L4 L5 & L5 S1 Disc Bulge, Best Exercises Rehab For Relief

[@vivekrathi007]

I m from new delhi ,india and i saw your video back in 2015 and commented on your video for advice and i got your words in the comments section. I was suffering from bulging disc in L4-L5, L5-S1 and my leg was constatly numb and strong pain in the lower back alnd many doctor advice me invasive surgery but then i tried physiotherapy and also saw your videos and tried everything i was told And it took almost 20 months for me to get back to my normal life and after that i did my state police department training of 6 month and i have been good ever since.

[@Kirubakaran0825]

Is it true

[@_-_-_-LUFTWAFFE_-_-_-_]

What are exercises....??

[@joeyfranchini7499]

Fantastic!

[@dondon1817]

thank you for the hope brother

[@carolmarshall4341]

20 months! Good to know. I would have given up thinking it would not work for me.

[@yourartteacher4157]

Omg thank you guys, I needed this so badly right now I am a public school teacher, and you just saved my f’ing life!

[@notor1ousgamingph385]

me, at any given time of the day: "🗣️🗣️🗣️Bob and Brad-The Two Most Famous Physical Therapist On The Internet!"

[@swtcookie21]

Same 😂😂😂

[@nbenz1873]

had to come to KZbin…. My medical provider is so money hungry, told me I need surgery, nah I’m good on that. Always have that fear if they mess up and I become paralyzed from the waist down… PT is trash doesn’t work. But no one showed me this technique, I’ll give this a try. Thanks guys!

[@charlibrown7745]

These guys are literally PT..so how is PT trash?

[@hussainanoordeen5754]

Im an Rheumatoid arthritis patient. I get pains. And i always follow you guys. It has helped me so much. God Bless you.

[@penelopepitstop9599]

I woke up in agony a few weeks ago, was becoming desperate and depressed with the pain: your exercises have worked wonders for me, thank you

[@RobCarstuff9112]

3 years and counting with bulging disc/sciatic nerve pain Much better from the beginning when I could not even walk 200' In my opinion walking/very light exersize/eating right and learing not to use your back to lift is the key. No surgery for me,after 3 years I am 90% better and I believe thats where I will stay for the forseeable future which is fine with me (: Stay Positive and take care of youself this too shall pass

[@joseenoel8093]

Yes no need to be a hero, Olympics keep getting boycotted anyway! Our bud used to volunteer for them yrs ago, wherever they were and said they were all like rabbits and who can wear bikini 👙 bottoms in the wintertime anyway? What would be the point!

[@ramundo07]

Did you ever experience pins and needles in your legs/toes not just numbness?

[@sindhunamburu]

Hi, I have been suffering with severe pain from past couple of months. Regular press up were not working , banana elbow prop up took significant/ most amount of pain away. I am glad I came across your video. Thanks for doing this. Very helpful. Keep up the good work! I have been watching your videos. Love your passion.

[@damned_1]

In late 2018 and few months into 2019, I experienced the worst physical pain EVER…due to disc herniation. I know those who have been there can relate!! 😖 thank God for physical therapy sessions… as since then continue to perform the exercises I’ve learned. Waking has also helps tremendously! I recently bought a kettle-bell weight (10 LBS)… I love the feeling of the kettle-bell swing whilst maintaining proper form/posture, of course. What’s your opinion of adding this workout to my regimen? Thank you so much for all you share with the masses!! 🙏🏽💕

[@eddieramirez04]

You're not only the most famous physical therapists on the internet but also my favorites among thousands of videos here on KZbin! Always explaining good with a lot of humor but also top education & experience, 👏👍 thanks for your help and dedication really Bob & Brad🏥🏅

[@belindahutchings9420]

I've spent so many hours in PT the past 3 years, and never once have I encountered positions that helped as much as these. Thank you very much!

