Disc Herniation Recovery Time - How Long To Heal LOW BACK PAIN & SCIATICA?

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

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[@naderiamir]

I'm a physiotherapist. All of the things you say are completely true. MRI just scares people and makes their pain worse because of fear and stress. Most people will get better by exercising and having hope. I saw these in my patients. You're great 👌👌 Continue your good work and keep us updated 👌👌

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Hey thanks a ton! Glad to see the number of good evidence based clinicians is growing!

[@naderiamir]

@@ShapeshiftWellness ❤️

[@cawil252]

Thanks bro mri is just scared me

[@donzinman6501]

SCIATICA!! It’s a bitch. Bed-ridden for more than 3 months Intense pain-drs visits required wheel chair Had 2 non-effective epidurals so went to a new neurosurgeon who gave the epidural doc instructions as to where what and how much epidural to try ( I had zero faith by then/ but Third time was a charm!! Pain abated within a few days- was able to stop opiates altogether- went from wheelchair to cane to nothing within the week Now continuing w PT to stretch and strengthen My takeaway- make sure u r seeing the absolute best, most experienced dr u can possibly find!

[@djcconsults]

I'm 71 yo athlete L4 L5 Stenosis... I've tried so many therapies .the numbness just gets worse and worse..but surgery seems so dangerous

[@savagezilla]

Herniated L4-L5, L5-S1 disc in February most severe sciatica pain EVER. Couldn’t sit, stand, or lay down w/o excruciating pain down my right leg and numb outer toes. Now it end of May mostly pain only in my tailbone (still so intense 😖) sometimes in my ankle sometimes my hamstring. But I can only sit for like 15mins bf pain runs down my leg into my ankle. I walk for 1 hr every morning usually a 20-30min walk in the evening. I do a few McKenzie exercises and I tried some of my “normal” exercises but got scared that I was making it worse so I backed off. The pain is debilitating and really makes you feel hopeless. Praying that by the end of June I’m pain free. Your channel is refreshing 😊

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Dang that sounds really tough. Take advantage of all the free resources that n this channel! This does NOT have to be your life. We’re here to help!

[@KappoMichy]

@savagezilla I am having the same issue. I recommend an MRI if you have not done it already.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

@@KappoMichy This is bad advice unless there are red flags. Besides, if a person knows they have an L4-5 herniation, they've already had the MRI. That said, I tell most of my patients to forget about their MRI because the MRI only makes things worse (unless a person has red flags). Re watch the video to understand why. Or watch this to understand why an MRI tells us nothing about pain: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGXZYWd8fryHi7c

[@helenhelen4292]

Glad you are recovery, did you try any injection? The 1st injection I had not work but very painful experience. Do you take any medication for your pain? The medication helps me but I will cut down soon when I feel better. I have a similar experience like your pain, I also have this annoying tingling on my left leg. Thanks for reply

[@savagezilla]

@@ShapeshiftWellness since I watched your video about fear I started easing more into sitting! I honestly thought that feeling the pain meant I was making it worse so I’d quickly go and lay down. Since Tuesday I’ve been taking a deep breath and reminding myself that I’m not fragile . And guess what the pain doesn’t get any worse! I sit and take breaks and walk around the house but I feel like I’m getting my life back!! Going to keep reminding myself that I’m not fragile and it’s actually bearable!

[@rickychua3790]

I had lower back pain and sciatica for almost 3 years. Until I found a way to heal my lower back pain and sciatica once and for all. I do decompression exercises using monkey bar. Basically, I just hang on the monkey bar and gently twist my hips and gently swing from side to side. I'm now free from lower back pain and sciatica.

[@CoachJeromeTeasley]

How long did you hang? For you how long did it take before the pain was going away

[@rickychua3790]

@@CoachJeromeTeasley I usually hang for about 1 minute each time. First, I will hang and twist my hips. And then, rest. Then, I will hang and swing from side to side for about 1 minute. I usually repeat this 2-3 times each session. The pain went away in less than a week. I can walk and bend my back pain free. Nowadays, I only hang twice a week just for exercise purposes. ☺️

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Just popping in to set realistic expectations for other viewers. I'm happy hanging was helpful for you. For most people, there is no such thing as a SINGLE magic fix. Decompression from hanging may be great for some, neutral for others, and make some people worse. It totally depends on the individual. Even when hanging does help, it still is only there to provide temporary relief, it does NOT substitute for the fundamentals, which are exercise to make the body stronger, and good recovery (nutrition, sleep, and stress reduction). I only chime in here to prevent "magic-fix" thinking. Real rehab must be more comprehensive for most people.

[@Thebombboom]

I use my inversion table like this. Hang upside down for a minute or two, then I wiggle back and forth and swing back and forth under my own power. Back pain has really gone down.

[@blakeloxtercamp]

That’s great

[@pathopewell1814]

I am eighty-six. Have walked miles for sixty years with my dogs. After losing them I do not walk so much. For around two months I have had buttock pain, going down my leg. Very painful to stand.but sitting ok. Have taken Parecetomal , no good. I have felt so very depressed but now certain days are not so bad Tried a little walking and light gardening. Keeping my fingers crossed but still not convinced I will be ok. However this positive video has really cheered me up and given me hope! I do so wish we can all recover from this very painful condition.

[@stephenheadley007]

Hi I'm due to have an MRI today, and have been doing my research. I've had a kind back locking, a period of excruciating about a week ago, causing strain and pain down the left leg. I watched this video and it's provided great insight, this all correlates with information gained from this video too. Check out the video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/mJTFppubhb-NoJI The WORST Stretches For Lower Back Pain (And What To Do Instead) Ft. Dr Stuart McGill

[@V1Salvo]

Is this your first time you’ve had issues with pain like this in your 86 years of life? If so, that is really impressive! I’m 17 and I want to prioritise my health, as I see even my parents, who are only in their 40s, already struggling with pain sometimes (back pain, leg pain, etc.)

