How to Decompress Your FULL BACK !! Instant Relief! NO Awkward Positioning

[@BobandBrad]

"Some of our astute followers have noticed me slurring my words. I am not drunk but working with Brad it would be justifiable. I had 6 infected cysts removed from my mouth (noncancerous) and I have residual scar tissue and numbness. I will try to do better. Thanks Bob."

[@melliemac5617]

I’m just glad you’re okay, Bob! I’m so thankful for you and Brad. You’re helping so many people every day. What a blessing you guys are!

[@gelflingfay]

🤗 You are good sir. :)

[@lindsey1402]

You are doing just fine, sir! No need to explain anything to the jerks of the world. Thanks for all your expertise!

[@nicolepringle3690]

I’m so sorry that you had some ugly comments said about you. You both are such a blessing. When I didn’t have insurance or it was denied these videos were invaluable to me. Thank you for your service. I’m a nurse and appreciate the PT/OT/ST professionals. May God continue to bless you and heal you.

[@doriangray873]

You're doing great. Love your show, it's helped me to be less depressed.

[@DarlyFofa]

The intro song is the most 80s thing on the internet at this point 😂 😂 😂 😂

[@gharrett2092]

U r beautiful

[@b1gt1m]

Yep I love it!!💯👍🏻🐻‍❄️🐾

[@marioscicluna6057]

And the card with the social links 😆 no hate of course. I like your style.

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

@John Hooper And if you're not a boomer, then what are you doing here?

[@SwimminWitDaFishies]

Don't knock the 80s -- they were great times -- haven't you ever heard of the "go-go 80s"?

[@gwarlow]

Technique begins at 03:55

[@littlebrothermoneywithmich6178]

😎

[@jz3689]

Thank u

[@Too_Ecchi_of_A_Sensei_For_Ya]

You're a time and life saver

[@Polyglot_English]

Taiwan is a country 🇹🇼

[@Pietromagg]

@@Polyglot_English Your mom's a country

[@westfieldartworks8188]

Both these guys are in good shape. It's nice to see doc's that keep themselves physically fit.

[@smoochiewonderdog9857]

Thank you so much for all you do. You are helping millions of people who would otherwise live in pain.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for your kind words

[@martaakh8105]

Yes

[@pujamalik3148]

@@BobandBrad where is ur clinic ?

[@valeriehart5085]

Bob - Prayers up for your quick and total recovery. You are helping so many people all over the world !! We love you both soooo much

[@berinmind]

Been laying brick, block, and stone for 30 years and I tell you that a inversion table is a game changer.

[@berinmind]

@Richard Sims got mine at a yard sale...best $20 ever spent

[@gregorybiever8801]

It’s more natural to hand right side up compared to upside down. This may not always be the best option for people. Especially the older u get

[@Trevin_Taylor]

I also got one at a yard sale. Brand name Teeter Hangup for $10. They just wanted it gone.

[@chrisfox3001]

Yes. I use an inversion table as well.

[@eclyectkjackson8883]

10:24 this is why my pt told me pole dancing was ok! (True story) pole dancing has actually brought me a great deal of relief!

[@thedolcetto81]

Yes! I have noticed the same thing. I recommend pole dance to everyone for this reason. I am also very careful with practicing moves and combinations on both sides to avoid imbalances

[@Felicity2121]

I heard that as well. You have to be quiet physically strong though. Imagine how fit the pole dancers are.

[@johncoppock3823]

Big thanks for a timely video. I hang by standing on bottom step of the stairs and holding onto bottom of spindles of the landing balustrade above. Hurt my back two days ago and in recovery phase now so good to try this. Suggest do a DIY video sometime on how your wall anchors are attached and what kinds of walls are suitable for that. Thanks again.

[@notgoing2lie]

Great info. I've been suffering of a herniated disc and sciatica that has had me bedridden for over a month. I've been watching tons of your videos from traction for the back to best sleeping positions to relieve sciatica. Thank you so much your videos have given me great insight into some options I can try for healing.