[@MariaAlvarez-kp8lz]

I love you guys! Ive been watching your videos for years since my first episode of pain almost 10 years ago. I’ve been suffering with sciatic pain for years now. Never realized that pain in my buttocks and behind my knee were related to sciatic. Now it’s reach beyond my knee and sometimes my foot tingles. I’ve had three epidural shots which helped a little, however, due to other circumstances with foot injuries I’ve had setbacks. I really don’t want to have surgery, but it is very difficult to stretch and do exercises with the pain that I have. I do feel change with the exercises even a little bit. This is going to be a tough journey for me, but I don’t want to have surgery. Watching your videos and reading the comments really makes me feel that I’m not alone, and that I can do this without surgery.

[@BobandBrad]

We are glad that we can help. Stay positive. Thank you for sharing.

[@stevejohnson9266]

I have found bob & brad extremely helpful and knowledgeable over the years, but this routine did nothing for my sciatica and leg and foot tingle. My local hospital physical therapist gave me a set of exercises that activated the buttocks as well as flexing the lumber spine and my symptoms are after almost 2 months gone! I was told to lie on back and rock knees from side to side, then do bridges lifting butt off ground driving heals into floor, then cat/cows on hands and needs rotating pelvis forward and back, then lumber stretches sitting on butt, feet tucked in behind knees apart stretch forward along the floor, then to finish lean against a wall and side / bend like a banana bending towards the sciatic side! 5-10 reps each, 3 times a day! Worked for me thankfully, we getting very worried and depressed with the pain and tingling! Best of luck

[@Mebbe308]

Always reliable information and within the physical range of us older folk. One physio suggested hanging from the door frame which is guaranteed to bring my house down!

[@stevec3872]

I had a laminectomy 23 years ago on my L5-S1 by a neurosurgeon who had just come to my hospital from Rochester Mayo. Within days I was walking a mile, then more. I was sent home with a bottle of hydrocodone but never took a single pill. I've been pain free now for all of the years since. Before the surgery I remember doing the bad push-up with the sagging belly to relieve the pain. It did work but I had to keep doing it.

[@4elizabeth]

I really appreciate your guys’s channel. I became paralyzed last year from the hips down (L1 spinal cord injury) and the stretches and techniques that you guys help give me ideas to relieve my back from sitting 24/7 😩 so thank you guys !

[@BobandBrad]

You’re welcome! Happy to be able to help

[@tinalindsey1598]

Oh my. I just read your comment Elizabeth Nunez. I fractured my L1 twenty five years ago. I only had to wear a back brace and do bed rest for three months. Not paralyzed. I forget to count my blessing until I read something like this. God bless you got your struggles and your strengths. ❤️

[@4elizabeth]

@@tinalindsey1598 thank you Tina. Merry Christmas 🎄 💗

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

​@@4elizabethhow are you now hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@TheAngiepangie424]

🎯🎯🎯 nailed it. After suffering for decades with a herniated disc progressively worsening at L5-S1, I had a discectomy in 2016. Recovery started out well, but was soon halted after someone had literally ran into me like we were playing tackle football. Complicating things, I have major neurological damage and a spine full of lesions. I love this channel. I learn new things, and am reminded of things i had forgotten. Fast forward to 2022, and I have a herniated disc again (L4-L5). Spoiler alert, I’m not having another GD surgery. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I guess if there is a silver lining, it’s that I’m armed with the knowledge & experiences of the past. I have had so much physical therapy over the years (as insurance permits) but receiving continuous care isn’t possible. Ironic, because if insurance approved more continuous ongoing sessions, progress could be made and sustained. Unfortunately, it’s like a Paula Abdul lyric; one step forward & two steps back.

[@S__team69]

These guys are awesome. No wasted time. No trying to sell you BS. No over-representing unrealistic results. Thank you for this

[@janeclements5147]

Getting PT for L3, L4, L5 + S1 for nerve pain - Thank You for this informative vid! Hope You feel better Bob!

[@Mebbe308]

These two guys are simply the best.

[@samuelolusanya7779]

This is just what I need right now. I'm 22 and I guess mine is due to poor posture. I'll start using your suggestions. I really want the pains to go. Thanks Bob and Brad!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help!

