10 Surprising Things To Avoid With Herniated Disc & Sciatica

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck discuss 10 surprising things one should avoid when they have a herniated disc and/or sciatica (sciatic pain).
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[@zro.tolerance]

1. Avoid sitting for prolonged periods. If you have to sit, use a firm chair and get lumbar support. @0:29 2. Avoid Yoga (especially hamstring stretches) @1:45 3. Avoid soft couches but if you have to, always use lumbar support @2:38 4. Avoid bending and twisting movements (e.g. shoveling) @4:44 5. Avoid sit-ups especially those that curve your back (which is most of them). @5:13 6. Avoid sitting and bouncing situations (e.g. ride along mowers) @6:00 7. Avoid weightlifting. Maybe you can only do curls and bench press. @6:38 8. Avoid sleeping in too flexed a position e.g. fetal position. Try to straighter and put something to support the gaps in your back. @7:15 9. Avoid prolonged bending @9:56 10. Avoid vacuuming @10:44 YOU'RE WELCOME!!

[@zoeygonzaga3253]

thank you!!

[@samanthandlovu8044]

Thanks

[@Tommasi0310]

Bob & Brad's 10 rules for life.

[@CortneySalerno]

Now that I know from an mri I have a herniated disc, this was helpful like so many others. I would have loved to try the row machine. Plz do another video breaking down exercises you can do and can't do.

[@ironcrosstrainingltd6482]

🙏💪

[@truthwarrior122]

I'm suffering a herniated disk right now, these guys saved me tons of agony, and a trip to the hospital. You guys are a Godsend.

[@marydecker2562]

They are!

[@pubbets7290]

Me too! I just discovered them and this tip alone with the rolled up towel while sitting - wow. I'm doing it now and it's the first relief I've felt in weeks.

[@truthwarrior122]

@@pubbets7290 I also found another channel that showed me a special exercise where I lay face down on my pool table with my legs dangling, and I lift them up and down. I was so weak at the start I could barely do one. That was last year, one year ago. Now I do 100 in a row super easy, 5 times a day. I also don't sit down for long, as I play pool most of the day. Than I lay down. Sitting is very bad for your back as you push out your disks. Good luck! I hope you find a solution, and don't take pills! I took pills for a decade and they almost killed me. I was bloated and felt terrible. Now I am in the best shape of my life.

[@Mansoor_Ali]

I got a bulding disc 2 months ago. How is your back? Are you fully healed or is this going to be with me for the rest of my life now?

[@truthwarrior122]

@@Mansoor_Ali I am perfectly fine. I don't know what a building disk is. I just did the right exercises and stopped sitting for long periods of time. I hope you will be okay. Pain and agony are not fun and these guys on this channel are amazing.

[@oshun301]

You’re absolutely right about yoga bending and twisting forward making the herniated disk worse. Thank you for making me feel validated regarding that.

[@farmface]

Just stick with upward dog, its great for your lower back

[@carlaeskelsen]

@@farmface Cobra is awesome.

[@carlaeskelsen]

🐍

[@johnnyrodriguez276]

Dude at your local chiropractor they'll recommend that one and other exercises they'll hand you a paper with that specific yoga pose it's confusing one says do it and the other says don't do it who are we supposed to believe?

[@reiduron9991]

try pilates

[@jsii4086]

I'm a 36 years old 6'6" man with spinal stenosis, 2 bulging degenerative discs and bone spurs in the the thoracic and lumbar region. I wanted to thank you for y'all's videos!. They're very informative and important for people dealing with lower back and spine issues!.

[@ThonColinFilms]

Same here! How did you manage yours?

[@stormshadow_3000]

As someone who suffered a 4mm posterior herniation at the L5S1 level, I agree with avoiding all those movements while in the recuperative/rehab phase as the pain subsides and the disc inflammation eventually goes away. It took up to 2 years to be pain free and fully functional yet long car rides or just sitting during a 2hr plus movie would cause flare ups...the only way, now after 10yrs post herniation that I keep myself pain free is to have properly and gradually developed the muscles of my lower back, hamstrings, buttocks with deadlifts, squats, and yoga...all with very light weight or just body weight-assuming you are slender--until you create a strong core, a very strong muscular belt that has helped me get back to enjoying all activities and sports like before my injury. So, as I do concur with the avoidance of those 10 movements, you cannot just give up and accept limited mobility for the rest of your life. You have to fix the problem that led to your herniation in the first place; and that is underdeveloped musculature responsible for proper sustained lower back extension under load....your body weight or your weight plus what you are carrying. We are talking about a mechanical alignment issue as well....posture posture posture. I found that differences in pelvis alignment or even a difference in leg bone lengths are also root causes of lower back herniations. Whatever the case, our modern culture of sitting all day has led us down this inevitable road of a weak underdeveloped lower backs. If anything, we need to squat more and not less....deadlift more not less...just look at KZbin videos of the third world squat where most people in the world squat all day to do regular daily activities. We lost this ability but we can make our body remember because we did this squat normally as children and it was a normal strengthening posture of our backs. Well, just thought I'd share my own wisdom....these are pearls folks. Make of it what you will. Peace. God bless.

