Absolute Best Exercise for Sciatica & Herniated Disc- McKenzie Approach.

[@02jail]

I got sciatica last year February from lifting heavy rocks. Got progressively worse where my leg would feel numb when walking. Got desperate and found Bob/Brad. Literally after going through all their videos on the subject and applying their exercises, found rapid improvement in a short time. Now I can say I'm completely healed. These guys are amazing. Thank you

[@thaovovan6092]

You just exercise videos of Bob/Brad that completely healed?

[@amaryahu1980]

Exactly what I wanted to hear!!

[@ritulalchandani8555]

Wow... Congratulations... I m very happy for u.

[@diwaashanloganathan919]

Good bro

[@awiliafhidayati1397]

me too

[@mikemoseley3800]

I was diagnosed with an L4-L5 disc bulge in October 2020. The doctors that I saw gave me no remedy or exercise to correct the bulge. I had pain from my lower back to my thigh. Finally, I found this video and the MacKinsey video 2 weeks ago. I’ve been using these exercises for a week and I’m already improving. Thank you gentlemen for the great exercises.

[@musical_0713]

Are you really completely healed???

[@Nitzan_Arnon]

Yes i have the same buldge how are you now ?

[@mizuocean]

I have a high grade herniated disc. Could not do simple house chores or return back to work. When the pain woke me up at night I would watch Bob and Brad videos.I religiously did the exercises and saw a physiotherapist. At home I would do Physio in the morning and night. 3 months later and most of the pain has gone away and I’m back at work. Now I know why people with pain sometimes are diagnosed with mental health issues as well. The pain was real.But don’t worry it will get better. Have hope and Have patience. That’s what this life lesson has taught me

[@barryoneill1703]

Going through agony right now. Its good to hear your comment, its reasuring, Thank You.

[@titanhangman]

It really does mess with your head and I agree with you about that.

[@qasimyahya699]

@@barryoneill1703 hi, how are you now?

[@Olegtehbear]

5 months ago I had a herniated disc. I had pain greater than anything in my life. I was always unsure on those forms "on a scale of 1-10 how is your pain?" this was a definitive 11. It felt like someone was ripping off my right leg from my hip and fire was shooting down my leg. I would pop pain pills and just writhe in agony until the pain went away or I passed out. I had 2 epidural injections and in 6 weeks, 12 sessions of physical therapy. About a week ago my sciatica finally completely stopped and if it wasn't for this method I would not be as well off as I am today. When I was first injured I watched so many videos, read articles, and so many stories and I feel like, for what it may be worth, it's my turn. You guys and physical therapists everywhere do amazing work and gave me back my life. Thank you.

[@thawtar682]

Guys, you follow these two docs' teaching and do the exercises well! They are amazing! Got herniated disc 6 months ago and the pain was immense. And my doctor says he can introduce me to some surgeons rather than giving me exercises. I was quite depressed and found Bob and Brad. I followed their instructions and did the Makinze exercise quite seriously. Now I am completely healed (may be). I can even lift my leg while laying on the bed which is a very difficult task for people with herniated discs or sciatica. Cannot thank enough to these docs! They are like angels for me.

[@docbrown3139]

Guys I tried everything including exercises, stretching, going for walks (2hours daily, first 15 minutes was horrible I had tears in my eyes) went to a chiropractor, massages, hot springs, all these things helped but it didn’t cure my sciatica the pain always came back in short time. I didn’t want to get surgery because I read multiple comments how it made it worst. I had sciatica for 4 years it was so bad I couldn’t sit or sleep on a mattress I was sleeping on the floor (the hard surface made the pain bearable) couldn’t work or do ordinary things it was miserable to say the least. One day my friend asked me to join him for a boxing session. At this point I was desperate I thought it might be a bad idea but my arms worked so I decided to join him. We did stretches and exercises then a few minutes of punching bags and a one to one session total of about an hour. The next day I had tingling everywhere I thought I fcked up my body but then after a few hours, no more pain! It healed like magic I couldn’t believe it. After that I realized that I was doing everything wrong and that my upper body was where I had to focus on. That one session totally cured me and I no longer have it. I go for a swim time to time to keep my body strong. Also this may sound off topic but I cut out rice because it made the pain worst while I had sciatica, I had no idea i was allergic to rice so you might want to check out allergies and go over your diet. Vitamin C (pills did nothing I mean real vitamin C from fruit like berries pineapple etc) and black seed oil really helped with the pain. Anyways I hope this comment helps I know everyone’s different but for me the key was diet and upper body exercises. Good luck!!

[@what2904]

Than you for your comment❤ did the pain come back again ?

[@docbrown3139]

@@what2904 No I’m doing great! I do feel stiffness after eating rice (or gluten) so I completely avoid it now unless I’m a guest in someone’s home and they prepared food for me. I exercise 3 times a week, focusing on my upper body. Most of these videos show exercises that focus on the back or lower body that’s not where the problem is. Unfortunately there’s not much information online and I felt lost and miserable so I hope this info could help some people. Sciatica could be caused by many things, deficiencies, allergies, weight gain, weak muscles (upper body), bad/unbalanced posture (from weak muscles) even parasites. Going to a chiropractor is useless because it’s only temporary you have to build muscles to support posture or it does nothing. It’s ridiculous how the medical community approaches the issue, and so many could avoid getting surgery that could make things worst. For supplements I’ll like to add and recommend MSM flakes it’s amazing stuff even for pets. Really helps with muscle stiffness joints bones allergies etc. I take it with lemon water in the morning or before bed. Hope this helps!