[@EthelKounde]

Hey how’s your pain levels now? I’m 22 and I have bad pain at times, some days are harder then others

[@hollz137]

I recently saw a chiropractor this week & found out from an MRI that I have mild disc protrusion & narrowing of the foramen in my L4-S1, so THANK YOU this came at the perfect time. 💜 Merry Christmas & have a safe New Year!

[@caseybuck909]

Literally same and it’s been awful! Have you gone to a PT?

[@nazraz61]

I have almost the same problems . Have been trying your exercises for a few months now. Not much improvement with my pain

[@dharmadharma3960]

I've had this issue since 2001. Have you tried insoles created by a 3d scanner? My chiro did this for me in 2017 and I think it's helped a lot. I also have cut a lot of inflammatory foods and stay hydrated with electrolytes. I walk a lot and stretch the performis. They say ice is better than heat. Hugs to you. This is a tough journey.

[@opencurtin]

I can officially state Bob & Brad are the best physiotherapists on the internet .

[@HitTheTrailJack]

already had one microdisectamy in 2017 and now the pain is back... I forgot how terrible this is, but I watched another video and I have mostly all the "good" signs that it can heal on it's own. I am beyond excited to start this exercise I can already get in the press up position fairly easy so I have hope this time! also, physical activity helps tremendously I'll let you know if it works for me thanks Bob and Brad!

[@Ltmotley]

Thank you for the informative (as usual) video. My husband is coming up on five years now with pain from a herniated disc (L4 L5), but now, the MRI and X-ray shows a small annular tear. He is going to re-start his PT at home thanks to your incredibly helpful videos (especially this one), in order to hopefully alleviate his sciatica.

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help! Best of luck to your husband

[@Ltmotley]

@@BobandBrad Thanks for the response. Truly honored to receive a reply. You two are experts and are appreciated so much for all you have done throughout the years!

[@matildabukolo362]

I have been doing this exercises for the past eleven years and really it has helped me. Regards from zambia

[@valeriehendry6723]

Are you kidding me, Bob and Brad!?!? Just had my lumbar spine MRIed, so much of this is me!!! 😁I love you both! 😍🥰☺️

[@BobandBrad]

I’m so glad we are on time for you 😁

[@valeriehendry6723]

@@BobandBrad It is truly remarkable each time I watch, I learn! Christmas blessings to you and yours!❣️💜💝

[@mikeyob4271]

Had surgery Went to p.t. second week 3rd visit ruff night sleeping, could hardly walk to the bathroom, for 2 days, Went back to 4th visit same thing. Now have a cane, an shorter step seem to help. Failed back surgery syndrome, or Failed fusion. Not sure but hard time walking, sitting, standing, laying down all day. Thank you again.

[@joedavidgarcia8547]

Not too long back I got hurt during work they send me to the doctor and the doctor said I had a muscle spasm I knew something else was wrong but I stick to what he said so months went by and the pain just never went away and just continue to get worse . I recently took it upon myself to get an MRI and turns out that I have a 2 herniated disc L4 L5 L5 S1 I couldn't believe it I'm 30 years old and my back pain is so bad I feel like an old man I really don't have no idea what to do to get better everyday is a struggle in the everyday life some days I just can't handle the pain I think just with the faith of God I get through it I'm so thankful to you Bob and Brad for you putting out these really helpful videos on stretches and workouts I've been throwing the McKenzie stretch for a while now and it seems to really help me a quite bit I'm now going to try some other ones like the Banana and the roadkill method see how that works out for me thanks again guys

[@scottp6761]

How are you doing now? I'm same. Totally failed disc in same region. It hurts so badly. I'm an athlete and 41. Sucks feel like a 95 year old man.

[@user-lh4hv3tx8b]

I had a really bad flare of sciatica a week ago. Doing these with the hanging exercise helped tremendously. I still have an MRI in a few days, but I couldn't walk for a two days. Now the pain has centralized in my lower back. Also took flexeril for three days which really helped calm things down along with standard PT.

