Sciatica In Seniors: How to Get Relief (& Mistakes to Avoid)
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals his step-by-step programme for getting relief from sciatica and why the plan differs to younger individuals.
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I am 79 and have been very active all my life so when I herniated the L5/S1 last October and could hardly walk as the Sciatic nerve caused me to loose power in the main muscles and also tingling in my shins but no typical sciatic pain in my buttocks. I had a CT scan and my MD basically said that I was worn out and prescribed an NCAID which really didn't have any affect. Like everyone I look at lots of videos but didn't seriously try any of the exercises until I saw this one - couldn't believe it as doing these religiously morning and night after two days I could actually walk up the stairs properly and get back to normal walking - I am now waiting on the delivery of your book and will read with interest.
Good for you!! 79 is still young.
GOD IS GOOD, DON'T GIVE UP ON JESUS PLEASE 🙏🏽
Thank you!❤
nice..
Thank you.
I had surgery on L4 and L5 with a metal piece that is loose bad pain all the time . These exercises really helped me I'm 59 and greatful ❤
You are a gift to everyone. This video particularly for over 70 is fantastic. I will begin these today. Thank you so much !
Thank you so much for your kind words, I hope the tips prove beneficial for you!
Just found your video. I am 73 years old and was still doing an active job. Six weeks ago, my lower back turned, with no warning, into absolute agony. I am waiting for an MRI scan. I cannot lie on, nor get up from a bed at the moment and sleep in a chair, but I will certainly try your seated exercise. Thank you for catering for us older folks, sometimes we all we need all the help we can get.
I'm so sorry to hear about your injury and the pain it caused you, I hope you get answers to what caused it following your scan - I hope my videos can offer support for your recovery journey!
Will is a GENIUS ! Dozens and dozens of other Internet Doctors have done nothing for my issues. Will has hit the nail right on the head for everything.
Need help desperate!!
These exercises are right on target. They have made a difference already. Your presentations are always excellent. Thank you.
That's great to hear - always happy to help!
These exercises make sense and the explanations are clear and understandable, thank goodness for some expert advice.
These exercises really work. I had been suffering terribly for about 3 months then I persevered with Wills exercises. After about a week I started to notice an improvement and I can now say, about a month later, the I've totally recovered. Will you're a star I never thought I would ever be back to normal. Thank you so much. Barry🤩
Thank you. Most practitioners do not address specifics for seniors. I'm 80. This is most helpful
So pleased my channel is able to offer some help!
Finally someone that explains my condition spot on. I am a senior and after seeing your video I am going to start those exercises today ...thank you thank you!!!
Me too!
Everything you are saying about the different methods depending on age makes perfect sense! I am 73 and dealing with sciatic for the first time soI thrilled to have found you! I will definitely purchase your book!
What a relief. Positive actions, that at 80 I can do, and explained in a way that I can understand. Comprehensive and effective without costly equipment. Thank you.
I am 74..chiropractor says My problem is a hamstring..his therapy and exercises did not help..I actually was unable to do them, and hurt worse...so I am researching..I found a spot the is sore to touch were sciatica seems to be close and the pain does go down my leg at times. I am going g to treat this as sciatica issue, although I have NO back pain. He wanted me to go to an orthopedic surgeon next. The very day i was to go my husband be ame very ill...so he came first..discovered he has a UTI. God works in mysterious ways, so needs g to be home, I started to look for easier exercises to help me, and found you. I was taking motion for pain relief as of yesterday. I did not need any before bedtime, nor this morning after starting to take your advise. ..I hope it continues to feel better each day. Thank you for your thorough explanation of everything. It is a good day. Thanking the Lord for you. Have a blessed Resurrection Day! Christine
I'm so sorry to hear about the problems you have been experiencing and I'm sorry to hear about your husband's problems, I hope he is feeling better now - I'm very pleased my video has been able to offer you some relief and I hope this continues to aid your recovery! Wishing you all the best :)
If you need NEURO surgery, why not see a NEUROsurgeon, not orthopedic. Orthopedic is for hips and knees.
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Thank you for that information
Thank you Will! Perfect answer to what is going on! I'm nearly 70 and had an injury caused by excessive gardening patio laying etc. I have to sit down regularly and squat forward to ease aching pain! That's exactly what you described as spinal stenosis and degenerative disc.
I'm sorry to hear about the pain you're experiencing - I'm pleased my video was able to offer some insight into what you're dealing with!
I am 63 and I did with you. With stenosis if the soin, I already feel better! Awesome! 😊👏 Thank you! 🙏
So pleased to hear you found it helpful!
