Ive had pain for 3 years, For the last 2 months I’ve been doing McKenzie exercises and have seen major improvements, Don’t lose hope. I almost did. I’ll continue to get better 👍🏼
Hermano Nero thanks for sharing your problem my husband is ongoing treatment and in a lot of pain it's been 16 weeks now What a nightmare will check out McKenzie treatment UK 🤞hope you get better soon 💕
Shezza 69years young Yes McKenzie method works for me too. However if I stop my daily routine for too long (or sit too much) the symptoms come back. PT for life. I also have a way to do daily decompression in my home which is a game changer. I try to walk 100 miles per month. I don’t want surgery, then another, then another. That is a huge motivator for me. I hope PT can help - it usually does if a person is consistent, a healthy weight, and watches their sitting time. I cheer you on!
ForgiveAndLove09 thank you for caring 💕it has been a nightmare but your right about not sitting too long my hubby and I are careful not to get into that routine he has had an injection in the spine last month and it has been a godsend he just needs to build up his muscle in left leg now and hopefully it is on the mend 🤞we feel so lucky when I read about other cases bless you all I hope and pray you will all find relief from this terrible condition Lv Sher 💞xx
Mine took two and a half years to heal😨....Im just thankful and thank Jesus everyday that it healed❤ (update) 2023....Everything is still fine...There were many times I.thought this is it for life....dont.give up hope and talk to Jesus (nutrition, NO REFINED CARBS, excercise, hydration and rest...then hope for the best..yes that rhymes😅😆👍
I lived with chronic pain for over a decade. I took up cycling 6 months ago and did a recent stint of 7 weeks in physical therapy and i'm 95% pain free now. I had spent the last 13 years living a sedentary life and my back was in worse shape because of the sitting then it ever was from the lifting I'd done in the paramedic career that caused the herniations. Follow your doctor's advice, but, if you CAN be more active, I highly recommend finding something you enjoy doing, be it cycling, swimming, whatever, and doing it RELIGIOUSLY. Also, continue the stretches your PT gives you -- don't blow them off! Those seemingly simple stretches have given me my life back.
I am currently 38 years old. At age 20 I herniated L4-L5. The nerve pain was severe enough, and it had persisted long enough (6months) that my Dr referred me to a neurosurgeon and we discussed surgery. The surgeon recommended waiting it out a little longer, and within about 6 months I had made a complete recovery. I still am prone to back injury; I’m fairly active. But the most important things I have found to manage pain and prevent injury the last 18 years has been maintaining a healthy body weight, and keeping my trunk strong with planks and body weight squats, push-ups, etc. I found these videos recently because I’m in a bout of back pain brought on by long hours of sitting for work and not exercising, but once again I’m optimistic that I can get back to normal.
At the age of 25 I messed up a disc in my lower back pretty gnarly like. It took about 2 years of intense physical therapy regiments to completely heal. And the nerve sheathing is for sure messed up to this day. I would say the best way to heal is to go on a very long walk (10-15 kilometers) everyday for about 30 days. Until I started doing this I didn’t see a permanent change in my sciatica symptoms. This is your best bet. Happy Walking.
Hello, I have a question, You didn't feel pain when you were on walking or the next day? I have a L5-S1 herniated disc since like 5 months and I don't feel so much pain to sleep or when I'm sit. But when I'm stand just a few minutes, I get worse like 7 days to not feel my leg heavy and tingling...And talking about walking, I can't even walk more than 5 minutes to get worse...Is really frustrating.
@@niladridevidasih82 Yes my friend...Now I'm proving with Ozonotherapy, and infiltration directly and near in the zone (paravertebral muscles), just the 1st session today. If it's works for me, I can tell you the results cause are at least 8 infiltrations
@@felipenavarrete7337 I've been having Traumeel injections, which is a lot cheaper than the office therapy in my area and they helped a lot, as long as I don't overdo it!
@@niladridevidasih82 Great! I haven't noticed any improved in all this time, I have to do surgery I think :( Tell me, did you do that injections directly in the intervertebral disc?
I was diagnosed with 2 herniated discs in my lower lumbar...exactly L4-5..I was also diagnosed with an inflamed sciatic nerve. That was 10 years ago and I'm ok but I absolutely watch how I treat my back because when I do too much that's when my back kills me. Yesterday was one of those days when I thought for sure the disc would touch a nerve because that's crazy pain!! There is hope if you've been recently diagnosed...if you don't have back issues....be grateful!!!
Never been in so much pain. Saddle pain and shooting down thigh to knee. Tingling in shins. Finally got relief from an epidural and will continue for two more months. Great explanation. Thank you, I got more information from you than I did visiting the ER (nearly blacked out from pain), the ortho, and the pain doctor. I would gladly take a kicked in the nuts daily than go thru this amount of pain.
I know herniated discs. As a past bodybuilder and powerlifter I have had more than one herniated disc, the first one being a little over 40 years ago. I was lucky enough to find a good chiropractor. Besides his adjustments he gave me the McKenzie exercises and have never had surgery. I still get adjusted to prevent any 'flare-ups' and do those exercises every day.
Been dealing with 2 herniated discs now for 4 months it’s 24/7 pain it’s physically and mentally draining. Currently doing spinal decompression therapy hopefully it helps
Speed up the healing with an inversion table. Mine was an astonishing help. I feel some stiffness every time which tells me it's beneficial. Edit: pain-free in two weeks
For all Patients out there with such a problem: It will heal...no matter how big the suffer & pain is... had the last 2 years 4 issues because I was to lazy to stretch and went right out to lift weights (even had same issues with simple work in the household), I am now 38. Never had any issue before with bulging discs. What helps is consistent training. in my case: Martial Arts & Bodybuilding
Tysm! I have a bulged disk bcs I lifted something heavy the wrong way. What did you do to recover? Can I go to the gym directly or should I heal completely first?
@@nidhigupta1727 Hi, wishing you immediate recovery, First: take neurobian injection once a week and one tablet deanexit, after that will make the right exercises, I used to have 5 bulge disc
@@salmanabualsameed5514 plz tell me if I have protrusion and I fell better and the pain goes .. Will my protrusion get back to normal ?.. And another Q ..Is the possibility of getting injured again like a normal person?
@@omarsamy122 take neurobian injection once a week and do McKenzie Exercises ( not all Mckenzie, only the one you feel comfortable with, follow up the matter with tight &tone + pop and brad, wishing you an immediate recovery ( keep doing the exercises for at least one year)
A tip, when mentioning other videos you have done like here where you bring up the one you did on “finding a McKenzie therapist” you should put it on the video at the end so users can click and watch. This is not only incredibly helpful for your viewers but also keeps people on your content longer which is something that RUclips lives and rewards with more organic reach. Lastly, you should also put that link in the show notes or written resources of the video for users for all of the same reasons. I do this foe a living and hope this all helps and keep putting out helpful content! I’m dealing with a miserable herniated discs and sciatic problem for 2 months and your content has been extremely helpful! Thank you!
I’m 27 and I have this problem rn. For the last three years actually. But the inversion table and a pillow under the lower back at night helps. I’m a roofer but just taking it slow for now
Its diet related and lifestyle like playing comp games ...thats defo a part of it and prob taking vaccines as a baby and taking antibiotics for a sorethroat...its the new generation
Yes it can heal, I have proof from old mri I had done about 10 years ago from a previous back injury. that disc bulge is gone, with time and physical therapy., even though they told me I needed surgery. i had to recently get a mri done for a new back problem, that is hitting my sciatic nerve, and compared the 2 mri. Old bulge is gone, this new one is a totally different area. It just sucks dealing with the pain, so most people rush to get surgery, which should be a last resort. I’m dealing with terrible sciatica pain in my left leg now. I had it last year, got better in about 2 months, but now 6 months later I think I re injured it. I had pain that felt like someone was cutting my leg off. Just terrible. I was hoping to pass out before ever feeling that much pain, but it just didn’t happen. Getting better now every day. Seeing chiropractor, doing decompression, and acupuncture to relieve the tense muscles in my left leg and but.