[@ramundo07]

Can I ask what your mri revealed and have you overcome it? My mri shows severe disc bulge at the L5-s1.

[@user-lh4hv3tx8b]

@@ramundo07 Cobra pose while working, opening up my hips with frog pose and sitting back, trying to walk a little each day and back safe core and glute strengthening. The main thing is not to aggravate it and let the disk reabsorb. Took about 4-6 months for me to see decent results. It's a slow to heal injury and you have to stay diligent with your PT once you start and build your strength back. Also, I had a little worse. Disk extrusion at l4/l5.

[@ramundo07]

@@user-lh4hv3tx8b I feel you it’s kinda hard rehabbing multiple spine injuries. Cranked my neck doing cobra religiously now I have sensations in the hands. But we shall overcome thanks for your insite.

[@zelenalena1531]

I love these 2, soooo much helpful information ❤❤ thank you from the bottom of my heart boys. Best wishes from Bulgaria 🇧🇬

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome, thank you for your continued support

[@humanbeing-_-_-]

Thank you! You both are awesome. I really appreciate you all putting the info out there for those of us who can’t access in-person care for various reasons. L4/L5 trouble is exactly what I have been dealing with and this current flare up has been a nightmare. I’m going to give this exercise a try today and see how it goes. Thanks again for the great content!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy to help !

[@funningames2243]

Great job discerning between the two schools of thought on the subject of the press up! You guys knocked it out of the park. These are definitely helping.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks!

[@JkRai-qy6tz]

I am a patient of low bache my MRI reports says there defect in L4-L5 &L5-S1 disc spaces reduced.Right centrolateral disc prolapse seen at L5-S1 level with bilateral root canaal stenosis,more to the right side.i have just started your excercises. I am feeling little relief. Thanks sir.

[@jwalker2276]

This is great I just happen to notice that this was uploaded today so thank you. I have a herniated disc in my L5 /S1 joint and a bulging disc in my L1/T12 disc. This video came at just the right time because I am always feeling discomfort. I have a job where I lift , bend & twist which is what started me on my road to finding out that I have these issues so thank you for posting this video! You all have a safe and happy holiday.

[@Scenariofbangladesh1971Mviews]

Are you recovered

[@dominictorres8961]

How u feeling today

[@unboxingsoulak6832]

Happy upcoming new year 2022 to all

[@saumyatiwari5271]

Thankyou for this video. I have this condition but I have also got spondololysthesis of L5 over S1. Are press ups safe for me?

[@joseesparza9973]

Almost a year until February with this severe pain they told me it just wasn’t as “severe” according to the “doctors” but I know it’s more than severe when I can’t stand up longer than 30 min before it starting to hurt badly only reason why I’m standing it’s cause I hold myself up with things around me but enough talk thanks for the video exercise tips I’m going to continue doing exercises see if anything improves since it’s most likely going to cause something more than just the sciatic pain 🙃

[@davew6170]

By doing these exercises and relieving the pain does that mean damaged disc is getting a chance to heal at the same time? What a great video thanks for posting.!

[@michaelscoots]

Yes, you’re bringing blood flow to the area which will bring oxygen and nutrients for healing. You’ll also be strengthening the lower back.

[@MUSHROOMSOUPBAND]

I had terrible pain from L1 thru L6 plus S1 all bulging medium I'm told. This last event was the worst . Feeling better now but holy cow that was bad . Watching for exercises ! Thanks for what you guys do !

