How To Tell If A High Hamstring Tendinopathy vs. Sciatica vs. Back Problem Is Causing Your Butt Pain

[@drcharliejohnson]

Thanks so much for watching! Want to pinpoint the source of your back, butt, hip, or leg/sciatica pain without needing expensive images or a specialist? 🔥Grab my FREE “Better Than an MRI DIY Diagnostic Guide” here 👉 www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide

[@therealexistentialist]

Dude I've gone from hemmorrhoids to prostate issues to pelvic floor issues and CPPS and stretched the hell out of my hamstrings to thinking it was sciatica and because of your videos I finally know what I'm suffering from. Which gives me so much hope. I'm convinced western medicine doesn't wish to cure patients. Thank God for practitioners like you. I just wanted to say thank you.

[@RichieTugay]

Yeah I swear I’m over the hemorrhoids and prostate part and I’m in the pelvic floor part now lmao

[@Mikeysmixfun]

Did you find relief? I am in the same situation

[@pattigibson6533]

Incredible descriptions of the various problems. Best video ever.

[@drcharliejohnson]

thanks Patti! Appreciate you watching, please let me know if you have any questions. happy Friday! Dr. Charlie PT

[@tg6721]

Best video I've found yet on this subject! Excellent, well done!

[@boatman222345]

Oh my gosh! A doctor who actually knows how to diagnose! As an ex sports car mechanic who was known as a good diagnostician I can't say that I have been overly impressed by the diagnostic skills of the many doctors I’ve gone to over the past 60 years. In fact I've often found myself thinking, "It's a damn good thing that my doctor isn't a car mechanic because the side of the highway would be littered with inoperative cars! Really great to watch a video produced by a doctor who can put two facts together and come up with a solution! Thanks!

[@drcharliejohnson]

TRUTH! HA... appreciate you watching. Thanks boatman!

[@jeannecordano4435]

This video is the best! You have to know what your problem is before you treat it. You make it so clear. I am so glad I found it! Really great job of explaining it and showing how to self test. I am so grateful.

[@nant5434]

Most comprehensive video I’ve seen. This is so good. I’m trying to follow this so that I can try to get to the bottom of my pain. Doctors are not getting it. Thank you.

[@peteschreiber9517]

Best video I've seen about making the correct diagnosis. This sheds a lot of light for my problems. Thank you!

[@drcharliejohnson]

You got it Pete! Thanks for watching glad you found it useful. Do you have any specific questions about what could be going on? If you haven’t already - be sure to check out my DIY diagnostic guide… If you liked this video, you’ll LOVE the guide ❤️👊🏼. You can grab your free copy here 👉 www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYguide

[@florencedaviet8601]

Your videos are so helpful to me. I’m slowly unraveling what my problems are thanks to your help.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Florence! Thanks so much for your feedback, glad you're finding my info helpful! Reach out to me directly at [e-mail] if you need more personalized support. Stay healthy and well! Dr. C

[@deeshea3286]

This is an excellent video. I am dealing with this conundrum right now. You have helped me figure this out beautifully. Thank you

[@drcharliejohnson]

Awesome Dee! Glad I could help. If you're looking to solve this naturally, I'd be happy to review your case personally. Let me know if you'd like some help Dee! Dr. Charlie

[@trishbech9082]

Wow! This is so clear and I I can finally make sense of my pain and the proper exercises to look for to help me! Thank You! I have wasted so much time and money up to this point with no answers and only temporary relief I was never given this info nor any separate testing to confirm things. I was just given therapies for assumptions they made.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Trish! Thanks for watching and sorry to hear. Very common unfortunately (which is why I create this content). No pressure, but let me know if you’re open to some help. Honestly, I’m not sure if/how I can help- but I’d be happy to review your case and confirm either way. Hang in there Trish! You got this!

[@rushodai929]

Thank you for showing how to diagnose and explaining as you go. Very helpful and informative. As it turns out, its none of the issues. So I have to continue to diagnose. I do believe its a hammy issue, but only seems to aggravate with load bearing movement.

[@terrie8849]

This is an awesome demonstration to help diagnose my issue. I am pretty sure mine is a high hamstring tendinopathy. I have been suffering for months and have started doing the bridge type exercises and quit stretching and doing any dead lift type movement. Thank you for your great information.

