Worst 10 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Help Sciatica Pain

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  • čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
  • Sciatica problems are complicated and confusing for people (even healthcare professionals) to treat.
    The biggest challenge is that there are many causes of sciatica that can pile on top of each other. And the different causes can have different treatments that might need to change depending on the intensity of the sciatica problem.
    So it’s not so straightforward. And you really need to think through what treatment you’re doing so that you can make sure it is truly helpful for you rather than harmful.
    It’s not so black and white when answering the questions, “what treatment are good for sciatica?” and “what treatments are bad for sciatica?”
    In this video, Dr. David tells you about 10 mistakes people make when trying to help sciatica pain.
    🙋‍♀️Looking for more help with sciatica pain? Check out this playlist:
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    • Sciatica Pain Help
    00:00 Worst 10 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Help Sciatica Pain
    01:37 Rest For Too Long
    02:56 Exercising Back Muscles
    04:23 Exercising Through Pain
    05:13 Hamstring Stretches For Sciatica
    06:22 Figure 4 Stretches For Sciatica
    06:54 Massage For Sciatica
    08:58 Relying On Braces
    10:30 Relying On Painkillers
    11:46 Relying On Injections
    13:03 Getting Surgery Too Soon
    16:01 Learn More About Addressing The Root Muscle Imbalance
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Komentáře • 790

  • @mandyhabermehl6222
    @mandyhabermehl6222 Před 11 měsíci +252

    I wish this guy was my Doctor. The whole series on sciatica are the best I've seen on here - thoughtful, easy to absorb, cautious. These have been so helpful to find my root problem - turns out I've been doing all the wrong things!

    • @barbrakotovich2916
      @barbrakotovich2916 Před 11 měsíci +15

      I want him to be my dr too.,i dont get the right help from doctors around here.

    • @karencarter2381
      @karencarter2381 Před 11 měsíci +15

      I agree. This doctor has so much great information. I've had severe sciatica for 5 years. My doctor's only worry about patients over dosing on pain meds. I refuse to take injections. No
      way. I might try the implant for pain. At least do the 1 week trial. Good Luck everyone ❤

    • @johnb30021
      @johnb30021 Před 10 měsíci +10

      Been listening to him for months and trying everything daily, bought a SI belt no problem now 🤷🏼😉

    • @tahminaakhter601
      @tahminaakhter601 Před 10 měsíci +9

      Ok could you please show any particular exercise because I feel burning sensation below hip bone area of my left leg. I couldn't sleep turning on that side. Sometimes after exercise it becomes okay but sometimes not. Please Dr advice me what can I do and what is the exact exercise is applicable for me. irritates and

    • @tahminaakhter601
      @tahminaakhter601 Před 10 měsíci +8

      Please Dr show what type of exercise is applicable for me because I feel burning sensation below the hip area. I think I do wrong exercise.

  • @Astral-Adventures
    @Astral-Adventures Před 3 měsíci +166

    I pray for everyone in this type of pain. I am only here becasue I am also experiencing this type of pain. Not fun. Havent had a proper sleep in 2 nights. This too shall pass.

    • @lynlawley8903
      @lynlawley8903 Před 3 měsíci +4

      I hope so ,

    • @annamieduvenage8112
      @annamieduvenage8112 Před 2 měsíci +6

      I am at night 10...😢

    • @laurahanna369
      @laurahanna369 Před 2 měsíci +2

      Stretching my daughter thought me I've been having very sharp pain can't even sleep for a while I usually sleep on the left side sciatica side.
      So I started stretching almost in 2 days my pain is gone in the beginning was so much pain, if we don't stretch the tension in that area is unbearable "used or you'll loose it "

    • @susanpoorman9303
      @susanpoorman9303 Před 2 měsíci +4

      Me too. I am in excruciating pain and it’s got worse after 3 months. Seeing a physio at the end of April, earliest appointment, but also having acupuncture from tomorrow. On Tramadol, but still in pain.

    • @RRK88
      @RRK88 Před 2 měsíci +9

      I pray every day for 10 years, I can barely walk, I cry, I don’t take pills they only make u high, the pain in my legs to my feet is unbearable, I’m not the same person and then the PT was dumb and made everything worse!! Lord help me please 🙏🏻

  • @marlonrennie5942
    @marlonrennie5942 Před 10 dny +6

    Almost passed out from this pain today after going to an interview and sitting in a steel chair for 20 minutes. I made it home though thank God.

