Hey Travis, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It really helps other viewers make decisions on what will work for them. We appreciate you! 🙌
Will it help with someone with lower back pain that causes pain in legs and feet i take high dos'es and still no relief.does it work for any nerve damage?
Knowing where the nerve is is key to making this work. I've used it to alleviate pain shooting up my buttock and towards my lower left back and this works, even with the puck above my calf/below the knee. I've used it when hiking and it is definitely not a placebo effect.
I've used it on for 7 hours and it hasn't given me any relief at all. Maybe I didn’t get it in the correct position, now after see this video, moved it a little bit to one side so the pressure point don’t be in the middle of the leg.
@@olgaverdecia1075Now that you moved it, did it help you from the pain? I bought one for my father. I want to know the correct way to relieve pain, thanks
I had sciatica for two years. Daily pain to the point I wanted to cry at some point. My mother bought me the original one of these about ten years ago for Christmas. I wore it every day for about two weeks… my sciatica is gone. It’s been about 8 years since. I have zero sciatica pain.. I will seat by this thing till the day I die. Whether it works for you or not it worked for me.
I got one about three weeks ago. I put it on and within about twenty minutes the pain from my hip down to my ankle was totally gone. It was the first time in months that I'd been without pain. It worked _so_ well that I left it on for three days. When I took it off, the pain came back almost immediately. The next day when I put it on it barely worked at all. After adjusting the position over and over again I realized that the pressure device was compressing toward the _back_ of the brace putting less pressure on my calf that it did when I originally got it. I'm going to tape three or four quarters together and place it on the pressure device to see if that makes it work as well as it did at first. Wish me luck.
Hey Brenda! Good luck🍀You got this! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the acupressure brace. We are so happy that you've had success with it and it helped relieve some of your pain. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!🧡
This compression absolutely works. I don’t need pain medication when I wear the brace. It gives me so much relief. Win win! I purchased it from Amazon.
mine just arrived put on watching your video. Thank you. It does feel like it's doing something. Been dealing with the pain for 2 months now finally went to a specialist and on oral meds for 5 days hoping I get relief soon. This was a very informative video.
I currently am having an issue with my sciatica in the hip as well as below the knee to the right of center. And you video helped me understand how to use this device. Thank You
Its a keeper! Sciatica causing terrible issues in knee and calf muscles which were all knotted up and incredibly painful!! I was looking for something just like this and you appeared just in time. Writing this from the gym and very pleased to be able to walk pain free - just put it on about an hour ago. $23 in amazon. Thanks again Doc! 🙂👍🏻
I received this last night from Amazon. So far I’ve tried numerous variations of positioning with no relief at all. My pain starts at my right hip/upper buttock & goes down the back of my thigh to my front, outer side, and back calf, to the outside of the ankle into the top of my foot. I also have some numbness in my foot and ankle that has developed over time after all the pins & needles sensations daily. I was diagnosed recently with 2 herniated disks which are impinging on the sciatic nerve: the first at the L4-L5, contacting & posteriorly displacing the right L5 nerve root; and also the L5 nerve root is encroached upon by a disc bulge towards the right at the L5-S1. I also have a Schmorl’s node involving the superior end plate of L4, along with multilevel discogenic & facet degenerative changes. I was also diagnosed a few years ago with spinal stenosis. I have been suffering with excruciating pain for months, which started out as a small annoying hip twinge back in the spring. I will NOT take opioids, but am on daily other prescribed meds along with OTC meds, with no relief except when they make me drowsy enough to fall asleep for a few hours. I rarely sleep more than 4 hours at night - sometimes less due to the pain. I had such high hopes for this brace, as a friend of mine tried it with her sciatica and got instant relief. I will keep trying different positions for a few days before I return it. If anyone has any suggestions, please comment. I’m trying to get the ball rolling for a spinal injection, followed by surgery if there injection doesn’t help. I can’t live this way in this much constant agonizing pain. I can’t do anything physically that I could normally do without tearing, shooting , stabbing pain. Life and work is a chore and is not fun.
Omg I just received this in the mail literally 10 minutes ago. Your pain is exactly what I’m going through for the say three weeks now. I have been in the house miserable for Christmas new years. The pain medicine my doctor prescribed made me sick as hell I only took one I can’t do it. So that leaves me taking Gabapentin and bc powder on a daily. I am so disgusted with this pain. I have the brace on now so hopefully I get some relief I am scheduled for a cortisone injection next week. I pray for you me and everyone else with the pain.
@@k.valcin5657a I feel you. Quality of life really dissipates dealing with 24/7 pain. I hope the brace gives you relief. No one should have to go thru this much pain with today’s technology. I finally got an appt with a neurosurgeon for March 3rd. I hate that I have to suffer two more months, but at least there’s light at the end of the tunnel of misery. Blessings to you. )0(
@@buddyh17 I feel you. It’s absolutely horrible the suffering this kind of pain caused. I like to think of myself as a strong woman, but this pain makes me sob daily. I’m almost 64, looking towards retirement in another year or so, and all I can imagine is the rest of my life in pain. I hope you are able to get some relief. Sending healing energies. Blessings )0(
I have one, been dealing with many issues for years and this has helped. I have also found (at least for me) that using it for about an hour before bed and taking it off as I'm getting in bed helps me with falling asleep
Hey Melkor The Fallen, We are sorry to hear that you've been struggling with sciatica issues for years! 🥺It is encouraging to see that this brace has been able to offer you some relief. We appreciate you sharing your experience using the brace. It's awesome when someone has used the product as well and shares their feedback because it helps out others who might want to hear someone else's point of view. Thank you so much! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica pain help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you continued success in your recovery. Please take care! 🧡
I used this for the first time yesterday, I walked into my moms house limping and after telling her what I was feeling she knew it was sciatica and had me try it within minutes I was able to put weight on my right leg again! This is a God send 🙏🏾
Hi Dee_taker, we are so sorry that you are having to deal with sciatica issues. We know all too well how difficult it is to deal with and find relief from. We are so glad that this was able to help! Below we will include our sciatica playlist for you: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR “Is an Inversion Table Helpful for Back Pain?” ruclips.net/video/j61ImGQdFTM/видео.html Keep up the great work and let your mom know that we appreciate her recommending us to you!! We hope you continue to find relief 🧡😊
I had one from my previous sciatica nerve in my right low back. I was in the bed for five days with heat and couldn't find it. Then it was better but i found it just in time. The pain was coming back strong i put it on and you are showing the right place but after a few minutes if the pain doesn't go away move it a little both directions until you get the full effect. It will still take rest and ice packs but at least you can walk again until the muscles stop pinching the nerve.
