How to Sit with Bulging Discs WITHOUT Pain

[@ieuanprice1510]

I’ve had a herniated disc for the last 4 months. I couldn’t walk properly for 3 of those months and I have been in constant excruciating pain. I couldn’t do anything, I couldn’t sit, couldn’t walk long distances, I couldn’t work, I couldn’t sleep and I couldn’t enjoy my life. I spent countless hours lying on the floor in a combination of pain and feelings of hopelessness. Today was the first time I woke up in the morning without a stabbing pain and the first day that I haven’t taken any painkillers. I just wanted to say that your videos really helped to educate me and gave me a bit of hope when I was at my lowest. So thank you for everything and keep making these videos 🙏

[@HT-Physio]

You are very welcome and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@ramundo07]

Can I ask did you experience the pins and needles and pain in both legs or just one leg?

[@navindesigns]

what specifically did you do/follow that helped? I have been suffering for over 10 months now :(

[@BryanDumaguina]

​@@navindesignsI'm thinking a combination of things that Will has shared in his channel. I'm in the same boat myself. Plenty of days where I'm sinking. Combination of therapy, exercise, and pain medication got be out of 8/10 pain. Lifestyle change by far is the biggest factor that's helping keep it at 2/10 pain. Eating right, sleeping right, conscious about posture, and small tips like these in the video. Still can't sit comfortably though but I hope in time I can.

[@CryptoNewsTV]

@@BryanDumaguinahow do you feel now about a month later now??

[@claireharnden2289]

Before suffering with sciatica, I had no idea how painful a condition like this could be. Thank you for these videos Will.

[@HT-Physio]

You're welcome! Glad it has been improving for you!

[@flaviomendonca5533]

I just hope you will continue to do videos like this. Your channel has helped me a lot and the information you're sharing is priceless for all the people that are suffering daily like me. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@katsuryota4059]

thank you very much it really helped me a lot i wish you the best

[@HT-Physio]

So pleased it helped!

[@yousifabdulkareem8848]

Very useful advice. I think you are the most sincere doctor from his heart to help patients. May God bless you❤

[@ChaseTheMoments]

Thanks for this video. It's the first time I have understood what is causing the pain so I now appreciate the steps to resolve it.

[@F8Tributo]

3:25- Will, at 3:25, the proper curve of the lower spine only looks like a "reverse" C shape from your perspective at that moment, as you are holding the prop and looking towards the camera. But from the perspective of the viewer, it is the opposite, and it indeed looks to be "C-shaped", and not a "reverse C", (as you see it from your side). Just something to be aware of, as you narrate the video. Perhaps describing S1/L5/L4/L3 as properly curving towards the belly button would be more unequivocal, rather than relating the curve to the letter C. No matter what your perspective, everyone knows where their belly button is. Or at least, I would like to think so! Thank you for your videos, they are very, very helpful, and greatly appreciated!

[@safaricartvideos]

When driving, I have started using the adaptive cruse control almost constantly, and using steering wheel controls to adj. speed. It allows me to keep my feet in a more comfortable position. My truck does pretty well, only when speeds get < 30 mph my feet must take over.

[@michaelm5741]

I’ve had a L5-S1 since 2013 and still suffer daily. I’ve tried chiropractors! Physios and currently take strong pain relief. Ive had denervation and L3-S1 branch block which hasn’t had a meaningful impact. NHS no longer do operations for these types of issues, or so I was told. I’ve given up hope now in all honesty. I really appreciate your videos, very informative. Far more info that I’ve been given by doctors over the years.

[@marcusfenix5760]

Bro how are you feeling now, I'm 25, overweight, have a bulged disc, I'm able to walk for a long time, it's only when I sit I have a problem, how screwed am I?

[@leroybrown505]

@@marcusfenix5760 how are you feeling

[@sahilgupta2282]

@@marcusfenix5760hello did you recovered now?

[@mrpentium]

@@michaelm5741 but did it help aliviate the pain ?

[@blvany]

If your bulging disc is only causing left side back pain and sciatica in your left leg (my situation) and you operate your vehicle (gas pedal and brake) with your right foot only, then you can keep your left leg idle with knee bent and foot flat on the floor of the car to reduce your pain. Also, depending on the shape and softness of the car seat, sitting on a flay cushion with a hard gel interior may also help take some of the pressure off the nerve (sort of like sitting on a hard chair vs. a soft chair).

[@ambrosemhlanga3310]

That's great I just needed that help it was just spot on I thank you a Billion times my brother, keep the excellent job up!!

[@SarMar-w3s]

The second tip worked for me. Thank you!

