Do You Have FAKE Sciatica? Herniated Disc vs Piriformis. How to Tell

[@joannpriepke7938]

I’m so thankful to have found these gentlemen. In 50 years of suffering from chronic back pain, degenerative disc disorder and now severe neuropathy in both my legs, No One, None of my doctors, neurologists, physiology specialists, No One has ever explained any of this to me in the manner these two do.

[@THEMAX00000]

I’m so terribly sorry for your suffering, Sir.

[@stoneskinner4576]

Very happy for you that you are FINALLY getting answers!!!! It’s amazing how flippantly medical licenses are handed out. I hear they come in cereal boxes nowadays…🙄 anyway, I am excited that you might get some substantial relief!!

[@Magnusvermagnus]

Dr. John Sarno cured my 5 year old back pain. For real.

[@riverboat28]

Fellow pin cushion and this pain cost me everything but my own freedom.

[@diannedelledera3096]

I cannot thank you enough Bob and Brad for taking the time to share your knowledge and help thousands and thousands of people. God bless you!

[@inthewoods7924]

Wow I can't believe y'all actually respond to the comments you're probably The only one that responded thanks for the videos

[@Gladiator1163]

I’m a long distance runner. 20 miles a week. You are saving my life

[@yrenecarts7125]

These guys know there stuff, very helpful considering I struggled w/sciatica for 20 years. For 25+yrs I was very athletic, yet, got my initial injury from a masseuse! Then herniated discs from running, it never got better after a Pilates injury. I was finished... Fast forward to October 2019, I got on a mailing list for/TB12. In 2014 I had had a MIR that showed, I no longer had any nerve pinch, but the pain, and lack of mobility was still there. TB12 program emphasizes mobility/flexibility and Brady’s site sells these specialized vibrators. By using a vibrating gun in the area of the piriformas, then gluts, hamstring I was able to get serious movement again (The piriformas muscle was so tight it was frozen/bound up). My boyfriend, who got me this device, has become my physical therapist, and I can now do yoga stretches, etc all in a matter of two months. I had pampered the area for so long, virtually all flexibility was lost, now I’ve regained flexibility and the pain has decreased by 80%. I’m wearing high heels again, hiking, can’t tell you how much “beating” the muscle loosened it along w/the pain - it has given me my life back! Look into vibration therapy along with stretching. It worked for me!

[@allisonabbott6376]

I'm so happy to meet someone who knows my pain.Thanks for your videos so much.

[@jenniefarnell1773]

THANK YOU for this video! I have spent 2 1/2 years fighting physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and generally, the entire medical industry to have what I knew was piriformis, from the literature, actually recognized and treated. By the time I found a surgeon willing to do the RIGHT tests and be open to the idea, I was too far gone for PT or any other non-invasive treatment, although we tried them all just in case. I had minimally invasive piriformis release surgery in April 2017 and for the first time, I have hope again. A year before, I had an L5/S1 laminectomy and facet widening because it was assumed the sciatica was from back issues. While, by that point I desperately needed the surgery, since the piriformis issues had pulled everything out of place, including the back muscles, and greatly inflamed the sciatic nerve, it only solved the back problem, not the underlying problem, and most likely wouldn't have been necessary if the the piriformis syndrome had been diagnosed early. I SO wish I had had your video during this time. Over the past two years, I had read every medical journal available and still, almost no one listened, except for my wonderful back neurosurgeon and his help getting me to an endoscopic hip surgeon who was open minded. So thank you so very much as PTs for getting the word out there and providing medical support to us special snowflakes who do develop piriformis syndrome, even if we aren't athletes or men with "wallet syndrome". You can't imagine the relief (and yes anger because there was no validity from the medical profession before) when I saw your video and thought of all the people you could help, especially those without access to the medical journals. I'm fortunate enough to be in academia with basically full access to all the research I need. Most are not so fortunate. THANK YOU.

[@stephqwinn]

God bless you! I will pray you are still pain free, and enjoying a good quality of life that’s filled with true happiness! These are my goals as well!

[@deepakostwal2905]

How are you doing?

[@ManuelLopez-mo7fi]

Surgeon name and phone please

[@elenalatici9568]

The lack of knowledge in the medical profession is shocking. It's often combined with arrogance. Make that contempt if you're a woman. I've lived in Italy for 21 years now and despite having grown up in a medical family in the 50's and 60's, I now not only don't trust doctors, I fear them. The basic health care mistakes I've experienced here have harmed me. And don't get me started on psychiatric care with meds. The last one I saw nearly killed me with a medication combination that should have been written in my chart from my first visit because it was the first thing I told her. Either she'd never written it down, or she'd never bothered to check before writing the Rx. Frightening.