[@sidneyaarmstrong]

@ stormshadow, just curious, if you swim, how has that helped your back? This back pain is aggravating, the pain is one thing, but the impact it has on my life is driving me nuts. I am a dancer so to be away from the studio is driving me cattywonkers

[@lalendevela6357]

Thank you for sharing. I think what you've shared makes more sense than the video (sorry physical therapy guys), especially how you've shared movements that they have actually discouraged. I agree that some of them may be dangerous if done incorrectly but done correctly and maybe even with supervision, might actually not only reduce but heal the herniation and sciatica..such as doing yoga. Appropriate yoga poses is what helped heal my sciatica.

[@zXJulianXz]

but deadlifting and squatting should only be done when fully healed and with supervision of a responsible and experienced spotter. It's so easy to do them both with bad form, you can easily end up back at square one.

[@pamelajones8047]

Absolutely. Plus when i was in Japan years ago that's what everyone did when they congregated.. they squatted

[@wellesradio]

Did you opt for a microdiscectomy, or was that not even an option? I'm on the fence about the procedure, but still want to exercise and do strength training.

[@carmenbannerman1056]

Nothing like sneezing when you have lower back pain. Its killer.

[@abradolfhonkler9287]

Indeed. That eldritch horror you experience when you feel an oncoming sneeze is something no one should ever have to go through.

[@thebestyouwishyouhad]

Or laughing.

[@salondrapoole2469]

I couldn't sit flat on toliet man i never had this and pray i don't get it again

[@vanessabaeza7504]

Oh man I feel like I have to brace for impact my body just wants to collapse on itself when a sneeze comes through

[@midnightlondon3439]

Good thing I have middle back pain... can't imagine

[@Lucy-vg4dp]

When standing at the kitchen sink ( either washing up, prepping food etc)....if you open the under counter door, your knees take up the space where the door front would be, taking some strain off your back. It really does help, especially if you suffer with lower back pain.

[@leannfaber206]

I knew it!!! I’m 5’0 tall. I can’t sit on anything and my feet touch the floor. I have specifically asked my orthopedist and physical therapist if this is aggravating my back. Both said no. And I damage myself every time I sleep. You guys are nailing it! Thanks so much for your video!!

[@xERRRAHx]

Great information... I am recovering from what I believe to be a herniated disc and sciatica. The bulk of my pain was about 2 months ago. With severe pain lasting about 10 days. However after taking the prescribed medication and lots of resting laying flat on back I began to feel better. No gym for about a month. Now there is no constant pain, however I do get spurts of sensation down my leg occasionally when standing or walking. I am seeing a chiropractor to assist in re aligning my back and relieving stress/tension in my lower back and nerves. I have returned to the gym. But being very smart and picky and cautious in the excercises I do, as to not re-aggravate it. But actually assist in recovery and preventative maintenance as well. I look forward to eventually being back to full go, but that may be a few more months. But at least I can function and move somewhat normally and comfortably.

[@falanadhimkana8644]

Hey, how are you doing now??

[@pcmanaddict7795]

Bob and brad.... the 2 most famous... physical therapists... on the internet

[@lucyjohnson2387]

Firstly you guys are adorable. Secondly you have told me more info in 10 mins than my dr or any of my physios have told me in 6 years. And the waist pillow sounds like a godsend. X

[@jycfrnkl]

A car ran a red light, hitting mine when I was 28 so I've been in and out of physical therapy for 20 years, had back surgery and continue to have challenges. I found this very helpful, subscribed.

[@mariamarino138]

Same here, three car accidents, first at the age of 23, fractured L5, and I’ve never been the same!

[@paulone805]

Same in uk

[@rambows9876]

1. Sitting long term 2. Certain yoga stretches 3. If sitting, sit with lumbar support in a firm chair 4. Avoid bending and twisting 5. Full sit-ups 6. Avoid riding a lawnmower 7. Avoid weightlifting 8. Avoid sleeping in a flexed posture 9. Avoid prolonged bending 10. Avoid vacuuming

[@The08171993]

Thanks!

[@carlos52321]

Thanks 🙏

[@prettykoka9507]

How do you stand up after lying down or sleeping?

[@kreeba5220]

Well done.

[@Amy_Stanmore]

@@prettykoka9507 slowly. Very slowly. I roll. I do it away from people so they don't see me at my worst haha So very slowly

[@crocodiledondii]

I have just developed this herniated disc problem and I must say I'm sure glad to have gojnd the 2 most famous physiotherapist doctors on the internet. Thanks for your help and suggestions, which I will immediately start implementing.

[@juliecramer7768]

Can’t thank you enough. Had a fusion 30 years ago and started hurting a couple weeks ago. I needed these reminders. So easy to get careless.

[@pjuiliano]

Thank you guys I learned so much,. I can't afford therapy with my herniated disc so I'm learning so much from you guys thank you!

[@kaw8473]

Ironically, stretching is what has set mine off in the past. I do sciatic friendly resistance exercises now. It's a breathe of fresh air seeing professionals making KZbin videos that isn't similar to misinformation on TikTok.

[@riamacey3641]

Whats your resistance exercises?

[@jamesraj8762]

Thanks a million for your videos. I have recovered of sciatic leg and back pain in 2 days after following your videos. Before that I suffered 4 weeks with no solution. Thanks. Thanks for this great service to humanity.

[@potter6407]

one thing worth mentioning about both of your videos are the demonstration that both of you do to show what exactly u are trying to say (though at times u undergo slight pain and hurt sometimes) . thank you for your efforts.

