How to Sleep with Sciatica | DO's and DONT's Explained

[@DrRowe]

👉 Have any tips that help relieve sciatica? Make sure to share with us here in the comments section!

[@lindamarie4248]

I walk up and down steps, it seems to help.

[@amarbhai8965]

I've Sciatica Pain Since 1 Month How Can I'm Getting This Pain Properly The Pain Starts When I'm walking and Standing 1-2 Hour Can You Help

[@zerildagarises625]

I have sciatica pain for a week now, the previous pains for January and February was much better but eish, this ones is terrible. I can't stand up straight or even walk straight. What can I do to ease the pain? I have been to the doctor, got some pain killers

[@mikeoneill7144]

Ice two or three times a day for 10 to 15 minutes. It reduces the swelling of the nerves. I've had back problems for 40 years this works best

[@americafirst9351]

Back surgery!!! All they will do is remove the hernea from the disc. Surgery takes an hour back home the same day and you will feel 101% better

[@verohb79]

Hugs to those that suffer sciatica, it’s hard to feel helpless, especially when you want to get up to go to the restroom, yet the pain is unbearable to get up! 😓💔 Been there done that!

[@obethvargas363]

I have it right now and a week of pain

[@robertasettle2974]

Going thru it now !!!!

[@RichardMurtagh]

Same its horrible

[@reishaphillips1319]

🎉​@@obethvargas363

[@imaweakgamer]

It’s the worst. This the second time I’m going through this

[@sierradominiquesavannah6564]

Laying on my stomach with a pillow under my hips takes the pain away instantly. All of the sleeping positions shown in this video sends shooting pains from my buttocks to my foot. To each his own people. Praying for healing for us all ❤

[@dmgrider5479]

This is ME! I SLeep with my fist under my pelvic bone... my cousin said I probably have hip problems not back problems

[@rubymcnubywatchingyou1763]

I can't sleep on my back only my stomach with 3 pillows under my chest

[@mandoky1647]

sleeping on your stomach is very bad for you.

[@mandoky1647]

Put a small pillow under your hip on your side to take pressure off your spine. He failed to mention that. You can even roll up a towel and put it under your shoulder and armpit to relief more pressure. I really encourage if you have sciatic problems is to get a roller or roll up two towels, and place under your lower spine above your butt while laying on the floor. Then put a pillow under your head. Lay in that position for 10-20 minutes. I made my own step on that exercise and went further, and added a heating pad to my roller while my spine was being stretched to help with the discomfort. People don't realize that over time you lose the shape and curve in your spine with bad habits or postures. You have to try and stretch the curve back and work on posture to keep it.

[@rt-uh6mt]

@@mandoky1647 Yeah, I was surprised about this. My sciatica came back with a vengeance and lying on my stomach is a relief right now. Also, doing press-ups and other prone back exercises worked for me before, and for those you're essentially on your stomach. But I'll experiment with side sleeping and resting on my back and see how it goes.

[@isoldepotgieter9072]

I have been following you for some time now. I suffer from sciatica and went for Voltaren or pethedene injections regularly. You were the one l wanted to watch. The only person not in a leotard and yoga mat. The fact that there's no antics and big hoo haa, made me watch your videos. You demonstrate in chino's and tekkies and get on with it. Thank you thank you and THANK YOU. I regularly do the exercises and haven't had sciatic pain since 2021. Much love from KwaZulu-Natal Natal, South Africa

[@DrRowe]

Hello, and I don't think you'll see me in a leotard anytime soon 😂 Thanks for watching, and keep at it!

[@dulp0707]

Obviously the people that dislike this video never before have heard about sciatica pain. Good luck to them.

[@TheNBChica]

I feel Iike I can’t take it anymore.

[@dulp0707]

@@TheNBChica I am sorry to hear that. It is very painful I got sciatica ten years ago, it's pretty much under control, but I lifted something heavy yesterday and I got the pain right away. Did the stretches from his video to help with sciatica pain, and worked pretty well. I am awake because of my hip pain it's unbearable, he got another video for hip pain to I will do that as well. I hope you feel better soon.

[@tancaldwell9832]

Right!!

[@TheNBChica]

@@dulp0707 I did these exercises for two days and it finally went away. I was also icing and taking anti-inflammatory medication. I hope it helps you too.

[@JF-oi3df]

@@TheNBChica I feel your pain. I've been suffering from severe sciatica in my right leg for the past three weeks. I feel pain in four separate areas. The pain only subsides a little bit throughout the day because of medication. But the medication isn't miraculous. The nerve blockers eventually stop working. I've seen a chiropractor twice now. He is afraid to really manipulate my back because of how much pain I'm in. All he does is massage where the sciatic pain is right now. I've been bedridden for 3 weeks now. When I stand up I must use a walker. After about 3 minutes the pain is so unbearable that I must lie down on my side with a pillow between my legs immediately. My quality of life right now sucks. You really get sucked into depression. Thank God my daughter is on summer break otherwise I wouldn't be able to take care of myself at all. I can definitely sympathize with your pain.

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

I had no idea so many suffered from this condition. It's really painful and when inflamed, I can't even concentrate or do anything constructive.

[@DrRowe]

#sciaticasucks

[@1978strong]

I’m suffering now going on a month. It’s happen to me a few times now after having back surgery in 2010. I injured my back in 2007. I wish everyone suffering with back pain or sciatica would get better & never suffer with this again.

[@1978strong]

SpineCare Decompression and Chiropractic Center can you give any tips on the pain moving from upper buttocks to lower side of the leg & side of upper leg.

