Thanks for sharing exercises that can help with sciatic nerve pain! Greatly appreciated. Can't wait to try these unuque positions in the morning during my exercise routines. Is so easy to feel reluctant trying exercises while dealing with sciatic, but so encouraging to try exercises that can help.
Love this video!!! No music, great explanation and love that she mentioned the breathing. I just would love to have the complete workout with repetitions. I never know how many repetitions are needed to make a real impact.
The lumbar stretch in this video from about 4:40 - 6:00 is actually done better by using the wing attachment bar/pull-up bar with an underhand grip and the cable unhooked from the glide board. Move into position slowly by putting the elbows on the glide board first. Then lift the elbows while slowly extending. That's what I've been doing for the last couple of years. Then gravity will do the needed work. Make sure to start at a low level and then move up as needed.
Thanks Frank. Completely agree when using a GTS unit. This exercise set was targeted towards the new Total Gym Fit unit. Your hand grip position will somewhat change your targeted areas and an underhand grip can illicit more of a stretch through the Serratus Anterior as opposed to a Lumbar paravert stretch (specific for helping with Sciatic issues in this blog). I appreciate your feedback and love hearing variations from other Trainers & Health care professionals. Looking forward to checking out your Vlogs. Keep up the great work. Regards, Britta
Would this video apply towards spinal stenosis and bulging discs ? I bought a commercial hospital quality Total Gym about 15 years ago and when I don't use it my body lets me know & now I'm paying the price. I'm suffering from spinal stenosis, bulging discs. Literally can not walk more than 50 yards or stand for more than 5 minutes without excruciating pain and tightness. Getting back on my Total Gym for just 2 weeks has helped a lot, but still not out of the woods - looking forward to watching your video. thanks for taking the time to make it.
jerry manning...you may want to try hanging from your ankles on the Total Gym at a 10 to 20 degree angle, or maybe try an inversion table like the Teeter or Ironman at an angle of 20 to 60 degrees. Or try a combination machine like the MasterCare Back-A-Traction inversion table at a 15 or 30 degree angle. Three great books that might help you include: The Gravity Guiding System by Dr. Robert M. Martin M.D. (or his similar book called Cum Gravity: Living with Gravity), Better Back Better Body by Joanne Broatch and Inversion Therapy by Mia Campbell. You may be able to find one or all of them on eBay. By the way, you can get a free app on your smartphone to measure the angle of inversion. Hope this helps!
jerry manning...In fact the Teeter Hangups brand of inversion tables are the only inversion tables FDA cleared as Class 1 Medical Devices to treat back pain caused by Spinal Stenosis, herniated discs and much more. Furthermore, they are the only brand of inversion tables U.L. Listed for safety in the United States and of Medical home grade quality in Europe. I use the Teeter EP-560 but I also use a Total Gym 11,000. It really helps to have a variety of ways to relieve pain.
I have the teeter(best decision in my life) and í just bout the xforce,because you need more! don't hesitate get the teeter,is the best complement each other for our back pain problems.
I actually do both hand grips, but I've noticed that if I leave out the underhand grip, then the sharp pains come back. However, I can leave out the overhand grip with no negative side effects. Oh, I'm just a person who has experienced the pain. Everyone is diffrent I guess. Thanks!
Frank, I'm confused. You said "if I leave out the underhand grip sharp pains come back" So that makes me think he must use the overhand grip, right? Then you say "I can leave out the overhand grip " You're out of grips. I have a Total Gym and am in a lot of pain, can you tell me which grip you use for best results ? Thanks.
jerry manning I do the exact same stretch as shown at about 5:15 - 5:20 in this video except that I only use the narrow-grip underhand position while using the pull-up/wing attachment. For me, using the overhand grip is worthless, as is using the hand grips/cables. Also, I hold that stretch (motionless) from anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 minute or more. I also move the glide-board up and down with my legs while stretching. And to really localize the stretch I move my rump/body to the left and right till I find the point of most relief. Hanging the feet or toes off the bottom end of the glide-board works best, but if you have knee problems like I do then put your toes on top of the glide-board. I do this stretch one to three times a day, seven days a week. The most important time for me to do this stretching is right before going to bed, and right before I leave the house. For me it completely keeps the pain away! So I very seldom need to see my chiropractor anymore. Oh, make sure to keep a slight bend in your arms to keep stress off the elbows. Lastly, I only use an angle of between 10° and 15°. Beyond that and I injure my elbows. You can get a free app for your smartphone to measure the angle. Of course, all the above works for me, while you may need to fidget my method, and the method shown in this video to find what works best for you. Let me know how it works out. By the way I only use the overhand grip for full body stretching while laying on my stomach. That helps to decompress the wrists, elbows, shoulders and back. Please see the book The Gravity Guiding System by Dr. Robert M. Martin, M.D. The same book also talks about hanging from the ankles to decompress the ankles, knees, hips and back. He says that both methods should be done by everyone, everyday. And also back extensions.
Thorough explanations. Clear instructions. Good exercise modifications as needed for pain levels.
I love your videos . No wasted words. Clear instruction & demonstrations. Thank you.
I'm a 68 male. These exercises help me.
