MY DAUGHTER HAD IT SINCE 23 YEARS OLD AND STILL NO DOCTOR MADE HER BETTER BUT GIVING HER PAIN KILER AND THIS VIDEO GAVE AN EYE OPENING CLUE . THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ❤
same im 27 ive been having sciatica for 2months not been with 2 doctors both just give me pain killers the pain isnt worst as from the first week But theres still pain and i dont know if im getting better or not
Great video, there are a lot of conflicting ideas about sciatica on the internet that you must take with a grain of salt. My experience with sciatica has been trial and error, I suffer from an L5 disc herniation that has recurred multiple times over the years. For me, stretching or walking too much at the outset of a flareup is not a good idea. Your body needs time to quell the inflammation for a few days before jumping right into exercise routine, (how many days depends on you), not to say you should stay in bed, by all means stay mobile but do not push yourself through the pain, thinking that it will be beneficial...it will only exacerbate the problem, listen to your body. There lies the problem with a lotta of the advise on the internet (CZcams) etc... Many people want a "quick fix" and take the advise on here at face value... there is no "quick fix"!! there are a many contradictory points of view, when it comes to dealing with sciatica, and unfortunately many of them either give misinformation or fail to take into account the rest period required at the outset of a flare up. Exercise, walking etc.. needs to be implemented slowly as the person recovers, not jumped right into, the minute sciatica appears, everyone recovers at a different rate. I too made this mistake in the past and was in a world of pain afterwards.
Watched several of your videos. And suffered from sciatica, however have followed your tips and they are working. Think it may affect different folks in different ways. I think your golden rule really works. There are lots of videos that are not good for everyone.
Problem is, I have some stenosis but also worsened sciatic and Femoral nerve pain, worsened from falling down the stairs! So, although cobra might be recommended for sciatica, it isn't good for stenosis. Difficult finding the right exercises as an individual with specific nuances.
I had sciatica. I had back twinges for a couple of weeks, just took paracetamol to help kill the pain. Then one day at work the pain down my leg into my foot was excruciating. I only just made driving home. Lots of swearing, poor husband was on the receiving end. Reading on line, ha ha, I thought this is never going away. BUT. I saw that exercising the glutes helped. After being out of work for ages and sitting a lot, this made sense. So I started making my bum muscles work and I'm pleased to say, I'm going back to work next week. I am 63 by the way.
Your videos I find most helpful. Thank you. Unsolicited advice ... call these myths instead of lies. For a myth to be called a lie you need to know the motive, which is often impossible to know for sure..
Awesome explanations. I was convinced to take MRI by a chiropractor, for back pain and showing to him and others, they all seems so shocked. Some just want you to overstress on it, so you buy expensive plans on decompression machines.
I had Sciatica (diagnosed stenosis)that started 7 years ago and was increasing getting worse. I tried so many alternative therapies. I even did a a steroid shot because I was desperate…it worked for a week, then the Sciatica was back. A year ago I decided to do intermittent fasting for a different reason, within a week I noticed my sciatic started to feel better… I don’t know how and I hadn’t done anything else different. It’s been a year and I’ve been free of it. Until I went somewhere that I had to stand for 4 hours in one spot. Now it’s back and it’s been over a month and I’m doing what I did before (IF) but it’s not working now. I’ve been listening to you and I so agree on what you’re saying about the exercises that aren’t good as for Sciatica. I was given those types of exercises by”experts” that you say make it worse and it did. It’s so good to hear you say not to do them because sometimes I thought, maybe I need to just fight through the pain. I’m hopeful if I follow and do the exercises that you suggest it will eventually go away again…it has before. Thanks.
hi Will my name is Andrew ive been following your videos on youtube and have subscribed to your channel Videos have been most helpful Ive also purchased your book im finding it most informative Many Thanks
i am 35, suffering from sciatica pain since last dec. first 3 months my orthopaedic doc gave muscle relaxant and pain killers, the pain came back after medicine was over. I asked whether i should go to physio he said no. I did MRI march end, found out it is due to disc buldge. I decided to change doctor. The new doctor put me on MECOBALAMIN and advised to do swmming and core exercises. the pain has not gone and is worsening. He recently put me on vitamin e, steroids, multivitamin. he also advised physio not needed. i am confused. why is everyone advising against physiotherapy and should i continue this or change my doc again. more than anything sciatica is depressing!
