I’ve been trying to explain this pain to Doctors forever and a day but no one seems to understand what I was saying 😱😭… I’m saving your video for my Doctor… thank You so much ♥️🙏🙏
My sincere thoughts to anyone who suffers with sciatica. I used to suffer terribly. A compassionate and brilliant physio and ongoing Yoga have been my saving grace.
Excellent explanation! I wish more PTs were trained in these techniques. I suffered for a couple of years with a tight pirformis and illiacus muscle. There wasn't anyone who knew what it was or how to treat me. after much self study, not to mention PT, acupuncture, chiropractor, MRIs and NSAIDs, I finally came across releasing trigger points as a solution. Life changing! I wish I had seen this video earlier!
It's not part of PT training. A good PT would suggest you see a physical therapist. Yoga can help. I've worked with lots of students with this issue but if it's really bad I would always refer to the club therapist.
Sounds like what I have been through! I have been to everyone of those practioners that you mentioned, but never got any relief.I am in pain everyday and I have it in both side my left side and leg is the worst. I get so sad and depressed because of this pain.
I've been going thru every shot, nerve block, and other stuff done and nothing stops the pain. The pain is exactly where you're drawing. I'm taking this video to my next appointment so my doctor can see it. Very grateful for this video.
I had the same issue for years until I got a "tight hip, twisted core" ball and learned how to use it from RUclips. Best $20 I ever spent! No more pain, no more numbness. But doctors couldn't figure it out!
I have the EXACT thing going on with my spine. SAME location. Already had 2 steroid injections. First was way too high (L3-L4) the second was in the my SI joint. The first did absolutely nothing to help. The second only a week ago made it feel better for a couple of days. Right back where I was. I've been having this pain for about 6 years now. In 2015, I had a lamenectomy done on L3-L4. Helped for about a year. Ever since then I've had increased pain mainly in this exact area.
one of the best video...8 years with no stop pain,30 doctors and no one knows... last 6 months one doctor found this..after 7,5 years and 50.000 euros..
I Teresa had surgery piriformis syndrome for some reason it did not work for me. The way I went in I came back out. My right leg what's the problem still has not fix the problem and still suffer not able to walk properly. I feel like something's growing and my buttock on the right side it's swallowing like it's growing. Knee problem very hard to struggle to walk. The doctor did not give me any explanation when I came out of surgery. All he said everything was stuck together. I cry was going to happen to me now. I'm back with a cane. Now my left leg did not have a problem at first. It's numb also. I feel something on my right buttocks moving up and down nerves like water. I gave everything I could to get well and nothing work. Someone can help me and reach me.
Incredible video. I just went through nearly a week without being able to walk without excruciating pain, getting enough quality sleep, shower, etc. I had the worst sciatic pain. I’m just getting better, but it took a lot of work to get to this point. I injured myself at the gym, and now I’ve realized I’m no spring chicken anymore so I need to rethink my routine. Anyone out there dealing with this, my heart is with you. The woman who gives me allergy injections told me she’s dealt with it and she told me it’s worse than childbirth. I know it’s floored me before where I couldn’t move and paramedics had to take me to the hospital. It was that bad.
I totally agree with the lady comparing it to childbirth 😔that's exactly what l've been sayn when l describe how painful it is!!!! Im going into 5months straight with both piriformis and sciatic 😭
@@truenative5251 hope your better since you posted. Currently having back problems with wrong diagnosis that made pain worse. Now got the proper treatment exercises to,do. Whew!
Oh how I wish I had found this channel sooner! I suffered horribly for years and found it impossible to get help from doctors. I had to search and study and learn to release my own trigger points with a candy cane shaped tool. Almost every trigger point in my body had become involved and were very painful and sensitive. It took very intense and repeated self treatment over a long period of time to totally and completely release them all and eventually get relief. It seemed like there was little information on the subject and I couldn’t find anyone to do it for me. I pray that you will be a help to those who are suffering and I thank you for sharing your knowledge and explaining things so clearly and freely!
@@tamiressaint5277 yes it is for reaching the places that you cannot reach for yourself and it has a “T” across it and all of the ends have a ball on them. I wish I knew the name of it but it allows you to put a lot of pressure without a lot of strength being put into it because of the leverage you get. I looked up the trigger point locations and they were all extremely tender. I just learned to hold it on them until they released but they tend to cluster and when one would release it would often move to the next nearest one. But eventually I was able to get them all to release and it changed my life. I hope you can find it and figure out how to get the relief you need! 🥰
@@tamiressaint5277 yes my right side was worse than the left but I had a lot of pain in my lower back, hips, and down my legs to my calves. But years of this caused tension and pain in all parts of the back and neck and even in my arms. I literally had pain and sensitivity in EVERY trigger point on my body from decades of pain. Today I have very little and it has gone from a 8-9 on the pain scale to a 2-3. 😊
Your presentations are excellent. Showing a real person, drawing on the relevant muscles and your calm delivery. I've had this pain for years and its now extended to the whole hip. I cannot walk, climb stairs or get in/out of the car without severe pain. The resulting lopsidedness and misalignment has repercussions throughout the body, leading to osteoarthritis and other complications. Despite seeing countless drs and physios, only one said it was piriformis syndrome. Everyone else said its just a bit of everything. Sad why they choose not to tell patients what must be fundamental in their training.
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Hi Glenda, that's close to my mom's name, Glenna. Haha, so anyway, this is called piriformis syndrome, it took over 4 years for my many Dr's to figure out. I still have severe pain I'm my legs, but not this anymore. What help dramaticly was my Dr giving me cortisone shots in my hip, back and piriformis muscle to help release the muscle that was tightening around my sciatic nerve and causing severe pain and my whole leg would go numb. So I got shots every 3 weeks for a year and a half and that part of my pain is pretty much gone now. So ask your Dr about cortisone shots, if he says no, get another one, because it's life changing, believe me!!
This is the condition I have been in....thank you so much for sharing this brilliant video. How I wish many more doctors share brilliant explanations of many more problems we normally don't understand.
Thank you so much. This has been more helpful/informative than years of chiropractic and physical therapy….. only one person knew about the trigger point release which gave me more relief than all else immediately
Good stuff. I’ve been diagnosed with sciatic nerve issues that are caused by the piriformis muscle. It hasn’t really given me sciatic leg “pain” (only very infrequently) but I’ve had a lot of tingling and numbness. The piriformis muscle itself doesn’t typically hurt but when I go after the pressure points, as per this video, it is very tender. This video has certainly given me a better understanding of the components and dynamics of my condition. Thank You.