[@what2904]

@@docbrown3139 thank you 🙏🙏

[@alejandrarivera1087]

@@docbrown3139do you use weights for the upper body exercises?

[@fionastevensondesigns8626]

I've had back pain for nearly 6 months, and though chiropractic helped it was always there. I started this stretch on Monday, it's Thursday, and this is the first pain free day I've had since November! WOW!!!! I can't thank you enough!!! I'm going to stretch like this everyday for the rest of my life.

[@ameyharal320]

Ask doctor before you do this for rest of your life

[@SanjaySingh-qt3rm]

How are you now

[@carolinehenry3844]

@@nicolasmorin9539 it’s not a push up, you are stretching your back.

[@robertkat]

I have backpain for 40 years, what's your problem ?

[@mohamedfarrag4490]

@@robertkat How do you live with that? I have it for 3 months already and It's really reducing the quality of my life, I move like an 80 old man

[@LatashaKoko]

Yes, you are the most physical therapist in the Internet. Thank you for helping humanity without asking for money . God bless you richly

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome

[@genesidorin1812]

I had a herniated disc for over 15 years and recently started to have sciatica all the time. After doing this exercise for two weeks it all cleared up. Now I just try and remember to do it once a day to maintain it. Thanks a lot for the videos.

[@my_universe1290]

How are you doing now?

[@ae3209]

Your comment gave me so much hope. Dealing with a really bad flare up right now 🥲

[@genesidorin1812]

@@my_universe1290 My sciatica has not returned, still doing the stretch a few times a week.

[@genesidorin1812]

@@ae3209 Hope it’s helping you as well

[@kennethokeke3389]

@@ae3209me too. Its hell

[@trinity9738]

Thanks so much. I have had excruciating lower back pain radiating down my left leg, due to a herniated disc, for 3 weeks. I have been going to PT for 2 weeks with limited results. I was in pain Tuesday night and found you on KZbin. I started doing the exercises every 2 hours since then. After 3 days I am walking without limping and am almost pain free. I have canceled me scheduled epidural injection and am currently searching for a McKenzie trained clinician in my area. Thanks again.

[@tonypaella]

I know your comment is rather old but maybe you'll see mine and respond. Were you able to maintain or maybe live a pain free life? Thanks in advance.

[@qasimyahya699]

@@tonypaella Hi, what about you? Are you okay?

[@fxwnnie1383]

it’s my second time having sciatica and it’s even more painful and intolerable than the first time...the first time i did pt for three weeks but it eventually went away on it’s own after a few months. i’m graduating hs in a few weeks and i’m terrified that i’ll have complications walking the stage or even getting ready on my big day. I watched and did exercises on one of your other videos and even though it was painful at first, i got immediate relief from two of the exercises, now i’m able to lay on my back with minimal pain in my lower back area. i’m going to keep watching these videos and do them everyday until i’m better! thank you so so SO much for this! my PT was an amazing therapist, but you two are definitely the best PT’s on the internet 😌

[@junelovell1189]

you two are the best: i'm 72, retired cop, stenosis of cervical/lumbar, carpal tunnel, blah blah blah. i search your site, follow your directions, which are consistent with those i receive from my local (and very good PT) and hey presto! pain free. thanks from SoCal.

[@SA-xq8rl]

i did your exercises for 4 months and my neck pain totally taken care off thanks.. :)

[@BobandBrad]

Good for you for sticking with it! Glad that we could help:)

[@jakethorne8336]

These guys the GOAT for real. 2 years of on and off pain, started doing this daily in March 2021 and I've been pain free since October 2021.

[@gamrtvshn]

I cannot thank you enough guys. I was pretty much disabled for few weeks and it had a big toll on my life, because I couldnt even go to work. As soon as I did those exercises I felt much better. And now its healing so really appreciate your assistance and helpful information. Big thanks to you guys. Subscribed for sure. 🙏👍💪

[@jlmplos]

I just wanted to tell you, God will bless you for putting this video on here. Following this video has kept me away from the chiro for the last 2 years. And I send people here to watch and learn from you. Thank you very very much!

[@angelahill7755]

I found instant relief this morning from one of their other exercises. From reading the comments section, I feel very encouraged that I’ll be on the mend after suffering so much sciatic pain after the last two weeks. Glad to know you are feeling fit again!

[@gigineff6047]

ok, you guys are the greatest! I began watching for tips for my husband who has neck and back pain and carpal tunnel. But THEN! I screwed up my back a few weeks ago by being overzealous about my new year's resolution to exercise more. I knew I pushed my limits when my back began hurting so I took a week off and did only yoga. BUT! I got worse one day to the point I could hardly move and my lower back pain was horrible. My husband suggested that I could have a herniated disk, so I checked out this video and all of your other ones related. I realized that doing my yoga exercises were exasperating my condition because of the forward bending. So I began doing the MacKenzie extensions every hour during my waking day, along with using our inversion table, sitting only with lumbar support, and icing periodically. It is day 3 and I am feeling some major relief. I must be on the right regimen, so thank you so much! I realize that I have not been diagnosed, but I thought doing the MacKenzie and icing and inversion would not hurt. I wanted to give it a try and if I didn't feel different, I was heading to the chiropractor. But things are looking good today, not 100% by any means, but I am more mobile and have way less pain. I have a brand new understanding of my back and which exercises to avoid and what to do when I make a mistake. I want to extend a big virtual long distance hug to you both!