[@Gabe-bz9nk]

If you strengthen your core you can reduce about 60% of pain . I had a cousin with 2 disk her iations. He was doing 500 push ups a day . Well he was living very good . So streghteb your body . My dad tells me the human body is stronger than what we think . Don’t smoke - eat low inflammation foods - drink lots of water and walk a lot

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

I agree with everything you said except the idea that we specifically need to strengthen the core. Core is just one part of the human body. We need to strengthen the whole body, and also get good recovery, sleep, nutrition, and manage stress.

[@tedsmall1187]

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[@tedsmall1187]

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[@BLAZE45]

500 push ups a day?

[@_xanna]

Could be true tbh. I’ve been going gym for ten years and I’m fit and I don’t have pain with my two bulging discs. Only in the morning after sleeping I notice a lot of pain, but I do also have a slipped vertebra

[@lloydtuazon8269]

Im 25 years old and got herniated disc with l4 l5 for 8 months now. Thank you so much for the video as this motivated to stay active as much as possible even if it hurts. This video also helped alot with my mental health as well!

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

You’re welcome! Movement is medicine!

[@muzzugamingden972]

Try moringa leaves brother boil and drink it only if ur not taking any medicine it will help u and if u don't know what moringa is it's also known as drumstick leave

[@Mavarok284]

This is one of the best channels for back pain sufferers! After 9 months my back pain has reduced from a 7 to a 2. Thank you very much for the positive attitude! Long and steady wins the race!

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

That’s absolutely amazing to hear, thank you so much for sharing!

[@khilprasadsiwakoti8989]

I am suffer disk bluz since 5 years.I have flowing so many dr. no any progress.i will send my MRI report plz support me from Nepal.

[@marcelopolar3089]

Dude I fucking love you. You are GOD SENT. Every Doctor/PT/Surgeon/radiologist needs to watch this video & reference it to every patient with a bulging disc/hernia/sciatica pain.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

lol thanks 🙏 Yea it blows my mind how unfamiliar most doctors are with the research on this stuff. Very frustrating.

[@Robot007]

Wow! I wish scared people with disc herniation would watch this video. It is the same thing I tell people I come across with such problem. In fact, I HAD 4 herniated discs and avoided surgery because I found a therapist who PUMPED me up talking to me like you are right now. 5 years after, I learned to manage my back problem over the years. My back is stable and I can function 90 % normal. Just wonderful! Thank you for this MAGNIFICENT video. Blessings!!!

[@ricardovivas4591]

Hi, am a college student from chile, two weeks ago I hurt myself in the gym and was diagnosed with sciatica due to a minor disc herniation, and was going crazy about how this would affect me on the long term, but content like this calms me down a lot and actually helps to focus way less on the pain which is quite helpful, so thanks a los for your content, it informs people and literally helps feeling better emotionally and even fiscally in a way. 😊

[@richbrett7268]

Hi i am an Osteopath of about 25 years and agree with just about everything you say - very good information, great work.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Hey thanks I'm happy to here we're on the same page! The healthcare community has a lot of room to grow, so the more people that are really familiar with evidence based best-practice, and avoiding fearful narratives with patients, the better!

[@bigsouthstrength]

I got injured in the military overseas 20 years ago. I've been dealing with chronic low back pain since. Ive had multiple MRIs from the military. Three lower discs deterioration and bulging. They've done the nurve burning several times (doesn't work anymore) injections for eight or so years (doesn't work anymore) I refuses opioids because in the beginning they didn't work I didn't want the addiction. Military prescribed everything with NSAIDs in it. Now I suffer from long term stomach issues and ulcers. Thanks for the good information because everything the military gave me was wrong lol.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Damn that sounds awful, it's shocking how often healthcare resorts to these treatments despite best evidence suggesting conservative care and rehab effective by comparison without all the adverse events and cost. Glad this video helped!

[@bigsouthstrength]

@@ShapeshiftWellness Yeah it's crazy lol. The VA is wild. I subscribed to your channel. I definitely will check out more of your videos.

[@moonie2687]

U should qualify for surgery?

[@lwoods9482]

🙏🏿

[@ABMNATN]

I retired three years ago after 21 years. Diagnosed with DDD, Disc herniation at L4L5 & L5S1, sciatica and arthritis in the lumbar spine. After I got out I quit the percosets and started eating better and exercising smarter and more effectively than in the military. I dropped 30lbs walking on the treadmill for 30 mins everyday on 15% incline at a moderate pace. I started weight lifting again, focusing on core strength & stability and total body fitness. I have a good dose of a sativa strain during the day before my workout in the evening then follow that with an indica strain at night before bed. I feel so much better.

[@lilykagwi6145]

I have been suffering with this pain for 6 years and still suffering 😢I can't walk properly, I can't sit or sleep well😢I have gone through physiotherapy sessions but it didn't work, I was walking for 10km daily for 6 months but the pain didn't go away..however, I lost 35kgs😊 I survive on strong painkillers and nerve medicine plus supplements. I am looking forward to a permanent solution on this pain😢

[@jmccormick1490]

That makes sense. I do construction and had intense lower back pain for a long time. I went to a dr and they said i had a bulging disk in my lower back. They gave me some injections and it helped a bit but they said they may have to operate if it continues to hurt. I started exploring some self massage methods for trigger points. I found some really tight trigger points near my tail bone and in my glutes. I proceed to massage the areas for a few weeks breaking down the muscle knots and regained most of my mobility and the pain is very faint. It took me a couple of years to figure that out, but it is much better now, and I'll continue to work in it.