[@lakshmananps-channel]

Hi Doc., Thank you for this video. This is invaluable... I have been struggling with the NHS in the UK to pin point my problem and get to the root of it. I am still waiting for them to diagnose. After chancing on your video, I can tell myself that I have a high hamstring issue indeed. Crystal clear. I have been struggling with this for the past 4 year intermittently. During the process, I have got my X-ray done for the hip, Sonogram to check if it is hernia( as had pain shooting to my crotch area). Thanks once again!

[@drcharliejohnson]

Glad I can help clear some things up for you! Be sure to subscribe- I’ll be posting an updated and even more comprehensive diagnostic guide for download on my channel soon. (For free) 👍 Would you be interested in a copy??

[@lakshmananps-channel]

@@drcharliejohnson Most certainly Doc. I will watch with interest. Thanks a bunch!

[@alicialabrecque7927]

You’re a genius!!

[@einmanaulfur]

Thank you so much for this video! Definitely High Hamstring Tendinopathy. 😄 That's already what I thought it was, but it was good to get confirmation. Now I just need to find videos on how to treat it.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Catherine! Welcome-thanks for watching. Look up Askling L protocol. That being said, I'd caution you to try and DIY this- as there is a bit of an art to tendon rehab. Too much and you risk making it worse... too little and not enough stimulus for change. You'll want to understand progressive overload principles, when to push into pain vs avoid... the difference between isometrics and isotonics/when to make the shift. So many things to understand here... Not to scare you... but rather educate you on some things to consider. As much as I've coached people throughout these issues in the past... it's not my primary focus at the moment, so I would urge you to look locally.

[@einmanaulfur]

@@drcharliejohnson Hi, thank you so much for your answer and your concern! I know what you mean, just healed from an achilles tendinopathy which I wouldn't have resolved without help from a PT. As the pain I feel now isn't too bad yet, I want to try to mimic what I did with my PT then. But if it doesn't get better in the next 2-3 weeks, I'll surely get professional help!

[@drcharliejohnson]

@@einmanaulfur got it! Sounds like a plan.

[@andyt3277]

Thank you Charlie a really good informative video this as helped me bigtime the more i watch of your channel and vids the more i can help myself topman thanks

[@user-bm2vq2yl9t]

A vet through explanation and very in depth ty so much I definitely have high hamstring problem👍

[@mariamarino138]

Thanks for all of this great information!!!! My issue is kind of complicated, because, I do have back pain, I have sacroiliac changes( arthritis) I also have hip bursitis (bilateral) gluteus minimus tears, gluteus medius tears and labrum tears( bilateral) but, started having back of thigh pain(now and than) about four years ago, and than, about two months ago, did a lot of walking, and, since than, the back of thigh pain( bilateral) hasn’t stopped!!!! There’s some “sits(?)” bone pain on the left side, but, mostly, middle of thigh(back) pain and incredible stiffness. MRI’s show tendinopathy, 2 years ago, but, until 2 months ago, it wasn’t so much of a problem. So, back issues, SI joint changes, hip bursitis, hamstring tendinopathy, which is causing all of the pain and stiffness behind BOTH THIGHS, in your opinion?!!!

[@edgarvalladares7230]

Dr. Charlie is awesome !! This is just the most detailed explanation

[@CircuitBurger]

Absolutely brilliant video. Clear and to the point, explained every concern I had issue with. 👍👍

[@drcharliejohnson]

Awesome Gavin! Glad I could help you out!

[@gregz4249]

I’m pretty sure I have a HHT I wanted something to compare to when I ask my daughter who graduated PT school a year ago and has been working at both out patient and a rehab hospital Thanks for the very comprehensive video

[@mkkrupp2462]

Thanks so much Charlie . You are brilliant at what you do, so detailed and comprehensive - if only more health professionals were like you! I don’t have Apple Pay - can I say thanks via PayPal or direct deposit? (I’m in Australia.)