Great explanation.. I am having this problem from 15months with severe pain where I literally limp while and I visited multiple doctors, PTs and got MRIs, Acupuncture, medicines, massage and many more but no progress. This video is giving me idea on trigger point of pain, I will start with this exercise and see the result. Thanks a lot for sharing this detailed video
I am at the initial stages of this painful sciatica for which my GP has recommended frequent Tyleno and Pregamblin medication.. another chiropractor suggested spinal decompression. However after watching your Excellent video, understanding the trigger-points,the hot and cold massage and the associated extensions I have realized a better sustainable solution for my performs Inflammations . hank you very much.
Congratulations! I'm a trigger point and myofascial release specialist. I learned to refine my technique because of my own nerve impingement issues. I am confident these techniques will help you. Tylenol is hepato- toxic in large quantities. I found meloxicam very helpful. I couldn't stand pregabalin because it made me tired and dopey. If you can get keterolac 10mg po it's also very effective and less damaging to the liver. Best of luck for relief!
@@thesliverhankie I have this pain on both legs but more on the left side. My doctor prescribed meloxicam but after reading the after effects it has on the heart and liver, I decided not to take it and suffer with this pain. I have this kind of pain daily. I wish I can find someone to do it for me. I have been to countless doctors and health practioners like Chiro, Accupunterist Massage therapist etc etc.
Great video! Lumbar spondylotheliosis? from a back injury long ago resulting in two back fusions. Before the surgeries I was a runner from 1988 to 2012. The pain I experienced the most was from my hips and butt, due to hip flexor, illiacus and piriformis weakness. In-between my 1st and 2nd fusion I learned stretches for those three muscles with other stretches and 2 years after my 2nd surgery and with meds, I could finally walk long enough to start losing the 45 pounds I gained! I have lost 15 pounds since Jan 1! It is so important to adhere to a regimen of stretching those hip, back and leg muscles to minimize pain in those areas! Peace and love to all of you!
OMG!!!! I'm sorry for your suffering. I need surgery 😫 but I don't want to lose my mobility, flexibility, and everything I worked for. My spirit is broken. How are you doing now?? I almost feel like saying no to surgery reading comments all over RUclips and I see so many negative results. I'm to scared to trust any surgeon now. What can you do know activities wise? Have you ever gone ketogenic for weight management and inflammation?
A youtube video of a piriformis release shows they were too low. You explained it correctly. Its easy to find. Top of gt and appears to angle up to the sacrum at 15 degrees.
Few years ago, I used a heating pad for a few minutes to hopefully relax the nerves and muscles in this area. I ended up in the hospital! It increased my inflammation to the point of unbearable. I found a TENS unit was the best form of relief, and it was immediate. Also it calmed the nerves enough that the pain went away for at least a week. I stand by my TENS unit! Cold and heat were big no-nos for me.
@@goldfinger1970 it's a machine that chiropractors tend to use to loosen up muscles. You attach pads around your muscles and it connects to a machine that sends electrical impulses to the pads.
As much as I want to use heat on mine I know from experience it only makes things worse :( It's annoying but when mine 'goes out' all I can do is go straight to bed for 3 or 4 days. Fighting it does no good whatsoever.
i have seen many videos but this is the best of all. a really great explanation where you can imagine everything well. most are shaking some skeletal fragments around in the area. useless and unhelpful for me. thank you very much !
Fantastic video! Such great information covered here! As for my own situation I have luckily stumbled across a Neuromuscular Therapist who recently worked on my piriformis muscle and the pain in my hindquarter is virtually gone. And I didn't even know the darn muscle existed. I don't know the requirements to become a Neuromuscular Therapist but this I know: mine has magic hands! Hoping everyone finds comfort and support from whatever source they can.
Hello Mike … thank you for your feedback which is appreciated. Happy to hear that you’ve found a manual therapist to help, especially one with “magic” hands 🙌
@@DreamBigRealBig Hey, Doug: I am in N.E. Ohio! I suggest looking online for a Neuromuscular Therapist in your local area. Some massage therapists know a great deal but it really is hit and miss (like everything else in the world). Hoping you can find someone to help you with your condition. Regards.
Thank you Dr Jonathan Kuttner. Great explanations and certainly on the money for me. I am an amputee of 34 years. Currently I'm really feeling it in this area that you are describing. I have been off my Prosthesis for near 8 months now after a Surgical operation to my stump. I'm at the point now of of fitting into my prosthesis; weak lower back, constant stubborn pain in the area that you are describing. I really appreciate your expertise. THANK YOU DOCTOR JONATHAN KUTTNER.
I've found that "good mornings" help with my sciatic pain. Non weighted. Just, a simple exercise done a few times. It sort of strengthens the hamstrings ever so slightly and awakens those inner muscles or something
Thanks for the explanation. I’ve suffered with sciatica and this video has helped me understand exactly where my pain is coming from. That’s helped me get some relief and get much better.
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Wonderful explanation and anatomical review. Learned this first while in massage training. Also helped my nursing practice. Thanks so much for this, a refresher for some and new information for many!
Thank you for the great thorough exploration. What a nasty injury yet the anatomy and complexity is amazing. To anyone also suffering from this hope you can find relief soon 💪🏾
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My experience was after back surgery, I had nerve pain in both hips and nerve damage down both legs and feet. The pain was the worst pain I’ve ever had and it lasted four months.This was four years ago and I still have numbness in my legs and feet. Two weeks after the surgery I couldn’t move without awful pain. I spent six weeks inpatient physical therapy. The nerve pain started going down my leg so couldn’t make anymore progress and I was discharged. I made an appt. with a pain management doctor. I told him what all was going on. He gave me an injection. It didn’t work. I went back and he did another. In three days I noticed some change and that was the beginning of the end of the nerve pain. This was four years ago and I’m pain free as far as nerve pain goes. I still am unsteady walking from the nerve damage in my legs and feet. But no pain. Just thought I’d put this out there. I hope anyone with this pain finds a solution. When I had the pain, I couldn’t sit in an upright position. I had to recline or lie flat or the nerve pain was unbearable. And that was for four months. It’s not for sissies. Bev
I am going through this myself now with great pain if I sit. Where did you receive the injection that ultimately helped you. I want to tell my pain mgmt doctor about this.