[@DaisyVanEgmond]

I have large L5-S1 herniated disc and L4-L5. Three years ago I had excruciating sciatica pain in my left leg. I couldn’t sit, lay or stand. It was horrible. I needed a walker and a wheelchair. I went for spinal decompression table at the chiropractor, and it helped a lot. Then I was OK for a few years. The disc can heal. Now it came back same problem. But now I know exactly what to do. You need at least 10 spinal decompression sessions before you feel a lot relief. 3x a week for the first few weeks. This brings back moist and blood flow to the disc and I use hot and cold ice packs on my disc. Heat for muscle spasms and the cold for inflammation. You have to alternate between those 2 during the day every 2 hours whenever you in pain. Take anti inflammatory. This will all make it heal faster. So a few weeks ago 2 days after my pain started again I went for spinal decompression immediately and the first week I felt a lot of improvement. Don’t wait and don’t lay too much. A combination of moving walking and laying is good. The spinal decompression table stretches the spine so it can open up your discs and bring back the moist nutrients and blood flow. A Disc is like a sponge. 🧽 And if you overweight like me weight loss will help also a lot with your spine. Every pound on the body equals 4 pounds of pressure on the spin. So if you lose 3lbs that’s 12lbs of pressure of your spine!

[@Cris-jj6yd]

Oh my God, tell me why I barely came across your video. This is something I’ve been needing to learn the last past seven months. I’ve been on one hell of a ride. I got nothing to do but go through all your videos and I’m going to concentrate on focusing on repairing my back thank you thank you so much doc

[@blakeloxtercamp]

❤

[@hiphoppowerbeats]

I've been suffering from lower back pain for almost 4 years, I feel tingling in my knee and sometimes I can't walk because my left foot loses strength and it becomes impossible to walk. There one stretch that helps, lying with the back of the neck and sacral lumbar area on the floor and bringing the soles of your feet together, leaving your arms open and relaxed. Tips: Lie face down with a pillow under the abdominal area for 1 minute Massage the sole of the foot on the affected side Avoid sitting as much as possible, especially those who spend hours at the computer, working standing up at a lifting table helps a lot. Sleep 8h

[@LisbethDanmark.1979]

That sounds aweful. Hope you feel better 🙏🏻💚”Dr Rowe Spinecare” also has some amazing exercises. I have had backpain 10 years.

[@DonaldGaron]

Movements that I use to rehydrate my discs and make my spine move are ... 1) Short-range (incomplete) squats : I kind of '' bounce '' quickly with moderate pressure with my feet staying on the floor 2) Moving my upper body from side to side while bending the spine a little (so when I move to the right side, my left leg and foot leave the floor and I bend my spine a bit to the right). Walking can make my sciatic nerve symptoms worse while walking, but helps me sit longer after. taking the walk. Sometimes but rarely, I get discogenic pain or typical muscular low back pain. Like you said, getting your spine to be used to doing flexion again (like when sitting) has helped me a lot when it comes to being able to sit longer. I can't still sit as long as I used to throughout the day (I can't run either because it makes my sciatic nerve too sensitive), but it's much better than it was. Great video btw.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Looks like you're capturing the essence of good rehab: progressive overload (or graded exposure). Calm things down, build them back up! 💪

[@stomp21]

If you have a disc herniation for more than 2 months and the pain is getting worse slowly, for instance if you have pain even while lying down then definitely consider surgery as an option. A bulge of over 6mm will definitely have horrible symptoms. Don't sit there thinking it will get better simply because it can. The last thing you want is it the disc not getting resorbed and condition hasn't improved and you end up with permanent nerve damage.

[@betha8761]

Many many years ago I had a severe herniated disc but didn’t know because I didn’t have health insurance, scared and probably stubborn. Immense pain. Only relief was laying on my stomach with my leg bent. Had to take a leave of absence and move back in temporarily with my parents. By the time I got to a back Dr. he said if I had gotten to him earlier he would have suggested surgery. But it was to the point of hurting less when I saw him and he told me it would simply dissipate and reabsorb back into my body. It did. I’m so much more careful now about it. I might get sciatica if I eat way too much sodium or don’t think and lift something too heavy. Mine did heal. 😊 It can be an unbearable pain that it constant non stop and be very depressing, etc. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. There is hope and it can get better. To anyone who has this pain or any pain, it can get better. It can take time and please be as patient as possible.😊

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Thanks for sharing your story, I know others will appreciate hearing that discs can heal!

[@Beblessed-kj2vp]

As a 44-year-old individual, I am experiencing debilitating pain from a pinched nerve caused by a herniated disc two of them, which affects me continuously, day and night, and hinders my ability to perform everyday tasks such as sitting, lying on my side, or walking for long durations.

[@Chimichanga1986]

I have 5 herniated discs and it’s been bad for like 6 years now. Starts to get better and then it comes back with the vengeance again. Pain is excruciating and I’m terrified to do the things I love like lifting and martial arts. Feel like I hardly have a life anymore. I’ve thrown my back out just putting my socks on, even sneezing too hard has done e it before. I exercise as much as I can, don’t smoke or drink, and have a better diet than 99% of the population. It only seems to get worse. Wish I could be one of those people who’s herniated discs have no symptoms

[@perryanderson3939]

I feel your pain I’m in the same boat.

[@Gabe-bz9nk]

If I was you I would try stem cells in Tijuana

[@Chimichanga1986]

@@Gabe-bz9nk I would love to get stem cells but unfortunately due to inflation and a couple of set backs out of my control the past 4 years I’m now poor and couldn’t come close to affording it

[@Bilal-gn6zw]

@@Chimichanga1986 if you have several it must be very difficult to relax, I bought gravity boots myself and they provide a lot of relief. you can try starting with 1 or 2 minutes per day, it's not bad. (I took the gorillasport brand personally)

[@kakkacarmenelectra7229]

Same here brother. 6 years with sciatica and 1 year with sciatica and massive pain in my lumbar spine. I lift very heavy weights, moderate weights and light weights throughout the years, I do yoga, stretches and walking and nothing has got better. I’ve tried resting for months, I’ve tried exercising for months, I’ve tried swimming for months, and nothing has worked. Finally been referred to a neurosurgeon, and I think surgery will be my final option

[@MrDzikuss]

Im not typing comments often. Im in med school myself and i found your videos very informative especcialy with all this research showed. You made the topic crystal clear for me. Thank You!