[@sharonalbeebailey4715]

I am 2.5 years post surgery for sciatic herniation. Yoga was highly encouraged for my recovery by my surgeon and PT's. As a matter of fact I contribute my recovery to yoga. It was so beneficial that not only do I continue to incorporate a practice daily but I became a certified yoga instructor to share my experience with others. I can appreciate what you are trying to do here but I encourage you to open your mind and explore the yoga avenue a little more before making the statement that yoga is not good. Best wishes to you!

[@baharehotadi7544]

Really great advice! I've been suffering sciatica every day over 6 month , nonstop pain everyday ,since yesterday and finding your channel,I've been doing everything you said and after 6 month I don't have pain ..I can't believe it ! A big relief..I'll keep doing all you saying ,thank you so much ..All the best 🙏

[@sabinabastola8371]

Bahareh Otadi did u recover completely?

[@baharehotadi7544]

Sabina Bastola It helped me so much in that time but I started going to gym 3-5 times a week and since then my back pain gone but still doing sometimes these stretches ! It helps ,you should try it .Hope you get better soon 🙏

[@arsh4dkhan]

@@baharehotadi7544 hi how are youu now?

[@edumotivate3592]

It's nice to know you are recovering very well. Take care. Keep exercising related to this. Protein intake. Nice sleep as well. Take care.

[@BilTekinYT]

@@baharehotadi7544 what kind of exercises did you do in the gym to heal your back pain?

[@alisonrogerson3143]

Great welcome advice. I’m having my first ever attack of sciatica & I can’t believe the pain! You are both so cute! Greetings from Scotland 🙏🏻

[@paola9761]

Do you still have sciatica.??? or did it go away ?

[@thedouglasmethod4914]

I am from Scotland also

[@isaiahrogge]

I’m 19 and I’ve had degenerating disks for a few years and I don’t have a herniated disk but these tips have helped me out so much. Thank you guys you’re a lifesaver

[@the_alchemy_method]

Wow. I never knew people had these level of problems that young

[@humblejunks]

​@@the_alchemy_method Age is the main reason doctors don't bother, and I feel it's a big reason "that's rare in younger people" is still believed. It's likely just willfully overlooked. My first explosive lower-back pain was at 21. White hot pains after one misstep over a boulder, then days later, fine. Doctors said I was being dramatic, as I was too young to have back problems, but my back and I are very acquainted with shooting pains in that one specific spot after so long of being ignored.

[@melanieshaw7577]

@@humblejunks I’m 27 and just herniated a disc but have had low back pain since 21. Everyone always says “oh you’re young/fit/healthy!” And never said that prolonged pain would lead to a herniated disc one day. I also used to do weightlifting and coached gymnastics, likely not too helpful.

[@TheAbandonedAccount7]

​@@the_alchemy_methodi was about 22/23 when my disc bulge began

[@normaarredondo5464]

This is so very good information for me with a lumbar herniated disk. I have done physical therapy and it helped alot but staying committed to doing the PT at home has been challenging....Your explanations really help me to be mindful of what I need to avoid doing and why I need to commit to my PT at home.

[@abdulhakim3357]

Thank you, My wife feels a lot less pain, when I started sharing your advices to her. God bless you both.

[@AkosuaFire]

Abdul Hakim what a sweet husband!

[@TropicsLil]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! I’m 59 yrs old I’m experiencing the excruciating pain of sciatica for the first time in the past two weeks. Your videos with exercises and tips have helped me so much! I’m still in pain, but I’m improving a little bit every day and I’m getting physical therapy to help.

[@TrishGroves]

Thanks, Bob & Brad, I'm 'recovering' from an L5/S1 herniation, and your videos are simply excellent. Great advice, delivered with your own unique style. A special shout out to Lonnie too.

[@Jewels1573]

These suggestions all sound more like how to keep from injuring your back in the first place! I do not have a herniated disk, but sever SI pain (right). Low back and other joints too, but the SI pain trumps everything. These exercises you to say NOT to do, have hurt me since I was young and people thought I was just complaining. The sit ups, twisting sit ups, certain stretches - OUVCH! I am really glad the 'no pain no gain' school of thought is (for the most part) is no more. Thanks for the videos. I appreciate that you go fast, but not so fast that we can't follow what you're showing us.

[@cedriccottage2070]

Thank you guys! 3nd time with herniated disc, third time with hell of a pain, unable to sit etc and your advice helps in managing the condition, knowing what helps, what to do what to avoid and it helps to guide the expectations as well. For anyone with the condition, even if walking a lot etc, if you are unable to sit, expect that 2nd condition will follow which is also painful, in the same area, but it's different kind of pain. Don't worry and cary on with walks and gentle stretching, it will get better over few days.

[@bealynn2258]

Until I vacuumed first time in 3 years...I WAS ok/stable with a very bad back since age 25 and Now age 61. ..Now in agony for a week!! Had to go to ER!! Therapy next!! All because I vacuumed a new apartment!! Lesson learned!! No more vacuuming!! I will pay someone etc... Day #8 finally getting Beginning of healing/ pain relief. 🙏Praying for Healing soon!! 🙏Bless you all here for your own situations. 👍👍💕

[@obeyyah2520]

Thank you and May God give you relief.I'm in more fear of the pain as it feels like l feel it coming. I haven't had this pain in about 4 years. I'm on pain meds but l ran out of muscle relaxers and omg l remember now but I'm Praying to Dear God please spare me.... God Bless You Ma'am.Amen.