[@jarednorton9209]

love these guys they're like the nicest people

[@sundarkumar-qy8cn]

You guys have been so helpful to me in overcoming my backpain over the last 5 years. God bless you.....

[@yashchaudharythenics]

This is 60% legit advice and 40% comedy and I am here for it 😂

[@ggdatboi]

I do these with the bar. However, I put on a weight belt and hang a plate as well. The traction I get on my back is euphoric to say the least

[@yessroman]

Same here, but on my Hampton.

[@elderhiker7787]

I did this exercise 60 years ago as a 17-year-old baseball player. I would hang from the top of the dugout before the game. I felt it loosened my shoulders and back and helped me avoid arm/shoulder/back injuries. Basically, it just made me feel better (i.e. looser with supple muscles).

[@TheUtuber999]

@SV Wil Dr. Kirsch does it and he's around 75. I'm in my mid-50's and I do it several times a day from a chin-up bar. Cured my frozen shoulder, too.

[@mikedasilva5239]

Hanging from a bar is excellent spinal decompression and is great for strengthen the ligaments in your arms. It improves your posture.

[@kubel83]

You two gentlemen are wonderful. Thank you so much. Your advice and exercise helped a lot. Big thanks from Denmark 🇩🇰 😊🙏

[@Reader481]

Wow...I do this everyday while on my walk...hang from tree branch (couple of trees have branches at good height). It always feels great, also relieves tension from the neck area.

[@stacygilbride6781]

I have cubital tunnel syndrome in both arms Was in car accident 2 yrs ago to i cant grab bars and hold things alot of the time i and when my hands are working I could be doing something and all the sudden sogumm numb and I drop stuff and my back is killing me so how would I do something

[@Reader481]

@@stacygilbride6781 Dear Stacy, sorry to hear about your issues. Hope it will get better with time. There's a device (had seen it advertised on tv) which allow you to hand upside down (feet up, head down) and is known to be very good for decompressing spine. If you want I can help find more info for you. In the meantime take good care.

[@keyboardtek]

All of us retired folk on fixed income thank you so much for your instruction videos! I just grab a short hand towel, sling it over the edge of a door, put my forehead up against the edge of the door, and do deep knee bends to control the down traction force. It opens my lumbar and thoracic and a bit of the shoulders too.

[@BobandBrad]

Great job! Bob

[@dlkordus]

Referring to the slurred speech comment Bob and Brad. WE love you and thank you for all that you do. We don't need perfect we just need you both. The videos are full of humor and always informative. Great advice. Once again, Thank you.

[@krazylevin]

That intro song is epic lol

[@joelebeau4225]

The thumbnail for this video made me think that the best way to decompress your full back is to lose in a Mortal Kombat tournament.

[@vincenthawes9965]

MORTAL KOMBAT!!! 🐉 🐉 🐉

[@ibm3302]

FATALITY

[@thejameslealartco.7625]

🤣

[@DroppinDizzles]

Hilarious

[@diegomartinmartindiego7829]

That's an option

[@1965kings]

These guys are like clairvoyant

[@tarikcoleman3849]

Just Don’t Get Too Rich & Forget About Us Hurt People Lol We Need You Two!!

[@Mrbfgray]

Been dealing with lower back issues for 45 yrs since 1st major episode triggered by running cross country coupled with being too tight in general. ONE thing I rely on is how it feels, if it feels good DO IT, I invent my own ways as well as learn from others. Rarely does my condition slow me down and pain is NEVER to be covered up, it's my reminder, motivator to do my exercises which don't take much time or effort.

[@clilybb9816]

My father has a slipped disc and nothing helped like your videos. Access to good physiotherapists is not always easy. Thank you for your hard work and such well explained, usable content. Grateful 🙏

[@DeanTheDoctor]

Some very helpful techniques. Thanks for sharing everyone. 😊🌎✨

[@poochthedog8079]

Brad! It’s fun to watch your lips move to every rehearsed line that Bob says in the first 20 seconds. It adds to the comedic amateur nature of the show. You two are the best! Thanks for all your good advice.