Hello, unfortunately, no injections will help you, they only transfer the active trigger to the passive state. Painkiller injections give only a temporary effect, until, under the influence of a number of negative factors (hypothermia, overload), your trigger becomes active again. And remember the main thing. Not treated trigger point always leads to myofibrosis
Thank you. A very detailed & clear explanation. My wife as a holistic operator do this practice to her clients who has this type of problems. I believe that doctors and therapist should work side by side for a better result.
Because every movement has to be deliberate, i only have breathing into the fascia as as tool for when i would just rather pass out ! Listening to your explanation of the area was at times even too painful ! Pausing just for these few words. Looking forward to pressing on past the pain. Thank you very much. I love to learn to better live and hopefully pass on knowledge to help others.
Début d'année on m'a diagnostique de l arthrose au niveau du dos et j'ai des crise de douleur intense au niveau du nerf sciatique. Le médecin m'a présidés séance de kinésithérapie j'ai trouvent kinésithérapeute qui utilise les points trigger au début j'étais septique sur le fait d'utiliser les points tricher. Ça fait 3 mois que j'ai commencé les séances à 2 séance par semaine sa me soulage très bien et en continu j'ai encore de temps en temps des douleurs elle son moins forte et dure moins longtemps donc je recommande vivement se genre thérapie.
It was very informative and useful video. I am suffering with this for more than a year. Can you make a video which can help to avoid this recuring pain in a long run. I am doing few piriformis streches and resouled the addition issue at the middle of glute atea. I would be very grateful if you can recommend some long them course of action for this problem. Warm regards
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Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it, my pain is due to squash, softball and a few other sport, I however have been trying to press on these pressure points myself and it was sore, even hanging my leg down and it gave me relief but this video has been a great help in teaching me about the technique for the piriformis and it's helped with my back a great deal as well, now to follow through and do it more often to get rid of the pain hopefully completely
@@KingJesus41 yes I have spondylolethesis from a slipped vertebrae ( I think from doing the plough) trying not to have to have surgery. Anyway who could do the CORRECT surgery?
Thankyou for this explanation especially showing a real person Ive had tightness from bottom of my rear to approximately five inches above the back of my knre for three years I cant do my yoga on the effected side' left' and it gets numb when sitting.! Will save this video.. Thanks Again..!!
All my best congratulations. Dr. You explain it so well and clear that all Drs. should learn! Many years with such painful injury caused by protrusion above coxis which last time it lasted more then 3 months of strong pain making impossible even walking...ending with cortison tablets 8mgs. per day per a week. I will defenetly follow your therapy method and I'm sure it will serve me forever. Many thanks Dr. and my best wishes.
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Thank you for this informative video! I had back surgery last October and am working out the kinks. My left leg is healing at a slower pace and I suffer with rather powerful left hip/leg cramps when I get up from sitting after about 15 minutes. I really like your clear explanations and demonstration of the leg drop-down; will try that in a minute! Lol Thanks again!!
Great video doctor. I wish you can talk to my doctor over the phone and teach them to listen and to understand what is the real problem causing the pain. Thanks
Brilliant. Loved the explanation. I am fascinated by this subject as I have had so many problems with lower back and issues in the buttock area. Given my time again I would have loved to have gone into this field of medicine.
Excellent teaching! My wife has an acute sciatica piriformis related. She just returned from the osteopath still in pain and hopefully recovering. I'm thinking that if she is not way improved tomorrow night I'll do this protocol with her.
Fabulous...thank you... For a very long time, I have been self massaging my piriformus for soothing/easing & pain release. NOW, I understand the why... 😊
Thank you..... I've been treating myself with trigger points but didn't know about the cold/heat. Started and look forward to making greater strives in my recovering
For years I was effected by irregular heart rhythm; and realized during an episode that it would calm down after massaging my right hip. I'm curious how the vagus nerve is connected to the right hip. This video was very helpful, ty.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the palpatations. I too have them and have had sonograms, ekg’s and aorta echo tests and drs shrug their shoulders “I don’t know why” etc. and all come up clear. Perhaps this is the culprit! I’m going to try this next time.
@@bonitapereira817 I have PVCs-premature ventricle contractions, also called palpitations. They happen when the ventricles contact twice before the atria can contract again. This feels like a skipped beat. The next regular beat will feel extra strong because the ventricles will be extra full. For me they are only a problem if I have more than one cup of coffee per day.
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Oh my. Just too watch this brings back memories of extreme pain I've gone through just the last 5 weeks or so! All the above pain. Understanding helps. But it takes time to eventually put two and two together. Rest and steriods and muscle relaxants and now anti inflam before bedtime has me moving more comfortably at least! More pain than all the labour pains of four kids. But whý? I ask. PT is the best. If you can get an appointment soon enough. And helping yourself is nòt a good idea. You may do it wrong.
I suffered with piriformis syndrome for over 3 months. I found a fabulous sports medicine physician who helped me tremendously. She found my trigger points then performed dry needling (not the same as accupuncture) on those trigger points. It took several sessions but, I have no more pain.
Great video, clear explanation of the problem, locations, and treatments using trigger points. But please please explain the cause - why and how piriformis becomes the problem in the first place? Is it the way we sleep? The way we sit? The way we walk? That way we can try and avoid it happening as best we can. Thank you
I have been having pain in my hip which I suspected was from a sore piriformis but never could find a sore spot. After watching this video, I tried rolling my hip over a tennis ball. I quickly found the sore spot and tried massaging it with the ball and then a rolling foot massager. Putting pressure on the sore area hurts a lot so I hope this works.
Over 20 yrs suffer with sciatic nerve pain in both hips & legs. A chiropractor in Louisiana told about piriformis syndrome. Thank you for sharing this!!!
I'm glad I have seen this video. I've had pain in that area since December 2021. The pain has gone into my hip joint down the top of my thigh and down the outside of my calf near my shin bone all on my left side. I have had muscle relaxers and PT with very little relief. Not easy sleeping or walking. I am on some steroids now to reduce inflammation. I feel they are not helping much either. I go back to the Doc on Tuesday to see what the next step is. Tired of this pain and not being able to do anything. My question is do I need to see a message therapist or a chiropractor to try this release method. Pretty desperate for relief. Thank you for this video it is a great explanation. I am a follower of your now. Thank you in advance
Bob, I feel your pain. I have suffered from this since the of January 2022 and have been to the Chiropractor twice a week and I don't think it's helping much at all. I have an appt to get Accupuncture on April 14th. I'll see if that works. My Orthopedic Surgeon suggested I consult with another Orthopedic Surgeon to discuss getting a needle in my back. That would and is my very last resort. I trust you will find relief soon. This pain is torture.