[@myfanwejo788]

Thank you Will. Your videos are a huge source of comfort and quality info at this difficult time. ❤

[@prashanthchalla4071]

Hi Sir, Appreciate a lot for your guidance here. I’m suffering with this problem from at least a month now. It would be great if you can help me understand on the natural timeline it takes to recover from this permanently. Thanks again

[@Thriveabovebeyond]

Thank you will try this tomorrow when I drive to work that's my problem for the past 2 weeks that why I temporarily stop driving and took the MRT (light trail transit) here in Manila, The Philippines

[@barbkandel777]

This is helpful. Thank you!

[@betha8761]

Thank you, I will try this today. Driving is excruciating!🥺

[@HT-Physio]

Very sorry to hear about your situation but hope it improves soon!

[@Mpireformeto]

Driving is definitely excruciating did you resolve it or find your diagnosis accurately???? I'm going thru the same pain now

[@olgamtambo1174]

Thanks for the information

[@lodestarsprayer5660]

Very helpful, clear info Will..Many thanks for helping with the bulges

[@mrpentium]

The pain in sitting doesn’t come from your back it comes from the sciatic nerve which passes under/between your buttocks muscles. The herniation aggravates the sciatic nerve which in turn becomes sensitive to sitting. Sitting up straight will only make this worse, not better believe me. what helped me was actually to sit on one buttock or slouch every so slightly to remove the weight from my buttocks, which was pushing on the sciatic which gave me pain from my butt to my knees. It also helps to put a cushion under your thighs so that your weight is offloaded more toward your hamstrings and less at your buttocks and what they call the sit bone It also helps to limit sitting to no more than 20 or 30 minutes at a time. Get up and walk around and massage the gluteal muscles and stretch a bit.

[@tRERKAK]

youn have helped me so much. Thank you my friend. Been a long few years, but you explaining it takes 6 months, never mind also this helpful video, helped me out so much. THANK YOU

[@HT-Physio]

It's so great to hear you've found my videos helpful, that means a lot to me! I'm wishing you all the very best :)

[@Mebbe308]

Definitely appreciate these tips.

[@VeroniqueSaliba]

Hi Will thanks for all the info you are spreading on this channel. Well done also for the easy and courteous manner in which you explain. I have been in excruciating pain from L4-L5, L5-S1, waiting for an MRI at the moment. Question - We are supposed to sit down with a rolled towel behind our back to keep the natural curve. With this in mind, does lying flat on the back for long hours (obviously thinking that I am helping my back to heal), do more harm then good?

[@karenb136]

Thanks for the tips. This is my problem.

[@-greentoad]

I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. I just happened to come across it. There is 40 videos I want to see right away. Any relief i can get for my bad lower back I will try. I am enjoying the videos I've seen so far. From USA.

[@marionb6154]

Thank you for your advice 🙏

[@annmarieguest5642]

Thank you for your videos , they are so helpful and informative 😊

[@HT-Physio]

Glad you like them!

[@sandracrawford9813]

I had sciatica pain for three weeks and foot drop. I am still waiting for my referal to the hospital. With regard to the pain it is going away and the foot drop is improving but still present. I think I should go along to get physio for the foot and am hopeful it will get better. Is improvement in movement a good sign that physio will work?

[@josephgiri2398]

Thank you brother, I sure need the help.

[@dipanshuagrawal6659]

Very much thanks you made me understand the issue, Thanks from heart (and India). Also I am 18 and suffering from chronic disc bulge, it has become a widespread, across all ages problem. If you have any suggestion for me, I would love to listen. And thanks again❤

[@HT-Physio]

Very sorry to hear about the problem but hope it improves for you soon! I'm afraid I cannot offer any specific advice without an assessment.

[@Hariom-02]

Can I know about ur condition

[@Hariom-02]

I really want to contact u as I also have the same problem and I am 18, but i guess mine one is fresh

[@dipanshuagrawal6659]

@@Hariom-02 bro, it has been one year, and now it is ok after taking medicines, I can sit for some hours without pain, and also walk. But I just want to quit medicine.

[@dipanshuagrawal6659]

Anything else?

[@MrKelso85]

That was awesome thank you!!!

[@HT-Physio]

Glad you liked it!

[@MrKelso85]

@@HT-Physio very much so , now i wonder what your opinion is (by no means am i requesting or asking for medical advice disclaimer here) in surgery as the final option and how often it’s successful as im 38 and it’s been 10 years on and off of immense pain and now even sneezing is a nightmare

[@dianaavery1600]

Thank you Will for your very interesting information. I have scoliosis and I don't have a problem when I drive it is when I a sit in the passenger seat that I suffer pain. is possible to maybe give more information on scoliosis and how to ease it. I wear a brace most of the time. I am 80 years old so no chance of an operation. Can you maybe explain to me the cause of scoliosis

[@mitchellwilson5370]

love you man. life saver.

[@HT-Physio]

No worries!

[@golfspeednz]

So are all herniated disc’s posterior? What happens if they are anterior?

