. I felt better almost immediately! I will be doing these for a long time to come im sure. Thanks!
You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.
I've had lumbar stenosis for 20 years. I found instant relief from the glute stretch! Thank you very much!!
You're welcome!
Hi. I have it. I wear a brace everyday. Did you get surgery?
What is the diameter (in mm) do you have
You should get the Nobel Prize.
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Glad to see you here too!
You should turn on comments on your channel sir
Fancy seeing you here!
You have just gotten yourself another subscriber. These are some things that I can do. I have a severe, crushing stenosis, severely degenerated, disc disease, and a curvature of my upper spine. I’m a mess forward, head round, and shoulders raised shoulders. I am going to start off slowly, and try to do some of these because the pain where the stenosis years is excruciating.
Thanks. I hope they help.
Im suffering too and just am wishing you relief. Im going to work on it too
Hi Dr Jo! When I went to my doctor yesterday I was telling her about your you tube channel and excercises for spinal stenosis and she wrote down the info and your name so she could tell her other patients that have it about you!! I told her the excercises were great!
Thank you for sharing!!
You’re the best! Thanks for sharing your expertise with us. I go to PT regularly and yet I always learn something new and beneficial from your videos. You are very gifted and most of all generous to share your time and knowledge for all to benefit. Thanks again!
Thanks, and you're welcome! 😎
I love Dr. Jo. i feel like shes just so personable and the information is quick, clear, and to the point!
Thanks!
Going to give this a shot. I'm in so much pain when walking. I also broke my ankle a couple months ago which isn't helping at all. Thank you
You're welcome. Good luck.
How you doing?
I feel for you.
The only video that has really reduced my pain.... Thanks a lot!!!
You're welcome!
I feel pain on 4th day of doing this exercise
Daily i will do it 2 times a day
Is that will go after 1 week???
Oh man! This is amazing! I'm stretching muscles I had no idea I had. I do deadlifts, squat, and bench press work all the time...but I never had the idea of doing the first three exercises. Thanks again!
You're welcome!
The stretch at 6:10 provided the most relief to my lower back ache!
I've added these to my tool box of pain relief in my recent flair up. The pelvic tilt alone gives me great relief. Thank You!!
You're welcome!
Number two is a game-changer for me
I’m encouraged by all the comments. I am 58 and have cervical and lumbar stenosis. I’m starting these today
Brenda, not sure you'll see this but I'm reading it two years later, how did it work out for you, the exercises ?
Thank u so much .is mild stenosis curable
Good evening mam
Hello! How r u? Iam fine. I have no words to express my gratitude and thanks to you, for your priceless effort and service. May you live long and prosper.
From India 🇮🇳.
You're welcome.
Your video was heaven sent this morning. Thank you
You're welcome.
you are an amazing dr, i wish there were many like you
Thanks.
Doctor Jo thank you so much I followed along with you with this video and I felt instant relief, I have been struggling with this tightening and discomfort for years and have tried different stretches but your expertise and knowledge has given me relief and I thank you endlessly and will continue to incorporate these stretches on a daily basis🙋🏻♀️❣️Thank You‼️
You're welcome! Glad they helped.
I was getting ready to look for these kinds of exercises for Lombard stenosis I am 65 yrs old and have had this pain since grade school. Anyway, it appeared out of nowhere like it was reading my mind, thanks and God bless?
You're welcome.
I just would like to say that you are heaven sent. I had a bad physio experience and I’m a nurse with L4-5 lss. This whole routine is so great. The second exercise brought me so much joy and stretch ! I was shown that a different way where it was exhausting (it was all on the back and crossing a leg to the side). I am looking forward to learn more about your channel and support it!❤
Thanks! I'm glad they are helping.
HI Dr Jo I really liked your video. It showed me a lot of detail on how to do these exercises in the most beneficial way! thanks so much
Thanks, and you're welcome!
Greetings from Ireland, Dr Jo! Thank you so much for your great videos. I love your upbeat disposition, it's a big help too. And I love your dogs and your socks!❤❤
You're welcome, and thanks! 🐾
Dr Jo I love you!! I’m 40 with a 3 year old daughter and my back has been killing me since I got pregnant. Fast forward to 3 months ago I found out I have spinal stenosis and I now go to chiropractic and acupuncture. I was looking for stretches and I’ve watched a few but yours work the best for me. I also love your pup 😂
Thanks! I'm glad they are helping. The pups say, woof (hi)!
Thanx Dr Jo you are amazing ........ really God bless you
You're welcome, and thanks! You too.
Thanks Dr jo i like it. Please tell me about ending part of spinal which is about bttom.