[@DrRowe]

@@1978strong check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hprQaWuViMiYlbs

[@unayoungaiko547]

I only have back pain when I get off the bed but hip Gotha sharp pain when standing or walking and it's been a day. I struggle with getting off the bed coz my back gets really stiff and it hurts so badly

[@vigneshwarisrinivasan9226]

People around don't understand how painful and depressing this is

[@LazySillyDog]

I started having pain about 3 weeks ago, and thought it was getting better until last night when I discovered how painful true sciatica pain could be.

[@mjmk8928]

Depressing fer sure ive had it for few months now,,my fault for not doing consisted stretches/walking/marching/ keep moving(yes!)the last couple weeks i have done daily stretches( just a variety of (assorted)things& finally i have found some relief,bottom line too guys DONT SIT AROUND TOO MUCH EACH DAY(SORRY IF YOU HAVE A SITTING JOB,OUCH)if you do after work& when youre iver home DONT SIT TOO MUCH KEEP MOVING

[@YellowLavender23-mn2co]

Ikr mine came back on n off n my god sleeping is hard hot water helps

[@latikajadelaurel2215]

​@@mjmk8928...me too sometimes im thinking when can i be normal again😢😢...

[@Toboe3]

​@@mjmk89286:21 6:21

[@salehasamad9055]

I am impressed. Most people don’t give the information at all. He is really trying to help , very genuine.

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and thanks for watching!

[@paulfeher6775]

Haven't slept now for 4 overnights due massive sciatica after a over-zealous free weight workout last week. L5 super displaced, pinched nerve, inflamattion, tight muscles, spasms, burning from buttock to toes, you name it. Under Chiro Care now :-) so on the way to recovery. But, I discovered this Dr while scrambling to find that one position to get a couple of hours of sleep. This DR is so reassuring, optimistic, and emits calmness and hope when you start thinking you may just be freakin loosing your mind at 4am. And, the stretches, tips and movements he shows actually realy really help. Everyone here knows and will agree that just 2-3-4 mins of pain relief is like a miracle during these crises. Well, he might have got me 20-25-30 min a night and forever I am grateful for this. FOREVER! Thank you Dr. Rowe.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and check these exercises out too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bmSxf3-ZZtB2rqs and kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4mXiWBoj6d3b5o

[@bobmiller1902]

Same here Paul. Should we not be lifting free weights?? This pain sucks.

[@shayladahlberg1404]

Yes thank you for sharing these techniques I have had sciatica for 6 months

[@russellsandidge1003]

Dr Rowe you are an angel! After aggravating by back it took a week to get an appointment with my chiropractor. While waiting for my appointment I discovered your channel. What a God send, I canceled the appointment as the stretches relieved my pain. Thank you for sharing these healing stretches.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel, and thanks for watching!

[@leilakrieger59]

im 68, nobody really knows the severity of the pain im living with, your contribution (by sharing your skill) helps me manage my pain, im deeply grateful.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video and it's helping, and thanks so much for watching!

[@jeanenestirrup5073]

I know exactly what you are suffering. I had Sciatica for 3 years 24/7. No amount of pain relief took away the pain and I'm only 55. I could only sleep on my right side with a pillow between my legs.

[@sahithurella140]

@@jeanenestirrup5073 I'm 21 🙂

[@NakMTLKane]

Im 13 and have it not I cant even imagine how bad it hurts you

[@jeanenestirrup5073]

@@DG-ie5ip thanks for your comment. I have L5/S1 Herniated Disc with Sequestration, meaning something like your brother had. I've just spent time in Hospital for pain relief but that didn't even help. I'm on strong pain medication and nothing works. I've recently had an updated MRI so the Surgeon can decide whether Surgery can help(do you believe that?). There are a few things the Surgeon can do, one is a Discectomy. The bit that has broken of my Herniated Disc is either bone or tissue which is pinching the Sciatic nerve and causing excruciating pain 24/7, for 3+ years now. The pain consumes every aspect of my life. Spinal Surgery is something I'm terrified of but I've exhausted every other treatments. Now just waiting to hear from the Hospital to see where I go from here....

[@thegamingtruckdriver]

Oh my god! I’m a long haul truck driver and I was suddenly hit with a bout of sciatica. I have been in agony the last 4 days with very little sleep. Your video saved my life and the lives of people around me. Thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

I'm really happy you found the video, and it made a huge difference! Thanks for watching.

[@AyushRaj-ws7jd]

How are you now ?? How long did it take ?

[@petersmith2325]

Sorry but when I get a bad bout of Sciatic I can't lay down, often 2 weeks of just walking around the house at night, a nightmare, also sleep deprivation. Can you advise please. Peter UK 🇬🇧

[@mailboxxy]

@@petersmith2325 practice different yoga positions to see what can help you pop the nerve back into place. Try moving your legs side to side as if your knees were glued together. Try warm baths when you are home before bed. Use pillows to prop your legs in different positions as well. But like he said in the video. If you can't handle it after x amount of days go see a doctor!

[@brendawilliams8062]

@@petersmith2325 I am sorry for others to suffer but it’s not alone. It hurts, Yeap.

[@lo-tar1442]

I gotta say this - I have Chronic SI pain because of a severely pronated right foot. I'm in excruciating pain most of every week for the last 8 years. I've gotten to the point now where the pain shifts from side to side almost every morning just depending on how I sleep. Each day I wake up and I see a video from you that perfectly addresses the pain I wake up with from the night before. Its like you're making these videos directly for me and I cant tell you how much I appreciate it and how much it helps. Sincere Thanks man!

