5 Best Sciatica Stretches for Piriformis Syndrome - Ask Doctor Jo

Sciatic pain can be caused by a few different things. These are my 5 favorite stretches for sciatica from a tight piriformis. See more piriformis syndrome stretches and exercises: • Piriformis Syndrome St...
The first sciatica stretch is a figure four stretch lying down. It is a great stretch for the piriformis muscle, and you can modify it if needed.
The next stretch is a knee to opposite shoulder stretch. This stretches the piriformis in a slightly different way, so it might feel more comfortable than the figure four.
Then there is the trunk rotation in long sitting. This not only stretches your piriformis muscle, but it also stretches your trunk and low back, so if you are having some pain there too, it might be a good one for you.
Now you will do a modified pigeon stretch. Sometimes the pigeon stretch is too difficult for people to get in that position. This one slightly changes the tension, and makes it a little easier to get into.
The last stretch is a seated figure four stretch. This is great if you don’t have time or the place to lie down on the floor. It’s also a great alternative for people who have a hard time getting off the floor.
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[@christoal6418]

Great job thanks

[@yvettestanton1475]

AskDoctorJo I have been having lower back/hip/buttocks pain from sciatica. A doctor recommended your videos and suggested I try strengthening core. Which of your videos do you suggest I start with? Core, sciatic, hip, they all seem like they would be helpful.

[@usillinder]

AskDoctorJo I have been having pain in my lower back on the right side that travels to the right upper front side of my right thigh. The muscle on that side of my thigh is visibly larger than on the left side. It burns so much when I go any distance that I am afraid to walk too far from my house. I have seen a physical therapist but nothing has changed. Help please.

[@fouziafouzzzo7072]

Hi.Thanks for this important video.I have a question. It is about the rotation .I can not rotate my body.I can not turn my pelvis"basin" and I have a difficulty and a pain when I want to get of my bed or to twist my body .

[@fouziafouzzzo7072]

And also I scare a lot about doing exercises or any other mobilisation .

[@RaNd0mGaMeRzZ]

can't believe I'm having to watch this at 23 lmao

[@markgalvez7234]

bro I thought it was just me

[@SABINASHAIK]

Bro I'm 23 too

[@SABINASHAIK]

And I'm suffering a lot with the pain

[@courtneychatterton5838]

did these at 23, still doing them at 24

[@Cynnerprayer]

i’m 19😭

[@ShyBoyPunchin]

I cant believe im watching this at 17 and I weigh 130 pounds 🤦‍♂️

[@grahamsmyth5224]

Can't honestly thank you enough. It's 3:30am here in England and woke up at 2am with horrible pain. Nothing has ever taken the pressure off like this and I'm about to go back to sleep. Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@aspirantsverse6254]

@@AskDoctorJo when to do these exercise before sleep or in the morning

[@letmedream84]

@@aspirantsverse6254 I usually do it 2 times a day when it still hurts and 1 time a day just to keep the routine when I'm fine

[@aspirantsverse6254]

@@letmedream84 thank you

[@drbratinshankar5141]

👍👍

[@julianaoloo4788]

Thank the almighty Lord for you.The exercises were magic.

[@blayzach]

It's amazing that a 7 minute KZbin video can be more helpful to me than my clinic, thanks doctor Jo

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Glad it helped.

[@somebodyhastosaysomething.7009]

I second that my health system in the UK is crumbling.

[@WeeSmokey]

@@somebodyhastosaysomething.7009 Al second that x2

[@Swordonator]

Prob cheaper too

[@raphaelalbert8110]

@@somebodyhastosaysomething.7009 And now the NHS are a joke!

[@andreak3507]

Been feeling pain and tingling for 3 months nonstop. I started these stretches a week ago and I am finally feeling better again. I can't believe it

[@nilaavibes7942]

Still have tingling?

[@andreak3507]

@@nilaavibes7942 nope! Haven't felt it at all.

[@nilaavibes7942]

U got herinated disc?

[@stephaniegarner2228]

How many times a day did you do the stretches?

[@scarface7807]

@@nilaavibes7942 you having tingling sensation.....? Is it continuous non stop Or like mine.... I have pain and tingling sensation when i start walking..... Its been with me since 1 month....