Just diagnosed a few days ago, but had lower back pain for many years. The difference now is the hip and leg pain. So how do you know when you have nerve damage? I had nerve issues years ago on another area and Doctors said it was for live. Well, a few months later without medications it started to get better and is 100% gone for the last 6-7 years.
I had a Herniated Disc that took 5 months to recover from.. then was fine for 6 months and got sloppy and thought I would be fine again without any issues. Well it happened again because I thought I was in the clear. Once this happens to you make sure you don’t stop practicing good posture and exercise or it will come back trust me !
Yup, I know. Mine came back yesterday after about 3 years. I too got sloppy. Ate bad, gained some weight, stopped any exercise and now I’m back to square one and so mad at myself!!
Thanks Chaps I’m in the UK and herniated my 4/5 disc at the start of Nov. Walking has become easier in the last week or so. I’m now seeing a physio (not as famous as you two 😂) which is also helping. Thought I’d be over it in a week or two, how wrong I was 😳. Keep positive 💪🏼👌🙌
I think mine healed just today actually. It was about 5 to 5 and a half years ago that I injured my back. So mine was really bad i mean this was by far one of the worst or things I've ever had to go through besides breaking my left arm or something else excruciatingly painful as well. But my arm healed in 4 weeks other things like burns healed faster than 5 and a half years of hell. I really am glad this guy healed and I am glad for others like ne too who have healed just wanted to tell someone that my back got better and I'm do glad that these comments are so great with positivity I honestly thought discs bevef healed but I just didn't know they did bit you really have to wait a long long time and protect your back as well. God bless you all, and esiecially tge people like je who have seemingly miraculously healed as well ok take care and God bless.
I'm 17 years old It has been almost 3 years my back was hurting, but me as well as my parents ignored it because I used to play mobile games alot, and they thought that the pain was due to my improper posture and didn't took serious. But 6 months ago when I was at school I lost my control with my leg I was not able to sit properly, then when I went at hospital I was diagnosed with L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc bulge with nerve compression. It's been 2 months I have been following the medicine prescribed by the doctor and the pain has 30 % releif as compared to the pain I used to feel before.. I pray to God no one gets this kind of disease. I hope I will get well soon as soon as possible..
How long should a disc herniation be cured? I have been walking a lot for a year and I do exercises to strengthen the muscles but I still have a problem standing for a long time and sitting and I have dizziness.Thanks a lot 🥺
Had a lamenectomy from herniated disc's 2 years ago. They said if I don't watch it I will be fusing in the near future. Skip to 3 days ago I woke up in agonizing pain and felt paralyzed. I couldn't even log roll to get out of bed, literally took me 45 mins of fighting my hardest to get to my feet. I've been doing brad and bobs exercises since that day and can walk again with some what tolerable pain. These exercises do help. I am a Glazier for a living( set large interior and exterior units of glass and architectural metals by hand most the time, units weighing up to 350 lbs on a daily basis) take care of your back and body. It can literally ruin your life. Follow these awesome exercises to the T. And good luck
@@tillyforth8648 yep. It’s been 16 months and I still have issues with pain. It’s def not as much as before, gets a little better each month, but 6-8 weeks is a joke
@@cryptobunny2506 im sick of researching it and finding the ‘usually resolves itself or with physio after 6-8 weeks” NO IT DOES NOT. Haha. I’m on gabapentin now which has helped me a little but if I don’t take it on time I’m in agony and I have a lot of spasms recently. I’ve lost all feeling in one foot now too. It’s ridiculous! I feel your pain. I wish mine would get a little better but it’s the same or worse every day. I look after 6 kids 11 hours a day too so I never get to rest. If someone tells me pain is all in the mind one more time I may commit a crime too, ha!
Im on this herniated disc now. Just got discharged from the hospital after epidural injection as the pain subsided. But there is still a bit of pain everytime i sit, stand and walk. I'm hoping for strength improvement on my leg as it still 50% less compared to other leg. I'm avoiding surgery, this kind of video and information gives me hope. Thanks
Mine took six months to heal and after one year iam hit again..!! 😢😢... Now i need to do physio again and it might take another six months to heal.. The physio said, though you are pain free and think you are alright... It usually takes more than two years for the disc to really heal and fix itself.. So iam not going to take any chances this time... For next two years iam going to be extra careful not to twist or turn drastically, only the physio recommended stretches only including Mckenzie method , also called "The cobra pose ".
thanks for the inspiration! turning to your videos & exercises in the hope of avoiding surgery. I’m wondering if you could (someday) talk a bit more on the loss of muscle control (ie not able to calf raise w/left leg) resulting from a herniated disc and ways to improve such issues through less invasive regimes before having to resort to neurosurgery
Had sciatic issues with a herniated disc for about 8 months. WALK! listen everything things these guys say and all the other RUclips videos sure but you need walk at least 30 mins everyday. Muscle relaxers can help too.
@@cp1048 for my wife and I, it was. I expect it had something to do with different muscle groups compensating for lack of strength caused by nerve impingements. But I am also not a doctor haha.
I bailed hay on my uncle's farm when I was a kid. 12 years old I could chuck a 100 pound bail 8 feet in the air. No wonder my L5/S1 disk blows out every once in awhile but it always heals. I bought a $100 inversion table from Walmart a few years back and it has paid for itself many times over.
This was helpful and informative. A question I have: I've had bouts of sciatica on and off for seven years. Currently continuing pain for nine months (had a microdiscotomy 4 1/2 weeks ago, and re-herniated. Same disk, but different location). I've seen various doctors/surgeons, and I always say that it hurts less, or not at all (this is pain in my right thigh) when I ride my bicycle. And not one doctor has commented on that. I'm wondering if you have any insights here (of course, I've been off my bike for five months. Which is difficult, since I normally ride 12 - 15 hours weekly). Thanks for listening!
If you put on back braces like the horizon lso 627 wear it religiously i mean hours and hours if yiur stubborn and if it's not getting better don't be afraid of surgery. If I were in yiur shoes I would get immediate surgery. If doctors are discouraging ignore them disregard etc believe on yourself that yes I can heal with the right proper treatment which j believe is minimally invasive spine surgery very soon. Also tge more time passing the more iT may get worse. Also if I were you imo I would not workout or do any physical stuff barely at all. Not because yiur lazy but because yiu have a serious injury that is very powerful and not good ok be careful snd how bless you friend I hope and I know you'll recover ok be careful ❤.
After 14 years my L4-L5 disc is so deteriorated that it's bone on bone. I wish exercise could fix it but it can't. I exercised in a pool for years, to no avail. Time for surgery. :(
I hope you're surgery goes well. And please comment back. I'm curious about your results and type of surgical intervention that provides you with relief. Please get well soon.
@@KuchKahaniyan That is terrible advice. Some people end up requiring surgery. Many do not. Why would anyone opt for the surgery route without first trying non surgical solutions. It's stupid and lazy.
Get yourself a disc replacement, itll save you a lot of grief, don't bother with a bone fusion, that ain't worth it, research your surgeon, make sure he knows his shit, you'll be fine.
I’m 27 and the pain has been there for 5-6 years… It was getting better at one point but acupuncture brought the pain back worse than ever. Over the last 2 years it got a bit better but it still hurts like crazy at times…. Not really sure what to do….I’m young but I feel old…
I woke up today feeling really energetic, and after cleaning the kitchen I felt a sharp pain in my lower back that went to my knee, I will be honest. I don't want to be in pain for the rest of my life
I operate equipment and have most of my life. I have a piece that is broken right above my disk. It has now got into my nerve causing pain. Will my spine or bone heal on its own? I'm 44 and sit for about 10 hrs a day. Thanks for any advice.
The good thing about those exercises is one can at least try them to see if they help. Observing the normal cautions should avoid any worsening and they give hope and may work (they have for me).