[@jaquijean2619]

I’m a sciatica sufferer it’s the worst pain ever, I’m going to try all his exercises and sleep theories. Thankyou

[@DrRowe]

Hope it helps, and check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6nUk4NjbdN_Y5I and kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZqaf6qMjcSdiLM

[@fitzbellehill]

I love people like u that REALLY REALLY want to HELP people!!!! Thank u!!!!

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and thanks so much for watching!

[@ozzvy]

A wise person once told me .. wait until you're 30 ... now I'm watching this video . Thanks, Doc

[@RomeoruneVisaya]

very true

[@cuzstacysays]

33 and in constant pain…so true

[@impossiblenugget]

This helped me so much!!!! I’ve been describing my pain to people and nobody has ever figured out what I mean but I didn’t know it was sciatica pain. I sleep so much better now thank you! Everyone always wondered why I prefer to sleep on the floor and now it makes sense!🌺

[@Ja-vr7go]

I start sleeping on the floor a d some of the pain went away. I also start going bridge, clam, leg raised and mini yoga. Also taking pain killet and heating pad on my lower back.

[@pedrojrhufano5794]

Are you cured now?

[@Rita_g678]

​@@pedrojrhufano5794there is no cure for sciatica 😮

[@genericman6648]

​@@pedrojrhufano5794Has your Mother started wearing "DEPENDS" undergarments yet?

[@valeriedavies1183]

@@Ja-vr7go😊❤ w

[@mahalakshmikolla3517]

Generous service in passing on life saving information at expense of your time and resources. Heartfelt gratitude to a kind personality

[@mikaeladonges9102]

Well said. 🥰

[@julianfp1952]

I had severe sciatica due to an L5/S1 left-side herniation in 2011 with a relapse in 2017 (both confirmed by MRI) and both resolved without surgery. I am currently on day 5 of my second relapse, not yet confirmed by MRI, and am again enduring the agony while hoping that conservative (non-surgical) treatment will work this time too. I have learned a lot over these episodes and thank you for the video. I have found that how well I fare each night, especially in terms of not getting into bad positions or making awkward moves in the night, is the biggest single determinant in how able to function I will be the next day. Sleeping badly, or even if I haven't been able to sleep but have been lying badly, can mean getting out of bed unable to walk more than a metre or so without crutches and even then getting from the bedroom to the kitchen is a major expedition. I think this video is so important. Having said that I have one extra tip. You show the exercise at time index 5:00 where you pull your knees up to your chest. I have another use for this stretch/exercise/position that I find invaluable in bed. As a side sleeper I find that it can get tedious lying dead straight and motionless for hours on end on the same side so sometimes I feel that I just have to roll over but that rotation of the lower back makes the pain so unbearable that it is impossible to simply roll over in bed the way that most people would do so what I do is, while still on the side that I want to get away from and before trying to roll over I pull my knees up to my chest to go into what I call the "diver's tuck" position, I can then roll over while maintaining that diver's tuck position the whole time, and once I am on my other side I gently come out of the diver's tuck by straightening my legs out again. Before I discovered this trick when I decided I simply could not stand lying in the same position any longer I would literally get out of bed, walk round to the other side of the bed, and get back into the bed lying on my other side. As a second trick, again for side sleepers, I sometimes find that putting an extra pillow behind me and pressed up tightly against my back can help a tiny bit with the pain. I think maybe it's a bit like white noise i.e. as well as the constant pain coming from my back (no sleeping position is able to stop the pain completely for me) the sensation of the pillow pressing against my back gives some extra nerve inputs into that area for my brain to think about instead of just having the sciatic pain inputs to process. I confess that this one doesn't by any means remove the pain but it does reduce it just a tiny bit.

[@janewestcountry5131]

I use both of these 'tricks' and find them useful too 😉

[@summerforever6736]

Good advices Thanks!

[@judyyoung4485]

I have had back pain on and off for years but the pain of sciatica is on another level just constant pain down my left leg worse than toothache I have sympathy for all who suffer with this condition 😖

[@janewestcountry5131]

I am in exactly the same position ☹️ What a horrible, painful condition !

[@sheilaD6627]

I have this problem it seems like it's getting worse. I get up in the morning and can't walk across the floor it's never been this bad. How you doing have you gotten better?

[@ChardyApegazo]

Me the same for 20 years

[@todoesprimo5433]

Expierining this right now

[@nicoliesoroush]

Same situation, from back pain to lower leg pain 😭😭😭

[@Icelandlover]

Straight to the point. So rare on KZbin. Liked and subbed. Thanks so much.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for the sub, we appreciate it!

[@rebeccathomas811]

@@DrRowe Do you have any exercise for pains on tail bones? I fell , landed on my butt, hurt my tail bone Thanks

[@DrRowe]

@@rebeccathomas811 check out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIK7gGuuob9skKc

[@sumame47]

Stress is another factor that exasperates sciatica. I lost my new job due to sciatica a few days ago. It came on when money was stolen from my account and I was stretching. I was feeling great yesterday, did some things around the house, and am in pain today. These hints help as I normally sleep on my side. Will look for a better pillow and just praying to be back to my happy 62 year old self sooner than later!

[@sashleymo4]

I’ve had intense sciatica for 3 years now. It’s excruciating at times. Some good days some awful days, but every day it’s there. Thank you for your advice.

[@DrRowe]

Hope this video helps, and thanks for watching.

[@americafirst9351]

Third world squat. Try this it will fix everything you will thank me

[@sashleymo4]

@@americafirst9351 I have never heard of this. I’m looking it up now. I will let you know! I’m willing to try anything. Thank you!

[@sashleymo4]

@@americafirst9351 it does help stretch it out. Thank you. I also started taking turmeric. That spice has helped so much.

