This video changed my life, I HAVE AN SI ISSUE! Not a sciatic nerve issue! Finally! I have been told by doctors that i should work on losing weight and getting my back stronger. I did, i lost 100 lbs, by lifting and eating better and still had back pain. Found this video and two days later i went for a 1 mile run with my son and no pain in my back. Lifted heavy today, no pain in my back. I can still feel inflammation in my back but this is the first relief i have in 7-10 years. I do the exercises daily now and got a belt to help my hips with getting realigned. THANK YOU!!!!!
I get sharp shots of pain like you explain from the potential discs issue, but it’s in certain postures as well as transitions. Most of the time I can move around really easily, but after sitting or laying, and then moving again, I’ll sometimes get a jolt of pain really low on my back and slightly to the left (SI area) and have had a few spasms that have put me on the floor from standing - then scrambling around for a position that alleviates the pain. I do get more minor jolts just from putting shoes on, or a slight turn, or even an unexpected drop step lower on uneven ground as well. My instinct, and after watching things like this video, suggests it’s the SI from bad posture (desk chair all day and sitting cross legged) causing posterior pelvic tilt. I’ve had some success from stretching (I have extremely tight hamstrings early in the day and some hip flexor movements) but as you say, it feels more like strengthening is needed but I don’t know what do next. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it’s stopping me from playing with my young kids out of fear of pain or a spasm. Thank you.
Let me tell you my story haha. I had burnout, insufficient levels of vitamin D, I was very tired, and anxious, my muscles were not recovering, and I started having joint pain. I was working out at the gym during that time, and at some point, I started feeling pain in my lower back that didn't go away for a few days. I waited a month to see how I felt and went to the orthopedist when I noticed it didn't improve. My symptoms seemed muscular because I felt stiffness in the lower back, but I had pain when standing for too long, walking, bending over, and trying to lift something. So, I had an MRI: minimal disc protrusion on the left side. I did physical therapy and now that I am not as sensitive, I have moved on to a program to become stronger and regain my mobility, just like you said, stretching exercises are temporary, and good for the initial phase, but then we need to build up (I learned these things from lowbackability program
Anyway, I adore you and thank you for this information; unfortunately, most doctors, at least those I've dealt with, are outdated and have scared me with all their recommendations. They have discouraged me, saying that I won't be able to move my back and that I should avoid specific exercises to "protect" my spine. As a result, I feel scared and guilty when I try to do certain exercises on my own without any support, as I've been told that I shouldn't do them. I'm really grateful to have found you.
Thanks for sharing your story! I know the medical system can be frustrating. The main thing to remember is that pain is always multifactorial. Sure, certain muscles or joints may be part of the cause of pain, but we need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Make the whole body strong, take care of stress/fear, eat healthy, and get good sleep. Zoom out. I break this approach down in great detail in the masterclass if you haven't seen it yet. Let me know if I can help!
Came across your videos for the first time today. Out of all the back related stuff I've seen, yours is by far the best. You have a very genuine positive energy. Also, the little bits of humor and swear words is a nice added touch. I have a fond appreciation for those who are themselves and don't put on a mask. Your usage of sound affects/visuals/props is spot on and they add a fun/entertaining aspect to the learning. Also, the way in which you explain/describe/show everything is super easy to understand and follow. Job well done. Keep up the good work 😁
so what is the cure for sacroiliac joint, if want to align it, since its fused according to doctor what should I do? in order to get relief from the nerve pain
I have severe weakness in my right calf muscles and the MRI shows that my SI nerve is compressed at L5-S1 level. I also have numbness in my small toe and the outside of the right foot and heel. I am in pain for a month and nothing seems to work. Even my physiotherapist said I should go for surgery.
In one of your videos, I heard you say you're not a fan of stretching. Or you don't believe in it. but from my personal experience growing up in life and people that I've seen. They stretch every morning and night twice a day and are extremely flexible. David Goggins runs ultra marathons and stretches 2 hours a day. My friend Rob does yoga consistently and can wrap his legs around his head. He's 48 years old. I've seen old women who are extremely flexible stretch multiple times a day well into their 90s. So why is it you don't recommend stretching?