[@CIA0]

L6?😳

[@davidpenwell3432]

@@CIA0 yeah I have the same thing. It's not as rare as you think

[@hims4u]

@@davidpenwell3432 there's no L6 😫

[@hims4u]

S1 after L5 *

[@thechosenfew5977]

Bertolotti syndrome L6 means bone growth on side of l5

[@geraldblackburn4883]

Too late for me, 2014, L45 and L51 M6 replacement, Hattingen Germany, did L45, disc, and then 5 days later L51 posterior fusion, there was complication with the L51 blood artery, so good now but had L23 reduction, lost all leg feeling L23 in right leg. so I do POE ALL THE TIME, prone on elbow for the L23 and it is god send from the VA, jodi in Ohio, James rd. This needs to be done ALL the time. great stuff

[@rahulhimthani]

Please make a video about Chronic Disc bulge as there are no videos on chronic L4-L5-S1 Disc bulge. I for example am suffering from L4-L5-S1 Disc bulge since 7 years now. And the discs are completely degenerated.

[@sallygy4815]

Please do a video to help with SI joint pain.

[@barbisrule]

Thanks for sharing! I'm going to try these. Hopefully it helps !

[@s.guidry2222]

Y’all are very entertaining and helpful! Thank you😌

[@bornagainchristian2501]

My pain was gone for almost 4 months now. Can I still do the exercises in this video even without the pain? My disc bulge are L3 L4, L4 L5, L5 S1

[@myatmyatmoe]

Thanks for posting. This is exactly what I'm experiencing now.

[@BobandBrad]

No problem!

[@jasonh9957]

Perfect timing! Just got done with 20 hr road trip and back is on fire. Brad, I watched the video 10 times 😂 My situation: pain is isolated to back only so that's good! Self-inflicted wounds though by overextending the press-ups before watching this video. It made my back worse. I will be reducing these for sure. A couple of notes: I'm 6'4, played around with foot spacing when lying on stomach, 12-16" has been best to alleviate pain. Gently rocking side to side at the waist lying on stomach with one pillow to elevate feels therapeutic. Only a few inches side to side, slow rhythm. Starting to walk around house. Thanks so much for posting, you guys are great at what you do!

[@joseenoel8093]

Yes no kidding aye! When shopping I'll often wait in the car, listen to tunes but I find stiffness creeps up, I'm trying to stand more while waiting! Here in Canada (I scrapped my car and my physio therapist said all my biking has knee healthy paid off) people think nothing of driving for hours (-$/+pollution) but I do, how is that healthy? Think I can say that to them and still be friends? Sorry for your pain, thank you for your spot on comment!

[@BobandBrad]

Of course, good luck!

[@protectingyourselfmedical1046]

Very nice video .reduce your body weight,do the exercise to reduce the compression on the nerve.then slowly strength the core muscle(not just the abs)

[@beenthere4076]

My sciatica has changed over time. Extensions exercises like the ones you demonstrate here helped me as I progressed to walking again. Now, extension exacerbates and I need flexion - pelvic tilt, working on ab strength and sleeping with back flat/knees way up provide relief. Would you do a video on changing presentation and treatments that evolve from extension to flexion? Thanks B&B!

[@ellencuffari5315]

I also have to sleep with the pelvic tilt, pillow under knees or feet up and a gabapentin

[@GermanGonzalezV]

Hey Guys, thank you for this program, you don't know how much you helped me with my sciatica a couple of years ago, I had to walk with a broomstick because the pain was so severe, and by doing the press-ups on the carpet I felt immediate relief. After looking for videos even in Spanish, my mother tongue, your tips were so straight to the point that you were the only ones that really helped me. Happy Christmas!!!

[@BobandBrad]

So happy we could help! Merry Christmas.

[@thegreatfallingaway]

I have two herniated disks at L4/L5 and L5/S1 that are impinging the nerves. Three weeks after the injury, I tried these press ups, and was a little to aggressive so it increase my symptoms. I stopped, and focused on reducing the inflammation in the area with anti-inflammatory supplements, a month prescription of Diclofenac and icing about 6 times a day for a few weeks. Now that the inflammation is down, I'm doing the press ups again, but very conservatively, not even going up more than a few inches thus far, but it is now starting to help my symptoms. Get the inflammation down first.