[@BobandBrad]

Good work on helping yourself and thank you.

[@bluesing3082]

So glad I found this video; was in a car crash 7+ years ago which left me with extreme sciatic pain and immobility from a ruptured disc for 3.5 months. Had a real bad flare up this week for the first time in a long time (to the point of my entire right leg being frozen with my lower right back in excruciating spasms - all from standing up out of a chair very badly?!) and this move has sorted everything right out, I cannot believe it! So happy, thank you so much for making this video, you’re both fantastic!

[@lilred6688]

I’ve been living for months (maybe even a year) with what I thought was a tight hamstring. I’ve been going to chiro and working with a private yoga instructor and neither has helped. Your videos not only helped me figure out that it wasn’t piriformis syndrome but likely a nerve issue instead, but with only one round of the push up stretch from lying on my stomach, I don’t have any of the pain and tightness that has been haunting me. Thank you! I feel like I have a new lease on life. You guys are the best!

[@BobandBrad]

Good work!!!!!!

[@Proverbs--tx6yr]

God Bless you, what a gift✝️❤️

[@PoeticBostonian]

Omg thank you SO much! I have been in the worst pain ever for over a week now! I just did your exercises for a couple minutes and my pain is gone!! I understand that I might have to do them again but omg it's so worth it. I am so grateful that I watched your video. Especially since I am taking care of my husband who had cancer and falls all the time. I haven't been able to help him and now I am walking around my house with 0 pain! Thank you so so much!

[@liul]

It's amazing how simple this is and how well it works.

[@deborahschale6263]

Thank you for hope. I have few herniated disks in neck, multiple in back & one big one in sacrum for 23 years, I’ve been through every kind of help but no surgeries. I will begin your video advices today. I was scared of rupturing one if I bent back but you say to so I will. I do believe in miracles, you’ve given me a lot you hope.

[@YASSER9210]

not all heroes wear capes thanks a lot for sharing this awesome video

[@rezz438]

do you still have sciatica?

[@YASSER9210]

REZz putting two pillows under my knees while laying on my back reduced a lot of pain and doing theses exercises reduced the pain a lot sorry for my bad English

[@SevensMarkedSeven]

😭✌️ 😭🙏🏾

[@tinapeters5725]

This excercise is MAGIC, I could hard walk. I was sceptical, it worked, listen to Bob & Brad

[@katherineabad3335]

You guys helped me so much with my herniated disc. I cant thank you enough!

[@KK-gc5lj]

Go vegan.do yoga.🙏

[@KK-gc5lj]

@@Sai_2_30 just do YOGA

[@jamesbondinspector]

It works! Pain went away instantly! I have been limping for three weeks. Thank you!!

[@lynnraypardo4033]

Thank you, Thank you, thank you! I tried this in the middle of the night when my sciatica and related knee pain was keeping me awake and this worked like a charm!!!

[@laurisierens5763]

I sent your video over to my sis who complains of back pain 24/7. She has some herniated discs as well as sciatica, which I know can be very painful. I deal with both issues, but have more problems with cervical stenosis and herniated discs in my neck. Currently I am going to PT who has shown me the McKenzie technique. I must admit that I have seen a big improvement since I started and I have had this pain for years!! Amazing!! Thanks for sharing your expertise with all of us!!

[@IsleofWightBushcraft]

I’ve just herniated my disc, bad posture weight lifting, and I’m 57 now. You guys have really help and reassured me, especially your 7 signs your herniated disc will heal . Thank you so much guys. Have liked and subbed. It’s the least I can do.

[@pismorichy]

Hey guys, It has now been six months since my full left hip replacement, when the surgeon refused P.T. treatments you Bob and you Brad truly saved my life! after four months the workers comp. company allowed me to fire the jerk and I am once again seeing my local P.T. firm.. I really don't care how much I talk you up because if not for Brad and Bob I wouldn't be where I am at. Swimming a mile now in under 25 minutes and hiking straight up a local mountain in 45 minutes here in San Luis Obispo. Holly at my gym has also been extremely beneficial with her pilates mat class and her Ab Crunch class. God Bless you and all people you influence and heal.. Other than being Packers fans, (Go Cardinals! ) Your the best.. Rich Peters in Pismo Beach. ..

[@m144mantube]

Thanks guys! I've had nerve issues down my right leg for years, and difficulty standing upright in the morning. These exercises, that you've shared, have given me almost immediate relief!!! I'm SO stoked! Thank you!!

[@stormtraders]

I’m a 28 year old plasterer and i have a burning sensation right above my bladder with pain radiating down my leg which hurts my right testicle. I did some sciatic stretches and the light leg went numb after 30 sec. Do you recommend this exercise for me and did you also experienced pain in the testicle or do you think i have other problems. Thnx bro

[@titanhangman]

I've been struggling with Sciatica for a year and a half and this one exercise has been an absolute game changer for me. I finally got an MRI that revealed 4 (FOUR!) bulging discs and the demonstration with the bulging disc and how this exercise helps to push it back in is really helpful. Thanks, guys! Even if you're not quite the most famous PT's on the internet, you're stars to me and many others!