I have TONS of videos on this. Search for “stretching” or “flexibility” in my channel. Short story, any benefit from stretching can be had from full range of motion strength training, which adds HUGE value to health compared with stretching alone. Here’s something to get you started: IS STATIC (PASSIVE) STRETCHING BAD FOR YOU? czcams.com/video/GM-M5CSHgMg/video.html
For what it's worth stretching is the only thing that makes my back pain better, I'm sure drugs would make me care less but I don't have time for that. However, I pair mobility exercises with stability exercises. And my lower back pain is coming from my hips getting too stiff. I don't think I've actually got anything wrong with my back but by God, that muscle in the back getting tight had more than once, taken my breath away. I do know the more I move into movements that hurt, it hurts less. And I don't have any tingling or shooting pain. Edited to add: My SI joint is pissed. I'm on the right track with mobility and stability exercises.
What to do if I have more than one of these problems? Except that disc problem, I have si joint pain, sciatica mostly. Sometimes I get hip joint pain too. (I fell on my hips 2times during my early teanage years. My first sciatica problem occurred on my left leg when I was 15. It was because of spinal stenosis. With medication and exercises it cured. But now when I am 24, it occurred again, but this time on my right leg/right side of my lower back and hip. And after watching this video I can tell it's not only sciatica, it's si joint pain too.
I got numbness in the feet progressing up the legs whenever I walk or exercise or bend forward. Bending forward or sitting down in a comfy chair or in the car seat immediately feels like a thick warm blanket is covering my feet and legs. Only arching backward doesnt make the numbness worse. Even sleeping in a fetal position (which is my comfort zone) makes the numbness worse. The lower back pain is a annoying but insignificant, the numbness is what I find most worrying. It utterly weirds me out. I can deal with pain but what can I do about loss of sensitivity? The other day I walked a few miles and back home I noticed I had a bloody cut in a toe without noticing it. Tried rest, short walks, long walks, swimming, all kinds of exercises, everything I did except the McKenzie stretch seemed to make the numbness worse.
Can you make a video about how you rehabbed your labral tear and hip pain? I hear of more and more people getting this and getting surgery to shave the bone/reconstruct the labrum. Would be awesome to know how you avoided that
Basically gradual progression back into normal strength exercise. Calm stuff down, build stuff back up! I likely won't make a video specifically on labral tear rehab since at this time my specialty and my focus online is back pain and sciatica.
I hv pain in right hip. MRI shows gr-1 disc bulge in l5 s1. I feel pain while doing clampshell exercise. I feel stiffness n pain in back while I exhale. Please advise what might b my root cause.
The "root cause" is always multifactorial and is unique to each person. This video should be able to help explain: czcams.com/video/GYDKVWvYYyI/video.html
Please help as I cannot pin point the exact cause of my pain (I have it around for 1 year). My symptom started when a kid sat on my back unexpectedly while I was doing push-ups. The pain used to be short-sharp pain that lasted less than a second and disappear. Now there is major relief but the pain still exists when I do the following tasks mentioned below Symptoms: I get pain when I do side kick, pain on left lower back when I kick with right leg No pain while streching Can pin point the exact location of pain Slight pain while standing on one leg, my left leg* No pain on bending, but feel slight sensitivity, similar in case of squats, deadlift etc I haven't visited doctor because the pain is not sharp and I can perform my daily tasks easily and even strength train but it's uncomfortable nonetheless
I have pressure just above the butt crack, some pain close to the sides of butt crack, deep in the middle of the glutes, sometimes pain in the hips (big boney parts in back) and very tight hamstring… no mri, pt thinks disc. Hurts like pressure to sit. Any ideas?
maybe that's pelvic floor pain. i have similar symptoms, even visited proctologist, everything is fine. only researching internet I was able to diagnose myself
I listened to the masterclass which was great but maybe mention early in the video you cannot take calls out of the US or Canada. I wanted to make a call from Australia
What If you lift your left leg and bend towards your chest , but when you let it back down it pops like bone to bone is clicking , but does not happen on the other side? I also had a stretch rubber band feeling when my doctor bent that leg , but it didn't hurt more just felt like a rubber band stretching?
I have absolutely NO painbwhen I am sitting. Would this negate spinal stenosis? Wouldn't the arthritis and spurs still affect the nerves or blood supply while sitting?
I have a lot of pain above the si,and al the way up when I try to walk and in front by my hip in my belly as well😢,can't walk and no doctor seems to know whats wrong 😢
I have had l5 s1 disc bulge many years ago, never had the sharp pain that you talk about - only ongoing, unbearable dull ache which is worsened with sitting or standing for extended periods of time? Is this unusual?