[@fdpcpbargasandreijosem.1803]

Thank you so much for these tips. I've watched a number of yours on this topic. I'm still on pain meds but you emphasized important points I will follow. I'm a physician, but am no PT, so thank you. I do yoga and weight lifting, so laying off those for a while. I agree with some of the comments here that when you're pain free, it's good to do those but with proper form to strengthen certain muscles and prevent recurrence of injury. I think people won't know sciatica until they feel it. So let's just all be strong and keep pushing to a good recovery. :)

[@new2Metoday]

Thank you two! You gentlemen are great! I have been suffering with sciatica pain in my right buttocks down through the ankles for over a week. The chronic pains brings tears to my eyes. Pain pills only put me to sleep and when I wake the pains are still there. I notice in your video when you list the 10 things not to do, that is where my pain problems are excluding vacuuming. I do use the iRobit cleaner. Due to a right hip and right knee replacement I sleep with a pillow between my legs while sleeping in a fetal position. I am going to try the pillow under my legs. My worse pains are when I try to get up in the mornings, I can't stand to walk across the floor due to the pains. I use a motorized wheel chair for distances and a rollator around the house. I will try putting a lumbar pillow behind my back while seated. I do a lot of prolong sitting because of three herniated disc in my lower back. Walking with or without the sciatica pains is difficult. My Cardiologist do not recommend back surgery because of CHF and other medical challenges. I am an eighty year old female.

[@diannacunningham172]

Carol Carroll Hey Carol! Another perspective on sciatica and nerve pain can be found from this guy! I’ve had great luck with what he says! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hF7TiHiFe9OIorM

[@exploringbiblicalendtimes779]

I like how you guys do your videos. When I had thought I broke my ankle when jumping into a six foot dark drop I needed help. I was worried cause of the swelling. So I found you guys and the both of yous made me feel good cause your personalities are not too serious but more playful. Eventually I found that nothing was broken.

[@riiiky]

OMG BEFORE WATCHING THIS I LITERALLY FINISHED DOING SOME YOGA POSES THINKING ITD HELP MY LOWER BACK 😭😭 ugh and it def made my back hurt more

[@cedargrey4265]

Look up yoga poses for herniated discs - they avoid inflection (bending lower back). This suggestion by them was very vague. I have a slipped disc and doing slipped disc safe yoga has helped to build my core strength and alleviate lower back pain. If you can, talk to your own doctor. But there’s some great videos on KZbin for safe yoga

[@tomdrahos7739]

Hello there. Further to that first reply, check out Celest Pereira yoga for herniated disc. Her routines are really helping me.

[@MERALACXBACKINGPAN]

Same

[@CortneySalerno]

Look up the McKenzie method. This goes over safe poses and stretches you can do, such as Cobra

[@balajisubramanian9940]

@@CortneySalerno herniated disc is a very general term , cobra is good only in the acute phase and is deadly during the chronic phase

[@MrRecica]

Hi, I think one important thing missing from this video is an explanation about whether someone with a herniated disc needs to avoid these for the rest of their lives or just during the initial healing and rehab stage of injury. I didn't hear the distinction in the video

[@phampham2004]

The rest of their lives i think

[@MrRecica]

For me it was just for the 3 months I needed to heal. After that I gradually worked back up to everything I did before. But I don't push myself as hard on the squats and deadlifts. Every injury and everybody is different

[@bastedulce5576]

Thanks to these guys, finally after 6 months suffering from sciatica, this really help me. In 2 weeks time, No more pain right now..

[@BobandBrad]

We are so happy to hear this!

[@TheNewVie]

Thank u so much. It’s so important to know what u shouldn’t be doing. None of my physios or ATs have taken the time to explain. Thanks so much!

[@charlottehayward5943]

I just was hospitalized with a herniated disc and my legs just quit im now taking water therapy. Thank you for your video. I was doing everything wrong.

[@pavlinagargova]

Would it be possible to make a video about how to keep in shape with herniated disc? Miss going to the gym so much and been wondering what can I do!

[@wearedisturbed]

Any non flexion bodyweight exercises are good, if a exercise is causing pain, it's too early for you to do it. Squats if you feel no pain, lunges, hamstring curls with a resistance band, calf raises, pull up, bodyweight rows, push ups, dips. Anything on a dip or pull up bar is good since there is traction also. But you probably feel much better after 1 year haha. So I am commenting this for other people. Good luck folks, it gets better. You just need to show the body where it needs to heal. :)

[@pavlinagargova]

@@wearedisturbed at the time of the question I had really bad pain so none of the exercises you mentioned worked. But happily I’m feeling much better now. Proper physiotherapy exercises and help from Bob and Brad, doing the exercises each or every other day does wonders! It gets better, don’t lose hope everybody! :)

[@dna2085]

@@pavlinagargova what you did in physiotherapy. I did UST but it doesn't help me. I am on rest and still has mild pain since one month. MRI shows disc bulge and disc protrusion.

[@pavlinagargova]

@@dna2085 its hard for me to explain but 1)standing up, keeping core and lower body tight and pressing backwards lightly, hands positioned on the lower back 2) exercise from athleanx, you can search for sciatica 3) fabfit sciatica excercises 4) physiotherapy was mainly to order the movements in the best way for me

[@natureandrandomstuff]

I miss playing soccer, going to the gym and live a regular life without being worried about getting hurt.. my back is really bad. I wish this never happened to me or anyone.