    • @nevmev5982
      @nevmev5982 Před 7 dny

      Very similar issue here, but it was three and a half weeks ago and I have to walk and carry heavy equiptment for work 6 days a week. It started with tightness in the lowback when standing up from a vent position, the an interview in a hard wooden chair for 5.5 hours. Killed me within an hour of leaving. This guy's lower about and gluten video just helped tremendously. I hope I e your pain lessens and you feel great soon

  • @csilla2882
    @csilla2882 Před měsícem +12

    I feel emotional everytime i read those comments saying that they have so much pain.I do understand how you feel, when i say to my friends or family that it hurts so much and it goes down to my legs and ankle. ..no one understand me.
    I cried alone many times. .. im going to do your advice Dr.. i hope i get rid of it.thank you

    • @818krispy
      @818krispy Před měsícem

      You will playa! Look up bob and brad , cause of them I’m actually moving around my apartment with minimal pain , call a chiropractor if you can they can massage that pain and adjust your body , good luck dude

    • @thandilerato5496
      @thandilerato5496 Před 18 dny

      Yaa I know no 1 understand our pain it is so bad

  • @humanchildofgod3126
    @humanchildofgod3126 Před měsícem +12

    I woke up on day in March 2023 in excruciating pain, I am still in pain May2023. Thank God for CZcams! Gifts like this video has been better for me than any Nuero Doctor. THANK YOU!!🙏🏽 ❤

  • @yasminabennett5413
    @yasminabennett5413 Před 9 měsíci +67

    Oh my goodness...I am 67yr old female...been in excruciating pain for a few weeks with L4 & L5 sciatic pain. Sunday I became bedridden in unbearable pain. Dr pushed up meds. Today through gritted teeth, I took your advice, did the tummy and butt exercises. My family and I couldn't believe it. I an walking around clenching all over the show.😂 Bless you and HUGE thank you. So grateful. xxx

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 9 měsíci +10

      Hey Yasmina, we are so sorry to hear that you were having so much pain! :( We are so happy to hear that we were able to help you get going again! Keep up the good work and you should not have a problem with this again!

    • @cindybishop2286
      @cindybishop2286 Před 26 dny

      ❤​@@epmanualphysicaltherapy

  • @midlifemomma
    @midlifemomma Před měsícem +6

    I have been in life-halting pain with sciatica for 6 months. At this point I would move my whole family just to have you as a doc.
    My P.T. guy has tried everything you said don't do.

  • @chaprijohnson2555
    @chaprijohnson2555 Před 10 měsíci +91

    This has been the MOST THOROUGH explanation (with a model representation) of information. Grateful for those in the health care profession who don't advocate medications as the 1st option. Very appreciative of this Doctor!!!❤
    We need more people like him!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 10 měsíci +5

      Thank you very much for your very kind words! 🧡

    • @speachless88
      @speachless88 Před 2 měsíci +1

      The word medication isn't really accurate. It's pain relief only. Great video!

  • @ghoulbby
    @ghoulbby Před 9 měsíci +48

    Through my couple bouts with this issue, I've read books on the topic and watched every single video I could find and eventually learned what works for ME. It's shocking how much bad information is out there -- sometimes even coming from your Doctor! So I appreciate you making this video to clear up some of the most common misconceptions I've heard time and time again. I wish I'd found it at the start of my journey and it would have made things a lot easier.

  • @sandraschultz3104
    @sandraschultz3104 Před 11 měsíci +5

    Amazing information. Thank you. Had a slip and fall accident and 2 months later still having problems.

  • @rianalingwood1991
    @rianalingwood1991 Před 4 měsíci +23

    Hi there!! I have suffered with sciatica pain for years. Just never being totally pain free, but learning to live with it....active lifestyle, especially walking and hiking. I had an op L5, S1...herniated disk at age 39. I am 65 years old now, moved from a warm climate to UK and have been suffering tremendously...until now!!!! I have been doing your glute and abdominal excercises and today was the first day in weeks that I did not take anti inflammatories or pain killers!!!! I have watched numerous videos, doing the exercises you said one shouldn't. You are such a blessing and I am sooooo grateful to have found your site. Thank you so much for all the insightful info!!! Will be sharing it with others too. 😊

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 4 měsíci +2

      Hi Riana, We're sorry to hear about your struggles with sciatica pain over the years! 🥺 Dealing with sciatica pain can be relentless and challenging to deal with especially while trying to maintain an active lifestyle. It's great to hear that our videos and exercises have been helpful for you, and we're glad you found some relief.
      Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us and keep up the good work!
      In case you're interested we have a sciatica playlist you might beneficial:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

    • @oluwanimio7280
      @oluwanimio7280 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Hi thank you for this video. I have been suffering from sciatica for 4 years now. It got worst last year after I had Mt baby. My problem now is I am walking on one side. My left side where the sciatica is worst seems to be shorter than the right when I walk and this is really painful. Please what can I do to improve this. My right has started being affected too. Thank you.