I feel severe lower back pain when trying to stand or walk fully upright. The pain worsens the more I bend backward, improving from hunching forward. The pain is also severe when trying to stand back up after bending down to lift something. It is a very sharp pain right between my pelvic bones on my spine. I feel almost no lower back pain when sitting or laying down. I know rest is important however I also know not enough activity also weakens the supporting muscles. What do you think is causing my lower back pain? Does this sound more like muscle/tendon/ligament strain or disc related? What can I do to help it heal? What stretches or exercises help the most?
These symptoms are super common but I'd still need to ask you many more questions in order to give you a good answer. If you want to know my method of rehab for this, feel free to dive in and watch the masterclass. If you like my approach and want a free phone consult, you can book a call to see if we can help after watching the masterclass: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
I have lumbar disc L5 s1 since couple of years, recently i started having more sharp pain and muscle tightness specially in buttock, a bit of hip and going down towards behind my knee and foot on right side, my muscles keeps popping sound when i stretching.. any advise as i dont have pain on lower back its more of sciatica when tested both side got pain when moved head forward but right side more painful
Thanks! I mean physically make your whole body more strong and resilient. Don’t worry about alignment or posture. Research says those don’t matter. This video explains the single most important concept in rehab: “the rule of too’s.” HOW LOW BACK PAIN WRECKS YOUR BODY czcams.com/video/AD7xpEApwVI/video.html
Wow, you're really good 👍. I've been told by an osteopath i have facet joint 4/5 restriction. Your description of SI joint pain sounds similar. I have dull aches across lower back and pain going out top of left buttock, do you think my diagnosis is correct? Many thanks.
Glad it helped! The interesting thing is that a diagnosis like that really doesn't make a big difference at all, because pain never has a single cause. Watch this video, I think it'll change the way you think about pain and rehab: czcams.com/video/GYDKVWvYYyI/video.html
@ShapeshiftWellness Hi, thanks for your reply. Since watching you has put a different slant on things, approach and perspective. So the exercises fits all pain makes sense. Strengthen the spine and muscles. Also you've given me more hope. Thanks very much. I'll continue watching your videos. 😁
I have been having pain on lower back more on the left but radiating so it kinda feels like center and groin pain on same side that pulls towards but not past the knee even while resting. When I do activities sometimes it’s just fine sometimes I get a sharp pain in these areas but the pain is more when I am just sitting. I followed through and tried all the tests and there was no pain except the Faber test where I felt a pull like a line from my groin going halfway to my knee. What do you think might be causing this?
I've been diagnosed (with imaging) with hip impingement, labral tear, L5/S1 degeneration, and low back pain issues. Would your program be able to help? No PT or doc has been able to help. :/
Sounds like the kind of thing I work with every day. Have you watched the masterclass? If you watch the masterclass and like the approach I take, you can always book a free call to see if we can help! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Being in wheelchair from accident 48+yrs ago. Been lucky to not have any serious issues. But in the past few years and it seems to get worse each year is my left buttock and under leg not past knee though. You said it could be the pirimorous. What kind of help can I get to relieve the pain?
What about weakness on one side, watching your video seems like si joint, but can that cause weakness while walking, and hard to breath when it happens!??
Often times yes, but good rehab zooms out and focuses on full body strength and graded exposure. Some bracing is a good short term option but long term we need to teach our patients to be strong and mobile in all ways, and work towards normal full body weightlifting.