[@OriginalAlbert]

I’m 19 and I had no clue what it was until today. I went into a rabbit hole of trying to aid my problem here and your videos really helped. I’ve been in deep pain for so long and it’s a big relief. Thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@olapayerhin3863]

It's 3am and I'm doing these excercises right now, cause it hurts soo bad 😭 Thank you, relief is unspoken!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@natashajones1342]

I'm watching right now as well Ola and it's 2:56 am. It's certainly helped relieve the pain for me today. I'm hoping by doing exercises right before bed will help ease the pain in the morning when I wake, which for me, is the absolute worst pain of the my day. Thanks Doc!

[@bianca4485]

Lmao me too. I've been ignoring the pain so it hurts a lot when I work out

[@johannafriedt6362]

Natasha Jones I have the same issue getting up in am is the absolute worst, have to square myself, hobble to kitchen to take painkiller then I can do couple things physiotherapist gave me to do. I have right side entire leg into foot tingling too. Ache is debilitating. Have had for too long.

[@robthurston9676]

Immediate relief for something I have been going to the doctor for. DoctorJo can feel good about herself. She's leading a purposeful life like we all should.

[@cordapya570]

I had pain for years went to massage therapy a lot of time and nothing happened , this exercise has instant relief. You're awesome!

[@saifaddeenal-manaseer6325]

I find it crazy how people can struggle for years, even with medical care, while the solution to their problem is simple and out there unknown to them.

[@UnysseSanchez]

Same here .1 year palang saken sobrang hirap po dinapo ako makakilos lage takot na takot nalang palagi ako maglakad ksi onting pagod nakirot sya sobrang hirap sa gabe ang hirap matulog lalo na pag malamig sobrang kirot 😭

[@YO-SOY-ABSOLUTO]

The problem is that the therapist know how to solve the problem in just few time, but since it's their business they want to earn as much money ask they can with each patient... this the cruel reality😢

[@georgekaw3235]

@@UnysseSanchez pls comment in english, marunong ka naman mag english, so everone will understand your valuable comment.

[@marygracebarbosa5389]

I am now currently in this situation, I already had this suffering for more than a week.. it is very painful.. I cannot walk properly I cannot do my work properly.. I took a massage theraphy but it didn't work.. it still painful.. I have to try this routine until my pain relief thank you for the guide doc🙏 God bless

[@christinec.7917]

When I have pain, I always go to your videos. You make getting older a bit easier. Thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome!

[@K9Mike]

This video just changed my life. I don’t know why these stretches have never been offered to me in 45 years of living, and a good number of different doctors I went to, seeking relief from the chronic pain that has plagued me for a 4th of my life. Glad I finally found them. Thank you so much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@oliviaaurellias]

I just want to have a good night sleep, dear online class! Either they put too much pressure for me to have acid reflux and now they came in piriformis syndrome :")

[@JDXOGG]

Does a tight piriformis cause duck feet? I see so many ppl walk with their right foot turned out. Mine is starting to a lot. Also. Why is it always the right foot?

[@DrDaniMarieDPT]

Thank you! I’m a physical therapist too and my mom just called me about sciatic pain. Explained how to do a few piriformis stretches to her over the phone but sending your video to her now because I’m sure she will need a visual! Thanks for your help, Doc! #DPTlove

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@kaleeouderkirk9315]

Thank you so much... I’ve had pain for a year straight since giving birth to my daughter and this just gave me instant relief. I cannot thank you enough! ♥️♥️♥️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@1986tanu]

Thank You Mam..I was having severe back pain..these exercises gives me pleasure 🙏🙏

[@itnilles]

Thank you so much! That figure 4 stretch especially is a game changer for me! I have been having horrible sciatica on my left side from lengthening my stride while running and almost as soon as I did that stretch, I could feel some relief!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! Glad it is helping.

[@shoaibhassan5049]

Tried it while watching. Instant relief 🤩 Sad that i have seen this video 2 years after you posted and am suffering from this Sciatica/Piriformis problem for last 6 years. Thanks Doctor Jo ❤️👍

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jesuswarrior8191]

Sweetheart make sure you keep at it and keep it stretched I am 60 years old and have not been able to walk normally for over 6 months from this horrible pain. A lot of it comes from sitting too much. So happy that you found the relief I'm going to try it also!

