How Everyone Can Get Long Term Sciatica Relief | El Paso Manual Physical Therapy

Have you been suffering with sciatica problems for months now? Are you looking for real long-term relief? Well, in this video today, I'm going to give you three expert tips, including three exercises that you can do right now at home to begin to improve your sciatica problem for the long term.
Now, there are three exercises that I give our clients frequently. And I'm going to go over those with you today, so that you can start doing those at home for your sciatica problem to get true, long term relief of this issue.
And I'll tell you about situations where you might need to get some expert help too, just to make sure that you fix any joint problems or any problems that you can't really fix at home. But these three exercises that I'm going to show you are pivotal in making sure that you get long term relief for your sciatica problem.
The first big tip that I want to give you is, you have got to avoid stretching your sciatica nerve!!!
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[@jrose9378]

I had a herniated disk 7 yrs ago. Took meds, had several steroid shots, acupuncture for years. Then on my own, I discovered walking. I walk every day everywhere and a lot! It’s my only exercise. I don’t do any other exercises. Never drive anymore anywhere. Sciatica pain, back pain totally gone! I feel wonderful! Hallelujah!

[@MaryMendez-q8h]

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[@nancystephens3515]

Holy Cow, above any comment I can add - I must acknowledge how Lucky & Blessed are we, your viewers to be taught by you. Your selfless passionate teaching is profound. Thank you

[@Jo-AnnBenson]

I’ve been dealing with sciatica for years taking cortisone injections in lower back and knees, physio yup all the wrong stretches I’ve only been following here for maybe 4 days, I’m sleeping better, less pain, OMG will you please marry me!

[@snehanumerologist3065]

You seems to be like my family member. You are so much concerned about every human being sufferings.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Sneha, That is so kind of you to say! 🧡 We are very much concerned about how you are are feeling and the experiences that you all face when it comes to your health. We appreciate every single one of you! 🙌

[@snehanumerologist3065]

Thanks a lot

[@luciep.7502]

OMG those exercises really works for me. I’ve done two this morning and hardly had any pain today. Tonight I’ve done the three of them and my foot feels so good! What a difference in my pain, yes I believe that stretching your sciatica nerve is not good for you. I’ve been doing it for many weeks and it doesn’t help me. Thanks for helping me to have faith in getting better by doing these these simple exercises.❤❤❤❤

[@MissMelissa0007]

Thank you so much Dr. David!! I have dealt with sciatica numbness since September of 2020 three days after a chiropractor gave me an adjustment.. I have two bulging discs, lateral pelvic tilt and mild scoliosis. Your video seriously helped me. It was a game changer!!! I feel a slight difference and I've only tried this video once. I will continue to work on these muscles!! Your video made perfect sense!! Nothing out there is quite like this!!!

[@karenpiraneo5426]

Dr. David, I am amazed.... I suffered with sciatica for years, then the pain went to my groin and hip. I have been to numerous PTs and was never told about strengthening glutes!!! All I got was stretching exercises. After watching your videos for one week, I am feeling relief. Thank you for sharing this info, as I have completely lost confidence in medical physicians. I worked at a desk for 50 years and always tried to walk and do yoga, but I had no idea how weak my glutes have gotten.

[@Sam-hc8ch]

I have been suffering from Sciatica for last couple of years. I have been doing the “putting the leg on the knee and pushing it down” but why it didn’t help , I have learned watching your video just now👍 From 🇬🇧

[@kenbriggs3085]

I have learned more in your short video than I have from numerous physical therapists. I will indeed be trying this. I have suffered from sciatica for over 4 years.

[@susanjorgenson8645]

Stumbled onto this video...I am so encouraged! Happy days!