[@DvNN]

You give me a hope to recover. I have a herniated disc bulged L4-L5 and I can’t walk right. So I’m doing exercises and I’m putting hot at night and ice at morning, I’m very frustrated, because I want to continue with my normal life. 😢😢 I have just 2 weeks trying to recover but it’s hard to wait a lot time 😭😭😭 I need a miracle. 🙏

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Make sure to watch the masterclass, sounds like it's time for some clear guidance: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass

[@jessiepineda81]

This is the best video I’ve seen on sciatica, gives me hope. I’ve been in pain from sciatica for 2 months now and it’s worse in the mornings, I cry , scream and walk with a cane until it kinda subsides in mid afternoon, and the fatigue from not sleeping well because of the pain and I get tired from sleeping on one side only… I’m lucky if I get 4 hrs sleep straight on top of other symptoms 🥴 I have pain on my lower left side back that radiates to my left hip and buttock, and pain in Back thigh, also on lower left side of leg and it’s painful At least my foot doesn’t hurt.

[@dbaird8784]

I've had this happen 3 times. The longest time without injury was when I walked 1 hour per day. When I stopped walking I hurt myself working.

[@ravindrag6121]

By far, one of the most honest pieces of advice i have seen so far. Focus on symptoms, diet, exercise and most importantly mental health. Pain makes us do crazy stuff, believe me :) who had disc protrusion in the past. All the best and have patience, hope and consistency

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Glad you thought so! Yep rehab is really just doing the fundamentals and living a healthy lifestyle, while getting stronger along the way!

[@Paul-qc3ve]

This guy is on point seriously pays attention people.

[@blakeloxtercamp]

He’s great

[@leeyanghui6866]

You are very kind to give us the knowledge of sciatica pain.I had suffered for nearly a yr now n had went through lots of treatments.Some are good n some are simply bad.

[@Cyclingforviews]

Thank you this post as really helped me in my recovery mentally and physically. 3 months journey but everything you say, and all the research I have done (including speaking to my physio) concur with your post. Delighted to have had no pain today at all! I expect a few bumps on my journey but that is to be expected 🤟.

[@jamesturrini1982]

This is the kind of information we need! Filled with hope and positivity. It almost seems like the medical field takes pleasure in discouraging patients by telling them what they can or cannot do anymore. That being said, I've been struggling with a protusion since July, and I feel very restricted in terms of flexibility, which is a major issue for me as a capoeirista. I've tried to gradually push through, but the pain flares up again. Of course, I've never stopped moving, and I'm doing massages, physiotherapy, Feldenkrais, and mobility exercises daily. I'm also following an anti-inflammatory diet, taking collagen supplements, and sleeping as well as possible. I know it will pass. I have immense faith in my body. All these doctors with their negative outlooks still haven't grasped that the true ability of us human beings is that we can change through our own strength.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Sounds like you’re doing a lot of great things for your health in the recovery process, keep up the great work! We’re here to help if you need additional support!

[@Ulvdronning]

My doctor argued with me for 20 years with minimal pain relief from less invasive options. Surgery fixed it and they found that there were bone spurs digging into my discs that weren't showing anywhere because there were regular bones hiding the spurs on MRI, Xrays, and the bone scan they made me do. I didn't want to be on medications that just caused dependency for the rest of my life. The meds also stopped me from enjoying my life I get most people don't need it, but if it's been over a year with someone doing what they are supposed to do - don't talk to them like surgery won't do anything

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Each person is unique, I’m happy you found something that worked for you 🙏

[@matus524]

I agree. Been dealing with pain off and on my whole life. Yes you can recover naturally, but I always have some level of minor pain and just work through it. Would love a no pain life. Did you find ADR let you be active again w/o pain?

[@HamzaNoor321]

For anyone confused about conflicting advice on low back pain / sciatica: I have been dealing with this issue for just over a year now, and spent most of that time resting and avoiding pain-inducing exercises. I would also avoid bending forward, focusing more on back extension stretches. While my condition improved over that period, it was very slow, and I still felt pain. Once I started a more active, pain-tolerant regimen, as suggested in this video, I began noticing major improvements in both pain and mobility. Some of the advice given in this video does seem counterintuitive and contrary to popular advice, but I’ve anecdotally found it very helpful. There is a balance to be achieved between activity and pain, and definitely took some trial and error on my end. Great video and was very helpful for me, thanks!

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Motion is lotion!

[@starbalochsupportid3712]

Alhamdulillah, I had L5/S1 disc very serious herniation but I didn't go for surgery, it took 8 months, 3 of them were very painfullfor me but now I am 98 percent healed and i don't feel pain while sitting amd walking even climbing stairs. I feel slightly little pain when I bend try to reach my toes. Trust me it heals with time but doctors help and advice should be followed ❤

[@Kdayes9352]

Thanks, you really made me feel hopeful about recovering. Do you think even low back pain that lasted for a year could eventually heal?

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

I work with clients every day who have had pain for upwards of 5 to 25 years. We get them feeling MUCH better. If you want to know what we do, watch the masterclass: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass

[@margaretzondo4796]

Have suffered from chronic lower back pain for years. Had Radio frequency ablation and after 6 weeks no change. In fact my pain threshold has worsened. Am disappointed and desperate for relief.

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[@Ashwwinn]

Oh man, I love you for this video. My doctor was pushing me for a biacuplasty and that just didn’t sound right to me. Thanks a ton for this information.

[@GodFirst607]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. They're very encouraging, and uplifting. They give me hope, and options, for my bad back.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

I'm so glad the videos are helping! Just one thing - don't call your back "bad." That negative association just makes things worse. I've got a number of videos on this, but your beliefs impact rehab just as much as anatomy does.