@@nirvanahllsblls6513 I am better but a lot happened. I got worse last week. More than the pain the anxiety was too much and my doctor kept saying my nerve will damage. Finally went to a physio who was not good. Then I went to an naturopathy doctor who did some adjustment in spine and immediately i felt huge relief. But this doctor was after a strong reco. My take on this pain is many many people suffer from this and very less physios and doctor understand the real things. Dont just go to any doctor. Ask for references and definitely you will find a doctor who knows this stuff. The problem is easy and can be solved easy by a good doc. and a bad doc will make it worse.
@@kedawat08 I had the same issue at first. What I learned is that it is VERY important to go to the RiGHT physical therapist ASAP. Try to find one who is Certified in the Mackenzie protocol
Another very informative video and reassuring as patients can get stressed when hear phrases like bulging discs!I agree with other comment that lies maybe not the right word.Perhaps misconceptions would be more appropriate?
Sciatic extreme pain when walking 4 months. L4 , L5 herniated. 2 streroid injections. Doing physical therapy. What do you recommend . ? Can’t walk more than 10 paces without collapsing in pain. I’m so depressed and work is a nightmare. Please and thank you.
I got sciatica years ago by doing cobra under care of a PT. I still have it and it is getting worse. I had some back pain caused by overweight. It seemed like muscle pain. They gave me 10 exercises, the sciatica started. I stopped and did one exercise per day. When I got to the cobra, the numbness happened. Doctors and PTs do not believe me.
PT‘s are not medical doctors. There is so many PT’s with conflicting advice that it is a hit and miss proposition to know what to do. I have found that exercises like glue bridges help to strengthen the muscles relax the piriformis and generally make it easier to walk and relieve sciatic syndrome
Hi, the ortherpedic said theres no surgery just myofascial. Have lower back pain n pain down my leg n buttock for 3 months. Started as low back pain left side. Mri basically said l5s1 hypoplastic thats about it. Any ideas?
Dear Wills Thanks for all the great videos on Sciatica issue It has been very helpful. I am doing the exercises above 50+ and I found its easy to do Where are you or clinic located. I hope during my work travel I can visit your clinic
Please give your opinion on benefits of spine decompression clinics for bulging disc problems especially for people who are still suffering for over a year & many interventions tried.
This is from my own personal experience with sciatica caused from my L4-L5 herniated disc. Traction was the most relieving action for my symptoms. Basically traction is just stretching open your vertebrae and giving your discs more room to breath. This can be helpful for allowing bloodflow and healing to the area. However, it may not fix the problem, it did not for me. It made my symptoms better, but after 6 months of sciatica, I decided to get a discectomy to have the herniated part of the disc removed. I just don't think my body was ever going to removed that debris. I am now 3 weeks sciatica free and still healing. In short, I think traction is a valuable treatment tool, but it is not a guaranteed fix, just depends on how bad your bulge/herniation is. I should add, since you mentioned you have disc desiccation, not a herniation, that I would highly recommend drinking more water than usual. I have heard that when we are dehydrated, our body will leech water from our discs for other, more vital functions. Stay hydrated, and I could see traction as a useful tool for opening up those vertebrae, and allowing the discs to get bloodflow and rehydrate themselves.
Hi Dr u have a question I have history of sciatica sometimes go back and forth so someone recommended me to do rowing at gym so I m wondering if it’s good and right for me I checked in google and it say is total body workout and good for the back so please let’s me know Dr I appreciate at lots of Thank you for all your informative helpful videos 😊
For the last 3 weeks, I have experienced both scenarios regarding "rest is better than exercise" and vice versa. First I herniated, which I think was the L5-S1 disc. Worst back- and sciatica pain I have ever experienced. But a couple of days later I could already walk quite a long distances without that much trouble. I had more pain if I was sitting or lying down. But 11 days after the initial herniation, I ruptured the disc. And this pain was beyond anything I have ever felt in my whole life. I didn't think it could get any worse than the pain I got from the first herniation. But yes it it could. The only thing that kept from going to the ER the first three days was laying down on the floor. Everything else caused unbelievable pain. So yes. Sometimes rest is the only option you have. Now it's been 7 days since I ruptured the disc. And things are slowly getting better. Now I can atleast sit down when I am eating, and walk 800-1000m without terrible pain.
I need help! I have a severe pain in the back of my left leg, I can’t walk for more the 3 min and I can’t stand fully straight. What can I do. Please help thank you 🙏
If the Cobra is not recommended with sciatica (as stated I don't have much ability for back extension) , what about Sphinx or Locust ( which always feel good)?