[@mariaelenarosado4198]

I know this is an old video but Dr. David, is the best I have ever come across. Is so true about stretching is the worst to do when you, have sciatica pain. My sister is a PT and she had never told me to stretch. Thank you David, you’re awesome.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@joymalcolm5841]

Thank you Dr David, I’ve learned so much God bless you

[@sophiaseals2905]

I suffered one of the worst bouts of sciatica for the past 5 months. My doctor just threw a range of medications at the problem and advised lots of rest. Nothing worked. In desperation, I turned to KZbin for stretches etc. No relief until I came across your video for the top 5 exercises. Almost instant relief! I shared with a number of family and friends with the same conclusion. Your advice is sound and your suggestions WORK!!!! I can only say a HUGE THANK YOU❤

[@csarwono]

Thank you Doctor, I avoid the surgery, b’cuz I’m 68 yrs old, and try to start doing these 3 exercise. Pray for me please

[@sharonking2124]

Every time I do the exercises you suggest! The pain goes away! Thanks 🙏🏾a million for sharing! 💯🔥

[@moreofawave]

Thanks, Doctor! Your advice has been helping me a lot. You are a Godsend!

[@yvonnewright366]

Thank you so much, I've been in agony for over a year and was basically told by other PTs to do everything that you advise not to do. I've been doing the butt and lower abb exercises for 2 days, and I feel better already. I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm from Scotland, so there no chance of me visiting, but you've absolutely changed my life. Thank you so so much for making the videos and showing on the skeleton where the pain comes from. It makes more sense whilst visualusing if you can see it in your minds eye. 😊

[@ezv1913]

Thank you so much Dr David, I have been suffering this pain for so long already and with your advise not to stretch but to move lower abdominal or butt exercise in just one night, I was amazed in the following morning while walking I felt no more pain...Will I still continue this exercise...YOUR one of the many professionals who I can say is so excellent in giving the absolute relief of my long agony! GOD Bless You!

[@eddybrevet6816]

traction, decompression, got rid of 10 years of herniated disc, actually twice, stopped decompression, hit again , worked again, not as well, can function normal,

[@zongher2929]

I’ve been suffering with sciatica the past 4 months and I tried everything. Came across your videos and just started with a simple glute activation by squeezing and relaxing my glutes for 10 reps multiple times each day and I feel almost no pain. This is the only relief I’ve had in a long time. Thank you again 😭😭😭

[@ladodger4life06]

How long did it take to start feeling better?

[@zongher2929]

For me maybe 1 week to 2 weeks.

[@kathleenadams6421]

Hi, i’m in Michigan so I can’t get to Dr. David’s clinic, I’ve just started doing his exercises every morning, and I’m hoping to see relief in a month, but keeping my expectations reasonable. I was wondering if you could share how you’re doing now after 10 months and what helped you to keep up with the program consistently.. Have a good Memorial Day.

[@pritamroy-u5q]

Are you ok now? ​@@kathleenadams6421

[@jennidall1550]

Everything you say makes complete sense, and fits my experience. It's early days yet, but I feel hopeful and de-confused (have a clear way forward, more confident how not to go in circles) for the first time in about a year!

[@tillymint1958]

Hi, thanks for posting. I've been having sciatica pain all day and evening so tried your exercises. They've really helped take the edge off so I'll keep doing them and hopefully get rid of it completely! Appreciate your help and time.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tillymint1958! Glad you got some relief! We hope you can get long-term relief so it's not a recurring thing. Make sure you work on getter STRONGER!!! Especially in the abdominals and glutes. Those are the most common weak spots for people with recurring sciatica problems.

[@angelathomas4162]

I am from Jamaica in the Caribbean. I always love to watch your videos. I will be using these exercises to tighten my butt.Thanks for your caring attitude towards folks like me suffering from from sciatica.

[@maureenquinnhoran9979]

I’ve been suffering for 6 months with sciatica. I know I have lateral stenosis from a C scan. I’ve just had a. MRI but haven’t got results yet. I’ve been following you our exercises for about 2 months, and also getting fascia treatments for my super tight hamstrings. Both have helped so much with the pain. My butt and legs have really improved, I don’t get the shooting pains down my legs, but my right leg on the outer side of my shin bone above my ankle hurts constantly. It feels bruised. Even when my right calf touches a chair while sitting, it sets that bruised pain feeling off. Can the sciatic nerve be inflamed at the bottom of a leg and not so much at the top?