  • @xmani1970
    @xmani1970 Před 9 měsíci +1

    This is the most complete and thoroughly expressed expert view I heard so far. Saw many videos with remedies... nothing helped.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 9 měsíci

      Hey there, we appreciate the kind words and support! Hopefully our content will be able to help you find some good results!

  • @Starkov100
    @Starkov100 Před 11 měsíci +7

    I'm glad I found you. finally real tips and exercises that won't hurt. Thank You ❤

  • @user-bm8hr6sn4k
    @user-bm8hr6sn4k Před měsícem +8

    PT showed me a ridiculous fix for sciatica that actually WORKS! Lie on your stomach, have another person put their hands on your sacrum/lower waist. Move hands away from each other, one toward the head, one toward the feet, brushing along the body. PT did it lightly- my husband does it like it’s punishment. Feels good either way. Sounds stupid- works immediately. I’m an xray tech and nurse, my husband is a radiologist. We laughed right up until my pain quit. Now I have him ‘stretch me’ all the time. I have had herniated L5S1 for about 25 years; two microdiscectomy (2021, 2022) when I couldn’t stand the pain and didn’t yet know about the technique PT taught me.

  • @wren1114
    @wren1114 Před 11 měsíci +10

    Hi Dr. David, hope you’re having a nice summer vacation and staying cool, I hope. Be happy when you’re back making vids, you’re super helpful! Thank you for all you do. Hope to see you soon💛

  • @dianeconley4334
    @dianeconley4334 Před 10 měsíci +38

    Your recommendation in another video about tightening the lower abs + glutes was the best overall help I've ever had.

    • @nevmev5982
      @nevmev5982 Před 7 dny

      Almost helped immediately for me. Never heard it before this gut. This dude is on point!

  • @VictoriaW-iy5tq
    @VictoriaW-iy5tq Před 3 měsíci +5

    The clear & concise information you have provided in this video are gems and helps to explain why my Sciatica has gotten worse!!! You are explaining in such a simplistic way, better than the doctors I’ve seen over the past year!

  • @user-yr3ur3my9b
    @user-yr3ur3my9b Před 9 měsíci +8

    I watch all your shows in. I’m trying everything. I’ve had x-rays. They’re going to be doing ultrasound in three weeks or so. I’ve had the shots in the past but something bad is wrong. The shooting pain down my leg is terrible. I think you so much for you and your team for being there for me every day

  • @adinadin6222
    @adinadin6222 Před 28 dny +7

    I wish to all that sufferes good perfect health with pain and worries free AMEN
    Thanks Dr 😁🤠

  • @MajorTrubble
    @MajorTrubble Před 11 měsíci +10

    Wow , such excellent advice , explains a lot of what I've been going through , my physiotherapist is on the right track according to your videos .

  • @arrianyveswheeler8151
    @arrianyveswheeler8151 Před 5 měsíci +3

    From someone who has suffered from sciatica from many years, this is by far the best information video I have ever come across.
    Thanks for all the useful info that no doctors and PT have ever being able to give me!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 5 měsíci

      You are very welcome Arrian! We are glad we were able to help and we have a lot more content available for sciatica if you would like to learn more. Here is a link to our playlist for sciatica:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

    • @paillette42
      @paillette42 Před 4 měsíci

      Agreed-- this is useful! I do wonder, however, if doing something like downward-facing dog in yoga would worsen my sciatica, which is due to the nerve being pinched by traumatic spondylolisthesis.

  • @olgaazor-dh6cj
    @olgaazor-dh6cj Před 7 měsíci +3

    I love this Dr. He's truly informative and helps me with my S1 pain.

  • @paelzermaedche-px4qd
    @paelzermaedche-px4qd Před 10 měsíci +11

    His explanations are soo good. Having trouble with sciatica for my lower back and legs and also spinal stenosis, I had steroid injections
    which helped a whole lot. But this gentleman gives me a whole different outlook on my problem.

    • @mercysama518
      @mercysama518 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Sister please am having same issue with you please what did you do please

  • @bserrano_CJM
    @bserrano_CJM Před 11 měsíci

    Love your videos! I tried your walking videos for knee pain . It worked! Thank you!

  • @williamskywalker1
    @williamskywalker1 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank you! I wish you were my health practioner too! I have had a double hip replacement also a knee that was operated 4 x's from time to time I have sciatica pain and a herniated disk! Glad to have found yor channel!

