Ignoring this will WRECK your flexibility

[@atikameg73]

I have a degree in Physical Education/Kinesiology, and I am dumbfounded at how brilliantly you explained this. In my lifetime of being educated and speaking with knowledgeable persons, I have never heard anyone breathe a word of how to deal with tight, inelastic nerves. This would explain why I can effect gains in every muscle of my body except hamstrings! Thank you.

[@Livinleggings]

Thanks very much 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@freemocean489]

Lots of qualifications out there but the actual quality of assumption free knowledge is still quite poor or downright incorrect.

[@stevenkrizsan3891]

i mean. thats not even a degree anyway. sooo...

[@atikameg73]

@@stevenkrizsan3891 You talking about my degree?

[@DeliberateConfusion]

@@stevenkrizsan3891 Kinesiology is a whole field dedicated to the body's movement. Imagine trying to insult someone's knowledge and accomplishments while all you actually do is show your own lack of knowledge and toxic personality.

[@wrensandrosesvideos]

This is a fucking miracle. I went from not being able to touch my toes to being able to put my hands flat on the floor with completely straight legs in 5 minutes. I have NEVER been able to do that.

[@Nasiamarieee]

I must not be doing it right 😢

[@annekedebruyn7797]

@@Nasiamarieee Don't forget that for some people, the nerve thing is their only issue. For others, muscles still needs to be stretched.

[@RebuildingSaad]

Tight nerves? Holy crap, bruh. I've been exploring fitness on KZbin over the last 5 years from reputable channels, but have only just learned this concept for the first time. Subscribed!

[@shannonl5159]

Nothing more unattractive than a grown man saying "bruh". Are you 12?

[@ashleyjohnsonrealestateent7365]

I dk who you are ma'am but I'm forever grateful to you! Tonight I woke up at 2a.m. with extreme nerve pain. I've been tossing and turning for 3½ hrs now. As I lay in bed I did this nerve stretch and INSTANTLY the pain subsided. I've been dealing w this pain for ab 2 years now. Ive done countless stretches, had numerous chiropractic visits, bought bands, foam rollers, chiropractic balls, and a massage gun. And it wasn't until today, in your short 3 min video, I found relief. Literally brought tears to my eyes when I realized I wasn't in excruciating pain! Can't thank you enough!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! 👏👏👏

[@Livinleggings]

Very happy to hear it helped : )

[@ashleyjohnsonrealestateent7365]

@Livinleggings girl I even sat up to get out of bed!!! (As opposed to rolling out of bed). Your content is life changing!! 🙌

[@SlimShadyBBy42]

I’m soooo happy for you!!!!

[@kayleawilson]

I haven’t had excruciating pain in a long time, but I felt my pain creeping back. This helped me too!

[@youtubecopyrights]

@ashleyjohnsonrealestateent7365 How are you feeling today?

[@elpetepete]

I've been fighting with my hip-flexors and glutes/psoas for years. This is the only thing that made a difference for me. Stretching now feels like it's actually helping. THANK YOU!

[@Mereship]

Is there a nerve glide for the Psoas? I have this problem too.

[@elpetepete]

@@Mereship AFAIK nerve glides aren't muscle specific. The sciatica runs through some of the glute muscles. This glide helps relieve nerve pressure, which makes doing certain stretches less painful.

[@1042firegirl]

@@Mereship imagine being on one knee in the “proposing” position, but knees wider apart. Imagine your butt and lower back are ONE piece. Instead of pushing your hips forward with your butt poking out behind you, push HIPS forward and lean BACK from the hip crease as one unit and you’ll feel the stretch deep in your abdomen if doing it right. Imagine you’re a robot, suck in your tummy and it helps the position.

[@Mereship]

@@1042firegirl thank you!!

[@KevinMogee]

I can't believe this. I'm almost in tears right now. I've had pain in my sciatica for almost 6 years now. I couldn't bend over and even get halfway down my shin with excruciating pain in my heel. I tried the nerve glide technique explained in your video and I can already reach my ankle with absolutely no pain at all. I can't thank you enough.

[@dareartes4232]

Mind. BLOWN. A few minutes on the floor and I already see improvements in what I've been struggling with for 25 years!

[@lifind]

FINALLY! my whole life people have told me it's "just the stretch" I'm feeling but I knew it was a different "stretch" I felt in my hamstrings but couldn't describe it better - just knowing I can actually do something about it has made me so happy!