I've been dealing with sciatica since 2016 surgery I had. I don't do well with hilling from surgery anyway I'm trying it hope it works I need relief thank you for showing this
Hey Deb, sorry to hear you have been dealing with sciatica for 7 years! :( We have a great playlist of videos available to help with treating sciatica in case you are interested in learning more about what you can do to help it. Here is a link: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I have suffered from ciática just above the knee behind the leg and this brace works. It worked for me since I first tried it…. But I was not putting on. Correctly and now that I have it has made a significant difference. I have suffered from ciática for 27 years. Make sure you are putting on right. I went from 2-3 hours of sleep to staying asleep 6-8 hours.
THANKS! I bought this product because I was up to 2000mg of Tylenol/daily. I know that couldn't last forever, but the pain was killing me. I couldn't even clean my house (couldn't stand for more than 5 minutes. I saw the commercial for this and decided to give it a try
I know this is a late comment and I hope you're still on RUclips, but did it work for you? I too feel like I'm killing myself with Tylenol/Ibuprofen/Excedrin/Naproxen, etc, and most days I'm in pretty significant pain. An acquaintance directed me to this video and I'm considering buying this.
@@Linda7647I just got mine in the mail and put it in today. It’s weird how it works. I could tell the pressure of the pain was there but couldn’t feel the pain. It really works. Hope this helped ❤️
They work. I used some of those 2" stick on floor felt pads you use on heavy furniture (the ones to save your wood floors) and stuck them on this brace to improve the contact point. Excellent. Greater compression of the nerve.
Hi Chris! We're sooo happy this worked for you!!! :) Here's a playlist for additional sciatica help if you need it: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Yooo Chris! Just read your comment here, and remembered I watched a vid a couple weeks ago when I first got this that said that. Checked your channel - it was you! Your hack works great, thanks!! 👍
I've been using one of these for a couple weeks. My sciatica had gotten so bad that I couldn't walk down the block without feeling the need to sit down. It definitely takes some getting used to in regards to placement, even after 2 weeks, but once I find that sweet spot the pain is COMPLETELY gone. I can move my leg completely normal instead of hobbling around. There are still days when I think it doesn't work anynore, but after adjusting for a while I'll find the perfect spot. I also noticed even though it says you can wear it outside clothing, it's significantly less effective and much more prone to slipping out of place. If you got one of these and it's not working, try feeling around for the nerve in your leg on the outside just below the knee. Make sure the "bump" in the Beactive doesn't shift when you tighten it. Also, I found it's much more effective and easier to place with your knee bent. It took me about 15 minutes the first time to find that sweet spot. I think this tool can be effective for performing sciatica stretches that might otherwise be too painful to do otherwise.
My son bought one and it works! He was really shocked at how fast it worked! Also I guess I should mention that he is overweight some which is even harder for those ppl. Anyway you should try it cuz if it worked for him why wouldn't it work for others!
Does this work? Yes and no. If you have sciatica, pressure on the back of your calf does help, and this brace can apply the correct pressure. However, you have to get the pressure pad in the exact spot for relief, and it may take a while to find the accurate spot. However, if you have radiating pain from spinal stenosis, it’s not as effective. It looks like they’ve upgraded it from the one I have, mine is the style that you had to slip up your leg, then Velcro on. You’re right, it’s not a permanent solution, but it can offer some relief, especially on a bad day. A quick way to know if this may work on you, is to wrap up a small ball or a large marble in a bandana, and tie it to your leg, adjusting the ball to the correct spot on your leg, make sure the bandana is tied pretty tight. If this offers you some relief, the BeActive brace may be a good investment for you.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I’ve used this method sometimes at work, when it started acting up during the night, sometimes just the tight bandana or rag is enough to alleviate it. If you can’t find a ball, marble, or similar round object, you can tie the bandana so the knot rests on the pressure point, it’s just enough to get you through.
I just got mine in the mail yesterday. My pain is on my left side so thtz where I put the brace of course than I had to put it on my right leg cause I started feeling pain in tht leg so ig it’s working. So far so good.
I had to back because in a previous comment, I said that I had used it for 7 hours without any relief. Well, apparently I had it in wrong place because once I moved the contact point to a side, the pain stopped completely and I've been pain-free for 24 hours now. I cannot believe it.
Hey Eduardo, we're so happy to hear that you're feeling moderate relief on your sciatic nerve!!! This is a great option to use instead of relying on pain medications! There is a lot more to do to solve a sciatic nerve problem. You can learn more about that here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I bought two different ones The Beactive + and Kaijiely I feel like I get more acupressure with the Kaijiely, this one was only around 4 bucks, if you go to the website it sells for 40 something.