  • @rickylunderstedt2075
    @rickylunderstedt2075 Před 5 měsíci +4

    Oh my goodness I'm in tears! I've been doing exactly these stretches that irritates the nerves even more, thinking I was doing the right thing! 😢 the misinformation on the internet and ppl are devastating, i was feeling hopeless for a second......but knowing what I've learned here gives me new hope! Thank you ❤

  • @crabbyjacksfitness6895
    @crabbyjacksfitness6895 Před měsícem

    Yes!! Excellent presentation, Dr. Middaugh.

  • @carolbenson6524
    @carolbenson6524 Před 7 měsíci

    There you are again...glad you are there to help so many of us. You've helped me and many! 😅

  • @sunnypetawriter9624
    @sunnypetawriter9624 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Watching yet another video of yours and seriously impressed. So much information and addressing some of the real issues and potentials. Love that you just dive in no youtubey intros and your voice is very pleasant to listen to. I'm from the UK and I appreciate anon-screechy voice.

  • @colleensam509
    @colleensam509 Před 7 měsíci +1

    I'm so grateful for coming across this video. Thank you so much for this good advice! I've had a sciatica flare up for months and doing exercises that is not good for it, mostly recommended from other CZcams videos.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 7 měsíci +1

      You are very welcome Colleen! We are glad you found our content! We have a lot of great videos that may be able to help if you are interested in learning more. Here is our playlist in case you have not seen our other videos yet:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @andyaptc2907
    @andyaptc2907 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Took me 3 weeks to get to EL Paso but you have made great change for my sciatica.

  • @jesusmunoz1232
    @jesusmunoz1232 Před 4 měsíci +2

    I think you’ve given the best advise than other doctors have

  • @Glorious353
    @Glorious353 Před 7 měsíci +29

    Everything you said makes sense. Those exercises you mentioned were what PT gave me to. Here I am 17mos in with more painful glutes and hamstrings causing me to bend for. Thanks for info. I started engaging glutes and abdominal muscles yesterday after watching you for first time. Today I was able to stand up straight without pain for first time in 2 months.

    • @stacielivinthedream8510
      @stacielivinthedream8510 Před 6 měsíci +4

      The same thing happened to me! They gave me those exercises that made it way worse! Wtf?! Now I'm feeling better the next day also, after working glutes and lower abs!

    • @NkemOnyeka12
      @NkemOnyeka12 Před 4 měsíci +1

      What video is that, that helped you?

    • @corinneshepard9179
      @corinneshepard9179 Před 2 měsíci

      So the back bend with hands in the hip did he say was not good?

  • @CircumlunarFeasibility
    @CircumlunarFeasibility Před 2 měsíci +5

    I hurt my back years ago, carrying a heavy desk down stairs, and extending myself too much. I had no inrsurance. I started walking daily, hour a day, and in 6 to 8 weeks the pain was pretty much gone. It occasonally comes back to me, but walking did wonders.

  • @edwardwiebe8080
    @edwardwiebe8080 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for your professional advice 👍

  • @devimma
    @devimma Před 2 měsíci

    What a fantastic talk Dr. E.P. Manual. You have described all, and more, of what I have discovered too, with the help of my Intuition and with some medical knowledge together with listening to my back and leg pain after falling off a ladder onto concrete 3 years ago. Not just breaking but "exploding" my upper thigh bone. So good to listen to all your advice covering treatment for sciatica. So very much needed to hear you. Thank you. I shall certainly follow your advice on what I wasn't sure of. ❤

  • @angelajacobs1891
    @angelajacobs1891 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks so much for this video. I learned a lot.

  • @chenjen25
    @chenjen25 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you. One of the most practical sites and advice that really works

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 8 měsíci

      Hello, Jennie!! We greatly appreciate your comment and we are so happy to hear it has worked well for you!! :-)
      Just in case you need it, here is a playlist with more information on Sciatica Pain:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @Marshas_Journey
    @Marshas_Journey Před 11 měsíci +1

    You explain in detail, very well.love it .. wish you were my doctor.

  • @retro000
    @retro000 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you so much!!
    I've learnt so much more here about sciatica than anywhere else.
    🎉❤

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi Retro! 👋 You are very welcome! We are thrilled that you have been able to learn so much about what is going on with your body from our video! In case you are interested we have created a Sciatica Pain Help! You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in an online program for back health. The 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
      We wish you the best on your recovery journey! Please take care! 🧡

  • @charlottehewson9522
    @charlottehewson9522 Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome! Really, really well explained thank you so very much. 😊

  • @shereelevy1573
    @shereelevy1573 Před 10 měsíci +25

    Thank you so much Dr. David for your excellent advice. I am doing some of the exercises you recommended in another video and actually notice some improvement!!! Many of the exercises you have mentioned here as the ones we shouldn't be doing are exactly what I was doing daily for several months. There is so much terrible advice online that can even be dangerous to follow. I'm just sorry I didn't find this series before. I'm so grateful for your wonderful help!!!