[@marrchaney9206]

I took a break from crying when you introduced Napoleon "Bone"apart. My pain is so bad today, but that got a little chuckle in between the tears

[@dianaoliva8496]

Ohh I have never felt any pain like this!! I cried all morning today!!! 😩😩😩😩

[@puller10mill62]

Literally was crying and immediately started to "laugh cry" as i scrolled up on ur msg lol...😣😩

[@Emkfry8020]

Sorry for you all with such severe pain. Luckily I have tons of emotional pain to mask my buttock pain- like a knitting needle in my a$$.

[@aplus1080]

Hope you're feeling better 3 years later

[@marrchaney9206]

@@aplus1080 I actually am! I discovered that may pain was hormonal and actually ended up getting a hysterectomy and a year after that I'm doing a lot better!

[@katnip6289]

I learned more from you guys than all of the health professionals combined.

[@colleensosa5984]

Kat nip SAME!!

[@martytruelove5026]

I diagnosed through these videos and then told my doctor what my issue was,and it was correct.

[@nancymitchell863]

Seriously ! They are just laid back and straight shooting, no BS like so many doctors I've been to!

[@katarokkar80]

They're so down to earth that it makes it so accessible

[@Colin-kh6kp]

They are health professionals...

[@marialfc15]

This is my favorite intro in the history of intros! and thank you... I have been dying of pain for my sciatica and I found this video. very informative.

[@nikadanelle9658]

Thank you^3! The info you guys share is such a big influence on my life and my well being. I've been told for 12 years I have sciatica, and I do have a slight disc bulge on L5 s1. But the pain, numbness, and other sensations/tingling has been improved by over 80% since discovering how to do the right stretches and trigger point release on the piriformis and other regional muscles. Totally changed my life. I can walk again!!!!!

[@nikadanelle9658]

By the way, I'm only 32 now and my glute/leg pain started after a back trauma (accident) at the age of 19.

[@Micupthecreek]

I had a serious fall in ‘87 broke pelvis/femur and on the other side foot and ankle, and both wrists so hard to support myself when doing some exercises. I’m 56 now and all are stable and well healed but things go painful sometimes and I must say your videos are always where I start my research. I wish I could have had as good access to such well explained useful knowledge over the years before. You’ve been very helpful, thanks

[@ErnestoCode]

The end there was so cute! I wish these guys nothing but the best.

[@neharajshekar5678]

I learned more from you than all of the doctors I went to combined. Thank you very much.

[@jackielay1628]

Thank you so much you have greatly helped relieve my pain. I am grateful to you both. I saw a chiropractor and did not get any relief. I did your stretches and it made all the difference in the world.

[@Sathyabodha2411]

Thank you Doctor. In this covid I had severe lower back pain but followed you on KZbin and got relieved that I don't have all those and relieved by doing some exercises that you have prescribed. God bless you both

[@sleepygirll]

Piriformis syndrome has affected my lower hip and buttocks area…I feel no issue going down my leg. It most likely sounds like a tightened muscle affecting my nerve. I did a specific stretch that was not taught on this channel and it helped immediately. I hope this information helps others. David O Yoga has a video called Four Stretches to prevent and relieve sciatic pain. The fourth stretch worked wonders for me.

[@lindafoster5928]

Hi! I’m 27 and a big gym girly! Four years ago I remember falling on my right hip and from that point on I had issues with I believe sciatica pain. Everyone kept telling me it was a herniated disc/bulging disc. And I’m not sure if I should go get MRI done or what to do. I’ve had pain on and off the last four years. It does NOT shoot down my leg it’s only in my R glue and it feels a pinching Nerve and it doesn’t happen 24/7 it’s just here and there throughout the day. I could get in and out of a car and it could pinch or I could be doing nothing but sitting on the couch and turning the wrong way and it will pinch. Is this what yours was like? I will definitely be checking out this video!

[@Mirandak423]

Thank you! I'm a military vet and the va only investigates, never really telling me my problem so I just get shoved medications and I had no clue what my problem really is until I saw this. My foot tingles, the back of my knee vibrates to my foot, and now I have a clear understanding of why in less than 5 minutes of watching your video compared to 9 years at the VA. Tons of thanks!

[@ashsun5103]

Thank you Bob and Brad. I have started getting lower back pain due to working from home during the pandemic. Great video, I now know how piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve are connected.

[@junkiansiauw7056]

Try wobble stool. I bought one for my wife. She like like it so much.

[@ashsun5103]

@@junkiansiauw7056 Thank you for the suggestion!

[@RomanEmpire509]

Thank you! I just turned 30 about a week ago. Yesterday I had my first "Old age" back pain scare. This def helped me get my answer as to what is going on. 🙏

[@Nate-nf9ey]

Im only 22 and have it trust me you're not old haha.....

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

And here we are, 2 years on, and your pain is probably still with you.

[@junesmith618]

Two doctors, extras, MRI only ruled out what it wasn't. Frustrating! My personal research finally revealed that periformis was what I was suffering with! That was four years ago. These guys are right and the stretches they demonstrated straightened me right up!

