Do I Have Piriformis Syndrome Or Sciatica?

[@karaleeallen8523]

I wish your advice for professional helps was helpful . I’ve seen 4 physios and a chiro and none helped . No one listens . My only real help has been a rolfer who is the only one who actually checked my pelvis and was it was rotated and twisted . And it was obvious to me when she did this . She has helped gently adjust and have so much relief but your videos explain why and then how to maintain them in the right place . I am fit and strong with a sitting/ then very physically demanding job ( EMS) which is where I was injured . Which is why I couldn’t understand this pain!!! I wish I was in El Paso and not in Canada lol but I think between you and her I can get back on track

[@RandomRads]

Thanks a lot. I didn’t understand 90% of what you said. But all I know now is it’s Periffff stupid thing and NOT Siatica. Such a relief.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Pranneth! We are terribly sorry to hear that you weren't able to understand the majority of the information in this video, based on your feedback we can assume you still found this video useful so thank you! If this is due to a language issue, you can go to the settings section at the bottom of the video (where you can make it full-screen) and you can click on auto-translate. Here is an additional resource you might find helpful regarding sciatica pain: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope this helps! 😄

[@KarenReyes-nu9ii]

Wow!! You are describing me. I have both going on. I describe this all the time to doctors. I have low lumbar problems also. Mild arthritis in hips. PT did not help. I have been to pain try center with no solution. 😢I am in bad shape now. Your videos are amazing. So much information. I may be calling you.

[@rolandovivar6864]

Precisely same problem here too. Drs always point to lumbar for the root of the pain. But I always that I have very little if any pain there. Informative & clear explanation!

[@esterkahingunga5813]

I have chronic neck and lower back pain on my right side, with multiple level of degeneration and arthritis of the spine. C3/4, C2/5, C5/7, L2/5, L5 Rhyzotomy was performed . I have also pain my left hand. When I sitting for long time and also when I sleeping.Please help me, it is now for more then 7 years. I listen always on your U-tube and you are one of the best doctor for me so far. Thank you !

[@Kathy-20J-73]

Have to say. I could kiss you (in gratitude). Hasten to add I'm old enough to be your mother 😊. You DR. are a blessing. Thank you so much 😘

[@cyndimanka]

I could be too lol. My oldest is 45.

[@aleksandrazimpel8097]

@@cyndimankacould be me too lol. Love the doc, my daughter is 50!

[@marlenewourms6553]

So I've been diagnosed with antorlosthesis & spondylitis. I also have some arthritis in R hip. Now to top it all of I have sciatica pain & am in agony. I do Go to gym do weight lifting & was walking 3-4 kilometres a day. Now I'm so much pain. Saw 4 physio therapist & chiro. Nothing worked. Been looking up stuff on u tube & Facebook. Started watching your videos & several other people on here. Some have helped but not long term . Been crying all day I'm in so much pain.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

"The Single Most Important Lower Back Exercise" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTOi3SdZ8are9k Hello Marlene, Having anterolesthesis and a spondy can be so painful and with hip arthritis on top of that. That is a serious muscle imbalance issues. I have added helpful videos for you. But also , there is some info on a virtual consultation or a program that we offer that can be very helpful. We really hope this helps and here's to crying less and less each day because you are taking charge and getting the root of all your symptoms. "The Single Most Important Lower Back Exercise" kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKTOi3SdZ8are9k “Hip Arthritis Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mbICbP6qlXUZwMyAJlKD1dt 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program The 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis and other back problems.To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health Virtual visit link: We highly recommend a Virtual Consultation service with one of our experienced doctors. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/

[@pmmac2382]

Amazing info doc. You are so generous with your time and knowledge thank you

[@christineobinnachristineob2132]

Last night I couldn't walk.i had to call out of work..doing just a few of these simple exercises..I feel so much better already..I am able to walk and going to work tonight

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Christine, we are so glad that we were able to help you get back to walking and work! Thank you for letting us know that this helped you!

[@uteehrenberg]

Finally i figured out because of your video, i have problems with my Sciatica. I am desperate since years, most problems i have when i lay down, the nights are horrible, it starts from my butt down to the big toe, my big toe is numb and the whole leg on the back is burning and painful, the side of my thigh to the knee is killing me. I am afraid of laying down because it starts immediately, no matter what sleeping positions i try, nothing helps. I cant really afford going to a therapist so i need to find good videos on your channel to help myself. Can you recommend a video please? Thank you so much for this video, you are amazing!