[@Jo2Lie]

I'm so glad, I have colleagues on the internet providing our patients with the right information!

[@cactustree505]

A car crash ruptured 2 disks and I was scheduled for spinal fusion surgery when I went to a PT who taught me the McKenzie Approach exercises. He tailored them for my ability and pain level, which quickly improved. I never had to get the back surgery! It's been 30 years!

[@lesschoenberger3070]

I had a ruptured L5-S1 injury August 2007 and found a therapist who had me do 200 of these pushups a day in 3 divided doses, I had my arms farther out than these guys show though. On the 8th day I felt a strange sensation after doing them but it was the disc pushing itself back into place so yes this really does work! I recently was doing a lot of work where I was kind of torquing my left side and it flared up again, didn't think it was my disc but last night did 160 of these pushups and it did help so it must be something with it. I guess that I really should do them every so often, not 200 a day but maybe 50 or so just to keep things in check.

[@asuliman2312]

Thank you guys. I have a lower back pain since almost 9 years. It got worse these last couple of months specially when I left heavy things at work or "bad posture". My left leg start burning and sometimes after a hard working day it used to take me 20 mins to get up from bed. Than I saw your video and I did this exercise plus tractions for a about a month. Now my back pain is almost gone and l feel like I gain sensations I lost in my left leg. It's too early to say It works 100% for me but i feel like recovering from an old and very penalizing pain. Thank you guys. I think you can be very proud of your work. You are helping a lot of people arround the world. Go on and give us all know.👍

[@angelapierred6461]

This exercise is the only maneuver that relieves my pain.

[@mikecrowley1887]

You are so generous to provide this help to people who do not know what to do ! You are a SAINT ! Thank you, Jane

[@hunnitbae190]

So, I found your videos a few days ago when I was in tons of pain. I feel so much better now, thank you!

[@nhatminhnguyen5230]

how are you now?

[@hunnitbae190]

@@nhatminhnguyen5230 Totally fine, thank you! I still do the stretches every now and then but I haven’t had this level of pain come back. I don’t think I could have driven myself to the doctor at that point, but now I’d almost forgotten it happened. So once again, thank you! People who post tutorials on youtube are the best :)

[@tgodbey86]

I have done this excersize three times today after 6 months of pain. Luckily I do not have pain running down my legs. I know it is a herniated disk from info from my chiropractor. It was painful when I sneezed or coughed. After doing this simple stretch a few times today, I am feeling the most relief I've had in weeks! Thank you so much for making your practices public! I will definitely be following in the future!

[@rasulali4690]

Damn im so in love with this intro! And the contrast between the unprofessional intro and professional doctors! It's so cool to live in 21 century! :)

[@danphillips6167]

I’m 49 have kyphosis and bad sciatic pain and no insurance so your videos very helpful. Thank you

[@SuperViljushka]

Love you guys, I thought completely opposite was the cause of my pain. I thought it's from bending backward... so I avoided that and bended forward to try to relieve my pain. I may not have that severe condition of hernia because I only feel pain after sitting, but trying your exercises has helped me tremendously! Thank you a lot!

[@JP-zh6qt]

Really works. Thank you very much. Unbelievable. You guys are the best.

[@MrLcdtv]

Hey! You guys solved my problem! I did this exercise for 2weeks and the pain went away from my leg. I noticed that i was very stiff in the lower back and one day i could litterly hear my spine cracking and it was a disc who wasnt in the right plase. Thanks again and keep up the good work. I will defenitly subscribe and like this video

[@harold8483]

Tried the Mackenzie treatment...works like magic...thanks guys for relieving my pain...not being able to exercise would be very tough for me mentally...so thanks again..

[@rabinezami]

Harold omg ur so right

[@rd-vw1lh]

I honestly feel like Bob and Brad saved my life. These two are definitely the BEST physiotherapists on the internet for sure!

[@bettyspaghetty4703]

I have disc buldge on my L4 that’s giving me sciatica pain and I followed this exercises. My latest mri result showed the buldge has decreased in size.. I shall continue until my pain is gone. Thank you guys! God bless !

[@drmwpn]

I meant to post this a couple of years ago when it happened, but you guys' videos on the McKenzie method actually helped me evade a lumbar fusion at the very last minute. My back was an utter disaster (two prior microdiscectomies/laminectomies going back several years), my hip constantly felt like it just took a 16" high-explosive shell, I was at a point where I had to wear a brace _even while sleeping_, had to go to ER for "hypertensive emergency" caused by off-the-charts pain levels, etc. Even showering or just using the can was a horrific experience requiring an iron will and supreme pain tolerance. The PT I was assigned to was old-school, really addicted to traction as a treatment for whatever reason, which wasn't really helping IMO. Out of desperation I started searching YT and came across your stuff and began trying it. My fusion surgery was fully scheduled for Dec. 21, 2018, but the neurosurgeon asked for a follow-up MRI the week before to determine where the disc fragment from my sequestered hernia had migrated to so that he could fish it out during the procedure. The results came back five days before my scheduled surgery; the neuro was surprised and said he saw substantial positive changes from the original MRI the month prior, and now recommended that I skip surgery and continue w/ PT instead. I did, mostly following these exercises. I'm nowhere near 100% and have accepted I probably never will be, but I'm 10,000% better than I was at my nadir, and can fairly easily do most all of the tasks I need to do on a daily basis. Seriously, thank you for the informative and helpful vids.