[@pamelamartin6325]

Hi Dr David. I don't have sciatica but do sit a lot and realize I need to do more at my age to have a strong core and legs. I downloaded your vid to share with someone else, but see the wisdom in doing the exercises myself. Thank you, from Bermuda. God Bless you for sharing.🙏🏽

[@alib5577]

Hi, I am interested in learning more about using those butt muscles to help with my long term lower back problem. I find and have found what restricts me from squatting or exercises involving kneeling hurt my knees so then I end up with painful knees (already painful, worn and arthritic). What would you suggest to help this prob so I can still do your butt exercises whilst preventing additional knee pain? ( I have been watching you knee videos to) . Thank you

[@kittenheels1958]

Makes more sense than anything I’ve been told!

[@romankhan9120]

Good true explanations, but all this strenght and dynamic hips trainings are good but dont solving the problems....Becouse it can be iritate nerve in the butt or from the lower back spine

[@starriderstudios]

These really are the best excercises. I do them every morning now, got priformis syndrome in August after very stressful family events. These fixed me right up. ❤❤❤

[@janicekeck1213]

Wow. I've been suffering with low back pain, groin pain, and for the last 4 mos sciatica. I've tried every stretch, cream and lotion known to medicine. Nothing helped. In fact...the touted figure 4 made things worse. I tried various KZbin pt channels and most ended up making it hurt more. But your 3 stretch plus leg off the bed stretch is a miracle. Today. I went to my son's house. We patterned around his yard. When mh back hurt and sciatica came...I dropped and did the routine. On his deck, and leg off the Bannister. On his dock. With the leg off the dock. On his lawn with the leg off his work bench. No, none of these locations were ideal. But I made them work!!!! Thank you@

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

I think my doctor watched this video,bc he showed me this same exercise in his office and told me that it helped him with his back pain, he told me to stand against the wall. It was funny watching him show me this exercise he’s a old and wise doctor I’ve been seeing him for over 25 years and have always valued his advice.

[@triciaodonnell7026]

You give the best explanation of how the muscle work and what we need to do to help ourselves get strong and mobile again. Thank you ! I keep watching for more of your informative videos!

[@joycemiraglia280]

Hello...I have been watching your videos for several months now. My Sciatica started in January when I got the Flu and I was so sick for 7 weeks almost bedridden. My Sciatic pain goes from my left hip all the way down to my knee and calf and foot (I also have Arthritis in my hips, pelvis, knee) so is laying in bed what caused my Sciatica? But I'm now taking Physical Therapy just for my knee...Doctor didn't prescribe the therapy for my Sciatic pain and hips and I was a little upset with that but they are trying to help me. I hope between watching your videos and taking some therapy I can heal or take away all this pain. Thank you so much. God Bless you. Bye from Ohio

[@metalhausen9998]

I immediately started doing the first exercise in my bed, right away I started getting relief in my foot & back. I've been bed bound from an accident 2 1/2 months ago, I'm just now starting to get movement in my leg to be able to do some kind of PT. I'm saving this video, thank you for this info to strengthen the butt muscle, I've lost alot of strength in my entire leg, butt, & back but these exercises wall be my new daily routine. Thank you ❤

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Metalhausen, We are so sorry to hear that you have been bedbound from an accident for 2.5 months. 🥺That is a very tough situation and we can only imagine what you have been going through mentally and emotionally. We are so glad to hear that this information has been helpful to you. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises that we would like to recommend to help you gain some strength in your glutes, back, and legs to get you on the road to recovery. You can check it out here: “3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You” kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipLQiaKopt12d80 "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you a speedy recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@rogeryarde2320]

Hi Dr D I'm from Barbados and recently had some severe lower back pain and decided to look up sciatica pains and came across your videos I tried some of the core exercises cause I know my core is weak and they are helping I will try the flute exercises next cause everything you said in your videos made complete sense to me I am a scuba diver but I don't exercise like I used to and I am going on 60 which means I need to up my exercises ,thank you for all the advise and for opening my eyes.