[@Sandra-sy5cr]

@@jesuswarrior8191 Do you have an update? Did the pain go away?

[@bilbowaggins8967]

3:22 this stretch gave me immediate relief! Thanks

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@gayathrilalith7954]

Thank you very much Doctor.This excercises gave me immediate relief.

[@rohitmittal8196]

Yaa this is magic

[@imansyahirah9936]

MY GOD! my other 25yo friends are busy watching Kpop, kdrama things right now while I am already busy with all pain relief exercises 😢

[@Shaniflewog]

25 Male here, please tell me it gets better, sometimes I feel like I'll never get better 😩

[@kenwidmeyer7605]

I'm very grateful for this video, it has brought tremendous relief from the misery and suffering I was enduring.

[@1986Unlimited]

These work so well! Piriformis tightness can make me feel lethargic but after doing this, now I feel full of energy!

[@jonathanneuman758]

I think you are awesome! Ive been knocked out by piriformis pain for two weeks now. Im gonna try this tonight!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thank you!! I hope they help!

[@jonathanneuman758]

AskDoctorJo they did work!!!!!! Thank you Doctor Jo you are my saviour❤️ This morning I could finaly stand up straight!!!!! I now subscribe to your channel👍🏻

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped, and thanks for subscribing!

[@heleneg525]

I'm glad you're feeling better, Jonathan. But know that you might have piriformis pain for a long, long time. Just make the stretching exercises part of your daily routine, and you should be pain free (from someone who knows).

[@dianaoliva8496]

Omg I have been dealing with it for 1 week now...aahhh....so painful!!!!😩😩😩😩

[@christopherwebb3228]

Each stretch hurts my right leg when I’m doing it. Like the pain is in my right hip and it just travels down my leg. What stretches should I do so it won’t hurt ?

[@SheisEileenLang]

I have lost all my weight, muscle mass and fat which has increased the amount of pain I feel in my back to my legs. This doesn’t loosen the tightness in my butt (yet) but I can feel the stretch. It’s been so painful for the past 8 months and I wondered why I was not getting relief from massage 😩thank you for this. I will save and continue these exercises daily. Hopefully the tightness will go away.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@feuerrader88]

Hi!! I have a similar story. I've lost muscle mass in my right glute and part of my lower back, I feel pain in lower back, butt, and some localized pains in my leg, ankle and even in the sole of the foot. I've been dealing with this since June 2022 and of course like in your case the tightness in the butt is really annoying. Some days I feel like everything is ok, but most of the days are bad.

[@anabella4166]

I was diagnosed with Piriformis Syndrome a few weeks ago.. It’s so bad I’m now in a wheel chair because I cannot bare any weight on my affected leg. My doctor has me on Steroids (Prednisone) right now which is definitely helping, and I’m starting Physical Therapy next week.. But I’m DESPERATE to try anything that will help me!! I’m 28 and I have a 2 year old son and he’s been so upset and acting out bcus he hates seeing mommy in pain and that I can’t run around and play with him anymore… It makes me wanna cry just writing this.. I’m so desperate to be mobile again, I havnt walked in 3 weeks and I cannot wait for the day I can walk and run around with my son again! So I will DEFINITELY be trying these stretches starting today!! I Pray that this helps to give me some relief!!

[@harmonyL]

💔Hope you’re feeling better

[@fathimaameerah9188]

I immediately felt a great relief by the first stretch!!!

[@jimgolden886]

me too thanks so much

[@aenjels]

Thanks for this, I really like your videos, the way you break each exercise and ensure people understand and therefore do it correctly. It shows you are a pro. I like that it is all relaxed and simple in the delivery

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@Spotnik63]

These are great! It makes so much more sense to see an actual demonstration. I just can't follow static pictures!