[@markb6295]

Me too....I was being scheduled for neck fusion surgery when a doc told me about the Neck book.

[@micahprincejoseph1314]

Q

[@vlsr71]

How are you now? Did you ever get surgery?

[@staceykell654]

I love Bob and Brad. Definitely the best therapists on the internet...in my opinion ofcourse!

[@faisalkhan-ue9tx]

ofcourse

[@TannerCLynn]

This gave me instant relief and I could feel my very lower back moving just by barely arching back from laying flat... I will continue to do this a couple times a day and see if it keeps improving my pain

[@riichobamin7612]

How is it coming ?

[@TannerCLynn]

Riicho Bamin fixed

[@riichobamin7612]

@@TannerCLynn that's nice man ! How long did it take for the effects to become permanent ? I am suffering from herniated disc as well.

[@TannerCLynn]

Riicho Bamin took me a couple weeks of doing it inconsistently. My problem was not nearly as bad as what it sounds like you have. About 6 months before I found this video though I had actually been almost unable to walk some days (limping and only being able to go a hundred meters before having to stop) because the pain was so bad but then I got a new and better bed than the shitty old futon I was sleeping on. That fixed most of my problem then this exercise kicked the shallow lingering problems away. If I am working out really hard for an extended period of time and am stressed with school it will start creeping back but then I just do these exercises a couple of times and it goes away. I am almost positive it has to do with something in my exercise but IDK what

[@PeacePlease.]

Quite right a definite thumbs UP from me!! OMG Gotta share this: I suffered from sciatica pain all of a sudden in 2014. I take wellness VERY seriously & believe in alternate / natural health remedies to the main stream medicating maniacs out there (!?) I started main stream physio-therapy because the pain would not go away & it started to terrify me - IT WAS INTENSE!! The crew at the physiotherapist were so kind and caring but their exercises HURT & made my pain worse, so I then began to do some research and found yoga stretches that I tried & felt better - I quit the therapy, improvised/customized the yoga stretches to fit me, and started my own yoga routine, (which I do every night b4 bed to this day.) EXACTLY what you recommend: The cobra stretch, and bending backwards - SO right for sciatica!! I would highly recommend the cobra stretch, just like you'll show, and instead of bending backwards, here's what works wonders too: Make a cylinder pillow (by filling wool / cotton into a large cotton sock - Works like a charm!?) place it carefully where the arch of your lower back (the dip between the buttocks and the back) meets the bed so you feel as if your back is bending backward as you lay on it (fill pillow more if it doesn't feel like you're bending backward, & less if it's too full & strains the back too much) - legs bent, not stretched for the most part. (Another cylinder pillow for the dip between skull and neck is suggested, or simply position a soft pillow to fill that gap) Lay like that for a while. I do so every night b4 I fall asleep, to keep supple and sciatica free. Try it, it CURES SCIATICA & KEEPS IT GONE - PLUS IMPROVES BACK JOINT PAIN.

[@spirala_andromeda]

2 years later - my back healed thanks to this video. Thank you guys!

[@rashmikaira]

Did you had herniated disc?

[@spirala_andromeda]

@@rashmikaira Yes, I had herniated disc because of a failured hand stand. Doctor said my disc just pop out and I can’t excercise for 6months. I was in pain for 8months tho :( Physiotherapy in my country is very poorly practiced (doctors are unconcerned and have careless attitude) so I started to do research on the internet and this channel helped me a lot. They have many videos about this disease :) probably everything finally healed just because I am still young and the disc is more flexible and moisturized in this age.

[@rashmikaira]

@@spirala_andromeda was it protrusion or extrusion and which level L4 or L5?

[@spirala_andromeda]

@@rashmikaira It was an L1-L2 disc extrusion (at the very first day my handstand accident happened I needed to go to hospital due to inability to move)

[@rashmikaira]

@@spirala_andromeda so you didn't had surgery?

[@mayanksharma3452]

Love and respect from india, sir I recover with in week by following your advices now I feel a bit discomfort in my back instead of deadly pain thanks alot 🙏🏻

[@nicholascremato]

I appreciate how human you both are.

[@johnpothala3449]

thank you so much bob and brad. I used the mckinzie method that you have demonstrated on many of your videos for close to 2 months (even a little bit helps for example 3 or 4 standing mckinzie pushbacks after sitting down) I am so happy and very grateful to say that the numbness and tingling had gone from 100% to 1% in 2 months ..now 8 months later that pain and numbness is almost 0% and I have to actually remember that I had a disc impingement sometimes just to make sure I dont bend without bending the knees as well. My impingement actually affected the Femoral Nerve as the logic remains the same I just used bob and brads pushups for sciatica and noticed the immediate relief that they mentioned so I just kept doing the mckenzie as often as I could and It completely solved. amazing when excercises actually work.! thanks again! 2 neuros and 4 orthopedics that I consulted before seeing this video could not help me, you guys did!. I love youtube!

[@cremebrulee4759]

About 20 years ago, I had herniated disc that was causing me sciatic pain. A combination of a nerve block and doing a series of the Mackenzie exercises allowed my disc to go back in place. To me it was a miracle, because the exercises were very simple. Some of them were basically laying on the floor with a pillow in a certain position.

[@mrlast7745]

No operation nothing?dud u really fix that

[@Jordan-ln2ef]

How long did it take to fix?