[@rogeryarde2320]

I meant flute exercises not flute

[@kerrywilliams6596]

I broke my left tibial plateau 4 years ago and have had on and off back problems since then. This is the first videos I’ve watched that really feels like it’s going to help me zone in on what’s causing my back and sciatic issues. Thank you so much.

[@lulucastillo7269]

I can’t kneel because nof my knee replacement operation…

[@loisreeves3753]

I found your sciatica videos a week ago and today I've noticed much improvement! These instructions are so clear and to the point! Thank you so much for sharing and explaining clearly!😊

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Lois! We are thrilled to hear that you've been seeing improvements in regards to your sciatica issue. We commend you for not only watching the videos but putting the info to use! You seem like a good fit for our back & health wellness program that 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. You can learn more about it here: "28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program" www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health We'd love to continue hearing about your progress! 😄

[@coloursofniji]

I’ve had this problem for a few years. Tried many exercises, but as you say, I may be stretching the nerves instead making butt strong. Will try your exercises and see if they help. Thanks for sharing.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Colors, It's our pleasure to be able to help out! We are so sorry that you have been suffering from sciatica issues! It can be so painful to deal with and frustrating.🥺 It's awesome and encouraging to see that you are working to improve it! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica pain. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🌟

[@coloursofniji]

Thanks very much Doc, I will surely try your exercises and will keep you updated on the progress. The only alternative I am told by a operation, which I am reluctant to do.

[@AngelaM479]

I started having sciatica pain a few days ago. Don’t know what I did just got out of bed hurting really bad. I couldn’t sit or stand. The pain was terrible. I started taking pain pills because I couldn’t even stay in the shower 5 minutes. I came across your videos and it has changed my life. The pain is almost gone. Thank you so much. ❤😊

[@janetcorey5102]

OMG you really see and know what’s going on. Thank you I’m going to do your exercises

[@UnalotoTafea]

Hi I'm suffering for nearly 3 months can't stand on my own or lying down on my own is too painful thanks for your videos I'm starting now with the help of my husband 😢😢😢

[@macthinno]

I really love working out, but it has been impossible for me since I've started having sciatica pain. Tried psychal therapy and pilates and none of them were really effective only giving partial relief. Your exercises apparently are helping me with just a few attempts, that's why I'll keep working more on them. I felt the glutes tight in all of them, but I felt a little of the thighs on the 3rd one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@brandyramos9372]

I thank you so much. You help me know I can get help by the exercise you provided. I truly appreciate you. 🙏 God bless you. I have been sharing your video with my co-workers and friends😂.

[@thatononyane2973]

I am about to start doing these exercises and I'll be back with a testimonial

[@stephaniecampbell6811]

I'm a senior dealing with this problem. On the 3rd exercise, is it OK to do this one with my back up against a wall or by holding on the back of a chair positioned in front of me for stability? My knees won't let me do this without a stability mechanism.

[@janetbalbour369]

Thank you so much. I watched and the exercises. I cannot believe the relief I felt.

[@crazytam3]

Can you make a full video on the squat exercise to see full view? Thank you!

[@elaineyoung8049]

I have had sciatica most of my life. Right now it has gotten so bad. I have tried many medication’s and shots. I am going to pain specialist right now. I have been in physical therapy and I am doing all the stretches that you indicate I should not be doing. My sciatica is not getting better. After viewing your video I will do these exercises and hopefully begin to feel better. I have been on pain medication. Basically oxycodone for about six months now. Anyway again, I will start doing these exercises and I will let you know how my sciatica is doing. I truly truly hope these exercises will help. Thank you so much.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Elaine, sorry to hear about your sciatica! We hope these exercises are able to help you as well! Keep us updated on how they work for you!