  • @oliveranikolic8158
    @oliveranikolic8158 Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is good video and good advice, unfortunately I learn it all on my bad experience long before I seen this video. I wish I had a doctor like this

  • @wendyhannan2454
    @wendyhannan2454 Před rokem +54

    This is the best advice I’ve had on sciatica. I’ve been to many physios that have made my pain worse, one even viscously pinches all the way down my legs, she broke veins in my legs, my legs were black and blue. Most treatments you said, I’ve done. My pain is coming from a fractured disk in my back 15 years ago, it’s been pushed in and pressing on a nerve. I’ve been offered a 7 hour operation, and refused I’m 76 I’ll always have this pain, but exercise is the key. I follow your exercise, go to a seniors exercise class once a week, I do take pain killers. Thank you David 🙏 I find your videos are the very best.

    • @camillemousse
      @camillemousse Před 11 měsíci +8

      Wendy, sorry to hear you have similar problem as I! Which pain killers work? I have had 6 months of Physical Therapy but made it worse. I have had 3 steroid shots at L 3/4 and L 5/6 and in pimaformis muscle but nothing has worked. I am over 60. It is now 4 years since I started seeing a orthopedic surgeon who advised me to do so, and still no relief. I have been given prednisone steroid meds before and tried Galapentin and Lyrica but could’ not stand the side affects! My pain is 8. - 10 about 100% of the time. Have to take a sleeping pill at night. Use ice and heating pad all day. I am working from home.

    • @esterkahingunga5813
      @esterkahingunga5813 Před 11 měsíci +3

      Thank you doctor, very helpful I will follow your exercises.

    • @gregorycross612
      @gregorycross612 Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@camillemousseI use Naproxin for inflammation, as it had the fewest side effects. It is not helping much with the pain and discomfort. What does help....massage! I was lucky to find a massage therapist (LMT) with a specialty: muscular medical practitioner (MMP). She can dig in deep, target tense muscles and free up bound nerves. This allows chiropractic adjustments to 'settle in'. This is definately a hurts-so-good treatment, but it is the only thing that has helped me. Hope you find some relief!

  • @valentinabrown9693
    @valentinabrown9693 Před 4 měsíci

    dear doctor you are the first who said all truth about our problem,thank you

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 4 měsíci

      Hi Valentina, you're welcome! We're so sorry you're dealing with sciatica pain. The pain can be relentless and we hope you feel better soon.
      We have a sciatica playlist if you are interested: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

  • @ravicharles5372
    @ravicharles5372 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thanks doctor for your advise and teaching about what not to do ❤

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 10 měsíci

      Hi Ravi! 👋 We are so happy you were able to find our video so helpful! 🙌 In case you are interested we have created a playlist on Sciatica Pain Help! You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @LK-252
    @LK-252 Před 4 měsíci

    Marvellous explanation so clear! OMG. what a relief just to get the explanation now onto the exercises! :)

  • @ladyloungealot5119
    @ladyloungealot5119 Před 10 měsíci

    Thank you! This really helps 👍

  • @dennischristensen2879
    @dennischristensen2879 Před 8 měsíci

    Great information. Wish I would have known this 30 years ago

  • @jennifermorrow12
    @jennifermorrow12 Před 9 měsíci +21

    Wow! I'm in the southeast corner of Idaho, and all the doctors & those they've sent me to over the last 10+ years have done exactly what this man has said NOT to do! Lots of people doing videos here on CZcams doing the same thing! Thank goodness this video popped up in my feed .. divine timing right there! Yes, I've been on meds but I did injections for years..now the stenosis or something my doctor did the last time hurt so bad I was literally bawling my eyes out by the time I left! I refused to keep doing them after that! I've been dealing with many other structural issues causing shifting for years.. both hips replaced in the summer of 2016, now a foot with 3 bones in the middle causing me to walk on the inside of it. In turn causing the knee to twist in & all kinds of issues. I am always in terrible pain and I really don't believe the people I've been seeing anymore. They've had years to help me heal, get stronger & better.. yet here I am fighting myself and mustering all my energy just to shower or a simple chore per day.. then I'm really hurting & down for a few days before I can do anything again. I am thankful for people like this guy coming out with good information and help. Thank you, sir , for being so kind hearted & generous and sharing this information! 🙏💜

    • @maryannpshock955
      @maryannpshock955 Před 6 měsíci +3

      I hope that you are feeling better now, Jennifer! I know how difficult it is to carry on when there are so many roadblocks. Setbacks can be very depressing too, and I hope that you are now on the right track 👣.
      Listening to these videos has given me hope that there is a way out of this maze of constant pain. It is sad to know that there are so many people in there with me...