I've had a herniated disc for longer than i might think. I'm only 17 but i have 3 herniated discs, one is pressing on my nerve so it's shaped like a crescent. My doc said that she's surprised i'm not in more pain. I think it happened because of a few reasons. I never got enough exercise as a kid, i was gaming all day, like 8 hour sessions sometimes. I ate too much and now i'm heavily overweight. I overexterted myself with various exercises and volleyball.
@@deadsoul4797 I'm going to surgery in three days and then it's a month of meticulous recovery. Only thing i'm scared of is the doctors messing up my nerve but meh
@@hansuilija6605 itni choti umar mai surgery vo bhi back ki achi nhi hai . U r younger and by doing exercise it will heal . It will take time but avoid surgery . Pgi chandigarh mai mujhe bhi surgery ko bola tha lekin then i visit dmc chandigarh where they recommended the second last option of epidural injection . After that iam doing exercise and also healing . Most of the people jinko surgery recommend hoti hai disc prblm mai they just avoid it and with time are healing . U should loose ur weight and should go for other options. Epidural injection costs me almost 8to 9 thousand rupees . If ur condition is severe then u should ask for it instead of going for surgery at such a young age . So just prevent it.
@@deadsoul4797 Thing is, it's way too big to go away on it's own. My doctor told me that it's sad that it has to be operated on. The other herniations are more likely to go away on their own so they're leaving them alone for now. I live in Finland so medical bills aren't that enormous.
Well after ALL those Years of HEAVY duty Work at Reno Depot...I Finally HURT my Lower BACK..And yes I have Sciatica..And Had TROUBLE going to the Washroom..Bowl movement is weak..But PEEING is FINE.. 😫😫😑😑
when i have proper posture the pain is gone, but my muscles get tired from holding the proper position. should i do weight lifting to make it easy to hold?
I still have slipped disc/sciatica and it's already 6 months. Really painful during prolonged sitting and standing. I went to pt sessions but due to lack of financial I stopped it. Hope this heal asap since I really need to work to pay my everyday needs.
@@Ledeluz I'm not over weight I'm in my 40s,to me I don't believe weight is the problem at the start I could not do exerise at all, have you tryed sitting exerices it helped at first and hot water bottles on the lower back, I had to stay on my kitchen chair for 4weeks like that the pain was agonising
@@tinaquinn9689 I'm doing the exercises the pt told me. Core exercises to be specific. Anyway, thanks for checking on my comment. Really hoping for a fast recovery.
I have been dealing with this for 3 weeks. I have finally found some relief by using the McKenzie exercises. But my thigh is very numb. It’s not weak, but VERY numb. Should I be alarmed by this? and the numbness is isolated to my thigh only.
Bob Trenwith Yes, I had a really great neuro and back surgeon examine my back and do more than one MRI. She never hit her brakes. I unfortunately saw her coming and tensed up which made it worse. I did years of physical therapy. I was a physical dynamo prior to the accident. I still have days that are better than others. The big concern which is the only thing that I will go on the operating table for is the narrowing of the space around my cord. I have almost no empty space and my toes are numb a lot of the time. I still go to the gym and do the recumbent bike. Thank you both for sharing all your brilliant education with us. 💖
Do lower back problems often come from a sagging mattress? Back mainly hurts after sleeping. And does lifting weights cause lower back pains? I never had back issues until I started lifting. Coincidence?
It was happened 5 years ago. Now its happening again! 😥 I am on bed for 7 days now. Pray for me! 5 years ago when I got this , it was taken almost 6-12 months, I have forgotten the exact time to recover. Note: I understand that it can't be recover 100%. But if you are careful it will not be serious and it will not be problem for you.. but it will live in your body for lifetime! So be careful! Thank you.
I damaged mine in 88. Wish I had known this then. No insurance so never went to Dr. I believe now if I had did a chiropractor and exercises, I might not be a broken 59 Year old man
Idk if you guys would see this, but my pysio therapist said u need lumbar stabilization ok thats been good but I have pain in my left area lower lumbar. It does not go my leg or something. He said you must lie down and lush ur leg against the wall paralel
I had an L5S1 herniation, the pain is gone for a year now but I have limited feel in my left foot. It's numb along the outside and up above the heel. Can damaged nerves heal?
Just found your videos today, they have helped already. Last Sunday ended up with severe pain from herniated disk and sciatica, I had warm Ning signs and ignored them till they took me down. Today I did some of the excercises, the one where you lay flat on stomach and lift, it helped so much, will continue to do it. Question, at first when if happened I could not barely walk, when is the right time to start doing the excercise? Do I wait a few days or try to do them right away?
Do as much as you possibly can even on the first day but obviously do not I repeat do not try to extend your motion when you feel pain. very very limited when you first start.
Brad doesn’t have a disk at all at L4-L5? Has he done a video about this? How does it limit him? Are his vertebrae fused? I’d love to hear more about this.
Not sure if these fine gentlemen answer questions but mine has been bad on and off for over 10 years now. Was told it will subside or burst within 2 years but hasn't. Should I just keep stretching and keeping active or seek a repeat MRI?
I had disc dececation and disk bulge in l5, l5 s1with sciatica in left leg and mild bulge at neck c3-c7 , I had alot of pain for 1 and half months, now after ayurvedic panchakarma treatment and medicine, I started walking daily and doing physico exercises (which i learnt from some RUclips channels) fixed my issue, Trust me now i'am able to bend forward , run and able to do normal activities and feel no pain, iam planning to go back to Gym again , (ofcourse doctor suggested me to lift low weight and have support belt) Iam commenting because before few days ,im searching for others stories that how they got healed, how much time it they took to completely heal, but everyone need solution, once they healed they vanish from RUclips 😬 , so iam sharing my story that yeah healing is possible
Thank you so much for this video, I have exactly this problem x 2 with sciatica that will not go away. Looking up the McKinsey exercise video that yall have.
Platelet rich plasma PRP injections are a great healing options for bulge, herniated discs Unfortunately, it has to be done by a chronic pain clinic which is mostly covered, but takes a very long time to get in. Naturopath in Canada doing it and have lots of time, but aren't covered by the extended health insurance policies, i had to pay it all myself but I can function pain free again!!! 👍👍🤗🤗👍👍
I am 18 and I just had slip disc I also received a steroid injection as treatment as my pain was not going away, as you said the slip disc can be fixed by that exercise, do I need to avoid playing football (soccer) after I am healed or is it ok.
Hey did steroid injection work for you? I got one 5 days ago and I've started to notice big difference in pain. Almost 70% relief. Will I get 100% relief from steroid injection?
@@Statistica101 Yes I think so, I had taken it about 6 months ago, currently I am able to do pushups, squats, pull ups, jumping and martial arts but currently not able to kick with my initial power but preety sure I will be able to do it soon. I was able to start these very very slowly from after about one month of the treatment. Also while you recover refrain from bending with your back, sitting with improper back posture and doing abdominal workouts instead try to do physiotherapy everyday and you will see rapid results.
I’ve had intense sciatica down left leg for 5 months I couldn’t walk some days but last week bought a inversion table it is already relieved the pain now it’s more tolerable some days it does flare up but it’s not consistent every second of the day like it was before the table
I see a lot of comments of people with low back pain, and I'd like to share this with you, if you allow me. Low back pain, when it does not cause loss of strength and sensation in the lower extremities, is then called A-specific. Sure there's an anatomical component in the pain but, most of the times, your pain experience is caused by multiple factors. ALSO psychological ones. I know well that back pain can turn your life into a living hell, but please do not lose hope. Visit your physio, get advice, inform yourself, but most importantly.. Move! Just take a walk, go for a cycle, a swim or literally anything that gets you moving and feeling well. You will see that slowly (but sometimes faster than you may expect) you will be back functioning at your best! The worst things for you are: inactivity, negative mindset, reliance on painkillers, bad habits. Therapy definitely helps, but is YOU who has to do the hardest part. And YOU can do it!