Back pain slowly improving. Knee is a painful mess. Doing your recommended exercises. Did consider visiting a friendly witch doctor but Farnham seemed a better idea 😀
Sir I do not have back pain at all. There is no problem in walking and neither there is any problem in climbing stairs. But sir, I sit on a chair, So sir, I have pain in my legs especially in the calf.And sir, I don't have any problem in walking on toe and heel.
This is from my own personal experience with my L4-L5 being herniated. A bulging disc means that usually the outer layer of the disc has not ruptured yet, and does not have any holes formed. Think of a waterballoon full of jello. If you squeeze it, it will bulge on the opposite side as you displace the jello, if you keep squeezing it to the point that the outer rubber shell forms a hole, the jello will shoot out. (Herniate)
how about we test people WITH back pain and see if they have any deterioration instead of studying people with no pain. makes no sense. we should be finding out how many people with pain have issues. not the other way around. it hurts patients and makes no sense
Please give your opinion on benefits of spine decompression clinics for bulging disc problems especially for people who are still suffering for over a year & many interventions tried.
MY DAUGHTER HAD IT SINCE 23 YEARS OLD AND STILL NO DOCTOR MADE HER BETTER BUT GIVING HER PAIN KILER AND THIS VIDEO GAVE AN EYE OPENING CLUE . THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH ❤
same im 27 ive been having sciatica for 2months not been with 2 doctors both just give me pain killers
the pain isnt worst as from the first week
But theres still pain and i dont know if im getting better or not
Great video, there are a lot of conflicting ideas about sciatica on the internet that you must take with a grain of salt. My experience with sciatica has been trial and error, I suffer from an L5 disc herniation that has recurred multiple times over the years. For me, stretching or walking too much at the outset of a flareup is not a good idea. Your body needs time to quell the inflammation for a few days before jumping right into exercise routine, (how many days depends on you), not to say you should stay in bed, by all means stay mobile but do not push yourself through the pain, thinking that it will be beneficial...it will only exacerbate the problem, listen to your body. There lies the problem with a lotta of the advise on the internet (CZcams) etc... Many people want a "quick fix" and take the advise on here at face value... there is no "quick fix"!! there are a many contradictory points of view, when it comes to dealing with sciatica, and unfortunately many of them either give misinformation or fail to take into account the rest period required at the outset of a flare up. Exercise, walking etc.. needs to be implemented slowly as the person recovers, not jumped right into, the minute sciatica appears, everyone recovers at a different rate. I too made this mistake in the past and was in a world of pain afterwards.
Watched several of your videos. And suffered from sciatica, however have followed your tips and they are working. Think it may affect different folks in different ways. I think your golden rule really works. There are lots of videos that are not good for everyone.
Problem is, I have some stenosis but also worsened sciatic and Femoral nerve pain, worsened from falling down the stairs! So, although cobra might be recommended for sciatica, it isn't good for stenosis. Difficult finding the right exercises as an individual with specific nuances.
Me too!
I had sciatica. I had back twinges for a couple of weeks, just took paracetamol to help kill the pain. Then one day at work the pain down my leg into my foot was excruciating. I only just made driving home. Lots of swearing, poor husband was on the receiving end.
Reading on line, ha ha, I thought this is never going away. BUT.
I saw that exercising the glutes helped. After being out of work for ages and sitting a lot, this made sense. So I started making my bum muscles work and I'm pleased to say, I'm going back to work next week. I am 63 by the way.
Your videos I find most helpful. Thank you. Unsolicited advice ... call these myths instead of lies. For a myth to be called a lie you need to know the motive, which is often impossible to know for sure..
Awesome explanations. I was convinced to take MRI by a chiropractor, for back pain and showing to him and others, they all seems so shocked. Some just want you to overstress on it, so you buy expensive plans on decompression machines.