[@poodledog8479]

Thank you for this video.... It helped me. GOD BLESS.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@suganyasuganya4528]

@@AskDoctorJo thank you doctor

[@fennytheresia8205]

Hi dr Jo, i'm from Indonesia I think i have sciatic pain, it's been 1 month It's really painful when i'm sitting down for the certain time especially during wfh. I can't check my self to neurologist because they are in hospital, and it's not a safe place for me during this pandemic. Is this exercise same with physiotheraphy? How many days should i do this exercise to make this pain gone? Btw thanks for making this video God bless u

[@louisaltmire3313]

Thank you Dr Jo. . . I had been suffering for 8 weeks from piriformis pain. I saw very little relief from PT. I've been doing your recommended stretches for just four days and I am clearly feeling better, by the day. I can't thank you enough. You are amazing!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome. I’m glad they are helping.

[@papi-sauce]

R u fully healed?

[@pruthvi1799]

Did it completely go away

[@louisaltmire3313]

@@pruthvi1799 Yes, completely. Thank you!

[@daminidas9904]

Hlo Dr. Jo I HV these same symptoms Full of my left side of the body from hip to thigh and sometimes full leg and even I get back pain and shoulder pain little down of the shoulder , these all symptoms have only to the left side of the body. But I really don't know what's this and how to come out of this pain. By watching some same symptoms of videos I got to know little. I have not yet consulted the doctor. I mostly get this pain by standing or sitting or sleeping really feel horrible that time and I don't understand what to do. Can you please suggest me what should I do and which will be helpful.

[@neetar2634]

Same here

[@drmorriskmashandure7776]

Omg ..it's doing the magic . Have been suffering for 5 or so days n was helpless

[@seanm.4653]

As another DPT who uses the same 5, I’ll endorse it.

[@sima4185]

I was in so much pain this morning. I did all these stretches for 30 seconds, three times on each side. I felt so much better afterwards. The pain is gone. Thank you so much Dr. Joe. I can now focus on my other daily activities.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@mariaallen9679]

Helped ease pain immediately, just doing half of these in the middle of the night during an really acute episode of sciatica. Very clear directions... thanks!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@carolyn3746]

You are SUCH a blessing! I am so glad I found this clip! I have been in agony for days!

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@judemoreland]

You are amazing; I have been crying in pain for 3 years and you have helped me. xx

[@nicolespurgeon5052]

Thank you! These stretches provided so much relief for me. 🙏🏻

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@MelissaJetzt]

I haven’t been doing my yoga classes in the last few weeks due to on and off work travel throwing off my routine. I started feeling the pain. This fixed it! I realized how much these simple stretches we usually do every class are so important! Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they helped.

[@bpdgr8]

Thanks again for such a great video!!! Is there some exercise that makes this muscle strong, or these stretches on a daily basis, make the piriformis loose? Also what role does gas play, i passed it out 3 or 4 times, doing these exercises and it subsided the pain as well!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks! Yes, I have a video for exercises too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3zRmoeFgJx7h9U Not sure about the gas part unless it was just bloated type pain.

[@ultrakool]

I've had PS so bad that the leg on the affected side would just give out when walking. these help

[@Kavehthebkacksmith]

I have developed most of these stretching movement incorrectly somehow by myself.but with ur scientific explanation I am doing the moves correctly .tnx doctor pain relief

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jamesowen418]

Same here. I think I just stumbled across these exercises by trying different things until I found something that worked for me. But thanks to your video I have a couple more stretches to do and the instruction to do them correctly. Thanks!👍🏻

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome. Good luck!

[@unknown__1957]

This is useful!! I am suffering from a year and till now it’s so painful it doesn’t have a medical treatment just a pain killer help for a certain time only !!! Only massage and exercise help for this pain this pain is mild to moderated !!! Just love this video and plz tell me how many time we should do this in a day?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! Therapeutic exercises can be done 1-3 times a day.

[@mswilson1531]

Thank you so much for this video. My leg has finally stopped twitching and the pulsating spasms are much lighter after doing these stretches. I’ve never been so happy to get pins and needles. 😂

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@jessieo9677]

Thank you doc for this video, it helps me so much with the pain! I've had this pain for 5 years, and just realised it's a kind of syndrome. My parents keeps on dismissing my complains about the pain as a mere sore muscles, only last week they allowed me to go to therapy. The therapist told me about this syndrome, and here I am, learning about these streches to ease the pain while waiting for my weekly therapy session💜

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome.