I had this pain at buttocks, along w lower back and neck. Like you, years of chiropractor and PT didn’t release the pain. I started seeing a Trigger Point therapist in NYC who worked on the buttocks, I can finally sit & walk again. Please get it treated by a Trigger Point Acupunturist w a Masters degree. Also get it released ASAP bc mine was very painful & took longer to release as my muscles thought the tight contractions is normal.
I totally agree. Acupuncture won't work unless they are working with trigger points. What finally helped was seeing a massage therapist who worked on trigger point pressure. From then on I was able to release the trigger points at home. Acupuncture, PT, and chiropractor did not help and I spent a small fortune and wasted a lot of time. I hope you find relief. This video is very good. It's an excellent resource!
That is my problem spot right there. I have been a delivery man for about 23-24 years at the Brown company. I barely have any disc at the L5 S1 location. My left leg is in terrible shape now. Im looking at permanent disability and possible forced retirement. My left foot is constantly tripping my up.
Finally!! I got the answer to my pain. At one time the doctor asked me what do you think could be the problem? It looked like i was not sure of my problem because they had no idea. I have been referred to a gym now by my physiotherapist i hope it works. But i will definitely show them this before we start.
Do you know if a cream containing Comfrey is ever used during the treatment of Trigger Points? I had a severe pain radiating from congested tissue in lumbar spine muscles that radiated around to the gut area. I could barely move. I used it when I applied direct pressure on the congested tissue. I repeated this for a few times stretching and used X fiber. The pain left never to return. So quick and much gentler on my thumbs and there was no heat radiating from the pressure.
I am almost in tears, i have been over one year with this. My drs are so busy, when i do get an appointment, im so rushed, i get overwhelmed and can barely explain my pain. ive have many inections, but i also have severe spondylosis, lumbar scoliosis, arthritis and herniated discs, as well as osteoporosis. MRI, cat scans, PT & mulitple injections, still in pain. I am and admin assistant so lots of sitting, which actually is better, the walking & standing is what really kills me, especially the damn electric shocks with a slightly wrong move.
We're truly sorry to hear about your ongoing struggle and the pain you're enduring. It sounds incredibly tough, especially with the challenges of getting the right attention from your doctors. Have you considered consulting a specialist who might take more time to understand your complex situation? Sometimes a fresh perspective can make a difference. Stay strong, and we hope you find some relief soon. 🙏
I was having severe sciatica pain and was taking morphine and Lyrica. I watched many RUclips on piriformis exercises but none helped. I watched and tried your technique wow what a difference the pain was gone in a few days and I stopped taking my morphine I will gradually try to stop my lyrica too.
I’ve been trying to explain this pain to Doctors forever and a day but no one seems to understand what I was saying 😱😭… I’m saving your video for my Doctor… thank You so much ♥️🙏🙏
You nailed exellen explanation i can wait to see more thank you.
Same with me too. Sadly I live in Germany an my Doctor wont understand this video and they only have a few min. with each patient 😢
I know that frustration 🤕✌
me too, and they even make me do an MRI, and still cant find out whats the problem
@@jolujo5842 Me tooo 😭😭
I have sciatica almost from 3 years.
My sincere thoughts to anyone who suffers with sciatica. I used to suffer terribly. A compassionate and brilliant physio and ongoing Yoga have been my saving grace.
Thank you so much. Instent relief from pain.
Thx
Excellent explanation! I wish more PTs were trained in these techniques. I suffered for a couple of years with a tight pirformis and illiacus muscle. There wasn't anyone who knew what it was or how to treat me. after much self study, not to mention PT, acupuncture, chiropractor, MRIs and NSAIDs, I finally came across releasing trigger points as a solution. Life changing! I wish I had seen this video earlier!
Same here I wish I could divorce my right leg. It's the worst!
It's not part of PT training. A good PT would suggest you see a physical therapist. Yoga can help. I've worked with lots of students with this issue but if it's really bad I would always refer to the club therapist.
Sounds like what I have been through! I have been to everyone of those practioners that you mentioned, but never got any relief.I am in pain everyday and I have it in both side my left side and leg is the worst. I get so sad and depressed because of this pain.
I had a pointed elbow there. For 15 minutes. I cried like a baby. But omg did it feel good
@@joannegreenhalgh8239 a good physical therapist would suggest you see a physical therapist?
I've been going thru every shot, nerve block, and other stuff done and nothing stops the pain.
The pain is exactly where you're drawing.
I'm taking this video to my next appointment so my doctor can see it.
Very grateful for this video.
I had the same issue for years until I got a "tight hip, twisted core" ball and learned how to use it from RUclips. Best $20 I ever spent! No more pain, no more numbness. But doctors couldn't figure it out!
I have the EXACT thing going on with my spine. SAME location. Already had 2 steroid injections. First was way too high (L3-L4) the second was in the my SI joint. The first did absolutely nothing to help. The second only a week ago made it feel better for a couple of days. Right back where I was. I've been having this pain for about 6 years now. In 2015, I had a lamenectomy done on L3-L4. Helped for about a year. Ever since then I've had increased pain mainly in this exact area.
Botox injection worked for me.
I'm thinking of having the nerve stimulator put in, anyone watching have you had one
Yall need to have a glute massage from a professional massage therapist !!!!!
one of the best video...8 years with no stop pain,30 doctors and no one knows... last 6 months one doctor found this..after 7,5 years and 50.000 euros..
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What was the problem that you had. Sciatica?
@@dissau2115 non stop pain 24 hours a day,for 8 years in the piriformis and sciatica...
I Teresa had surgery piriformis syndrome for some reason it did not work for me. The way I went in I came back out. My right leg what's the problem still has not fix the problem and still suffer not able to walk properly. I feel like something's growing and my buttock on the right side it's swallowing like it's growing. Knee problem very hard to struggle to walk. The doctor did not give me any explanation when I came out of surgery. All he said everything was stuck together. I cry was going to happen to me now. I'm back with a cane. Now my left leg did not have a problem at first. It's numb also. I feel something on my right buttocks moving up and down nerves like water. I gave everything I could to get well and nothing work. Someone can help me and reach me.