[@DavidYoungChoi]

Does this include disc bulges/disc herniations in the cervical as well?

[@irinamelamud5930]

Thank you for giving me a hope. I am suffering from L4, L5-S1 herniation since May. Severe pain shock lower back and left leg mostly at the heap area. Get first initial 6-day steroid treatment that dramatically reduce my pain. Walking every day for about 40 minutes. Yoga and McKenzie exercises. Pain still strikes me at any point of movements. Schedule injection to at least let myself to breathe normally Your video gave me a hope that I may return to a normal life.

[@69691beast]

Wow! You know everything about Low Back pain and Sciatica and how it to ease the pain in everyone no matter what the cause is!

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

This channel summarizes the research on the multifactorial causes of back pain and sciatica. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but I do my best to teach people an evidence based approach to rehab so they can get back to living an active life.

[@warrennorton6519]

Awesome! You’re the best!! Thank you 🙏🏻 I just got a sequestered disc

[@Jsa460]

Thanks for this. The doctors have been scaring the daylights out of me about some compressed disk spaces and herniation (have back pain at the moment). It's actually kind of reassuring that so many people in my age group have the same thing without it being a quality of life ending event. No one has ever done any reasuring that this may be something that might even get better rather than worse over time. Surgery hasn't been suggested yet, but personally it'd be last option kind of scenario, I agree with you. Weirdly enough, dolphin kicking my way down the pool actually improves things so much. I think a lot of it is the muscles jam up and start spasming and pulling badly which makes it worse without actually being directly related to the spine. (Also something not discussed with me by doctors.)

[@BonafideDG]

My friend had surgery for scoliosis. Had a lumbar fusion. Before surgery he was a skilled soccer player. After surgery he is handicapped and stays at home most of the time. I wish i had knew this before so i could have advised him against it.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Holy crap that's terribly sad to hear. Unfortunately this type of thing is more common than we'd like to admit.

[@RealJeffreyEpstein666]

thank you, very informative

[@sahraj3885]

Thank you very much to good advice or information Well done ❤

[@domesticwoods]

Wonderful info! Thank you!

[@premdsouzavlogs..2521]

You gave me courage boss.....may be lord shown your video in pop up....waaw my mind is happy

[@AramGhazaryan]

Does this apply to herniated discs in the neck pushing against the spine?

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

More or less, but with some differences.

[@AdamSelley]

I had a bulging disc, and tried physical therapy for about 8 months. I ended up getting a steroid injection which solved my problem for about 4 years. Just recently the pain has returned, after I started doing weight lifting. Hoping that I have better luck with physical therapy and gentle exercises this time around

[@serkansoylemez6685]

This is exactly my situation. My pain returned roughly after 4-5 years after injection. I did a bit of weight lifting and played footy for few months. Not sure which one caused it

[@GinnasacredheartofJesus]

Wow I just discover this channel and looks pretty amazing! I have bilateral L5 pairs interarticularis defect ( fracture) and discovered that was giving me pain. Do you think it could heal without surgery as well? I tried to look for this in your channel but I haven’t found yet. I know unilateral can be heal but not sure if bilateral small fracture can actually heal! I am currently using a brace and using the brace had decrease considerably my pain. I tried to have a call with you but found out only Denver can do it. I would appreciate your help.

[@walt2u]

Man you are a real good friend!😎🤘❤️ Always good luck on your way through life!🍀🍀🍀 Cheers from Munich Germany😊

[@KrystynaRoszak-cy3ce]

I had discectomy of S1L5 and it reharniated after six weeks. Pain was then and again is unbearable. I can only survive with oxycodone which sucks as we know. Doctors say reoperate, I know it's not a right move. How to manage severe pain for first couple of weeks if nothing works but bloody opiates. I'm deeply committed to heal without butchery again. Please advise. You gave me hope ❤

[@39147]

I have been dealing with sciatica for 2 yrs now due to a disc L5/S1. I have done it all pt, spinal decompression, massage, acupuncture, softwave and nothing has work for the sciatic pain. I am running out of options can’t sleep, can’t sit, can’t stand and walking for 20 mins triggers a lot of stabbing pain on the left side down the leg 😢.

[@starbalochsupportid3712]

What's your age. I hope you recover asap.

[@BeatrixBetwixt]

Work on walking a good amount even take your time a walk through the pain depending on pain level and work on core strength. I did all the same things you did and hit a wall after therapy and was told that’s what I had to live with. I moved and was somewhere where I could walk more and started light lifting since I had a wood stove that needed wood in the winter. So that worked my core and I started getting some pain relief. That time kept extending more and more. So don’t give up!

[@UsmanKhan-zo8lz]

Do swimming for 2 months 100% will gone the pain

[@nickcedela9425]

My only conflict with this video is when he says doing core exercises like side planks and glute strengthening is not necessary. I believe that is one of the most important things to strengthen and isolate to take pressure and load off of other muscles like the very overlooked QL (Quadratus Lumborum). I do believe that imbalances can mimic herniation pain symptoms and once corrected will help ease a lot of discomfort. Other than that, it is a good video and everything else is very spot on

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Here's the deal with core: The research repeatedly shows it's not nearly as important as people think. Can it have some value for people in severe/acute flare ups in order to get them able to perform normal daily activities? Yup. Is it necessary for everyone with back pain? Definitely not, research shows you can get the same long term results with just normal exercise without specifically focusing on core exercises. My real problem with core training is the dogma/narrative that comes along with it. It reinforces "magic muscle" thinking, as though it were possibly to isolate some magic muscle that's going to fix everything. People are told core bracing is a long term strategy in order to avoid bending, and they are told that bending and twisting are dangerous. This leads to fear, and overprotective muscle guarding long term, and increases the chances that an acute flare up turns into chronic (long lasting) pain as a result of this fear and guarding. Core can be a brick on the road to rehab, but it should be short lived, and people need to graduate and move on to bigger better things as quickly as symptoms allow. Fair?

