I'm a physiotherapist. All of the things you say are completely true. MRI just scares people and makes their pain worse because of fear and stress. Most people will get better by exercising and having hope. I saw these in my patients. You're great 👌👌 Continue your good work and keep us updated 👌👌
SCIATICA!! It’s a bitch. Bed-ridden for more than 3 months Intense pain-drs visits required wheel chair Had 2 non-effective epidurals so went to a new neurosurgeon who gave the epidural doc instructions as to where what and how much epidural to try ( I had zero faith by then/ but Third time was a charm!! Pain abated within a few days- was able to stop opiates altogether- went from wheelchair to cane to nothing within the week Now continuing w PT to stretch and strengthen My takeaway- make sure u r seeing the absolute best, most experienced dr u can possibly find!
Herniated L4-L5, L5-S1 disc in February most severe sciatica pain EVER. Couldn’t sit, stand, or lay down w/o excruciating pain down my right leg and numb outer toes. Now it end of May mostly pain only in my tailbone (still so intense 😖) sometimes in my ankle sometimes my hamstring. But I can only sit for like 15mins bf pain runs down my leg into my ankle. I walk for 1 hr every morning usually a 20-30min walk in the evening. I do a few McKenzie exercises and I tried some of my “normal” exercises but got scared that I was making it worse so I backed off. The pain is debilitating and really makes you feel hopeless. Praying that by the end of June I’m pain free. Your channel is refreshing 😊
@@KappoMichy This is bad advice unless there are red flags. Besides, if a person knows they have an L4-5 herniation, they've already had the MRI. That said, I tell most of my patients to forget about their MRI because the MRI only makes things worse (unless a person has red flags). Re watch the video to understand why. Or watch this to understand why an MRI tells us nothing about pain: ruclips.net/video/Z4v04FIWTUU/видео.html
Glad you are recovery, did you try any injection? The 1st injection I had not work but very painful experience. Do you take any medication for your pain? The medication helps me but I will cut down soon when I feel better. I have a similar experience like your pain, I also have this annoying tingling on my left leg. Thanks for reply
@@ShapeshiftWellness since I watched your video about fear I started easing more into sitting! I honestly thought that feeling the pain meant I was making it worse so I’d quickly go and lay down. Since Tuesday I’ve been taking a deep breath and reminding myself that I’m not fragile . And guess what the pain doesn’t get any worse! I sit and take breaks and walk around the house but I feel like I’m getting my life back!! Going to keep reminding myself that I’m not fragile and it’s actually bearable!
If you strengthen your core you can reduce about 60% of pain . I had a cousin with 2 disk her iations. He was doing 500 push ups a day . Well he was living very good . So streghteb your body . My dad tells me the human body is stronger than what we think . Don’t smoke - eat low inflammation foods - drink lots of water and walk a lot
I agree with everything you said except the idea that we specifically need to strengthen the core. Core is just one part of the human body. We need to strengthen the whole body, and also get good recovery, sleep, nutrition, and manage stress.
I had lower back pain and sciatica for almost 3 years. Until I found a way to heal my lower back pain and sciatica once and for all. I do decompression exercises using monkey bar. Basically, I just hang on the monkey bar and gently twist my hips and gently swing from side to side. I'm now free from lower back pain and sciatica.
@@CoachJeromeTeasley I usually hang for about 1 minute each time. First, I will hang and twist my hips. And then, rest. Then, I will hang and swing from side to side for about 1 minute. I usually repeat this 2-3 times each session. The pain went away in less than a week. I can walk and bend my back pain free. Nowadays, I only hang twice a week just for exercise purposes. ☺️
Just popping in to set realistic expectations for other viewers. I'm happy hanging was helpful for you. For most people, there is no such thing as a SINGLE magic fix. Decompression from hanging may be great for some, neutral for others, and make some people worse. It totally depends on the individual. Even when hanging does help, it still is only there to provide temporary relief, it does NOT substitute for the fundamentals, which are exercise to make the body stronger, and good recovery (nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction). I only chime in here to prevent "magic-fix" thinking. Real rehab must be more comprehensive for most people.
I use my inversion table like this. Hang upside down for a minute or two, then I wiggle back and forth and swing back and forth under my own power. Back pain has really gone down.
Hey thanks I'm happy to here we're on the same page! The healthcare community has a lot of room to grow, so the more people that are really familiar with evidence based best-practice, and avoiding fearful narratives with patients, the better!
I have 5 herniated discs and it’s been bad for like 6 years now. Starts to get better and then it comes back with the vengeance again. Pain is excruciating and I’m terrified to do the things I love like lifting and martial arts. Feel like I hardly have a life anymore. I’ve thrown my back out just putting my socks on, even sneezing too hard has done e it before. I exercise as much as I can, don’t smoke or drink, and have a better diet than 99% of the population. It only seems to get worse. Wish I could be one of those people who’s herniated discs have no symptoms
@@Gabe-bz9nk I would love to get stem cells but unfortunately due to inflation and a couple of set backs out of my control the past 4 years I’m now poor and couldn’t come close to affording it
Im 25 years old and got herniated disc with l4 l5 for 8 months now. Thank you so much for the video as this motivated to stay active as much as possible even if it hurts. This video also helped alot with my mental health as well!
Dude I fucking love you. You are GOD SENT. Every Doctor/PT/Surgeon/radiologist needs to watch this video & reference it to every patient with a bulging disc/hernia/sciatica pain.
I am eighty-six. Have walked miles for sixty years with my dogs. After losing them I do not walk so much. For around two months I have had buttock pain, going down my leg. Very painful to stand.but sitting ok. Have taken Parecetomal , no good. I have felt so very depressed but now certain days are not so bad Tried a little walking and light gardening. Keeping my fingers crossed but still not convinced I will be ok. However this positive video has really cheered me up and given me hope! I do so wish we can all recover from this very painful condition.
Oh man, I love you for this video. My doctor was pushing me for a biacuplasty and that just didn’t sound right to me. Thanks a ton for this information.
This is one of the best channels for back pain sufferers! After 9 months my back pain has reduced from a 7 to a 2. Thank you very much for the positive attitude! Long and steady wins the race!
You are very kind to give us the knowledge of sciatica pain.I had suffered for nearly a yr now n had went through lots of treatments.Some are good n some are simply bad.
Oh my God, tell me why I barely came across your video. This is something I’ve been needing to learn the last past seven months. I’ve been on one hell of a ride. I got nothing to do but go through all your videos and I’m going to concentrate on focusing on repairing my back thank you thank you so much doc
Wow! I wish scared people with disc herniation would watch this video. It is the same thing I tell people I come across with such problem. In fact, I HAD 4 herniated discs and avoided surgery because I found a therapist who PUMPED me up talking to me like you are right now. 5 years after, I learned to manage my back problem over the years. My back is stable and I can function 90 % normal. Just wonderful! Thank you for this MAGNIFICENT video. Blessings!!!
I got injured in the military overseas 20 years ago. I've been dealing with chronic low back pain since. Ive had multiple MRIs from the military. Three lower discs deterioration and bulging. They've done the nurve burning several times (doesn't work anymore) injections for eight or so years (doesn't work anymore) I refuses opioids because in the beginning they didn't work I didn't want the addiction. Military prescribed everything with NSAIDs in it. Now I suffer from long term stomach issues and ulcers. Thanks for the good information because everything the military gave me was wrong lol.
Damn that sounds awful, it's shocking how often healthcare resorts to these treatments despite best evidence suggesting conservative care and rehab effective by comparison without all the adverse events and cost. Glad this video helped!
I retired three years ago after 21 years. Diagnosed with DDD, Disc herniation at L4L5 & L5S1, sciatica and arthritis in the lumbar spine. After I got out I quit the percosets and started eating better and exercising smarter and more effectively than in the military. I dropped 30lbs walking on the treadmill for 30 mins everyday on 15% incline at a moderate pace. I started weight lifting again, focusing on core strength & stability and total body fitness. I have a good dose of a sativa strain during the day before my workout in the evening then follow that with an indica strain at night before bed. I feel so much better.
By far, one of the most honest pieces of advice i have seen so far. Focus on symptoms, diet, exercise and most importantly mental health. Pain makes us do crazy stuff, believe me :) who had disc protrusion in the past. All the best and have patience, hope and consistency
In August of 2023, I herniated my L5-S1. I have a foot drop but on the opposite side. This means I can not push off of my calf, and I can hide the limp pretty well. Initially, my pain was severe and placed me in the ER. However, my neurosurgeon elected not to do a fusion. I have had an emergency lamenectimy/discectimy and re herniated the L5-S1. The first surgery was because I had sever symptoms not being able to use my bowls and bladder. I have chosen not to get a fusion to see if I can heal naturally. I do have weakness along the nerve root from my butt to my foot. I sense less weakness as I do the natural program I am in. The weeks I miss I feel more, which gives me hope.
Hey thank the research for showing us the truth! I can't believe how much fear-mongering is out there from people who just do not read research, and think our spines are fragile like a house of cards. Motion is lotion!