Incredible video. I just went through nearly a week without being able to walk without excruciating pain, getting enough quality sleep, shower, etc. I had the worst sciatic pain. I’m just getting better, but it took a lot of work to get to this point. I injured myself at the gym, and now I’ve realized I’m no spring chicken anymore so I need to rethink my routine. Anyone out there dealing with this, my heart is with you. The woman who gives me allergy injections told me she’s dealt with it and she told me it’s worse than childbirth. I know it’s floored me before where I couldn’t move and paramedics had to take me to the hospital. It was that bad.
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I totally agree with the lady comparing it to childbirth 😔that's exactly what l've been sayn when l describe how painful it is!!!! Im going into 5months straight with both piriformis and sciatic 😭
You got that right. My goodness!
Worse than childbirth yes
@@truenative5251 hope your better since you posted. Currently having back problems with wrong diagnosis that made pain worse. Now got the proper treatment exercises to,do. Whew!
Oh how I wish I had found this channel sooner! I suffered horribly for years and found it impossible to get help from doctors. I had to search and study and learn to release my own trigger points with a candy cane shaped tool. Almost every trigger point in my body had become involved and were very painful and sensitive. It took very intense and repeated self treatment over a long period of time to totally and completely release them all and eventually get relief. It seemed like there was little information on the subject and I couldn’t find anyone to do it for me. I pray that you will be a help to those who are suffering and I thank you for sharing your knowledge and explaining things so clearly and freely!
Candy cane tool? So did you use this tool by yourself? I feel so much pain
And does your pain affect more one side than the other?
@@tamiressaint5277 yes it is for reaching the places that you cannot reach for yourself and it has a “T” across it and all of the ends have a ball on them. I wish I knew the name of it but it allows you to put a lot of pressure without a lot of strength being put into it because of the leverage you get. I looked up the trigger point locations and they were all extremely tender. I just learned to hold it on them until they released but they tend to cluster and when one would release it would often move to the next nearest one. But eventually I was able to get them all to release and it changed my life. I hope you can find it and figure out how to get the relief you need! 🥰
@@tamiressaint5277 so imagine a cross with the top extending into the candy cane crook on top
@@tamiressaint5277 yes my right side was worse than the left but I had a lot of pain in my lower back, hips, and down my legs to my calves. But years of this caused tension and pain in all parts of the back and neck and even in my arms. I literally had pain and sensitivity in EVERY trigger point on my body from decades of pain. Today I have very little and it has gone from a 8-9 on the pain scale to a 2-3. 😊
Your presentations are excellent. Showing a real person, drawing on the relevant muscles and your calm delivery.
I've had this pain for years and its now extended to the whole hip. I cannot walk, climb stairs or get in/out of the car without severe pain. The resulting lopsidedness and misalignment has repercussions throughout the body, leading to osteoarthritis and other complications.
Despite seeing countless drs and physios, only one said it was piriformis syndrome. Everyone else said its just a bit of everything. Sad why they choose not to tell patients what must be fundamental in their training.
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I think this explains a lot about what my hip, butt pain may be. Thank you.
Oh my gosh! Thanks so much for giving me the answer to my pain I've been fighting with for so long. Very Helpful!!!
Hi Glenda, that's close to my mom's name, Glenna. Haha, so anyway, this is called piriformis syndrome, it took over 4 years for my many Dr's to figure out. I still have severe pain I'm my legs, but not this anymore. What help dramaticly was my Dr giving me cortisone shots in my hip, back and piriformis muscle to help release the muscle that was tightening around my sciatic nerve and causing severe pain and my whole leg would go numb. So I got shots every 3 weeks for a year and a half and that part of my pain is pretty much gone now. So ask your Dr about cortisone shots, if he says no, get another one, because it's life changing, believe me!!
@@bell2thesy thanks so much!! I have had dry needling and it has helped me as well
This is the condition I have been in....thank you so much for sharing this brilliant video. How I wish many more doctors share brilliant explanations of many more problems we normally don't understand.
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I have lived with this pain for 2 years. Thank you. This video goes with me to a doctor.
Thank you so much. This has been more helpful/informative than years of chiropractic and physical therapy….. only one person knew about the trigger point release which gave me more relief than all else immediately
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Thank you for the most helpful information. This is the best information I have ever seen
You were seeing the wrong chiropractor. This is such a commonly treated condition and technique in chiropractic.
Just one? I live in Brazil and it seems nobody knows about them and piriformis syndrome
I HAVE SUFFERED FOR ONE AND A HALF YEAR.... ONLY THE TRIGGER POINTS HELP ME. THANK YOU SIR FOR HELPING PEOPLE...
So simple, and easy on the thumbs and hands for the therapist. Most importantly, gentile on a person in pain. Thank you Dr. Jonathan Kuttner.
You picked a really good model for this tutorial because of his muscle definition.
Good stuff. I’ve been diagnosed with sciatic nerve issues that are caused by the piriformis muscle. It hasn’t really given me sciatic leg “pain” (only very infrequently) but I’ve had a lot of tingling and numbness. The piriformis muscle itself doesn’t typically hurt but when I go after the pressure points, as per this video, it is very tender. This video has certainly given me a better understanding of the components and dynamics of my condition. Thank You.
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Great explanation.. I am having this problem from 15months with severe pain where I literally limp while and I visited multiple doctors, PTs and got MRIs, Acupuncture, medicines, massage and many more but no progress. This video is giving me idea on trigger point of pain, I will start with this exercise and see the result. Thanks a lot for sharing this detailed video
Lovely voice, Dr Kuttner. Very calming and soothing.
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I am at the initial stages of this painful sciatica for which my GP has recommended frequent Tyleno and Pregamblin medication.. another chiropractor suggested spinal decompression.
However after watching your Excellent video, understanding the trigger-points,the hot and cold massage and the associated extensions I have realized a better sustainable solution for my performs Inflammations . hank you very much.
Congratulations! I'm a trigger point and myofascial release specialist. I learned to refine my technique because of my own nerve impingement issues.
I am confident these techniques will help you.
Tylenol is hepato- toxic in large quantities. I found meloxicam very helpful. I couldn't stand pregabalin because it made me tired and dopey. If you can get keterolac 10mg po it's also very effective and less damaging to the liver.
Best of luck for relief!