[@Lunarangst]

Pains me daily that Liv isn’t more widely recognised. So much value in one human !

[@Livinleggings]

Aw thank you so very much, I appreciate it!

[@lauraduffy7751]

She just popped up on KZbin! I've never heard of her before but now I'm subscribed! I love that she explains anatomy.

[@iamvanshine]

Your comment made me pay attention. Good on ya!

[@00calimon]

I like how well-spoken/articulate and thorough but still concise her presentation is.

[@stypek78]

Yes sir, instand SUB.

[@bakeymykakey]

as an ex-gymnast and someone who wants to get into calisthenics, thank you so much, i’ve always known it’s my nerves that were inhibiting my mobility but i never knew how to deal with it. you were not lying when you said it would being instant results.

[@georgewhitfield5926]

I got diagnosed with sciatica about 4 years ago and at the age of 17. And was recommended to loose weight. Although that helped, the constant pain have never gone away. I have watched countless, videos on how to ease tension and nothing has really worked. So when I tried this and 30 second later, when I'm able to sit up the straightest I have ever been able to with my legs straight without any pain absolutely blew me away. Amazing content!!

[@barlescharley8230]

I have had one tight hamstring for over a year that has gotten better with a lot of physical therapy and patient exercise. I am a bit dumfounded how well that worked on the first try. Years of running and numerous doctors to be trumped by a three minute video. Thank you. I will keep using it and see how it goes.

[@drewderieux]

Yeah. Same. I have been told for 20 years that I have the tightest hamstrings message/physical therapist have seen and I'm good for a few days after I see them. Day of doing this I saw results that those a-holes, who have taken a lot of my time and money, almost never give me.

[@violetsky1285]

Why not a PT or a Sport Scientist? Doctors don't specialise in that

[@drewderieux]

@@violetsky1285 I'm not sure who your question is for, mostly because we both mention physical therapy. Where I'm from doctors do specialize in Sports Medicine.

[@JohnyDerp]

I agree with everyone, your explanation is brilliant. You not only spread tricks but foremost understanding of the issue. Your assertions are sharp, concise, scientific and falsifiable. In 2 min, I learned, tested and diagnosed my body. I'm eager to apply your exercises as a daily routine. I tip my hat to your ability to summarize knowledge and thank you.

[@nerojoe8370]

I only did this simple mild streching and noticed the difference. It was small difference but still it helped a bit with stiffness. Explanation was so clear and easy to follow. You deffinately got a subscriber ❤

[@blancadeleon7295]

I was a ballerina for 9 years and they always pushed us against the walls to stretch harder. I never understood why no matter what I did, there was always this sensation that something was hard and inelastic in my body that demanded to stay in the same position. Those were my nerves! No wonder I couldn't get more flexible, I was basically forcing it to exhaustion. I am trying to be more flexible now and I always had a hard time with the back of my legs and glutes. After doing your exercise I felt so much lighter in my back, and I actually could put my feel in 90° without bending the knee. What a blessing. You are amazing!

[@Thnielsen85]

I'm 37 and have done 0 stretches the last 20 years or so.. This made me go from a 70 to a 90 degree leg lift. Thank you! :) Now i have to watch your other videos and start stretching.

[@skatespeareandfischershow]

Stumbled upon your video and It took only 3 minutes 11 seconds for you to change my life forever. I have been trying to solve this same issue for 30 years. Couldn't get anywhere with yoga and various stretching methods. Never would I have thought of it being a possible nerve issue. But it was and this totally worked for me, thank you!

[@eshitz]

KZbin's recommendations got me here, and this might be one of the biggest blessings of my life! I've always struggled with flexibility but I had no idea my main issue was around my nerves rather than my muscles. I've always felt that I had something wrong with my body for not being able to follow online stretch/yoga exercises, and the way you explained how nerves and muscles are not directly connected changed my world. Thank you so much!