Hope this helps someone. This brace actually works. The key is the placement. Try to have the circular pressure point to the upper part of the calf, Behind the calf
This wrap arrived yesterday and while it helped with the pain down my leg and buttock; it increased groin pain and low back. Afraid to use it again as the groin pain is excruciating,
Hey Buddy! This is an interesting observation! Sounds like there may be multiple issues going on here. The groin is innervated by a different nerve. It is very possible that this wrap is helping with the sciatica issues, but also bringing more of your attention to the other problems. It may be a good idea to look into our lower back content. Here is a link to a playlist that may be able to help you: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
Hello, can anyone let me know which one to buy which area of the body? I have sciatica pain in my right foot and leg, all the way up to the butt. Thank you!
Does this work if your pain is on your lower back? My pain is mainly on my lower back but sometimes goes down to my thigh. It’s excruciating for sure!! I know a couple of stretches that relieve it temporarily but it always comes back in minutes. I constantly have to do the stretches if I’m doing activity standing up in one place, like washing dishes or after walking a bit. Having sciatica has really changed my activity level and I’m sick of it!!
Thank you that you honed in to a key factor in treatment. Always determine and evaluate for the primary source of the pain. PT Charlie Johnson and his advertisement for his services is really against anyone going to see a clinician for their pain especially sciatica.He has has put out a 5 step self-diagnostic protocol which ultimately as you can imagine leads these people to his services anyways. What he tells people is any corrective measure whether be active or passed that causer's pain is not productive. Less moves used is best which would be the least pain producing but more comfortable. He is a dr of P.T. So clinicians know there are multiple lesions and problems are caused hip by and leg pain everything from Sacroilltis, piriformis syndrome, facet syndrome, herniated/bulbing lumbar discs, or myofascitis.
Hi Trailblazer, You would just use it on the leg that has sciatica. In case you are interested we have a playlist on RUclips for Sciatica Help. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
No he encontrado la posición correcta para mí ciática de la pierna izquierda, la teoría es fácil pero en la práctica no estoy seguro que el producto alivie el dolor
Lamento escuchar eso :-( También tenemos una gran lista de reproducción de videos para ayudar a las personas con ciática si está interesado. Aquí hay un enlace: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Oh no Christopher! We hope you can solve the root problem so you can avoid having so many surgeries!!! In case you need it, here's the playlist of all our sciatica videos: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Amozon has acupressure points and reflexology maps these are without needles. Don't need needles or Doctors, but have to use brace a lot. I believe a acupuncture Doctor can heal you or procedure will last longer with them. I know these things work. I have one for my elbow and it's button is a pocket of air. I saw a brace like this on TV. My sciatica was hurting so I tied elbow brace on with an ace bandage . I guess I tied it to tight , my burser sac swelled up . Here I am now looking for pressure point relief for that and or exercise to drain🙄🤕 Best Doctors , I think is when east meets west and work together👍.
I've had chronic "acute" pain in both sciatica for almost 20 years, I tried acupuncture while I was working in LA, it helped but it didn't last long, as soon as I twisted or jarred my back the wrong way and the pain would be back just as severe as before, but the few hours of relief were worth the price a couple of times a week.
@@floydholder597 I'm sorry 😞 for those sciatic nerves causing you such pain. Sciatic pain well over 30 + years more off than on. if i can keep a button , maybe its the magnet of the button in the position it actuality stops hurting this i just found 3 weeks ago😌! Bursitis in my knee is being difficult and will not ease up! I got a brace for knee and slipped a magnet ( magnetic back cushion fell apart so I collected the magnetics) on the pressure point in back and just below my knee, under knee brace, it actually takes my sciatic pain away. Although my knee hurts if I do anything for any length of time. If I were you I'd place a dome shaped disk in the spot I told you in back of both knees. I'm having trouble keeping pressure point activated or maybe it's more disingagauged, I'm thinking light to medium compression shelves would be better than a brace that cover bellow knee where I put magnet ( the first time i tried i used my elbow brace (( has an air pillow )) magnet was just convenient . I'm thinking a button would work, just need to be gentle pressure , that's what I did wrong and hurt my bruser sack, figured sciatica is a big pain must need firm pressure, I was WRONG! Thanks for your reply I forgot I was looking for a pressure point to releave knee pain. That's how much knee pain is😱 And see i mentality try not to claim the pain as mine. keep looking, don't give up , mostly pray, I don't know the mind of God and I can't figure out what good this pain is for. But God , maybe this , caring for you.
@@christinebean7932 So far, I've been blessed enough not to have much arthritis, my dad had bursitis in one shoulder and one knee if I remember correctly, I mostly just remember I don't want it from what bits I do remember of his pain levels with it. My massage therapist just gave me a pair of these "cuffs" a few days ago and I've only had the opportunity to use them a couple of times so far. At this point they seem to be helping, I can actually stay up on my feet for more than 5 minutes before having to sit down and recline to take the pressure off the nerves. If there is a negative side affect, it appears that whatever pain is alleviated comes back next day as even more stiffness and pain in the muscles affected, but like I said, I've only used them twice, and in full disclosure, I did wear them longer than what he recommended in this video.
@@floydholder597 glad you got those cuffs . I always have to try to rig things on my own before I actually buy something . Like do I really need to buy something else, how did they come up with this do I already have items to do this. I was a single mom so money was tight. I found another pressure point that's helping my knee. The knee brace makes my knee worse. What I'm doing now is taping domed buttons over pressure points and wearing compression knee socks . It is working 💪, for the most part. Took socks off to sleep and knee woke me up , I had left buttons in place so I just manipulated button and it stopped hurting and was able to go back to sleep. I actually manipulated both as their perfect spots for my hand grip. Actually once I learn where these points are I won't need the buttons unless my finger nails don't allow me to find the points. These cuffs and what I'm doing is reflexology. I know what you mean about after use it cause the surrounding muscle to be sore. I wonder if that is from the pressure point being stimulated and waking up muscles seldom used? Hope that's a good thing. 😉👍 Merry Christmas, have a blessed season 🙏 ❤ ✨
@@christinebean7932 We've got some of the same habits, I don't normally buy something just from TV, or internet ads, unless I know someone that I trust implicitly on these issues, or like you have discovered through trial and error, methods or "tools" that work for MY body. Those things that work for me, may or may not work for everyone else or to varying degrees and vice versa when it comes to what works for others, but maybe not me.