@@thesliverhankie I have this pain on both legs but more on the left side. My doctor prescribed meloxicam but after reading the after effects it has on the heart and liver, I decided not to take it and suffer with this pain. I have this kind of pain daily. I wish I can find someone to do it for me. I have been to countless doctors and health practioners like Chiro, Accupunterist Massage therapist etc etc.
Great video! Lumbar spondylotheliosis? from a back injury long ago resulting in two back fusions. Before the surgeries I was a runner from 1988 to 2012. The pain I experienced the most was from my hips and butt, due to hip flexor, illiacus and piriformis weakness. In-between my 1st and 2nd fusion I learned stretches for those three muscles with other stretches and 2 years after my 2nd surgery and with meds, I could finally walk long enough to start losing the 45 pounds I gained! I have lost 15 pounds since Jan 1! It is so important to adhere to a regimen of stretching those hip, back and leg muscles to minimize pain in those areas! Peace and love to all of you!
OMG!!!! I'm sorry for your suffering. I need surgery 😫 but I don't want to lose my mobility, flexibility, and everything I worked for. My spirit is broken. How are you doing now?? I almost feel like saying no to surgery reading comments all over RUclips and I see so many negative results. I'm to scared to trust any surgeon now. What can you do know activities wise? Have you ever gone ketogenic for weight management and inflammation?
After years and years of hip pain I went to a massage therapist and she was the first one to address this trigger and changed my life.
I’m going to have to try it!! Thank you for sharing….
@@JoyT01 If you happen to be a MT in the Bay Area (CA) please let me know!
the best information i have seen on the internet. Very easy to understand! Thank you very much!
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A youtube video of a piriformis release shows they were too low. You explained it correctly. Its easy to find. Top of gt and appears to angle up to the sacrum at 15 degrees.
Can u help me locate the pressure point ? So can u elaborate more on what is “Top of gt”
Thank god for you tube. Maybe now all these experts will understand my pain and problems.
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This explanation is so on point!!! I wish someone would push on it for me... It seems like it would make it feel better. Thank you Sir. Bravo 👏👏👏
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Few years ago, I used a heating pad for a few minutes to hopefully relax the nerves and muscles in this area. I ended up in the hospital! It increased my inflammation to the point of unbearable. I found a TENS unit was the best form of relief, and it was immediate. Also it calmed the nerves enough that the pain went away for at least a week. I stand by my TENS unit! Cold and heat were big no-nos for me.
What are TENS unit?
@@goldfinger1970 it's a machine that chiropractors tend to use to loosen up muscles. You attach pads around your muscles and it connects to a machine that sends electrical impulses to the pads.
I use a tens unit as well
As much as I want to use heat on mine I know from experience it only makes things worse :( It's annoying but when mine 'goes out' all I can do is go straight to bed for 3 or 4 days. Fighting it does no good whatsoever.
Yes! I took a hot bath and couldn't walk after.
This explains why it is so hard to get to the pain!!! It's on the inside!!! Make sense!! Thank you!!!
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i have seen many videos but this is the best of all. a really great explanation where you can imagine everything well. most are shaking some skeletal fragments around in the area. useless and unhelpful for me. thank you very much !
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Fantastic video! Such great information covered here! As for my own situation I have luckily stumbled across a Neuromuscular Therapist who recently worked on my piriformis muscle and the pain in my hindquarter is virtually gone. And I didn't even know the darn muscle existed. I don't know the requirements to become a Neuromuscular Therapist but this I know: mine has magic hands! Hoping everyone finds comfort and support from whatever source they can.
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@@Nielasher So many people are in pain and my hope is they continue to search and look for someone who can truly help them. Kind regards.
Sports Massaage therapists should be familiar with the technique for digging this out!
Mike where is that doctor located i need them Asap
@@DreamBigRealBig Hey, Doug: I am in N.E. Ohio! I suggest looking online for a Neuromuscular Therapist in your local area. Some massage therapists know a great deal but it really is hit and miss (like everything else in the world). Hoping you can find someone to help you with your condition. Regards.
Thank you Dr Jonathan Kuttner. Great explanations and certainly on the money for me. I am an amputee of 34 years. Currently I'm really feeling it in this area that you are describing. I have been off my Prosthesis for near 8 months now after a Surgical operation to my stump. I'm at the point now of of fitting into my prosthesis; weak lower back, constant stubborn pain in the area that you are describing. I really appreciate your expertise. THANK YOU DOCTOR JONATHAN KUTTNER.
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I've found that "good mornings" help with my sciatic pain. Non weighted. Just, a simple exercise done a few times. It sort of strengthens the hamstrings ever so slightly and awakens those inner muscles or something
Thanks for the explanation. I’ve suffered with sciatica and this video has helped me understand exactly where my pain is coming from. That’s helped me get some relief and get much better.
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Dr. Kuttner and NeilAsher is always a point of relief! So nice to watch, so nice to apply.
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Thanks so much have been going through this pain since 2019.....but now can breathe
Same ...I've been with this pain since 2019. How many times do we practice this techniques? Once a Day, I guess...thank you so much Doctor.
THANK YOU for explaining to me what is happening to me and why. I understand so much more about what I can do to give myself relief.
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Best video explanation ever. Thankyou so much.
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Wonderful explanation and anatomical review. Learned this first while in massage training. Also helped my nursing practice. Thanks so much for this, a refresher for some and new information for many!
Thank you for the great thorough exploration. What a nasty injury yet the anatomy and complexity is amazing. To anyone also suffering from this hope you can find relief soon 💪🏾
thank for healing IFO.
Thank you
I’m suffering from exactly this but no doctor is knowledgeable about this, my chiropractor didn’t even mention this.
I love your explanation. It is very clear and understandable.
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My experience was after back surgery, I had nerve pain in both hips and nerve damage down both legs and feet. The pain was the worst pain I’ve ever had and it lasted four months.This was four years ago and I still have numbness in my legs and feet. Two weeks after the surgery I couldn’t move without awful pain. I spent six weeks inpatient physical therapy. The nerve pain started going down my leg so couldn’t make anymore progress and I was discharged. I made an appt. with a pain management doctor. I told him what all was going on. He gave me an injection. It didn’t work. I went back and he did another. In three days I noticed some change and that was the beginning of the end of the nerve pain. This was four years ago and I’m pain free as far as nerve pain goes. I still am unsteady walking from the nerve damage in my legs and feet. But no pain. Just thought I’d put this out there. I hope anyone with this pain finds a solution. When I had the pain, I couldn’t sit in an upright position. I had to recline or lie flat or the nerve pain was unbearable. And that was for four months. It’s not for sissies. Bev
I am going through this myself now with great pain if I sit. Where did you receive the injection that ultimately helped you. I want to tell my pain mgmt doctor about this.