Thank you so much I just came across your station and subscribed I have two disc herniations and two bulging discs I was experiencing burning in my lower spine and tightness I went to physical therapy for 3 months and it helped but just two weeks after my recovery I went to a new chiropractor I told him I was just recovering from two herniations and two disc injuries he still went ahead and adjusted me I felt burning and tightness just like I had before when I left his office I've been having the same sentence in January 11th almost 6 months a lot of fear anger and frustration came over me I was emotionally and mentally distraught over this regretting that I went to him I tried 3 months of physical therapy but this time it did not help I walk 30 minutes a day which is good but I still have that burning when I lay down at night Gabapentin seems to be the only thing helping with that burning sensation I'm scheduled for an epidural actually Wednesday I'm thinking about canceling it Maybe it was the emotional pain and fear I was experiencing that prolong this was the first time I got better in 3 months now 6 months do I have any advice should I reschedule that epidural?
I'm so glad the videos are helping! Just one thing - don't call your back "bad." That negative association just makes things worse. I've got a number of videos on this, but your beliefs impact rehab just as much as anatomy does.
That makes sense. I do construction and had intense lower back pain for a long time. I went to a dr and they said i had a bulging disk in my lower back. They gave me some injections and it helped a bit but they said they may have to operate if it continues to hurt. I started exploring some self massage methods for trigger points. I found some really tight trigger points near my tail bone and in my glutes. I proceed to massage the areas for a few weeks breaking down the muscle knots and regained most of my mobility and the pain is very faint. It took me a couple of years to figure that out, but it is much better now, and I'll continue to work in it.
I have an L5-S1 disc protrusion, which is compression my right side nerve root. Pretty intense sciatica symptoms after standing or walking for roughly 10 minutes (can be longer or shorter). Oddly enough, spinal flexion eases my symptoms. So, for pain relief, I find that squatting down or sitting helps. In fact, I can sit all day long without any pain (very odd).
It's always gonna depend on where exactly the herniation is in correspondence to the S1 nerve root in your case. Maybe sitting helps keep that disk off that nerve. It is odd, but luckily in your case, sitting isn't making it worse.
My friend had surgery for scoliosis. Had a lumbar fusion. Before surgery he was a skilled soccer player. After surgery he is handicapped and stays at home most of the time. I wish i had knew this before so i could have advised him against it.
I ended up having the injections. They really helped take off the edge so that I could get a good nights sleep and actually make some progress in physical therapy. I’m sure the pain would have subsided after a couple weeks but my goodness the pain was too bad to sleep, that was my biggest issue. My biggest concern is the loss in lumbar curvature. But I’m hoping physical therapy will help with that.
Thanks for sharing, I’m glad the injections helped in your case, I know it can be super frustrating to try to push through without something like that. As for curvature, don’t worry about that one bit! Spinal curvature does NOT matter. We have TONS of research refuting that outdated idea. Watch more videos on this channel to see research on myths vs. facts for low back pain and sciatica rehab!
I had a bulging disc and it took about 8 months to feel less pain but significantly less pain ... with care in mind not to load the spine or make sudden moves after a while/months all went ok ... and over a year later everything was just fine but my case was not very bad... I did not took another MRI .. I now go to the gym and with care in mind about my spine I can do everything ... NO PAIN! ( When I was getting out from my car the pain was excruciating WAS REAAALLY BAAD!!!! walking felt good no pain there , the sciatica pain was up to behind the knee ... and it went up... and up and went away) so .. maybe depends on the severity of the disc/bulging but we all need to do research in order to understand and heal ...In my opinion!
Thanks for analyzing different researches on disc herniation self-healing. There was a disc herniation in my lumbar spine L5, I have the numbness and tingling on my left leg but not in pain for more than 6 months. Based on my understanding, most of the patient have the self-healing within 12 weeks. One of the neurosurgeon I visited asked me to wait until a year to see if the disc herniation dissolved by the body instead of a surgery since I'm not in pain but only numbness. Obviously, another neurosurgeon suggested microdiscectomy surgery. Just curious if there was any case history / experience for a long period (e.g. 1 year or even longer) of self-healing process similar to my situation. I used to play soccer once a week but stop playing for a while since I had physio treatment (e.g. lumbar traction, shockwave therapy and dry needling ) 2 months ago. Basically, the numbness and tingling still remains the same after the 8 sessions of the above physio treatment. It struggles me a lot for the next step on my disc herniation situation since different medical advices was receieved from different neurosurgeons.
I've been suffering from lower back pain for almost 4 years, I feel tingling in my knee and sometimes I can't walk because my left foot loses strength and it becomes impossible to walk. There one stretch that helps, lying with the back of the neck and sacral lumbar area on the floor and bringing the soles of your feet together, leaving your arms open and relaxed. Tips: Lie face down with a pillow under the abdominal area for 1 minute Massage the sole of the foot on the affected side Avoid sitting as much as possible, especially those who spend hours at the computer, working standing up at a lifting table helps a lot. Sleep 8h
I am absolutely AMAZED by these videos, because they are fact-based and giving me what I needed the most - self-confidence and hope to heal my (small) disc herniation. By the way, I hadn't felt symptoms before I underwent an optional full-body MRI (where they found it and I started to fear of the future)... Thank you Dr. Davis, I am so thankful for your enthusiasm and passion - you really helped me significantly!
Hey thanks a ton! Interesting that symptoms amplified after the MRI, even with only a small finding. That just further proves the point that unnecessary imaging makes things worse, and fear is a MAJOR factor in chronic pain. Make sure to watch the video on fear/catastrophizing here: ruclips.net/video/7MWEIp9TGvU/видео.html If you ever need 1-on-1 help, watch the masterclass first, then book a call! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Thank you so much!😇 I have multiple disc bulges from C down to L since my spine straightened due to an accident together with a sacralized L5 and left leg weakened and suffering from muscle pain caused by my back injury. It's been like that since May 2022 and my doctors can't even answer if I will heal and just jack me up with pain meds maintenance month by month. Not until ny current PT Doctor told me I can get better just by strengthening my muscles. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. I'VE BEEN DEPRESSED EVER SINCE cuz before the accident I was so active(exercising together with weights) altogether with me working long hours and now I couldn't even function normally and have limited time doing normal everyday stuffs. Sighh😩😩I walk with cane and travel with back brace to prevent too much pain from rough road crap. I'M JUST 27 btw
Wow it's got to be frustrating to have that kind of pain at 27. I dealt with chronic pain from around 18-26 years old, so I empathize with your struggle. I hope your PT is helping you get stronger and feel better! If you ever need more help, just ask!
Ive been suffering for three months, ive had two chiro appts, started out stretching wrong, sitting with my kneews above my hips, and pillows between my hips, knees and ankle have helped me to be able to get out of bed w/o crying out in pain...baby steps...
Hi. In May, I was diagnosed with lumbar spondylisis, spinal and stenosis with exit foramen to the L4-L5,L5-S1. Finding images by MRI. I have no pain in back,however severe pain and cramps and numbness in my right. leg only. Doing physiotherapy and taking Lyrica 75mg once daily and Norgesic twice daily since January but until now I get no relief. Doctor suggested surgery of which I denied. Are there any other treatment.
Uau thanks for this review! I was thinking in doing this since my neurologist said I shouldn't play soccer or run anymore (he says this to all patients that had herniated disk). Congratulations. Do you have a paper from this review?
Your very encouraging because I’m in terrible shape 4 herniated disks and 4 pinched nerves Four years in my left rotator cuff I’ve had net ablations but it was the worst thing and made my pain worse he told me epidural he secretary told me it was ablation
I started having low back pain and bad left side sciatica the late part of october 2023. Fast forward to today June 21 2024 and I am still in pain with sciatica. I have bad days and I have better days. June 13th last week I got an MRI and it shows a mild herniation at L4/L5 and a large herniation at L5/S1 that is impinging the S1 nerve roots. This sucks and while I am thankful I can still get around, some people have it worse than me so I shouldn't even complain. But the pain has made me a shell of my former self. It has been 8 months of this.
I have bilateral herniations l5/s1. Had a cuada equina scare at hospital after auto accident. Had foor drop and lack of reflex in my left leg. Conservitive treatment is hard to even get. All the doctors recommended surgery to me. Spent 14 hours in hospital for them to tell me I need surgery just not right then. Since, 3 other docs told me the same. I have extreme left leg pain, and have had that leg give out numerous times. Right leg was going numb and giving me hip issues. Got epidural injections, and ended up laid up for 2 weeks not long after. Intolerable pain. Surgeon, offered more of those, but I asked about surgery because of all the docs telling me, and the fact the epidural sucked, carries its own rosks and is a bandaid. It scares me for sure. I cant even find examples of bilateral herniations getting surgery. The left side is pretty large. Cant sit for long, stand for long, even laying in certain positions. Have some cuada equina symptoms occassionally as well. I typically work out, and the rest of my spine is healthy. Feel like this is my only option. Medicines help, but its so hard to deal with the docs, and get one to give them to you. Even 2 weeks before surgery. I do have major weakness in my legs, some sattle numbness, footdrop, and extreme pain. Do you think I am making the right move? Surgery is 8 days out. I am getting a bilateral endoscopic microdiscetomy. I am worried that I will lose stability having two sides removed. And, the lack of literature a long with what my surgeon says (35 years exp.) Says it is rare.