[@privatename2426]

Did you have shocks in your calf? I think I have it too. I don't feel a shock down my leg, just my right calf and it's awful.

[@JoseSoto-fs7rp]

@@privatename2426 that’s how I feel any tips?

[@davidj.7779]

There is a fourth infrequent condition that mimics sciatica called Meralgia paresthetica, basically a compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve. I've had both sciatica and MP and the intensity of the pain and location of the pain: outside upper right thigh, is nearly identical. MP is pretty rare. My orthopedist said he had seen only 5 cases in 20 years. Diagnosis was confirmed by a "nerve conduction velocity test." My MP was eight years ago and took about six weeks to resolve. Three months ago, I had a two month bout with sciatica. The sciatica was worse than MP as it effected me sitting and lying down as well as walking whereas the MP was intensely painful only when walking. Your videos and suggestion to lie on the stomach and do head lifts, semi-push-ups and leg lifts was extremely helpful and provided significant relief during the worst days so thank you to both of you.

[@sick_mopars_711]

I've had 2 surgeries at L4, L5 from a car accident. Haven't slept in days!!! You are heaven sent man. Instantly from a 10 to a 3!!!!!!!

[@Dominiqueuqinimod]

I love how much these guys love their jobs!❤️

[@robbiepace6987]

Thank you guys so much for taking the time to make this video, it was extremely helpful for me and my hip mobility issues!

[@DXT61]

I unknowingly suffered from piriformis syndrome powerlifting for a couple years. Went to Chiro, did X rays, couldn't figure it out. Sometimes it would hurt after heavy lifting or no lifting. A bad flare up rendered me useless and a lot of pain.I saw another video of a powerlifter mentioning Piriformis and that's how i discovered that term. Started stretching the glutes, hips, ham strings constantly. Before work outs, during and on days off. It went away immediately. Sometimes i will feel it coming on and can stretch the glutes and it goes away. Such a simple solution to something that bothered me for so long.

[@s1k_azure]

What stretches specifically helped you the most?

[@youlovejenn1]

Omg thank you for this! I haven’t been able to heavy lift for months 😭 I know it’ll hurt SO BAD but I almost don’t care. I’ll stretch for sure. Which ones worked best for you?

[@DXT61]

Search stretches for piriformis. There are several that benefited me.

[@courtneyb6787]

This is the first time in all my years of having these flare ups I’ve seen the heel test. Yup, foot falls. Thanks for info!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help! Thanks for your support!

[@JCPWorld]

My recent MRI of Lombart shows an L4-L5 disk bulging. So much pain, couldn't stand more than 2-3 minutes, could not walk, and lots of pain. Buging disk means space between 2 disks become smaller and pushing liquid towards the middle spine canal cavity and causing pain by pushing the spine. So while searching KZbin, I found out about the Inversion table. After watching a few testimonials, I realized that the inversion table basically hangs the body upside down and expands the entire spine. Looks like the space between disks is increased. So I search the internet and found an inversion table for $99.00. Using only 5 mins a day on a 60% incline level, no immediate help in the first 15 days, then a little less pain after 30 days, and ALL pain was gone after 60 days. Literally NO PAIN. It does the work, looks like my entire back spine is stretched, and increased the space between L4-L5 and blood may be circulating more. Increasing the space between disks pushed back the bulge inside its original space by relieving spine nerve pinch. What a miracle. Maybe the local gym may have an inversion table, everybody should try it.

[@sanicheylautner23]

Iv been up all night trying to find what's wrong with me I'm tired of the sleepless nights. I'm glad im able to find some info out

[@taylorbrooks2480]

After years of running, fibromyalgia, now some falls and age (68), I have had a lot of chriopractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, and massage. I don’t usually think to look on KZbin but i’m learning! I wish i had found you a long time ago-as i like professionals-people who know what they are doing. I think everyone needs physical therapy (and psychotherapy by the way, but i’m biased, a psychotherapist LPC) but the medical system provides little of the treatment that so many need. My psychiatrist husband explained to me why physical therapists fail to have the same standing as chiropractors who in my estimation (I went to them for 22 years!) are not as knowledgeable and skilled as i trust you to be. Chiropractors lobbied in California and got “DR” status. Physical therapists apparently didn’t lobby as well and got relegated to this ridiculous position of needing a referral from a doctor! And after years of chronic pain and a lot of treatments, and as i said, my husband is a psychiatrist, i realize that doctors, even orthopedist don’t know anything about physical therapist. That is, they don’t know specifically how to rehab. You the physical therapists know and do it all. It’s really sad that physical therapy has been out of reach for so many. Thank you for these videos.