[@robynviljoen2887]

I've always had a complex about my flexibility... so many stretches rely on the ability to touch one's toes. And yet, I love the feeling of a good stretch in every other muscle. It's only the straight-leg-stretches that set alarm bells of in my brain. I've always just found them painfully uncomfortable. I've tried so many times to search for an answer and not once have I learnt about the sciatic nerve. It makes so much sense. I injured my coccyx as a child and have always wondered if it's related. It's a relief to discover this secret and I'm hopeful it will make a difference. Thanks so much for the insight and gentle guidance 🌱💙

[@luisamaciel5990]

This is just the most brilliant thing I've ever heard. I did recreational rhythmic gymnastics for 8 years and never got my splits or anything. Any stretches that were supposed to help the hamstring made my calves burn intensely, and my coach said it was normal. She probably thought my hamstrings were tight, but now I understand why this was always impossible for me. I had an eureka moment watching this, I truly never thought I'd find out what my problem was. Now that I've restarted working out and stretching after leaving gymnastics almost 6 months ago, I've encountered the same problem. I will add this to my stretching routine to see if it works for me. I'm so excited!

[@wasiusanni9568]

It's now a year, can you tell us if it worked for you

[@MrSirDudeGuy]

I have awful flexibility and just decided to do something about it. I checked out your “3 Stretches” video, which referred me here first. I just did your test and “failed” everything. Never even heard of nerves creating flexibility issues. Pumped to try this and the 3 Stretches!!!

[@lisadee7150]

I'd love to see a video about fascia. I used to think my pain and lack of mobility was due to stubborn muscles that wouldn't gain flexibility but then discovered fascia. Once I started working on my areas of tight fascia my range of motion improved vastly.

[@John_Wall]

Thank you for explaining this...i've seen numerous NHS physios that have not picked up on my nerve issue, and instead just nag me to do the same hamstring stretches that I've been trying to do daily for months on end with absolutely no improvement in flexibility. Even when I've suggested that it might be a nerve problem all they've come up with is maybe don't flex my foot while stretching, without suggesting anything to help the nerve flexibility!

[@rivvar643]

Same situation for me John. Looking forward to trying this.

[@methandtopology]

@@rivvar643 So did it work

[@rivvar643]

​@@methandtopology ​ It takes 5 minutes to see if it works, and It does for me. I get a greater range of motion short term. Since my reply I've done it maybe 20~ times but in combination with lots of other things so its hard to say exactly how much it helped in the long term, but I like it. Don't have to be warm either so it's a nice starting exercise

[@FrlWermut]

Oh my god. I used to be really flexible as a child (literally did syncronised swimming) and then moved to other more strength oriented sports. When at 25 I tried to properly stretch again, I've found that I just could not do anything with my hamstrings. 4 years of fruitless searching for techniques, and you have just explained what my actual problem is in a 3 min video. And I could sense that I was missing something before, cause the pain in my "hamstrings" was very different from the pain of stretching anything else. Well, now I know that's cause it's a nerve that was stretching improperly. Thank you so much, I really hope this will be a gamechanger for me.

[@simoneoclark]

🤯 my entire life I thought I had tight hamstrings! Even as a teen when everything else was so flexible, I could never "stretch" my hamstrings. Amazing

[@simoneoclark]

@@paddor better than before, but only by following the nerve flossing routine first.

[@franzessie9697]

@@simoneoclark how long did it take you to see improvements?😊

[@simoneoclark]

@@franzessie9697 with the routine here, I see immediate small improvement in range of motion but I've not been consistent in applying it so I couldn't tell you about long term results. That's on me though. Lots of good intentions in a busy life, not always consistent follow through! I'm bookmarking this video today to find easily in the future though

[@franzessie9697]

@@simoneoclark that’s great! I just tried it for the first time today, I didn’t take a photo. But it didn’t feel like there was much of a difference. But same as you, many attempts at stretching regularly have failed in the past, let’s hope we will be able to do it now😊🍀

[@MrSlickBobby]

Ok. I just came back to karate after a 22 year break feeling stiff as. This actually worked wonders. More nerve gliding please!

[@Andrew-it7fb]

I've been having foot pain and tight calves for years. I could feel a significant reduction in tension after doing this. Thank you!

[@TanyaOwens]

Thank you for this. I remember 2 decades ago my physical therapist talking about my sciatica and giving me exercises, but frankly I never understood it. You just simply explained it. Thanks.

[@CBas-]

Oh my... I already know that you're gonna have a huge impact in my flexibility and overall body wellness. Thank you so much!! You're incredible

[@995apoorva]

A clickbait that actually works! I can't believe it, all my life I've just thought I'm inflexible and I need to do more stretches. Perfect video, clearly explained, 10/10 functionality. Will do these stretches regularly. I can actually feel it in my sciatic nerves.