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey- from the US! Appreciate you checking out my content and for wanting to support me and my channel as well! Means more than you know. Feel free to send me a personal email at [e-mail] and I can share some details of how you can best support. Sound good? Thanks a million! Really appreciate it 👊🏼 Dr Charlie

[@sandramahan6409]

This is so helpful, thank you for your thoroughness. I took a hard fall on a rock while hiking and have a partial tear/hamstring tendinitis and herniated disc on L5-S1 thought is touching sciatic nerve. Then to add some fun I have a bad bone bruise on my tibia that isn't healing. So .... my whole left leg hurts and I can't tell what is causing what. After watching this I think it's my disc issues that are causing my issues even though I don't feel anything in low back, just glutes.

[@shei924]

Thanks for sharing! You are so thorough and knowledgeable. Can it be a combination of both high hammy and sciatic issues?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Technically anything is possible here... meaning, there have been some cases of what they term "hamstring syndrome" whereby the hamstring tendons seem to cause irritation/compression of the sciatic nerve as it passes by. I'm not sure of the prevalence on this (but likely super low). Instead, I'd take the one that seems most involved... optimized your healing environment (to reduce stress on the irritated structure - if any and regardless of which one)- then treat the movements that are yucky. No pressure, but would you be interested in me reviewing your case to see if/how I may be able to help you? If so, just visit www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply - select a time to chat, then following instructions to submit details of your specific case. If, after reviewing your case I don't feel confident I can help, then I'll just reach out and let you know. Okay? Thanks for watching!

[@kitmarye1891]

Charlie I watch this and did some tests this am in prep for our visit. It was an excellent aid. I’m getting some indicators of some of my issues. Thanks

[@mangpots7284]

Thanks for this video. What exercises can we do to help high hamstring?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Thanks so much for watching! Want to pinpoint the source of your back, butt, hip, or leg/sciatica pain using simple self movement tests & a step-by-step approach without needing expensive images or a specialist? Grab my FREE “Better Than an MRI DIY Diagnostic Guide” here: www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide

[@anezkapichova6295]

Hi from the czech republic. I loved the video. Really great for making sure my problem is really the hamstring. But I cant find any video on your amazing channel how to fix the hamstring pain! :((

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! thanks for watching... wish fixing hamstring pain was as easy as one video... lots to unpack there. what have you tried so far?

[@RavingKats]

I figured it was a hamstring tendon since I did a bunch of hamstring curls earlier, but this definitely helped clarify especially as a newbie to frequent exercise! Thanks 👍 definitely a weird sensation, it's a real pain in the butt! 😆

[@JokerThaToker]

I’ve noticed over the past year/year and a half that when I bend down to pick something up I have pain in my butt and hamstrings like I’ve been working out, but I haven’t been. It’s time to get it check because it starting to keep me from normal function.

[@Paprika_Gaming]

Thank you so much for this video! Is it relatively common to have both a low-back issue and high hammy?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! Sure thing 👍. Is possible… but usually the back is what causes “hamstring” to feel like it’s also issue (it’s usually the sciatic nerve not hammy). Back problem is upstream and can make it seem like there are many other problems (hammy issues included) occurring downstream! Make sense? So, probability is that BACK is main culprit and should be addressed first in my experience… did you check out my DIY Diagnostic guide? You’ll find it helpful- www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide Check it out! Charlie

[@juliebernier5162]

Thank you for a very informative video! Do you have a rehab program for high hamstring tandinopathy?

[@gsghatore]

Hi Doc, Firstly having watched numerous youtube, none come near your explanations. your brilliant flow charts are great to narrow things down.. however having done most of the tests I am still stuck, it started 2 months ago.. my crippling pain seems to be mostly in ankle and outside of calf muscles ( sometimes around hip area brought about by a 'load' ie standing or walking ( which i can only do for 2-3mins tops. sitting in a car now has same calf and ankle pain.. it leads to me understanding it is some form of sciatica but its origins i am lost on... can you shed any light on the matter ( God bless you for all the help you have given to suffers like me)

[@rosemarymiller65]

Hard to know what is what now.Have had this butt problem for 2 years now,been to chiro,acupuncture,Bowan therapy and physio.Found physio best.X-rays,MRIs and ultrasounds.Went to surgeon at first as hips sore,he said hips ok but had some nerve damage in L leg which I wasn’t surprised at as had back problem back in 2017which caused sciatica- laminectomy was done. pain free until this problem began.Been doing stretch exercisesfir 6 months to stretch Piriformas muscle stopped a month or so ago as seemed that the stretches weren’t helping anymore.After watching your video I am going to try some of the exercises that shorten the muscle and see if that works.Lots of information from your videos,great stuff.x