Hello, unfortunately, no injections will help you, they only transfer the active trigger to the passive state. Painkiller injections give only a temporary effect, until, under the influence of a number of negative factors (hypothermia, overload), your trigger becomes active again. And remember the main thing. Not treated trigger point always leads to myofibrosis
Thank you. A very detailed & clear explanation. My wife as a holistic operator do this practice to her clients who has this type of problems. I believe that doctors and therapist should work side by side for a better result.
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U have explained everything so clearly thank you so much for your time I do appreciate it, I have never heard anyone else did it this way thanks
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Because every movement has to be deliberate, i only have breathing into the fascia as as tool for when i would just rather pass out !
Listening to your explanation of the area was at times even too painful ! Pausing just for these few words.
Looking forward to pressing on past the pain. Thank you very much. I love to learn to better live and hopefully pass on knowledge to help others.
BRILLIANT EXPLANATION!
7:31: jump off the table AND voice your displeasure colorfully in multiple languages -I believe to be closer to the mark 😳
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Début d'année on m'a diagnostique de l arthrose au niveau du dos et j'ai des crise de douleur intense au niveau du nerf sciatique. Le médecin m'a présidés séance de kinésithérapie j'ai trouvent kinésithérapeute qui utilise les points trigger au début j'étais septique sur le fait d'utiliser les points tricher. Ça fait 3 mois que j'ai commencé les séances à 2 séance par semaine sa me soulage très bien et en continu j'ai encore de temps en temps des douleurs elle son moins forte et dure moins longtemps donc je recommande vivement se genre thérapie.
This truly explain exactly what we go through thank you for sharing
It was very informative and useful video. I am suffering with this for more than a year. Can you make a video which can help to avoid this recuring pain in a long run.
I am doing few piriformis streches and resouled the addition issue at the middle of glute atea.
I would be very grateful if you can recommend some long them course of action for this problem.
Warm regards
Thank you after months of pain I can clearly see that this problem could be the source of the sciatic pain!!🇬🇧👍
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Brilliant advice. This is almost magical.
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Thank you for the information, I really appreciate it, my pain is due to squash, softball and a few other sport, I however have been trying to press on these pressure points myself and it was sore, even hanging my leg down and it gave me relief but this video has been a great help in teaching me about the technique for the piriformis and it's helped with my back a great deal as well, now to follow through and do it more often to get rid of the pain hopefully completely
I watched a video saying we need to shorten the muscle... my pain is gone. I overstretched it in exercise. We more often than not try to stretch.
@@KingJesus41 yes I have spondylolethesis from a slipped vertebrae ( I think from doing the plough) trying not to have to have surgery. Anyway who could do the CORRECT surgery?
Thank you for helping me pinpoint the area I need to focus on.
Good luck 👍
Excellent demonstration
Brilliant video best I have seen explaining it
Thankyou for this explanation especially showing a real person Ive had tightness from bottom of my rear to approximately five inches above the back of my knre for three years I cant do my yoga on the effected side' left' and it gets numb when sitting.!
Will save this video.. Thanks Again..!!
All my best congratulations. Dr. You explain it so well and clear that all Drs. should learn!
Many years with such painful injury caused by protrusion above coxis which last time it lasted more then 3 months of strong pain making impossible even walking...ending with cortison tablets 8mgs. per day per a week.
I will defenetly follow your therapy method and I'm sure it will serve me forever.
Many thanks Dr. and my best wishes.
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Can't wait to try Thank you so much My husband found trigger point prior to seeing this video and yes ,jumped from pain lol
Thank you for this informative video! I had back surgery last October and am working out the kinks. My left leg is healing at a slower pace and I suffer with rather powerful left hip/leg cramps when I get up from sitting after about 15 minutes. I really like your clear explanations and demonstration of the leg drop-down; will try that in a minute! Lol Thanks again!!
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Thanks a lot for this extensive explanation. Now I understand my sciatica pain origin & right method to treat it. 🙏
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Great video doctor. I wish you can talk to my doctor over the phone and teach them to listen and to understand what is the real problem causing the pain. Thanks
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Brilliant. Loved the explanation. I am fascinated by this subject as I have had so many problems with lower back and issues in the buttock area. Given my time again I would have loved to have gone into this field of medicine.
Excellent teaching! My wife has an acute sciatica piriformis related. She just returned from the osteopath still in pain and hopefully recovering. I'm thinking that if she is not way improved tomorrow night I'll do this protocol with her.
How is she?
@@tamiressaint5277 Thank you for asking. She was completely pain free but was hit by a bus a day later. It took her a week to die.
@@KingOFuh ohmygush I'm sorry to what happened to your wife. Mwy she rest in peace🙏
Fabulous...thank you...
For a very long time, I have been self massaging my piriformus for soothing/easing & pain release.
NOW, I understand the why... 😊
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You are correct, pressure in that area is extremely painful..
Brilliantly explained
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just listening to this man is calming
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Thank you..... I've been treating myself with trigger points but didn't know about the cold/heat. Started and look forward to making greater strives in my recovering
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Excellent to see and I understand even more now.
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Thank you for detailed explanation and technique!
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For years I was effected by irregular heart rhythm; and realized during an episode that it would calm down after massaging my right hip. I'm curious how the vagus nerve is connected to the right hip. This video was very helpful, ty.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the palpatations. I too have them and have had sonograms, ekg’s and aorta echo tests and drs shrug their shoulders “I don’t know why” etc. and all come up clear. Perhaps this is the culprit! I’m going to try this next time.
@@bonitapereira817 I have PVCs-premature ventricle contractions, also called palpitations. They happen when the ventricles contact twice before the atria can contract again. This feels like a skipped beat. The next regular beat will feel extra strong because the ventricles will be extra full. For me they are only a problem if I have more than one cup of coffee per day.
The hands are wonderful. Thank you very much.
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Makes sense! You are literally spot on. Thank you.