Thank you for your videos. I’ve been through quite a bit of pt but some of these exercises are new for. I’m 64 and I have degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis with scoliosis in that same lumbar area. I spend a lot on of time sitting down but I do stuff still , like knitting. It gets pretty painful but I’m trying to keep chill about it. I love your sidekick.✨✨✨✨
You're welcome, and thanks 🐾
I am sorry to bother you. I am 30 years old and also have scoliosis in the lumbar area which has caused me degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis. I discover it the other day because I could not stand up and walk for more than 2 minutes. Does it get worse over the years? Do you have any advice? Thanks
Dr. Jo, you explained and showed those movements perfectly. I'm going to start what I can today.
Thanks. I hope they help.
@@AskDoctorJo Forgot to tell you Dr. Jo, I just subscribed and liked the video of course !
Thank you!
I have a lumbar spine herniated disc injury. Doctors say to bend backwards and not forwards... But I find it painful to bend backwards and its a relief to ehen I bend forwards... What should I do, I really need help. Thanks
Backwards hurts me too! If it hurts dont do it. This video is excellent
If it hurts then lie down to them press your chest up if the floor to a comfortable arch mine requires pillows to support me as I couldn't incline by much to start but the pain never subsided it does help elevate and make your path to recovery better if you keep up a program
What you describe are symptoms of spinal stenosis. Its also possible to have both sciatica and spinal stenosis making it very tricky to decide what exercises to do
If disk bulge is older back bending will not work
Holy moly this actually helps! Like legit it did, feeling much more comfortable
I think I'll have some good days ahead having viewed this. Thanks a ton!
You're welcome!
Thank you so very much. I finally know what to do to help my stenosis pain as well as a bit of strengthening for my core. I used to be very fit, strong but with stenosis, scoliosis etc it's been difficult to know how to strengthen & not do more harm. Having my pain medication cut in half has left me in great deal of pain so I'm hoping these might help.
You're welcome.
How are u now? Are u thinking of surgery? Im scared of this, just knew that i got this..
@@taguro1006 Hello. No I'm not going to do surgery because I was told from the beginning that there isn't any surgery that would help. Do you have the same spine problems ?
@@karenmessinger9609 yea stenosis, my doc offered me coflex surgery but i think ill get that when i can no longer walk. Lota famous people regret they had surgery. I dont know really i just hope we get rid of this pain someday
@@taguro1006 I'm really sorry. I agree that surgery is last option I'd take. Stenosis is not easy to live with & I have days that my legs hurt so much because of it. Kolodney & prop aren't going to be quick to see that we do get meds back that's for sure.
Dr Jo you are an angel thank you
You're welcome.
Very good and with true safety in mind
Thanks.
Your videos help me a lot, Dr. Jo. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
You're welcome. Glad they have helped.
Thank you very much for putting these videos out, I got an x-ray that shows I have DDD, and during covid, it is difficult and scary going to the hospital to get some information about this, I am grateful for this guidance for exercises for this particular pain problem...so thank you very much :)
You're welcome.
This is great for someone who suffers from chronic pain w/ degenerative disc disease. The pelvic tilt/ab exercises are going to save my lumbar spine. May I ask where you got the awesome purple pillow? That looks amazing for my neck!
Thanks! The one I’m using is called the Womfy, but it looks like it’s no longer available. Here’s a link to Amazon for a pillow that looks similar, but I have not tried it out, so I don’t know if it’s as comfortable: amzn.to/36q1gnv (affiliate link)
You are a miracle worker! TY!
You're welcome!
Obviously, I'm at this great vid because I have stenosis, I also have a belly which I'd like to reduce (as in see some abs) - so in addition to these exercises, what could I safely and painlessly do to see my abs again?
Many thanks !
Excellent explanation. Dr. Dipak H. Dal.
Thanks.
You actually make alot since! Thank you I will give these a try
You're welcome.
Thank you! I'm doing these exercises and getting better.
You're welcome!
Thank you so much..
You're welcome.
Thanks for teaching these exercise , I am 37 yrs age and have lumber stenosis and melopathy horrible spasms in that area and this easis pain a little thanks.
You're welcome.
I hit my head so hard it somehow got through through my spine and I was literally unable to move my head or my arms for a whole day. This helped a little bit, thank you
You're welcome.
Thank you for this! I’m glad I found this!❤
You're welcome!
Thanks for this Dr. Jo!
You’re welcome!
Can excersises for bulging disc & spinal stenosis be done at the same time? Thank you
What’s the answer?
That’s a gorgeous lion 🦁🌊💖
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Спасибо! Очень полезная информация! Попробую тоже сделать.