Then it's time for a little extra guidance 😉 You can book a call with me here (even if we've talked before): www.shapeshiftwellness.com/discovery-booking
I literally cant bring my hips forward right now. I fell down the stairs YEARS ago. Ever since i will be fine 90% of the time, completely normal with no pain. But if i lead forward or try to lift something like a watermelon out of my shopping cart, my back will be thrown out for weeks or months. The pain is all at my sacrum
The body is hypersensitive, it's a neurochemical and neuroimmune maladaptation to chronic pain, and this is my specialty in my rehab programs. Have you watched the masterclass yet? It breaks down the holistic/multifactorial nature of chronic pain: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Please somebody respond to me I have an issue laying on my back laying on my sides I am incomplete pain when I try to get up I have to lay on a pillow on an incline just to get some type of sleep I can feel my pain on my waistline and right in the center of my lower back if I lay on my stomach I wake up in excruciating pain in my lower back I have been feeling something with my hip sometimes it feels like it's in my growing and it feels like blue balls if you know what I mean I do get pain in my butt cheeks sometimes but I don't have pain shooting down my legs please any information will be great please I have to stress it I cannot lay on my sides are my back I get a sharp pain in my lower back when I'm getting up please somebody respond so I can know what to do about it
I have the exact same symptoms but i dont know what it is either the doctors are taking too long to get back to me (i live in the UK). i got an mri on my lower back, the lumbar spine and sacreal, and didnt have any problems with the disks but was a little hypertrophy on the facet joints. How did your symptoms start? Mine started gradually and got worse. Ive had it for five months aswell
That's super common. Pain can be complicated, and chronic pain is always multifactorial. Not only can multiple structures be irritated anatomically, but also other factors like stress, fear, nutrition, and sleep all have an impact on pain. The masterclass is helpful for understanding this approach: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
None of the above, unless there are red flags. Most of the time, getting imaging actually makes people worse, because they get obsessed with and scared by the results. Watch this video: czcams.com/video/DpORyoX0aF4/video.html
How about this: I sometimes have a dull pain in the skin around my si joint area but it isnt provoked by any kind of movement. Its mostly aggravated by driving or direct pressure against the area with a hand or something. I also have burning and twitching and crampy things that come in go in both my legs and feet. Sometimes I cant walk due to the cramp feelings and have to wait for a different time to walk when Im completly fine. Again, I cant figure out that any particular movement directly causes it in a certain moment. What could this be?
This is super common. As I hinted at in the beginning of the video, pain never has a clear SINGLE cause. Pain is multifactorial. If you want to really understand what causes pain and what to do about it, the masterclass is a deep-dive on all the research, and the best way to fix it: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
There are no specific exercises that have been shown to be superior to others, so yes, the evidence based perspective is progressive overload in full body weightlifting. We don't need to stress about targeting magic muscles with clever "corrective" exercises. There's no evidence for that. So... get strong.
Despite above average flexibility (able to get into a full front split if I stretch enough), I've had hamstring sensitivity on my right leg for a year+. Physical therapist basically waved it off and said to stretch differently. I later was convinced it was piriformis syndrome - you're saying it doesn't exist? This pain is currently the biggest constraint I'm dealing with in terms of building/maintaining flexibility on my right side.
Short answer: we can’t blame a single structure for pain. Especially chronic pain. Also, generally speaking I see a lot of yoga people getting hamstring pain from overstretching. Strength training is usually the answer. I usually advise people to stop stretching and take up resistance (strength) training instead.
✅ Watch the MASTERCLASS on Low Back Pain & Sciatica:
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I've watched over 20 videos on CZcams for lower back pain & this one of the best! Thanks friend.
You're so welcome! I appreciate the kind words, there's a lot more where this came from!
This video changed my life, I HAVE AN SI ISSUE! Not a sciatic nerve issue! Finally! I have been told by doctors that i should work on losing weight and getting my back stronger. I did, i lost 100 lbs, by lifting and eating better and still had back pain. Found this video and two days later i went for a 1 mile run with my son and no pain in my back. Lifted heavy today, no pain in my back. I can still feel inflammation in my back but this is the first relief i have in 7-10 years. I do the exercises daily now and got a belt to help my hips with getting realigned. THANK YOU!!!!!
Happy to hear that.. About belt make sure you use the strongest and not flexible one cuz this one itself will cause bad posture so wear it properly
I get sharp shots of pain like you explain from the potential discs issue, but it’s in certain postures as well as transitions. Most of the time I can move around really easily, but after sitting or laying, and then moving again, I’ll sometimes get a jolt of pain really low on my back and slightly to the left (SI area) and have had a few spasms that have put me on the floor from standing - then scrambling around for a position that alleviates the pain. I do get more minor jolts just from putting shoes on, or a slight turn, or even an unexpected drop step lower on uneven ground as well.
My instinct, and after watching things like this video, suggests it’s the SI from bad posture (desk chair all day and sitting cross legged) causing posterior pelvic tilt. I’ve had some success from stretching (I have extremely tight hamstrings early in the day and some hip flexor movements) but as you say, it feels more like strengthening is needed but I don’t know what do next.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it’s stopping me from playing with my young kids out of fear of pain or a spasm.
Thank you.