I can barely sit or walk. I have disc leison, disc degeneration, small disc petrusion. Nothing major, but it still gives me mad pain. Its really hard to find a solution. Im trying everything. It all started with a shitty bed, and bad chair
Thank you for giving me a hope. I am suffering from L4, L5-S1 herniation since May. Severe pain shock lower back and left leg mostly at the heap area. Get first initial 6-day steroid treatment that dramatically reduce my pain. Walking every day for about 40 minutes. Yoga and McKenzie exercises. Pain still strikes me at any point of movements. Schedule injection to at least let myself to breathe normally Your video gave me a hope that I may return to a normal life.
Movements that I use to rehydrate my discs and make my spine move are ... 1) Short-range (incomplete) squats : I kind of '' bounce '' quickly with moderate pressure with my feet staying on the floor 2) Moving my upper body from side to side while bending the spine a little (so when I move to the right side, my left leg and foot leave the floor and I bend my spine a bit to the right). Walking can make my sciatic nerve symptoms worse while walking, but helps me sit longer after. taking the walk. Sometimes but rarely, I get discogenic pain or typical muscular low back pain. Like you said, getting your spine to be used to doing flexion again (like when sitting) has helped me a lot when it comes to being able to sit longer. I can't still sit as long as I used to throughout the day (I can't run either because it makes my sciatic nerve too sensitive), but it's much better than it was. Great video btw.
Alhamdulillah, I had L5/S1 disc very serious herniation but I didn't go for surgery, it took 8 months, 3 of them were very painfullfor me but now I am 98 percent healed and i don't feel pain while sitting amd walking even climbing stairs. I feel slightly little pain when I bend try to reach my toes. Trust me it heals with time but doctors help and advice should be followed ❤
24 years old with a L5-S1, currently unable to walk properly, bike, sit, walk or sleep. Have it since last year November started like i don’t know what it is slowly but surely more pain to the point where i’m now. Next friday i’m getting an injection. For it but off course i’ll need to do exercises to make space i’m also trying to do some fitness and osteopathy. Hopefully i can say that i’m almost pain free next year.
Hello There, I received an MRI report diagnosing disc herniation in L4, L5, and S1, but my doctor's clinical evaluation contradicted this finding. He recommended a normal lifestyle, lifestyle improvements, and numerous physiotherapy sessions, which I enthusiastically pursued, avoiding surgery unless necessary criteria are met. After 12 physiotherapy sessions involving manual massage, dry cupping, and pain relief techniques, I regained energy and returned to playing Padel. Recently, I began a 12-session Rehab phase but after completing only 3 sessions, I am experiencing discomfort such as muscle soreness and occasional joint stiffness, leading to confusion about my current course of action.
My name is Brajagopal Kha.2012 to 2016 have pain in my L4 L5 S1 JOINT .I AM GOING TO applo hospital channai india .dr hegde said go to home and do sum excercise and donot forourd banding and weight lifting. after 6 month i am start running and other excersise start . now i am plaing football my age is 47
Really Really a scientific presentation. I love your mind. Just outstanding. Very informative and helpful. I'm just looking for it for my father. Lastly, I just want to say, Thank You so much for this scientific advice.
I have been dealing with sciatica for 2 yrs now due to a disc L5/S1. I have done it all pt, spinal decompression, massage, acupuncture, softwave and nothing has work for the sciatic pain. I am running out of options can’t sleep, can’t sit, can’t stand and walking for 20 mins triggers a lot of stabbing pain on the left side down the leg 😢.
Please can you advise me how to get rid of the lateral cutaneous nerve pain had for 14 yrs on right leg thigh comes and goes. Come when lifting more than 10 kilos. I always feel tight , stiff in lower lumbar area. Is there a way I can send you my MRI reports and current one. Very grateful for your advise I can't fly to USA to you from Australia OR if you have a colleague in Australia that you trust and has your knowledge and utmost education. Love Eve Sydney ❤
Herniated. Pain unheard of. Surgery. 2 years later my upper discs slide out every day and girlfriend pushes them back in...my life as stone mason at 60
My only conflict with this video is when he says doing core exercises like side planks and glute strengthening is not necessary. I believe that is one of the most important things to strengthen and isolate to take pressure and load off of other muscles like the very overlooked QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I do believe that imbalances can mimic herniation pain symptoms and once corrected will help ease a lot of discomfort. Other than that, it is a good video and everything else is very spot on
Here's the deal with core: The research repeatedly shows it's not nearly as important as people think. Can it have some value for people in severe/acute flare ups in order to get them able to perform normal daily activities? Yup. Is it necessary for everyone with back pain? Definitely not, research shows you can get the same long term results with just normal exercise without specifically focusing on core exercises. My real problem with core training is the dogma/narrative that comes along with it. It reinforces "magic muscle" thinking, as though it were possibly to isolate some magic muscle that's going to fix everything. People are told core bracing is a long term strategy in order to avoid bending, and they are told that bending and twisting are dangerous. This leads to fear, and overprotective muscle guarding long term, and increases the chances that an acute flare up turns into chronic (long lasting) pain as a result of this fear and guarding. Core can be a brick on the road to rehab, but it should be short lived, and people need to graduate and move on to bigger better things as quickly as symptoms allow. Fair?
If you have a disc herniation for more than 2 months and the pain is getting worse slowly, for instance if you have pain even while lying down then definitely consider surgery as an option. A bulge of over 6mm will definitely have horrible symptoms. Don't sit there thinking it will get better simply because it can. The last thing you want is it the disc not getting resorbed and condition hasn't improved and you end up with permanent nerve damage.
Have suffered from chronic lower back pain for years. Had Radio frequency ablation and after 6 weeks no change. In fact my pain threshold has worsened. Am disappointed and desperate for relief.
My doctor argued with me for 20 years with minimal pain relief from less invasive options. Surgery fixed it and they found that there were bone spurs digging into my discs that weren't showing anywhere because there were regular bones hiding the spurs on MRI, Xrays, and the bone scan they made me do. I didn't want to be on medications that just caused dependency for the rest of my life. The meds also stopped me from enjoying my life I get most people don't need it, but if it's been over a year with someone doing what they are supposed to do - don't talk to them like surgery won't do anything
I agree. Been dealing with pain off and on my whole life. Yes you can recover naturally, but I always have some level of minor pain and just work through it. Would love a no pain life. Did you find ADR let you be active again w/o pain?
I work with clients every day who have had pain for upwards of 5 to 25 years. We get them feeling MUCH better. If you want to know what we do, watch the masterclass: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
I have tried many things for my back , for me I only wish something worked , what I have must not be a disk herniation then , so that’s good to know , because if they heal and I’ve had this for many years then it’s something else , thanks you tube .
Will you please tell me what to do then? I had a microdiscectomy at L4-L5 on April 19th. I was SUFFERING. I mean… I couldn’t move. It has since reherniated and it’s affected me so badly mentally that I checked into a psych ward today. The surgeon will call me tomorrow and probably suggest a second microdiscectomy. What do I do? My pain isn’t as bad as it was pre surgery thank God. Please let me know. I’m desperate.
Iam having disc herniation since 2017 still i do have severe pain on and off atleast 3-4 times/year. At present iam bedridden due to severe pain which appeared while squating. So i will b grateful if you advice me to get rid of my herniation pain totally .
Well I'm currently debating to call ambulance at moment.ive had two fusions in the 90s .l4 l5 S1 .it's been 2weeks since something happen.i went in a canoe.with motor.just sat to low.
Have barely manageable constant never pain, but my main concern is a severe lateral lean. I can’t straighten out without a major increase in pain! It’s been 2 months now, and I’m concerned I’ll cause further damage waiting and living like this
Thanks a lot for simplifying the tons of information available online.I am currently affected with L4-L5 & L5-S1 disc herniation, for 22 days now with no lower back pain,took steroids for initial 10 days ,and nerve relaxant for another 12 days I am having siatic nerve pain till knee joint which becomes severe if I sit for even 10 min. The doctor recommended NSAID'S for another 10 days .How to go about further ,as I am unable to join my office.Watching your videos has given me new confidence to not to worry and exercise gently but scared to start with as the pain I had initially was so severe I don't want to go back to square 1 after being healed quite a lot.
I was diagonose with MRI which shows multiple disc prolaps with cervical spydolosis. After taking many muscle relexer yet the pain is there and the nubness is allso there, so which exercise can i do
I had a discectomy on L5/S1 in 2022 I’ve now got back pain and pain in both legs back of thigh, ankle and toe pain I haven’t had a MRI I’m pretty sure I’ve herniated a disc which one or how many is the question but I’ve been in pretty bad pain since May and it looking much better? In my mind I’m thinking get an MRI and just have surgery and be done but I’m alas I reluctant to have another spinal surgery? Do you believe it will get better in its own? Plus I drive for a living so it kinda sucks being in a car all day.
Hi got a L3 L4 disk protusion. It took around 2 months to get better. However, It gets back every year in winter with a reduced pain but still good enough to make you crooked. And it stays for around 2 weeks everytime. Do you have any thoughts about it? Appreciate your comments. Thanks
I seem to have a lit going on the doctor gave me codine that didnt work then amatriptoline that was to be taken at night no education just a referral to a spinal surgeon at the moment I am trying to exercise and manage the pain naturally😢
I am a paramedic, 20 yrs medical field, chronic lower back issues. Had stem cells which seem to have been doing well. Recently a new disc extrusion L2L3 12mm caused neuro symptoms in my left leg, no back pain. It's been 4 wks, some numbness in my left shin dermatome l4 area and some cramping sometimes in my lower quad area. I do have loss of strength, but I can still lift my foot and I can walk. Had cortisone injections for the inflammation, seems to have helped with some inflammation.