[@brookemiller7230]

This exercise has improved my sciatica pain 100%. I do it several times a day. Thanks so much! There are no McKenzie-trained therapists anywhere near where I live, unfortunately.

[@Bob-np9xi]

I really didn’t think this would do anything but like wtf,I did it for barely 1 minute and my back feels night and day better. just wow

[@andreaforce9850]

Stuck at home during social distancing with new sciatica that needs physical therapy. Thank you for sharing your expertise on KZbin. I’m going to do (but not overdo) this until I can get back out there. And, if it works well, I may just keep doing it.

[@vivekluvdeathmetal]

Try to avoid sitting

[@garrypower6744]

I have been suffering for the last 6 weeks with pain down my leg and numbness. I found this video yesterday and within one day of doing these exercises I have improved at least 70% already. So thankful I found this and excited to get back to running and competing in the very near future. Thanks guys, you're truly awesome!

[@rashmikaira]

Is it healed now with these exercises?

[@NoName-qm6vj]

Unbelievable....worked at first time.my lower back pain went worst but leg pain went away...ive had it 3 weeks. Ty so much...

[@NoName-qm6vj]

physicaltherapyvideo no not yet. Its definitely much bettet at work. Ill check it out later. Cheers.

[@tessatsai8524]

Thank you so much for explaining this and showing the model with the disc - that has helped me understand my new diagnosis so much! I can't tell you how encouraged I feel by your herniated disc and sciatica videos - I feel like I have hope! I am doing the exercises now and am trying to find a good PT in my area trained in the McKinzie approach. Thank you

[@diggdogg5378]

This helped me so much. I first saw this video a little over a year ago, I had herniated L5 S1. I could barely move my right leg without feeling seering pain . After a week of practicing this exercise I was feeling better. I was back in the gym within 2 months. Although I still have occasional discomfort and pain its is 90% more functional than a year ago. I get cramps in my calf and tingling in my leg. If I do to much work or exercise It gets worse . But you have to do the exercises and have a good physical therapy

[@rashmikaira]

How is it now?

[@Christine310]

Within a couple of days my severe bladder problems disappeard. Brilliant!

[@Nancy-pk4mz]

The best exercise to relieve sciatic nerve pain and cure Sciatica. bit.ly/2DExRvj

[@asimplewasteman]

could be dangerous - sciatica and bladder problems! my dr said it can lead to paralysis v dangerous! get it checked out if still problem

[@SibylDreams]

I have visited a Mckenzie clinic where they taught me how to do this exercise and I must confirm that it does miracles. I had a ruptured lumbar disk and had tried everything. Chiropractic, disk decompression, physiotherapy. The pain was still there preventing me from having a normal life. In the Mckenzie clinic they explained to me that if I do this exercise every two hours, my body will begin to heal itself. And that it what happened. Though I have to say, the cause of our illness is always psychosomatic. It is important to feel and release the suppressed anger and stress which is one of the main underlying causes of this pain. Lower back pain is actually a defense mechanism from our subconscious to distract us from the emotional pain that we feel unable to face. Keep strong people. I know how maddening this pain is. Use the pain as an opportunity for reflection.

[@brainded653]

This gave me hope, thanks gal

[@lambertlambofgod5316]

Yeah they do a great job, I wonder how our profiles are meeting saying we watch same videos nice picture of you. How long have you been watching them?

[@MrJameen]

you guys are so amazing,great..God bless you...you guys really doing something for humanity....proud of your work

[@andreiloghin]

Guys, you are amazing! This comes from a guy with a big L5-S1 hernia who is following your advices. They work! One wish I have is if you can show us a few more videos with a bit more advanced McKenzie techniques. I will be waiting for them. Thanks in advance.

[@kierrabee]

The visuals you guys give will have a 3 month old understanding. This is perfect

[@ivanshnel9732]

✔️.

[@aalmaskri]

to every one ....i use to have very bad and painful in my disc over 5 year and i have visited many hospital who they just advise me to do operation on only and after i have follow the exercise this they provide i become a normal and all my pain disappear . i advise every one to focus on what they provide and follow their advise because they know what they talking about .

[@S3m1R85]

Thanks a lot gents, tried it and felt results straight away my numbness and pain moved much higher on my leg. Will definitely be doing these exercises every day, I've been looking for this for years. Thank you once more

[@loftsatsympaticodotc]

I have been suffering left leg and hip pain after carrying 2 buckets of water up some steps 2 months ago AND had almost for sure such extreme sciatica I couldn't walk (about 3 years ago) but after 24 hours in hospital, it relaxed. I only suffered sciatica which lasts a week or two occasionally, but now it's been 9 weeks. So I tuned in. When I get time, I'll research more and may try this. Thanks for reading :-) (I feel better already)

[@LeeDee5]

Lofts Sympatico I had sciatica for 2 months and these videos have saved me.

[@carolsartor282]

I went to a Mc Kenzie trained PT, who introduced me to this exercise. It really helps!

[@mourningsword98]

Just wanted to let you guys know that using these stretches every 45 minutes combined with a brisk walk every 3 hours got rid of my pain in two days. Thanks alot!

[@buckJuddson]

but all joking aside , this exercise has given me my life back . I spent over 1 year out of commission until i found this exercise . The first time i tried it i exhaled and my lower back cracked three times , So loud that it scared me . But after that initial pop i was instantly more mobile and far less pain .. If anyone out there is suffering from lower back pain , this is the miracle you need !! Just make sure you don't have a blown disc , this stretch would only make the ruptured disc worse !! I went from being confined to my recliner , to working again in just a few weeks after learning this

[@ashe984]

Joshua Wow idk what causes my Lumbago Sciatica.