[@figo61884]

i represent my country in an obscure but challenging sport of which i frequently need to do splits in the air. so i will incur high hamstring tendinopathy and/or sciatica every now and then. Thanks to your godsend video i can isolate and differentiate which problem might recur to me in future

[@Wesmancan]

Thank you so much. I have been looking for this info.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Awesome! Glad I could help you 👍

[@srb1703]

Great breakdown of syptoms!! I've been diagnosed with hamstring tendinopathy but you mentioned the driving psin is sciatica! When I drive it's has a burning deep pain feeling. You mentioned driving pain is sciatica. Can this pain also occur with hamstring problems? Thanks

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey- thanks for watching. Hamstring issues can cause buttock pain while driving (a form of compression)- but its local to the sits bone/attachment site of the hamstring.

[@crislorenzetti7199]

I wish I could have concluded what my pain relates to with this video but I became more confused sadly 😅. Learned quite a bit though so thanks!

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Cris! Thanks for checking out my content! As you’re learning it’s not always clear cut- and that’s okay (don’t need 100% clear cut diagnosis for treatment… unless you’re getting shots or surgery) If you haven’t already- I’d recommend you check out my DIY Diagnostic Guide where I go more in depth… will likely help you get some clarity. You can download it for free if you’d like here - www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide If I can ask- where do you feel most confused?

[@GT-kx6hm]

Thank you for the detailed video. Based on the diagnostic tests, it looks like I'm clearly in the hammy camp. However, when walking, or jogging slow (not fast), I sometimes get an odd dull weakening of the whole leg, like the leg is hinting at collapsing. Also, a similar ache down the whole leg occurs sometimes when sleeping on either side. Any tips on what to check, do next would be appreciated. Thank you!

[@aaarleyjam2013]

Dr Charlie, what exercises help repair a high hamstring tendinopathy?

[@troyclifton5449]

This is a fantastic explanation to help me figure out what has been plaguing me for 4 months now. It's definitely not a back problem and I'm pretty sure while it's not sciatica, I do get some stabbing pains you described while doing the HHT tests. none of the sciatica tests (30-70 degree SLR, etc.) cause pain. Once I get to 90 degrees and even flex the toes, it's intense. While I do feel it down my leg, I think it's referred pain to the nerve, but the pain right at my sit bones is definitely a major sign for me that it's HHT. I can stand all day long at work without pain, but once I sit down for 30 minutes at my desk, the pain is intense. I have tried to sit on a lacrosse ball while on long drives but it doesn't really help long term. I still have to stop once an hour. Once I stand up, the pain is 100% gone within a matter of seconds. Question now is what is your treatment plan for someone with HHT and some slight sciatic nerve referred pain?

[@Wesmancan]

I am the exact opposite. Pain leaves as soon as I sit down. Feels like I have a pulled hammy to. Sucks to be me right now.

[@debrawells4078]

Thank you so much Dr. Johnson for your detailed information and explanations! You are so clear and descriptive, I really appreciate your time for making this video. I've watched this twice to be certain and I believe I have high hamstring issues. It's been 4.5 weeks since I've run, I've been walking and doing high hamstring strengthing exercises. I'm also trying laser therapy to hopefully accelerate the healing. I'm just wondering how much longer I will feel this hamstring pressure so I can run again soon.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Debra! Thanks for watching. If you’re still a bit uncertain- check out my DIY diagnostic guide- should help you get clear You can download it here. www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide IF you do in fact have a high hamstring tendon issue- I hate to break it to ya- but it could take quite some time… if truly high hamstring tendinopathy… then it could take up to 6months in my experience. Now, I don’t say that to be a “Debbie” downer (no pun intended) but I do like to set realistic expectations. Patience and smart training will be key to return to running. There’s an art to tendon rehab- so hopefully you’re working with someone who specializes in this?? Stay strong Debra and hang in there! 👍

[@faithdubois5318]

OMG this is my problem! Exactly!

[@drcharliejohnson]

Thanks for watching Faith! let me know if ya have any questions

[@mohamedsayeed3165]

Thanks a lot sir it was truly help full...