[@Punchy_Portuguese]

Great explanations gentlemen. I’ve suffered from lower pain for twenty years and have had twenty different explanations as to what is causing the pain. This video helped me understand and isolate the origins of that pain. Mahalo!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you :) Hope you feel better :)

[@kriskris8596]

Twenty years omg

[@kriskris8596]

Joseph..Are you feeling better now?

[@CokobOukbay]

@@kriskris8596 Are YOU doing good?

[@tonka14753]

You guys are amazing - 14 doctors.....miles away - massaging piriformis was amazing thank you so much

[@jengameslol]

Sometimes doctors can be so useless. I wish all doctors were like you two. I'd been wondering how I could possibly have sciatica when I am nowhere near the age you're supposed to get it. Did your simple test and felt it during the piriformis test. Thank you for educating me on what is really going on.

[@stayathome316]

They aren’t doctors. Lol

[@yochillll2672]

@@stayathome316 op didn't call them doctors. Learn to read bro it literally says " wish all Doctors where like you two

[@rowyeah456]

Just wanna say this video gave me 8 months of pain relief with the piriformis advice, I had never heard of a piriformis problem for my sciatica until this video and it was my solution, thank you so much bob and Brad please like this video so other people may see it

[@alfredocalzadilla7251]

The sciatica pain is one of the worse things that have ever happened to me. I once lost conciousness due to how strong the pain was. It has been a month since I first got it and has not got much better. I finally have an appointment with an orthopedist specialist this Friday.

[@elenalatici9568]

I have never experienced pain like this. I broke 3 ribs once and the pain was excruciating, BUT I could mitigate it slightly by not moving and not breathing deeply. The pain relief only lasted as long as I could both, which wasn't long. But the pain from sciatica was relentless. I cried all day every day and then all night. I was able to sleep for a couple of hours in the afternoon because I was exhausted. The mother of a friend of mine told me that her pain from sciatica was worse than childbirth 😱. I couldn't even touch my left leg with my fingertips. That felt like an electric shock in my bones that rose straight to the surface. I'm in my 5th month of recovery now. Still have weakness, numbness and tingling in my left leg, and sometimes a sensation of being stung by a bee on my calf or toe.

[@buzzymommy_beez2315]

Love your channel. First I recently had a horrible auto accident, where someone ran a red light and T boned my SUV. From my MRI I found out that I have Spondi, never had a back issue before the accident. Now I live in constant pain. I have a bulging disc between L4 and L5 but then this constant sharp pain along the side of my hip but that pain does not travel. Your videos have been great for my Whiplash it helps along with PT.

[@margarita1776.]

I’m so glad I have piriformis and not sciatica. It’s an annoying numbing pain but I’m glad it’s not structural damage. So glad I stumbled upon this video. You guys are hilarious. Thank you!!❤❤❤

[@Moneymanaginghacks]

I think my dad got the same thing please help he can’t stand and sit more than one minute he start getting pain in his right calves almost like cramping up after standing and sitting. Can lay down fine. Please help

[@Shvabicu]

​@@Moneymanaginghacksget him to a doctor. Don't ask random people on KZbin for help

[@Shvabicu]

I also have piriformis. Got it from bench pressing where I frequently get cramps in that area. I also have a desk job that's causing all this tightness in my hips. I am very relieved it's not a herniated disc and I was just able to pr on deadlifts with no issues at all while dealing with this piriformis issue.

[@flyguy0765]

I have both piriformis and herniated disc symptoms indicated by the tests at the start. I have been x-rayed for spinal and pelvic issues, but they didn't find anything. Do I only have piriformis? Or did they possibly miss a bulged disc on the scans as well?

[@mrmalvado3620]

I’ve been Three weeks now on a medical leave with this Pain, with medications that only make me feel drowsy. I cannot describe how grateful I am after watching this video, I did the stretches yesterday before sleep, it was so painful but today I wake up with relief, the first time in weeks that I was able to do common tasks at home, I was even able to play with my 4 years old today. Sorry for my English as is my second language. Just wanted to say thank you!

[@tbone8881]

I am writing this because hopefully it helps someone with a similar situation. For the last 6 months my lower back felt "out of place". I felt a pop while playing basketball and never felt the same. The first 6 weeks were excruciating. Since then, it hurts to walk around, sit too long, and needs to be relieved every few hours with stretching. Every doc prescribed me drugs or PT. I hate drugs as I am 25 and the pT did nothing for me. They said it was most likely a herniated disk... well they were wrong. Turns out, my SI Joint was locked in a position. A Chiropractor saved my life. After 15 minutes of examining me, he was able to identify the problem and all it took was one easy pop to put it back in place. Literally never thought I was going to be able to surf or play hoops again. Couldn't believe it. If you feel this way, please, go check out a chiropractor, it could seriously change your life with one pop like it did for me.

[@paulstrouth1306]

Where was the pain that you were feeling?