[@RPQueenEntertainment]

Oh wow Joshua thats good news I was diagnosed just July of this year of a herinated disc. I been going to therapists and spine doctors. I have tingling and numbness in my foot. I be glad when it goes away.

[@kimpanella1565]

I dont have pain down my legs but was told i have some bulging discs in my lower back. My pain has started to come back more and more regularly with each time taking a week or more to get my regular life back. My pain comes from the side of my spine and its like my muscles are super weak. I dont know how to strengthen my back enough to prevent this from happening and trust me if doing this helped you and I am now thinking I need to do this to see if i can get some relief. So happy to hear it helped you Joshua. I’m hoping it helps me too.

[@buckJuddson]

@@kimpanella1565 awesome just remember breathing is the key here . Every breath you take will relax your body . Eventually you'll have a sudden loud crack . Also remember that tense muscles will prevent you from realigning your spine so consider visiting a massage therapist !! My girlfriend is a massage therapist in training and between her and this stretch I'm now almost completely healed . You can also start walking every day that will help strengthen your core and realign your spine . Good luck and sorry for your pain , believe me I understand..

[@gowthamadari2029]

joshua same i was suferring it from months the first time i did it my back cracked and gave me pop sound but after there was instant relief and now this is my second day i pain which i had is going away slowly

[@brayaancastaneda3726]

I know you probably hear this alot but may god bless you for this information. Maybe there are therapists out there saying, "Why would you provide this information for free, you're taking business away" in some sense. Both of you gentlemen are heaven sent, I also love the attitude and approach as the "best therapists on the internet" which I agree with lol. God bless you both.

[@kehcat1]

You guys are the best physical therapists on the internet!

[@newguitarist29]

of course.

[@michaellacher8812]

I have the same exact thing....bulging disc between l4 and l5.....I am a server in a busy restaurant.....some nights I can barely make it to my car......have you fixed this or is it still a problem ?

[@waqasjutt2533]

physicaltherapyvideo guys i have a pain of disk slip between L2L3 sufring from last 9 months. tell me the best exersice tht cover this problm.

[@rosshastie8642]

I had the exact problem you're suffering from when I was 18, and at 21 had a partial discectomy to remove the bulge, this improved the pain significantly and with exercise it became almost unnoticeable at times. Now at 31 its starting to return a bit, so unfortunately from my experience it is something you just live with and have forever in some form.

[@mercury7831]

Kudos for the video content! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Franaar Breathtaking Motion Formula (search on google)? It is a smashing exclusive guide for Curing Sciatica minus the headache. Ive heard some super things about it and my work colleague after many years got excellent results with it.

[@Kathleen555777]

You guys are the BEST ! i've been told i have sciatica and it's frustrating because i don't have any numbness or tingling down my leg. lifted something too heavy over my head and pinched something. i have pain in my low back, about L4, running into my right buttocks that''s where the pain stops, my buttocks and right leg muscles tighten with every step i take. i've tried ice and pain meds which only offers temporary relief. I just tried this exercise and it is the first time my calf muscle relaxed. YAY ! i wasn't sure where to start or what was causing the pain, but i did know if anyone had the answer it was Bob n Brad. Thanks guys

[@Kathleen555777]

kept doing these exercises and this past week absolutely no pain ~ it felt so GREAT to stand straight, walk straight ~ i'm going to continue doing these and work on strengthening ~ You Guys Are the BEST ! ! !

[@foxtrot.uniform.charlie.ki2824]

"I've done it both ways, Brad" - Bob Simply awesome

[@kualarompin589]

You can get better people, so don't give up hope. I had sciatica few months ago, and now I can walk, sit and sleep, basically pain free, just sometimes discomfort in lower back area. I remember it was a living hell when I woke up with sciatica, I couldn't stand, I couldn't walk, I could not sit, and even laying down to sleep it was painful and I knew when I wanted to stand up, it would be a hell of pain. I remember crying and screaming in the middle of the night because the pain was so unbearable. You need to do the back exercise. It might be painful at first but it will go away. So don't give up.

[@LeeDee5]

Kuala Rompin Bandar Blackout this was also me, I couldn’t walk or sit for 2 months but that back stretch was my savior. It takes time and patience but it’s worth it.

[@terricrones519]

Thank you so much for the great advice! The sciatica exercises are amazing! I feel so much better!

[@gleegigi]

I tried doing press ups after watching your videos, but my back was so tight I wasn't able to bring myself up more than a few inches. I was feeling a bit hopeless when I saw the wedge pillow that I originally purchased for my acid reflux. I lay chest down on the wedge pillow for about 20 minutes and my pain is 50-60% better the next day. I've been doing this every night for the past week and my sciatic pain is about 90% better and I can do press ups afterward . I don't know if it has cured my problem but at least you've help me ease the pain. Thank you so much!

[@theodoreroberts3407]

Thank you. I've got that problem (degenerative disc) and I have used those exercises for many years (I don't remember where I learned it). Do you have more for the higher back (above L5)? Because doctors don't seem to know how to deal with chronic pain. Every day, all day and night. I hurt so much I feel that I'm loosing my mind sometimes. From 1 to 10 how is your pain today? About 25! Just learning that I have to live with this for the rest of my life is daunting! ....and I'm not the only one, many feel the same way.