[@great-garden-watch]

I get it too. I end up taking more aleve or motrin but oxycodone is scary. I hope you can get relief from over the counter pills but I feel for you man

[@radostinamatekova536]

I see, the video is years ago made... but I hope you could see my question some how. First, I'd like to thank you so much, your advice are are golden! I can walk now! And I wasn't able because pain... My question is : when the pian gone, is it OK to do stretching exercises? I use to be very flexible and I don't like the feeling to be stiff and "short". I'm working with children and is difficult to work if I'm are not flexible. So I'd like to have it back but now I lost... shall I still avoid stretching at all or when I feel better I can do some stretching exercises again? If yes, may you give us advice, please, or do video about what are the best of them for people who already had troubles with sciatica? Thank you in advance! I found out your chanel recently when I was extremely desperate and it helped me so much! Now I'm sharing with my friends your ideas, chanel & and magic! Thank you for been honest with us - the people who need real help! Bless you and all your family! With all my gratitude :Joy

[@lunalady1821]

Can you talk about, the validity of a MRI, supposedly, my symptoms are not consistent with thr MRI. PT and chiropractor said my back was "twistef, on hip higher tha the other, and out of alignmrnt. How can a MRI, that shows a fraction of lumbar 4 & 5, pinched nerve be accurate. Why not stand vs laying down. I felt like my MDs thought I was faking. I do not want and have never taken any medications, so absolutely not pain pill seeking. So frustrated, and in pain on a scale of 1-10, consistently a 12 for over a year.

[@pubdowner691]

Hello I'm just tuning into your channel on recommendation from my doctor. I'm very impressed at what I'm hearing so far. My question is along with these exercises u've suggested, can I still do some runs on my exercise bicycle? I'm texting from the Caribbean, Jamaica 🇯🇲 to be exact. I really need some relief as when I have a flare up it's very, very painful n last for a cpla wks.

[@suefriend9716]

Hi Just seeing yr deminsreatipn of butt exercises. I note this was 2 yrs ago. Is this still as important or have you learned something different. I've had LBP on/off over 20 yrs having physio to help me. However last Oct 2023 developed sciatica & cannot get shut of it as yet despite physio help. Your advice please. Sue 😊

[@maxlilo3]

David if I could I would give you the biggest hug and a kiss I would. I’ve been in non stop sciatic pain from disc herneation L4L5. Tried many different moves and every time I do I irritate the nerve more knocking me down for 2 more bed rest days (specifically extension and bird dog). Yesterday I watched this video and tried butt blaster. I was scared to be honest and not sure what to expect. I rolled back and forth 10 times. Got up to see what impact it will have and I had a strange sensation like someone grabbed my spine and extended it. Felt the decompression in the thoracic area but when I walked around a bit I noticed my nerve was less irritated so now I became obsessed with this. An hour later I tried again. And an hour after that again. By the 4 th hour my leg pain was gone like a miracle. I still didn’t wanna get excited but I woke up today and for the first time no leg pain. I’ll see how the day goes but I can’t thank you enough for this relief that brought me instant hope. God bless you

[@janicecrose376]

Got to 3rd exercise ok. Will take quite a while to do squat with squeezed glutes 50 -100 That’s a good goal. Why have i never had a pt person stress the importance of strong glutes. That makes me angry.

[@narelleprior6480]

You're amazing...To have so much compassion and understanding for ...pain...without actually experiencing it yourself...is truly rare! THANK YOU.many times over... ❤

[@RMarahatta]

I am confused. Sciatica pain started to me a few weeks ago. My GP physio doctor gave me GP leaflet of 5 stretching exercises. These exercises should be approved by the board of medical association. In addition, there are so many videos online by physio doctors recommending stretching exercise. I’m wondering how people can advise wrong.

[@kevinmorada2090]

Hi Doc I have Sciatica pain I'm from philippines and I'm watching your video When I'm walking I'm having this Pain in my Whole right leg can that get better?

[@melissafotheringham3128]

I do a lot of squats and lunges in preparation for hiking the Grand Canyon. But I've never focused on the butt as shown in this video. I bring this up because I believe that weakness in this area has caused pain in my Plantar Fascia up to the ball of my foot. Will these exercises help? I'm also doing exercises to stretch my calves, heels, and feet.