[@veronicasamantha13]

Thanks, Bob and Brad! I hope my brand new mattress helps, too. I'll be doing these exercises to continue to progress. Please keep helping us in 2021. Merry Christmas and I wish you both a happy and healthy New Year. 🎄💚🎄

[@00bikeboy]

Thanks Bob & Brad, have a wonderful 2022!

[@giannacheng2120]

Thanks for good tips. I will try to work on this technique. Thanks

[@kirankumar-ew8uz]

U guys are amazing. I learned a lot from u guys. It helped me a lot. Thank u both. Love from India🇮🇳

[@varanjotkaur6958]

just because of your exercises i got relief from my l5s1 pain....right now i haven’t any pain in my leg...but i hv numbness in my leg while sitting on chair...how can i cure it sir

[@NightHawk-wj9mz]

My physical therapist said she believes I have a bulged disc at s1. No back pain only sciatica that goes down to my ankle. I am unable to do these exercises in this video as I get more pain going backwards. I was told to be doing forward bending. Wish I could find more videos that talked about that but I only find videos with this exercise.

[@vernonmarcaida2495]

I have pain on my buttocks, and it’s painful to sit and try to get out of bed. I’ve been in bed for a few days now on laying on my stomach. Will this help with the buttock pain? Thanks and I appreciate your channel!

[@vcash1112]

Sounds like you have a piriformis syndrome.👀

[@scottp6761]

Me too but it the disc above the last 3-4 before tail bone. I'm hurting bad

[@halfdan1211]

Comment for algorithm. Some of the best content on yt. Well done and thanks.

[@BobandBrad]

😊

[@BobandBrad]

Of course! Thank you.

[@OnlineToolsTutorialsEighteen]

Thanks a lot for this video.

[@pharmdogusa7260]

Thank you for being helpful.

[@bkkanguithangal1245]

Hello bob and brad im from india i have a problem l4 l5 deep press on the nerve im 25 years old it really disheartened me and giving my parent a troublesome moreover i have an appointed about my job in the coming month. Can this exsercise heal completly without a surgery

[@WindyWolf192]

If I was lying on my stomach and do the press-up, I will feel the pain down my left back thigh. But if I jusst lay flat and relax, I don't feel pain at all. It's strange to me and wonder if I should continue doing the exercise when I feel the pain.

[@cris_balm7460]

Same here.

[@EmpErroRq]

Hey fellas Could you elaborate more on what to when pain fully goes away Should an individual return to playing sports, lifting wright etc

[@julienlamberto9857]

I’ve had referred pain in my hamstring and knees, usually left leg, since October 2023. I can’t sit, can’t stand, and frequently can’t sleep because it’s too painful. There is a swelling/building of pressure sensation in my left knee and I have to kick out periodically to release the tension and it will make an audible pop sound. I often have pain in my back, but not always. I almost always have pain and a feeling of pressure in my knee when I sit or when I’m laying down. When I stand, it feels like a knife being driven into the side of the knee (inside of the leg). If I stand too long, the pain spreads to both knees. I’m only 32 years old, but I’ve lost almost complete mobility. I can hardly remember what it feels like to be pain free. I would give just about anything to not have this constant pain.

[@delvikingjr5739]

Hey Bob and Brad , I've been watching your videos for a long time . Great info . Can you guys do a video on explaining DISH and especially Thoracic Dish ? !! And it's treatments ? And can one still weightlifting after a diagnosis of thoracic Dish ? Thanks

[@TheLawMan1980]

I have a herniated disc but have no pain whatsoever in my legs, just in the L4/L5 area. I look lop-sided as a result. The herniation is more frequent now (I'm 44) and as a result, I find my general exercise suffers as I can't physically work out. Any specific exercises? Thanks in advance 🙏🏾

[@hollycharbonneau9233]

I was diagnosed with L5 S1 bulging disc with a MRI test, no pain at this point

[@ISCFworld]

THANKYOU BOB AN BRAD!

[@rhondalane4001]

Thank you two so much! So much appreciated information!!