Let me tell you my story haha. I had burnout, insufficient levels of vitamin D, I was very tired, and anxious, my muscles were not recovering, and I started having joint pain. I was working out at the gym during that time, and at some point, I started feeling pain in my lower back that didn't go away for a few days. I waited a month to see how I felt and went to the orthopedist when I noticed it didn't improve. My symptoms seemed muscular because I felt stiffness in the lower back, but I had pain when standing for too long, walking, bending over, and trying to lift something. So, I had an MRI: minimal disc protrusion on the left side. I did physical therapy and now that I am not as sensitive, I have moved on to a program to become stronger and regain my mobility, just like you said, stretching exercises are temporary, and good for the initial phase, but then we need to build up (I learned these things from lowbackability program
Anyway, I adore you and thank you for this information; unfortunately, most doctors, at least those I've dealt with, are outdated and have scared me with all their recommendations. They have discouraged me, saying that I won't be able to move my back and that I should avoid specific exercises to "protect" my spine. As a result, I feel scared and guilty when I try to do certain exercises on my own without any support, as I've been told that I shouldn't do them. I'm really grateful to have found you.
Thanks for sharing your story! I know the medical system can be frustrating. The main thing to remember is that pain is always multifactorial. Sure, certain muscles or joints may be part of the cause of pain, but we need to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Make the whole body strong, take care of stress/fear, eat healthy, and get good sleep. Zoom out. I break this approach down in great detail in the masterclass if you haven't seen it yet. Let me know if I can help!
Thank you. I was able to self diagnose when no doctors could.
I'm happy this video helped you!
better pay yourself first .
Wow! Clear and concise information. Thank you!
You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped!
Came across your videos for the first time today. Out of all the back related stuff I've seen, yours is by far the best. You have a very genuine positive energy. Also, the little bits of humor and swear words is a nice added touch. I have a fond appreciation for those who are themselves and don't put on a mask. Your usage of sound affects/visuals/props is spot on and they add a fun/entertaining aspect to the learning. Also, the way in which you explain/describe/show everything is super easy to understand and follow. Job well done. Keep up the good work 😁
I'm so happy these videos are helping you! Thanks a ton for the kind words - I try to keep it real, and keep it evidence based over here.
man really nice video i cannot find better explanation then that thank you so much for elaborating in detail about all this
so what is the cure for sacroiliac joint, if want to align it, since its fused according to doctor what should I do? in order to get relief from the nerve pain
Great video, Finally after 15 years I know it’s SI Joint
Glad it helped you understand your back pain!
I have severe weakness in my right calf muscles and the MRI shows that my SI nerve is compressed at L5-S1 level. I also have numbness in my small toe and the outside of the right foot and heel. I am in pain for a month and nothing seems to work. Even my physiotherapist said I should go for surgery.
Doctor u r not not a doctor you are an angel .love from Pakistan...here in pakistan docs are just simply not like you...
Great video thank you. This should have millions of views
Thank you for your offering to the almighty youtube algorithm 🙏
In one of your videos, I heard you say you're not a fan of stretching. Or you don't believe in it. but from my personal experience growing up in life and people that I've seen. They stretch every morning and night twice a day and are extremely flexible. David Goggins runs ultra marathons and stretches 2 hours a day. My friend Rob does yoga consistently and can wrap his legs around his head. He's 48 years old. I've seen old women who are extremely flexible stretch multiple times a day well into their 90s. So why is it you don't recommend stretching?
I have TONS of videos on this. Search for “stretching” or “flexibility” in my channel. Short story, any benefit from stretching can be had from full range of motion strength training, which adds HUGE value to health compared with stretching alone. Here’s something to get you started: IS STATIC (PASSIVE) STRETCHING BAD FOR YOU?
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@@ShapeshiftWellness thanks for the insight. You seem very knowledgeable, and I appreciate any advice you can give out
For what it's worth stretching is the only thing that makes my back pain better, I'm sure drugs would make me care less but I don't have time for that. However, I pair mobility exercises with stability exercises. And my lower back pain is coming from my hips getting too stiff. I don't think I've actually got anything wrong with my back but by God, that muscle in the back getting tight had more than once, taken my breath away. I do know the more I move into movements that hurt, it hurts less. And I don't have any tingling or shooting pain.
Edited to add: My SI joint is pissed. I'm on the right track with mobility and stability exercises.
1 side, lower back, butt, and down the leg for the past month 😢
Who said alone? @@ShapeshiftWellness
What to do if I have more than one of these problems?
Except that disc problem, I have si joint pain, sciatica mostly. Sometimes I get hip joint pain too.
(I fell on my hips 2times during my early teanage years. My first sciatica problem occurred on my left leg when I was 15. It was because of spinal stenosis. With medication and exercises it cured. But now when I am 24, it occurred again, but this time on my right leg/right side of my lower back and hip. And after watching this video I can tell it's not only sciatica, it's si joint pain too.