[@linamartinez2552]

Dr. David- Any tips on bunions? I don’t want a bunionectomy. Can the foot be tied in a bandage for a period of time during the day? Thank you, a retiree, no more high heels for the last 10 years.

[@sarahgordon2597]

Forgot how to fire my glutes. I can't feel butt in donkey kick. I think it's because I can't keep abs in. Can you explain a good cue to keep abs in. I get confused between bracing my abs and then I stopped reading or engaging my pelvic floor . I get confused between lower and upper abs . Pilates exercises says "up and in" is this good cue

[@m.51373]

Excellent. So glad I found you again.. thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@hw1081]

Thank you for your useful videos. I have been following your recommendations and noticing improvement. I have a question regarding the hardness of a surface that one is standing on and its relation to sciatica. My episode was triggered by 2 lengthy standing sessions of 3 hours each on a concrete floor. While I was at work. I was in kind of a stooped position and I didn't know about engaging the gluteal and abdominal muscles. Going forward, would an anti-fatigue or soft matte make any difference as a preventative measure in addition to the exercises.

[@marla8871]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Question: would you change any of your recommendations if there is stenosis in lumbar?

[@Shikhars7718]

Hey sir I am diagnosed with l4 -l5 disc herniation resulting in lateral recess stenosis ,causing shooting pain down the leg.Will these excercises be helpful in my case? Please recommend any of your other video if required. Thank you sir

[@brandytaylor7623]

I’m so confused…. In one video or maybe it was even this one but I think it was a different one. You said you’ve got to let your sciatic nerve rest and not use it and if it’s really intense acute episode of sciatica. You’ve got to stop putting pressure on that sciatic nerve as much as possible but then in this video he saying you’ve got to move so I don’t know whether I’m doing the right thing if I rest or if I’m doing the right thing if I move. Squeezing my butt muscles made my sciatic pain so much worse last night!!! I was specifically doing one of the things from this video series and holding my butt muscles tight and the pain flared up horribly and would not settle back down at all!

[@justinekigongo950]

Hi Doc ,Posa am lost about exercise I should not do because my physio makes do some of those exercises which you tell us to avoid and I feel frustrated doing them I have sciatica pain spinal stenosis and bulging disc so which ones should I do and lastly can I send you a picture of my MRI so that you can advise me accordingly thanks Doc am Kigongo Justine from Uganda

[@sheilahirai6934]

Watching from Japan have herniated disc problem I a MIR the doctor says I have a faver a surgery but I don't want to Please I need some advice thank you so much I always follow your strech but this time so pain full make me cry a lot tomuch pain please help me

[@charlesecrowdersr3251]

Been doing butt , glute exercising that has helped very much , the worse pain now is early morning lower back pain , the exercises help before I get up ???

[@MattReads12]

So move but don't stretch. About just really brief short stretches? Combining movement with light stretching.

[@catherinenababi1785]

I need help it's too painful from my buttocks to thigh and legs, how can I do my job is sitter job in hospital I have to sit for 8hours only one 30mins break I'm I. Pain help ne how I can sit at work and sleep at home

[@purushottamrana4796]

Hello I live in Bay Area. I want to contact to you. I want to talk to you regarding my issues. I had herniated disc’s sciatica. I am recovering already. I have no sciatica but I have a pain on my side hip bone somewhere I don’t know what is causing that

[@sunshinesummer2024]

Would this help with severe lumbar stenosis with leg numbness/weakness? Thanks!

[@SarahRoseman]

I wish you were my physiotherapist You make sense And give me Hope

[@lauramodine7451]

I just had major pelvic floor surgery with a severe cystocele and rectocele repair without mesh. My Dr says no squats or anything that puts pressure on the pelvic floor. The suit in this video will it put any pressure on thaw pelvic floor done the way you instructed?