[@nobodyspecial9035]

After squatting daily for weeks I’ll say this: a primal squat hold is a good stretch and stretching helps, but it has not taken away my mild to severe symptoms. Having an injection after trying everything else including; diet, exercise, stretching, and inverted hanging.

[@stabyguy5897]

Well im 21 and have a lot of pain in my lower back/hip area. Exercises or changing sleep position did not realy help me, but sleeping on the floor on my back did it for me. I do it every time the pain comes back, usually a few times a month. Hope this helps someone 😌

[@Moment_of_Zen]

You may have the wrong type of mattress. Most people don’t know how to buy the correct mattress for what your body actually needs or tend to keep them longer than their supposed to

[@saran.4001]

I will try anything at this point, thank you for the tip. I am so sorry you are having this pain at 21. But I read somewhere that back pain will disappear when you get a little older, as opposed to getting it when you are older. If that makes sense.

[@cindylou2128]

Well, I’m 67 and my back pain hasn’t gone away. I found my back problems resolve when I sleep on the floor. It does take time though-at least a couple weeks before I notice the pain is gone

[@saran.4001]

@@cindylou2128 I would sleep on a bed of nails at this point, if it helped. My chiropractor suggested putting ice on my butt, with my sciatica, which seems to help. I sat on one of those freezer bags and it busted all over my sleep pants and towel. But it did help the pain.

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

@@cindylou2128 do you have a mattress on the floor or do you sleep flat on the floor itself? I am in agony with this excruciating pain!

[@sherizuech6562]

I've been suffering with sciatica for a few days. I watched your other video yesterday on leaning against a wall and pushing my bad hip toward the wall. It worked very well and I could walk much better in minutes! I'm almost back to normal this morning.

[@phoebeweebyful]

Do you know please what that video is called I cannot find it

[@Keeacer]

@@phoebeweebyful How to relieve sciatica pain in seconds. The excersice mentioned is the last one in the video

[@MR-kt1vx]

This helped me. I was crying from pain and this helped. Hopefully it works long term

[@DrRowe]

Hope the video helps for a long time to come, give us an update soon!

[@iamtheone9242]

İm 17 and this is a new condition for me its pretty terifying to hear that it can worsten my left leg is numb to my foot and it hurts im going to try these tips

[@elisarose6393]

@@iamtheone9242 Maybe consult a Doctor because having a numb foot is pretty bad, your nerve might be compressed. He says this in the video at the end, always get it checked out ! Hope you get better soon.

[@nikkakillss]

how are u feeling now its been two mo ths ?

[@iamtheone9242]

@@elisarose6393 thanks ive been better since still sometimes some light pain but nothing too extreme

[@thomasrogers5152]

Stretching made mine worse now all i do is walk. Its the only thing that helps. Take a B12 shot you will thank me. Also just know if your reading this it gets worse before it gets better. Then it does get better

[@jandrcrew1]

That’s me now. I was getting better then BAM shit hit the fan and it was so much worse! Why does it get worse before it gets better??

[@randomfandom4696]

​@@jandrcrew1same! Now I can't sleep at all. It's been 2 weeks of straight hurt locker for me. Has yours cleared up yet?

[@jandrcrew1]

@@randomfandom4696 Yes! My PT had me use a lacrosse ball to help relax my glute and it has done wonders! About 95% better. Still hurts to sit down because I have a super, super angry piriformis muscle and most likely a disc problem, but I’m finally seeing the doctor tomorrow so hopefully things will get better. It’s been close to two months now, and I just want to be out of pain and enjoy a little bit of summer.

[@HeIpImStuck]

⁠@@jandrcrew1did the doctors do anything or provide any insightful information? I have had the same experience as you. My piriformis is super tight but I’m hoping it’s not a disc problem and only a piriformis problem. It’s been about 2 months for me as well.

[@diamondonpurpose9145]

Yes stretching made mine worse too. 😮

[@OffRadarPro_3768]

All these doctor or specialist that give some health tips deserve my salute

[@cassandraoftroy6439]

One morning I could hardly walk due to the pain in my right leg, from hip to heel. The pain kept me awake the whole night, and I couldn't find a position to relieve the pain. Somehow, intuitively, I put a bolster under my knees and the pain subsided. I also experimented with getting out of bed, and I finally figured out exactly the same position shown on the video. In a few days I got better, so I didn't go to the doctor, and I only found out from YT videos what was wrong with me in the first place. I've just come across your excellent video, doctor, and I want to thank you very much for the tips and exercises! I really appreciate them!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel, and I hope the exercises help for a long time to come!

[@michelpiche6355]

Have you ever treated statin induced sciatica? If so, how? Thank you.

[@deborahbshara9643]

I have watched a number of KZbin back videos and I found yours was less about you and more about the viewer. Isn't that refreshing!

[@DrRowe]

There's some talkers out there for sure, thanks for watching!

[@demonweber666]

Yes! Information rather than self-promotion

[@macmuc7828]

Very helpful indeed

[@indiratyagi2348]

Yessss😊👌👍

[@Keemy2Hot]

I caught sciatica couple years ago and it came back if your reading this please take care of yourself I’m 27 and never experienced any excruciating pain like this it’s a pinched nerve and it can travel down through your buttocks and legs making it impossible to walk

[@vinsaurus]

I was also 27 and it happened at the gym.

[@pallavipathak6053]

Does it ever heal? I am also experiencing sciatica pain since a month and its terrible

[@deter1101]

Im 17 and I’m having these shooting pains from my tailbone to my ankle. Never have I regretted living a seated lifestyle as much as I am now.