[@edencams5270]

I did this pillow it feels good i feel the decompression but when i take a deep breath whilst on it i feel a pulling pain somewhere in my tail bone. It’s a good kind of pain, it goes away after a second but is there every time i take a deep breath

[@smilingmanu8820]

Hi Iam suffering from disc buldge problem with L5-s1 since 2years on words recently the pain is increased and. I tired many exercises but there is no any response. Could you please help me to get out from the pain

[@stufields5125]

I have been diagnosed to have disc bulge in the lower back. I have no pain down the legs. I do have pain in the back. I do go for a 30 minute walk every other day. This seems to help a little bit. But the pain returns. Also it is not a sharp pain like a nerve pain. It is more like muscle pain. I've got an inversion machine and it doesn't seem to make any difference. Would doing the press ups help my condition?

[@kasunperera7764]

Dear Bob and brad i have L4L4 Disc herniation and compressed nerve root and spinal cord i had painkillers and some exercises from your videos. I have manageble pain now.( only in upper side of buttocks) living with this pain been 8 years found out recently about the herniation from MRI. How to know if the dehydrated disc reabsorbing or healing? Will compressed nerve or mild spinal cord compression heal after the disc herniation heal?

[@johnroseman9087]

Shouldn't the 'Banana' exercise be the opposite direction than what you mentioned. So as to 'open the SI joint', rather compress it? Thanks Nice video. ✌♥️

[@parthasarathy3786]

Awesome Bob n Brad. Thank❤ you

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome!

[@luisramirez7707]

What do you do if your knee gets swollen when you do the workout?

[@angeliarhodes]

Hi! Just came across your channel... I was told that I have bulging discs in L3, L4, and L5 and I also have scoliosis to my lumbar spine. I was diagnosed three years ago at 48 with young onset Parkinson's disease. I am mainly affected on the right side of my body from my shoulder to my hip to my right foot that I have dystonia in. Medication does help. And I try to exercise as much as possible with cardio and weightlifting. I have significant lower back pain, but it doesn't seem to send pain down my legs. I do have some hip pain at times, especially after a lot of walking or heavy exercise, especially on the right side. My question is, will these exercises still be effective for me with my lower back pain since I don't necessarily have sciatica issues?

[@elenabuchaca9195]

Hi Guys, It has been 7 months with prolapse L5-S1 and pain still down on my leg,does not come up to buttocks, Stretching does not help,swimming and walking almost every day. What to do? I want to be normal...no more sciatic pain. Thanks you for your help.

[@sammymanu7584]

You have to see physical therapy, then you have to exercise at home too. That way you will recover.

[@shobinedvin5175]

Bob and brad do a video on this topic physical training is necessary but how far you suppose to push and it is dangerous to push way far they do that to be really great or to be the best. For sports people or normal people. How much stress can your whole system take.

[@nikipersia]

this really helps thnk you......wht if my hip gets really paiful when I turn my leg in to the sides (open and close) while im seating on the chair....or when I want to get off the car ...is it the same thing

[@francinebacone1455]

The area where my lowest vertebrae meet my sacrum has been hurting all week. I've gone through all of the SI joint, hip, tailbone, slipped/bulging disk, and sciatica videos and as far as I'm aware I haven't found any one diagnosis or set of exercises that seem to fit what I'm going through. For example, I can barely do Dr. Abbasi's preliminary self-test for SI joint issues when I get up, but it does improve after doing the 90-90 stretch for a bit. However, none of the other SI joint tests are positive regardless of whether I stretch. It's probably too dangerous with COVID to hit up the hospital now, so I'm just trying to address it from home. Hurts to sit down, law down, and stand up, but no pain in my legs at all. Walking is more or less fine. Sitting on the toilet is extremely painful (but using it is fine) and it's hard to sleep a full night, even with my feet raised and a McKenzie style towel roll under my lower back. Feels like I fell really hard and hurt my lower back and butt, but I haven't. I've tried a couple different regimes, but it feels like I'm back to square one again every morning. I'm a 32 year old student who does a lot of desk work. Please help!