[@oreocookies7831]

Been experiencing bulging disc for a few years. The pain comes n goes. I've began using a small drawstring backpack filled with packaging air bubbles to ride buses n trains. Helps soooo much!!! keeps my back from getting banged around with sudden jerks and slamming breaks.

[@superbetyl]

I started having minor pain again a month ago after 2 years of bliss, and I decided that yoga would help. Oh God, oh God... I probably bulged the disc even further. Studying for MA finals, traveling and long sitting hours, I thought I was dying. Later on I remembered special exerxises for herniated disc only and even after a couple of sessions and living consciously I'm a happier person. Thank you for the reminder, I sure did half of these regularly.

[@refereeofthree]

I am actively going through PT right now for sciatica, but I appreciate all your videos so I needn't barrage my PT with millions of questions. Your You Tube channel has clearly helped me and countless others. Thanks for sharing your wisdom.

[@sabinabastola8371]

Julie Wilson did pt help u?? How u now?

[@refereeofthree]

@@sabinabastola8371 Yes it did help. I am in a much better place.

[@refereeofthree]

Hope you get better too, Sabina

[@MissHuergo]

I think I have a back herniated and literally yesterday I did all of the things you chiropractic Bob and Brad are telling us! I woke up today and can’t even stand up from my bed, walk or even drive! 😖 Thank you for this videos you guys are amazing! FAN #1

[@danishiqbalofficial777]

❤️

[@d.pritchettjr.8328]

As I sit here after doing a workout with bent rows, bicycle kicks and squats I see what aggravated my previous injury. Thanks a lot

[@deeshunt4228]

Same here

[@angelakaur5754]

Thank you for this. I’m currently suffering from a very painful herniated disc and have found your videos so helpful and they have given me hope that I can help heal my body.

[@nyxipixi6629]

So glad i came across this video, no wonder my back is always hurting. I don't do yoga but am guilty of the rest of these. Thank you!

[@sydnigrauberger5984]

Been dealing with a bad flare-up for 2 weeks where I jarred my low back catching myself tripping. Actually woke myself screaming several times when my lowest back seized up with tiny movements in my sleep. And of course I had to sneeze during this recovery time...What artistry it takes to sneeze and not have your low back seize up again in spasms...!

[@cammcfarlane9256]

@Kurt M. I passed a kidney stone while out with a l5s1 8mm herniated disc hahaha. Horrendous. Cheers! Hope we never have a injured back or kidney stone again.

[@elenaremy550]

💃"Dancing with the vacuum" 💃 Great reminder. My back and I thank you for all you do Bob and Brad!

[@downbntout]

Recliners have a space between cushions, which lets the sacral portion fall in, reversing the forward flexion. They also allow for resting the feet against the edge of the leg support, which gives that 45° angle of femur instead of the 90° that promotes forward flexion at L5-S1. Edit: if you have a recliner, you'll likely need to scoot up into best position.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for this!

[@marieleilanimiranda7531]

Thank you so much 😊 Such a big help for us suffering sciatica…wanna hear again what you have said.. YOU CAN FIX EVERYTHING BROKEN..BUT NOT THE BROKEN HEART ..💔

[@bleatherberry32]

Hey Bob and Brad! Thank you for putting out these videos. I recently learned that I have an L5 S1 herniated disc (herniated about 15mm). I very much do not want to have a surgery and am just looking for tips to start taking care of myself and starting to heal that disc. I am experiencing minimal pain and the majority of it is bending forward (in my lower back) or somewhat of a throb in my right buttock and leg. The sleeping tip was really surprising because normally sleep with a pillow between my legs but I am waking up stiff and with more pain in the morning. I'll stay aware of these things you have mentioned and appreciate you guys making these videos. Have you ever thought of creating a podcast? I know you would lose out on the visuals that you are able to do here but it'd be easy to follow you guys if you put out a 5 minute podcast each day. Just a thought as someone who enjoys podcasts and wants to follow what you are doing! Thank you again!

[@daniellenewallo5240]

Did you ever recover?

[@paulcombes3782]

THANK YOU GENTS FOR ALL OF YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPY TIPS AND REMEDIES . YOUR EXPLANATIONS ARE AWESOME .

[@Lily-wr1tr]

Very helpful tips thank you! The pain is excruciating today, can’t get out of bed without having to roll to the side and push myself up with my arms. Going to the bathroom is a nightmare, sitting and getting up from the toilet takes me forever. Even walking is a problem, every time I take a step I feel a sharp pain shooting up my back so I have to drag my feet to not feel like my legs are about to give out. I’m only 26 and this is just a miserable ways to live 😔

[@melanielourenco5085]

I have that, every day is different and difficult to explain, I also have fibromyalgia which makes my hands and feet burn and you can't sleep with that either!! You can only understand it if you have experienced it!

[@melanielourenco5085]

I'm 43

[@eleonoramagagna2881]

That is exactly my story :( I am 29yrs old.

[@BettyCDH]

Oh gosh!! I'm currently experiencing sciatica and actually intuitively slept on my side with 2 pillows under my feet. That was the best I felt in the 3 weeks I've been experiencing pain.

[@pharoahwarcrowog9495]

Thanks guys I just bulged my disk doing squats lower l2 ,just body weight but I did to many,what's weird is I'm used to high weight low reps perfectly fine. About 200lbs 4 times I'd love a video on getting fit when you have back issues. Thanks guys.