I gentle did these exercised this morning and surprising gave me 2 pain free hours doing some yard work exhausted and hurting again I stopped. I will do these exercises again for the second time late this aftermoon.. Thank you so much!
So pleased they were able to offer some welcome relief!
Thank you for making a video for Seniors with Sciatica. I have been suffering with it for 4 months and last night was horrible. Again, thank you
I feel your pain. Same for me.
You're very welcome! Wishing you all the best
Same here and nighttime is the worst, wake up every night with pain ☹️
You are the best on RUclips hands down. A real pro!
My problem is when I’m sat down and the pain in my left glut and down my leg resonates dramatically. I’m 74, I love walking ❤❤
Just ordered your book and very excited to read it! Despite exercising and being thin my entire life, I have had 4 back surgeries and now osteoporosis. I have been pain free since my last fusion 4 years, then did something stupid at the gym and now have sciatica again. Your exercises have given me relief, and I’m hopeful this will clear up on its own. Thank you!
Thank you for purchasing my book, I hope you find it full of interesting and helpful information! I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering from sciatica, though I'm pleased my video was able to offer some relief - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery :)
IAm 83 and recently have my first experience with Sciatica. Thank you for age specific exercises that help relieve my pain
I'm sorry to hear you've been experiencing sciatica - I hope my videos can offer some helpful support!
I am eighty-five and have sciatica, what pain. I am going to start these exercises straight away because it is driving me mad!
Your sciatica floss technique video was very helpful when I was diagnosed with a bulging disc. I also added to my routine some of the exercises you advise in some of your videos regarding my injury.At that time I did not know who to turn to. Your exercises have made a huge difference,six months later and I have stopped taking my medication. I still got some tingling sensation but no pain anymore. I still do your exercises daily and visit my physiotherapist once a week. Thank you, Will!
That's fantastic to hear - keep up the great work!
I'm 76 and been suffering with sciatica for about 2 months after moving bags of compost from the car to the shed. I'll definitely be trying some of your exercises to try and relieve the pain. Great explanation and I hope they work.
I'm sorry to hear you've been suffering with sciatica recently - I hope they prove beneficial for you!
@@HT-Physio Will. I started doing theses exercises last week and within a few days there was a noticeable improvement. I didn't want to count my chickens too soon but this week I'm almost back to normal with just the odd twinge now and again. I shall continue to do the exercises to keep the pain at bay. Will you're a star, I can't thank you enough. Barry
Svaka ti cast za vezbe i sto imas toliko ljuba i za sva nas koji bolujemo❤ h ala ti do neba❤
Well I believe I've found an angel😇.. Thank you at last some one giving easy gentle exercises for us oldies... This has helped so much.. 👍❤️
I’m a skilled Nursing provider. Love your page. I’m such a fan. Thank you! From me and my clients!
Thank you so much for your support!
I have my sciatica for About 2 months nothing seems to work please help
Thank you for this video! I'm 75 and was diagnosed with degenerative disk decease and spinal stenosis when I was relatively young due to being a heavy smoker. I no longer smoke but of course these conditions will only get worse as I age. Your "exercises" were very close to what my last PT prescribed except that she stressed strengthening my abs, which of course irritated everything. I will definitely be doing what you suggested to relieve my chronic back pain.
I'm a very recent, over-fifty subscriber to your channel, and am so glad that I found it. I watched this video on sciatica relief for the first time about five (5) days ago, and immediately started doing the first exercise discussed (holding the knees together, then tilting them to each side). My sciatica isn't overly severe, but it did bother me occasionally when I walked...until I started doing your first exercise, that is. Since watching this video, my sciatica hasn't bothered me once, so I'm now going to add the rest of the exercises detailed herein. Thank you for these outstanding videos, Will; from my point of view, you're a true life-saver! Sincere appreciation coming your way from Phoenix, Arizona.
That is fantastic to hear I'm so pleased my video was able to offer such substantial and rapid relief for you - I hope my videos continue to offer support to prevent you from suffering with your sciatica - wishing you all the very best :)
Thankyou Will, for your advice, exercises, for us oldies.
Thank you Will. I have been doing your exercises and they work. My sciatica pain is improving . Thank you again.
That is fantastic to hear, keep up the excellent work!
I am so excited to find you. I have been struggling with all the options for this and all so far have made my sciatica worse. Tried your exercises/stretches and things are feeling so much better and much less pain. Thank you. I ordered your book!!!
Excellent descriptions of all degrees of sciatica, pertaining specifically to aging seniors. Thank you for the precise, all in one short video. No need to search multiple sites, endlessly, trying to create your playlist!