I have the same thing, same symptoms. Been almost 2 months now. Tough to get sleep or do anything. I do t plan on doing any surgery though. I believe in natural healing, even if a long and painful road
Proper stretching to push extrusion back in coupled with acupuncture have helped my 1.2 cm extrusion at l4-l5 tremendously. Shin was numb, ankle numb, thigh and hip pain. It's almost fully functional and pain low now. Just carried 5 -50 lb bags of feed today 60 yards. Just weird tingling after stretching now. Walking and side glides and up dog stretches are super helpful as well as lessening hips and knees up at physical therapy
Have multiple spinal issues for 10 years along with chronic herniations, had acute herniation in September, it is now June and I am still having r hip and leg weakness with pain , steroid injections didn’t really work, Lyrica helped but had to stop due to side effects, my ongoing med regimen tramadol ,muscle relaxant, NSAIDs, helped but what has helped me most is my abdominal and glute exercises and staying fairly active. I have trouble walking so plan to weight until it has been a year and a half and I may consider a discectomy, I refused a fusion which was recommended several years ago, thank you for this video,wise advice
Thanks for sharing and I'm really sorry you're going through this - it must be difficult! There is a TON of free guidance on this channel, and if you ever need more 1:1 support, just watch the masterclass and you're welcome to book a free consult with me. We're here to help!
2 herniated discs in October 2023. L4/5 and L5/S1. Did 35 physiotherapy sessions and recently did the injections 2 weeks ago, unfortunately didn’t help. I also have one leg weaker than the other so the doc suggested after injections I do more physio, and if that doesn’t help then I have to do surgery. My sciatica is pretty bad and it’s fucking annoying. Making me hate my life so much. I wish there was an easier solution rather than surgery
9 months ago, I developed so much pain in groin, thigh and glutes area. Before 9 months ago I walked and ran, both free from pain. I now need a walker to stand up and move forward inch by inch in pain. MRI showed little inflammation in groin area. Doctors say to just take panado and advil and try to walk. I feel like my thigh ligaments are ripping apart when i try to get up and sit down. I need to hold onto the walker with dear life for support. Advil and Panadol do very little to stop the pain. If i stand for more than 10 seconds, my thighs and knees go into stiff mode making it very painful to start moving. My thighs and legs literally feel like they are locked up. I can not life my legs. Please tell me what excersis I could do to strengthen my legs barring in mind that I can barely stand. Please can you help me, I miss my independence and walking free from pain, kind regards
Ive been in pain with l4 l5 for over a yr. Is a bulging disk the same as herniated disk? Doc told me I have 8ft ceilings instead of 10..im a bit confused...I am doing bridges, planks, leg stretches etc. Now the nerve pain is going down left side hip and leg. Doc put me on gabapentin, only 400mg spaced out. She wants to give me a second epidural. I could not sit and I feel like it helped short term only for sitting factor. I'm depressed and am sick of the rollercoaster of pain..I'm trying not to give up. Thanks for the video!
The reports don’t seem to make a distinction whether the asymptotic percentage of patients had bulging or herniations that encroach on a nerve branch, i.e. not all bulging makes contact with a nerve. In my case L5 S1 with sciatic symptoms and numbness, luckily no disfunction other than waves of discomfort and pain. What percentage of minimal to moderate nerve intrusion do patients experience pain / limitations?
That's a really good question and I'd have to dig into the research a bit for that answer. In my experience with patients I can say that probably about 40% have a disc herniation/bulge/protrusion etc.. and of those, probably 1/3 have nerve root impingement on the MRI. Yes, recovery can be a bit touchy but nonetheless I see people with nerve root impingement drastically improve their function and symptoms every day.
What if you have neuropathy for herniations detected 15 years ago. I did find out I have diabetes type 2 but have gotten my glucose numbers under control.
I have a L5 S1 herniated disc since 2 and a half years, i feel i have less strength in my left leg than my right one and even when i walk for atleast half a km i feel numbness in my whole left leg with a sharp nerve pain, Mostly when i wake up in the morning i always feel pain what so i do?
I was overdosed on vit d by a doctor last year and I then developed disc bulges and protrusions in C-4 to c6 discs and annular fissure in the previous mri too. I was given 120000 iu or more weekly via injection ‘I also have an l5-s1 bulge, my tail bone hurts regardless of what I do. I have swellings on the side I took the prescribed vit d injections, by the neck, shoulder under wrist and above ankle. i have been doing yoga, and a few isometric exercises, im also taking 50 mg of magnesium which is less but it only temporarily subsides my neck swelling. I’ve been told vit d overdose can cause a mag and k2 deficiency ‘the other swellings subside temporarily via excercise and then come back after a 20- 40 mins doctors are dismissive and I’m stuck. I also gained significant weight being 5’3 I’m 64 kgs and what seems right rn is to lose weight so that the swellings are more apparent so I am no longer dismissed by doctors. I can also work out 40 mins a day now, things have improved but the doctors have not helped me at all. One of them just suggested walking for the discs. That’s all and no help at all. So idk what to do anymore. I turned 27 in march and had to quit my job last May cause of the debilitating vertigo from the overdose last year. All my blood reports are clear as well/
I am 27 years old too. And like you, I had to quit my job because of this illness. A doctor recommended high dose vitamin D to me. Oral use. But I did not use high doses because I was afraid of toxicity or other problems. Instead, I use it as 10 drops a day. I think it is good for general health. But I don't think it has any effect on hernia pain. Waist, hip pain and leg pain made me feel alienated from life. I tried different ways but it didn't work. I will go to an interview for endoscopic surgery in 2 days. Everyone tells me to avoid surgery, but I'm so tired of living like this, I've been suffering for 5 years. I'm like half a human. Psychology is exhausted. I even thought of suicide many times. Really hard.
While hanging curtains, I strained my right side a lot, and the next day I had a strange pain in my lower back and hip. A week has passed, and it still hurts, but not as much as before. Do you think I injured my sciatic nerve, or is it just muscle damage? What can I do for a full recovery?And there is more tension in my right hip compared to the other one.
I did the same thing but on my left. I was doing kettlebell swings while already having disc issues and pulled something in my lower back. If there’s no radiating or sharp pain going down your glute/hamstring, it’s most likely just muscle or tendon issue. My best guess is it’s either your QL muscle, erectors or glute medius
I had the epidural steroid Injection, it made pain worse. It felt like pulled muscles. Took about a mo. To get over it. The bill was 9k for.a 5 MIn procedure. Lucky I had Insurance. Dr now wants to do decompression surgery where he cut off the bulg. I do have drop foot and neuropathy in my feet. I Don't know what to do.
I took a nerve block inj with steroids in the 4th week . It didnt help at all. I was suggested surgery but i dont prefer. Its 8 weeks now and still shooting pain is there in right leg when i stand and unable to sit fr more than a min. Lyrica alone helps me to sleep. Started 10days back. Really dont know how long to wait
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I'm a physiotherapist. All of the things you say are completely true. MRI just scares people and makes their pain worse because of fear and stress. Most people will get better by exercising and having hope. I saw these in my patients. You're great 👌👌 Continue your good work and keep us updated 👌👌
Hey thanks a ton! Glad to see the number of good evidence based clinicians is growing!
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Thanks bro mri is just scared me
SCIATICA!!
It’s a bitch. Bed-ridden for more than 3 months
Intense pain-drs visits required wheel chair
Had 2 non-effective epidurals so went to a new neurosurgeon who gave the epidural doc instructions as to where what and how much
epidural to try ( I had
zero faith by then/ but
Third time was a charm!!
Pain abated within a few days- was able to stop opiates altogether- went from wheelchair to cane to nothing within the week Now continuing w PT to stretch and strengthen
My takeaway- make sure u r seeing the absolute best, most experienced dr u can possibly find!
I'm 71 yo athlete L4 L5 Stenosis... I've tried so many therapies
.the numbness just gets worse and worse..but surgery seems so dangerous
Herniated L4-L5, L5-S1 disc in February most severe sciatica pain EVER. Couldn’t sit, stand, or lay down w/o excruciating pain down my right leg and numb outer toes. Now it end of May mostly pain only in my tailbone (still so intense 😖) sometimes in my ankle sometimes my hamstring. But I can only sit for like 15mins bf pain runs down my leg into my ankle. I walk for 1 hr every morning usually a 20-30min walk in the evening. I do a few McKenzie exercises and I tried some of my “normal” exercises but got scared that I was making it worse so I backed off. The pain is debilitating and really makes you feel hopeless. Praying that by the end of June I’m pain free. Your channel is refreshing 😊
Dang that sounds really tough. Take advantage of all the free resources that n this channel! This does NOT have to be your life. We’re here to help!
@savagezilla I am having the same issue. I recommend an MRI if you have not done it already.