[@0xVeniVidiVici]

I have an L5-S1 disc protrusion, which is compression my right side nerve root. Pretty intense sciatica symptoms after standing or walking for roughly 10 minutes (can be longer or shorter). Oddly enough, spinal flexion eases my symptoms. So, for pain relief, I find that squatting down or sitting helps. In fact, I can sit all day long without any pain (very odd).

[@mixonitup9201]

It's always gonna depend on where exactly the herniation is in correspondence to the S1 nerve root in your case. Maybe sitting helps keep that disk off that nerve. It is odd, but luckily in your case, sitting isn't making it worse.

[@vaclavvrsinsky1338]

I am absolutely AMAZED by these videos, because they are fact-based and giving me what I needed the most - self-confidence and hope to heal my (small) disc herniation. By the way, I hadn't felt symptoms before I underwent an optional full-body MRI (where they found it and I started to fear of the future)... Thank you Dr. Davis, I am so thankful for your enthusiasm and passion - you really helped me significantly!

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Hey thanks a ton! Interesting that symptoms amplified after the MRI, even with only a small finding. That just further proves the point that unnecessary imaging makes things worse, and fear is a MAJOR factor in chronic pain. Make sure to watch the video on fear/catastrophizing here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX66dnymbrl6rLc If you ever need 1-on-1 help, watch the masterclass first, then book a call! www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass

[@basilicauk]

You are "the bearer of good tidings" Thanks for this uplifting video.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Hey thank the research for showing us the truth! I can't believe how much fear-mongering is out there from people who just do not read research, and think our spines are fragile like a house of cards. Motion is lotion!

[@arleneplanter-young4380]

Hi. In May, I was diagnosed with lumbar spondylisis, spinal and stenosis with exit foramen to the L4-L5,L5-S1. Finding images by MRI. I have no pain in back,however severe pain and cramps and numbness in my right. leg only. Doing physiotherapy and taking Lyrica 75mg once daily and Norgesic twice daily since January but until now I get no relief. Doctor suggested surgery of which I denied. Are there any other treatment.

[@mamtas6015]

Thank you for sharing the reasearch ✨

[@galupeapealalo]

Getting out of bed did it for me today! Someone that’s been dealing with chronic back pain 10+ years. Football, wrestling, boxing, 5K and Spartan races. My last race I noticed my recovery was longer than it should have been. Fast forward today, went to Concentra (worst clinic ever! Don’t ever take your family there. Only in business for money.) all the doctor argued was, why didn’t I do surgery 10 years ago?? Went to Kaiser and the PA jumped through hoops to get me with a specialist and avoid surgery. A working progress now ✅

[@zultinurmuttaqin6392]

Thank you for the video 😊

[@littlebeebs1]

I have another question. If bending over is good for the disc, why does it hurt when I bend forward or flex my spine ? I have definitely made mine worse by accidentally flexing my spine or bending over. I suppose, based on your video, that if it hurts, don’t do it. It sounds as if you are giving us common sense and telling us to do things that soothe our back and avoid things that hurt.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

I just responded to your other comment, but short answer: It depends on each individual. If you'd like personalized answers, watch the masterclass, then book a call with me: www.shapeshiftwellness.com/LBP-masterclass

[@adarshsangapur3767]

I was one step closer to getting operated but randomly saw your video and started doing exercises and yup i think you saved me from it😅

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Slow and steady! Usually as long as we are patient, but gradually progress exercise difficulty, we can heal from back pain and sciatica naturally.

[@chutneyweasel6870]

My wife has L4/L5 and S1 herniation on her right side and drop foot for over 2 years and still in constant pain.

[@savoodshaik1712]

Hi..I went to a chiropractor for low back pain but after that treatment now I’m getting numbness in foot and pain in my leg which I never had before that treatment. Please advice me what can I do? Consulted orthopaedic doctors but couldn’t help my pain. Does chiropractic cause sciatica?

[@1008gn]

WOW this video so informative. Thank you a lot for sharing 🌷

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

You are so welcome! I'm glad it helped! This one took a LOT of research 😅

[@1008gn]

@@ShapeshiftWellness 🥹🙏🏻

[@mr.b.7722]

I had a bulging disc and it took about 8 months to feel less pain but significantly less pain ... with care in mind not to load the spine or make sudden moves after a while/months all went ok ... and over a year later everything was just fine but my case was not very bad... I did not took another MRI .. I now go to the gym and with care in mind about my spine I can do everything ... NO PAIN! ( When I was getting out from my car the pain was excruciating WAS REAAALLY BAAD!!!! walking felt good no pain there , the sciatica pain was up to behind the knee ... and it went up... and up and went away) so .. maybe depends on the severity of the disc/bulging but we all need to do research in order to understand and heal ...In my opinion!

[@ajaychoksey9288]

Please make a video on cervical disc bulge , how long it takes , There are lots of videos on exercise But nobody has a video on how you can lift weights after recovery Or which exercises to avoid after recovery - cervical disc bulge

[@meganhenry5795]

Calm shit down, then ramp shit up. Love this guy! One major thing that Ive foind extremely helpful is getting in a hot bathtub for about 30 minutes and doing gentle stretching after, while my muscles are warm.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Rehab doesn't have to be complicated 😉

[@Usman-429]

One of the best video I've ever seen till now❤

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Thanks!

[@16sondra]

Video starts at 3:00

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

What, and skip all the fun?