[@Irsi_Montero]

Omg i really hope these help me i am in pain🥺 2nd time it happens to me working out and its horrible😭

[@int3grity]

Thank you Dr Jo! These stretches are amazing.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@JackLivesTogether]

The issue I have is my hip pain is SO bad, I can't do the pigeon stretches.

[@graemebrowning1069]

Great video. Simple, well explained and demonstrated and very effective. Thanks.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@TheBr20042003]

I have been doing stretches for that muscles but wasn't sure if I was doing it right. Went to get a massage for the first time today and the masseuse text me this video. She said this was one that she felt like it fully demonstrated the moves to get relief.

[@dennisarlan3564]

The second one really works wonders..for me..(knee pull)..Thank you for this video.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ancientknowledge525]

I'm having inner and outer thigh pain groin pain - and outer thigh pain. Also buttocks pain when walking a hill. When I cross my leg it doesn't want to un cross. I have a number of issues from connective tissue issues. 😭 It hurts my groin doing number 2. I'm having to do full body strengthening.

[@polianasweden]

This felt realy good, thank you! I did it for Sciatica but it helped my knee too!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@johannafriedt6362]

Dr Jo how often should I do these exercises daily? I sit behind computer 5 days a week 8 hrs a day and I have severe pain in pelvic bones, down into buttocks continuing in right leg into foot with numbness in right leg and on occasion lately in left leg. I am trying to stand when keying sometimes, do stretches while seated, I find your video with the 5 stretches very beneficial. When I have to get up in middle of night it’s awful the pain I have to endure as well when I 1st get up in the morning seems everything is locked as far as muscles are concerned, it’s excruciating pain to make it to kitchen for water for meds. Appreciate your response😊

[@AskDoctorJo]

Therapeutic exercises can be done 1-3 times a day.

[@johannafriedt6362]

AskDoctorJo thank you

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@thawkins426]

Thanks Dr Joe, this has helped me

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@leenacrono]

I just had this pain.. And first thing in my mind literally "I need dr. Jo's vid"

[@lylianmunoz3856]

May God continue to bless you❣

[@samc7336]

Instant results!! I hurt myself at work lifting something heavy and twisting while bending down. My mobility hasn’t been the same since with deep pain mostly in left thigh. But I did these stretches for less than 15 mins and i felt much more normal than I have in a long time. I’m never ignoring stretching again thank you very much.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@Peleski]

Thank you. For me definitely the last one, as I can slightly tilt to make sure I'm getting the right muscle

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@sarahbethsstitching9937]

I had no idea my piriformis muscle was so tight. I have sacral joint disorder and to be comfortable I have to sit on air waffle cushions and sleep on air waffle mattress overlays. But lately I’ve gotten into a. Bad way where I have been getting spasming in my right buttock. I know know for sure that this is my piriformis muscle. I realized how tight it was when I did the figure four on the right side I could barely get that leg up but the left side went up no problem. So if I stretch this out every day morning and night should this keep the piriformis muscle in better shape. How long does it usually take to get it to calm down. I do notice my hips are at different heights which I know can affect sacral joint issues.my doc is considering having me fuse the sacral joints. Will this make the piraformis syndrome worse

[@alettagracesmith2845]

Thank you! These exercises really help. My question is, I have had an issue since my car accident 11 years ago. Is there a way to be completely healed or is it something chronic i will have to live with?

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! It really depends on what is causing it. Have you ever tried going to physical therapy for it?

[@yogaanddoritos6738]

I know this video is old so I don’t know if you’ll receive my message. But I’ve been dealing with this piriformis pain for months now and I have went to a chiropractor. But what seems to aggravate it the very most is any time I go for a walk it hurts so much the next day and it’s causing big knots in my calves the next day as well. Can you tell me why it’s doing this and if I should continue walking or not??

[@joeyjguerrero]

You literally saved my butt! 😉 Thank you! ❤️ felt so good. Relief at last!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@saikaushik8529]

Was the relief permanent Joey?

[@joeyjguerrero]

@@saikaushik8529 I still have to do this stretch every other day because the sciatic often feels tight for some reason. I do drive a large truck for work. I wonder if there’s a connection...