[@Rhezoloution]

I have a severe L5s1 problem but zero leg pain. I just have lower back pain trouble gettingbout of a car for example. But RECLINERS WORK miracles for me. I cant sleep on bed as i wake up hurting. If i sleep on recliner no pain all night. So what does that seem to be my issue? Doesnt look like a nerve is being touched. But the l5s1 is compressed.

[@patriciaryan9953]

Hello I have a small bulging disc mri shows but I have that pain for over 1&half yrs now ,sitting and driving so painful and laying down Is this what my problem could be ? Help!

[@solidfuel0]

How the pillow changes the pelvis being bent ??

[@RicardoDacostaRaghavendra]

Is it better to have the chair in the car higher or lower?

[@jenniferlee9029]

Is this for bulging neck disc as well?

[@milesyounghamilton]

I fine curving the spine back as described here quite painful and it tends to make things worse. Not sure how to move forward with rehab because I know curling forward is making the bulge worse but it gives me relief

[@cp3611]

I experience the same thing. The towel behind the back actually increases pain

[@emilywaters6750]

Same here. Get more relief from the pain bend forward or doing things like Child’s Pose. It feels like this takes pressure off of the nerve maybe? But is it doing me harm in the long term? Standing or sitting uo straight and doing the reverse c feels much more tender

[@milesyounghamilton]

@@emilywaters6750 I am making some progress now and what I have realised is that you need to respond to your pain triggers and not try and push through. Experiment with different sized Mckinsey back supports, use what doesn’t give you pain and don’t sit down for too long at a time. Stand up, go for short walks and if you find decompression helps do that a few times during the day. Personally I find a bit of decompression helps but not bending over, there are lots of exercises you can do but lying on a bed with a pillow under your stomach is a good one.

[@Mpireformeto]

​@emilywaters6750 GOING THRU THE SAME PAIN DRIVING I FEEL I HAVE TO PULL MYSELF FORWARD TO RELIEF PAIN FROM COMPRESSING NERVE WHEN I LAY BACK ALSO THE ROLL TOWEL ON THE LUMBAR WOULD BE EXCRUCIATING

[@milesyounghamilton]

9 months since my disc herniation I have realised that my spine doesn’t like being in extension too much. If this works, keep doing it, if it makes your pain worse it’s probably pushing your spine too far into extension. Every back is different and you need to do what relieves your pain. Experiment with different sized lumbar supports. I bought all the McKinsey lumbar rolls and worked out that I need some support but not too much. I also find sleeping with a sleep roll helpful at night, but I need it positioned right

[@roufshahbaz9820]

I have a L5 L4 disc bulge what to do is that my whole back portion is involved in pain spreading everywhere even when I'm sneezing it grips my heart badly. Please guide me what to do.

[@slicesofsib5572]

AgoKud Lumbar Pillow, Lumbar Support Pillow for Office Chair and Car Seat, Memory Foam Back Support Pillow for Lower Back Pain Relief, Adjustable Back Pillow for Rest, Sleeping, Travel. Is this good for herniated disk to use instead of towel for L4 l5 herniated disk l4 right l5 right side herniation? many thanks

[@akramh6365]

Hi I’ve been struggling with L3/L4 disk pain and hurts a lot when sitting but gets worst if I try and bend my knees rather than extending them

[@topgun12fly]

Hello, Does anyone here get pain when they sneeze or cough?

[@Btitude]

Me

[@dr.motivation5834]

I have had lamenectomy in my L4 L5 discs. The surgery was successful. But I have chronic pain since please someone guide me.

[@RichRobinson]

I’ve lost friends, my career, my hobbies and my relationship to my struggles with this. I’ve done so much to try and sort it with physio but I’ve made zero progress. I don’t want to live anymore sometimes.

[@salokpatel6313]

Don't lose hope,This is the third time I have slip disc,this time situation was worse,liquid came out out from disc and it pressed the nerve,I was unable to go to bathroom and severe pain in left butt and lin left leg but after 2 week I am 90% fine,I am driving with precautions and using staircase,so you will also be alright buddy.

[@dharma3404]

​@@salokpatel6313great ,what caused the liquid to squirt out? Will it be generated automatically in the disc if there is significant loss of that?

[@gabilumiere]

There is also surgery, maybe you can have it done?

[@angelania]

Please don‘t lose hope. Please share your struggles with your very close friends and family who will support you no matter what. I am trying to find something good from this experience in spite of fear and pain, for example, if I am able to walk a bit - I am grateful. I also think of all the different people who suffer at this very moment. We are not alone in this.

[@K1shann]

Guys I had a disc bulge for 7 months and I had recovered from it, though I have some discomforts on my back…is it normal to have this during recovery?