[@cyndimanka]

I am so glad I found this video. I have been searching for three weeks for an answer. I’ve watched many of your videos. I thought it was this and then I thought it was that and I’m seriously thinking it is my piriformis. I’m going to have an x-ray done this week and I think I would like to go have physical therapy. I’m pretty sure the x-rays not gonna show anything. And I don’t want to have an MRI if at all possible.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

When driving, never a problem. The problem is when I get out of the driver’s seat. When I get into the drivers seat, big pain for about one minute then it goes away. From Maryland.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Truckersteve, We're so sorry to hear that you are suffering from lower back pain. The situation that are in when getting out of the drivers seat can be common with either piriformis or sciatica issues. The best thing you can do at this time is to strengthen your core and glutes to help stabilize the pelvis. This help take pressure of the nerve and provide relief but it is very important that you are being gentle with yourself. An inversion table might also be helpful to help stretch out your back. We have a video about them that you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Is an Inversion Table Helpful for Back Pain?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGeUeqB9hsl5iq8 We hope you found this information helpful to you. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@IamTheOne247]

Same with me, and when I sneeze or cough, oh boy😢😢😢😢

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@@IamTheOne247 goes right to the hip. Pain.

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

Thank you 🙏 for your advice.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Truckersteve, You're Welcome! We hope you found this information helpful to you. We have a couple of playlist you may find helpful. If you are dealing with piriformis issues click here: “Piriformis Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY14SRyEPt-OFePBSKvYczH If you are dealing with Sciatica help click here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope you found this information helpful to you and that you can feel some relief soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@truckerstevecdlinstructor]

@ thank you 🙏

[@patriciaryancurry6250]

So informational and helpful! Thanks

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Patricia! 👋 Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We are thrilled you were able to find our video so helpful in finding what is going with your body! 🙌

[@gipsiesrealm]

Mind you, I have trained most of my life I only gym for 18 years and my husband and I both did some personal training for people but my quads are always big and my hamstrings are pretty even for when I was lifting but I’m close to 60 now and I need to know how to fix these things, so I can continue the rest of my life with not quite so much pain in my knee and my hip

[@suzyschuba5795]

Thank you. I am very grateful for all the information.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Susy, You are very welcome! Thank you so much for the encouraging words and we appreciate you being part of our community. 🧡

[@tessainglis2999]

Thankyou so much you have filled in a lot of answers for me. i havealmost fallen recently off of a step and now am having on and off nerve sensation near my pelvis. I also have facet joint problems and that seems to have stired up as well. Havent had problems with my faucet joint for years since the almost fall, have been through a lot. This was a leg that had been surporting me while i had been on crutches a year or so ago and have had no trouble at all with it up to now. I also have severe arthritus in my left leg. Now I am having trouble walking again when I was doing amazing after excercises and advise from you a while ago, thankyou. I will defiantly go and see a physio. This is my right leg. I think i have shifted my pelvis had no idea. I wish you lived in my area you have so much knowledge thankyou so much. you are an amazing Doctorx

[@nnotny]

My pain is in my right butt, but it generally radiates down the side or front of my thigh and sometimes down past the knee to the ankles. It primarily comes on when I'm in bed, around 2-3 am, but will usually go away if I get up and walk around for a couple minutes. So I'm not sure what I have.

[@nnotny]

I have the same experience. I've just started the video so I don't know what he'll have to say yet.

[@rolandovivar6864]

Same here, but walking helps. Even elevating on soft pillows has helped too. Ice numbs the pain. Sitting a big NO! Have hip arthristis, lumbar bone spurs, glute & thigh pain, some calf pain and foot numbness. I 'll try his stretches, etc.

[@adrury0601]

There is so much variation in my symptoms that it is hard to pinpoint the root cause and I think I might have multiple things going wrong along with muscle imbalances. I'm going to look for a PT that does manual therapy or a chiropractor that also does manual therapy. Mine doesn't start in my butt and run down the back of my leg. Sometimes I feel it in my back, a little bit in my butt then it runs down the outside of my leg or the ache in my whole leg just gets really severe and I cannot walk after 10/15 min. OR the pain will run down the inside of my leg to my ankle and foot. Or it starts at the furthest spot, usually my foot or shin with numbness, foot drop and deep ache, and by the time it is back up in my thigh and lower back I cannot walk. I know I have piriformis issues too because the middle of my butt cheek is sore to the touch but excruciating, I tear up from acupressure there and it will not release.

[@martynaaries6045]

I have thr problem of both..soo. lol..is yhere a diagnosis that includes the both ? 😢

[@thirooputten3232]

Your explanation is crystal clear.😂

[@ahmeemfarish1381]

highly helpful. i did follow your advices. it is evident and logical.

[@blainebowling3303]

Very, very helpful!

[@doyen101]

Could one have both problems at the same time?

[@loucollins6367]

How can stenosis in the lumbar area and pelvic issues be addressed?

[@cyndimanka]

I do have arthritis in my hip on the sciatic side. Interesting.