[@drcharliejohnson]

You're welcome!

[@erenix3909]

after a year of mris and xrays and pt, all they found just mild foraminal stenosis but dr believes that is not creating lateral hip pain and glute pain. pain normally happens when i sit or lie on my hips. it sucks. this seems like it could be it since I no longer have lbp a year later-mostly butt pain sitting.

[@Romantico1962]

Okay, we got the information and after you find what is your problem who or what we need to do then? Do we need to go physical therapy? Spine wellness center? A chiropractor? So who can help?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! Thanks for watching. Good question. I’m not sure exactly what you’re dealing with or if/how I can help as I’d need some more details… Are you open to potentially working together? If so, I’d be happy to review your case and see if I can help and what that might look like. If you’re open to that, just visit www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply - select a time to chat and follow instructions to submit a formal Case Review. I’ll review your case personally and if I don’t feel confident I can help- I’ll just let you know. Sound good? Thanks again for watching and happy new year! Hang in there 👊🏼 Dr Charlie

[@jamesadamson4657]

Really useful video, thank you! I've had left-sided buttock pain for ~6 months, worse when walking up hills & worst when running. I can reproduce the pain by lying on my back, legs straight and digging my left heel into the floor as hard as possible. Less so with your exercise ball test, with the affected leg bent. Would you say that this still suggests HHT? Is the bent leg significant? I am 6'5" with very long legs, so I guess the load with a straight leg is that much more.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey James! Are you a runner? What started it? Sounds like it’s most consistent with HHT if other things have been ruled out. Have you checked out my DIY Diagnostic Guide? You can download it for free here- www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide 👍

[@jamesadamson4657]

@@drcharliejohnson Yes, this started after trying to get back into running, I think some time in November. Probably didn't warm up and/or did too much too soon. I had (self-diagnosed) ischial bursitis in early October - couldn't sit comfortably on my left buttock for almost 1 week, then got completely better really quickly. Laid off the running for several weeks but was walking regularly. I will check out your guide! Thank you 🙂

[@zares_fnx]

Very informative video but what about ischial bursitis? I think it's that in my case, it's hard to sit :(

[@Wanecameron]

This is great. Really useful. Thank you.

[@pecaikac8917]

If the pain goes away when we hang with our hands on the bar, is that a clear indication that it's lower back?

[@alvaroquijano579]

the thing is.. you could have a combination of these right? like a disc bulge and also a high hamstring tendinopathy.

[@TheGman2421]

I heard and felt a popping sensation on upper butt region while walking, after I had pain when walking , was this a hamstring pull? Should I stay off my feet or can I continue to move around?

[@ianpier16]

i have some high glute pain lateral and slightly superior to the SI joint. occasionally it is non symptomatic but often it gives me trouble walking. ive never had shooting pain down the leg and i think its from an old deadlifting injury. is there any way to diagnose this type of thing from home?

[@mindymay3]

Thank you, I finally found my issue!!!

[@Mikeysmixfun]

What if you have both ? 😢 I think I do. I gave ether danlos hipermobility

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! Thanks for watching. So, it is possible to have a mixed bag of things. And have worked with many people dealing with EDS or hypermobility. No worries, just need to focus on putting the pieces of the puzzle together and finding what treatments/inputs or motions work best for you. Have you checked out my DIY Diagnostic Guide? If not, I recommend it- should give you some clairty. You can grab a free copy here- www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide

[@Mikeysmixfun]

Thank you Dr!

[@drcharliejohnson]

@@Mikeysmixfun welcome! Let me know if you're interested in more help (we consult with folks worldwide!)

[@Mikeysmixfun]

@@drcharliejohnson awesome! Thank you so much!

[@tjtraining7523]

Hi there. Please help I’ve been battling sciatica on and off for 6 years now 😞 for me, the sitting hunched over on a cushion straight leg raise had ZERO symptoms. However the straight left raise lying down is excruciatingly sore. My physio is unsure whether it is a hamstring tendon, glute tendon, or disc problem. Thoughts? Much appreciated content 🙏

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey TJ! Thanks for watching. First step- download (free) my DIY diagnostic guide. Work through it step by step. This should give you some good clarity 👍 Grab it here 👉 www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide Then, if you’re interested in my help-apply to work with me by visiting 👉 www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply Sound good?