[@michaeljorgensen790]

Mine was a compressed disc which just felt sore for about a week and then triggered excruciating muscle spasms in the area which left me bent over and sore for several weeks. It happened several times a year for several years. Now when I start to feel any discomfort in my back I get on the inversion machine (Teeter hang up) and hang by my ankles about 20 minutes morning and the same at night for a few days. The excruciating pain has never come back. The initial cost was about 400 bucks but have not been back to a chiropractor.

[@triuvm]

Something to add here that many DR.s miss is caffeine withdrawal. If you are a coffee drinker and decide to stop for some reason you can cause a sciatica like pain shooting down the leg from lower back as well other withdrawal side effects. I discovered this on myself the moment I stopped coffee intake after learning it aggravates tinnitus. 3 days later I had sciatica, nausea and headachs. The moment I reintroduced caffeine back into my system in 15mins the pain, headache and nausea was gone completely. Some people have more sensitive nervous systems and this should be asked along the other causes when in the doctors office. Hope this helps someone thinking of surgery since that will not solve the problem. Cheers.

[@blondiegurl8348]

Ok, I’m gonna have to keep watching you guys.

[@marilynstewart6193]

Bob and Brad thank you for the remote Physical Therapy exercises that have truly helped my Sciatica. Also really appreciate the educational info as it motivates me to understand why I'm doing what I'm doing.

[@duzehalo]

Ahhh bless you for this channel. I tried to understand where this awful pain is coming from sometimes and I just checked all the boxes for piriformis hurting. THANKS SO MUCH THANKS SO MUCH, I'm now going to watch some videos how to tame it! 😊

[@fredmathison1563]

Thank you, gentlemen. I had a disc L3/L4. Popping out and hitting a nerve. The most severe pain I have ever had. I had surgery just over 2 years ago. They removed some bone from my Vertebrae to make more room for the disc. The surgery has helped but not all is good. After Easter I am going back to my back surgeon and hope he can help again. I have watched a few of your videos. Thank you, they are very helpful. Just a couple of points I would like to put. Through my own experience and hopefully you guys will agree with me. You have to listen to your own body. Get in tune with your body. So you know what exercises you can do and for how long. Another, be pro active. Just because you are in pain does not mean. I am going to lay on the settee all day, every day. Yes, when my pain goes up and hits a certain threshold. I know to rest until the pain comes down. Then I am back exercising. Batman again. I am too old and busted up to be Superman now! If you have time. I would appreciate your feedback. If I am wrong in my thinking. Thanks and have a good day.

[@slane_design]

Thats it!!!! Thank you.. Now I know what this is...as soon as you showed the Piriformis I knew where my pain originates

[@Iamaguienapig]

Hi, I seen to have this too, is there anything you did that helped you?

[@itikutok6568]

You guys are AWESOME! I'm so thankful we have you.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you that is so nice to hear! Glad we can help!

[@S2k_GRsti]

That intro is fire! 🔥

[@leslieballesteros8047]

Hi there watching from the Philippines. All your videos help me a lot, been suffering for lower pain this quarantine day. And watching your video now to recognize if it's really sciatica, piriformis or spinal stenosis. At first I feel the pain only in my lower left, but now I can feel numbness on my right leg too. Been watching you guys since I've learned I have sciatica, watched and doing the stretching to relief the pain since going to the hospital this pandemic days is really dangerous that's why I really like all your videos Sir Brad and Bob. Keep up your good work. You help us a lot by posting and sharing your knowledge. God bless you both of you. 🙏

[@cebuanako6464]

Kumusta ka ngayon sis?

[@viviankaloxilos6626]

Hi Bob and Brad, I was wondering, have you ever seen a patient with both herniated disk and periformis? My periformis is extremely weak and tender, I also feel the pain in my lower spine and all the way down to the bottom of my foot. Love your channel, it's been super helpful. You are my favorite online physios!

[@Lamebutohwell]

Same here. How are you now?

[@darnellstrattonbey6974]

I've been going through this for 3 weeks now. The doctors told me it was sciatica, without touching me or listening to what I was saying. Never had any back problems, was able to do a couple of those back stretches you've showed to do with no problems. And my glute muscle has been sore to the point when I press it like you showed us too, the pain was instant and went all the way down to my calf. I'm a trucker so I do sit for most of the day, but with doing some of the stuff y'all said, I am starting to feel better then when it started.

[@iamnotanumber100]

Love this video, you both explained things really easily, thank you 👏

[@kabum33]

I can't trust anything...even my Sciatica is FAKE!

[@HTAMH]

Unfortunately, yes 😂😂😂

[@Lluiana]

Lol

[@kaycieburt2747]

Bruno Amaral n

[@Hldv12]

I have the same feeling

[@ashishmasih2250]

Lmao, I have been in pain for few months now and this is the first time I laughed, that too over Sciatica joke.