@@KuchKahaniyan thanks for your reply. I see your point, and it makes sense. What I wanted to share with this community is the fact that according to MRI I have 2 annular lesions with caudal migration of nucleus pulposus and root compression, and I've been living with it for 10 years. Even if I had a lot of pain in the past, now my activity level has probably never been higher, and I have absolutely no pain or limitation in anything. My point is that every patient is different. Surgery can be an option, yes, but I suppose conservative treatment is the first route to take.
@@KuchKahaniyan Yes of course! I do run twice a week and train in the gym 2-3 times a week. Last summer I completed a 800km 30 day hike with a 12kg backpack without symptoms connected to back pain. I've never been into high impact or team sports, so I don't know how my body would cope with them. And to be fair I am a bit scared of so called "damaging" exercises such as kettlebell swings, deadlift or sit ups. Might well be able to do them without issues, but I am genuinely a bit scared so I never tried them out. About the MRI I can't tell you much details as I'm not a radiologist, all I can do is read the written report.
@@KuchKahaniyan Apologies, I forgot to answer to "How did I get pain free". I was treated by an excellent physio. Through plenty of mobility exercises, spinal mobilizations, mcKenzie extensions, stretching, motor control exercises and walks. After the first acute episode, it took me about 5 months to go full pain free. To be fair, symptoms sometimes come back (roughly every 6-8 months), but when they do they are minimally limiting and last maximum 1 week!
I injured my lower spine in highschool weight lifting. L4 L5 S1 bulging discs. Severe sciatic pain for a couple years. Just wanted to say, it does get better eventually, there is hope. Try to stay away from opiates, learned that lesson the hard way.
I’m 17 and have been taking opiates every 6 hours. May you elaborate on your experience with them? I don’t want to become dependent on them and I don’t think I have because all I want is to be off meds and healed
👍👍👍👍👍had a fall in June 2021 iam starting to heal from a hernatic disk, I just started physical therapy 😷😁Thanks for the video but I eat a lot of antiinflammatory foods too, lots of green foods now.
Nope. Don't let these clickbait videos fool you. I've had a herniated disc for 18 years. It ain't going away because some RUclips doctor says so. Tried all the videos. They only offer temporary relief but the videos promise permanent relief so you'll watch them.
if the sciatic nerve gets stuck / irritated in the back it can radiate to the foot right ?? But can it be the other way round also ? something is wrong with the Achilles and that would cause your backbones to get irritated ?
I have weakness in my feet and legs. Pain is very high. And unrelenting. I can tough out the pain but I'm definitely having nerves pinched. I'll get my mri in two months and I'll be able to start treatment finally! Will I be able to avoid surgery?
So after my 1st surgery, L4,L5 lower lumbar,7yrs later,,the excruciating pain,pinched nerves,numbness, tingling, no medications, nor visits,,knowing I need a doctors care,meds and nother surgery..how or what is a best then fusion?????????????
I have a bulg disc my L5 L4 doctor said I have a drop Foot but no pain on my back or foot can it heal my it self Or what exercise can I do for it. I trust and my lord but sometimes the lord will uesd doctor's to help us please Advice
@@jessejames6123 my herniated disc and sciatica got better but not 100% healed. If you have the same issues, switch your chair to a cheap solid one you can buy from Ikea for like 10 USD - no cushion or anything that softens it. Sit with a wider stance than you normally would to give yourself more support and distribute your weight. Do planks, wall sits, push-ups and deadlift a light weight but make yourself do a hip-hinge with your back totally neutral. When you're standing, imagine you're trying to tear a piece of paper with your feet by spreading them away from each other - you should feel your glutes tensing. It's not quick process but it will work if you do it right. The type of seat and time spent sitting are really important factors though
@@jessejames6123 hope it works out for you mate, I've had it a while and people were giving me all kinds of advice. Don't give up hope. One other thing, you might want to try is to avoid bread/pastries and milk. Just keep the diet pretty green, some apple cider vinegar and turmeric to help keep inflammation at bay and let your body heal. I've also started sleeping more on my side with a pillow between my knees. This is all anecdotal, but hope it helps
@@GP-ii1eg I heard diet does involve with certain pains in the body. I'll have to experiment and see what works for me. I hope u heal up 100 percent too, man cheers
Any suggestions on the best way to eat ? I have a hard time sitting up for too long and therefore have to lay down which is bad for the digestive system
I m 43 yr / male I have DDD of L4 n L5 since 3 to 4 months. I get worse when I sit continuously for 3 to 4 hours , I feel like tingling and numbness in my left foot. Can it be cured of naturally without surgery. If yes how long should I wait . ! Psychologically I m feeling like I m going in depression. Plz advice me . Will be great full to u.....
Ive had pain for 3 years, For the last 2 months I’ve been doing McKenzie exercises and have seen major improvements, Don’t lose hope. I almost did. I’ll continue to get better 👍🏼
Hermano Nero thanks for sharing your problem my husband is ongoing treatment and in a lot of pain it's been 16 weeks now
What a nightmare will check out McKenzie treatment UK 🤞hope you get better soon 💕
Shezza 69years young
Yes McKenzie method works for me too. However if I stop my daily routine for too long (or sit too much) the symptoms come back. PT for life. I also have a way to do daily decompression in my home which is a game changer. I try to walk 100 miles per month. I don’t want surgery, then another, then another. That is a huge motivator for me.
I hope PT can help - it usually does if a person is consistent, a healthy weight, and watches their sitting time.
I cheer you on!
ForgiveAndLove09 thank you for caring 💕it has been a nightmare but your right about not sitting too long my hubby and I are careful not to get into that routine he has had an injection in the spine last month and it has been a godsend he just needs to build up his muscle in left leg now and hopefully it is on the mend 🤞we feel so lucky when I read about other cases bless you all I hope and pray you will all find relief from this terrible condition Lv Sher 💞xx
Try a teeter
were you at the point of having numbness and weakness when you started that?
Mine took two and a half years to heal😨....Im just thankful and thank Jesus everyday that it healed❤ (update) 2023....Everything is still fine...There were many times I.thought this is it for life....dont.give up hope and talk to Jesus (nutrition, NO REFINED CARBS, excercise, hydration and rest...then hope for the best..yes that rhymes😅😆👍
That’s nice to read. Gives me hope!
Hey man would you please let me know what you did and didn't do. I do physical therapy from home everyday feels better
thx... here's hope!
Man, I got another 2 years to go.
How do you know it heal?
I lived with chronic pain for over a decade. I took up cycling 6 months ago and did a recent stint of 7 weeks in physical therapy and i'm 95% pain free now. I had spent the last 13 years living a sedentary life and my back was in worse shape because of the sitting then it ever was from the lifting I'd done in the paramedic career that caused the herniations. Follow your doctor's advice, but, if you CAN be more active, I highly recommend finding something you enjoy doing, be it cycling, swimming, whatever, and doing it RELIGIOUSLY. Also, continue the stretches your PT gives you -- don't blow them off! Those seemingly simple stretches have given me my life back.
Absolutely can heal from protrusion and rupture! Keep moving.
Hard Truths you think so?
Hard Truths a rupture can heal?
can you heal if you're at the point of numbness and weakness?
But how? Thats the million dollar question. How did you do it
@@ambermarie1382 How do you feel now?
I am currently 38 years old. At age 20 I herniated L4-L5. The nerve pain was severe enough, and it had persisted long enough (6months) that my Dr referred me to a neurosurgeon and we discussed surgery. The surgeon recommended waiting it out a little longer, and within about 6 months I had made a complete recovery. I still am prone to back injury; I’m fairly active. But the most important things I have found to manage pain and prevent injury the last 18 years has been maintaining a healthy body weight, and keeping my trunk strong with planks and body weight squats, push-ups, etc. I found these videos recently because I’m in a bout of back pain brought on by long hours of sitting for work and not exercising, but once again I’m optimistic that I can get back to normal.
You can. I wont give you the sob story, just know that you can heal! You will get better. Just don’t give up!