[@joswanell9672]

They remind me of Hanz and Franz from the 80's Saturday Night Live skits.

[@CWdudeyo]

OMG!!! YES!!!! LMAO!!! Haven’t thought about them in 20 years LOL!!!

[@stephanieilluzzi7355]

🤣🤣🤣 LOVE Bob and Brad!

[@pain4profit267]

They’ll pump u up

[@coryd2668]

Good god you’ve nailed it!! I’m Hanz and I’m Franz and we are here to PUMP YOU UP! Muscles 💪🏼👱🏼‍♂️ 💪🏼👱🏼‍♂️

[@PavelSTL]

What I found works even better (by accident while working on abs) is lifting a dumbbell with your feet while hanging. You can't really do it on a pull-up bar because it requires very strong arms and shoulders, but you do it on a Roman (captain's) chair. That way you have much better support. I've been doing it for years, works better than any traction table I've been on. It pulls you down more than weight of your own legs, and you go through a range of motion when doing such lifts, much better than a simply static hang. As a bonus, you get your lower abs and hip flexors stronger, which in turn helps your back as well.

[@valhenry2154]

Hanging is the best and only relief I get from lower back pain.. Triple fusion down there. Hanging gives me a whoosh of energy and it seems I feel the blood run into my legs.. Best med

[@conderschader4127]

I hang from my pull up bar. I have found putting my feet up on a chair allows my back and tail bone to stretch. Love you guys.

[@TabooRevolution13]

You guys are MY physical therapists! I have handles like this on my Yoga swing!

[@dp2404]

Do you think it can be done without a wall?

[@lesliedegnan]

"This is a family show." lmao That intro is great. Thanks for the tips!

[@Biergeliebter]

I've been starting my day with stretching my back by doing this from the door jamb between our bathroom and closet. Now I know why it helps so much. Thanks!

[@baranguler1168]

I do the same thing. Hang over a door. When hanging i do slow movements to side to side. Been doing this for 12-15 years. It probably helps with shrinkage to after weight training. Doors are everywhere so no shortage on equipment.

[@brakeme1]

The last ones benefit is more to allow the spine to arch and extend the thoracic opposite to gravity, sitting, poor posture, etc. You guys have a great show!

[@apmiller77]

A gentler option: Lately I’ve been using a pair of crutches to suspend my weight from, leaning on them through my HANDS, taking ~50-75% weight off my feet. Provides a good lumbar stretch. I lean forward (with stretch) for just a few seconds, then back, and repeat that 10-12x’s. I also focus on relaxing my lumbar muscles.

[@johnprocidano3783]

I was introduced to the Inversion table at the local VA Hospital and purchased the exact same make and model. Full inversion feels as it floating and its wonderful. Your version may be less costly, however, it would cause a strain of the shoulders. Really good for the back, but, lousy for for arthritis in wrists, elbows, and shoulders .

[@edwilliams588]

The Click and Clack of physical therapy.

[@profe3330]

Well put, @Ed Williams. :)

[@gufu21]

That never occurred to me, but once I read this, that is so spot on.

[@RickyJr46]

Perfect!

[@gr8hnd10]

How perfect👍🏻

[@tonimoraful]

You two are such a joy

[@pattysherwood7091]

I’m a terrible gardener. I love most of my weeds. Usually I let them grow like a jungle and harvest some of them and feed them to my goats or chickens. This year my squash garden is full of tall bushy wild prickly lettuce. I found out it is a natural painkiller. I chew a leaf and my normal back pain is relieved. It lasts all day too, or all night. If I throw bales and hurt my back, I chew three leaves. It relieves the pain while I am recovering from my foolish abuse of my back. It is a life changer because I don’t use pain pills. I thank you for this very helpful video for stretching my back after I have shoveled out the goat shed, or done other ridiculous things that an old lady should never do. One thing I can recommend for strengthening the hands is hand milking goats every day. It will give you a crushing grip and stronger arms. I recommend getting Nubians or LaManchas or Saanans for hand strengthening. If you get those little Nigerian dwarfs their faucets are so small you will have to milk with just a couple of fingers and that is no fun. Have a nice day Bob and Brad. You are better than doctors.