[@pampolanco25]

Wooooooooooow!!!! It works!!! Omg!! I'm very flexible in every other part of my body, except for this parts, I always thought it was the hamstring, but nooooo! It was my nerves! Thank you so very much!!!!!!!

[@Vikingr4Jesus5919]

Simplicity is key to progress. And you, milady, absolutely nailed that! I'm a Personal Trainer/Fitness coach, and I know hundreds of different exercises but I have noticed within myself that muscle/joint tightness somewhat. And finding your channel is like a gift from Heaven! Thank you so much!

[@cstanley1990]

After having spinal decompression and discectomy surgery, my body has never returned to what it was but THIS has helped so much. Especially down my right side. I had ruptured my right achilles before I had my spinal surgery so I imagine my right side was very tight both with muscles and after trying this, my nerves definitely needed some gliding! Relief, increased range and hopefully less chance of future injury. THANK YOU!

[@rivvar643]

This explains why stretching yields a lot of pain behind my knees and calves. It would seem I am attempting to stretch my nerves. Will do this before every yoga lesson now. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@LizVerkannt]

This is especially valuable for someone like me dealing with multiple sclerosis. My nerves are very sensitive often. thanks for this great information

[@kurzhaarguy]

This may be the single most helpful series I’ve ever seen. Your simple explanation of the nerve and muscle interaction just halted years of unsuccessful and painful movements. Thank you very much!

[@nickcarroll8565]

First attempt, day 1. Got an extra 15% mobility which is good I think for my age. The fact that I could feel me feet tingle during the exercises certainly suggests the sciatic is playing a role. Thanks for the tips, I’ve not considered nerve glides for the sciatic.

[@waiata216]

old creepy man

[@NightTimeDay]

​@waiata216 someone is talking about improving their health, and you're being very rude. Ever heard of respecting your elders? The only creepy one here is you.

[@beetrootbhumika9222]

you just raised my consciousness with this offering... wow that dizzy feeling i get as i have been loosening my hips and quads.. specially when i do leg raises in my back pushing as far back as possible. i didn't feel muscular pain, but a mild dizzying pain that said 'stop this'. Your video cleared my doubt about what that pain was. it was my sciatic nerver asking to not be harassed with aggressive stretching.. nerves are not to be treated like muscles. I'm going to remember this for life youre amazing. I love you! Thank you for giving me the right knowledge to help me communicate with my own body you're a kind soul to share such life altering content to us.

[@sofiacastroluz195]

I just tried this and it completely worked. I always thought I had tight hamstrings! Will continue to do this, felt so good to be able to finally do the stretch without that nerve tension sensation.

[@luciethemakeupartist8928]

I’ve been struggling to stretch my whole life, dealing with a treshold I couldn’t overcome, not being even able to sit fully upright with both my legs and back straighť, constantly being told how I need to stretch the hamstrings more. Not once did anyone mention this (and from your test I checked all the steps). Thank you so much, after more than 3 decades of losing hope I feel a little bit hopeful again!

[@Overkill_dnb]

I had spine surgery and spent 3 months bed bound in hospital. I can now walk unaided (thank f) and been stretching a lot but I’m going to try this as soon as I get home from work! My body feels tight and crappy so I hope this is that special nugget of information that makes all the difference 😊

[@MihirShah-ke9gt]

I am so giddy right now with how amazing this has worked for me! Years of yoga and after going too deep with some stretches my hamstrings have never been the same. Now after watching your video I realized that I must have traumatized my nerves. And after trying this technique I saw instant improvement in my hamstring mobility. WOW!

[@csn583]

Flabbergasted I had never heard of this being an issue! Especially as I've had sciatic nerve pain from a herniated disc, this is valuable stuff.

[@scottk1525]

You've probably never heard of it because it's bogus. Think about all the millions of people who are becoming more and more flexible without even knowing this is a thing (which is to say that it probably is not a thing.)

[@rminitials]

Where has this channel been all my life?? The way you explain things is just brilliant.

[@nochannel6589]

I admire how you patiently explained the stretches. I watched a lot of exercise, yoga and stretching video that only made me feel more frustrated. Your videos are so easy to follow for 0 beginners like me. Thank you so much.

[@patrickhill4931]

Trying this absolutely blew my mind. I did not expect to quite literally see that much of a difference after a couple of minutes.