[@lydiajusticekimball4829]

I have been doing these exercises for several months. They are great and I have so far been able to avoid surgery. Thanks Bob and Brad!

[@angelaspaintings]

My goodness. Thank you for the explanation!!! I’ve been waking up with excruciating back pain and my chiropractor home depot taken an X-ray and said there wasn’t really any issue with herniation or anything but man it hurts and I’m thinking it’s mostly from poor posture. I also have slight scoliosis now which is new. I’m hoping this helps me!!! I don’t have sciatica but I’m going to try it anyway

[@sirsicd]

You guys are the GREATEST!!! I've been suffering, and with this one exercise, in five minutes, I'm able to get on with my life! Thank you so much!!

[@trishlilyhorn]

These two remind me, just a little, of click and clack the car guys. I loved click and clack. I’m from the Midwest and they have that feel too. Thanks and love the videos.

[@barbarareich7242]

this video was very helpful. I had 2 hip surgeries and a spinal fusion a few years ago..its easy to do and the best I saw for my condition.thanks guys..you helped my siatica

[@andrewr19851985]

Amazing. I can't believe how good I feel after 6 months of pain.

[@lifeslessons9889]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this information. What you explain is greatly received and totally understandable. I've been following some yoga stretches in the reverse bend as you too have suggested. BUT for me the explanation with the disc and ball has been wonderful for me . I've spent pounds over the years in various forms and therapist . The exercises have worked for me .... The popping of the ball shifting back into the disc space has clearly worked ...this very evening in m now in 95% less pain !! I've struggled for years . It's working for me ...I'm the proof !! Great job you guys !! 👍

[@drifella]

Hi Bob and Brad, your videos help a lot. My lower back pain is gone, but I still have tingling in my feet. How can this go away too? Should I rest or keep on doing the exercises? Thank you

[@advmaheshsomnathkhedkar6161]

Hello Namaste🙏 Iam Mahesh from India, I have a back pain in lower back for last 3 years and now its all in the knees of both legs. I have runed a huge tests of blood and alao MRI, but every thing was normal in reports 3 yrs earlier, but now new MRI shows a slight bludge in L4-5 level and Vit. D3 is 14 which is below defeciency and B12 is 100 and uric acid is also very low. Now i had told by doctor that no surgery is needed but he asked me to inject pain block for no reason. Pleas help me through this brothers it will be a great help......And U are really Most Popular and best Physio Therapist on internet, Thanks a lot

[@zoeygonzaga3253]

*Bob removes "nerve"* Brad: That feels better!

[@J.G.817]

I am kinda relieved now about worrying if my sciatica is going to heal,it is just like you said,alot of my pain in my leg and but has subsided quite a bit,at first for about 8week I could barely walk.I still have some pain but more than anything my back has really started hurting. Thank you guys for getting me motivated.🙏

[@LeeDee5]

I had sciatica for 4 months and after doing this exercise I started seeing a big difference in about a week and a half until eventually it completely went away. Remember you might not even feel significant relief in a week but keep going at least for another one.

[@faisalsaad7460]

How many times you did this exercise on one day

[@LeeDee5]

faisal saad about 3 times a day, I did in the mornings, afternoon then before going to sleep.

[@LeeDee5]

Shaq reading a book Looking suggestively cheering for you! This is an extremely painful condition that I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

[@faisalsaad7460]

@@LeeDee5 thanks for your reply, on one round let us say at morning 40 is enough?

[@luisalfredoacostaurgelles940]

Just wonderful, been searching for "sciatica stretches in bed" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Venayden Wanillian Method - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my colleague got excellent success with it.

[@jeanettesdaughter]

It’s yoga. Stretch and hold! Focus on the spine and the core and the quads to “ centralize pain.” Great information.

[@rolandfredrick1774]

Thank you DR RORPOPOR HERBAL on KZbin for curing my PID sickness....

[@fusiontrainer3885]

Thank you for these exercises and instruction, especially the progression. I love the bulging disc visual. Great teaching tools!

[@nuclearbunny6116]

i suffered a herniated disc about 4 years back from sports and workout. I was in pain for three solid months wit the sciatic nerve pain. After doing workout, last week ... the same pains came back, but not as strong, still very painful but not acute. I've been using 3-4x daily the exercised my previous physio therapist gave me .. still no release .. and then i tried your video, i had some mild relief. I'll keep trying this exercise.

[@nuclearbunny6116]

Thank you! A few weeks after using these stretches, keeping mobile and doing what I could ... The pain subsided :) I can now wake with little to none pain and go about my day normally. Thank you!

[@KityKati]

Luv u guys! all ur vids & information is so good, thank you. I was told to go for PT but its a bandaid. I am going for massages and finding it extremely helpful for my pain using less tylenol and it should be covered by medicare and all insurances. I think it calms the agitated nerves and releases muscle tensions and SO MUCH MORE!!!

[@AxionBastard]

So wait you think that PT movement that you can do for yourself anytime is a band aid while lying there and having someone passively massage you is a permanent solution?

[@timbat4899]

You guys rock!! your style, interaction, ability to sync communication and inject with interruption with no concern fear the other is disturbing or threatening the presentation is amazing human dynamics. So impressed, fantastic team work and product.