[@Mpireformeto]

HOW YOU RECOVER WHAT YOU DO TO HELP IT

[@fun-d6p]

how

[@bahavamoss8372]

Thank you

[@yassermorsy8481]

Does this also apply to l5 s1 herniation? closer to the hip?

[@nerosapien]

brilliant i have tried this reversed c and i feel no pain I have a Herniated Disc its been almost 2weeks ,,, previously when i have had it ,,, it goes after 1week i have been doing alot of walking ...its fine ...just when i sit down Do you think Kneeling chair would help ?

[@jimphilip6031]

Nice info

[@dragonsaige]

Skip to 6:04 for advice

[@antonioj.castaneda7377]

Thank you for your videos! Why do you suppose that any form of lumbar support (rolled up towel, soft pillow, etc.) while sitting further irritates my lower back and sciatica? Thank you!

[@HT-Physio]

Thank you! Not sure, but everyone is different. It would be worth getting checked out for some individual advice for this kind of problem. Hope that helps!

[@nugamble9052]

😢🎉

[@Mpireformeto]

GOING THRU THE SAME THING ANY LUMBAR SUPPORT OR LAYING ON THE SEAT WHILE DRIVING BECOMES EXCRUCIATING ONCE I GET OFF THE PAIN SUBSIDES A BIT BUT MASSIVE PAIN WHILE DRIVING

[@misterbulger]

Theres only one chair thats passable... a firm executive chair with a memory foam lumbar cushion... leaned the whole way back. But now its messing up my neck. We suspect i have a compressed femoral nerve. Being tall im always jammed in my trucks and cars. Looking at modifying the seats in my truck right now. Its terrible.

[@phen-themoogle7651]

My right testicle hurts when I sit at all , combined from back issues and pelvic floor disorder /some sort of torsion...it's really hell trying to find a way to sit that's comfortable lol

[@uthayakumar6980]

Can I go for jogging with my minor L4 L5 pain

[@myknifeyourlife107]

same question lol. you're also an athlete?

[@kpallekonda]

I'm from India and I have a disc bulge but my problem is, I'm unable to stand or walk for more than 5 minutes. After 5 minutes the pain starts radiating into the leg and my back starts paining. I have to immediately sit otherwise my pain gets worse. Please advise.

[@taguro1006]

Your condition is too acute. Go to a pt whete they help relax the muscles that are inflamed, theyll give you pain killers ultra sound amssage and the electric thing they put on your back. But keep walking coz you still need to keep your back active. Stay in the five min rang and progress when you feel better.

[@bandolero5068]

Hope you start improving and getting some relief soon. I am in pain a few weeks now but yours sounds worse.

[@kpallekonda]

@@bandolero5068 Yes, thanks for asking, after two months I'm completely back to normal now with 0 pain. I continue to do flexion exercises.

[@test123902]

What were your flexion exercises? Do share. Thank you

[@dharma3404]

​@@kpallekondabro what did you do for your recovery?

[@bhoopalaiah.p.odeyar4159]

Sir i am having disc bulge l4 and l5... Doctor suggested not to ride the bike?? So how long I should stop riding bike pls reply

[@dipanshuagrawal6659]

Its not about how long? It all depends on intensity, bcz riding may further injure spine. Also the golden rule is, as soon as you feel discomfort and pain stop that activity immediately. If you have to ride, then use lumbar belt + tight you tummy inwards as it engage abdominal muscles and stabilize the spine reducing chance of injury + getting good posture. Also from how much time do you have disc bulge?

[@patriciaryan9953]

Pain in back and under ribs when sitting

[@janenabaasa840]

Thank u very much, clear explanation and truely its so helpful

[@patci4951]

Need captions

[@blvany]

The previous comment should have said a "flat" cushion, not a "flay" cushion.

[@houba813]

i have from the my left leg all the way to my ncck and shoulder

[@yapolloable]

i'm over 30 and i'm watcching these videos...

[@HT-Physio]

Hopefully they can be of help to people of all ages!

[@RichRobinson]

6:30

[@nickamarit]

Sitting is fine, but getting up after sitting for a while has me slumped like a shrimp for a while until can stand up straight again.

[@9703028917]

How is it now. What did u do. I got the similar pain

[@kayomoney1331]

What if I drive trucks? I really have no choice because there’s nothing else I can do & I have to provide for my family. I just suck the pain up & take it.

[@SmileyTheAxolotl]

I really feel for you. I haven't been able to drive in 2 months and even riding in a car short distances has me in tears. Hope you heal quickly.

[@fogblastlegbeep2709]

I also drive trucks, I found lowering the seat a lot if you have air, and moving it forward helps. Sittilng to high cut off my leg curculation, I hope that helps.

[@jenniferlee9029]

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[@evanthiaford4777]

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[@rashmikumarrastogi354]

He looks cute in white, but hot in black. ❤