    • @rf9477
      @rf9477 Před 3 měsíci +3

      I am in Idaho as well. I am watching this video and no longer wondering why I'm not progressing as I would like. I have sciatica in my PT has me doing hamstring stretches, applying pressure with a hard ball, and he uses vibration in the office. 😢

  • @robertgribbin6444
    @robertgribbin6444 Před 5 měsíci

    Oh, thank you so much! I believe you are spot on.

  • @puddivlog
    @puddivlog Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you Sir,for this free consultation,(maybe)

  • @robertodejesus2529
    @robertodejesus2529 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Great information, thank you

  • @donovanmccallum3934
    @donovanmccallum3934 Před měsícem +1

    Some of the best sciatica advice and information I’ve ever seen

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před měsícem +1

      Hey Donovan, we're so sorry to see that you've been suffering from sciatica! Sciatica pain can be relentless and we hope you can find some relief soon. Just in case you're interested, we have a sciatica help playlist that could aid in your recovery. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you all the best in your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @Lindalouise333
    @Lindalouise333 Před 11 měsíci +16

    Thank you Dr Dave, you mentioned knowing the difference between a muscle & a nerve. Would really appreciate a video explaining how to differentiate. I'm finding your videos very helpful. Thank you for your generous sharing

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 11 měsíci +3

      Hi Linda, You are welcome! Thank you for your kind words and your feedback. We are very happy to hear that our videos have been beneficial to you.🧡
      You bring up an excellent topic regarding the difference between muscle and nerve pain. We will forward your comment to Dr. David so that he can consider it for future content.
      We appreciate you being part of our community. We wish you all the best on your road to recovery!🌟

  • @jill7111
    @jill7111 Před 28 dny +1

    Thank you for this video. I had knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago and developed sciatica from resting in the recliner too long. It’s horrific. The pain is so intense in the morning that I’m literally screaming while I’m trying to get to the bathroom. It hurts all the time, but mornings are the worst. I have a PT evaluation this week and it seems there isn’t a one size fits all approach to this problem. Thanks to this video, I have some insight on what and what not to do when she sets up a treatment plan for me.

  • @sonamtenzin2690
    @sonamtenzin2690 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Thank very much. Everything makes sense to my case. I think my obsession with yoga seems to have aggravated the problem.

  • @mariocezar9791
    @mariocezar9791 Před 11 měsíci

    Very good advice thank you very much

  • @MsGemini321
    @MsGemini321 Před 10 měsíci +1

    very impressive . need more like this fella . 10/10

  • @endalkachewtesfaye2419
    @endalkachewtesfaye2419 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great, thank you!

  • @15packman
    @15packman Před 9 měsíci +4

    Wow, based on what you said, I may have stretched my way into a sciatica problem!

  • @BadCane
    @BadCane Před 3 měsíci +1

    important to hear. thank you for this

  • @user-xy5ej5kk8y
    @user-xy5ej5kk8y Před 4 měsíci

    What a good explanation, and helpful in making decision about my problem!Thanks~!

  • @jacquivanzyl9027
    @jacquivanzyl9027 Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent best advice I've heard cutting through the crap😊

  • @annkovarik3121
    @annkovarik3121 Před 6 měsíci

    Awesome information! I’ve had five back surgeries and now so much pain at night I can’t sleep!

  • @user-de6df3jq8i
    @user-de6df3jq8i Před měsícem

    So well explained, thank you so so much. A chiropractor massage my lower back but don’t feel any better I feel even worse

  • @mariateresarueda4079
    @mariateresarueda4079 Před rokem +1

    Great videos!! Thank you so much 🙏🍎

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před rokem

      Hey Maria, you are so welcome! Glad you enjoy our content and thank you for the support!

  • @TommieGirlsWorld
    @TommieGirlsWorld Před 8 měsíci

    This is very good information. Injections did help me because I was unable to sit after getting a massage.