[@allaboutfifa6439]

Lie prone, that is face down, and squeeze butt muscles,it is much easier than any other exercise shown in this video. U can continue equeezing butt muscles as long asu want without disrurbing any joint

[@francishloaele5287]

Doctor, what I have both hip osteoarthritis and sciatic nerve pain on one side. Are these exercises appropriate for both? Thank you.

[@lesley6178]

Hey, so is it ok to clench your butt if you are just sitting anywhere? I figure in the car on the train basically anywhere is an opportunity to butt clench? Is it still worthwhile?

[@lynnet2044]

Hello, do these excercise and the theory of strengthening your glute muscles work for people who has bulging discs as the cause of their sciatica?

[@kevinm9051]

What if the sciatica originates from a compressed nerve in the back? Do you still do these exercises?.

[@lesley6178]

Gosh you are good. Thanks for your video. Amazing info.

[@KatherynTripp]

Could you demonstrate any chair exercises that could help? I'm a senior.

[@allaboutfifa6439]

Those with hip arthritis should not be doing 2 nd ex in this video"butt blaster," it increases pain. This is my personal experience

[@erlindaramos3927]

Thank you for showing these simple exercises which to me make sense. I noticed after doing my stretches the pain got worse. I start this routine immediately.

[@sangeetaagrawal6580]

Hi dr I have sciatic for a year now and I can barely stand sit and walk doctors a suggesting surgery if physio not helping please guide

[@mantralife6620]

Suffering for many YEARS

[@davidletz9123]

Sounds like "nerve flossing" suggested by my PT is to be avoided?

[@koblerville923]

Dr. David, is the squat exercise you demonstrate here the same squat you teach in your knee pain videos?

[@jamesbell3592]

Is it normal to have elevated pain right after doing these excersises? For the first bit anyways?

[@darcytucker2589]

what would cause numb thighs, calves and feet (diabetes has been ruled out).

[@gloriaheater4660]

I watched your video to activate glutes and lower stomach. I think you nailed it as I have had severe sciatica. I had a bone spur removed L4 and L5 to open up the area in the spinal canal. I still have the same pain a week later. Glutes and sciatica rt side and some left and where the leg meets the butt. I have an old spondy l4 35 yrs ago due to a hit on my back but no back pain. Only lower. Ill work on those glutes and lower stomach activating and started now. Every hour and will let you know if this nasty pain when I put weight, or stand up hurts so much. Advil doesnt help. Got worse doing yoga. Im in Phx and wish I could come to your clinic! I sat for 23 yrs customer service job 8 to 10 hours a day. Retired now with the pain.

[@09Youba]

The best advice I have received and I will let you know how my back and buttocks' pain improves. You cured my knee pain last year. Thank you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Wooohooo!!! This is great news Ray! We're soooo pumped that you got better from your knee pain last year! You're welcome!!!

[@CiaranCassidy-r2u]

I only get sciatic when i run its so bad i have to stop giving me serious problems for years any tips i would be very great full

[@monicamestas7566]

In the first five minutes, your message seems contradictory: "You've got to move!" and then "Nerves don't like to be stretched!" But then it became clear with "Strengthen you butt muscles!" Got it. Will do. Thx! Note: I was gonna count how many times you said "butt muscles" but finally gave up. Clearly, it's all about the butt muscles ;) I do pool exercises (water aeorobics) three-plus times a week. But I guess I'm not giving my butt muscles enough work.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Monica! The trick to getting your glutes more active is to figure out which activities you do most and substitute them into that activity. For most people, this activity is walking. If you can start to walk, or swim in your case, with your glutes, then you will be able to drastically increase their activity and utilization. Hope this helps. In case you would like to learn how to walk with your glutes, here is a link to our video for this: “Does Walking Help Knee Pain?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaXXp2lsntlsrpY

[@madeleinenelson8725]

There is a machine at the gym that isolates glutes similar to the donkey kick. I hate it because it seems so hard to do. Is it ok to start with a few reps and light weight and move up from there?