[@eveeve9496]

Please can you advise me how to get rid of the lateral cutaneous nerve pain had for 14 yrs on right leg thigh comes and goes. Come when lifting more than 10 kilos. I always feel tight , stiff in lower lumbar area. Is there a way I can send you my MRI reports and current one. Very grateful for your advise I can't fly to USA to you from Australia OR if you have a colleague in Australia that you trust and has your knowledge and utmost education. Love Eve Sydney ❤

[@sudeepkha-t3w]

My name is Brajagopal Kha.2012 to 2016 have pain in my L4 L5 S1 JOINT .I AM GOING TO applo hospital channai india .dr hegde said go to home and do sum excercise and donot forourd banding and weight lifting. after 6 month i am start running and other excersise start . now i am plaing football my age is 47

[@seanoking2010]

Have barely manageable constant never-ending pain, but my main concern is a severe lateral lean. I can’t straighten out without a major increase in pain! It’s been 2 months now, and I’m concerned I’ll cause further damage waiting and living like this

[@nuzlamazrin932]

I was diagnosed with L4/L5 disc bulge 3 weeks back and to manage pain i was prescribed with Pregablin Gabica 75mg Zycel 200 mg and tramadol 100mg for twice a day morning & night..and this has considerably reduced the pain I have stopped taking tramadol but continuing with gabica & zycel

[@farazchaudry3802]

Great content. What about swimming? Wouldn’t that be a great way to accelerate disc herniation healing?

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Swimming could be great for one person and unhelpful for another, depending on symptoms and stage of rehab. This video breaks down the "perfect" exercises for back pain & sciatica (Hint: there isn't one):kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5OpiI2gas55mJo

[@farazchaudry3802]

@@ShapeshiftWellness thank you sir. I’ll check it out.

[@helenhelen4292]

​@@ShapeshiftWellnesshow about walk in the water? I have L4-L5 herniation, impinging L5 nerve; I have L lower back, coccyx, gluteal and foot/lateral calf/ankle; some left leg tingling as well. Injuried since Feb, but feel slightly better since last night, but still be careful. Thank you

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Helen I can only give highly specific advice to people I’ve consulted with. If you’re interested just watch the masterclass then book a call! Link is in the description of my videos.

[@jagpreetsingh7696]

Nice video bro thank you

[@ahsanali4950]

Really Really a scientific presentation. I love your mind. Just outstanding. Very informative and helpful. I'm just looking for it for my father. Lastly, I just want to say, Thank You so much for this scientific advice.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Thanks a ton! My team and I work hard to make things evidence based but understandable.

[@CoolDude-vc2fl]

Thanks for very informative video. i was considering surgery. I have this lower right side back pain which radiates to portion of right upper hip and nerve stretching in right leg. I also have foot drop as you told but these things happen sometime when i am standing or walking. After resting for 5 to 10 min, it goes away. Does this require surgery?

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

This is a very case by case situation. If you want a personalized opinion I'd have to have a real conversation to figure that out. I offer consultations to people remotely, just watch the masterclass first and if you like my approach, I'd be happy to talk to you!

[@AngieMench]

Thank you so much!😇 I have multiple disc bulges from C down to L since my spine straightened due to an accident together with a sacralized L5 and left leg weakened and suffering from muscle pain caused by my back injury. It's been like that since May 2022 and my doctors can't even answer if I will heal and just jack me up with pain meds maintenance month by month. Not until ny current PT Doctor told me I can get better just by strengthening my muscles. Exercise. Exercise. Exercise. I'VE BEEN DEPRESSED EVER SINCE cuz before the accident I was so active(exercising together with weights) altogether with me working long hours and now I couldn't even function normally and have limited time doing normal everyday stuffs. Sighh😩😩I walk with cane and travel with back brace to prevent too much pain from rough road crap. I'M JUST 27 btw

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Wow it's got to be frustrating to have that kind of pain at 27. I dealt with chronic pain from around 18-26 years old, so I empathize with your struggle. I hope your PT is helping you get stronger and feel better! If you ever need more help, just ask!

[@nicojimenez9614]

I'm 24 and I have a protrusion in L5-S1 since 21 (July 2021), in that time I've had 2 cycles of rehab - heading back to gym training - resenting and relapse, until October 2023 where I was able to find a balance between training (with precautions) and keeping my lower back healthy and nearly intact until literally the last 2 weeks (July/Aug 2024) where although the pain isn't piercing and debilitating and demoralizing, it _is_ real and it's certainly sending me in a downward hopeless spiral where I genuinely cannot escape this and there's no way to be freed from living in pain, and just reabsorption like the one described seems like such an outlandish thing to ever happen to me. I never had a very lengthy radiculopathy, my pains have always been located right at the tailbone or 1 buttock (very rarely both), and only seldomly in my right groin/iliac crest.

[@hammerlahendrik9058]

This guy has no idea about chiropractic. How unbelievably good it is for the spine and the entire body and nervous system.

[@ShapeshiftWellness]

Lol dude I'm a Doctor of Chiropractic. Would you rather have temporary pain relief, or a long term solution through real lifestyle change?

[@Baum1999]

24 years old with a L5-S1, currently unable to walk properly, bike, sit, walk or sleep. Have it since last year November started like i don’t know what it is slowly but surely more pain to the point where i’m now. Next friday i’m getting an injection. For it but off course i’ll need to do exercises to make space i’m also trying to do some fitness and osteopathy. Hopefully i can say that i’m almost pain free next year.

[@MarcusVinicius-lq3fe]

Uau thanks for this review! I was thinking in doing this since my neurologist said I shouldn't play soccer or run anymore (he says this to all patients that had herniated disk). Congratulations. Do you have a paper from this review?