[@anitagilbert8602]

Sciatica can be eliminated

[@darkangel13915]

28 here. Got it last year when I was 27 after deadlifting. I figured it just go away but I’m still going through it. It doesn’t help either that I’m a Delivery driver and my company doesn’t provide health insurance,

[@buddyglynn6173]

I just started to watch your videos and am so impressed by how straight forward you are and to the point. Your videos are about helping all of us not about you which is so refreshing. You're the best I have seen for back issues Dr. Rowe; thank you so much for helping me with my back, it's much better from doing your stretches.

[@DrRowe]

Thank you for the kind words, and glad you found the channel!

[@mentalglitch9603]

I’ve been sleeping on my stomach for my entire life with my head pointed left. Today is the start of my back sleeping journey

[@DrRowe]

Please give us an update in the future. Thanks!

[@yoboatsummer]

I’m in your shoes but 54 years for me. I’ve been sleeping on my back about 4nights- it’s been hard, I wake up a lot but I always work up a lot when I slept on my stomach due to numb arms & fingers. I think I could get used to this back sleeping- maybe

[@lonnaproctor9547]

Learning to sit up from sleep properly isba game changer!!!!!!!!!

[@savvy2096]

*Me crying, looking up how to help my siatica.... laying on my stomach* I automatically laid on my back put pillows under my spine and legs and OMGGGGGG LET ME TELL YOU THE RELIEF !

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found this video, hope it makes a big difference!

[@raquelyanez1367]

Omg Yes!

[@joycelee8944]

Invest in a good mattress topper. Awesome support and comfort level is A+

[@louisianabred616]

SAME😩😩

[@raquelyanez1367]

Me suffering with sciatic for years, doing yoga stretches helped me alot.

[@DrRowe]

Yoga is great for many things, including lower back pain. Thanks for watching!

[@humungous09]

Hello Raquel, I'm a sciatica patient myself since so many years with herniated disk in lumbar region. Stretches helped to some extent but the pain is a lot terrible. Which yoga asanas helped you most. Can you enlist them all please..

[@eileenlang8345]

Same but lately it’s been so hard lately. I have to get back to it. I haven’t been able to hold the asanas for a while

[@Prestonenos-tq8bd]

Yoga doesn't put spine that's out of alignment back in place .

[@jerseygirl8944]

I was always told by my chiropractor to use ice & never heat. He said heat causes inflammation in the inflamed muscle. I used moist heat one time & it felt good while I used it but when I woke up the muscle was so tight & the pain was awful. Thank you for this video.

[@martyspargur5281]

Any athlete will tell you to ice, to reduce inflammation. All my friends say use ice. We've been conditioned to accept that as the solution. But as an ER doctor pointed out about 40 years ago, inflammation is our body's natural defense against attack, and icing my knee before seeing him wasn't necessarily helping me to heal. The opposite of our Go Go Go ignore the consequences conditioning. So maybe it will get you back in the game, but is that really the best strategy for someone who doesn't need to finish a race or disregard the consequences of pushing yourself even harder? Every chiropractor I've ever seen always starts the session with 15 minutes or more of lying on a heated massage bed. Moderate doses of heat have helped me when I'm stretching. Please don't be afraid to try it.

[@tkuhel12]

I have been having horrible lower back pain over the last few weeks. It starts in my right buttocks and goes down the back of my right leg. Well this morning it took me a full 20 min to get out of bed. I had the worst shooting pain I’ve ever felt in my whole life. Managed to make it downstairs and tried to sit. Sitting hurt, standing hurt, laying hurt. Excruciating pain. My whole right leg and foot went completely numb. I was so scared, never experiencing this before, and my poor 13 year old daughter freaked out and called 911. Paramedics came and told me it was sciatica pain. Made it into a chiropractor today, got some shots in the area and some xrays. Go back in tomorrow for results and treatment plan. I’m worried about sleeping tonight, but will follow the tips in this video.

[@sashleymo4]

Give turmeric capsules a try. I tried everything from therapy to injections to pills to stretching for hours. I take 2 turmeric capsules twice a day now and have for a couple months. I’ve been able to come off meds. It has been a miracle for me.

[@mrjaxx4947]

Get well soon pls do update us . I have the same pain.... What did the doctor inject etc

[@mrjaxx4947]

Get well soon.. let's us know what shots u took.. I have the same pain

[@RookHurst]

The pillow under the knees. That helped. Ty.

[@DrRowe]

It's a small thing that makes a big difference, thanks for watching!

[@joycelee8944]

Mattress topper supports the small of the back, the back of the knees and every other part of the body. Cant say enough. You cant believe what a piece of foam [designed the right way] can do for sleep and comfort. Excellent investment.

[@keegancan]

They teach how to get out of bed at the clinic I worked at. Great tip. Please practice this even if you don’t have problems.

[@elizabethsamuel2219]

I am delighted to take the advice you give. I do some of the stretches in hot jacuzzi tub before going to bed. That helps me to sleep well with my sciatica flare up. I also use cold packs, tied around. Proper stretches from your video, heat and cold together give relief. I am in my mid seventies. I do stretches several times a day. Keeps your videos as my scripture!!! Thank you. God bless you and all who suffers.

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel, and I hope the exercises help you for a long time to come.