[@meggymoo1707]

Holy hell I can't believe the relief I felt with these stretches. The pigeon stretch felt so good! 😳I felt like my old self again after doing these. I think I need some physical therapy! Thanks Jo ♥️

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@shandonmeadows8620]

Thank you so much! I wish you were nearby so I can go and see you in person! This is so helpful especially for someone whose physical therapist recently retired, who also happen to be the best in the area with a long waiting list. You showing the stretches and putting it out there to the public, is a very selfless service and as I am, I’m sure we are all very grateful for this video! Thank you, Coming from a disabled veteran with a fake hip, and extreme lower back issues! Thank you for the awesome video!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@mswilson1531]

How’s your sciatic pain going?

[@siegeaye]

Hi there… for the figure 4 stretch, I’m not flexible at all, so wondering, could I use the wall to push my leg back without using the ‘belt’ to pull my leg back???

[@morenanglaagan2833]

It's so helpful. I was actually performing the stretches you are showing while watching the video and it helps a lot though it's painful.

[@captainawesome4622]

My piriformis was twitching like a muscle spasm or something. It didn't hurt, but it was annoying. These stretches really helped make my arse calm down

[@welcomewellnesscoaching4043]

Love this info - very helpful! Thank you so much :)

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you’re welcome!

[@ninadpanda8208]

I have subscribed.. Thank you sooo.. much for putting up this video. I was suffering excruciating pain and could not even sit or stand without acute pain. After just 10mins of stretching i was able to sit stand 100 times without a single pinch in my sciatica. I still have that pain when i try to bend my upper body forward. Can you please provide me link to cure that part please.

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks, and you're welcome. I have several other videos that might help with sciatica. You can find them on my channel: kzbin.info

[@anitarussum4590]

Thanks a million! Bless your heart!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks!

[@ssentimental]

Hi doctor Jo. Nice video and thank for the video. May I ask if sciatica and piriformis syndrome will fully recover naturally please?

[@x99rarecandy]

1:02 Your explanation made me laugh so much haha Also - thank you for this, I used your other videos as well. I realize I had nerve damage and your videos will continue to help me !

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@yashasvigaming5800]

Respected mam when I do these exercises I feel to much pain and numbness in lower side part of my left leg . these exercises r very effective for my right leg for reduce sciatica pain plz mam help me plz

[@tacmaster7887]

this video is amazing made me feeling like I could turn my hips for the first time in years with no pain !

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks! Glad it helped.

[@benpar8120]

I walk roughly 5 miles daily, but I start getting siactica problems on my right hip approximately half way through the walk. Do you have any quick stretches that I can do when I am outside? ( No, I don't want to stop half way through/ shorten the walk )

[@Swordonator]

These stretches are like magic

[@Radmxray]

Thanks Dr. Jo. I've been dealing with horrible pain for 6 weeks. I really believe it's piriformis syndrome because I have no pain in my back. These stretches really help.

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome.

[@ricardasjurdonas2164]

Amazing stretches, back relief straight away!!

[@JM-vj7we]

Dear Dr Joe THANK YOU!!!!!!! Yesterday i was in pain as usual for the past 2 years. In the evening i did the exercise to align my hips (my problem is on my left pirifomas). I was in too much pain to do anymore. In the middle of the night i did the induction exercise. The area popped...... I stood up & walked away pain free!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did the induction exercise will sitting on the toilet crossing my arms place my fists on each inner knee. I pushed out with my wrist & in with my knees. Maybe this can help someone else who is suffering from the same issue. 🧐💕👍🏾🥰🙏🏾😘💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@AskDoctorJo]

You’re welcome!

[@bobbybanks123]

Wow. These stretches literally had instant results. I have had the pain on and off for a long time. I just assumed I pulled something. I found out later it was due to sciatic nerve. This was the first video I tried, and I literally can’t believe how much better it feels. Thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@MisterRhul]

Hi, can you post the link for the sciatic nerve stretch pain when caused by herniated disc?

[@whigsbitch]

This just changed my life. A life long back pain sufferer thanks you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@vigneshsrinivasan5094]

Hi, i got this from back strain, now my back strain is gone, but still facing pain in left leg for past 10days, it will completely cure or is it permanent?