I bought the product the velcro is in the wrong place I cannot get it tight in 10 minutes it is at my ankle . Customer service is terrible with no solution, one size does not fit all 😢
Hi Ed, Thank you for sharing your experience with this brace. It definitely isn't for everyone but we've had many people benefit from them as well. We hope that your sciatica pain has subsided and you are feeling better. We very much appreciate your feedback. Please take care! 🙌
My sciatica or whatever you call it tingles into my foot. I doubt this would help. Plus cutting off blod doesn’t seem good. No surgeons will help me. I don’t think they know exactly what nerve is pinched and don’t want to take a guess 😂😢. 36 years old living in hell. Only ice and stretching works sometimes. Thanks for the review
Hi Keloci, We are so sorry to see that you've been struggling with sciatica. 🥺We can only imagine the frustrations you've been faced with due to it. The brace is just an option and we have seen it help people. It wouldn't really cut off blood flow unless it's put on exceptionally tight. It may or may not work for you as everyone's body composition is different. In case you are interested we have a playlist for sciatica you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope that you sciatica issues subside soon. Stay Healthy, Active and Mobile! 🧡
Hey Steven, It's our pleasure! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🌟
blood thru veins means pain this thing belt whatever you call it presses up against the veins stopping blood flow which can lead a back surge return of blood back to the heart giving you a heart attack it has not happen yet but it will and will be found too .
how can you review a product and you have no sciatica pain???? i'm looking for someone who is actually experience sciatica pain and has purchased this and leave their honest review!
Hey Shane, how does the master horse trainer know how to train horses without being a horse? How does that trainer know what the horse likes and doesn't like?
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy all I'm saying is a guys that is familiar with pain such as me have trouble with some one reviewing vicoden with out pain. Seems unfruitful no?
Hey @bugsfrickingbunny, it sounds like it didn't work out for you :-( Some people do benefit from it. It's only temporary relief though...but that's worth it sometimes. Especially if it keeps you from relying on pain medication. Learn more about how to address the root problems of sciatica here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I use a tens unit to get some form of relief and I do not take pain medications. I can see how this would work if you had mild discomfort but for real pain, I wouldn't recommend it and yes I have tried it myself.
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I have used this and I can tell you that it absolutely works. You have to get it in the correct position. I hope this helps someone.
Hey Travis, Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It really helps other viewers make decisions on what will work for them. We appreciate you! 🙌
Will it help with someone with lower back pain that causes pain in legs and feet i take high dos'es and still no relief.does it work for any nerve damage?
Knowing where the nerve is is key to making this work. I've used it to alleviate pain shooting up my buttock and towards my lower left back and this works, even with the puck above my calf/below the knee. I've used it when hiking and it is definitely not a placebo effect.
I've used it on for 7 hours and it hasn't given me any relief at all. Maybe I didn’t get it in the correct position, now after see this video, moved it a little bit to one side so the pressure point don’t be in the middle of the leg.
@@olgaverdecia1075Now that you moved it, did it help you from the pain? I bought one for my father. I want to know the correct way to relieve pain, thanks
I had sciatica for two years. Daily pain to the point I wanted to cry at some point. My mother bought me the original one of these about ten years ago for Christmas. I wore it every day for about two weeks… my sciatica is gone. It’s been about 8 years since. I have zero sciatica pain.. I will seat by this thing till the day I die. Whether it works for you or not it worked for me.
this is the third time it reoccurred, would this help me.
It definitely works for me as well... It's almost like a miracle, I must say!
I got one about three weeks ago. I put it on and within about twenty minutes the pain from my hip down to my ankle was totally gone. It was the first time in months that I'd been without pain. It worked _so_ well that I left it on for three days. When I took it off, the pain came back almost immediately. The next day when I put it on it barely worked at all. After adjusting the position over and over again I realized that the pressure device was compressing toward the _back_ of the brace putting less pressure on my calf that it did when I originally got it. I'm going to tape three or four quarters together and place it on the pressure device to see if that makes it work as well as it did at first.
Wish me luck.
Hey Brenda! Good luck🍀You got this! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with the acupressure brace. We are so happy that you've had success with it and it helped relieve some of your pain. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!🧡
This compression absolutely works. I don’t need pain medication when I wear the brace. It gives me so much relief. Win win! I purchased it from Amazon.
This was informative. I’m going to get it for my mom in law whose suffered with it for many years. She’s 99 yrs old.
How did it go for her?
mine just arrived put on watching your video. Thank you. It does feel like it's doing something. Been dealing with the pain for 2 months now finally went to a specialist and on oral meds for 5 days hoping I get relief soon. This was a very informative video.
I just received it as a gift. Your instructions show and tell was better than written instructions.
I currently am having an issue with my sciatica in the hip as well as below the knee to the right of center. And you video helped me understand how to use this device. Thank You
Its a keeper!