@@KappoMichy This is bad advice unless there are red flags. Besides, if a person knows they have an L4-5 herniation, they've already had the MRI. That said, I tell most of my patients to forget about their MRI because the MRI only makes things worse (unless a person has red flags). Re watch the video to understand why. Or watch this to understand why an MRI tells us nothing about pain: ruclips.net/video/Z4v04FIWTUU/видео.html
Glad you are recovery, did you try any injection? The 1st injection I had not work but very painful experience. Do you take any medication for your pain? The medication helps me but I will cut down soon when I feel better. I have a similar experience like your pain, I also have this annoying tingling on my left leg.
Thanks for reply
@@ShapeshiftWellness since I watched your video about fear I started easing more into sitting! I honestly thought that feeling the pain meant I was making it worse so I’d quickly go and lay down. Since Tuesday I’ve been taking a deep breath and reminding myself that I’m not fragile . And guess what the pain doesn’t get any worse! I sit and take breaks and walk around the house but I feel like I’m getting my life back!! Going to keep reminding myself that I’m not fragile and it’s actually bearable!
If you strengthen your core you can reduce about 60% of pain . I had a cousin with 2 disk her iations. He was doing 500 push ups a day . Well he was living very good . So streghteb your body .
My dad tells me the human body is stronger than what we think . Don’t smoke - eat low inflammation foods - drink lots of water and walk a lot
I agree with everything you said except the idea that we specifically need to strengthen the core. Core is just one part of the human body. We need to strengthen the whole body, and also get good recovery, sleep, nutrition, and manage stress.
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I had lower back pain and sciatica for almost 3 years. Until I found a way to heal my lower back pain and sciatica once and for all. I do decompression exercises using monkey bar. Basically, I just hang on the monkey bar and gently twist my hips and gently swing from side to side. I'm now free from lower back pain and sciatica.
How long did you hang? For you how long did it take before the pain was going away
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I usually hang for about 1 minute each time. First, I will hang and twist my hips. And then, rest. Then, I will hang and swing from side to side for about 1 minute. I usually repeat this 2-3 times each session. The pain went away in less than a week. I can walk and bend my back pain free. Nowadays, I only hang twice a week just for exercise purposes. ☺️
Just popping in to set realistic expectations for other viewers. I'm happy hanging was helpful for you. For most people, there is no such thing as a SINGLE magic fix. Decompression from hanging may be great for some, neutral for others, and make some people worse. It totally depends on the individual. Even when hanging does help, it still is only there to provide temporary relief, it does NOT substitute for the fundamentals, which are exercise to make the body stronger, and good recovery (nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction). I only chime in here to prevent "magic-fix" thinking. Real rehab must be more comprehensive for most people.
I use my inversion table like this. Hang upside down for a minute or two, then I wiggle back and forth and swing back and forth under my own power. Back pain has really gone down.
That’s great
Hi i am an Osteopath of about 25 years and agree with just about everything you say - very good information, great work.
Hey thanks I'm happy to here we're on the same page! The healthcare community has a lot of room to grow, so the more people that are really familiar with evidence based best-practice, and avoiding fearful narratives with patients, the better!
I have 5 herniated discs and it’s been bad for like 6 years now. Starts to get better and then it comes back with the vengeance again. Pain is excruciating and I’m terrified to do the things I love like lifting and martial arts. Feel like I hardly have a life anymore. I’ve thrown my back out just putting my socks on, even sneezing too hard has done e it before. I exercise as much as I can, don’t smoke or drink, and have a better diet than 99% of the population. It only seems to get worse. Wish I could be one of those people who’s herniated discs have no symptoms
I feel your pain I’m in the same boat.
If I was you I would try stem cells in Tijuana
@@Gabe-bz9nk I would love to get stem cells but unfortunately due to inflation and a couple of set backs out of my control the past 4 years I’m now poor and couldn’t come close to affording it
Im 25 years old and got herniated disc with l4 l5 for 8 months now. Thank you so much for the video as this motivated to stay active as much as possible even if it hurts. This video also helped alot with my mental health as well!
You’re welcome! Movement is medicine!
Dude I fucking love you. You are GOD SENT.
Every Doctor/PT/Surgeon/radiologist needs to watch this video & reference it to every patient with a bulging disc/hernia/sciatica pain.
lol thanks 🙏 Yea it blows my mind how unfamiliar most doctors are with the research on this stuff. Very frustrating.
I am eighty-six. Have walked miles for sixty years with my dogs. After losing them I do not walk so much. For around two months I have had buttock pain, going down my leg. Very painful to stand.but sitting ok. Have taken Parecetomal , no good. I have felt so very depressed but now certain days are not so bad
Tried a little walking and light gardening. Keeping my fingers crossed but still not convinced I will be ok.
However this positive video has really cheered me up and given me hope!
I do so wish we can all recover from this very painful condition.
Oh man, I love you for this video. My doctor was pushing me for a biacuplasty and that just didn’t sound right to me. Thanks a ton for this information.
This is one of the best channels for back pain sufferers! After 9 months my back pain has reduced from a 7 to a 2. Thank you very much for the positive attitude! Long and steady wins the race!
That’s absolutely amazing to hear, thank you so much for sharing!
I am suffer disk bluz since 5 years.I have flowing so many dr. no any progress.i will send my MRI report plz support me from Nepal.
You are very kind to give us the knowledge of sciatica pain.I had suffered for nearly a yr now n had went through lots of treatments.Some are good n some are simply bad.
My wife has L4/L5 and S1 herniation on her right side and drop foot for over 2 years and still in constant pain.
Thank you for sharing the reasearch ✨
Oh my God, tell me why I barely came across your video. This is something I’ve been needing to learn the last past seven months. I’ve been on one hell of a ride. I got nothing to do but go through all your videos and I’m going to concentrate on focusing on repairing my back thank you thank you so much doc
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Wow! I wish scared people with disc herniation would watch this video. It is the same thing I tell people I come across with such problem. In fact, I HAD 4 herniated discs and avoided surgery because I found a therapist who PUMPED me up talking to me like you are right now. 5 years after, I learned to manage my back problem over the years. My back is stable and I can function 90 % normal. Just wonderful! Thank you for this MAGNIFICENT video. Blessings!!!
I got injured in the military overseas 20 years ago. I've been dealing with chronic low back pain since. Ive had multiple MRIs from the military. Three lower discs deterioration and bulging. They've done the nurve burning several times (doesn't work anymore) injections for eight or so years (doesn't work anymore) I refuses opioids because in the beginning they didn't work I didn't want the addiction. Military prescribed everything with NSAIDs in it. Now I suffer from long term stomach issues and ulcers. Thanks for the good information because everything the military gave me was wrong lol.
Damn that sounds awful, it's shocking how often healthcare resorts to these treatments despite best evidence suggesting conservative care and rehab effective by comparison without all the adverse events and cost. Glad this video helped!
@@ShapeshiftWellness Yeah it's crazy lol. The VA is wild. I subscribed to your channel. I definitely will check out more of your videos.
U should qualify for surgery?
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I retired three years ago after 21 years. Diagnosed with DDD, Disc herniation at L4L5 & L5S1, sciatica and arthritis in the lumbar spine. After I got out I quit the percosets and started eating better and exercising smarter and more effectively than in the military. I dropped 30lbs walking on the treadmill for 30 mins everyday on 15% incline at a moderate pace. I started weight lifting again, focusing on core strength & stability and total body fitness. I have a good dose of a sativa strain during the day before my workout in the evening then follow that with an indica strain at night before bed. I feel so much better.
By far, one of the most honest pieces of advice i have seen so far. Focus on symptoms, diet, exercise and most importantly mental health. Pain makes us do crazy stuff, believe me :) who had disc protrusion in the past. All the best and have patience, hope and consistency
Glad you thought so! Yep rehab is really just doing the fundamentals and living a healthy lifestyle, while getting stronger along the way!
In August of 2023, I herniated my L5-S1. I have a foot drop but on the opposite side. This means I can not push off of my calf, and I can hide the limp pretty well. Initially, my pain was severe and placed me in the ER. However, my neurosurgeon elected not to do a fusion. I have had an emergency lamenectimy/discectimy and re herniated the L5-S1. The first surgery was because I had sever symptoms not being able to use my bowls and bladder. I have chosen not to get a fusion to see if I can heal naturally. I do have weakness along the nerve root from my butt to my foot. I sense less weakness as I do the natural program I am in. The weeks I miss I feel more, which gives me hope.
You are "the bearer of good tidings" Thanks for this uplifting video.
Hey thank the research for showing us the truth! I can't believe how much fear-mongering is out there from people who just do not read research, and think our spines are fragile like a house of cards. Motion is lotion!
Thank you so much I just came across your station and subscribed I have two disc herniations and two bulging discs I was experiencing burning in my lower spine and tightness I went to physical therapy for 3 months and it helped but just two weeks after my recovery I went to a new chiropractor I told him I was just recovering from two herniations and two disc injuries he still went ahead and adjusted me I felt burning and tightness just like I had before when I left his office I've been having the same sentence in January 11th almost 6 months a lot of fear anger and frustration came over me I was emotionally and mentally distraught over this regretting that I went to him I tried 3 months of physical therapy but this time it did not help I walk 30 minutes a day which is good but I still have that burning when I lay down at night Gabapentin seems to be the only thing helping with that burning sensation I'm scheduled for an epidural actually Wednesday I'm thinking about canceling it Maybe it was the emotional pain and fear I was experiencing that prolong this was the first time I got better in 3 months now 6 months do I have any advice should I reschedule that epidural?