Terrific amd clear demonstration!
Thank you & thank you for describing why older folks need a different approach, thx! 💛
I'm 66 I'm suffering also sciatica thanks for your sharing this exercise
AT FIRST GLANSE I THOUGH "A YOUNGER GUY TELLING US OLDER SENIORS HOW TO DO IT"-HMMN
\THEN , I DID THESE I DID THESE WITH WILL , AND WOW!!!!!
IT REALLY RELIEVES MY CONDITION SUPERBLY!!!!!
THANK YOU IMMENSELY . PWW
So pleased my video was helpful!
GOD BLESS YOU DR
You are a lifesaver, thank you. My pain has improved greatly and I have only done the exercises twice so far today. I am so glad I found you had a video on sciatica and especially for we septuagenarians.
That is fantastic to hear, I'm so pleased to hear your pain has eased! Wishing you all the best :)
Wow! I can’t believe the difference these gentle exercises make in lessening pain and stiffness from my sciatica. I do them before getting out of bed each morning, and again later in the afternoon. I’m 71 and I am so encouraged by the improvement in the way I feel. So thankful to have found you, Will! God bless you! 😊
Thank you so much , Mr Will Harlow, indeed is a Great exercise for those in the 70s suffering from sciatica problems.
I followed your exercises as I watched your video.
And feeling relief at the lumbar , glute and back area.
God bless you !
That's great to hear, I'm so pleased you found it helpful!
I'm sure sciatic nerve pinching can happen in different locations (lower back, butt/upper thigh) and for many reasons (muscle, disc, cartilage), but when I had bad pain upper thigh/butt on one side after a pretty bad fall, this one backward bending while lying on my tummy gave me great relief quickly that lasted through the day - I do it in the morning on an empty stomach (it's easier because I feel lighter and can do it unhindered by the mass in the stomach!) Here it is -
1. Lie down flat on your tummy.
2. Bend your legs at the knees with flat side of feet pointing up.
3. Lift up your front portion at your shoulders reaching for your feet/ankles with your hands.
4. Grab your feet/ankles with your hands - lifting up legs all the way up at the pelvis makes it easier to catch on to your feet.
Ideally, you'll be backward seesawing, tummy being the pivot. Hold the position as long as you can (less than a minute, I reckon) This might not be for everybody and need to use caution and improve on it gradually (this disclaimer is redundant because it is auto-imposing - if it's not for you, you wouldn't be able to do it and certainly can't perfect it quickly unless you're a gymnast). Now that was too long; hope it helps someone that had the patience to read it through.
I am a 70 year old male health professional, with recently acquired sciatica pain due to bicycle accident. Your video helped me sleep after I tried many PT options designed for younger folks . Those other techniques failed but your description of PT techniques was a life safer ! Thanks
Theses really felt good!!! I'm 67 have horrible sciatica and fibromyalgia. Thank you so much!! Deb
So pleased my video was able to help! Wishing you all the best Deb :)
I am so grateful I've just discovered you. I don't fall under the "70's" but I'm 62 anf have been struggling with sciatica for atleast 2 years as a result my muscles in that leg are fading away quickly now. All the exercises I've found and tried hurt for days. I watched this video and did the exercises immediately. After 60 we're still young, we just need the right help and advise. Very very grateful,be blessed. Thank you from South Africa.
Will, where can I begin to THANK YOU for literally giving me my life back, 9 weeks excruciating pain, not been to bed or left the house in all that time, most times couldn’t get to the toilet to pass water, iv had to use a beaker, after 10 days of your exercises, I’m back in bed and going out again, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! Your the BEST! Top Guy!
That is so wonderful to hear, I'm so pleased my video was able to offer such remarkable relief for you, I'm just sorry it didn't come sooner for you! I'm wishing you all the very best and you know where my channel is should you need it again!
@@HT-Physio I’m a fan for evermore Will, I’ve subscribed and told practically everyone on the planet about you, i only wished i could buy you a pint, there’s just not enough words to thank you, I was starting to lose hope, your one of earths angels Will, i think you can tell how absolutely grateful i am! Sending you the best of wishes from Castle Bromwich, Birmingham!
Thanks for tips I try to do them every day and it help
I was in a lot of pain and you helped me so much!
Looking forward to doing these exercises. They make so much sense to me. I'm 70 and had L4-5 laminectomy when I was 25 and managed to keep things going fairly well until now. Can't wait to see the results.
I hope you find the exercises beneficial!
I love the simplicity of these exercise. They’re very doable, as we all tend not to exercise regularly when they are complicated!
So pleased my advice is practical, that's the most important thing!