Sciatica causing terrible issues in knee and calf muscles which were all knotted up and incredibly painful!! I was looking for something just like this and you appeared just in time. Writing this from the gym and very pleased to be able to walk pain free - just put it on about an hour ago. $23 in amazon. Thanks again Doc! 🙂👍🏻
I received this last night from Amazon. So far I’ve tried numerous variations of positioning with no relief at all. My pain starts at my right hip/upper buttock & goes down the back of my thigh to my front, outer side, and back calf, to the outside of the ankle into the top of my foot. I also have some numbness in my foot and ankle that has developed over time after all the pins & needles sensations daily. I was diagnosed recently with 2 herniated disks which are impinging on the sciatic nerve: the first at the L4-L5, contacting & posteriorly displacing the right L5 nerve root; and also the L5 nerve root is encroached upon by a disc bulge towards the right at the L5-S1. I also have a Schmorl’s node involving the superior end plate of L4, along with multilevel discogenic & facet degenerative changes. I was also diagnosed a few years ago with spinal stenosis. I have been suffering with excruciating pain for months, which started out as a small annoying hip twinge back in the spring. I will NOT take opioids, but am on daily other prescribed meds along with OTC meds, with no relief except when they make me drowsy enough to fall asleep for a few hours. I rarely sleep more than 4 hours at night - sometimes less due to the pain. I had such high hopes for this brace, as a friend of mine tried it with her sciatica and got instant relief. I will keep trying different positions for a few days before I return it. If anyone has any suggestions, please comment. I’m trying to get the ball rolling for a spinal injection, followed by surgery if there injection doesn’t help. I can’t live this way in this much constant agonizing pain. I can’t do anything physically that I could normally do without tearing, shooting , stabbing pain. Life and work is a chore and is not fun.
Omg I just received this in the mail literally 10 minutes ago. Your pain is exactly what I’m going through for the say three weeks now. I have been in the house miserable for Christmas new years. The pain medicine my doctor prescribed made me sick as hell I only took one I can’t do it. So that leaves me taking Gabapentin and bc powder on a daily. I am so disgusted with this pain. I have the brace on now so hopefully I get some relief I am scheduled for a cortisone injection next week. I pray for you me and everyone else with the pain.
@@k.valcin5657a I feel you. Quality of life really dissipates dealing with 24/7 pain. I hope the brace gives you relief. No one should have to go thru this much pain with today’s technology. I finally got an appt with a neurosurgeon for March 3rd. I hate that I have to suffer two more months, but at least there’s light at the end of the tunnel of misery. Blessings to you. )0(
so sorry to hear your plight !..…I have sciatica also and my right knee cap area is in perpetual pain
@@buddyh17 I feel you. It’s absolutely horrible the suffering this kind of pain caused. I like to think of myself as a strong woman, but this pain makes me sob daily. I’m almost 64, looking towards retirement in another year or so, and all I can imagine is the rest of my life in pain. I hope you are able to get some relief. Sending healing energies. Blessings )0(
@@catmomsheri thank you!.. right back at you.. take care !
I have one and I did not know how to use. Thank you for nice explanation and show.😍
Bought one 2 weeks ago! WORKS!!!!!!!
Wooohoooo!!! Glad it’s working Steve!!!
I bought mine at CVS for $17.77 using my CVS discount and it works great.I started using it today I have sciatica for 23 years and what a relief
Walmart 24.00
I have one, been dealing with many issues for years and this has helped. I have also found (at least for me) that using it for about an hour before bed and taking it off as I'm getting in bed helps me with falling asleep
Hey Melkor The Fallen, We are sorry to hear that you've been struggling with sciatica issues for years! 🥺It is encouraging to see that this brace has been able to offer you some relief. We appreciate you sharing your experience using the brace. It's awesome when someone has used the product as well and shares their feedback because it helps out others who might want to hear someone else's point of view. Thank you so much! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica pain help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We wish you continued success in your recovery. Please take care! 🧡
I used this for the first time yesterday, I walked into my moms house limping and after telling her what I was feeling she knew it was sciatica and had me try it within minutes I was able to put weight on my right leg again! This is a God send 🙏🏾
Hi Dee_taker, we are so sorry that you are having to deal with sciatica issues. We know all too well how difficult it is to deal with and find relief from. We are so glad that this was able to help! Below we will include our sciatica playlist for you:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
“Is an Inversion Table Helpful for Back Pain?”
ruclips.net/video/j61ImGQdFTM/видео.html
Keep up the great work and let your mom know that we appreciate her recommending us to you!! We hope you continue to find relief 🧡😊
I had one from my previous sciatica nerve in my right low back. I was in the bed for five days with heat and couldn't find it. Then it was better but i found it just in time. The pain was coming back strong i put it on and you are showing the right place but after a few minutes if the pain doesn't go away move it a little both directions until you get the full effect. It will still take rest and ice packs but at least you can walk again until the muscles stop pinching the nerve.
Not feeling pain when performing squats and lunges, while I'm wearing be active. Thank you for showing how to put it on.
I threw my instructions away.
I've been dealing with sciatica since 2016 surgery I had. I don't do well with hilling from surgery anyway I'm trying it hope it works I need relief thank you for showing this
Hey Deb, sorry to hear you have been dealing with sciatica for 7 years! :( We have a great playlist of videos available to help with treating sciatica in case you are interested in learning more about what you can do to help it. Here is a link:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
I have suffered from ciática just above the knee behind the leg and this brace works. It worked for me since I first tried it…. But I was not putting on. Correctly and now that I have it has made a significant difference. I have suffered from ciática for 27 years. Make sure you are putting on right. I went from 2-3 hours of sleep to staying asleep 6-8 hours.
Hey Jose, thank you for letting us know your experience with this brace! We are glad that it was able to help you!
I love mine it helps me to get around. I would definitely recommend!
Sounds great LORI!