WOW this video so informative. Thank you a lot for sharing 🌷
You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped! This one took a LOT of research 😅
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I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They're very encouraging, and uplifting. They give me hope, and options, for my bad back.
I'm so glad the videos are helping! Just one thing - don't call your back "bad." That negative association just makes things worse. I've got a number of videos on this, but your beliefs impact rehab just as much as anatomy does.
That makes sense. I do construction and had intense lower back pain for a long time. I went to a dr and they said i had a bulging disk in my lower back. They gave me some injections and it helped a bit but they said they may have to operate if it continues to hurt. I started exploring some self massage methods for trigger points. I found some really tight trigger points near my tail bone and in my glutes. I proceed to massage the areas for a few weeks breaking down the muscle knots and regained most of my mobility and the pain is very faint. It took me a couple of years to figure that out, but it is much better now, and I'll continue to work in it.
I have an L5-S1 disc protrusion, which is compression my right side nerve root. Pretty intense sciatica symptoms after standing or walking for roughly 10 minutes (can be longer or shorter). Oddly enough, spinal flexion eases my symptoms. So, for pain relief, I find that squatting down or sitting helps. In fact, I can sit all day long without any pain (very odd).
It's always gonna depend on where exactly the herniation is in correspondence to the S1 nerve root in your case. Maybe sitting helps keep that disk off that nerve. It is odd, but luckily in your case, sitting isn't making it worse.
My friend had surgery for scoliosis. Had a lumbar fusion. Before surgery he was a skilled soccer player. After surgery he is handicapped and stays at home most of the time. I wish i had knew this before so i could have advised him against it.
Holy crap that's terribly sad to hear. Unfortunately this type of thing is more common than we'd like to admit.
I ended up having the injections. They really helped take off the edge so that I could get a good nights sleep and actually make some progress in physical therapy.
I’m sure the pain would have subsided after a couple weeks but my goodness the pain was too bad to sleep, that was my biggest issue.
My biggest concern is the loss in lumbar curvature. But I’m hoping physical therapy will help with that.
Thanks for sharing, I’m glad the injections helped in your case, I know it can be super frustrating to try to push through without something like that. As for curvature, don’t worry about that one bit! Spinal curvature does NOT matter. We have TONS of research refuting that outdated idea. Watch more videos on this channel to see research on myths vs. facts for low back pain and sciatica rehab!
I had a bulging disc and it took about 8 months to feel less pain but significantly less pain ... with care in mind not to load the spine or make sudden moves after a while/months all went ok ... and over a year later everything was just fine but my case was not very bad... I did not took another MRI .. I now go to the gym and with care in mind about my spine I can do everything ... NO PAIN! ( When I was getting out from my car the pain was excruciating WAS REAAALLY BAAD!!!! walking felt good no pain there , the sciatica pain was up to behind the knee ... and it went up... and up and went away) so .. maybe depends on the severity of the disc/bulging but we all need to do research in order to understand and heal ...In my opinion!
Thanks for analyzing different researches on disc herniation self-healing. There was a disc herniation in my lumbar spine L5, I have the numbness and tingling on my left leg but not in pain for more than 6 months. Based on my understanding, most of the patient have the self-healing within 12 weeks. One of the neurosurgeon I visited asked me to wait until a year to see if the disc herniation dissolved by the body instead of a surgery since I'm not in pain but only numbness. Obviously, another neurosurgeon suggested microdiscectomy surgery. Just curious if there was any case history / experience for a long period (e.g. 1 year or even longer) of self-healing process similar to my situation. I used to play soccer once a week but stop playing for a while since I had physio treatment (e.g. lumbar traction, shockwave therapy and dry needling ) 2 months ago. Basically, the numbness and tingling still remains the same after the 8 sessions of the above physio treatment. It struggles me a lot for the next step on my disc herniation situation since different medical advices was receieved from different neurosurgeons.
I've been suffering from lower back pain for almost 4 years, I feel tingling in my knee and sometimes I can't walk because my left foot loses strength and it becomes impossible to walk.
There one stretch that helps, lying with the back of the neck and sacral lumbar area on the floor and bringing the soles of your feet together, leaving your arms open and relaxed.
Tips:
Lie face down with a pillow under the abdominal area for 1 minute
Massage the sole of the foot on the affected side
Avoid sitting as much as possible, especially those who spend hours at the computer, working standing up at a lifting table helps a lot.
Sleep 8h
That sounds aweful. Hope you feel better 🙏🏻💚”Dr Rowe Spinecare” also has some amazing exercises. I have had backpain 10 years.
I am absolutely AMAZED by these videos, because they are fact-based and giving me what I needed the most - self-confidence and hope to heal my (small) disc herniation. By the way, I hadn't felt symptoms before I underwent an optional full-body MRI (where they found it and I started to fear of the future)... Thank you Dr. Davis, I am so thankful for your enthusiasm and passion - you really helped me significantly!
Hey thanks a ton! Interesting that symptoms amplified after the MRI, even with only a small finding. That just further proves the point that unnecessary imaging makes things worse, and fear is a MAJOR factor in chronic pain. Make sure to watch the video on fear/catastrophizing here: ruclips.net/video/7MWEIp9TGvU/видео.html
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He’s great
Thank you so much!😇 I have multiple disc bulges from C down to L since my spine straightened due to an accident together with a sacralized L5 and left leg weakened and suffering from muscle pain caused by my back injury. It's been like that since May 2022 and my doctors can't even answer if I will heal and just jack me up with pain meds maintenance month by month. Not until ny current PT Doctor told me I can get better just by strengthening my muscles. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. I'VE BEEN DEPRESSED EVER SINCE cuz before the accident I was so active(exercising together with weights) altogether with me working long hours and now I couldn't even function normally and have limited time doing normal everyday stuffs. Sighh😩😩I walk with cane and travel with back brace to prevent too much pain from rough road crap. I'M JUST 27 btw
Wow it's got to be frustrating to have that kind of pain at 27. I dealt with chronic pain from around 18-26 years old, so I empathize with your struggle. I hope your PT is helping you get stronger and feel better! If you ever need more help, just ask!
Ive been suffering for three months, ive had two chiro appts, started out stretching wrong, sitting with my kneews above my hips, and pillows between my hips, knees and ankle have helped me to be able to get out of bed w/o crying out in pain...baby steps...
Hi. In May, I was diagnosed with lumbar spondylisis, spinal and stenosis with exit foramen to the L4-L5,L5-S1. Finding images by MRI. I have no pain in back,however severe pain and cramps and numbness in my right. leg only. Doing physiotherapy and taking Lyrica 75mg once daily and Norgesic twice daily since January but until now I get no relief. Doctor suggested surgery of which I denied. Are there any other treatment.
Uau thanks for this review! I was thinking in doing this since my neurologist said I shouldn't play soccer or run anymore (he says this to all patients that had herniated disk). Congratulations. Do you have a paper from this review?
Your very encouraging because I’m in terrible shape 4 herniated disks and 4 pinched nerves
Four years in my left rotator cuff I’ve had net ablations but it was the worst thing and made my pain worse he told me epidural he secretary told me it was ablation
I started having low back pain and bad left side sciatica the late part of october 2023. Fast forward to today June 21 2024 and I am still in pain with sciatica. I have bad days and I have better days. June 13th last week I got an MRI and it shows a mild herniation at L4/L5 and a large herniation at L5/S1 that is impinging the S1 nerve roots. This sucks and while I am thankful I can still get around, some people have it worse than me so I shouldn't even complain. But the pain has made me a shell of my former self. It has been 8 months of this.
What have you tried for treatment?
I know how frustrating it is to be out with pain. I hope the masterclass helps you get un-stuck! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
I have bilateral herniations l5/s1. Had a cuada equina scare at hospital after auto accident. Had foor drop and lack of reflex in my left leg. Conservitive treatment is hard to even get.
All the doctors recommended surgery to me. Spent 14 hours in hospital for them to tell me I need surgery just not right then. Since, 3 other docs told me the same. I have extreme left leg pain, and have had that leg give out numerous times. Right leg was going numb and giving me hip issues.
Got epidural injections, and ended up laid up for 2 weeks not long after. Intolerable pain. Surgeon, offered more of those, but I asked about surgery because of all the docs telling me, and the fact the epidural sucked, carries its own rosks and is a bandaid.
It scares me for sure. I cant even find examples of bilateral herniations getting surgery. The left side is pretty large. Cant sit for long, stand for long, even laying in certain positions. Have some cuada equina symptoms occassionally as well.
I typically work out, and the rest of my spine is healthy. Feel like this is my only option. Medicines help, but its so hard to deal with the docs, and get one to give them to you. Even 2 weeks before surgery. I do have major weakness in my legs, some sattle numbness, footdrop, and extreme pain.
Do you think I am making the right move? Surgery is 8 days out. I am getting a bilateral endoscopic microdiscetomy. I am worried that I will lose stability having two sides removed. And, the lack of literature a long with what my surgeon says (35 years exp.) Says it is rare.
I can barely sit or walk. I have disc leison, disc degeneration, small disc petrusion. Nothing major, but it still gives me mad pain. Its really hard to find a solution. Im trying everything. It all started with a shitty bed, and bad chair
Thank you for giving me a hope. I am suffering from L4, L5-S1 herniation since May. Severe pain shock lower back and left leg mostly at the heap area.