[@carolmartin2503]

Funny ... I've had some riding (horse) accidents (65 years worth = not quite constant) that prompted me to find a way to 'self-'fix'= AND that's exactly what I've been doing! This saved me lots of $ trying to find the right doctor to 'fix' the pain. We also had a swing put up in our kitchen for an asthmatic child. He grew up and out grew the worse of it... BUT the brace it still up and I use that also ! Funny - I don't need to do the 'stretch' often and I'm SO THANKFUL to be able to adjust my aches away !!! Thanks for what you're doing !

[@carolmartin2503]

I've also done the same concept 'hanging' my body from a counter with my hands on the counter = in a corner....facing out. It works for my spine / but I'm concerned about the possibility of damaging my shoulders......... which are good (compared to all my relatives / lots of replacements) perhaps I'll just continue what I'm doing !!! =)

[@jamienibler9952]

Prayers for both of you guy's! You are wonderful! Thank you!

[@LisaMarie-gx5ku]

Thank you guys!! I’m having some low back pain. Going to try this!

[@darrisnelson5223]

I’m a daily hanger😂 I have a pull up bar in my office and I take hanging breaks.😉 I also put my feet up and it feels fabulous! I need to try the slight twist now…Thanks for the video tips!👍🏻

[@DekkarJr]

I love how they printed out the links to social media instead of putting them all on the video loool so old school!

[@so2fast4u2]

i find that funny af... we will be the same way in about 20/30 years with god knows what tech we will have.

[@maryannmartin4067]

Thank you! I learn so much from you guys!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@shirleyarnold4627]

I've had spinal fusion. Is it "safe" for me to try hanging?

[@Nova7o9]

I’ve been sick for three days and my back is killing me from lying down all this time. This came to my recommended on the right day.

[@Brancaalice]

I had impingement my shoulder one year ago, i watched lot video this dude to help my arms. None helped. I take it my hands and did lot things to help get rid off pain. The pain come from inflammation that keep on and on, never get better. So i start doing exercise movement every day and dry fast twice a month, the pain is gone, my shoulder healed. Dont know when it happened, I am glad it gone. Chronic pain is awful, I thought i would be crippled forever.

[@ruththomas6361]

Unfortunately for me, even raising my arms above my head can cause pain in my shoulders let alone putting any stress on them by stretching my arms up. So . . . . . I have to resort to rolling my torso on a large, inflated ball. I roll my body backwards, frontwards and on both sides, stretching my spine. Maybe not instant relief, but I can get the kinks out. Those torn shoulders have been a bane for 45 years, but I have learned what I can do, and I certainly have learned what I cannot! My biggest problem with my spine is my neck, and it was these two guys who taught me the rolled towel behind the neck trick. This has been a life changer in a good way. I love these guys and this channel!!

[@w99mmt]

Please assess the y strap and ring dinger

[@sandrabiegel5517]

Stretching of the back what if you have scoliosis and degenerating discs and arthritis and narrowing of the spinal nerve canal will these exercises affect what I have I am not to twist at all.

[@delphinebez3045]

You should exercise extreme caution. Hanging is brutal and yoga postures would help better stretching for relief without risking injury...

[@Woodyt]

This is a good one for my stenosis too.

[@EasyGlutenFree]

Hi Bob and Brad. I invested in an inversion table which really helps. These handles are a less expensive and less space-taking option but since I have the table I will keep using it. Thanks.