[@tokenspirit1548]

I'm excited to get using these exercises. My piriformis pain started in 2017 and kept me disabled (could not stand, walk or sit down!) for 8 months!! Hard to believe, I know. It took forever for doc's Not to simply refer to this as a sciatic pain. It wasn't and I knew it. After recovery, I started a daily routine of floor exercise, daily walks which kept this issue at bay. Sitting all day, and aging was a major factor. As said in the beginning, these moves have me 'pumped'...my pain is already feeling better. Watch this space! I shall be reporting back. Good luck to anyone who suffers this miserable affliction. Thanks Dr. Rowe - great form btw. signed (youthful Nana)

[@amitabhatkar2576]

Dr..i m from India, having sciatica since more tha 15 yrs..afraid to go to dr ,so going through exercises on youtube channels. Ur videos may help me hereafter i hope. God bless u my son.keep on serving people in pain through ur knowledge n get blessings which is a return gift for ur holy work

[@dday1153]

I watched this video yesterday and tried sleeping on my back with a pillow and woke up feeling amazing. I was also guilty of sleeping in the worst position. Thank you!!!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@EggGorlComics]

My chiropractor treated mine amazingly well with symptoms disappearing after a year of solid chronic pain. The regimen was: Wobble chair to losen my back up before adjustment. Neck stretcher thing (I can’t recall what it was, but it was a strap that would hang on the wall, and with gentle pressure , relaxes the neck prior to adjustment) Actual adjustment Then I’d pop on the vibrating platform for ten minutes. It had different speed settings that would change every minute on a Timed cycle. Within two adjustments the pain was GONE!!!! I wanted to cry holy hell I was so relived. I swear by the vibe platform. I bought one for my Home, and when sciatica pains creep now (12 years later), I loosen my back with heat and excersizes, and hop on the platform for the ten min! Works every time!!!

[@Tinyteacher1111]

What kind of platform? Did I miss something? I was only half listening because my ex husband can hardly walk and all they say is surgery!!

[@sassafrasdinglemeyer4513]

I so appreciate your videos. Thank you! I have never dealt with sciatica before, it is AWFUL. I’m a very active older person and I want to continue to be.

[@miguelcarvalho5122]

I've been sleeping on my stomach for years, and now I feel this terrible pain! I'm gonna break this bad habit immediately!

[@DrRowe]

It will pay off in the end!

[@1msfit]

I really appreciate the exercises you demonstrated for use before getting out of bed. I also like your clear, concise, straight to the point delivery. Thank for all the helpful information.

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and thanks so much for watching!

[@fayechamp4156]

Yes I really appreciate that too Thanks

[@Wonkywatkins]

For those of you that have never experienced this pain…. Imagine having raging toothache, but in the bottom of your back, buttocks, pelvis and the outside of your thighs (I also 🤦🏻‍♀️ have pain in the outer sides of my lower legs). It is torture. Plus you can’t sleep a wink (hence me being here.) Honestly, it is agony. I could literally cry 😩😩😩

[@jacquelinemarie1078]

thank you, i'm in so much pain right now and have been for over a week. i couldn't find a good sleeping position, and didn't know how to do that. very grateful!

[@DrRowe]

Glad we could help, and thanks for watching!

[@qbynum1]

Thank you for sharing such life changing information. I exercise regularly but struggle with sciatica pain regularly. I will definitely be adding the pillow between the legs and stretching prior to getting out of bed. THANK YOU TREMENDOUSLY

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@sashleymo4]

Give turmeric capsules a try. It’s been a miracle for me. I suffered for 3 years with intense pain. I take two capsules twice a day and it has given me my life back. I tried therapy, pills, injections, nothing worked. I stumbled across this suggestion and I could kiss that guy in the mouth! It’s given me my life back. Please give it a try. It took a few days to really see a dramatic improvement but now I rarely even have any pain. It’s worth it the few bucks to have relief. I pray you try it and if you do, that you have the great results I have had.

[@omarcruz2840]

There has never been another person I listen to more closely than this walking Saint of a man. If this was before KZbin I would have had multiple surgeries by now.

[@lauradawn1551]

Thank you so very much for the information. I have a ruptured disc at L5-S1 and 4 bulging disc's directly above L5. I have a lot of issues with my sciatic nerve and radiating aches through my low back/hips area. I have been dealing with low back issues (bulging disc & degenerative disc disease) since 1996. It was tolerable until the end of 2011 when I overextended my back and began having issues with my sciatic nerve. Early this year while bending over to pick up a jug of water, my back popped, then my legs literally came out from underneath me and down I went. The pain was so extremely severe and something I'd never experienced. I found out I herniated between L5-S1 plus my sciatic nerve was being pinched. I've been to my primary care physician, to an orthopedic surgeon, to two specialists, to a chiropractor, and a massage therapist, and have told each of them the issues I've had with sleeping, not being able to find a position, however not one of them have informed me of what you have in this video. So, I wanted to thank you so very much for this information. I've not been able to sleep more than 2 hours at a time, so am looking so forward to trying the positions suggested in order to get a more restful night's sleep.

[@MyHeart1955]

I’ve had severe sciatica pain since late 9/2023. I finally went to my pcp 12/2023. Referred to physical therapy. Tried one place but “jokingly” got called a “drama queen” - changed facilities due to that and have a new appointment 2/23/24.

[@GreatestXchange]

True story: I came back to tell you that, the day after watching this video, I turned over onto my stomach in bed and IMMEDIATELY I heard your voice telling me to "Break this habit!" So, I languished in that position for a few more minutes but did a quick 180 onto my back before falling asleep. You're definitely having an influence on me, sir.