[@cassiecassiesue]

You guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for the service you provide! Much love to you both! :D

[@albertabotchway7580]

Fantastic! The more I watch your video the more I learn new techniques. Bravo!!!

[@artwithmycoffee]

You guys really helped me out last night...after hours 😉. When on my way to bed, I felt some sciatic pain in my gluteus. I watch all your videos and when I couldn’t sleep, I got up and found the one on Piriformis and followed your directions. Worked like a charm and I was able to go back to bed and fall asleep comfortably and quickly! Thank you so much for doing these informative videos. They’re grrrreat!

[@BobandBrad]

So glad to hear that we could help:)

[@jatinderpalsidhu2932]

@@BobandBrad hlo

[@sunpaz14]

I've seen a few of your videos and have learnt more about possible cause of my pain and remedy compared to the medical professionals I have seen. You are amazing people and we cannot thank you enough for sharing and helping people around the world...

[@andrewdenhard5620]

This is a great video, very helpful, also love the banter

[@Edward-yf3hp]

Great video, here in Arizona, I cycle 15 miles every morning as part of my morning workout, 2 days ago I felt a sharp pinch pain in my back pelvis that shot down my left leg into my outer left foot, it nearly knocked me out, the rest of the day I could barely lift my left leg without an excruciating pain, tying my shoes, getting in and out of bed were all nearly impossible, I have since been doing your recommended hip stretches on both sides thru-out the day and the pain is now virtually gone, thank you so much guys!

[@rogerdavies6022]

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[@brolyassasin8354]

What exercises did you do ?

[@danjohansenmusic]

Stretches from another video or the ones to trigger the buttocks they show in this video?

[@nighttrain1236]

I did something similar to my back when I was in my late 20's cycling and pushing quite a heavy gear. Felt like something 'gave' on one side of my lower back/upper pelvis. That leg felt weaker and I got some refereed pain down the outside of the leg. I had to stop cycling for years and saw a few PT but could never fix it. Cycling just made it too painful to even sleep at times. Sitting down was agony. Had an MRI lumbar spine didn't show anything major and various stretching and core work never fixed it. I speculated that it could be something to do with my sacroiliac joint but a Doctor said it was impossible. I had wrenched something on that side of my lower back when I was 18 playing football which might have been related. That caused me to limp for months, but it wasn't quite the same feeling as the cycling injury..

[@mikeshargent8948]

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[@samirabazi5022]

25 yr old male here. Dying and decaying from the pain. Thanks for helping us.

[@adel-ut7ot]

Same , did you get rid of it ? Any tips

[@carcamp]

Comical, yet very informative. I learned and laughed!

[@SUSAN-yf3gv]

I watch so many of your videos. After trying several therapeutic maneuvers, I have been able to communicate to my healthcare provider more effectively. Have had periformis issues for years. My P.T. helped me yrs ago to decrease my pain. My pf muscle is acting up today. Time to work it out.

[@cordellwheeler2561]

I’ve been having back and hip pain for almost there years now. It’s really starting to take its toll on my mental health. Doctors here look at me like I’m only there for drugs. I have four kids and now another one due in February. Really like to know what is wrong it makes it very difficult to do anything on times and other days I would never know I had pain.

[@jofitbfitfitness9269]

I don't know if this will help you but i know it will help someone. You might want to try it. I think I got it when doing back flips or russian twists.If you've been waking feeling like your legs are cramped, pain on the soles of your feet(symptoms of plantar fascia). You might not have it. probably you occasionally feel even pain on your mid back this might be for you. If youre an active person, you probably attend gym this will be even better. Go down as though about to do a high plank or a push up(knees up)if you're up to it, do side jump twists; hopping with your legs side to side.Do about ten of this. You'll feel a crack under your spine, mine was loud. The relief will be instantaneous. If you can't jump sideways, side walk from a high plank using the opposite side leg as the leadleg . I hope this is helpful. Hi I'm coach joe, I'm seriously active for a personal trainer and for the last few years I was afraid I had maimed myself by learning back flips too late, thought I got flat feet and now it's been two week since my spine crack and the pain disappeared. All the best.

[@jb3587]

Omgsh i love you guys! I've had this muscle pain for 5 years now and im only 25 which i thought was sciatica and now i can actually do something about it. Thank you guys, God bless you!

[@gvillarreal79]

Have you recovered from the Pain?

[@dand1486]

the people who fake or over embellish this makes it hard for me and people who have debilitating pain and lose everything and there way of life because dumb people want attention...

[@jimraymond7997]

I'd rather pay these 2 guys for demonstrating on video,than a chiropractor,that didn't do much at all on my visit . it's such an important self steps to learn from younger people that get hurt working or whatever happened to older people that is suffering and don't know what to do,thanks for being there for us.