[@007feck]

This is great advice - especially emphasising that you only aim for *MILD* stretch sensation. I used to get bad hamstring injuries until I started a stretch routine based on that - slowly nudging yourself - mild sensation only each time

[@literallynob0dy]

So I've been struggling with sciatic nerve pain for YEARS... like debilitating pain. I called out of work today because I couldn't lift my body out of bed because any movement hurt. I don't know why this was recommended to me in this exact moment, but I said screw it, I'll try it, fully thinking that there's no way this is going to help me. I can now move without pain and my mind is absolutely blown. No idea who you are, but thank you so much for this. How on earth is this not mentioned in like EVERY video about back/leg stretches? No one ever addresses nerve pain. Seriously, thank you so much.

[@moocow2oo426]

I actually saw improvement!!!! Like literal improvement and not just a little!! I never thought I would see THAT kind of improvement and so quickly! Thank you for showing up on my feed and thank you for giving such great information! Instant sub from me.

[@2010Cess]

I have just found your channel and have almost given up on gaining any hamstring flexibility (and suffering periodic sciatica from a slipped disc four years ago); I can't tell you how enthusiastic I am about your content. Thank you!

[@michaelm2502]

I'm a Certified Stretch Therapist and I'm always learning brilliant techniques from your channel that I can apply at work. Thank you so much! Cheers from a fellow Brit!

[@kevinlui8601]

Wow.. no body explains it so thoroughly as you do! I’ve seen other KZbinrs doing the same stretch as you do but none of them mention it’s a nerve gliding exercise~

[@kirtipatodia]

I've been doing research on this topic, psoas muscle strengthening and ql strengthening for years, and this video really makes a difference in the first try itself!! Great job with explaining and kudos!! Wish you all the best for your KZbin journey!!

[@derektafoya1152]

Aaaaah ! My goodness I've been really focusing on stretching the last 3 months and made strides upon strides of progress, but this helps facilitate that time a trillion, thank yoooouuuu .

[@alexantony6134]

Thanks Liv, glad that I found you. You are my teacher for flexibility from today onwards. I was worried about my poor hamstring flexibility. This one made it a little more flexible

[@Livinleggings]

Glad it helped!

[@nfs2851]

Thank you for your help with this issue, Liv. For the past few years I've been working on my psoas, piriformis, and hips, reversing the damage from a lifetime of driving and sitting at a desk. I could never "get" the hang of hamstring stretches done laying on my back, always felt like I was fighting with myself. I found this video, and after two sessions I'm amazed at how simple the solution is! Thank you again!

[@lukeangels]

It's quite funny I didn't really improve ROM, but this sorted out a problem I've been having recently, where my leg started to tingle during certain kicks whilst doing my martial arts training. It's really been bothering me because stretching did absolutely nothing. So thank you! I am extremely happy I stumbled upon your channel. I'll also be incorporating your 3 stretch routine. Huge time saver!

[@abidemontfort.1633]

You are a genius! My daughter is a dancer but has always struggled with flexibility, having to work much harder to maintain it than her classmates. She tried this and she says she can’t believe the difference. It has literally transformed her life! Thank you so much. 😊👏

[@ian0158]

This stretch really helped me. The back of my legs are always sore. I've stretched them like crazy and nothing has helped. This nerve glide took the ache right out. I was pretty amazed.

[@kaylis2384]

I actually did the test and it worked!!! Always thought it was my hamstrings that made me inflexible but now I know better. Going to have to find more stretches for this

[@osnad]

Tried it, as I really struggle with mobility, and INSTANTLY I could move my legs higher than before the glide. Mind blowing!

[@vatsalamolly]

Over the last 6 months, I have been feeling like my hamstrings have been getting tighter instead of more flexible, despite all the stretches I do. And this just might be the answer! I had never heard of tight nerves before, thank you so much for putting this information out there.

[@davidtunstall6454]

Wow as someone whose legs are about as flexible as a concrete post I just tried this and it totally works! Same extra range increase as in the video, thanks so much for this information.

[@gabrielakwasniewska9481]

There's so much ppl talking on yt about excercices etc., but you seem to have a really big knowlegde and facility to convey it effectively. Great job! Greetings from Poland :)

[@jenniferbenson1472]

Clear, concise explanation and demo! And I always love your editing style. So crisp and interesting to watch!