[@marybarros8646]

Thank you!! What is the best route to go if it is sciatica pain?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Shot you a reply Mary!

[@totaltherapysolutions]

Always great content.

[@OrkutEraMelhor]

great exercise thanks

[@nasirshaheen9979]

Excellent

[@drcharliejohnson]

Thanks!

[@waqasbutt5611]

Agree whaterver you said .I struggled one year with right high hamstring pain ...But every time i go to doctors they tell me same story it is due to back as i have some mild disc bulge also in MRI and all the sciatica producing motions did not create any pain,No back pain ,only sitting on chair make bum feel sore and very irritating.Back physiotherapy was not helping so they suggest me to go for steriod injections and maybe later they suggest surgery of back and that will be disaster.Sometimes correct diagnoses is very important to road to recovery.Now i am focusing on hamstring rehab and my problem is improving very much with in few days.

[@mrpentium]

Hi. What are you doing in the way of hamstring rehab ?

[@marlenamadero9999]

How do I get ahold of this gentleman I would really love to have a conversation with him

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Marlene! Thanks for watching! so, best way to reach me is to either email me personally at [e-mail] OR schedule a time to chat by visiting www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply Hang in there!

[@Hold8119]

How about chronic then acute proximal hamstring tear aggravating the sciatic nerve?

[@mrmorganmusic]

I've had a VERY problematic pain like this for the last week. It's localized to the left side, down low in the cheek, and is a HOT, sharp pain that doesn't radiate down my leg and has no accompanying tingling sensations. The pain only occurs when I exert my left leg by stepping up on to something like a ladder or stool, or when squatting down. Occasionally it bothers me when I sit, but only in the act of moving to a seated position quickly (i.e., sitting down on a bed or something). Standing or basic walking causes no pain. I'm going to contact my doctor this week about it. I'm going to test some of these exercises to see if it's a nerve or muscle/connective thing. Any thoughts? This is helpful. Thanks!!

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! Thanks for watching. Have ya checked out my DIY Diagnostic Guide. Should help bring you some clarity. check it out here! www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide

[@tamilyogini]

Such an usefull video..i could find it more on the butt and not muvh on the hamstring or back. I could feel ut only the weak nerve. I am from india how can i reach you. I also got other few doubts related to knee pain. Eg tendanoids or fat space? Please do response how can i reach you. Thanks

[@gigilaroux762]

You forgot ischial bursitis

[@rayr5924]

Thanks... was very helpful... rayz

[@marybarros8646]

If it is sciatica which is the best route to go physical therapy or chiropractic therapy?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Good question Mary! Whoever puts in control and teaches you how to fix yourself. Have you checked out my free workshop... I share why you'll always be able to fix yourself faster than someone can fix you! Check it out here.. www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/freeworkshop Or if you're open to chatting (no pressure) I'd love to see if/how I can help. We work with folks worldwide and give people all the tools, knowledge, and support they need to heal themselves... Is this something you'd be interested in?

[@Durtydee904]

Thank you so much

[@maplenook]

My PT exercises aggravate the pain.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Very common unfortunately! Hang in there and let me know if you're interested in my help!

[@anisahadam3624]

Hello. Where are you based? I am experiencing butt and upper thigh pain for a very long time. I’m having an injection in my piriformis muscle soon and i’m hoping this will help so i can start strengthening the muscles in my leg.

[@Mertt1990]

I would describe HHT as following: if you rest the symptomps settle down you feel good. If you load with hamstring exercise, it will flare up the next day(s). If it fits to you, you have HHT.

[@pa.fishpreacher6166]

My injury is below the cheek. What should one do or begin with? very painful

[@DipBuyer83]

Have no back pain. I did the laying down with the ball and I get a tickling sensation. Sometimes I get a sharp pain at the top of hamstring during the day

[@carolyncarter7530]

Can’t your upper hamstring injury lay down scar tissue that wraps around your sciatic nerve, causing sciatica issues along with your hamstring pain sitting or stretching?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Good question Carolyn! Yes, we call this hamstring syndrome... but it's virtually impossible to tell without exploratory surgery. So, it all comes back to what we can control... motion and our mind... and then using these tools and a process to resolve pain!