[@IntegraDIY]

I’m wanting to get a table but still not sure :/

[@clilybb9816]

Love these guys

[@maryflynn1951]

I have a desk job, so this would be great 👍

[@jmer9126]

Love you guys! Thanks for all the help!!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@GetH0NEY]

Are you supposed to active hang (engage scapula by lowering shoulders away from your ears) or dead hang? I have heard dead hanging can injure the should joint but I don't know if this is true.

[@12day1]

I have heard this too

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

I think it's been 6 weeks ago I had a decompression surgery done on my lower back. Nerves were severely smacked. Still feels like they are. Back still hurts to stand and walk . Going to take some time to heal . It was my forth surgery on my back. Hope it works.

[@BobandBrad]

We hope so too!

[@nautiquecowboynautiquecowb5317]

Thanks

[@xSWOOZIEx]

bruh that intro is STRIGHT FIRE MY GUYS 🔥

[@ChefFlee2018]

I used a crutches sit on end of bed and put crutch against wall and between leg omg it felt so good

[@trusound170]

Yes, that looks good. I don't have anywhere to hang such a thing for this purpose. What I have been doing is opening a door and grabbing the door knob on either side, and bending, making sure to press my hips back ward and pulling on the doorknobs simultaneously. That gets the top part pretty well. I need go find somewhere to hang for a minute.

[@fCLEF007]

that plant needs a higher shelf and more light

[@BobandBrad]

Noted thank you!

[@iamhis937]

I started my media education watching Captain Kangaroo and Popeye, and will finish with Bob and Brad!!

[@OffBeateimmaJ]

Watchong Captain kangaroo and Popeye then finished with Bob & Brad.

[@wallflower987]

Thumbnail: Brad holds up the spine of his enemy in victory

[@DetroitKim]

Wow perfect timing for posting this for me ! Thanks !

[@RickyJr46]

Excellent tip and very practical.

[@marcusnoel5264]

I noticed your therapy ball in the corner. I had lower back pain & sciatica years ago and got in the habit of stretching out(back down-face up) on a therapy ball for a few minutes. I also added occasional gentle rocking movements in my lower back & core area that tended to decompress and ease the pain. Do you have any insight into the benefits or dangers/pre-cautions of doing this?

[@OffBeateimmaJ]

So you like to twork with Bob and Brad. Bet they love them 🍎 .

[@nancyfahey7518]

I hang some but mainly use my old fasioned crutches. Then I booyah the crutches. Snap, crackle, pop. Great feeling, like I just had a massage.

[@MultiMischiefMaker]

This would be great for most, but impossible for anyone with shoulder issues. Do YOu have any kind of adaptive methods to accomplish the same thing?

[@BJahoda]

This is actually great for people with shoulder problems so long as it isn't a tear, they mention it in this video and others

[@JamesEdington]

My go to is…a foam roller! I have used chirp wheels, pull up bars, lacrosse balls, etc, etc. nothing quite helps to manage my back as good as a regular foam roll (using a high density foam roller) with my core engaged during the roll (I pass about 10x up and down my back).

[@Bb0ssladie]

Best intro ever!

[@jimmyjimmy1038]

You guys are the best 👍

[@kaylabriggs3437]

You two are the best!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you

[@nztech1964]

Amazing sir both of you are doing a great job

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you so much

[@stephaniedonato6414]

Good to know

[@seatheparade]

Thank you for this! My hands/arms are super weak so I last hanging off a bar for about 5 - 10 seconds 😂 I'll slowly work up to a minute in time!

[@izzyQuezada70]

You are both awesome!

[@adriennehay4218]

Wow guys - every day I learn something new - wowza

[@jenniferk4336]

Easy home version, if you're the right height. Wrap your fingers around the top of the door jamb. Ohhhh it feels so good!

[@padrejuan7763]

Monday July 5 2021 !!! Greetings from Montréal, Québec, Canada !!! Strange I would come accross such video TODAY when I have what I call my 'Back of Grandpa of 85' . I live in an appartment so I cannot install such hooks on the wall, but surely shall try the 'Chair/Stick' method !!! TI have subscribed to your channel and shall follow you guys for more professionnal advice !!! Thank You Drs !!! Cheers !!!