[@michaelthompson7885]

Mine is on my left side of my but mostly hurts first time in morning like standing to pee and if I stand still in one place for several minutes

[@reddevils9758]

Same issue . Are u better now

[@reddevils9758]

@BlueBoy I think u will get better, today is my 5th day and i rest on bed for very long time for 3 days and i feel not as much pain anymore

[@owaisrashid1322]

Red Devils mine started on a tuesday and now it's saturday i can properly walk but still feel a bit of pain is that progress?

[@alphaturtle3806]

Same but just one(just1)smoke of m j and it’s bearable. Hope it hasn’t effected you earning a living

[@llmm8238]

Primal stretch has really helped me after sciatica started again yesterday.

[@The_Fonz1]

Been working a job which involves a lot of sitting, and since 2019 I haven’t been as physically active as would generally be recommended. After having some lower back pain and feelings of muscle weakness I started to look at stretches and other informative videos regarding what I can do. I haven’t been to a doctor about the issue yet. This video has some great information, and is helpful. Thank you!

[@MsDancec]

Thank you so much , you guys are amazing ! I love gaining more knowledge

[@NeillWylie]

I always find my way back to you guys. Great videos.

[@willyfromthehillies]

Other physical therapists watching these guys give all the secrets away like 👁👄👁

[@timshanemelton]

🔭

[@noodl8826]

literally me rn

[@biggiantbulb1]

Lmao

[@U4Eye]

@@biggiantbulb1 there are NO Secrets as just Google sciatica info and thousands of links come up with the same as these guys

[@andriyshapovalov8886]

You can actually become a doctor after watching this😂

[@annetteboettner3435]

That was so nice of you to share this information.

[@katelynk4497]

Thank you guys for helping keeping my time freed from going to the physical therapists office.

[@WatchuGoneDo]

Thank you very much for outputting such great work. Very clear strategy to figure out the problem.

[@judilynn9569]

I’ve been suffering with sciatica for almost two months now. In the past year, I’ve had two CT scans (for another reason) and both pathologists noted spinal stenosis. So when my right hip, then later my left hip (now) developed severe pain, I didn’t wonder why. Your description of those symptoms was spot on what I’ve been dealing with this past two months. I need to know if there is a non-invasive method to treating spinal stenosis.

[@CarolinvonPetzholdt]

I’m suffering from piriformis right now. So painful. Had to go to ER 😢

[@NovaNocturneArt]

Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@cathyleposa-petraud8054]

Thank You so much....Excellent Explanations & Brilliant Video ❤️❤️

[@flamurbedrolli802]

I do not know if you are the most famous physiotherapist on the internet , but surely two of the most clever physiotherapists of course . Thank you for your videos . I just have a question : Can you make some videos that are more physiotherapist centered then patient centered . I mean going deeper into it , because I know you guys can explain more science . Thank you

[@flamurbedrolli802]

Thank you too for your answer. You are very kind. I hope I will be such a good physiotherapist as you one day . Kindly Yours Flamur Bedrolli

[@eduardozambrano8929]

physicaltherapyvideo hello i got a questoin...I was that lifting and I feel sharp lower back pain and lower back sharp pain after deadlifing and I just pain in right side and middle of lower and just pain go Thor legs but what u think ? thank you

[@maanesha1]

Eduardo Zambrano and

[@mbkierqw]

😂 let's break the heart...after saying you can't fix a broken heart - priceless! You're both amazing physical therapists who deliver the information that help so many in a humorous, entertaining way. Thank you!!!

[@desgoulding7154]

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING IT IS VERY HELPFUL WHEN YOU HAVE MAJOR NECK AND BACK CONDITIONS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH

[@mikhalych9748]

That intro song was gold. Subscribed.

[@charlenee2751]

you guys remind me of Click and Clack..the car guys.. thanks for all of the information its very helpful and I enjoy the way you teach

[@sjking1111]

Watching your videos is helping me be a better Massage Therapist. Thank you!

[@candyp6746]

So when it comes to sciatic pain just in general when would it only be present in the hip buttocks area?

[@geriann1981]

Good question

[@fazzz16]

Is it cured now candy

[@jadebillett7049]

When Sciatic nerves are damaged, pain can be experienced almost anywhere, depending on where disc herniations, annular tears/ruptured discs are located. Having more than one in different places is extremely painful

[@RedArrow73]

My chiro is actually on top of this for me, though the terminology may differ. I'll typically have lower back stiffness or pain in one hip, before it extends into the respective leg. His treatment method for me is purely physical. Stretching both legs in several axes to re-stretch the Piriformis and Psoas, followed by one or two vertebral adjustments.