THANKS! I bought this product because I was up to 2000mg of Tylenol/daily. I know that couldn't last forever, but the pain was killing me. I couldn't even clean my house (couldn't stand for more than 5 minutes. I saw the commercial for this and decided to give it a try
I know this is a late comment and I hope you're still on RUclips, but did it work for you? I too feel like I'm killing myself with Tylenol/Ibuprofen/Excedrin/Naproxen, etc, and most days I'm in pretty significant pain. An acquaintance directed me to this video and I'm considering buying this.
@@Linda7647I just got mine in the mail and put it in today. It’s weird how it works. I could tell the pressure of the pain was there but couldn’t feel the pain. It really works. Hope this helped ❤️
I’ve been dealing with sciatica for three years i have two be active leg brace it helps the pain while I’m working
They work. I used some of those 2" stick on floor felt pads you use on heavy furniture (the ones to save your wood floors) and stuck them on this brace to improve the contact point. Excellent. Greater compression of the nerve.
Hi Chris! We're sooo happy this worked for you!!! :) Here's a playlist for additional sciatica help if you need it:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Yooo Chris! Just read your comment here, and remembered I watched a vid a couple weeks ago when I first got this that said that. Checked your channel - it was you! Your hack works great, thanks!! 👍
I've been using one of these for a couple weeks. My sciatica had gotten so bad that I couldn't walk down the block without feeling the need to sit down.
It definitely takes some getting used to in regards to placement, even after 2 weeks, but once I find that sweet spot the pain is COMPLETELY gone. I can move my leg completely normal instead of hobbling around.
There are still days when I think it doesn't work anynore, but after adjusting for a while I'll find the perfect spot.
I also noticed even though it says you can wear it outside clothing, it's significantly less effective and much more prone to slipping out of place.
If you got one of these and it's not working, try feeling around for the nerve in your leg on the outside just below the knee. Make sure the "bump" in the Beactive doesn't shift when you tighten it. Also, I found it's much more effective and easier to place with your knee bent. It took me about 15 minutes the first time to find that sweet spot.
I think this tool can be effective for performing sciatica stretches that might otherwise be too painful to do otherwise.
My son bought one and it works! He was really shocked at how fast it worked! Also I guess I should mention that he is overweight some which is even harder for those ppl. Anyway you should try it cuz if it worked for him why wouldn't it work for others!
Does this work? Yes and no. If you have sciatica, pressure on the back of your calf does help, and this brace can apply the correct pressure. However, you have to get the pressure pad in the exact spot for relief, and it may take a while to find the accurate spot. However, if you have radiating pain from spinal stenosis, it’s not as effective.
It looks like they’ve upgraded it from the one I have, mine is the style that you had to slip up your leg, then Velcro on.
You’re right, it’s not a permanent solution, but it can offer some relief, especially on a bad day.
A quick way to know if this may work on you, is to wrap up a small ball or a large marble in a bandana, and tie it to your leg, adjusting the ball to the correct spot on your leg, make sure the bandana is tied pretty tight. If this offers you some relief, the BeActive brace may be a good investment for you.
Hey Linda! Thanks for that great tip with a bandana and a marble! Genius!!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I’ve used this method sometimes at work, when it started acting up during the night, sometimes just the tight bandana or rag is enough to alleviate it. If you can’t find a ball, marble, or similar round object, you can tie the bandana so the knot rests on the pressure point, it’s just enough to get you through.
I’m a firm believer that this product works for me especially my sciatica and low back pain ❤❤❤
yea when the heart attacks starts remember how you started it
@@thomasbrunn4182Bull! It doesn't mess your heart up 😆 where did you come up with such a bogus reply?
I just got mine in the mail yesterday. My pain is on my left side so thtz where I put the brace of course than I had to put it on my right leg cause I started feeling pain in tht leg so ig it’s working. So far so good.
I had it on upside down today and it still works 😅
My wife just ordered one of these for myself I got it today going to try it.
Mine works great. It takes away the pain from my sciatica.
Too bad you didn't have a patient with sciatica to test this on.
This man has sciatica he just wasnt expetiencing an episode of it at this time. Try actually listening to the video before you comment next time.
@@preston2636 My comment wasn't negative. I just thought had he put it on someone experiencing sciatica at the time, we'd know if it actually worked.
It does work!
I just received mine today 4/18/2023
I will write and let y'all know if it really do work Atlanta Georgia
Hey Gretcheline, We'd love to hear your thoughts on brace.🙌 Thank you!🧡
Great information! Very good explanation and advice.
Hey Ralph! Thank you for stopping by! Glad this helped!
i have one and it works great.
I’m having bad
sciatica pain and i’ve had two back surgeries.
Does it mean i need more surgery?
I had to back because in a previous comment, I said that I had used it for 7 hours without any relief. Well, apparently I had it in wrong place because once I moved the contact point to a side, the pain stopped completely and I've been pain-free for 24 hours now. I cannot believe it.
It's not 100% efficient. However, I felt moderate relief on my sciatic nerve pain. I rate 7/10 efficiency.
Hey Eduardo, we're so happy to hear that you're feeling moderate relief on your sciatic nerve!!! This is a great option to use instead of relying on pain medications! There is a lot more to do to solve a sciatic nerve problem. You can learn more about that here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy It's better than medications that make you drowsy and develop stomach pain. Tks for the link. I'll watch this video.
Im wondering why you arent supposed to wear it on both legs at the same time?
I bought two different ones
The Beactive + and Kaijiely
I feel like I get more acupressure with the Kaijiely, this one was only around 4 bucks, if you go to the website it sells for 40 something.
Thank you for the information. I bought 2 and I am hopeful that they will help me.
Question, can having degenerate disc disease possibly be causing my sciatica problem ?