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Oh my. Just too watch this brings back memories of extreme pain I've gone through just the last 5 weeks or so! All the above pain. Understanding helps. But it takes time to eventually put two and two together. Rest and steriods and muscle relaxants and now anti inflam before bedtime has me moving more comfortably at least! More pain than all the labour pains of four kids. But whý? I ask. PT is the best. If you can get an appointment soon enough. And helping yourself is nòt a good idea. You may do it wrong.
Wow. Great work sir. You have done a marvelous tutorial.
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I suffered with piriformis syndrome for over 3 months. I found a fabulous sports medicine physician who helped me tremendously. She found my trigger points then performed dry needling (not the same as accupuncture) on those trigger points. It took several sessions but, I have no more pain.
Amazing info and video. So kind to share this valuable info to help people. Much gratitude.
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Great video, clear explanation of the problem, locations, and treatments using trigger points. But please please explain the cause - why and how piriformis becomes the problem in the first place? Is it the way we sleep? The way we sit? The way we walk? That way we can try and avoid it happening as best we can. Thank you
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I have been having pain in my hip which I suspected was from a sore piriformis but never could find a sore spot. After watching this video, I tried rolling my hip over a tennis ball. I quickly found the sore spot and tried massaging it with the ball and then a rolling foot massager. Putting pressure on the sore area hurts a lot so I hope this works.
You are verry good with explanations. Thank you.
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Thank you!! My husband is struggling with piriformis syndrome, and I can't wait to try this on him 😁😁😁
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Over 20 yrs suffer with sciatic nerve pain in both hips & legs. A chiropractor in Louisiana told about piriformis syndrome. Thank you for sharing this!!!
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this causes everyone so much problem! I had it spasm a few years ago and I went to ER via the ambulance screaming on the way
We’re they able to help you? I’ve considered going to the ER for my sciatica/spasm in my glute area. The pain radiates down my leg to my outer ankle .
I'm glad I have seen this video. I've had pain in that area since December 2021. The pain has gone into my hip joint down the top of my thigh and down the outside of my calf near my shin bone all on my left side. I have had muscle relaxers and PT with very little relief. Not easy sleeping or walking. I am on some steroids now to reduce inflammation. I feel they are not helping much either. I go back to the Doc on Tuesday to see what the next step is. Tired of this pain and not being able to do anything. My question is do I need to see a message therapist or a chiropractor to try this release method. Pretty desperate for relief. Thank you for this video it is a great explanation. I am a follower of your now. Thank you in advance
Bob, I feel your pain. I have suffered from this since the of January 2022 and have been to the Chiropractor twice a week and I don't think it's helping much at all. I have an appt to get Accupuncture on April 14th. I'll see if that works. My Orthopedic Surgeon suggested I consult with another Orthopedic Surgeon to discuss getting a needle in my back. That would and is my very last resort. I trust you will find relief soon. This pain is torture.
I had this pain at buttocks, along w lower back and neck. Like you, years of chiropractor and PT didn’t release the pain. I started seeing a Trigger Point therapist in NYC who worked on the buttocks, I can finally sit & walk again. Please get it treated by a Trigger Point Acupunturist w a Masters degree. Also get it released ASAP bc mine was very painful & took longer to release as my muscles thought the tight contractions is normal.
@@shafeqah5318 see my comment. Find a Trigger Point Acupunturist. A regular Accupuntrist isn’t trained to be aggressive.
I totally agree. Acupuncture won't work unless they are working with trigger points. What finally helped was seeing a massage therapist who worked on trigger point pressure. From then on I was able to release the trigger points at home. Acupuncture, PT, and chiropractor did not help and I spent a small fortune and wasted a lot of time. I hope you find relief. This video is very good. It's an excellent resource!
@@eileen9841 I agree 100% It really cost a small fortune with no relief in sight.
Thanks a lot. My pain starts higher in the lumbar and takes the gluteous. That exercise is perfect.
Great explanation. Wonderful teacher!
That is my problem spot right there. I have been a delivery man for about 23-24 years at the Brown company. I barely have any disc at the L5 S1 location. My left leg is in terrible shape now. Im looking at permanent disability and possible forced retirement. My left foot is constantly tripping my up.
Superb explanation! Thank you so much for taking your time with this! 🥰
Finally!! I got the answer to my pain. At one time the doctor asked me what do you think could be the problem? It looked like i was not sure of my problem because they had no idea. I have been referred to a gym now by my physiotherapist i hope it works. But i will definitely show them this before we start.
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That’s the spot. Laying on a nice lacrosse ball gets tight n there and relieves my pain
This seems to be what you can do as a your own advocate this is a this is great really great thank you
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My PTs used this technique on me. It works!
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Thank you. I did fysotherapie and after that i have more pain. Have morfine now, i can use the theracane stick. Thank you.
Incredible information! Thank you!
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Should I consult a physical therapist not a chiropractor for this problem?
Thanks Niel. Great information.
What a wonderful explanation. Thank you so much!
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Best explanation yet!
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Do you know if a cream containing Comfrey is ever used during the treatment of Trigger Points?
I had a severe pain radiating from congested tissue in lumbar spine muscles that radiated around to the gut area. I could barely move. I used it when I applied direct pressure on the congested tissue. I repeated this for a few times stretching and used X fiber. The pain left never to return. So quick and much gentler on my thumbs and there was no heat radiating from the pressure.
I am almost in tears, i have been over one year with this. My drs are so busy, when i do get an appointment, im so rushed, i get overwhelmed and can barely explain my pain. ive have many inections, but i also have severe spondylosis, lumbar scoliosis, arthritis and herniated discs, as well as osteoporosis. MRI, cat scans, PT & mulitple injections, still in pain. I am and admin assistant so lots of sitting, which actually is better, the walking & standing is what really kills me, especially the damn electric shocks with a slightly wrong move.
We're truly sorry to hear about your ongoing struggle and the pain you're enduring. It sounds incredibly tough, especially with the challenges of getting the right attention from your doctors. Have you considered consulting a specialist who might take more time to understand your complex situation? Sometimes a fresh perspective can make a difference. Stay strong, and we hope you find some relief soon. 🙏
Wonderful explanation Dr. thank you,,can you come to New York now..
I was having severe sciatica pain and was taking morphine and Lyrica. I watched many RUclips on piriformis exercises but none helped. I watched and tried your technique wow what a difference the pain was gone in a few days and I stopped taking my morphine I will gradually try to stop my lyrica too.
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