Thanks
Thanks for sharing exercises that can help with sciatic nerve pain! Greatly appreciated. Can't wait to try these unuque positions in the morning during my exercise routines. Is so easy to feel reluctant trying exercises while dealing with sciatic, but so encouraging to try exercises that can help.
Love this video!!! No music, great explanation and love that she mentioned the breathing. I just would love to have the complete workout with repetitions. I never know how many repetitions are needed to make a real impact.
this feels so good when it acts up it helps so much
The lumbar stretch in this video from about 4:40 - 6:00 is actually done better by using the wing attachment bar/pull-up bar with an underhand grip and the cable unhooked from the glide board. Move into position slowly by putting the elbows on the glide board first. Then lift the elbows while slowly extending. That's what I've been doing for the last couple of years. Then gravity will do the needed work. Make sure to start at a low level and then move up as needed.
Thanks Frank. Completely agree when using a GTS unit. This exercise set was targeted towards the new Total Gym Fit unit. Your hand grip position will somewhat change your targeted areas and an underhand grip can illicit more of a stretch through the Serratus Anterior as opposed to a Lumbar paravert stretch (specific for helping with Sciatic issues in this blog). I appreciate your feedback and love hearing variations from other Trainers & Health care professionals. Looking forward to checking out your Vlogs. Keep up the great work. Regards, Britta
I needed this
Great. Where did you get your outfit?
Would this video apply towards spinal stenosis and bulging discs ?
I bought a commercial hospital quality Total Gym about 15 years ago and when I don't use it my body lets me know & now I'm paying the price. I'm suffering from spinal stenosis, bulging discs. Literally can not walk more than 50 yards or stand for more than 5 minutes without excruciating pain and tightness. Getting back on my Total Gym for just 2 weeks has helped a lot, but still not out of the woods - looking forward to watching your video. thanks for taking the time to make it.
jerry manning...you may want to try hanging from your ankles on the Total Gym at a 10 to 20 degree angle, or maybe try an inversion table like the Teeter or Ironman at an angle of 20 to 60 degrees. Or try a combination machine like the MasterCare Back-A-Traction inversion table at a 15 or 30 degree angle. Three great books that might help you include: The Gravity Guiding System by Dr. Robert M. Martin M.D. (or his similar book called Cum Gravity: Living with Gravity), Better Back Better Body by Joanne Broatch and Inversion Therapy by Mia Campbell. You may be able to find one or all of them on eBay. By the way, you can get a free app on your smartphone to measure the angle of inversion. Hope this helps!
jerry manning...In fact the Teeter Hangups brand of inversion tables are the only inversion tables FDA cleared as Class 1 Medical Devices to treat back pain caused by Spinal Stenosis, herniated discs and much more. Furthermore, they are the only brand of inversion tables U.L. Listed for safety in the United States and of Medical home grade quality in Europe. I use the Teeter EP-560 but I also use a Total Gym 11,000. It really helps to have a variety of ways to relieve pain.
I have the teeter(best decision in my life) and í just bout the xforce,because you need more! don't hesitate get the teeter,is the best complement each other for our back pain problems.
I actually do both hand grips, but I've noticed that if I leave out the underhand grip, then the sharp pains come back. However, I can leave out the overhand grip with no negative side effects. Oh, I'm just a person who has experienced the pain. Everyone is diffrent I guess. Thanks!
Frank, I'm confused. You said "if I leave out the underhand grip sharp pains come back" So that makes me think he must use the overhand grip, right? Then you say "I can leave out the overhand grip " You're out of grips. I have a Total Gym and am in a lot of pain, can you tell me which grip you use for best results ? Thanks.
jerry manning I do the exact same stretch as shown at about 5:15 - 5:20 in this video except that I only use the narrow-grip underhand position while using the pull-up/wing attachment. For me, using the overhand grip is worthless, as is using the hand grips/cables. Also, I hold that stretch (motionless) from anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 minute or more. I also move the glide-board up and down with my legs while stretching. And to really localize the stretch I move my rump/body to the left and right till I find the point of most relief. Hanging the feet or toes off the bottom end of the glide-board works best, but if you have knee problems like I do then put your toes on top of the glide-board. I do this stretch one to three times a day, seven days a week. The most important time for me to do this stretching is right before going to bed, and right before I leave the house. For me it completely keeps the pain away! So I very seldom need to see my chiropractor anymore. Oh, make sure to keep a slight bend in your arms to keep stress off the elbows. Lastly, I only use an angle of between 10° and 15°. Beyond that and I injure my elbows. You can get a free app for your smartphone to measure the angle. Of course, all the above works for me, while you may need to fidget my method, and the method shown in this video to find what works best for you. Let me know how it works out. By the way I only use the overhand grip for full body stretching while laying on my stomach. That helps to decompress the wrists, elbows, shoulders and back. Please see the book The Gravity Guiding System by Dr. Robert M. Martin, M.D. The same book also talks about hanging from the ankles to decompress the ankles, knees, hips and back. He says that both methods should be done by everyone, everyday. And also back extensions.
jerry manning, looks like the makers of this video have hidden my response to you. A future video will correct that.
thanks
Off topic, but is your tank top from Kerli?
I purchased a Complete Gym...so much more satisfying.
yours will be on Ebay shortly. Total Gym elongates and stretches your muscles while building strength.
Talk to much.