[@bentaokello-j9l]

Thank you for this helpful video. Today is my first day to take on these exercises since i have been suffering with sciatica. I am getting relieved and today for the first time since one month ago when i started having these pains, i have been able to stand on my feet for more than 10 minutes without pain. I am turning these exercises into my daily routine from today onwards.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@slugga6198]

When my sciatica was really bad the only way I could fall asleep and feel comfortable was on my stomach but now I can sleep on my Back and in other positions thankfully

[@diyansster]

Share wat improved ur condition

[@laughingoranges1605]

@@diyansster can you give some tips

[@plfitzgerald4540]

Dr Rowe, 🇮🇪I am out of that horrendous 😱pain on an inflammed Piriformis after 3 weeks as it appears here that my medical educators may not have understood the 😱agony I was IN for SO long . as I continue every day to be well again & do your exercises ! I cannot thankyou enough for all your wonderful videos in helping me . 😊

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@s.7948]

I first developed sciatica when I was pregnant with my daughter 10 years ago and since then iv had the pain off and on the worst when I couldn't walk. A tip which I can say has helped me is taking turmeric tablets and doing deep stretches everyday also walking and moving around as much as possible just don't give up its very painful sometimes and resting is the only option but keep doing stretches and it will help tremendously. Good health to all ☺

[@robertmintz63]

If you are taking turmeric , to double the effect of it put plenty of black pepper on your meal , they work together synergistically

[@s.7948]

@@robertmintz63 thank you I do put black pepper on my food but will add more. Good health to you :)

[@moleculeman4653]

May God bless you Dr. Rowe! Those of us with these issues really appreciate these suggestions.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@JohnConnor636]

I love my chiropractor, but I wish I could go visit this guy. I know he would be a huge help.

[@halim3489]

In so much pain right now. Had to search sciatica videos.

[@chaipodsnips]

Same😢

[@JulieKaartinen]

Same

[@sybillemarley1836]

Same

[@alexandriasolis8342]

No seriously my most favorite DR, these tips have really helped me I'm not fixed or anything but I got some relief after watching the stretching videos !

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the channel and the exercises are helping. Thanks for watching too.

[@tinavidrine7340]

Sciatica is new for me, I have serve pain and numbness in four toes. Thank you for this information, I was a back sleeper for 20 years and I`m paying for it now.

[@HitenPatel]

Thank you Doctor, some great points! Mine has come back, was without it for couple of years after an injury causing a lower Disc Herniation. To complicate matters, I also have a side strain pain most mornings, I think from by mattress possibly. Moving one way causes the sciatica pain and the other way can lead to more stress on the side strain. I do wake up and get out of bed the correct way, but I think doing the stretches before I get out is absolutely golden advice.

[@DrRowe]

Hope it helps, and thanks for watching!

[@ToxicSherbetSyringe]

I've had intense pain for over a year, and only yesterday did someone suggest it may be sciatica. After researching it, that's seems to be the case. Due to my financial situation (and my families attitude towards doctors/hospitals) I never got it checked out. Hopefully, after a couple weeks of doing the recommended exercises and sleeping positions, it'll start to get better. However, if it doesn't start to ease up soon, I'll definitely be seeking professional medical help. Your video is extremely helpful and informative, thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with all of us.

[@DrRowe]

Please give us an update soon.

[@workingtaxpayer1201]

From a long-term back problem, this guy is good..

[@huhu6759]

Assuming you go to work early morning, you need to wake up early for stretches. Guys guess what!...My lumbar disc herniation lasted long..I tried all exercise but none could relieve the pain..I had massages and acupuncture but none could work until I have decided to decompress the backbone...The first day I did this for few seconds, my pain disappeared and my right leg feel normal...I kept the decompression everyday and doing dead hang on monkeybars and I'm very OK now...All nerve pains and nerve hooks from my waist through my thigh through my calf to my foot all disappeared fastest now I walk normal and do exercise I used to do. Just less than a week. All pains subsided greatly no fears any more. My advice to you all, if you have any form of sciatica, herniation, etc.... Suspend all activities and start decompressing the back bones with mountains of pillows, monkeybars, dead hangs, handing between tables,chairs etc with your legs up...Will cause the bulging disc to retract back to position and regrow and form normal shape...Do not rush to start any silly activities,keep on decompressing every morning and evening for a year for the disc to heal very very well then you reorganize your life.. I'm on course to full recovery now..Thank you Jesus for healing me...

[@Alibaba.Logic.Builders]

Really

[@jeromedizon4449]

How do you decompress?

[@mahmoudrefaat3009]

Yes, sounds great, but how to?

[@shamalimangat1287]

How ?

[@keldonb13]

This is so true. Literally the only thing that brought me some type of relief. I have a pull-up bar at home. So I just hung from it (feet on the ground) as limp as possible and relaxed. After 2-4 20 second sets I actually felt the discs pop back into place.

[@jeanettestahl819]

My daughter sent me this link and I found this video to be extremely helpful. And I appreciate that it was quick verbal delivery, yet very clear directions and easy to follow. Thank you! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it was helpful, and thanks for watching!

[@geo5103]

woke up at 3 with pain in the leg. tried all type of exercises. it worked only for seconds and pain was back. what really worked was moving on the floor and using pillows for lower back and legs as you show in the video. thank you so much!

[@rhiteshkumarsingh4401]

I must say that people dealing with sciatica while sleeping figure out themselves on what is the best way to sleep or get up. What you recommended is spot on but I already knew them cause I suffer from it. But the exercises mentioned helped a great deal in improving sleep. Thank you.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@OTseven]

Thanks for the usable exercises! And thanks for keeping it clear and simple. And especially thx for your perfect enunciation with no distracting music playing in the background. I LOVED this video.

[@ThompsonSmith505]

Hello Kathy How are you doing today?

[@JosephineNabakooza]

Thank you for making people's lives more comfortable.