Wow, thanks, that was game changer.
very concise!
Is there a connection between low back pain n right sciatica upto buttocks n feeling better after full night rest n bowl movement.
This is exactly what I am dealing with right now. Thank you for the information.
So glad it helped!
I got numbness in the feet progressing up the legs whenever I walk or exercise or bend forward. Bending forward or sitting down in a comfy chair or in the car seat immediately feels like a thick warm blanket is covering my feet and legs. Only arching backward doesnt make the numbness worse. Even sleeping in a fetal position (which is my comfort zone) makes the numbness worse. The lower back pain is a annoying but insignificant, the numbness is what I find most worrying. It utterly weirds me out. I can deal with pain but what can I do about loss of sensitivity? The other day I walked a few miles and back home I noticed I had a bloody cut in a toe without noticing it. Tried rest, short walks, long walks, swimming, all kinds of exercises, everything I did except the McKenzie stretch seemed to make the numbness worse.
I have left hip pain from back side. It doesn't go down. What is this?
Mild disc bulge
Thanks for the video
Can you make a video about how you rehabbed your labral tear and hip pain? I hear of more and more people getting this and getting surgery to shave the bone/reconstruct the labrum. Would be awesome to know how you avoided that
Basically gradual progression back into normal strength exercise. Calm stuff down, build stuff back up! I likely won't make a video specifically on labral tear rehab since at this time my specialty and my focus online is back pain and sciatica.
I hv pain in right hip. MRI shows gr-1 disc bulge in l5 s1. I feel pain while doing clampshell exercise. I feel stiffness n pain in back while I exhale. Please advise what might b my root cause.
The "root cause" is always multifactorial and is unique to each person. This video should be able to help explain: czcams.com/video/GYDKVWvYYyI/video.html
Please help as I cannot pin point the exact cause of my pain (I have it around for 1 year). My symptom started when a kid sat on my back unexpectedly while I was doing push-ups. The pain used to be short-sharp pain that lasted less than a second and disappear. Now there is major relief but the pain still exists when I do the following tasks mentioned below
Symptoms:
I get pain when I do side kick, pain on left lower back when I kick with right leg
No pain while streching
Can pin point the exact location of pain
Slight pain while standing on one leg, my left leg*
No pain on bending, but feel slight sensitivity, similar in case of squats, deadlift etc
I haven't visited doctor because the pain is not sharp and I can perform my daily tasks easily and even strength train but it's uncomfortable nonetheless
This video is helpful.thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I have pressure just above the butt crack, some pain close to the sides of butt crack, deep in the middle of the glutes, sometimes pain in the hips (big boney parts in back) and very tight hamstring… no mri, pt thinks disc. Hurts like pressure to sit. Any ideas?
maybe that's pelvic floor pain. i have similar symptoms, even visited proctologist, everything is fine. only researching internet I was able to diagnose myself
I have the same thing. Tried several treatments. Pain doesn’t seem to go away.
100% my SI joint
Awesome info!
Glad it was helpful!
🎉Thanks a lots for yr clear explanation Dr❤
You are welcome!
I listened to the masterclass which was great but maybe mention early in the video you cannot take calls out of the US or Canada. I wanted to make a call from Australia
Australia is now okay too! Book it, I'm looking forward to seeing if I can help you!
Thank you! This was really helpful
You're so welcome!
What If you lift your left leg and bend towards your chest , but when you let it back down it pops like bone to bone is clicking , but does not happen on the other side? I also had a stretch rubber band feeling when my doctor bent that leg , but it didn't hurt more just felt like a rubber band stretching?
DR YOU ARE GREAT ❤. I HAVE LOWER PAIN NEAR SI JOINT BUT I CAN'T DIAGNOSE MY SELF SO CAN YOU ADVISE ME WHAT TO DO FOR MY PAIN. GOD 🙏 BLEES YOU
I have absolutely NO painbwhen I am sitting. Would this negate spinal stenosis? Wouldn't the arthritis and spurs still affect the nerves or blood supply while sitting?
I have a lot of pain above the si,and al the way up when I try to walk and in front by my hip in my belly as well😢,can't walk and no doctor seems to know whats wrong 😢
Thanks Dr. For information ❤❤
You bet!
Life saver
I have had l5 s1 disc bulge many years ago, never had the sharp pain that you talk about - only ongoing, unbearable dull ache which is worsened with sitting or standing for extended periods of time? Is this unusual?