I enjoyed your video and some of the exercise you showed I have in my chair yoga so now I know how to make my sciatica a lot better. Thank you.
Thank you Will. My sciatica has been bugging me again . I will try your exercises .. thank you again. I am watching from Singapore.
I’m 65 first time sciatica. Severe pain. Not going to the bone cruncher. I watched a video on that, and there is no way anybody’s gonna crack my back.
This is very valuable information. I am 73 and had been doing some of the wrong exercises for my degenerative disks. Thank you for clearing this up.
I'm 83 and in a lot of pain along my right side. Can't see my doctor until next Wednesday to determine my condition. The Seated Flexion seems like a good way to start to relieve me of the intense pain I'm in. I will start it today. Thank you, Richard
I hope these exercises are helping you. My mom is 86 and in a lot of pain. I’m going to start her on the first two movements until we go see her doctor
thank you 72 this year and still working in a camp and one step getting into the cleaning cupboard is challenging a bit better boy the pain is something else and I am very active and I like being active but not with this, will do your exercises when i can the chair one is really great
So sorry to hear about the pain you're experiencing - I hope my videos and exercises can offer some support for you in this time!
Thank you for this video and focusing on those of us who've been around for a bit!
Always happy to help!
I've just found your tube videos and so grateful for your knowledge and understanding ,,I'm over 70 and recently been diagnosed with arthritis in the lower back in L2L3L4 until now I've not found a suitable exercise to fix my sciatica and I've watch nearly all and tried a lot which only made my pain worse ,, finally I'm sure I will get some relief because I knew what I was doing ws causing more pain ,,I'm only watching your videos now ,, cheers from australia 🇦🇺 I
Excellent, I'm 68 , thank you kindly for a refresher on these exercises. I do suffer with both degenerative disc diseases and sciatica. Yesterday my sciatica flared up.
Thank you - very easy to follow and I will be doing these every day.
So pleased you find them practical - wishing you all the best!
I watched your video for sciatica, since to me it is much more better to do the exercise you show on your video easy n comfortable to do specially on my age , thank you so much, God bless you
Thank you it might work in my pain as I have spinal stenosis which
bother me for quite sometime now. I'll do my exercises you showed in your video.
Well done Will. You're always coming up with some great content. I love how you provide context to the problem from a physiological point before diving in to the movements/exercises. Makes more sense this way. I bought and read your book 👌
Thank you so much for your support - I'm really glad my format works for you too! Have a great day
I will try these. I’ve tried the other ones and I hurt worse. Thank you.
Thanks for this video and the explanations.. I am over 70 and have bouts of Sciatica. I know a couple of exercises I have used for years but so glad to see new ones. I will be doing the ones you showed in this video.
I hope they prove helpful for you in times of need!
I’m really enjoying your videos and finding them very helpful. They are also serving as confirmation that my physio is having me do the right things.
New to your videos. Appreciate the gentle movements to relieve the stiffness in lower back. Will do this 3x daily in hope to gain prolo ged relief. 75yo 1st time flareup
Thanks Will. Left for awhile and a break from small screens. It has Will.
Very nice for siotica patients Thanks a lot.👌👍
Thanks Will.....I am 73 and I truly believe these exercises better than others.....thank you.
Very happy to help!
I found you this morning I have been awake all night with pain I found it hard to walk on my left leg. I am assuming that I have sciatica. After your excersise advice I now have less pain so thank you.
I'm sorry to hear about your pain, but I'm pleased my video was able to offer some relief - wishing you all the best :)
mine is on the right Gluck..
This is Gammy Faye on Papa Al’s iPad, I should buy one
February 14 is when it hit me doubled over with pain and I knew where it was coming from and it went all the way to my foot left side. Went to ortho doctors and of course he prescribed a steroid which took me four days to get another story. Plus x-rays and come back in two weeks. I was really not heavy at this moment. I don’t know if the steroids did anything. I took some over-the-counter things but over the next going on three months I have found at night I go to bed with either a bag of rice heated in the microwave, comfy and it’s like a sedative. After a while, I started using a mushy ice that wasn’t really frozen another sedative of sorts. It was sciatica. I have no doubt. Then I had a return of the planter fasciitis. Too long too many doctors. I have done these sessions before and I’m going to my husband‘s pool table and start again. Thank you for reminding me. It’s just pretty simple. I do have less pain I am improving. I have been walking up to 2 miles on a gym floor padded until Valentine’s Day today I went and walked about seven laps just to get back into it.
Thank you for this helpful video for seniors
Glad it was helpful!
Thankyou for this video on Sciatica I suffer with it I shall start doing the excercises i do have problems with my lower back .