[@LiciaWhite]

Are the exercises the same?

[@MzTreeLdy]

Will wearing an SI belt harm? My right side hurt a lot would lock, kept me up at night, etc… (symptoms I now understand can belong to hip arthritis - I have osteoarthritis in other joints so no surprise). Wore and SI belt… right side got better. Now have severe sciatica pain on the left…

[@deborahdomenici1445]

I have severe pain in my FRONT upper thigh-starting at the inner groin line area. And my right hip is so out of alignment. My right knee is farther out than my left knee-when sitting-looks like almost 2 INCHES. My right hip is rotated outward. I can see it sitting on toilet-rt leg is dropped down and outward. WHAT do I do to fix hip alignment. My upper thigh BURNS

[@kittenheels1958]

I have this exact same thing you describe and I can’t seem to find a solution!

[@solidfuel0]

My symptoms gets better with walking, so which one I have

[@mohammadisa9728]

Hello dr david. Do you think chiropractic can solve piriformis syndrome? I’ve been aching in my butt cheek almost 2 months. Sometimes my left hip and sometimes my right hip. Just exactly like you described in the video. Could you give me some advice on chiropractic?

[@gipsiesrealm]

My question is how do you get a balance in muscle i had a groin pull on my left side about 5 years ago Now I’ve had problems on my left hip probably piriformis for about two years when I start hiking I can’t go very far because I get pain going from the back of my butt cheek to the front of the hip and probably from walking cricket all this time now my right knee is starting to have problems where my meniscus is. I looked at when your videos for that for it might be out of alignment and I’m trying to work on that because it went out yesterday after riding for a couple hours. I have horses , so I’m limping around today so what I want to know is how do you get your body to be even I have had four C-sections so my abdominal wall is not strong I do have the syndrome where are you are back is very curved and my butt sticks out. I still have a bunch, but I have to work hard to keep it.

[@KetoMama777]

My left behind cheek has tingling and a stabbing pain when I walk its only in my buttocks not down leg or upper back. I dont know what it is but I sure wish you were in Missouri. My husband always said I was a pain in the *** 😂 now I have it.

[@rosemarykilcommons112]

Who would you suggest in the North Dallas or Plano area for Sciatica therapy?

[@notmyrealname6272]

Can I go straight to the gym and do hamstring curls and any glute and ab exercises I can think of? The quad dominance thing really rings true for me. I cycle on the turbo every single day and have for 7 years and used to run a lot too and was told I had glutes that didn’t fire. I have a mix of sciatica and piriformis symptoms that are very bad and I’m desperate to help myself.

[@KarenB-jp3tx]

Its periformus syndrome.. with knee issues bad. And theres an injury clearly to a muscle in my right quad. How its going to be diagnosed i have no idea. And some Pelvic issues too.. Muscle balances for sure. I need alot of help. Now what doctor will do all this for ME.. Pelvic prolapse.

[@notmyrealname6272]

Can I go straight to the gym and do hamstring curls and any glute and ab exercises I can think of? The quad dominance thing really rings true for me. I cycle on the turbo every single day and have for 7 years and used to run a lot too and was told I had glutes that didn’t fire. I have a mix of sciatica and piriformis symptoms that are very bad and I’m desperate to help myself. I’ve been using a TT saddle on the bike and wonder if this has caused this or at least contributed to it.

[@jewelwalker4940]

My l4 and l5 herniating problem causes severe pain down the front of my thigh not the back of thigh??

[@faithfultita1585]

Where are you located?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Faithful! We are located in El Paso, TX :-) If you are interested in a virtual visit, here is the link below! Virtual visit link www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/

[@martynaaries6045]

Do you accept Medicare insurance 😭

[@almacisneros6339]

I have all the symptoms 😢

[@esterkahingunga5813]

I have chronic neck a

[@itsgabegutierrez]

I have suffered from sciatica for years. On two different occasions doctors referred me to physical therapy. Just my luck but both therapists told me they did not have specific treatment for sciatica. They were basically winging it. I got no relief. I never went back.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Gabe, sorry to hear that you have been suffering from sciatica for so long :-( We have some great content available that can help you find the treatment that works for you. Here is our playlist of videos for what to do and not to do for sciatica in case you are interested in learning more: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@VaporRize08]

Do you see sciatica caused by neuropathy?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Mickie, Sciatica it can be related to neuropathic pain as it deals with nerve pathways.

[@VaporRize08]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks for answering. Disheartening because seems there's no structural cause for mine on an MRI. But I have it in both legs currently. Hope it goes away. Very hard to walk and it's making my neuropathy foot pain at night 100 x worse.

[@andreafelton689]

5:04 arch of foot, not arc