[@idaesco90]

Hello! I love watching you two, thank you for all the pain relief tips & information! I have epilepsy & fibromyalgia & I was diagnosed at 28 y.o. W/lupus & osteoarthritis in 2012! Lately as I’m getting older my seizures are causing my joints to lock for days especially my jaw! It’s extremely painful especially when I try and work out or even walk for long periods of time! My rheumatologist told me my piriformes syndrome was caused from an old cheerleading knee injury alongside w my chronic illnesses & stiffness from seizures! I wanna stay active to prevent a decline in health but my pain is unbearable at times! Is there anything that would help relieve my pain besides stretching? Shoes I should be wearing or just any type of lifestyle modifications that will relieve my pain? It gets so bad at times I’ve contemplated suicide & watching you two has helped reliving my tension! I apologize for my long post but I feel like my doctor doesn’t really care to help my life bearable, I’m sort of a lost cause to him!🤷🏻‍♀️ thanks in advance 💜 xoxo~a top fan , Idacecilia P.

[@Stella.22g]

Hey, I hope life is treating you better now, are you ok?

[@diannedelledera3096]

Its awful when the only answer for relief is suicide. I'm so glad for you that you have found Bob and Brad. Watch all their videos and do the recommended stretches and exercises . I pray that you find relief and joy in living again.

[@luisitto_leon]

Sometimes I feel this way too, I have a very similar symptoms to you I fear I have been trying to figure out why I feel this way, if you could write me back

[@Jan-A]

Hi there. I hope you're in a better place physically, mentally & spiritually in 2023. I hope you embraced the life you had & did not give up because of your challenge. For light to exist, there must be darkness. Jesus Christ to demonstrate His healing power, there must be sickness. I pray that you believe that your sickness is not until death, nor permanent but that The Power of God will be seen through your healing. 🙏

[@littlebrookreader949]

Thank you, Bob and Brad!

[@kellyfidler]

Thankyou! I definitely have the piriformis pain, not sciatica

[@mialove8709]

I had pain down my leg , went on google and diagnosed myself . The title was perfect. Bob and brad are awesome 👏🏿 PERIOD

[@fazeelalaher6250]

very informative. Thank you Love practical demos understAnd it better. I guys rock. God bless

[@Ratonc2]

I have every symptom you have described in this video. I have lumbar pain and muscle swelling after walking around for a while causing severe pain half way up my spine. I get severe tingling, shooting pain and numbness down my left thigh along with severe pain down me left sciatica nerve. I had an MRI 12/16 which showed a 2cm bulging disc at L4, L5 and a nerve test which showed a problem on the L5 nerve. I've had physical therapy (which made it worse after 3 sessions), chiro care (did nothing) an epidural and am now doing Acupuncture (Seems to help slightly). I had a 2nd MRI 12/17 which showed no bulging disk nor any abnormal disk issues but the pain is still there. I take Ibuprofen 800 when necessary and Tylenol 3 when necessary (all perscribed) through Work Comp. Not once has Piriformis Syndrome been mentioned, nor Spinal Stenosis nor Arthritis. I tried the walking on heels/toes and my left leg flared up with pain to my tail bone. I've been under 3 doctors observation/treatment (again, workman comp case) since 08/16 but have had this pain since 11/15. Is there hope for me?

[@johnnawillie6652]

Any updates?

[@Ratonc2]

@@johnnawillie6652 drugs, lots of drugs!

[@jillcarr-wehner8236]

I cant tell either way, cause I experience pain, only when Im laying down to sleep at night, but a bit of weakness ascending stairs. In

[@mimia3314]

I feel the same too, how do u deal with it?

[@theRealestBarbieD]

This could be causing by the way your lay down and sleep . Also your day to day movement

[@alphaturtle3806]

Congratulations! I’ve had a sciatica issue in my leg for 2 weeks-haven’t sleep more then 1hr at a time. But I’m sure you’ve taken care of yourself more then me

[@SnakeAndTurtleQigong]

These are so helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@backhill36000]

Pretty sure I have periformis. But the nerve pain doesn't extend down my legs. It causes an awful pinch (usually the left side but sometimes right and more rarely both) making walking sooo painful.

[@semilvr]

Corinna L did you ever get a diagnosis? Hope you feel better. I get this random pinch when walking sometimes had a good pace in the top of my butt inside of my hip. It stops me in my tracks. And then I’ll go to bed and wake up in the morning and it’s totally fine for a few days. Doesn’t travel down my leg or anything.

[@shortyfry85]

Lost my medical a month after herniating a disc, got pain/tingling/numbness and heat down my left leg (same side as bad disc) and my piriformis is sore. They're both gonna catch hell after I watch some of your stretching/exercise vids. SO glad you guys exist. Thank you!

[@aitch3]

Thanks so much. Very helpful.

[@molfeealqahtane4020]

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[@dwansullivan00]

The clamshell Piriformis test was a positive id for me. Thank you for this video

[@LabrnMystic]

Same. the stretches before that I could feel on both sides, but once I did the clamshell, my left side was more obvious.

[@22Makenzi]

I just learned so much from one of your other videos about SI. I think that’s exactly what I might have! Thank you! And one of you is a Packers fan sooo you are instantly my favorite.