  • @coralsworld4327
    @coralsworld4327 Před 11 měsíci +1

    Very helpful thankyou 😊

  • @sutters7251
    @sutters7251 Před 3 měsíci +18

    The first thing I do when I experience sciatica is constantly have the intention of pulling my naval (bellybutton) to the spine. This has the effect of strengthening the muscles and taking tension away from the back. This especially helps when walking.

    • @zx6r79
      @zx6r79 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Thanks for sharing

    • @ArmintaHodges
      @ArmintaHodges Před měsícem +3

      I accidentally found this out today when I tried a better posture pulling my hips in by sucking in my stomach. I was starting to watch this video and tried better posture alignment and badda-bing, instant relief! It’s not gone but I can feel pressure and pain relief;)

    • @sutters7251
      @sutters7251 Před měsícem +1

      @@ArmintaHodges happy baby pose. Lay on your back pull your knees to your chest having the intention of lifting you butt and coccyx off of the floor. Hold for 15 seconds. Then try to hold your feet with your hands. I grab the outside of each foot, while still having the same intention - straighten the legs a little pulling with your hands again the intention is to increase the gap from the ground of your lower back really opening the space at those lowest vertebrae that snags the nerve pull the feet over the head stretch the legs ands maintain tension for a count of 60 if you can slowly release and let go. Relax and then slowly get up and see how that feels. If you have nerve entrapment you should feel almost immediate relief. Repeat as necessary.

    • @ChooseCompassion
      @ChooseCompassion Před měsícem +1

      @@sutters7251 Are you a doctor or a PT?
      He specifically says in one of his videos that when it’s raging walking is not good for the nerve .

    • @chantellewazza7887
      @chantellewazza7887 Před měsícem +1

      ​@sutters7251 unfortunately alot of people arenot that flexible, my feet don't go over my head like that and if I attempted that it would definitely further my pain. I agree though about bringing the leg up to chest height and stretching out the leg as that does help my sciatic nerve but I need the other foot on the floor to balance my body while I do that. Like he said what helps one won't necessarily help another 😊

  • @li-limcmahon1509
    @li-limcmahon1509 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Dr. Emmanuel… I’m so glad I came across your video and you explained the sciatica issue so well I will definitely give your method a try. I recently had stem cell therapy to treat my left side sciatica pain
    But after the treatment for some reasons the sciatica pain transferred from left side to the right side and causes me so many sleepless night… so the doctor recommend the PRP treatment, I would really appreciate your professional opinion on this. Thank you so much!

  • @kpopkdramaqueen
    @kpopkdramaqueen Před 8 měsíci +1

    True that 🙌🏻💯. You are so on point 🙌🏻

  • @rubicon2288
    @rubicon2288 Před měsícem

    Good help thanks!! !!!Because so many giving advice and it has made mine worse!

  • @nadarajanraja8988
    @nadarajanraja8988 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks doctor for this valuable advice

  • @yayacarreno
    @yayacarreno Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for your content .. you saved me

  • @francescordova1309
    @francescordova1309 Před 5 měsíci

    Everything your saying makes alot of sense! Great advice

  • @annetteariasjohnson1462
    @annetteariasjohnson1462 Před 14 dny +1

    👍I did do the stretches you recommended WOW! I am soo happy I found your channel no pain! Thank you so much😂🎉

  • @kkitty1000
    @kkitty1000 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Yikes I've been doing all the things he mentions not to do. Thank you for this very helpful video!

  • @user-rd3vv4jk1u
    @user-rd3vv4jk1u Před 9 měsíci

    These are great informative videos thank you!!!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 9 měsíci

      Hey Sara! Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you our finding our channel informative. 😄

  • @jeanneavery8232
    @jeanneavery8232 Před 6 měsíci

    Your information is the very best!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 6 měsíci

      Aww we truly appreciate you Jeanne! Here is our sciatica playlist in case you need it:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @sandradee888
    @sandradee888 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you!

  • @jetxenoh2823
    @jetxenoh2823 Před 2 měsíci

    Excellent information.

  • @sandraschultz3104
    @sandraschultz3104 Před 11 měsíci

    Thanks. Drs see a great healthcare plan and go to surgery right away.

  • @janiceadams6997
    @janiceadams6997 Před měsícem

    Love ❤️ your advice makes sense

  • @anthonyferraris5223
    @anthonyferraris5223 Před 9 měsíci

    THANK YOU DOC. YOUR VIDEO IS THE BEST

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 9 měsíci

      Hey Anthony, You are very welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words. In case you are interested or if you haven't seen we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!!

  • @valeriemason9615
    @valeriemason9615 Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you this was very helpful.