[@erino5528]

Would a diagnostic Injection prove if that was the cause ?

[@lakshmananps-channel]

Just one thing. What does one need to do to cure oneself of the high hamstring issue. Perhaps you have another video? Thanks.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! Thanks for watching. Good question. Honestly, pretty dependent upon the case- how long it’s been there, how sensitive things are, lifestyle, level of activity etc… so really hard to give a clear answer here. Hope that makes sense? What are you currently trying? And, how’s it working?

[@lakshmananps-channel]

@@drcharliejohnson I understand. It is important to know more about my particular case. I will be happy to share any level of detail.

[@davidyoung6652]

What is your opinion on inversion tables for this problem?

[@amyl3595]

What if none of the tests produce any pain, but there is an issue with the area of question, esp. with activity?

[@ladyphantomnomercyentertai9729]

I'm there seems like it's a possible hammy issue for me due to isolated location for hammy/butt area but none of the text caused pain I'm thinking possibly due to early onset

[@Jacknjellyfries]

I have 3 herniated disk on MRI but my worse pain is not my back. I have chronic back pain. I know the day my hamstring started hurting and now it is worse. They think it's sciatic pain based on my MRI. My pain is worse when I sit down.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Mario! Sorry to hear man- appreciate you sharing and watching my channel. Sounds like it is most likely sciatica… but would have to do some testing to confirm. What are you currently doing for relief? Are you interested in help?

[@garyhall1035]

I think I have HHT, based on watching this video. When I place the toes of my good leg onto the heel of my bad leg to remove my boots, my pain is very sharp all the way down the back of my leg. Would this be expected with HHT?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Gary! Thanks for watching, sorry for delay in response! makes sense with HHT- but honestly I have other questions... do you have pain that goes below the knee down the back of the leg? HHT usually hurts at sit/butt bone and travels no further than back of mid thigh... Let me know. Dr. Charlie

[@drcharliejohnson]

Also Gary... I'm revamping a diagnostic flowchart I created (walkthru was in another video) and I'm calling it "Better Than An MRI DIY Diagnostic Guide"... I think it would help answer some of your questions about what could be going on... Would you be interested in a free copy of it once I finish (hoping to finish this week)?! If not, that's cool, but figured I'd ask. Reply back and let me know!

[@marlenamadero9999]

I have osteoarthritis in both hips. Right hip rep. Left one getting ready to rep. Avascular necrosis in both. Now I feel like knots live in my buttocks. No pain going down legs except big toe and leg hip feels different. Please tell me what to do

[@marktroyer2754]

How about both

[@DefeatLust]

Looks like I have Siatica pain. Thank you doctor. You're a boss for this.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Thanks for watching! Glad you found it helpful. So what's your plan of action for solving it?

[@DefeatLust]

@@drcharliejohnson I'm just following youtube video stretches/exercises. See how it feels. If nothing changes, i'll just go to my physio guy in my city

[@MI-mx3rh]

I have a feeling of fishing lines yanked behind my legs and tingling in my feet soles and heels Feels like screws in pelvis is loose and causing all this. It especially comes on with adduction on adduction machine Lemme know what you think Will appreciate your help Thank you

[@drcharliejohnson]

Luckily there are no screws holding the pelvis together. So good news- no issue there. If machine causes symptoms (could be for many reasons- back arching, too much resistance etc) hold on doing them… stop. Sounds like- although hard to say- that you’re dealing with some type of nerve/spine issue. Have you checked out my DIY Diagnostic guide? www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide

[@MI-mx3rh]

@@drcharliejohnson thank you so much Dr really appreciate it The word spine alone scares i keep telling myself it piraformis or si joint issues It once got almost resolved on the roman chair when I did extension it felt like something stuck behind there got released for a day or 2 I was like I never had a problem then that roman chair too stopped having any effect on me

[@doris5625]

So what can we do for hamstring?

[@jackiehobbs4728]

thank you

[@greenricee]

I did all the test and non recreated the pain. I always feel the pain when doing Bulgarian split squats? Please help 😭

[@marktroyer2754]

I had the pain in the butt , but now also have that pain high in the hamstring,trying to go up steps is painful or bending forward

[@toniprrp]

I feel from touch massage a hard lump of scar tissue right at my high hamstring. This flares up from time to time which then feels like it is pressing on my nerve. This is debilitating and I cannot put pressure on that foot on the floor so end up in bed. What to do please ??