Wishing you all the best!
Thank you so much for sharing. We appreciate
Very happy to help!
My favorite video, I watch over and over and over again. It truly addresses all of the most common age related sciatica target points. I have advanced osteoporosis with kyphosis and both seem to worsen each passing day! I walk at about an 8-10 degree lean to the right and have lost 3 1/2 inches in height. I would love to see a video specific to this combo. 4' 9" and desending!!
Thanks God I found this video. I have osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, right knee arthritis and sciatica in the left .I will do these exercises because they are simple and doable. And I hope to improve my conditions. Thank you Will
Will, thank you for the helpful information. What can be done to cure or fix piriformis pain? I can't sit more than 30 minutes in my car without having to stand up. Used to be able to drive hours. Thank you very much
I started this two days ago, the improvement is wonderful. I feel like there is now hope.
Im 69 and been suffering for 5yrs, ive had spinal injections several times, not pleasant
Have started your exercises and im not screaming in pain , bonus
Let tou know how i go folks 😊
Thank you so much! Very helpful exercises for my butt pain
Great to hear it!
Thank you so much for your excellent and informative video! Although I am only 63, I suffer from osteoarthritis and degeneration of my spine. These exercises really helped relieve my sciatic pain. Much appreciated! :)
Lumbar traction is very helpful for lower back problems.
Thank you, I’m s senior, 73 and suffer from sciatica in my right leg. Hope to see some relief from these exercises. I will do them a few times a day.
I'm sorry to hear you're experiencing sciatica, I hope the exercises can offer you some welcome relief!
Thank you, I'm going to start your exercises today. I'm in constant pain and 65 years old.
I'm sorry to hear you're in pain, I hope my suggestions can help!
Yes I have started these exercises today so hopefully by the weekend I will feel better
Thank you will
I’m 68, but I’m going to try these anyway!
Two days of doing them & I’m already in less pain.
I've tried every exercise you have suggested for my condition ,my lower back pain has improved by 60 percent I'm so grateful to you will ,,,, I've been everywhere in my home town , and your exercises are the only thing that has great improvement for me ,, thank you ,, from austrailia
Thanks. Will try these exercises now.
Update: just tried the exercises on my bed before getting off the bed after sleeping for a while. I felt much less pain than i usually feel when i get off my bed in 2 weeks !!!
I am truly amazed.
Will continue to do them each day and hope the pain stays away.
Note -that my sciatia flared up about 2 weeks ago and it was now going down so the pain was still there but not as bad as 2 weeks ago.
So i am happy with these exercises so far- first exercises that works for me.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH❤
59 years old
Nice Video... But what about seniors past 50s or in their 60s before we are 70, what exercises can we do? Will you do a video for us?
He uploaded several videos regarding that,just check the channel. His videos are fantastic!
You are an Angel in disguise, I started your sitting exercise yesterday the pain is much better today, I have only tried the sitting exercise so far but will try the lying down ones morning and night when in bed as well, I can't thank you enough and BTW I am 71, sending you a big hug
I'm so pleased to hear you've noticed such a drastic improvement, that's brilliant! Keep up the great work and I hope you continue to reap the rewards of your efforts 😃
I am 81 and will definitely try these exercises 😊
I have kidney stones and now sicatica pain is crazy at 67 never felt sick in all my life
These are my pilates exercises for my sciatica taught to me over twenty years ago at a treatment centre.
If I feel my back going into spasm I start these exercises daily and get rid of the issue.
I wish I could be bothered to do them regularly.
Thank you I have been suffering for a month and am now getting some relief!
I'm sorry to hear you've been suffering, but so pleased my video was able to offer some relief!
Thank you dear.
Very useful.
Will, can you warn folks with osteoporosis that they should avoid flexion if you agree.
80. I have osteoporosis. I didn’t know to avoid doing any certain exercises. I don’t know what flexion is & which of his exercises to avoid.
Thank you these exercises are simple that I can do hopefully they work ❤😊
I am almost 70 and Dr prescribed prednisone for my sciatica. The drug has bothered me in the past and so instead am opting to do the exercises you demonstrated. Will let you know how it goes.
I am 61 i have siatica at this time, thank for this video.
I am a retired MD and lifelong weightlifterr..love your videos. thanks so much.
Most appreciated, had blocked nerve, sciatic Feb24. Could not walk hVe had MS for bout 48yrs I am78yrs operation success! Now left side (MS) side more obvious. Always weaker. Side, now has Sciatica pain! from gluteus down back of leg, to calf pain to
Ankle& foot... If you are able to comment on this for these exercises. Ost appreciated.