[@seemikhan5685]

I have back pain from last two months. MRI report shows L5S1 disc bulge. I have mild pain in both my legs and mild back pain and weakness. Kindly guide me and tell me its exercise

[@ricardos3756]

I can't explain the science behind it, but in my experience this is true. I had two herniated discs (had an MRI), and the Dr. wanted a surgery $$$. Something didn't feel right, so I didn't go with the surgery and just learned to live with it. One day I decided it was time to try something different, so I tried decompression, different doctor, he explained there's evidence that discs can go back to their normal position and if you give them enough time, they will stabilize (heal). I went through all the sessions, about 6 sessions once a month. I started feeling better, but didn't want to push it much, so I waited probably about a year and I started working out. Now I play soccer, and can move faster than most players. I can't lift super heavy stuff, otherwise I do feel my lower back complaining a little, but other than that I can do pretty much anything else. I've seen Drs. who still don't believe this is possible, I guess they won't ever believe it unless it becomes mainstream science. I would think there are some cases where it is almost impossible to fix with decompression and other techniques, but I'm sure there's also a lot of people out there getting surgeries for something they could have fixed on their own. In summary, in my case, the key to fix it was to: 1. decompress, 2. strengthen the core and surrounding areas, and 3. stretching!! If the muscles that connect to your lower back are tight, it will cause some pain. In my case I sit most of the day, so the stretching is very important (psoas, gluteus, hip flexor, hamstring, quadriceps, etc...).

[@MrCancercbc]

Thank you for proving my point. I treat people with herniated disc using swimming exercises and somtimes some extra back exercises and stretching. They tend to start feeling better in two weeks. But adults prefer medicines, relaxation, and surgery! And it's doctors falts!

[@bmaybin88]

I had an MRI show that I have a disc herniation at my L5-S1 since January from a fall at work and didn’t think anything of it until June and have been out of work since. I only have pain when I’m on my feet for an extended period of time. Sitting and lying down I’m completely comfortable. I did 21 PT visits with one epidural steroid injection and it helped for a couple weeks. I do have another injection scheduled for 9/18 with more PT. Lately I am able to feel the disc feeling like it’s sliding in and out of its space depending on certain movements. Really don’t want surgery but I need to be on my feet lifting, bending, twisting all day and starting to feel that’s the only way

[@lahahahehe]

Thanks for analyzing different researches on disc herniation self-healing. There was a disc herniation in my lumbar spine L5, I have the numbness and tingling on my left leg but not in pain for more than 6 months. Based on my understanding, most of the patient have the self-healing within 12 weeks. One of the neurosurgeon I visited asked me to wait until a year to see if the disc herniation dissolved by the body instead of a surgery since I'm not in pain but only numbness. Obviously, another neurosurgeon suggested microdiscectomy surgery. Just curious if there was any case history / experience for a long period (e.g. 1 year or even longer) of self-healing process similar to my situation. I used to play soccer once a week but stop playing for a while since I had physio treatment (e.g. lumbar traction, shockwave therapy and dry needling ) 2 months ago. Basically, the numbness and tingling still remains the same after the 8 sessions of the above physio treatment. It struggles me a lot for the next step on my disc herniation situation since different medical advices was receieved from different neurosurgeons.

[@yukselius]

I hurt my back in 2019. I didnt know about these back exercises. And in 2020 doc told me herniated discs dont recover by themselves so I gave up looking for solutions. My life quality started to fall dramatically and at some point at work I hurt it so badly that I wasnt even able to walk normal for several days. I could only lay on my stomach nothing else helped not even strong painkillers. Im doing exercises now, they helped a lot. But I dk if my back will fully recover after 5 years. I was expecting to hear about long lasting herniated disc pains but he didn’t mention. How s your back now?

[@michelefinizio6520]

Thank you so much I just came across your station and subscribed I have two disc herniations and two bulging discs I was experiencing burning in my lower spine and tightness I went to physical therapy for 3 months and it helped but just two weeks after my recovery I went to a new chiropractor I told him I was just recovering from two herniations and two disc injuries he still went ahead and adjusted me I felt burning and tightness just like I had before when I left his office I've been having the same sentence in January 11th almost 6 months a lot of fear anger and frustration came over me I was emotionally and mentally distraught over this regretting that I went to him I tried 3 months of physical therapy but this time it did not help I walk 30 minutes a day which is good but I still have that burning when I lay down at night Gabapentin seems to be the only thing helping with that burning sensation I'm scheduled for an epidural actually Wednesday I'm thinking about canceling it Maybe it was the emotional pain and fear I was experiencing that prolong this was the first time I got better in 3 months now 6 months do I have any advice should I reschedule that epidural?

[@nuteinselasingur3850]

I thank you so so much ! 3 days ago i was in Rumania to emergenty , with a killing pain i was crying , they kept me there 6-7 hours and did nothing to me , they sayd i must see a "specialist "

[@Adam-xi3vi]

Is it different with the cervical spine? I just got my MRI with disc bulges at C4-C6. I'm wanting to do physical therapy.

[@tomaltarik5447]

Hi got a L3 L4 disk protusion. It took around 2 months to get better. However, It gets back every year in winter with a reduced pain but still good enough to make you crooked. And it stays for around 2 weeks everytime. Do you have any thoughts about it? Appreciate your comments. Thanks

[@klejdimuca3714]

Thanks for your info. 1 question. When i walk it gets wors. How is it it possible

[@MrSilentkiller673]

Hello doc, first of all i want to apologise if my english was that bad. But i love to know if vitamin works well with sciatica? I need to strengthen what is needed to be combo with excercise

[@howryaa6705]

I'm not sure if I have a herniated disk I got a CT scan waiting for results from GP etc.. but about a week ago I fell on my back weirdly and ever since back has been sore and numb with pins and needles its starting to go away but whats not is the stabbing feeling when I walk or move a certain way. What do I do, is it just a waiting game, should I do exercises and stay active to help it?

[@tarahaugo4503]

Your very encouraging because I’m in terrible shape 4 herniated disks and 4 pinched nerves Four years in my left rotator cuff I’ve had net ablations but it was the worst thing and made my pain worse he told me epidural he secretary told me it was ablation

[@crazyboyshinchan_777]

Hii I have loss of cervical and lumber lordosis for last 3 years so what is treatment