[@eddiemuise4791]

I go for ultrasound tomorow.will this detect anything.plz ty..hamstrings over stretched.advice plz.why do i feel my tailbone when i lay down.why does my lower right leg pop when i do curls.

[@MerKuFirst]

My pain is very random, sometimes I bed over or stand up and my but goes completely numb and pain sometimes I almost pass out. It feels like a cramp. It’s not like I just have pain every time I bend over or sit I don’t get it.

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey! thanks for sharing. Very common actually that symptoms are inconsistent and move/shift around. What are you currently doing for treatment?

[@MerKuFirst]

@@drcharliejohnson thank you for the reply. I haven’t done much for treatment because I had been dealing with IBS until about a year ago I switched diets and have fixed most of that and I thought maybe the pain/cramps were related to my IBS but I have started stretching is about my only treatment. I also work in lawn care and landscaping not sure that activity would be considered good for it but I am a pretty active person. Glad to know at least maybe I am on the right track of figuring this out thanks.

[@drcharliejohnson]

@@MerKuFirst got it! For sure, nice to have some direction. Let me know if ya get stuck. No pressure, but would love to see if/how I can help. If/when you're interested, you could always set up a time to chat and submit your case for review by visiting... www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/apply Hang in there!

[@marba5422]

Could you please make a video about Pes anserinus problem. About for months a go a Chiropraktiker manipulate my back and after I have got knee problem. My knee has swollen in pes anserinus area and I can’t walk normal again. Thanks for your Videos

[@dalee.ankele1047]

So now that I've identified my Butt pain, what can I do to correct or heal it?

[@drcharliejohnson]

Ahh Dale! If only it were that easy. What are you currently trying?

[@dalee.ankele1047]

@@drcharliejohnson - My wife bought me a hot tub for my birthday, so I sit in there and try to stretch my hamstring. Take Advil (I know it's not good for me) and Tylenol does nothing. Having trouble walking very far. Dale.

[@mikearchibald744]

Well, this left me even more confused. At first when I saw this I wondered how I'd missed this video but as soon as it started I thought I had misdiagnosed sciatica and instead have high hamstring. Like another guy said here, I can walk and stand all day with little pain, I have no real back pain but sitting in a car seat is ungodly painful-well, it WAS but its a little less now that I've been doign strength training. But when i ran through all these exercises NONE of them created pain, despite the fact I had just driven and really felt it. There is a vague feeling that shoots up my middle back, but only very vague and only very occasionally. When I sleep on my back it wakes me early and I walk it off, but noticed that it usually goes down significantly with wall squats. As soon as I use that muscle, the pain diminishes. But if I push on my ass cheek thats bad, I can feel like a bruise way in there. But when I used to sit I always had the feeling that I was sitting right on that bone and wanted to build up that ass muscle. Either way it seems taht strength training is the way to go, although I've been doing a lot of that and now have to do considerable stretching because the muscles always feel tight, which is also bad.

[@redhedd33]

Is it possible to have high hamstring tendinopathy and piriformis syndrome at the same time. And how do you treat each one without aggravating the other?

[@oldvlognewtricks]

Rehab is the same for both: progressive strengthening and mobilisation of all surrounding structures

[@nikolaj781]

If I have no paine, but I have twingiling in the foot and little pain near but and hamst

[@annmha8849]

Sir do you have a vid about herniated disc? Lumbar part esp. that part where epidurals are injected during giving birth.

[@eddiemuise4791]

4:16 is me.hard too sit with sore hammys.

[@benaskrensintellect332]

What if i have symptoms and pain in all 3

[@drcharliejohnson]

Hey Ben! Thanks for watching. I know you’ve commented on a couple of my other videos. I’m just about finished with an updated version of my diagnostic flowchart. I’m calling it “better than an MRI DIY diagnostic guide”. I think it may help answer your questions. Would you like me to send you a copy when I’m finished? I’ll also be putting out there (on my channel) for download here soon. Let me know if you’d like a free copy 👍