How are you now?? Hope you're doing well ❤️🩹
I had Sciatica (diagnosed stenosis)that started 7 years ago and was increasing getting worse. I tried so many alternative therapies. I even did a a steroid shot because I was desperate…it worked for a week, then the Sciatica was back. A year ago I decided to do intermittent fasting for a different reason, within a week I noticed my sciatic started to feel better… I don’t know how and I hadn’t done anything else different. It’s been a year and I’ve been free of it. Until I went somewhere that I had to stand for 4 hours in one spot. Now it’s back and it’s been over a month and I’m doing what I did before (IF) but it’s not working now. I’ve been listening to you and I so agree on what you’re saying about the exercises that aren’t good as for Sciatica. I was given those types of exercises by”experts” that you say make it worse and it did. It’s so good to hear you say not to do them because sometimes I thought, maybe I need to just fight through the pain. I’m hopeful if I follow and do the exercises that you suggest it will eventually go away again…it has before. Thanks.
hi Will my name is Andrew ive been following your videos on youtube and have subscribed to your channel Videos have been most helpful Ive also purchased your book im finding it most informative Many Thanks
i am 35, suffering from sciatica pain since last dec. first 3 months my orthopaedic doc gave muscle relaxant and pain killers, the pain came back after medicine was over. I asked whether i should go to physio he said no. I did MRI march end, found out it is due to disc buldge. I decided to change doctor. The new doctor put me on MECOBALAMIN and advised to do swmming and core exercises. the pain has not gone and is worsening. He recently put me on vitamin e, steroids, multivitamin. he also advised physio not needed. i am confused. why is everyone advising against physiotherapy and should i continue this or change my doc again. more than anything sciatica is depressing!
How are u now? Its been 3 weeks with me seen 2 doctors already both just give me pain reliever and muscle relaxant 😔
@@nirvanahllsblls6513 I am better but a lot happened. I got worse last week. More than the pain the anxiety was too much and my doctor kept saying my nerve will damage. Finally went to a physio who was not good. Then I went to an naturopathy doctor who did some adjustment in spine and immediately i felt huge relief. But this doctor was after a strong reco. My take on this pain is many many people suffer from this and very less physios and doctor understand the real things. Dont just go to any doctor. Ask for references and definitely you will find a doctor who knows this stuff. The problem is easy and can be solved easy by a good doc. and a bad doc will make it worse.
@@kedawat08 I had the same issue at first. What I learned is that it is VERY important to go to the RiGHT physical therapist ASAP. Try to find one who is Certified in the Mackenzie protocol
@@kedawat08 how are u now
Another very informative video and reassuring as patients can get stressed when hear phrases like bulging discs!I agree with other comment that lies maybe not the right word.Perhaps misconceptions would be more appropriate?
Sciatic extreme pain when walking 4 months. L4 , L5 herniated. 2 streroid injections. Doing physical therapy. What do you recommend . ? Can’t walk more than 10 paces without collapsing in pain. I’m so depressed and work is a nightmare. Please and thank you.
Another brilliant, informative video. Thank you!
Thank you so much extremely helpful
You're very welcome!
Can you do video on spinal synopsis? I have been diagnosed with this and sciatica
I got sciatica years ago by doing cobra under care of a PT. I still have it and it is getting worse. I had some back pain caused by overweight. It seemed like muscle pain. They gave me 10 exercises, the sciatica started. I stopped and did one exercise per day. When I got to the cobra, the numbness happened. Doctors and PTs do not believe me.
PT‘s are not medical doctors. There is so many PT’s with conflicting advice that it is a hit and miss proposition to know what to do. I have found that exercises like glue bridges help to strengthen the muscles relax the piriformis and generally make it easier to walk and relieve sciatic syndrome
Thnx so much for valuable information
It's my pleasure!
Awesome video!
This information is gold!
Hi, the ortherpedic said theres no surgery just myofascial. Have lower back pain n pain down my leg n buttock for 3 months. Started as low back pain left side. Mri basically said l5s1 hypoplastic thats about it. Any ideas?
Dear Wills
Thanks for all the great videos on Sciatica issue
It has been very helpful. I am doing the exercises above 50+ and I found its easy to do
Where are you or clinic located. I hope during my work travel I can visit your clinic
Hi there - I'm so pleased to hear you've found my videos helpful! I am based in Farnham, England ☺️
Please give your opinion on benefits of spine decompression clinics for bulging disc problems especially for people who are still suffering for over a year & many interventions tried.
That was so enlightening. I have a question. What help does traction do to the spine? I have disc desiccation L4-L5 to L5-S1.
This is from my own personal experience with sciatica caused from my L4-L5 herniated disc. Traction was the most relieving action for my symptoms. Basically traction is just stretching open your vertebrae and giving your discs more room to breath. This can be helpful for allowing bloodflow and healing to the area. However, it may not fix the problem, it did not for me. It made my symptoms better, but after 6 months of sciatica, I decided to get a discectomy to have the herniated part of the disc removed. I just don't think my body was ever going to removed that debris. I am now 3 weeks sciatica free and still healing. In short, I think traction is a valuable treatment tool, but it is not a guaranteed fix, just depends on how bad your bulge/herniation is.