Thanks, I am trying this right now, we have subscribed
You are very welcome! 😊
Hope this helps someone. This brace actually works. The key is the placement. Try to have the circular pressure point to the upper part of the calf, Behind the calf
This wrap arrived yesterday and while it helped with the pain down my leg and buttock; it increased groin pain and low back. Afraid to use it again as the groin pain is excruciating,
Hey Buddy! This is an interesting observation! Sounds like there may be multiple issues going on here. The groin is innervated by a different nerve. It is very possible that this wrap is helping with the sciatica issues, but also bringing more of your attention to the other problems. It may be a good idea to look into our lower back content. Here is a link to a playlist that may be able to help you:
“Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
Thank you so much will go through the playlist now.@@epmanualphysicaltherapy
You are welcome! Please let us know what more we can do to help you! 😄
I have a horrible case of shingles on my entire left side. The pain is indescribable. Also sciatica.@@epmanualphysicaltherapy
Hello, can anyone let me know which one to buy which area of the body? I have sciatica pain in my right foot and leg, all the way up to the butt. Thank you!
The paper says if pain on left use left leg...my pain is more left side but my right nerve was damaged..would you recommend left leg or right
That's for the information about the sciatica.
I got it how long do it takes to work I will come back on my view
Can you add a link to your website when it comes to things you like
It worked for me 👍
I have varicose veins problem and sciatica can I use this
Does this work if your pain is on your lower back? My pain is mainly on my lower back but sometimes goes down to my thigh. It’s excruciating for sure!! I know a couple of stretches that relieve it temporarily but it always comes back in minutes. I constantly have to do the stretches if I’m doing activity standing up in one place, like washing dishes or after walking a bit. Having sciatica has really changed my activity level and I’m sick of it!!
does the "be active" logo appear upside down when on the right leg? just want to know if im putting it on corredctly.
Yes. On the right leg the logo will be upside down.
Mine doesn't even have a logo
How do you charge it my husband says it's not working anymore is there a way to charge it up
You have to plug it in to charge it.
@@MartyBaker-b2d plug it into what I didn't get a Cord or charge or anything and I ordered 2
Does one size fit all? Looking on the internet but it doesn't give sizes? Thank you.
Hey Buddy! It says that this device only comes in one size. Hope this helps!
Thank you will let you know if it helps although I'm a skeptic. Enjoy all of your videos.@@epmanualphysicaltherapy
What is the long term solution???
Thank you that you honed in to a key factor in treatment. Always determine and evaluate for the primary source of the pain. PT Charlie Johnson and his advertisement for his services is really against anyone going to see a clinician for their pain especially sciatica.He has has put out a 5 step self-diagnostic protocol which ultimately as you can imagine leads these people to his services anyways. What he tells people is any corrective measure whether be active or passed that causer's pain is not productive. Less moves used is best which would be the least pain producing but more comfortable. He is a dr of P.T. So clinicians know there are multiple lesions and problems are caused hip by and leg pain everything from Sacroilltis, piriformis syndrome, facet syndrome, herniated/bulbing lumbar discs, or myofascitis.
does it matter which leg?
Do you use it on both legs or just one, the one with sciatic
Hi Trailblazer, You would just use it on the leg that has sciatica. In case you are interested we have a playlist on RUclips for Sciatica Help. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy THANKS
It really works i have two
No he encontrado la posición correcta para mí ciática de la pierna izquierda, la teoría es fácil pero en la práctica no estoy seguro que el producto alivie el dolor
Lamento escuchar eso :-( También tenemos una gran lista de reproducción de videos para ayudar a las personas con ciática si está interesado. Aquí hay un enlace:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
this gives me relief but im pretty sure i’m going to need a THIRD surgery
Oh no Christopher! We hope you can solve the root problem so you can avoid having so many surgeries!!!
In case you need it, here's the playlist of all our sciatica videos:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
Amozon has acupressure points and reflexology maps these are without needles. Don't need needles or Doctors, but have to use brace a lot. I believe a acupuncture Doctor can heal you or procedure will last longer with them.
I know these things work. I have one for my elbow and it's button is a pocket of air.
I saw a brace like this on TV. My sciatica was hurting so I tied elbow brace on with an ace bandage . I guess I tied it to tight , my burser sac swelled up . Here I am now looking for pressure point relief for that and or exercise to drain🙄🤕
Best Doctors , I think is when east meets west and work together👍.
I've had chronic "acute" pain in both sciatica for almost 20 years, I tried acupuncture while I was working in LA, it helped but it didn't last long, as soon as I twisted or jarred my back the wrong way and the pain would be back just as severe as before, but the few hours of relief were worth the price a couple of times a week.
@@floydholder597 I'm sorry 😞 for those sciatic nerves causing you such pain. Sciatic pain well over 30 + years more off than on. if i can keep a button , maybe its the magnet of the button in the position it actuality stops hurting this i just found 3 weeks ago😌! Bursitis in my knee is being difficult and will not ease up! I got a brace for knee and slipped a magnet ( magnetic back cushion fell apart so I collected the magnetics) on the pressure point in back and just below my knee, under knee brace, it actually takes my sciatic pain away. Although my knee hurts if I do anything for any length of time.
If I were you I'd place a dome shaped disk in the spot I told you in back of both knees. I'm having trouble keeping pressure point activated or maybe it's more disingagauged, I'm thinking light to medium compression shelves would be better than a brace that cover bellow knee where I put magnet ( the first time i tried i used my elbow brace (( has an air pillow )) magnet was just convenient . I'm thinking a button would work, just need to be gentle pressure , that's what I did wrong and hurt my bruser sack, figured sciatica is a big pain must need firm pressure, I was WRONG!