[@lisawood365]

I am a PTA student and a Yoga teacher I think I just now decided to take on your challenge of Yoga Poses to avoid for disc herniation. When I finish the list Promise to send u two a copy:)

[@toogle1234]

Thanks for making these videos! I hurt my back and must have watched about 2 hours of these. They're really making a difference!

[@stevepike00]

Bob and Brad you saved my life!!

[@garydanler3849]

I really enjoy how compatible you both are. Ive learned so much from your videos.

[@J.G.817]

Great presentation gentlemen, thanks because if I enjure my spine again or pinch that nerve that where the pain comes on so severe,It will be devastating.Thank you again.

[@nancymulkey6491]

I only found you two this afternoon and already watched a few back to back to hear several great helpful things. You guys are great, thanks for your channel.

[@saamusa59]

Thank you.This is going to help me a lot with the exercises I have be doing unknowingly.🙏🏾

[@heymifoo5597]

1) Prolonged sitting 2) Yoga stretches 3) Lumbar support when sitting 4) Avoid bending and twisting 5) Sit-ups 6) Sitting on Lawnmower 7) Squats, dead lifts 8) Sleeping in a flexed posture 9) Bending without support 10) Vacuuming

[@larryspiller6633]

Hey you get off of my back!!! You are absolutely correct. May I add washing dishes to the list? That is another bend that absolutely hurts. Groceries into the cart on then onto the belt and the bagging of them is also painful. Tables and standard height counters are a pain as well. If things are at about my breast height to work on, I can do fairly well. Standard furniture for sitting has been long gone for me. Crazy as it sounds, an old wood straight back kitchen chair is all I will sit in given the choice. Cars and motorcycles are long past too. Pickup trucks and SUVs that let you sit as the old kitchen chair does is best. Peace.

[@gcarm6]

Thank you, that saved me 11 minutes lol

[@jeanknuth3225]

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[@almarzetti6018]

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[@jaxblue18]

CORRECTION: FORWARD FLEXION yoga poses. unless you know what you are doing or under guidance of a skilled instructor. avoiding yoga is like avoiding physical therapy or movement. it's knowing what to do and not to do. Don't try to be a pretzel (duh). !

[@ruthtirado2750]

Everyone is so different. Sitting gives me the greatest relief!!

[@culinarygurly987]

My brothers and I have genetic hurniation disc disorder that we can sneeze wrong and mess up our discs and no amount of stretching helped. The only thing that helped was laying on the floor with my legs above meresting on the couch and a pillow under my head and 1 under the tush. Lay there for 15-20 minutes and it helped so much

[@Alfa001A]

Thank you, very useful information. What about road cycling? The pain normally disappears when I'm riding.

[@desireevannostern4461]

You guys are great! I just found out I have a really severe ruptured disc in my lumbar and I've been watching your videos and taking your advice. Thank you!

[@slaygirv7674]

I just slipped a disc yesterday and here i am now binge watching these kind of videos.

[@mariehu8681]

Thank you for making this video. I like the added mention about vacuuming. Good tip on this. Some times I can be absent minded and can over reach I was hoping you would discuss whether the Indian style sit stretch is good or bad.

[@abrahamramirez2877]

Thanks Bob and Brad!

[@danirobi10]

This is an EXCELLENT video and summary of what NOT to do to aggravate sciatica or herniated disc pain. I particularly appreciate you mentioning back breaking crunches, yoga and various other forms of stretching. All stretching is not equal, nor is it good for you if you have this type of injury and crunches .. they are just asking for trouble! I had severe radiculopathy this year and was off work for 6mos unable to move for a good three of them but am well on the mend now thankfully. I had to relearn how to walk, sit, stand, etc with a healthy neutral spine. I am actually back to exercising and do also weight train but I stick to mostly machines now when I use weight ... ones which will allow me to maintain a supported and neutral spine throughout the movements. You're videos have really helped me through this tough time so thank you very much for sharing so freely.

[@bigbirdearnest6752]

Thank You so much I've been experiencing some bad back problems lately but I was watching Your videos on sleeping with pillow in between My thighs and knees and it's a miracle how it relax or relief My lower back muscles. It neutralizes the tension and tightness stiffness. It's really a great tool

[@nellyking5005]

I got a question for you doctors, how do you pick up things from the floor when your back is in pain?

[@msprofessr]

I'm involve with yoga. I honestly thought every time I do the cat:cow position I later feel discomfort in my back. Initially when I do the poses it feels great. But later I feel lower back pain. Thx for sharing. When I do the pigeon pose my knees suffer. I was really trying to be proficient with those poses. Now I know not all poses are good for you. You too are the best!

[@thewizardofchinohills7277]

Just wanted to add in my credentials just in case someone wanted to know. I’ve been in the Medical Field for 33 years as a ARMY MEDIC, a Civilian LVN AND Registered Nurse. I have also been Bodybuilding since the age of 11. I have had a Herniated Disc since the late 80’s early 90’s. So far, I have been Blessed to have had no back surgery. Of course I don’t know everything and have learned as of recently that the front Track Stretch is NOT TO BE DONE WITH THE FLARE-UPS. I do feel that if your back is in good shape, doing the front stretch is encouraged to keep those muscle loose. That way, when you do Re-Injure your back, the muscles won’t tighten up too much. The Most Important thing is to Kerp Going In Life and Never to give Up!