[@anl1456]

The Chiropractor might say one thing but the doctors told me another. Do not hang with your feet off the floor, because your stretching your tendons and ligaments. The vertebrates are tongue and groove or I should just say interlocking and can not stretch anymore your not doing that much good but could be doing harm lying flat on the floor might relieve your muscles and take what little pressure your actually putting on your disc. Proper stretching, good posture, and muscle strengthening will help more in the long run. ( lie flat on the floor for a while )

[@scottmattern482]

Thanks guys, the exercise helped my hip/low back pain very much. Another issue, the inside of my right shoulder hurts very bad when hanging, is that rotator cuff?

[@katecombest3602]

Love this have been doing this for years thanks for the confirmation

[@Delmarvafishing]

I have been waiting for a video like this, tell me how to fix my back gentleman

[@gamesturbator]

Can't find any place where I live with something high enough for me to hang from. I've wished that I was short my whole life. Spinal injections await me tomorrow morning. Pain has become exponentially worse each day. No medication could help, not even codeine. After watching your videos I hope that physical therapy will help me avoid this sciatic problem ever coming back.

[@TheUtuber999]

You can buy a doorway chin-up bar for around $20-30 pretty much anywhere.

[@k8eekatt]

Thanks for sharing your technique!

[@MrBigedtc]

You guys are the bomb, thank you from the bottom of my sacrum.

[@VanessaCarney]

I go on tippy toes and grab he top of my door frame (not the door), then try to lower to heels (if they reach, I'll bend knees) while holding on with my fingertips best I can. I do it facing one side, then I straddle the door frame so my hands face inward. Dunno if this is cool but it feels good and is a nice standing desk break. I live in an apt so I can't install any fancy equipment! Also I feel like this helps strengthen my fingers and hands.

[@Ricky-F7]

Hey @Bob and @Brad, or anyone else, what do you think of this method for simple lumbar decompression? Lie flat on your back with legs fully bent at the knees, feet closest as comfortable to butt, knees pointing up. Then, with core fully RELAXED, press down on top of thighs nearest the pelvis, almost locking your arms straight, until you feel the decompression at the base of your spline. Hold for 45 seconds on, then slowly release 45 seconds off. Repeat. My condition: I have a pinched sciatic S1 nerve root going down my left leg from my L5-S1 disc bulge.

[@Jeeper1378]

I do something similar at work. Hang, let my body drop. Usually i get 4-5 pops on the top of spine.

[@daber4586]

Love you guys!😊

[@jenniferbate9682]

Let’s try this!

[@carlosdlonga6507]

As always really appreciated and helpful.. Thanks

[@TheBluifox]

I wish there was a link to get this. Hmm. 🤔

[@elizabethrose8510]

There is. Top right there is a little down arrow. Tap that and it will give you the links

[@tony1upteglo659]

Open the description

[@anitaelghandor7295]

Yes I know it helps alot,thanks guys👍

[@LUCKYIRISHLADY77]

Thanks for this

[@nancyludlum2646]

Thanks for the info!

[@tonym6090]

I follow your clips and enjoy - but this one how would be the effect of pressure on my shoulder?

[@keenie7681]

Don't tell my Landlord but I'm seeing a need to add anchors to my walls. I'm seeing a need to add not only decompression stretching but all of the exercises that you offer with the Wall Ancor System. I also bought the C2 Massage Gun and I'm impressed! It's a steal! I also bought your Digital Blood Pressure Cuff and again I'm impressed by the quality. P.S. The Podcasts are really great 👍too. Who knew I'd become a Bob and Brad Groupie?

[@TheUtuber999]

Your secret is safe with the world, Colleen. 😉

[@PhaseSkater]

any advice on lower right side back pain? i pulled or twisted and strained my back jogging a month ago and sometimes if i twist or bend the wrong way, my back gives out and feels like a knife stabbing me.