The pain is also back now and nothing is relieving it,not even TENS machine :(
I feel severe lower back pain when trying to stand or walk fully upright. The pain worsens the more I bend backward, improving from hunching forward. The pain is also severe when trying to stand back up after bending down to lift something. It is a very sharp pain right between my pelvic bones on my spine. I feel almost no lower back pain when sitting or laying down. I know rest is important however I also know not enough activity also weakens the supporting muscles.
What do you think is causing my lower back pain? Does this sound more like muscle/tendon/ligament strain or disc related?
What can I do to help it heal? What stretches or exercises help the most?
These symptoms are super common but I'd still need to ask you many more questions in order to give you a good answer. If you want to know my method of rehab for this, feel free to dive in and watch the masterclass. If you like my approach and want a free phone consult, you can book a call to see if we can help after watching the masterclass: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
I have lumbar disc L5 s1 since couple of years, recently i started having more sharp pain and muscle tightness specially in buttock, a bit of hip and going down towards behind my knee and foot on right side, my muscles keeps popping sound when i stretching.. any advise as i dont have pain on lower back its more of sciatica when tested both side got pain when moved head forward but right side more painful
Truly...thank you.
You're very welcome
Why no any doctor cant find the hernie disk how to help people
Any exercises to relieve pain below the left shoulder blade / mid back area?
Here you go: czcams.com/video/iDFs1A72vLk/video.html
Great video but what do you mean by get strong? Do you have a video or exercise for SI recovery?
Thanks! I mean physically make your whole body more strong and resilient. Don’t worry about alignment or posture. Research says those don’t matter. This video explains the single most important concept in rehab: “the rule of too’s.” HOW LOW BACK PAIN WRECKS YOUR BODY
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Wow, you're really good 👍. I've been told by an osteopath i have facet joint 4/5 restriction. Your description of SI joint pain sounds similar. I have dull aches across lower back and pain going out top of left buttock, do you think my diagnosis is correct? Many thanks.
Glad it helped! The interesting thing is that a diagnosis like that really doesn't make a big difference at all, because pain never has a single cause. Watch this video, I think it'll change the way you think about pain and rehab: czcams.com/video/GYDKVWvYYyI/video.html
@ShapeshiftWellness Hi, thanks for your reply. Since watching you has put a different slant on things, approach and perspective. So the exercises fits all pain makes sense. Strengthen the spine and muscles. Also you've given me more hope. Thanks very much. I'll continue watching your videos. 😁
Thank you so much
You're welcome!
I have been having pain on lower back more on the left but radiating so it kinda feels like center and groin pain on same side that pulls towards but not past the knee even while resting. When I do activities sometimes it’s just fine sometimes I get a sharp pain in these areas but the pain is more when I am just sitting. I followed through and tried all the tests and there was no pain except the Faber test where I felt a pull like a line from my groin going halfway to my knee. What do you think might be causing this?
Also, when I fold my leg I feel it above my pelvis at the front in my lower abdomen/pelvic
Ty!
I've been diagnosed (with imaging) with hip impingement, labral tear, L5/S1 degeneration, and low back pain issues. Would your program be able to help? No PT or doc has been able to help. :/
Sounds like the kind of thing I work with every day. Have you watched the masterclass? If you watch the masterclass and like the approach I take, you can always book a free call to see if we can help! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Being in wheelchair from accident 48+yrs ago. Been lucky to not have any serious issues. But in the past few years and it seems to get worse each year is my left buttock and under leg not past knee though. You said it could be the pirimorous. What kind of help can I get to relieve the pain?
Physiotherapy
I have multiple issues but one my doctors don't get is lightning crotch on my right side. They pretty much ignore it and go around in circles.
Thats what i got aswell
What about flat back syndrome??
What about weakness on one side, watching your video seems like si joint, but can that cause weakness while walking, and hard to breath when it happens!??
Sciatic nerve?
How to strengthen the SI join?! I have dump-bells and I’m thinking about squatting
This is the first of a two part SI joint series: Your SI Joint Is NOT Out Of Place
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Hip impingement how to fix it
Hi..my patient has a pain while transitioning ... can't settle down ...so the disc is involved right?
Often times yes, but good rehab zooms out and focuses on full body strength and graded exposure. Some bracing is a good short term option but long term we need to teach our patients to be strong and mobile in all ways, and work towards normal full body weightlifting.
What if you can’t find a movement that can’t trigger your pain. What if it’s just there?