This gives me hopes.... Thank you
But how? 😔
Share your story
Thank you. I’m miserable
@@Keykey2025 im miserable too. did you improve.
Absolutely! Keep moving, strengthen your core, drink lots of water, sunlight, right diet, DO NOT BEND! Be careful with proper movement!
At the age of 25 I messed up a disc in my lower back pretty gnarly like. It took about 2 years of intense physical therapy regiments to completely heal. And the nerve sheathing is for sure messed up to this day.
I would say the best way to heal is to go on a very long walk (10-15 kilometers) everyday for about 30 days. Until I started doing this I didn’t see a permanent change in my sciatica symptoms.
This is your best bet. Happy Walking.
Hello, I have a question, You didn't feel pain when you were on walking or the next day? I have a L5-S1 herniated disc since like 5 months and I don't feel so much pain to sleep or when I'm sit. But when I'm stand just a few minutes, I get worse like 7 days to not feel my leg heavy and tingling...And talking about walking, I can't even walk more than 5 minutes to get worse...Is really frustrating.
@@felipenavarrete7337 I also cannot walk for very long I get heavy, tingling leg and it feels so bad.
@@niladridevidasih82 Yes my friend...Now I'm proving with Ozonotherapy, and infiltration directly and near in the zone (paravertebral muscles), just the 1st session today. If it's works for me, I can tell you the results cause are at least 8 infiltrations
@@felipenavarrete7337 I've been having Traumeel injections, which is a lot cheaper than the office therapy in my area and they helped a lot, as long as I don't overdo it!
@@niladridevidasih82 Great! I haven't noticed any improved in all this time, I have to do surgery I think :( Tell me, did you do that injections directly in the intervertebral disc?
I was diagnosed with 2 herniated discs in my lower lumbar...exactly L4-5..I was also diagnosed with an inflamed sciatic nerve. That was 10 years ago and I'm ok but I absolutely watch how I treat my back because when I do too much that's when my back kills me. Yesterday was one of those days when I thought for sure the disc would touch a nerve because that's crazy pain!! There is hope if you've been recently diagnosed...if you don't have back issues....be grateful!!!
Never been in so much pain. Saddle pain and shooting down thigh to knee. Tingling in shins. Finally got relief from an epidural and will continue for two more months. Great explanation. Thank you, I got more information from you than I did visiting the ER (nearly blacked out from pain), the ortho, and the pain doctor. I would gladly take a kicked in the nuts daily than go thru this amount of pain.
Going through this now. Thought passing a kidney stone was bad til this happened.
Still have tingling?
how are you doing now?
Bro we need updates.
I know herniated discs. As a past bodybuilder and powerlifter I have had more than one herniated disc, the first one being a little over 40 years ago. I was lucky enough to find a good chiropractor. Besides his adjustments he gave me the McKenzie exercises and have never had surgery. I still get adjusted to prevent any 'flare-ups' and do those exercises every day.
I needed this information. I suffer from sciatica. Try driving 40 minutes to work with that pain down your leg and lower back.
Polly Helluva research kratom.
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How did you manage ? 8hrs standing or sitting at work is unbearable
I did your posture exercise and it completely resolved my sciatica issues !! I still do them daily - amazed !Thanks .
Been dealing with 2 herniated discs now for 4 months it’s 24/7 pain it’s physically and mentally draining. Currently doing spinal decompression therapy hopefully it helps
Has that work for you
Did it work or are you healed
How are you now,??? Hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
Speed up the healing with an inversion table. Mine was an astonishing help. I feel some stiffness every time which tells me it's beneficial. Edit: pain-free in two weeks
I am very happy for you
For all Patients out there with such a problem:
It will heal...no matter how big the suffer & pain is...
had the last 2 years 4 issues because I was to lazy to stretch and went right out to lift weights (even had same issues with simple work in the household), I am now 38.
Never had any issue before with bulging discs.
What helps is consistent training.
in my case: Martial Arts & Bodybuilding
Tysm! I have a bulged disk bcs I lifted something heavy the wrong way. What did you do to recover? Can I go to the gym directly or should I heal completely first?
Determined to overcome...16 months and growing stronger. A fabulous
2-person support team and personal determination. It can be done 🌻
Yes ... bulge, as well as a herniated disc, can recover ... Thank you Bob&Brad
How?
@@nidhigupta1727 Hi, wishing you immediate recovery, First: take neurobian injection once a week and one tablet deanexit, after that will make the right exercises, I used to have 5 bulge disc
@@salmanabualsameed5514 plz tell me if I have protrusion and I fell better and the pain goes .. Will my protrusion get back to normal ?.. And another Q ..Is the possibility of getting injured again like a normal person?
@@omarsamy122 take neurobian injection once a week and do McKenzie Exercises ( not all Mckenzie, only the one you feel comfortable with, follow up the matter with tight &tone + pop and brad, wishing you an immediate recovery ( keep doing the exercises for at least one year)
.Is the possibility of getting injured again like a normal person?
A tip, when mentioning other videos you have done like here where you bring up the one you did on “finding a McKenzie therapist” you should put it on the video at the end so users can click and watch.
This is not only incredibly helpful for your viewers but also keeps people on your content longer which is something that RUclips lives and rewards with more organic reach.
Lastly, you should also put that link in the show notes or written resources of the video for users for all of the same reasons.
I do this foe a living and hope this all helps and keep putting out helpful content! I’m dealing with a miserable herniated discs and sciatic problem for 2 months and your content has been extremely helpful! Thank you!
Your videos are really helpful in raising the moral. I follow my therapist to the word, but I do follow your work. Thank you
McKenzie, also look up Stuart McGill and flexion intolerance. You CAN heal!
I’m 27 and I have this problem rn. For the last three years actually. But the inversion table and a pillow under the lower back at night helps. I’m a roofer but just taking it slow for now
I bought an inversion table for spinal decompression. It’s a life changer.
Guys, please talk about spinal stenosis. More and more "youngish" people are suffering from it.
@@johnnyrodriguez276 are you okay now ?
Check your diet and lifestyle...
Im 25
Its diet related and lifestyle like playing comp games ...thats defo a part of it and prob taking vaccines as a baby and taking antibiotics for a sorethroat...its the new generation
Chicken gelatin...fish head stock ...rain water...kefir ect ect
Yes it can heal, I have proof from old mri I had done about 10 years ago from a previous back injury. that disc bulge is gone, with time and physical therapy., even though they told me I needed surgery. i had to recently get a mri done for a new back problem, that is hitting my sciatic nerve, and compared the 2 mri. Old bulge is gone, this new one is a totally different area. It just sucks dealing with the pain, so most people rush to get surgery, which should be a last resort. I’m dealing with terrible sciatica pain in my left leg now. I had it last year, got better in about 2 months, but now 6 months later I think I re injured it. I had pain that felt like someone was cutting my leg off. Just terrible. I was hoping to pass out before ever feeling that much pain, but it just didn’t happen. Getting better now every day. Seeing chiropractor, doing decompression, and acupuncture to relieve the tense muscles in my left leg and but.
Just diagnosed a few days ago, but had lower back pain for many years. The difference now is the hip and leg pain. So how do you know when you have nerve damage? I had nerve issues years ago on another area and Doctors said it was for live. Well, a few months later without medications it started to get better and is 100% gone for the last 6-7 years.
I had a Herniated Disc that took 5 months to recover from.. then was fine for 6 months and got sloppy and thought I would be fine again without any issues. Well it happened again because I thought I was in the clear. Once this happens to you make sure you don’t stop practicing good posture and exercise or it will come back trust me !
What type of exercises you did to heal it? Could you plzz share .
Yup, I know. Mine came back yesterday after about 3 years. I too got sloppy. Ate bad, gained some weight, stopped any exercise and now I’m back to square one and so mad at myself!!