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Thanks
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Really great Thankyou
You're welcome.
Thank you doctor jo it's reduced my pain lot.but i have a question can spinal stenosis cause the black skin on the spine?
Wow marami na mn ako natutunan sa pinanood kung video about sciatica. Kasi gusto ko matutunan kung paano mawala ang sakit na katulad ng ganyan .ngayon at alam ko na paano ko gagawin para sa akin at sa lahat na gusto gumaling .thank you
You're welcome.
Thank you doctor Jo
You're welcome.
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge. I really like your teaching style and detailed instructions.
You're welcome, and thanks!
Woowwww... All i can say is wow it really reduced the pain on my first try. Thanks a lot.
You're welcome.
That feels extreeemely good and relaxing, thanks Doc😌💛
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Nice work
Thanks.
Thanks Dr Jo
You're welcome.
Thanks you it was of great help to me.🧎♀️
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OMG Doctor jo unbelievable instant relief thank you so much❤ ❤❤
You're welcome!
Just did it. Thanks for the tutorial
You're welcome.
Thanks it is helping me a lot... I was suffering for horrible pain in my back still I have but I doing this from last 3 days and relief is almost more than 60 %. Thanks a lot 😊
You're welcome.
Like from India ..sis
thanks it worked
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Oh wow I didn’t think this would work but it did, thank you very much. Saved me a ton of pain!
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Yes very good Dr Jo. My chiropractor shows me the same exercises
swietne cwiczenia , jestem bardzo malo rozciagnieta , w wiekszosci cwiczen mam problemy przez bardzo dlugie nogi , te cwiczenia sa idealne dla mnie , dziekuje , namaste ❤️
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omg - GORGEOUS DOG!
Thank you for this video, and for your love for Cali 🐶!
You're welcome, and thanks! 🐾
Thank you ❤️
You’re welcome.
Dr Jo, this is brilliant. This is maybe the third or fourth time when I needed PT exercises and yours helped, after the first time there is noticeable improvement. Thank you very much!
You're welcome!
@@AskDoctorJo I am doing them nearly every day, the pain is gone and I'm doing it to try to keep the pain in check at this point. Thank you for all that you do, you have been a great help to me!
@@queenieburgers50 You're welcome! I'm glad they have helped.
May Allah Bless You For helping people
Thank you.
Thank you very much doc. U gave me hope ...
You’re welcome.
Great! Thank you for the thorough explanations!
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Excited to try your exercises - hoping for pain relief and creating new strength! Thank you!!
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Good job
Thank you very much
You're welcome.
Thank you... God bless you😇
You're welcome, and thanks.
You're the best!
Thanks!
Thank you very much..
It was so helpful.
Before watching the video i was not able to move my waist..
But now i can lift anything and now i am dancing🕺👯
You're welcome.
Amazing
Thanks.
Thank you 😊 🇬🇧
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Hi thanks for that how long does it takes to get better
You are an angel sent from heaven ma’am
Thank you Dr. Jo for this video!😊
🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸
You're welcome!
I have central stenosis, not foraminal stenosis and I am wondering if these exercises addresses central stenosis. Doing these exercises will certainly not hurt, so I'll give them a try. Thank you for the effort you put into this post, Dr. Jo!
You're welcome. They should still help.
@@AskDoctorJo Thank you for your reply, dear Doctor Jo!
@@dennisbosworth3665 You're welcome. Good luck!
😊 THANK YOU
You’re welcome!
I have lumbar instability and this helps me! thanks!!!!
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@@AskDoctorJo my muscles are weak due to which lumbar spine straightening occurs and it is painful and due to uncomfort I m gaining weight too.. kindly suggest me some poses to improve..I
All these help a lot
Thank you so much
God Bless You Jo 💜
You're welcome, and thanks.
Thank you!!!! 🧡
You're welcome!
You have a dog so nice my poor dog is looking at me this morning because she want me to take her for a walk but I’m in so much pain I will try this exercise and see if that gets a relief
I hope it helps.
Plzz let me those exercises which are contraindicated for spinal stenosis.
Where did you get that pillow?
Yes, I want that pillow too!
Thank you dr to sharing this Vedio. Always stay blessed.
You're welcome, and thanks.
Thank you thank you thank you
Your channel is simply great Doctor Jo Thank you.
Will the McGill's big 3 suitable for spinal stenosis especially after 8weeks of a decompression surgery?Coz its simply great for lumbar stabilization.
Good example
Thanks.
Thanks a lot for the instructions.. I have been looking for a solution.
You're welcome.
What if you have sciatica too? Are these ok to do?