Then it's time for a little extra guidance 😉 You can book a call with me here (even if we've talked before): www.shapeshiftwellness.com/discovery-booking
What do I do if I have disc sensitivity etc?
I hurt myself during deadlift
This video is a good place to start: czcams.com/video/GEuJkC2ZJzQ/video.html
I literally cant bring my hips forward right now. I fell down the stairs YEARS ago. Ever since i will be fine 90% of the time, completely normal with no pain. But if i lead forward or try to lift something like a watermelon out of my shopping cart, my back will be thrown out for weeks or months. The pain is all at my sacrum
I had weakness on my right ankle and sometimes my left one. My foot dr has no clue 😢
Foot doctor? Sounds like you need to speak to a back doctor.
What of it all hurts but when i do tests i get no acute pain?
The body is hypersensitive, it's a neurochemical and neuroimmune maladaptation to chronic pain, and this is my specialty in my rehab programs. Have you watched the masterclass yet? It breaks down the holistic/multifactorial nature of chronic pain: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Please somebody respond to me I have an issue laying on my back laying on my sides I am incomplete pain when I try to get up I have to lay on a pillow on an incline just to get some type of sleep I can feel my pain on my waistline and right in the center of my lower back if I lay on my stomach I wake up in excruciating pain in my lower back I have been feeling something with my hip sometimes it feels like it's in my growing and it feels like blue balls if you know what I mean I do get pain in my butt cheeks sometimes but I don't have pain shooting down my legs please any information will be great please I have to stress it I cannot lay on my sides are my back I get a sharp pain in my lower back when I'm getting up please somebody respond so I can know what to do about it
I have the exact same symptoms but i dont know what it is either the doctors are taking too long to get back to me (i live in the UK). i got an mri on my lower back, the lumbar spine and sacreal, and didnt have any problems with the disks but was a little hypertrophy on the facet joints. How did your symptoms start? Mine started gradually and got worse. Ive had it for five months aswell
I do have arthritis in my hip, but it’s not a sharp pain. I have a deep muscle pain in my left buttock.
You are a gem
What if I have most of those
That's super common. Pain can be complicated, and chronic pain is always multifactorial. Not only can multiple structures be irritated anatomically, but also other factors like stress, fear, nutrition, and sleep all have an impact on pain. The masterclass is helpful for understanding this approach: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
Please tell me which test requires for those pain. Xray MRI or other test ?
None of the above, unless there are red flags. Most of the time, getting imaging actually makes people worse, because they get obsessed with and scared by the results. Watch this video: czcams.com/video/DpORyoX0aF4/video.html
How about this: I sometimes have a dull pain in the skin around my si joint area but it isnt provoked by any kind of movement. Its mostly aggravated by driving or direct pressure against the area with a hand or something. I also have burning and twitching and crampy things that come in go in both my legs and feet. Sometimes I cant walk due to the cramp feelings and have to wait for a different time to walk when Im completly fine. Again, I cant figure out that any particular movement directly causes it in a certain moment. What could this be?
This is super common. As I hinted at in the beginning of the video, pain never has a clear SINGLE cause. Pain is multifactorial. If you want to really understand what causes pain and what to do about it, the masterclass is a deep-dive on all the research, and the best way to fix it: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
What if almost everything hurts? 😆😭
Thank you for your video!
Sounds like you need to watch the masterclass! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass
So the advice for SI pain is get strong ? Lol
There are no specific exercises that have been shown to be superior to others, so yes, the evidence based perspective is progressive overload in full body weightlifting. We don't need to stress about targeting magic muscles with clever "corrective" exercises. There's no evidence for that. So... get strong.
Would using resistance bands work as well as weights?
@@user-pt4df7so9iBands are a great place to start when you’re ready to add resistance, but at some point they will not be enough.
You are not a doctor.
Glad you came out from under your bridge to say this 🙌
Despite above average flexibility (able to get into a full front split if I stretch enough), I've had hamstring sensitivity on my right leg for a year+. Physical therapist basically waved it off and said to stretch differently. I later was convinced it was piriformis syndrome - you're saying it doesn't exist? This pain is currently the biggest constraint I'm dealing with in terms of building/maintaining flexibility on my right side.
Short answer: we can’t blame a single structure for pain. Especially chronic pain. Also, generally speaking I see a lot of yoga people getting hamstring pain from overstretching. Strength training is usually the answer. I usually advise people to stop stretching and take up resistance (strength) training instead.
Great as always