[@palmettomom3]

HI! Thank you for such great videos to explain the stretches. I love the purple pillow. Would you mind share what kind it is and where it can be purchased? Thank you!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! The pillow is called The Womfy, and you can purchase it on Amazon here: amzn.to/2VB0wKA (affiliate link)

[@samm9993]

I have this severe pain after my leg workout. I usually occurs since my right side is weak but this time it has been intense. These exercises have relieved my pain to much extent.

[@alimoosa6062]

Dr Jo I am keep having pain from the right side of my back to my right heel while I am standing And also feels like my right upper body is tight too Which one of your video would help ?

[@AskDoctorJo]

Did you have an injury? Have you been to the doctor? Unfortunately, that could be few different things.

[@alimoosa6062]

AskDoctorJo yes I was involved in a crash, a person rear ended to my vehicle.

[@AskDoctorJo]

What did your doctor diagnose you with? Unfortunately, I really don't know what it could be for sure without getting to evaluate you.

[@alimoosa6062]

AskDoctorJo they said there is a nerve compressed near the neck and surgery is a very risky option I am not in U.S I will manage to contact you for evaluation if that’s okay When I am back in U.S You videos helps a lot But Sometimes it’s confusing and If I end up doing the wrong stretch, than it brings the pain back

[@alimoosa6062]

AskDoctorJo by the way dr Jo that was the last stretch that I ended up causing a lot of pain in my back I am attaching the link, the display pic on the link, that was the actual stretch, and all the pain was back again, the pain is like someone is pulling the muscle inside kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYPHiZp7h9GGl8k

[@carrengraceguillena2006]

THE BEST! It's like the pain was never there! Literally instant relief!!! ❤ Thank you so much Dr. Jo!!! ❤

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@akmalmehmood6618]

Awsome ❤️

[@AskDoctorJo]

Thanks!

[@Thebestenglishexperts]

Hlo mam Last monday while doing deadlift in gym suddenly i got pain in ryt hip from that day i feel pain in my ryt hip as well as in ryt calf nd feet so is this exercise is gud for me ???? Or i do some others i consult with therpist nd he say its because of muscle strech so can i follow your exercise or u hav some other exercise on ur channel rply me mam

[@Thebestenglishexperts]

Reply me ???

[@cathyleposa-petraud8054]

Thank You so much, THIS is Fabbbmazzzing

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome, and thanks :-)

[@cathyleposa-petraud8054]

Wow, I already noticed some improvements - especially that now I can manage doing lots of little bits, but often whilst in seated position too. Many Thankssss

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome! I'm glad they are helping.

[@Buddha_noblepath]

Thanks a lot After practicing for 7 days 90% pain gone Love from India

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@tcshy1903]

I did these and it completely relieved the pain in the back of my thigh/butt area! Thanks!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're wlecome!

[@sujeshvs2091]

Dr im suffering from my left leg pain in some times ,because of nerve pressed by disc ...this stretches are usefull me

[@Orchidmami]

Had really bad lower back pain that was keeping me from walking and my doctor told me to start doing these. Now I do them once a day, first thing in the morning when I wake up and sometimes at night before bed. My lower back pain hasn’t returned since. Thank you!!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@AskDoctorJo]

You're welcome!

[@Joycie1130]

severe sciatic pain (back (stenosis) thigh, groin, knee and shin) x 2 months... no help with acupuncture or PT yet.... although massage of buttocks in area of piriformis helps me stand up straight for a while! (haven't stood straight up in these 2 months!) I'd like to do these exercises but embarrassed to say i can't bring my affected leg up high enough to cross my leg over. Anything else I can do? Thank you.

[@daydream1066]

Been dealing with this for years, since I initially injured my leg working in a bakery. It got so bad my leg was dead weight by the end of my shift I couldn't walk on it without my left giving out. I had to quit the department for my current one (best choice EVER!) but now I am having issues again... I know this is what is going on and I'm sure my doctor will agree too when I describe this to him when I finally see him for it next month. I'm giving this a go and hopefully this might help a little bit! I'm only 23 and I don't want to end up not being able to walk at all when I hit 40!