Thanks Chaps I’m in the UK and herniated my 4/5 disc at the start of Nov. Walking has become easier in the last week or so. I’m now seeing a physio (not as famous as you two 😂) which is also helping. Thought I’d be over it in a week or two, how wrong I was 😳. Keep positive 💪🏼👌🙌
This gives me hope in my journey of healing my spine ❤️
I think mine healed just today actually. It was about 5 to 5 and a half years ago that I injured my back. So mine was really bad i mean this was by far one of the worst or things I've ever had to go through besides breaking my left arm or something else excruciatingly painful as well. But my arm healed in 4 weeks other things like burns healed faster than 5 and a half years of hell. I really am glad this guy healed and I am glad for others like ne too who have healed just wanted to tell someone that my back got better and I'm do glad that these comments are so great with positivity I honestly thought discs bevef healed but I just didn't know they did bit you really have to wait a long long time and protect your back as well. God bless you all, and esiecially tge people like je who have seemingly miraculously healed as well ok take care and God bless.
I'm 17 years old
It has been almost 3 years my back was hurting, but me as well as my parents ignored it because I used to play mobile games alot, and they thought that the pain was due to my improper posture and didn't took serious.
But 6 months ago when I was at school I lost my control with my leg I was not able to sit properly, then when I went at hospital I was diagnosed with L4-L5 and L5-S1 disc bulge with nerve compression.
It's been 2 months I have been following the medicine prescribed by the doctor and the pain has 30 % releif as compared to the pain I used to feel before..
I pray to God no one gets this kind of disease.
I hope I will get well soon as soon as possible..
How long should a disc herniation be cured? I have been walking a lot for a year and I do exercises to strengthen the muscles but I still have a problem standing for a long time and sitting and I have dizziness.Thanks a lot 🥺
Had a lamenectomy from herniated disc's 2 years ago. They said if I don't watch it I will be fusing in the near future. Skip to 3 days ago I woke up in agonizing pain and felt paralyzed. I couldn't even log roll to get out of bed, literally took me 45 mins of fighting my hardest to get to my feet. I've been doing brad and bobs exercises since that day and can walk again with some what tolerable pain. These exercises do help. I am a Glazier for a living( set large interior and exterior units of glass and architectural metals by hand most the time, units weighing up to 350 lbs on a daily basis) take care of your back and body. It can literally ruin your life. Follow these awesome exercises to the T. And good luck
Been getting good results with my teeter has healed my sciatica 99% and I tried your ,,McKenzie exercise for a month too
Love u guys! 💕🌷Thank you for your kind words and encouragement
6-8 weeks? More like 6-8 months months
So true! Everyone is unique. Be patient and stay positive. It is hard!
I'm on 8 weeks now can't take it much longer
I’m one year in..
@@tillyforth8648 yep. It’s been 16 months and I still have issues with pain. It’s def not as much as before, gets a little better each month, but 6-8 weeks is a joke
@@cryptobunny2506 im sick of researching it and finding the ‘usually resolves itself or with physio after 6-8 weeks” NO IT DOES NOT. Haha. I’m on gabapentin now which has helped me a little but if I don’t take it on time I’m in agony and I have a lot of spasms recently. I’ve lost all feeling in one foot now too. It’s ridiculous! I feel your pain. I wish mine would get a little better but it’s the same or worse every day. I look after 6 kids 11 hours a day too so I never get to rest. If someone tells me pain is all in the mind one more time I may commit a crime too, ha!
Thank you for giving me hope! I'm in So much pain today and you still make me laugh 😂PAC man
How are you Ruth ? Better these days ?
Damn it’s been nearly two years and I’m still waiting
Im on this herniated disc now. Just got discharged from the hospital after epidural injection as the pain subsided. But there is still a bit of pain everytime i sit, stand and walk. I'm hoping for strength improvement on my leg as it still 50% less compared to other leg. I'm avoiding surgery, this kind of video and information gives me hope. Thanks
Whats ur condition now
The 3 or so musical notes at the end crack me up
Thank you Bob & Brad for these great video's! Everything is very well explained and interesting to watch. Keep up the good work!
Mine took six months to heal and after one year iam hit again..!!
😢😢...
Now i need to do physio again and it might take another six months to heal..
The physio said, though you are pain free and think you are alright... It usually takes more than two years for the disc to really heal and fix itself.. So iam not going to take any chances this time...
For next two years iam going to be extra careful not to twist or turn drastically, only the physio recommended stretches only including Mckenzie method , also called "The cobra pose ".
thanks for the inspiration! turning to your videos & exercises in the hope of avoiding surgery. I’m wondering if you could (someday) talk a bit more on the loss of muscle control (ie not able to calf raise w/left leg) resulting from a herniated disc and ways to improve such issues through less invasive regimes before having to resort to neurosurgery
Had sciatic issues with a herniated disc for about 8 months. WALK! listen everything things these guys say and all the other RUclips videos sure but you need walk at least 30 mins everyday. Muscle relaxers can help too.
Is it normal to feel sore after walking ?
@@cp1048 for my wife and I, it was. I expect it had something to do with different muscle groups compensating for lack of strength caused by nerve impingements. But I am also not a doctor haha.
@@lanehill467 🙂 Thanks
I bailed hay on my uncle's farm when I was a kid. 12 years old I could chuck a 100 pound bail 8 feet in the air.
No wonder my L5/S1 disk blows out every once in awhile but it always heals. I bought a $100 inversion table from Walmart a few years back and it has paid for itself many times over.
This was helpful and informative. A question I have: I've had bouts of sciatica on and off for seven years. Currently continuing pain for nine months (had a microdiscotomy 4 1/2 weeks ago, and re-herniated. Same disk, but different location). I've seen various doctors/surgeons, and I always say that it hurts less, or not at all (this is pain in my right thigh) when I ride my bicycle. And not one doctor has commented on that. I'm wondering if you have any insights here (of course, I've been off my bike for five months. Which is difficult, since I normally ride 12 - 15 hours weekly). Thanks for listening!
If you put on back braces like the horizon lso 627 wear it religiously i mean hours and hours if yiur stubborn and if it's not getting better don't be afraid of surgery. If I were in yiur shoes I would get immediate surgery. If doctors are discouraging ignore them disregard etc believe on yourself that yes I can heal with the right proper treatment which j believe is minimally invasive spine surgery very soon. Also tge more time passing the more iT may get worse. Also if I were you imo I would not workout or do any physical stuff barely at all. Not because yiur lazy but because yiu have a serious injury that is very powerful and not good ok be careful snd how bless you friend I hope and I know you'll recover ok be careful ❤.
Piriformis syndrome sciatic pain. Look up how to Release the piriformis muscle in your butt. Bob and Brad have videos on that too.
Braces support the low back, and immobilize and stabilize the lumbar spine such as after an injury or surgery
After 14 years my L4-L5 disc is so deteriorated that it's bone on bone. I wish exercise could fix it but it can't. I exercised in a pool for years, to no avail. Time for surgery. :(
I hope you're surgery goes well. And please comment back. I'm curious about your results and type of surgical intervention that provides you with relief. Please get well soon.
@@KuchKahaniyan That is terrible advice. Some people end up requiring surgery. Many do not. Why would anyone opt for the surgery route without first trying non surgical solutions. It's stupid and lazy.
S.R. Olson
Get Collagen Hydrolysate
I heard that it allow disc to hydrate again .
@@TheSwayzeTrain at least it's not judgemental with no information other than your own bigoted opinion.
Get yourself a disc replacement, itll save you a lot of grief, don't bother with a bone fusion, that ain't worth it, research your surgeon, make sure he knows his shit, you'll be fine.
I’m 27 and the pain has been there for 5-6 years…
It was getting better at one point but acupuncture brought the pain back worse than ever. Over the last 2 years it got a bit better but it still hurts like crazy at times….
Not really sure what to do….I’m young but I feel old…
Im on my 6th week of herniated disc. The pain isn’t as severe in my first 2 wks of injury, but it still hurts when I sit sometimes.
How do you feel now ?
I can relate hope your better now ,,the healing process is very painful..but gotta take some action ,then always being in pain and miserable
Thank you Bob and Brad....you guys are great!