[@Penguinchubb0]

Nerve gliders are how you see yourself out of a pinched nerve situation too! Look up specific nerve glider exercises for wherever your pinched nerve pain is. Love this video. So smart.

[@stevealavi]

Dope! Great teaching and practice. With MS, nerves are often inexplicably tight and tense. I have gone through all the "normal" stretching and such to no avail. These nerve training guides have been a revelation!

[@heyblindmouse]

This actually fixed the stabby butt pain I've been having. I thought it was a tight hamstring but following this, the pain instantly went away. Amazing. thank you!

[@KagamiAndFriends]

Thank you SO much for this! I started doing this exercise, and suddenly, the feeling when stretching my hamstrings went from "no way" to "alright, let's stretch". 😱

[@saraackerman8019]

This explains so much. Did yoga for years but my hamstrings were always tight. Then I developed a nerve issue in my foot. I was convinced they were related but didn't know how to move forward. Just tried this and was able to stretch my hamstring without triggering my neuroma. Incredible!

[@Nixthyo]

Holy hell I've been inflexible my whole life. Went from about 45 degree bend to 60-65 degree. I'm definitely doing this everyday! Thanks!

[@endo9913]

Hi, I’m new to your channel. I’m not a professional but I’ve been training across multiple disciplines for nearly 50 years. I’m always open to learning but watching and listening to you makes me wonder how open I’ve been.

[@keithkiser7011]

So simple, and I'm amazed at the progress just after a few weeks!

[@phil2bfree]

Hi Keith: Do you do the nerve glides everyday & about how much time do you devote to the glides? (Forward bends are like torture to me.)

[@rbagnera]

I have to say that this sequence has given me amazing results to my flexibility. Practicing the 2nd stretch eliminated my right foot plantar fasciitis and sciatica pain in left leg! Is this neural gliding only or combined with muscular stretching? How is it so effective!?!

[@mkumar5486]

I tried this and it actually worked It's amazing 😍😍

[@elintilia2790]

I just tried this and it made a massive difference! Also props for the clear explanation!

[@Tea_and_thyme_2012]

This is an amazing video. I’ve been doing another video for stretching for over a year now and still can’t stretch my leg like that but I’ve never heard of nerve glides before. I’m going to try this today and see if I can improve my stretching. I’m new to your channel and I’m going to stick with it from now on. I’m 61 and hoping to do the 5k run before Christmas. I’m on week 5 and about to attempt my first 20minute run today so hopefully your videos will help me. Thank you.

[@pedrowoolson4273]

Great explanation. There's a lot of bad advice out there and as someone from a family notorious for lacking flexibility, this is gold.

[@thedirectors2377]

Amazing! I have been searching for this exact info for the past 2 years. Could you consider doing a video on tightness in the nerve (not sure what it’s called) that runs from the neck to the wrist? Thank you so much for this vid

[@Livinleggings]

I’ve covered a couple of them in this video 👉🏼 kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYTVop2Hq9N3jNE

[@corvusk8105]

thank you so much! I spent a great deal of time strengthening and stretching my legs, abs, and back muscles with the lumbar pain just getting worse. This brought me instant relief after many months of struggling.

[@whistlingdogg]

Wow. I am seriously tight down my rear chain. Started yoga in the mornings to try and loosen things up. Cow/cat poses helps me a lot but I’ve just followed this and can straight away place my palms flat on the floor. I could do this before but only after a serious amount of uncomfortable stretching. Thankyou

[@moniryaseen9056]

Wow... you actually nailed the problem I'm having with my right leg. Kept thinking my hamstrings and other extensors were tight. Watched many videos from PTs and other fitness professionals and they didn't help at all until I stumbled on this video. Thank you!

[@Annie-wx3kc]

Thank you so much! I can‘t believe the difference this made for me. Also, you have a very kind and gentle energy, just watching this video made me relax 🙂

[@nicolehensch833]

This was absolutely magical! I felt like I lost nearly all of my flexibility when I hit my growth spurt in high school (5'1" to 5'6" over the summer - now 5'8"), and I have struggled with stretching for over a decade because of the pain I felt in my calves. I had always just assumed that it was because the muscles were tight. After doing this, I gained about 15 to 20 degrees in my leg lift after only 30 seconds of those first nerve glides and am so much closer to touching my toes than before. That pain was gone. This is a game changer!!! Thank you

[@dolamara]

Wow, I did not know this! Thanks! My flexibility issues make so much sense now.