[@samroberts7294]

My back has popped out of place and all of the muscles have seized, this video has been great at teaching me how to get in and out of bed - just remember to keep your head straight and facing a bit up. Thanks for your help 👏🏼

[@davidwee6927]

Thank you doctor for your advice. I follow your good and easy to understand instructions every day before going to bed and before getting up early in the morning. I feel very much better now.

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!

[@jerriefreem285]

Life saver -having a neck pillow for neck pain n back pain . Also morning headaches .

[@OriginalKavsy]

Any powerlifters / weightlifting competitors here? If so how did you deal with sciatica / herniated discs and how did you alter your training?

[@petermapp5988]

I was unaware of how effective and immediate the pillows were...thank you.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jenngraham1812]

Heat works wonders for my low back and muscles👍🏽

[@hafizurrahman1955]

Dr. Thank you so much. Your health tips are really very effective to reduce the sciatica pain. May Allah Subhanutala bless you and your lovely family.

[@gweneverebutler6605]

Thanks for the great tips on navigating through discomfort of the back with great suggestions on getting out of bed, stretching before bedtime and most importantly correct sleep positions! Greatly appreciated. It appears that back pain and issues with sciatic are so closely connected

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and thanks for watching!

[@davidkozelsky]

I’m a farrier and you’re my man to go to when I have a problem! Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelinarodil2099]

I am so amazed watching the tips on sleeping and when to get up.Thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@stablecircleh]

Thank you so much for investing your time and sharing your knowledge! The information helped me manage my pain. 😻. May God bless and protect you during this Covid tribulation.

[@DrRowe]

You are so welcome and stay safe during these times!

[@health_is_wealth333]

My DC taught me this and I tell my patients everyday!! I'm a LMT and I tell anyone who will listen!!!

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

Great stuff doc. Your ideas are priceless for many. Living without pain makes life worth living. You're the best.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@dreadskies]

I was sleepless for 3 days until I saw this video. Thank-you!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video!

[@landapanda1]

So grateful to find this channel my 88 yr old mom is suffering from Sciatica suddenly out of no where! we’re all at a loss to help her She’s not able to sleep and getting no relief... these tips and the gentle stretches shown in a previous vid I PRAY will help her🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@zenbrooklyn]

Did you ever manage to get your mom feeling better? ❤️

[@GreatestXchange]

This is a powerful video! 💥 You were so serious in your tone of voice that I found myself saying, "Yes, sir!" in response to you. Several things that you mentioned pertain to what I was looking for surrounding getting up in the morning. I'm grateful for this one.

[@hummerwisdom]

This Doc is AMAZING!! My faith has been restored. Thank you, Heavenly Father for GREAT teachers! 🙏

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@kymclinton3140]

Thank you so much wil be definitely trying the sleep and rise position so clear concise no spending on equipment and best of all no irritating music I'd give you a million thumbs up

[@DrRowe]

Hope it helps, and thanks a million for watching!

[@VictoriaErfleOnline]

This is really helpful Dr. Thank you so much! I'm wondering, what's the major contribution to the Sciatica issue?

[@KIRKSHINTATURNIPSEED]

I have sciatic pain What worked for me was 1) taking nervive nerve relief and magnesium 2) Got rid of my bed all together and purchased a recliner chair bed with lumbar and built in heating pad 3) walk 20 mins a day- not to sit too long (it makes my legs ache) I went from being in so much pain i crawled to shower to walking freely

[@kenzoPhoenixKhan]

The crawling part is how I am getting around and I am struggling with no sleep over week and I am getting so much pain and would be interested in the name of the medication or is it pregabalin and a separate magnesium based medicine? Thanks

[@KIRKSHINTATURNIPSEED]

@@kenzoPhoenixKhan just over the counter magnesium and nervive nerve relief Both over counter with suggestions above

[@tigerleni]

Thank you so much in this tips, I really suffered from this pain

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and thanks for watching!

[@codevines]

Are you alright now? I am also suffering from the same.

[@WillDanceAlone2U]

The best video on how to solve sciatic pain and sleepless nights! Thank you. 💚

[@DrRowe]

Glad it was helpful and thank you for watching!

[@soulcist]

It's almost like every time I have a health condition or ache in my body and I come to good ol' trusty KZbin, this kind doctor from Michigan (I assume from the accent? lol) pops up at the top of the results with the best advice and all for free out of the goodness of his heart. I just literally said a prayer that he, his family and business continue to be blessed abundantly for his kind generosity. If I lived in his town, he'd be my doc! Thanks for all you're doing for the world! God bless you!

[@EDB-fw9xw]

Thank you so much! I suffer from chronic sciatica and lower back pain, so these exercises and tips are helping me to get by and survive these agonizing pains. Blessings!

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help for a long time to come, and please give us an update soon!

[@himanshusharma1414]

Hey, How are you doing now? Is it any better . If yes then how long it took you to recover. Please provide the information. I'm suffering from the same pain. It''ll prove helpful to me. Thanks.

[@cd7856]

Good video! You shared things I’ve learned over 24 years of dealing with lumbar issues. All spot on. So nice of you to share with everyone! One clarification I would make is that heat is good for loosening up the body and gives an instant feeling of relief. However, heat can amplify inflammation and pain. Therefore I only use hot pads when extremely tight. Most days I ice my lumbar spine, especially when having pain or sciatica. Regular icing helps a lot!

[@terrencesala5255]

I had sciatica once and I fell asleep on the floor watching the football game, and when I woke up, it was gone! Incredible!

[@S.j.j.S]

Never clicked in a video so quick in my life 😅

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and I hope it helps!