I woke up today feeling really energetic, and after cleaning the kitchen I felt a sharp pain in my lower back that went to my knee, I will be honest. I don't want to be in pain for the rest of my life
I operate equipment and have most of my life. I have a piece that is broken right above my disk. It has now got into my nerve causing pain. Will my spine or bone heal on its own? I'm 44 and sit for about 10 hrs a day. Thanks for any advice.
The good thing about those exercises is one can at least try them to see if they help. Observing the normal cautions should avoid any worsening and they give hope and may work (they have for me).
Iv had this for years,had injections,special exercises to do,no good for me,now awaiting surgery as some days I can barely move.
Once the pain centralises, what do you do next? Ps thanks for the video bobandbrad
I've had a herniated disc for longer than i might think. I'm only 17 but i have 3 herniated discs, one is pressing on my nerve so it's shaped like a crescent. My doc said that she's surprised i'm not in more pain. I think it happened because of a few reasons. I never got enough exercise as a kid, i was gaming all day, like 8 hour sessions sometimes. I ate too much and now i'm heavily overweight. I overexterted myself with various exercises and volleyball.
Same as me but iam 18 with herniated lumbar discs . After doing exercises it took me 3 months to recover to 70 percent.
I hope u will get well soon
@@deadsoul4797 I'm going to surgery in three days and then it's a month of meticulous recovery. Only thing i'm scared of is the doctors messing up my nerve but meh
@@hansuilija6605 itni choti umar mai surgery vo bhi back ki achi nhi hai . U r younger and by doing exercise it will heal . It will take time but avoid surgery . Pgi chandigarh mai mujhe bhi surgery ko bola tha lekin then i visit dmc chandigarh where they recommended the second last option of epidural injection . After that iam doing exercise and also healing . Most of the people jinko surgery recommend hoti hai disc prblm mai they just avoid it and with time are healing . U should loose ur weight and should go for other options. Epidural injection costs me almost 8to 9 thousand rupees . If ur condition is severe then u should ask for it instead of going for surgery at such a young age . So just prevent it.
@@deadsoul4797 Thing is, it's way too big to go away on it's own. My doctor told me that it's sad that it has to be operated on. The other herniations are more likely to go away on their own so they're leaving them alone for now. I live in Finland so medical bills aren't that enormous.
Definitely in your own opinion!
When you get around to the topic, the show is okay.
Well after ALL those Years of HEAVY duty Work at Reno Depot...I Finally HURT my Lower BACK..And yes I have Sciatica..And Had TROUBLE going to the Washroom..Bowl movement is weak..But PEEING is FINE.. 😫😫😑😑
It excruciating but yes, it can heal with exercise and proper relaxation of the back area.
when i have proper posture the pain is gone, but my muscles get tired from holding the proper position. should i do weight lifting to make it easy to hold?
I still have slipped disc/sciatica and it's already 6 months. Really painful during prolonged sitting and standing. I went to pt sessions but due to lack of financial I stopped it. Hope this heal asap since I really need to work to pay my everyday needs.
I'm the same it happened me 6 months ago it has got better a bit but sitting, laying in bed can be agonising
@@tinaquinn9689 yeah, mine hurts after prelonged standing and sitting. Well, again hope this problem go away. I need to loss my weight also.
@@Ledeluz I'm not over weight I'm in my 40s,to me I don't believe weight is the problem at the start I could not do exerise at all, have you tryed sitting exerices it helped at first and hot water bottles on the lower back, I had to stay on my kitchen chair for 4weeks like that the pain was agonising
@@tinaquinn9689 I'm doing the exercises the pt told me. Core exercises to be specific. Anyway, thanks for checking on my comment. Really hoping for a fast recovery.
@@Ledeluz same here, after 30m of standing or 20m of sitting, the pain comes. traction/decompression exercise takes away the pain instantly
I have been dealing with this for 3 weeks. I have finally found some relief by using the McKenzie exercises. But my thigh is very numb. It’s not weak, but VERY numb. Should I be alarmed by this? and the numbness is isolated to my thigh only.
I've been dealing with the same injury for 3 weeks now except I have mild foot numbness and weakness.
Thank you.
Mine happened in a car wreck when I was 20. I’m now 55 and on pain medication just to stand it. I’m going to do the exercises. Thanks guys! 💖
Bob Trenwith Yes, I had a really great neuro and back surgeon examine my back and do more than one MRI. She never hit her brakes. I unfortunately saw her coming and tensed up which made it worse. I did years of physical therapy. I was a physical dynamo prior to the accident. I still have days that are better than others. The big concern which is the only thing that I will go on the operating table for is the narrowing of the space around my cord. I have almost no empty space and my toes are numb a lot of the time. I still go to the gym and do the recumbent bike. Thank you both for sharing all your brilliant education with us. 💖
@@mindyvaughn8217 what Medication do You Take?
Do lower back problems often come from a sagging mattress? Back mainly hurts after sleeping.
And does lifting weights cause lower back pains? I never had back issues until I started lifting. Coincidence?
Yes on both. Invest in a good bed. I mean youre gonna use it every day
It's been 2 years and things are finally healing for myself. Been a long and painful road.
Glad to hear you are healing!
Oh lord, I'm so glad you're healing, it's been 2 months for me and I keep falling into depressive episodes.
It was happened 5 years ago.
Now its happening again! 😥
I am on bed for 7 days now.
Pray for me!
5 years ago when I got this , it was taken almost 6-12 months, I have forgotten the exact time to recover.
Note: I understand that it can't be recover 100%.
But if you are careful it will not be serious and it will not be problem for you.. but it will live in your body for lifetime!
So be careful!
Thank you.
I damaged mine in 88. Wish I had known this then. No insurance so never went to Dr. I believe now if I had did a chiropractor and exercises, I might not be a broken 59 Year old man
Idk if you guys would see this, but my pysio therapist said u need lumbar stabilization ok thats been good but I have pain in my left area lower lumbar. It does not go my leg or something. He said you must lie down and lush ur leg against the wall paralel
I had an L5S1 herniation, the pain is gone for a year now but I have limited feel in my left foot. It's numb along the outside and up above the heel. Can damaged nerves heal?
Someone please answer this question
it is also my concern
Just found your videos today, they have helped already. Last Sunday ended up with severe pain from herniated disk and sciatica, I had warm
Ning signs and ignored them till they took me down. Today I did some of the excercises, the one where you lay flat on stomach and lift, it helped so much, will continue to do it. Question, at first when if happened I could not barely walk, when is the right time to start doing the excercise? Do I wait a few days or try to do them right away?
Do as much as you possibly can even on the first day but obviously do not I repeat do not try to extend your motion when you feel pain. very very limited when you first start.
Brad doesn’t have a disk at all at L4-L5? Has he done a video about this? How does it limit him? Are his vertebrae fused? I’d love to hear more about this.
Not sure if these fine gentlemen answer questions but mine has been bad on and off for over 10 years now. Was told it will subside or burst within 2 years but hasn't. Should I just keep stretching and keeping active or seek a repeat MRI?
mine took 2months to heal,
I had mild disk bulge in neck and disk bulge at l5 ,l5 s1 with disk dececation.