[@newt2120]

dude i love this lady. i kid you not, my tight hamstrings were causing me glute pain and restricting my mobility. doing this instantly relaxed my hamstrings and i can finally do squats again!

[@miriam7630]

I have a lot of problems with these stretches since years, went to physiotherapists, orthopedics and so on...this is the first time I hear something that seems to make sense :o Will definitely try that out!

[@ya.02]

Can’t believe this actually works 😭 I’ve been doing stretches for a while and my leg flexibility didn’t improve. But when I did this exercise immediately after watching this my legs stretched further than ever! Took a pic of myself before and after, from 30 degrees to 80! Still not a full stretch but the instant result was amazing! Thanks!

[@PK3DCGA]

Wow, so glad this came up in my recommended feed. Loved the explanation, incredibly concise yet informative and that troubleshooting part at the 1 min mark was brilliant, loved that. I think I just found my flexibility channel ! Thank you !

[@uptonbethke7714]

You are so articulate with your communication. Very refreshing!

[@bruceleeroy8302]

0:05 She says go from here, to here, and I'm literally struggling to get to her starting point.

[@amandaziegler8288]

I saw this video a few months ago and now I'm giving it a real try, and so far it has made a HUGE difference! The forward fold is the bane of my existence, and I could never explain why that specific stretch hurt SO MUCH MORE and was SO MUCH TIGHTER than everything else I tried. I've spent SO many years trying to stretch that area without any success, feeling that the stretching was just making me tighter somehow. Now that I'm trying nerve flossing and being careful to give the nerves a break rather than just banging on them like I was, I already feel my legs unlocking in a way they never have before. Best part is that I don't have to push through that incredible grinding pain I would get trying to do the forward fold! I always thought I was just being a wuss about it, because the only way to stretch is to just suck it up and push through the pain, right? But now, allowing myself to leave that behind me is the BEST feeling, and is encouraging me to stretch more because now it actually feels good! Thank you SO MUCH!!

[@theresa4919]

Very interesting, I have never heard of this nerve impacting your leg flexibility before. While not as big as in your video, I definitely saw some improvement after doing the exercise. I will keep doing it and see how my flexibility improves.

[@josh4787]

Holy crap I always thought it was my calves and hated stretching them because of that weird tingling sensation. I think this video just changed my life...your my hero I'm subscribing on principle.

[@nisiz5033]

I always learn something new from you. Thank you for sharing this!

[@deewolf1903]

Just found this channel. I've been trying to improve my flexibility over the past few months with some small gains but still feels like I'm fighting my body. I can't wait to start adding this tips to my flex routine.

[@Orowam]

WHAT?! THIS MAKES STRETCHING FEEL SO MUCH BETTER. I’ve always had what my family calls sciatica because it runs in the family but nobody knew the fix. I’ve been flexible always but couldn’t stretch this problem away. And now it just… DOESNT TINGLE AND HURT to extend my legs like that????? God bless you for the simplicity of how you explained this.

[@Samus419]

I had no idea the nerves could be tight! That explains so much! I'd thought that stretching the muscle helped the nerves.

[@cachecaver]

wow, always had some sciatic tightness and I was a little skeptical. Went from about 45deg (been sitting too much lately) to nearly 90 is about 40 seconds! Nice. About being gentle yes definitely. Was doing some physical therapy for a sciatica flare up and before I was properly diagnosed I was guided through some stretches that were too aggressive and really irritated the nerve. Probably the most painful thing I've ever been through. So be gentle!

[@thebaconsnake]

This has almost instant results for me. I'm frankly amazed. I haven't been able to sit with legs outstretched let alone forward bend for two years since a disc problem. I rebuilt strength and flexibility, had physio, have taken up regular ring callisthenics and climb twice a week, but simply have been unable to shake persistent sciatic tightness, cramping, knee locking in one leg and an inability to bend over the same leg. I tried this exercise after watching the vid, 'flapping' the the foot and rotating with the straight leg raised at the angle where the discomfort starts. Three sets of about forty seconds flexing and some gentle leg raises with the aid of a theraband later and I can now raise my leg to vertical and the discomfort I was feeling in the back and glute area has gone. I never knew nerves could be actively stretched. This was priceless. Thank you.

[@Livinleggings]

I’m so glad it helped 🙏🏼