[@arealgem9404]

The Wizard of Chino Hills dealing with tighten muscles in lower back today due to a 4mm herniated disc with nerve compression. Any advice would be greatly received. Thank you

[@tylerdurden9161]

It's hard to enjoy life when the first felling in the morning is pain. I'm 32 years old, diagnosed with thined disks and facet joints arthritis. With reduced lumbar lordosis, left side skoliosis and spynosis. Since i found about my diagnosis i haven't had a decent meal for days. I lost my appetite. Can't sleep. And the flare up came a few day later worsening my mental health. All i can think of is things i can never do in my life again. Like going to the gym, running. I have to change my diet because of the arthritis inflammation, can't take ibuprofen because im intolerant to that kind of medication. It's like i have been launched overnight to old age in my 30s. 😥

[@AWiz-lx8lh]

WOW! For Some Reason. I Never Got a Notification of Your Reply. It Has Been Years Since I’ve Suffered From Back Pain. I Am 57 and Hit the Gym 3-4 Times a Week. To Make Your Back Strong, I Do Planks and Table Tops. But Mostly Planks. Every Thing I Do In the Gym is Done Supporting My Back. There are Also Lifts that I Never Do Again Such As Squats, Standing BB CURLS. T-Bar Rows, Cable Rows. I Do a Heavy Yates BB ROW FOR MY BACK. I Use to Do BB Rowing with My Torso Bent Forward On a Horizontal Plane. That and Squats is What Blew My Back Out. I Practice a Golden Rule. NEVER PUT MY BACK IN AN UNNATURAL POSITION!!! The Natural Position for Your Back is UPRIGHT! NEVER BENT OR BENDING! Vis-a-vis, I Don’t Do Sit Ups. I Don’t Even Do Crunches or Leg Raises Anymore and My Back Feels Great. Lifting Heavy and Still Doing 215 Overhead Press for 2 Reps No Spot. With a Spotter, I’d Get 4 Easy. Last, Decompression is Important. Make Time For It the More Your Back is Bothering You. Put a Large Yoga Ball Under your Lower Legs, Supporting Them While You Hang From a Chin-Up Bar. Hang As Long As You Can 2-3 Times. Do This At Least Once a Week. On a New Injury, Ice and Isolation is Best. No Exercising of Any Kind. I Would Take a Pain Reliever and Get in Short Walks. Try to Get Off the Pain meds Fast Though. Try to Just Use Ice First. After You Can Walk Well with Minimal Pain, GET IN THE GYM! Just Support Yourself On Everything and No Heavy Lifting! Also, NO DAM SITTING SHRUGS FOR YOUR TRAPS OR UPRIGHT ROWS. When Your Back Gets Better, Standing Shrugs are Okay. Upright Rows For Shoulders Always Should Be Very Light or Supported by a Preacher Bench or Other Bench. Good Luck and Good Posture. THINK POSTURE TO KEEP A HEALTHY BACK!

[@JJamJ]

@@tylerdurden9161 keep in there Tyler. I feel for you. Similar situation but I’m now a little older. I was so active but the pain has slowly taken what I once loved. Stay strong, there are millions like us in the same situation.

[@Chrissy85308]

I had an accident and 4 back surgeries in 5 years. The first 2 were in Germany because we were stationed there. They kept us for 10 days or more after. We were not allowed to sit. We stood to eat and could lay down but sitting was a no. We didn't sit for 6 to 10 weeks depending on the surgery. I slept in a recliner for 14 years until someone donated a hospital bed with an air mattress that is alternating. It was the best thing to happen to me.

[@nicola4789]

How are you doing today^

[@doolin1999]

Wow. I love that I’ve been doing all the stretches they said are bad 🤦🏻‍♂️ but they feel good so now I’m lost

[@lukedoggett8223]

DOOLIN many stretches like that give you short term relief but are worse for you in the long run

[@mystique0417]

I'd enjoy watching you guys walk through a busy gym pointing out bad form. So far, all of your videos address a problem I have.

[@chaselong6515]

Do a video listing the best lower back strengthening

[@veramariecano289]

Please!

[@sumitkrips2018]

They wont, coz they dont know. They only know what not to do

[@walterrodrigues9077]

Yes please really much needed

[@aliceritchie5490]

THANK YOU for this and many others. I have been in huge pain in my back and these help SO MUCH!!!!!

[@oldbear6813]

What about those people who when they stand it makes their back hurt worse? When sitting is the only way to alleviate the pain. Standing causes hip and leg pain as well as numbness down the back of the legs? Do you still recommend not sitting?

[@mafiaonblock]

Same i wish i had an answer

[@deniseruffini1688]

This usually is symptomatic of spinal stenosis

[@oldbear6813]

@@deniseruffini1688 nailed it as well as some buldges and herniations.

[@virginiarueger7367]

I feel so much better after 5 minutes inverted about 60 degrees. Improvement in sciatica

[@hoolie867]

Hello! Your videos have been helping me a lot!! I have a question. I have sciatic pain on the left leg (due to disc protrusion), and bursitis on the right shoulder. What's the best way to sleep? Yes, I'm so unlucky! 😫 I'm already taking pain killers, using tens and heat bags, going to therapy. But pain is killing me these days!