[@BHardy1108]

Had l4 l5 bulging disc surgery on November 1st. Couldn’t even hardly walk my pain was so bad down my leg and still have one in my l5 s1. Still having what seems like periformis pain and nerve healing pain. Is there any excessive or anything y’all recommend for this to help strengthen or ease pain. Getting better with time however just curious if can help the process.

[@Bexatronica1]

Thank you - this is gold!

[@BobandBrad]

Happy you liked it!

[@BobandBrad]

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[@AlexisatFPU]

I wish I had the option to slowly start walking again.. I had a weeks off work before I've been back and they cannot give me more time off to heal until they can find someone to replace me cuz we're so short staffed. So I have to walk and stand for 5-6 hrs 5 days a week. It's been torture for the last 4 months.. AND everyone still is sticking with the more movement the better.. and when I ask if I should keep pushing through pain where I can barely stand and walk without wanting to cry and still walk more and they don't know.. the only time I feel better is when I rest and have days off.. I'm stretching and exercising daily but it's not gotten much better...

[@RM-ed1if]

I'm going to try putting rubber bands around my vertebra. Wish me luck!

[@BobandBrad]

Good luck !!

[@tanyabroeckx2583]

Is this exercise just for pain going down the leg or for the herniated disc's as well?

[@georgecarroll6981]

Very good. Thank you

[@marke.haller4267]

Any different therapy for radiculopathy L5-S1? Pain is mostly left foot.

[@manoharmanu3997]

Dear Mr. Bob & Brad thankyou for your motivating videos. Im a female of 41 from Andhrapradesh , India. I underwent laminectomy and disectomy for disc bulge and nerve compression L4 L5 S1 3 months ago. I started going to work . I still feel discomfort at the surgery area if i remove my back brace. and pain in lower extremeties during night .I have to travel 40 kms a day. Please suggest me if I could start riding a bike and some pain relief exercises.....

[@noahmeeker511]

WHAT IF THE IT CAUSES PAIN? WHEN I DO PRESS UPS I GET MORE PAIN. I ALSO GET MORE PAIN FROM FLEXION. SO NEUTRAL IS BEST. ALSO LAYING FLAT FOR SLEEP IS WORSE. SITTING MAKES IT HURT LESS TOO.

[@raghavthakur8626]

I dont have any pain or symptoms but my mri report showing bulge in L4 and L5 and S1 what should i do can you guys help

[@jeanschricker6841]

Is this safe along with L5-S1 spondylolthesis grade 2 and moderate bilateral neuroframinal stenoses?

[@eriksetiawan5398]

I have Mild neural foraminal narrowing, Left side of L5-S1. I followed your cobra position but it gave more pain when I was doing exersice. Could you please explain me the reason. Thanks in advandce.

[@LifesaGambleZL1]

I would suggest anyone who has this issue with L5 to S1 get a myelogram CT scan to determine what your spinal cord looks like to actually see how things are. MRI’s don’t show everything. I know from personal experience and now L5 to S1 fused for me.

[@dawitbanjaw222]

Hello my best how to recover from L4-L5 disc bulge. I have pain what shall I do ? I love calisthenics but I have pain in low back

[@carolewenman4558]

Hi Bob and Brad, i have the disc problems you describe but doing these exersizes makes my back worse.Why?

[@Enoch940]

It does take a while. Sometimes it helps to take an anti-inflammatory tab before doing excercises. I took about 6 weeks before improving.

[@DP-pj7qn]

will these exercises help with foot drop ???

[@sharmaineh3437]

Hi.. i have a quick question... ive gone to a chiropractor for years.. he was never manual, always adapter tool on my back.. ive recently seen a new one who immediately did an xray ..discovered my L4L5 disc's had shifted forward.. stage 1. I'm doing exercises and seeing him but I cannot handle manual hands on.. am I ok to continue my own exercises and seeing him with adapter tool or should I see a physio therapist.

[@pritambhattacharya8096]

Sir I want to know about lumber lordosis