[@susanhart5551]

Ive had sciatica for 6 years and have been given different tablets and still not helping in so much pain

[@jeanmader2302]

My knee issues are almost non existent since I have done your exercises. I had horrible sciatica issues years ago....that is a very persistent, and depressing pain. I wonder if you could eventually feature a thoracic pain video. I am thinking that I have a disc issue, which appears off and on. Once, in my volunteer work, I was carrying some trays, and afterward, my hand literally shook, all by itself. Sometimes I have what feels like toothache pain in the left side of my upper back inside the shoulderblade area, BEHIND the bra banda that goes across the back. It also itches all the time. I refuse to have an Xray until I figure out how to relax, and stretch that area safely. After standing at the counter in the kitchen fixing meals, and doing dishes, the pain begins to creep up. I hope you can recommend some exercises. I think many will benefit from your expertise.

[@arunavamaitra4106]

I am 80 and recently having acute saitca pain. Please show what exercises I should do. I am from Kolkata, India.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Aruna, We're sorry to hear that you are suffering from sciatica pain! We have a playlist for sciatica pain help. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@ShawnPlusOne]

I have suffered for years thank you so much for helping us have tools to give us relief.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Shawn Plus One!

[@janetjennings5802]

Me 2.Finally someone is giving people some informative help.Ive been told by a major hospital that it's all in my mind.

[@suek.k788]

It works for and you have re-enforced. 🙏

[@bing229]

Thank you. My gym closed and I didn’t do any weight training, and in two months I was in pain. I do yoga regularly, but as the other person said, I had no idea how weak my glutes are. Again, thank you!

[@TungB]

I can't tighten my glutes at all when my legs are bent more then 15 degrees or so, otherwise np. I am long and thin; my thighs are super strong, and my ass is small. I have history of weak lower abdominals, mainly brought on by previous injuries. Looks like I have a lot more work to do to get my core back. The pain is unbelievable; sorry pregnant people, we got you beat by a mile on this one. It is unrelenting.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi TungB, We’re so sorry you’ve been dealing with this! Many people don’t understand how frustrating and painful these issues can be unless they’ve gone through it themselves. Sciatica pain is can be unbelievably painful where even medications barely take the edge off. It sounds like you’re doing your best to stay strong despite the challenges, and that’s really impressive. Strengthening your glutes and core can definitely be tough when dealing with pain and past injuries, but every bit of progress counts. We have a few videos that might help with core and glute strengthening, and hopefully, they can offer some relief over time. “3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You” kzbin.info/www/bejne/ipLQiaKopt12d80 "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. Hang in there-you're not alone in this!

[@PamelaBrandonChromeFoto]

Firing Butt muscles on command, that is stuck in my head…

[@mdhussain2457]

Hello Doctor, I anm using your videos, really great helping, but I have a question: are these three exercise good for Lumber stenosis? I have Lumber stanosis L4/L5 5 mm in AP dim.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Md Hussain! Yes these can help with Lumbar Stenosis...but we recommend you also check out this video with a Lumbar Stenosis Routine kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZrZaWeai85-nZo

[@jeanstrait2904]

I am 84 years old and cant do the all 4,donkey kick, because of weight on hands, wrist. So what do I do. I can do the bridges, pel ic tilt. Tighten the abs thru front, pull in belly button etc. Also holding butt muscles I can do but cant lower legs because of knee issues. Is it hopeless for me? I do love ur videos.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Jean! It's not hopeless! Thank you so much for the kind words and please know we are inspired by your tenacity. We have standing glute exercises that could be helpful to your situation. You can access them here: “Top 6 Standing Glute Exercises To Help Knee Pain” kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHWaeoV4m69go68 If you are interested we have a playlist that is dedicated to sciatica pain help. You can check it our here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@JunePope-y8w]

What if you have ruptured discs at lumbar 2 3 4 5

[@catherinenababi1785]

Yes I'm a sitter in hospital I sit doing nothing it's worse and I can't loose my job help me

[@joannestrydom1805]

Wht is the real symtoms for scaitica nerve been for exrays went to docters alot of different answers