[@C4m3r4b4g]

Oh I think you might have saved my life - again - the last two mornings I've woken with the most unbelievable incredible excruciating pain so bad I can't take a step! Once I'm up it does calm down eventually. So tonight I am.going to try with something round my waist and hope against hope it reduces that pain because it's not even pain! It's worse than pain! Fingers crossed xxx

[@markios6824]

I learned a hell of a lot more from you than I did my damn specialist who just said "hmm.....I'm not sure what's causing your chronic pain..but it's definitely not the schmorl or the calcification at L5. I can't understand why your getting pain in your left testicle. And what's more I can't figure out why you have pain in your T12 even though there's severe scoliosis with 8 degree tilt to the left." "But you do need to take pain killers the rest of your life"

[@Easton.berlin]

I think I have a herniated disk and this video just saved my life trying to get to sleep tonight because Tylenol and ibuprofen won’t touch the pain but laying on my good side with the pillow under my feet relieved so much pain!

[@pure555]

Same here. They gave me 600 mg of ibuprofen 2x a day which I thought was a lot and it did not help

[@1rustycat]

I have had sciatica in my past. I currently go to a chiropractor once a month and have some back pain but no sciatica. I like to do a lot of cardiovascular routines in my workout ie: running on a treadmill, stair climbing, etc. Are these types of exercise going to hurt me in the long run? Thanks.

[@ayeshabintpradeep]

This ws so damn helpful...i hve been doing all the wrong stretches all these years to relieve my pain. I am 35 and have been having pain since i ws 17years... On n off treatment... But none told me what not to do to get this pain. I am glad i found this video.

[@stenbergbro]

Many rowers like me have bulged disks. It would be interesting to hear your perspective on how to prevent those type of injury. Some recommend enhancing core strength, others core stability

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

If you're a rower, your core strength and stability is already top notch...Long story short, you're fucked. Find a new sport.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you gentlemen, this video was right on. Excellent info. God bless you guys.

[@cindyteacher9100]

Excellent advice ... I see some of these yoga poses and I know that damage is occurring...key is to keep the back straight and maintain the curve ...

[@TrishGroves]

Cindy Teacher I hear you! And I wish people would stop suggesting yoga to me as a magical cure for back pain. While it didn't cause my recent disc problems, it hurt my back every time I tried it over the years. It's not for me.

[@diversandsundry]

I do yoga but avoid poses completely that are like the ones warned against in this video. There are so many yoga poses, I just avoid the ones that are unsuitable.

[@TrishGroves]

physicaltherapyvideo Your videos have been a godsend since my L5/S1 disc herniated last November, Bob & Brad. May I suggest that you are in fact the most entertaining physical therapists on the internet. (Not just the most famous!) Hugs from Ireland. 😊

[@chrisgood9315]

Nubetone

[@justinmiklich230]

Cindy Teacher preserve the curve!

[@marketakubatova3272]

Thank you Bob & Brad🥰👍I feel much better after doing the exercises 😊😊

[@pun_gr2742]

when i stand too long my herniated disc begins to cause me severe pain. i found lying down on my back completely flat helps.

[@pure555]

Same here. When I stand or even walk for like ten minutes, I feel the pain kick in.

[@lalairebleza3214]

Same here i feel the same way.

[@dreamsoldiers7863]

Same year. Kya ap logo ka thik ho. Gaya kya problem

[@designstudio8013]

Cold will work better than oxy

[@lauradownes1101]

Fantastic video. Thank you so much, this is so helpful. I'm 27 and currently waiting to have a microdiscectomy on my lower back due to terrible back pain and sciatica. Worst pain I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing which started over a year ago from an injury from doing exercise got treated for a slipped disk with chiro and physio neither helped so had an MRI which showed a bulged disk. Had injections into fact joints x6 then an epidural. More physio. Pain kept getting worse. Sciatica started and the consultant has booked me for surgery as I can barely walk. Am losing weight and so far lost 1.5 stone. Can't wait to get my life back after surgery. Your videos are so helpful and informative. Thank you.

[@sabinabastola8371]

Laura Downes did u hav a surgery?? How u now?

[@lauradownes1101]

Sabina Bastola hi, yes I did have surgery, it made life 100% better for me and was the right decision for me. I’ve since gone on to carry a baby full term and give birth. So I feel I made the right decision in terms of surgery. Hope this helps you.

[@fitkathy1]

Based upon your findings, would cycling be contraindicated? 🚴🏻

[@Bhojongwane]

I know I'm not the doctor here but I've been watching videos from different sites and cycling is a No. Makes sense. Coz you are either sitting or doing the worst: bending forward.

[@highlanderdetroit5370]

Love You Guys!!! Great what you are doing for everyone. Who suffers from physical issues . Thank You!!!

[@bluex610]

I've been doing most of these. Man no wonder my back is fooked.

[@CatholicPrayersNovenas]

Same

[@cameronmchugh4153]

Idk why but i died laughing at your comment. "fooked" hahaha

[@deondrabloomfield2141]

So true

[@maryanncarmody5646]

My thoughts exactly!

[@brainded653]

i laughed wen i read that n it hurted like hell

[@TenantRepGuru]

Your videos are so helpful. Please keep up the great work.

[@paramountmotivations2976]

I think you guys are GREAT, thanks for the upload

[@JugglerLou]

This looks like the right video to watch and learn about my situation. I got stuck in traffic for 5 hours with a sprained tendon on my left leg. If I knew not to sit, I wouldn’t have but I did use a throw pillow for my back. And I sit in my recliner.