I had disc dececation and disk bulge in l5, l5 s1with sciatica in left leg and mild bulge at neck c3-c7 ,
I had alot of pain for 1 and half months,
now after ayurvedic panchakarma treatment and medicine,
I started walking daily and doing physico exercises (which i learnt from some RUclips channels) fixed my issue,
Trust me now i'am able to bend forward , run and able to do normal activities and feel no pain, iam planning to go back to Gym again , (ofcourse doctor suggested me to lift low weight and have support belt)
Iam commenting because before few days ,im searching for others stories that how they got healed, how much time it they took to completely heal, but everyone need solution, once they healed they vanish from RUclips 😬 , so iam sharing my story that yeah healing is possible
Thank you so much for this video, I have exactly this problem x 2 with sciatica that will not go away. Looking up the McKinsey exercise video that yall have.
correction McKinzie
I have footdrop because of the herniated disc. How long it ll take to recover ? And please suggest the rehabilitation exercises for the same
Platelet rich plasma PRP injections are a great healing options for bulge, herniated discs Unfortunately, it has to be done by a chronic pain clinic which is mostly covered, but takes a very long time to get in. Naturopath in Canada doing it and have lots of time, but aren't covered by the extended health insurance policies, i had to pay it all myself but I can function pain free again!!! 👍👍🤗🤗👍👍
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I am 18 and I just had slip disc I also received a steroid injection as treatment as my pain was not going away, as you said the slip disc can be fixed by that exercise, do I need to avoid playing football (soccer) after I am healed or is it ok.
Have you healed?
@@anuragbhandari9168 now I can play slowly by the way thanks for asking
@@yashwardhanraut2605 awesome👍👍
Hey did steroid injection work for you?
I got one 5 days ago and I've started to notice big difference in pain. Almost 70% relief. Will I get 100% relief from steroid injection?
@@Statistica101 Yes I think so, I had taken it about 6 months ago, currently I am able to do pushups, squats, pull ups, jumping and martial arts but currently not able to kick with my initial power but preety sure I will be able to do it soon. I was able to start these very very slowly from after about one month of the treatment.
Also while you recover refrain from bending with your back, sitting with improper back posture and doing abdominal workouts instead try to do physiotherapy everyday and you will see rapid results.
I've had mine for several years and no doctor has ever explained anything to me. They just tell me they can't help me
Thank you guys for giving me hope
I’ve had intense sciatica down left leg for 5 months I couldn’t walk some days but last week bought a inversion table it is already relieved the pain now it’s more tolerable some days it does flare up but it’s not consistent every second of the day like it was before the table
If the sciatic nerve is compressed for any length of time, there is no guarantee it won’t be permanently damaged.
Should someone wait and try the exercises if they're experiencing a condition know as "foot-drop"?
Can my back heal after herniated disc sergery L5 S1 ? I have 3 weeks since I makeit and I still have pain on left leg
Thanks for all your videos.
I see a lot of comments of people with low back pain, and I'd like to share this with you, if you allow me.
Low back pain, when it does not cause loss of strength and sensation in the lower extremities, is then called A-specific.
Sure there's an anatomical component in the pain but, most of the times, your pain experience is caused by multiple factors. ALSO psychological ones.
I know well that back pain can turn your life into a living hell, but please do not lose hope.
Visit your physio, get advice, inform yourself, but most importantly.. Move!
Just take a walk, go for a cycle, a swim or literally anything that gets you moving and feeling well. You will see that slowly (but sometimes faster than you may expect) you will be back functioning at your best!
The worst things for you are: inactivity, negative mindset, reliance on painkillers, bad habits.
Therapy definitely helps, but is YOU who has to do the hardest part. And YOU can do it!
@@KuchKahaniyan thanks for your reply. I see your point, and it makes sense.
What I wanted to share with this community is the fact that according to MRI I have 2 annular lesions with caudal migration of nucleus pulposus and root compression, and I've been living with it for 10 years.
Even if I had a lot of pain in the past, now my activity level has probably never been higher, and I have absolutely no pain or limitation in anything.
My point is that every patient is different. Surgery can be an option, yes, but I suppose conservative treatment is the first route to take.
@@KuchKahaniyan Yes of course!
I do run twice a week and train in the gym 2-3 times a week. Last summer I completed a 800km 30 day hike with a 12kg backpack without symptoms connected to back pain.
I've never been into high impact or team sports, so I don't know how my body would cope with them.
And to be fair I am a bit scared of so called "damaging" exercises such as kettlebell swings, deadlift or sit ups. Might well be able to do them without issues, but I am genuinely a bit scared so I never tried them out.
About the MRI I can't tell you much details as I'm not a radiologist, all I can do is read the written report.
@@KuchKahaniyan Apologies, I forgot to answer to "How did I get pain free".
I was treated by an excellent physio.
Through plenty of mobility exercises, spinal mobilizations, mcKenzie extensions, stretching, motor control exercises and walks. After the first acute episode, it took me about 5 months to go full pain free.
To be fair, symptoms sometimes come back (roughly every 6-8 months), but when they do they are minimally limiting and last maximum 1 week!
I injured my lower spine in highschool weight lifting. L4 L5 S1 bulging discs. Severe sciatic pain for a couple years. Just wanted to say, it does get better eventually, there is hope. Try to stay away from opiates, learned that lesson the hard way.
I’m 17 and have been taking opiates every 6 hours. May you elaborate on your experience with them? I don’t want to become dependent on them and I don’t think I have because all I want is to be off meds and healed
👍👍👍👍👍had a fall in June 2021 iam starting to heal from a hernatic disk, I just started physical therapy 😷😁Thanks for the video but I eat a lot of antiinflammatory foods too, lots of green foods now.
Nope. Don't let these clickbait videos fool you. I've had a herniated disc for 18 years. It ain't going away because some RUclips doctor says so. Tried all the videos. They only offer temporary relief but the videos promise permanent relief so you'll watch them.
if the sciatic nerve gets stuck / irritated in the back it can radiate to the foot right ??
But can it be the other way round also ? something is wrong with the Achilles and that would cause your backbones to get irritated ?
I have weakness in my feet and legs. Pain is very high. And unrelenting. I can tough out the pain but I'm definitely having nerves pinched. I'll get my mri in two months and I'll be able to start treatment finally! Will I be able to avoid surgery?
How u now?
So after my 1st surgery, L4,L5 lower lumbar,7yrs later,,the excruciating pain,pinched nerves,numbness, tingling, no medications, nor visits,,knowing I need a doctors care,meds and nother surgery..how or what is a best then fusion?????????????
I have a bulg disc my L5 L4 doctor said I have a drop Foot but no pain on my back or foot can it heal my it self Or what exercise can I do for it. I trust and my lord but sometimes the lord will uesd doctor's to help us please Advice
If my herniated disc is causing pain along my left leg, then should I be doing the cobra pose and those Mckenzie extensions leaning towards that side?
Update?
@@jessejames6123 my herniated disc and sciatica got better but not 100% healed. If you have the same issues, switch your chair to a cheap solid one you can buy from Ikea for like 10 USD - no cushion or anything that softens it. Sit with a wider stance than you normally would to give yourself more support and distribute your weight. Do planks, wall sits, push-ups and deadlift a light weight but make yourself do a hip-hinge with your back totally neutral. When you're standing, imagine you're trying to tear a piece of paper with your feet by spreading them away from each other - you should feel your glutes tensing. It's not quick process but it will work if you do it right. The type of seat and time spent sitting are really important factors though
@@GP-ii1eg thanks I'll try that. I am having the same thing. I heard everyone heals differently but this helps.
@@jessejames6123 hope it works out for you mate, I've had it a while and people were giving me all kinds of advice. Don't give up hope. One other thing, you might want to try is to avoid bread/pastries and milk. Just keep the diet pretty green, some apple cider vinegar and turmeric to help keep inflammation at bay and let your body heal. I've also started sleeping more on my side with a pillow between my knees. This is all anecdotal, but hope it helps
@@GP-ii1eg I heard diet does involve with certain pains in the body. I'll have to experiment and see what works for me. I hope u heal up 100 percent too, man cheers
Can you please tell me what exercises are good for both bulging disc and spondylolisthesis?
Any suggestions on the best way to eat ? I have a hard time sitting up for too long and therefore have to lay down which is bad for the digestive system
I m 43 yr / male
I have DDD of L4 n L5 since 3 to 4 months.
I get worse when I sit continuously for 3 to 4 hours , I feel like tingling and numbness in my left foot.
Can it be cured of naturally without surgery.
If yes how long should I wait . !
Psychologically I m feeling like I m going in depression.
Plz advice me .
Will be great full to u.....
Thank you, good sharing!