Get first initial 6-day steroid treatment that dramatically reduce my pain. Walking every day for about 40 minutes. Yoga and McKenzie exercises. Pain still strikes me at any point of movements.
Schedule injection to at least let myself to breathe normally
Your video gave me a hope that I may return to a normal life.
Movements that I use to rehydrate my discs and make my spine move are ...
1) Short-range (incomplete) squats : I kind of '' bounce '' quickly with moderate pressure with my feet staying on the floor
2) Moving my upper body from side to side while bending the spine a little (so when I move to the right side, my left leg and foot leave the floor and I bend my spine a bit to the right).
Walking can make my sciatic nerve symptoms worse while walking, but helps me sit longer after. taking the walk.
Sometimes but rarely, I get discogenic pain or typical muscular low back pain.
Like you said, getting your spine to be used to doing flexion again (like when sitting) has helped me a lot when it comes to being able to sit longer. I can't still sit as long as I used to throughout the day (I can't run either because it makes my sciatic nerve too sensitive), but it's much better than it was.
Great video btw.
Looks like you're capturing the essence of good rehab: progressive overload (or graded exposure). Calm things down, build them back up! 💪
Alhamdulillah, I had L5/S1 disc very serious herniation but I didn't go for surgery, it took 8 months, 3 of them were very painfullfor me but now I am 98 percent healed and i don't feel pain while sitting amd walking even climbing stairs. I feel slightly little pain when I bend try to reach my toes. Trust me it heals with time but doctors help and advice should be followed ❤
24 years old with a L5-S1, currently unable to walk properly, bike, sit, walk or sleep. Have it since last year November started like i don’t know what it is slowly but surely more pain to the point where i’m now. Next friday i’m getting an injection. For it but off course i’ll need to do exercises to make space i’m also trying to do some fitness and osteopathy. Hopefully i can say that i’m almost pain free next year.
hello sir
Your videos are very helpful
Hello There,
I received an MRI report diagnosing disc herniation in L4, L5, and S1, but my doctor's clinical evaluation contradicted this finding. He recommended a normal lifestyle, lifestyle improvements, and numerous physiotherapy sessions, which I enthusiastically pursued, avoiding surgery unless necessary criteria are met. After 12 physiotherapy sessions involving manual massage, dry cupping, and pain relief techniques, I regained energy and returned to playing Padel. Recently, I began a 12-session Rehab phase but after completing only 3 sessions, I am experiencing discomfort such as muscle soreness and occasional joint stiffness, leading to confusion about my current course of action.
My name is Brajagopal Kha.2012 to 2016 have pain in my L4 L5 S1 JOINT .I AM GOING TO applo hospital channai india .dr hegde said go to home and do sum excercise and donot forourd banding and weight lifting. after 6 month i am start running and other excersise start .
now i am plaing football my age is 47
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Lastly, I just want to say,
Thank You so much for this scientific advice.
Thanks a ton! My team and I work hard to make things evidence based but understandable.
I have been dealing with sciatica for 2 yrs now due to a disc L5/S1. I have done it all pt, spinal decompression, massage, acupuncture, softwave and nothing has work for the sciatic pain. I am running out of options can’t sleep, can’t sit, can’t stand and walking for 20 mins triggers a lot of stabbing pain on the left side down the leg 😢.
What's your age. I hope you recover asap.
Thanks for being honest ❤
Please can you advise me how to get rid of the lateral cutaneous nerve pain had for 14 yrs on right leg thigh comes and goes. Come when lifting more than 10 kilos. I always feel tight , stiff in lower lumbar area. Is there a way I can send you my MRI reports and current one. Very grateful for your advise I can't fly to USA to you from Australia OR if you have a colleague in Australia that you trust and has your knowledge and utmost education.
Love Eve Sydney ❤
Thanks for giving good thoghts
Herniated. Pain unheard of. Surgery. 2 years later my upper discs slide out every day and girlfriend pushes them back in...my life as stone mason at 60
Hii I have loss of cervical and lumber lordosis for last 3 years so what is treatment
My only conflict with this video is when he says doing core exercises like side planks and glute strengthening is not necessary. I believe that is one of the most important things to strengthen and isolate to take pressure and load off of other muscles like the very overlooked QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I do believe that imbalances can mimic herniation pain symptoms and once corrected will help ease a lot of discomfort. Other than that, it is a good video and everything else is very spot on
Here's the deal with core: The research repeatedly shows it's not nearly as important as people think. Can it have some value for people in severe/acute flare ups in order to get them able to perform normal daily activities? Yup. Is it necessary for everyone with back pain? Definitely not, research shows you can get the same long term results with just normal exercise without specifically focusing on core exercises. My real problem with core training is the dogma/narrative that comes along with it. It reinforces "magic muscle" thinking, as though it were possibly to isolate some magic muscle that's going to fix everything. People are told core bracing is a long term strategy in order to avoid bending, and they are told that bending and twisting are dangerous. This leads to fear, and overprotective muscle guarding long term, and increases the chances that an acute flare up turns into chronic (long lasting) pain as a result of this fear and guarding. Core can be a brick on the road to rehab, but it should be short lived, and people need to graduate and move on to bigger better things as quickly as symptoms allow. Fair?
What are your feelings on pregabalin for nerve/sciatic pain as a resulting from disc extrusions?
If you have a disc herniation for more than 2 months and the pain is getting worse slowly, for instance if you have pain even while lying down then definitely consider surgery as an option. A bulge of over 6mm will definitely have horrible symptoms. Don't sit there thinking it will get better simply because it can. The last thing you want is it the disc not getting resorbed and condition hasn't improved and you end up with permanent nerve damage.
One of the best video I've ever seen till now❤
Thanks!
Have suffered from chronic lower back pain for years. Had Radio frequency ablation and after 6 weeks no change. In fact my pain threshold has worsened. Am disappointed and desperate for relief.
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I keep having numbness in my left leg and foot, seems like it will never go away, 8 months now.
My doctor argued with me for 20 years with minimal pain relief from less invasive options. Surgery fixed it and they found that there were bone spurs digging into my discs that weren't showing anywhere because there were regular bones hiding the spurs on MRI, Xrays, and the bone scan they made me do. I didn't want to be on medications that just caused dependency for the rest of my life. The meds also stopped me from enjoying my life
I get most people don't need it, but if it's been over a year with someone doing what they are supposed to do - don't talk to them like surgery won't do anything
Each person is unique, I’m happy you found something that worked for you 🙏
I agree. Been dealing with pain off and on my whole life. Yes you can recover naturally, but I always have some level of minor pain and just work through it. Would love a no pain life. Did you find ADR let you be active again w/o pain?
I was one step closer to getting operated but randomly saw your video and started doing exercises and yup i think you saved me from it😅
Slow and steady! Usually as long as we are patient, but gradually progress exercise difficulty, we can heal from back pain and sciatica naturally.
Thanks, you really made me feel hopeful about recovering. Do you think even low back pain that lasted for a year could eventually heal?
I work with clients every day who have had pain for upwards of 5 to 25 years. We get them feeling MUCH better. If you want to know what we do, watch the masterclass: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
What do you think about inversion table??
I have tried many things for my back , for me I only wish something worked , what I have must not be a disk herniation then , so that’s good to know , because if they heal and I’ve had this for many years then it’s something else , thanks you tube .
Will you please tell me what to do then? I had a microdiscectomy at L4-L5 on April 19th. I was SUFFERING. I mean… I couldn’t move. It has since reherniated and it’s affected me so badly mentally that I checked into a psych ward today.
The surgeon will call me tomorrow and probably suggest a second microdiscectomy.
What do I do? My pain isn’t as bad as it was pre surgery thank God.
Please let me know. I’m desperate.
Iam having disc herniation since 2017 still i do have severe pain on and off atleast 3-4 times/year. At present iam bedridden due to severe pain which appeared while squating. So i will b grateful if you advice me to get rid of my herniation pain totally .
My right foot underneath in numb for 6 months already. Is this a serious condition? What do I do?
Well I'm currently debating to call ambulance at moment.ive had two fusions in the 90s .l4 l5 S1 .it's been 2weeks since something happen.i went in a canoe.with motor.just sat to low.
Have barely manageable constant never pain, but my main concern is a severe lateral lean. I can’t straighten out without a major increase in pain! It’s been 2 months now, and I’m concerned I’ll cause further damage waiting and living like this
Thanks a lot for simplifying the tons of information available online.I am currently affected with L4-L5 & L5-S1 disc herniation, for 22 days now with no lower back pain,took steroids for initial 10 days ,and nerve relaxant for another 12 days I am having siatic nerve pain till knee joint which becomes severe if I sit for even 10 min. The doctor recommended NSAID'S for another 10 days .How to go about further ,as I am unable to join my office.Watching your videos has given me new confidence to not to worry and exercise gently but scared to start with as the pain I had initially was so severe I don't want to go back to square 1 after being healed quite a lot.
That’s awesome! You should check out his free master class. It has more great info!