  • @cyndimanka
    @cyndimanka Před 3 měsíci +3

    Been suffering for two weeks now. I was doing some stretches before we left for vacation. And nothing was helping. I got worse and worse. I went to the doctor and he prescribed prednisone muscle relaxer and hydrocodone. The only comfort I get is laying on my back with my knees, vent and pillows underneath I cannot walk I cannot stand, and when I’m in a spasm or flare, the only thing I can do is lay on my back and let everything calm down because the pain is so bad. Your exercise video did help me a lot and the one that felt the best was the rocking on hands and knees.

  • @justicehappy6332
    @justicehappy6332 Před 11 dny

    thank you doctor

  • @user-yk8qg1cb2e
    @user-yk8qg1cb2e Před 11 měsíci +2

    Thanks a lot doc.i have suffered a lot with this pain.i can feel it.i had tried everything but unfortunately nothing helped me.vitamin d and b12.with 12 hour advil.i helped myself. If I can help myself I would really be blessed to share with the people suffering with sciatica. God bless.

  • @scottcasey9240
    @scottcasey9240 Před 2 měsíci +19

    This is the reason the internet was invented. Thanks for getting this advice out to us for good.

  • @onetakesun694
    @onetakesun694 Před 7 měsíci +2

    One of your videos helped me with knee pain a couple of years ago...
    ...I looked up sciatica relief for an older coworker. I was helping her to her car and she said "it's my sciatic" ...I heard of sciatica before, but didn't really know what part of the body it effect.
    I'm going to write down this title & hope she check it out. Or, maybe even reach out to you! She's an older lady. A lot times older people don't want to try anything they don't know nothing about.
    Thanks Doc!!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 7 měsíci +3

      You are very welcome! We are glad we were able to help you with your knee pain and we hope we can help your coworker with her sciatica pain. In case you are interested, you can also show her our playlist of videos for sciatica as well. Here is a link:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @bashkimbreznica3357
    @bashkimbreznica3357 Před 11 měsíci

    Great video thank you so much

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 11 měsíci

      Hi Bashkim, You are very welcome! 🧡 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @Lagalag31
    @Lagalag31 Před 9 měsíci

    I will no longer listen or to any other doctor. Everything you said are true. You explain it very well. You really have the heart to your patient you really care for them. You want them to be cured. More power and mote videos for sciatica.

  • @yvonnesmall5871
    @yvonnesmall5871 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Thank you Dr Dave from the bottom of my heart, I can't believe, all these years I've been harming my self with the wrong exercises, I am feeling much better since I stopped doing them. Thank you. Thank you God bless you and keep you safe and sound in Jesus name 😢

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před 9 měsíci +3

      Hey Yvonne, you are so welcome! We are so happy that we were able to help you! We appreciate the blessings!

  • @kingcass3453
    @kingcass3453 Před 8 měsíci +13

    I had a spasmed piriformis as well as a misalignment in my SI joint. It was 8 months of hell before I started watching these videos for advice! My doctors just kept throwing painkillers at me. That’s the NHS for ya

    • @greg9069
      @greg9069 Před 3 měsíci +1

      Lucky you got pain killers.. it was 18 months of begging for me and had to move states to get a constant supply.. I have stenosis and failed surgery so i think my sciatica is just permanent.

  • @tinalandrey5104
    @tinalandrey5104 Před 3 měsíci

    sciatica is something I dont want people younger than me messing with.. but your young you are pretty smart. when they make a devise that can make you feel my pain then the medical world will change.. but i can learn from you alot

  • @user-yr3ur3my9b
    @user-yr3ur3my9b Před 9 měsíci +1

    Yeah, I have a new right hip and new knee on the right side. I think I’m off balance that’s why I think it’s the sciatic off-balance. Somethings wrong some thing bad really seems like it is I’ve never felt something like this hurt ever. Thank you again for being there. Usually I hear you say that your clients some of them get healed without surgery. Fingers crossed. I’m doing everything you say.

  • @armi4276
    @armi4276 Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you Doc for your informative video. Wondering if you have answer to my question. I can’t do long walks because my back hurts. What should I do?

  • @alpanasardiwal1921
    @alpanasardiwal1921 Před 10 měsíci

    Hey you have explained it so well. Plz keep your videos on all lower limb problems correction by physical therapy , I will be great full to you. I m from India and believes in physical therapy the main treatment for majority of problems of our body then surgery plan immediately. Thanks I will keep following your videos now and on

  • @dianemedina5814
    @dianemedina5814 Před rokem

    Great info!!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Před rokem

      Hi Diane! Thank you so much for the kind words! We are so happy you found this info beneficial.🌟 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      czcams.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 🧡