Thanks for your reply I forgot I was looking for a pressure point to releave knee pain. That's how much knee pain is😱
And see i mentality try not to claim the pain as mine.
keep looking, don't give up , mostly pray, I don't know the mind of God and I can't figure out what good this pain is for. But God , maybe this , caring for you.
@@christinebean7932
So far, I've been blessed enough not to have much arthritis, my dad had bursitis in one shoulder and one knee if I remember correctly, I mostly just remember I don't want it from what bits I do remember of his pain levels with it.
My massage therapist just gave me a pair of these "cuffs" a few days ago and I've only had the opportunity to use them a couple of times so far.
At this point they seem to be helping, I can actually stay up on my feet for more than 5 minutes before having to sit down and recline to take the pressure off the nerves.
If there is a negative side affect, it appears that whatever pain is alleviated comes back next day as even more stiffness and pain in the muscles affected, but like I said, I've only used them twice, and in full disclosure, I did wear them longer than what he recommended in this video.
@@floydholder597 glad you got those cuffs . I always have to try to rig things on my own before I actually buy something . Like do I really need to buy something else, how did they come up with this do I already have items to do this. I was a single mom so money was tight.
I found another pressure point that's helping my knee. The knee brace makes my knee worse. What I'm doing now is taping domed buttons over pressure points and wearing compression knee socks . It is working 💪, for the most part. Took socks off to sleep and knee woke me up , I had left buttons in place so I just manipulated button and it stopped hurting and was able to go back to sleep. I actually manipulated both as their perfect spots for my hand grip. Actually once I learn where these points are I won't need the buttons unless my finger nails don't allow me to find the points.
These cuffs and what I'm doing is reflexology.
I know what you mean about after use it cause the surrounding muscle to be sore. I wonder if that is from the pressure point being stimulated and waking up muscles seldom used? Hope that's a good thing. 😉👍
Merry Christmas, have a blessed season 🙏 ❤ ✨
@@christinebean7932
We've got some of the same habits, I don't normally buy something just from TV, or internet ads, unless I know someone that I trust implicitly on these issues, or like you have discovered through trial and error, methods or "tools" that work for MY body.
Those things that work for me, may or may not work for everyone else or to varying degrees and vice versa when it comes to what works for others, but maybe not me.
I bought the product the velcro is in the wrong place I cannot get it tight in 10 minutes it is at my ankle . Customer service is terrible with no solution, one size does not fit all 😢
That is so true
It didn’t work for me. I’ve tried to move it in several different positions and it still work!
Hi Ed, Thank you for sharing your experience with this brace. It definitely isn't for everyone but we've had many people benefit from them as well. We hope that your sciatica pain has subsided and you are feeling better. We very much appreciate your feedback. Please take care! 🙌
Yes its work, I can walk now.
That's great to hear!! 😁
Was it difficult to get the positioning right?
My sciatica or whatever you call it tingles into my foot. I doubt this would help. Plus cutting off blod doesn’t seem good. No surgeons will help me. I don’t think they know exactly what nerve is pinched and don’t want to take a guess 😂😢. 36 years old living in hell. Only ice and stretching works sometimes.
Thanks for the review
Hi Keloci, We are so sorry to see that you've been struggling with sciatica. 🥺We can only imagine the frustrations you've been faced with due to it. The brace is just an option and we have seen it help people. It wouldn't really cut off blood flow unless it's put on exceptionally tight. It may or may not work for you as everyone's body composition is different. In case you are interested we have a playlist for sciatica you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We hope that you sciatica issues subside soon. Stay Healthy, Active and Mobile! 🧡
How would this work.
It works!
"I don't have sciatica right now unfortunately". 😂😂 Sorry, thanks for the nice review.
Thanks for making this video.👍🏼 hook em
Hey Steven, It's our pleasure! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🌟
I still can't put this on right
You and me
Can this be caused by pregnancy?
Is there a reason they put barely any loop / hook for the Velcro to attach to. This is too short to stay on the leg securely . lol wtf
blood thru veins means pain this thing belt whatever you call it presses up against the veins stopping blood flow which can lead a back surge return of blood back to the heart giving you a heart attack it has not happen yet but it will and will be found too .
how can you review a product and you have no sciatica pain???? i'm looking for someone who is actually experience sciatica pain and has purchased this and leave their honest review!
We got it me and my girlfriend let you know in 2 hours
Can u sleep with it?
So the real question is ? Does it freakin work ??
This is wrap sure does stop the pain.
Your reviewing a saddle with out a horse man
Hey Shane, how does the master horse trainer know how to train horses without being a horse? How does that trainer know what the horse likes and doesn't like?
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy all I'm saying is a guys that is familiar with pain such as me have trouble with some one reviewing vicoden with out pain. Seems unfruitful no?
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy also I'm a fan .
Trust me, this does not work.I am doing a therapy with my sciatic.Nerve and it's wonderfully working.This strap does not work.Hear me does not work
Wish they made socks for this
Hey @lons5472 that's a great idea!!! 🧦
BULL SHE/IT
Mine keeps sliding off my knee
Hi Debbie, every brace we have ever tried slides off. We know it's frustrating but it can still be helpful.
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you
I have sciatic nerve pain and this is garbage, save your money because this does nothing at all for actual pain.
Hey @bugsfrickingbunny, it sounds like it didn't work out for you :-(
Some people do benefit from it. It's only temporary relief though...but that's worth it sometimes. Especially if it keeps you from relying on pain medication.
Learn more about how to address the root problems of sciatica here:
"Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I use a tens unit to get some form of relief and I do not take pain medications. I can see how this would work if you had mild discomfort but for real pain, I wouldn't recommend it and yes I have tried it myself.
I have sciatic pain and this works great.
@@moondog3056 I am glad you got some relief
Right