I should add, since you mentioned you have disc desiccation, not a herniation, that I would highly recommend drinking more water than usual. I have heard that when we are dehydrated, our body will leech water from our discs for other, more vital functions. Stay hydrated, and I could see traction as a useful tool for opening up those vertebrae, and allowing the discs to get bloodflow and rehydrate themselves.
Hi Dr u have a question I have history of sciatica sometimes go back and forth so someone recommended me to do rowing at gym so I m wondering if it’s good and right for me I checked in google and it say is total body workout and good for the back so please let’s me know Dr I appreciate at lots of
Thank you for all your informative helpful videos 😊
i have “moderate S curve scoliosis and there has developed moderate sciatica- how does this scenario fit.
For the last 3 weeks, I have experienced both scenarios regarding "rest is better than exercise" and vice versa.
First I herniated, which I think was the L5-S1 disc. Worst back- and sciatica pain I have ever experienced.
But a couple of days later I could already walk quite a long distances without that much trouble. I had more pain if I was sitting or lying down.
But 11 days after the initial herniation, I ruptured the disc.
And this pain was beyond anything I have ever felt in my whole life.
I didn't think it could get any worse than the pain I got from the first herniation. But yes it it could.
The only thing that kept from going to the ER the first three days was laying down on the floor. Everything else caused unbelievable pain.
So yes. Sometimes rest is the only option you have.
Now it's been 7 days since I ruptured the disc. And things are slowly getting better.
Now I can atleast sit down when I am eating, and walk 800-1000m without terrible pain.
I need help! I have a severe pain in the back of my left leg, I can’t walk for more the 3 min and I can’t stand fully straight. What can I do. Please help thank you 🙏
Do you have any experience with people that do quite a bit of Bowling 20:22 and have severe sciatic psin
Hi... i think bowling is not good when WE have sciatica
The video about differentiating piriformis syndrome from siatica didn't appear in the top corner of this video, can yo direct me to it please?
If the Cobra is not recommended with sciatica (as stated I don't have much ability for back extension) , what about Sphinx or Locust ( which always feel good)?
seacret to treating is cobra and youll find your better in two weeks ,as i suffeed for 1 1\2 years
Can sciatica shift sides ? Or it’s other nerves pain which is shifting its sides from left to right?
Back pain slowly improving. Knee is a painful mess. Doing your recommended exercises. Did consider visiting a friendly witch doctor but Farnham seemed a better idea 😀
Thank you ❣️✅️
No problem 😊
Sir I do not have back pain at all. There is no problem in walking and neither there is any problem in climbing stairs. But sir, I sit on a chair, So sir, I have pain in my legs especially in the calf.And sir, I don't have any problem in walking on toe and heel.
how are you doing. I have the same
@@SF-eo6xf brother did you go to gym
You’re good..
I am 20 yr old and suffering from sciatica and herniated dics😢😢😢😢
What's the difference between a herniated disc and a bulging disc? Are they the same?
This is from my own personal experience with my L4-L5 being herniated. A bulging disc means that usually the outer layer of the disc has not ruptured yet, and does not have any holes formed.
Think of a waterballoon full of jello. If you squeeze it, it will bulge on the opposite side as you displace the jello, if you keep squeezing it to the point that the outer rubber shell forms a hole, the jello will shoot out. (Herniate)
Hi I was diagnosed with a herniate disk as well. Did you do any procedures to help it get better? The pain is horrible 😢
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sorry...off topic a bit .. but I have myalgia which complicates a lot of issues with my body...i.e arthritis and nerve/ muscle pain
how about we test people WITH back pain and see if they have any deterioration instead of studying people with no pain. makes no sense. we should be finding out how many people with pain have issues. not the other way around. it hurts patients and makes no sense
Thank you,your beautiful inside out, keep doing good things in life,i believe in karma,God look after you as you look after us😇
Thank you so much for your kind words!
Have someone iron your shirts
Oh thats fine. He looks awsome and smart.moreover we just listen to his amazing information he shares so clearly 😊
He's paid for by dwp it's bloody agony hope you get it very soon
Please give your opinion on benefits of spine decompression clinics for bulging disc problems especially for people who are still suffering for over a year & many interventions tried.