I was diagonose with MRI which shows multiple disc prolaps with cervical spydolosis. After taking many muscle relexer yet the pain is there and the nubness is allso there, so which exercise can i do
I had a discectomy on L5/S1 in 2022 I’ve now got back pain and pain in both legs back of thigh, ankle and toe pain I haven’t had a MRI I’m pretty sure I’ve herniated a disc which one or how many is the question but I’ve been in pretty bad pain since May and it looking much better? In my mind I’m thinking get an MRI and just have surgery and be done but I’m alas I reluctant to have another spinal surgery? Do you believe it will get better in its own? Plus I drive for a living so it kinda sucks being in a car all day.
Hi got a L3 L4 disk protusion. It took around 2 months to get better. However, It gets back every year in winter with a reduced pain but still good enough to make you crooked. And it stays for around 2 weeks everytime. Do you have any thoughts about it? Appreciate your comments. Thanks
Thanks for your info. 1 question. When i walk it gets wors. How is it it possible
I seem to have a lit going on the doctor gave me codine that didnt work then amatriptoline that was to be taken at night no education just a referral to a spinal surgeon at the moment I am trying to exercise and manage the pain naturally😢
I am a paramedic, 20 yrs medical field, chronic lower back issues. Had stem cells which seem to have been doing well. Recently a new disc extrusion L2L3 12mm caused neuro symptoms in my left leg, no back pain. It's been 4 wks, some numbness in my left shin dermatome l4 area and some cramping sometimes in my lower quad area. I do have loss of strength, but I can still lift my foot and I can walk. Had cortisone injections for the inflammation, seems to have helped with some inflammation.
I have the same thing, same symptoms. Been almost 2 months now. Tough to get sleep or do anything. I do t plan on doing any surgery though.
I believe in natural healing, even if a long and painful road
Proper stretching to push extrusion back in coupled with acupuncture have helped my 1.2 cm extrusion at l4-l5 tremendously. Shin was numb, ankle numb, thigh and hip pain. It's almost fully functional and pain low now. Just carried 5 -50 lb bags of feed today 60 yards. Just weird tingling after stretching now. Walking and side glides and up dog stretches are super helpful as well as lessening hips and knees up at physical therapy
@@guytwo20 I'll have try this ty
@@guytwo20 Man, i wish i could see some progress... can't do more than an inch of mush extensions and only mm of side glides without a ton of pain
Do you have a video on spinal decompression therapy?
Have multiple spinal issues for 10 years along with chronic herniations, had acute herniation in September, it is now June and I am still having r hip and leg weakness with pain , steroid injections didn’t really work, Lyrica helped but had to stop due to side effects, my ongoing med regimen tramadol ,muscle relaxant, NSAIDs, helped but what has helped me most is my abdominal and glute exercises and staying fairly active. I have trouble walking so plan to weight until it has been a year and a half and I may consider a discectomy, I refused a fusion which was recommended several years ago, thank you for this video,wise advice
Thanks for sharing and I'm really sorry you're going through this - it must be difficult! There is a TON of free guidance on this channel, and if you ever need more 1:1 support, just watch the masterclass and you're welcome to book a free consult with me. We're here to help!
2 herniated discs in October 2023. L4/5 and L5/S1. Did 35 physiotherapy sessions and recently did the injections 2 weeks ago, unfortunately didn’t help. I also have one leg weaker than the other so the doc suggested after injections I do more physio, and if that doesn’t help then I have to do surgery. My sciatica is pretty bad and it’s fucking annoying. Making me hate my life so much. I wish there was an easier solution rather than surgery
I have c6-c7 spinal cord compression. Doc mybody will heal on its own?🙏
9 months ago, I developed so much pain in groin, thigh and glutes area. Before 9 months ago I walked and ran, both free from pain. I now need a walker to stand up and move forward inch by inch in pain. MRI showed little inflammation in groin area. Doctors say to just take panado and advil and try to walk. I feel like my thigh ligaments are ripping apart when i try to get up and sit down. I need to hold onto the walker with dear life for support. Advil and Panadol do very little to stop the pain. If i stand for more than 10 seconds, my thighs and knees go into stiff mode making it very painful to start moving. My thighs and legs literally feel like they are locked up. I can not life my legs. Please tell me what excersis I could do to strengthen my legs barring in mind that I can barely stand. Please can you help me, I miss my independence and walking free from pain, kind regards
Ive been in pain with l4 l5 for over a yr. Is a bulging disk the same as herniated disk? Doc told me I have 8ft ceilings instead of 10..im a bit confused...I am doing bridges, planks, leg stretches etc. Now the nerve pain is going down left side hip and leg. Doc put me on gabapentin, only 400mg spaced out. She wants to give me a second epidural. I could not sit and I feel like it helped short term only for sitting factor. I'm depressed and am sick of the rollercoaster of pain..I'm trying not to give up. Thanks for the video!
Great content & very helpful
So walking is recommended for L4 L4 L5 SI disc herniation?
Had a l5 s1 disc protrusion around 18 months ago, still have mild to moderate pain most days, is it a case of just living with it forever?
This guys is speaking the truth!!!!!
I do my best!
The reports don’t seem to make a distinction whether the asymptotic percentage of patients had bulging or herniations that encroach on a nerve branch, i.e. not all bulging makes contact with a nerve. In my case L5 S1 with sciatic symptoms and numbness, luckily no disfunction other than waves of discomfort and pain. What percentage of minimal to moderate nerve intrusion do patients experience pain / limitations?
That's a really good question and I'd have to dig into the research a bit for that answer. In my experience with patients I can say that probably about 40% have a disc herniation/bulge/protrusion etc.. and of those, probably 1/3 have nerve root impingement on the MRI. Yes, recovery can be a bit touchy but nonetheless I see people with nerve root impingement drastically improve their function and symptoms every day.
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Question, do all of these talking points apply to disc narrowing as well? I’m unable to walk due to pain.
Hey! I've had harniated disc for abt a year ( L5-S1). Can you please help me where to start?
What if you have neuropathy for herniations detected 15 years ago. I did find out I have diabetes type 2 but have gotten my glucose numbers under control.
Please post these areticles that yiu are referencing in the Comments or description. It makes it easier to check your information. Thank you
All the articles are screenshots. Just pause the video and google what you see. All you need is the author, year, and type “NCBI” and it’ll come up.
I have a L5 S1 herniated disc since 2 and a half years, i feel i have less strength in my left leg than my right one and even when i walk for atleast half a km i feel numbness in my whole left leg with a sharp nerve pain,
Mostly when i wake up in the morning i always feel pain what so i do?
I was overdosed on vit d by a doctor last year and I then developed disc bulges and protrusions in C-4 to c6 discs and annular fissure in the previous mri too. I was given 120000 iu or more weekly via injection
‘I also have an l5-s1 bulge, my tail bone hurts regardless of what I do.
I have swellings on the side I took the prescribed vit d injections, by the neck, shoulder under wrist and above ankle.
i have been doing yoga, and a few isometric exercises, im also taking 50 mg of magnesium which is less but it only temporarily subsides my neck swelling. I’ve been told vit d overdose can cause a mag and k2 deficiency
‘the other swellings subside temporarily via excercise and then come back after a 20- 40 mins
doctors are dismissive and I’m stuck. I also gained significant weight being 5’3 I’m 64 kgs and what seems right rn is to lose weight so that the swellings are more apparent so I am no longer dismissed by doctors.
I can also work out 40 mins a day now, things have improved but the doctors have not helped me at all. One of them just suggested walking for the discs. That’s all and no help at all. So idk what to do anymore. I turned 27 in march and had to quit my job last May cause of the debilitating vertigo from the overdose last year. All my blood reports are clear as well/
I am 27 years old too. And like you, I had to quit my job because of this illness. A doctor recommended high dose vitamin D to me. Oral use. But I did not use high doses because I was afraid of toxicity or other problems. Instead, I use it as 10 drops a day. I think it is good for general health. But I don't think it has any effect on hernia pain. Waist, hip pain and leg pain made me feel alienated from life. I tried different ways but it didn't work. I will go to an interview for endoscopic surgery in 2 days. Everyone tells me to avoid surgery, but I'm so tired of living like this, I've been suffering for 5 years. I'm like half a human. Psychology is exhausted. I even thought of suicide many times. Really hard.
While hanging curtains, I strained my right side a lot, and the next day I had a strange pain in my lower back and hip. A week has passed, and it still hurts, but not as much as before. Do you think I injured my sciatic nerve, or is it just muscle damage? What can I do for a full recovery?And there is more tension in my right hip compared to the other one.
I did the same thing but on my left. I was doing kettlebell swings while already having disc issues and pulled something in my lower back. If there’s no radiating or sharp pain going down your glute/hamstring, it’s most likely just muscle or tendon issue. My best guess is it’s either your QL muscle, erectors or glute medius
I had the epidural steroid Injection, it made pain worse. It felt like pulled muscles. Took about a mo. To get over it. The bill was 9k for.a 5 MIn procedure. Lucky I had Insurance. Dr now wants to do decompression surgery where he cut off the bulg. I do have drop foot and neuropathy in my feet. I Don't know what to do.
Doc do u have slipped disc or bulged disc?
I took a nerve block inj with steroids in the 4th week . It didnt help at all. I was suggested surgery but i dont prefer. Its 8 weeks now and still shooting pain is there in right leg when i stand and unable to sit fr more than a min. Lyrica alone helps me to sleep. Started 10days back. Really dont know how long to wait