Sciatic Nerve Flossing for Tension, Sciatica and Entrapment | Tim Keeley | Physio REHAB

[@ana_bearr9424]

You and Squat University are seriously helping this EDS sufferer. I’ve been to physios that say they want to help me, but tell me I can only have one complaint area at a time, no exceptions. So, thank you for this!

[@seanmurray8439]

I'cve completed the lower back/core rehab program and the rotator cuff program. Also taken some elements from SU too. Both have been epic resources over last few years

[@brianshears8583]

Tim is a beast. I subscribed to his channel because he's smart and practical without all the attention-seeking fluff some folks do in their vids.

[@physiorehab]

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[@jheath9852]

My GP in Canada just gave me MRI results back after years of me complaining and insisting on an MRI. Three disc bulges. Probably have been issues for many years. Anyway, this video is great, you’re giving more advice than my GP, and this is practical and effective. Thank you for your service to the world!!!

[@yvonnew416]

I triggered an episode of sciatica nerve pain when I first started nerve flossing. I changed the reps to 3 sets of 7 vs 3sets of 20 and have greatly and safely benefitted since . Less reps were the key for me

[@physiorehab]

Good - glad you didn’t get worse and worked out what was best

[@christinewilliamson4325]

You really know your craft! I WISH I lived closer to you. I'm actually giddy with joy I found you.

[@DanAshby]

This felt like you were talking directly to me - after a partial discectomy in 2006 and then chronic issues / weakness / inflexibility thereafter I really am so happy to have found out about this now. It just wasn't talked about by physios I saw back then. I am flossing for the first time due to an acute episode this last week and it's already helping. I will try to include the more advanced moves as soon as possible. It was especially gratifying to see you mimic the left leg issue on the chair - it was like looking at myself :)

[@jokelly7625]

Nerve flossing is definitely the way forward, been given lots of conflicting info from doctors and physios in the UK and alot of the advice actually made my pain worse, since I started flossing it definitely helps massively and I still floss even though my nerve pain is drastically reduced just to prevent any future attacks, thanks for these other flossing exercises to switch it up !! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@valeriyvaleriy9563]

I was suffering for over a week with foot pain and these exercises got rid of it! Thank you very much for your work!

[@physiorehab]

Glad to help that’s great news 👍

[@4BrilzFFOnly]

Excellent for dealing with bulging lumbar discs causing sciatic nerve pain.

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[@MrJohnli8848]

Thank you so much for help. I had pain for nearly three years. I watched many youtube and this is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[@16777215]

This is a very practical and useful video and some really good tips. This video is way underrated.

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[@bngs1983]

Excellent demonstration! This is very helpful.

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[@David-bi6lt]

😭😭Thank you... I've been suffering with lower back pain when bending and this helped from day 1 🙏🙏🙏 Hallelujah ‼️

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[@marisavalentini5804]

Thank you thank you !! I’m 2 week post op knee replacement and I started getting this pain when elevating my leg. I wish I saw this two weeks ago. Thank you ! Haven’t been able to sleep or sit…and pain meds don’t help. I did this in middle of the night and was able to sleep for a few hours. I’m grateful for your channell.

[@NunoAlexandreMB]

was the pain on the actual knee or on the outside side of the knee and lower leg? Anyways, hope you are doing better now!

[@antoniogermanmoreano4657]

Great info,down to earth no BS. Thank you for being a REAL PRO!

[@physiorehab]

I appreciate that!

[@wendyclarke9573]

The last exercise has helped relax my nerves.

[@yeasirarafat1003]

Great video, thank you

[@CorruptOcean]

Wow this is an eye opener. I'm 18 about to be 19 and I've had pain like this throughout my life. I've always tried hamstring stretches and trying to touch my toes but this overwhelming pain to my knee and calfs almost a tingling or numbing pain stopped me. I thought I needed to stretch and stretch. But now that I know this I am going to be doing it and seeing how much it helps. I've never had any injuries or anything and I'm fairly athletic. I am very flexible on other parts of my legs but when that nerve gets involved it's all over. Thank you! If you have any other stretching tips for this let me know.

[@physiorehab]

Hope it goes well!

[@deelock3541]

Hypermobility and an underdeveloped ass was enough to floor me until I did 8 weeks of pt

[@alsonyang2991]

Hey friend, I am in the same situation as you, athletic but tight nerve along hamstring. May I ask if you have tried these exercises and whether it help?

[@CorruptOcean]

@alsonyang2991 After some of these exercises, I was able to touch my toes but never comfortably. I attempted them for a while along with my normal workout routine. The nerve pain never went away, and shortly after, I stopped it went back to normal. Perhaps you may have different results than me.

[@alsonyang2991]

@@CorruptOcean Good to know, thanks for sharing friend

[@1426Decatur]

Well, this is fortuitous. I’m on it! Thank you, Tim.

[@physiorehab]

Hope you go well!

[@paulsmith5157]

Fabulous. Thank you. Any videos on treating Spinal Stenosis Tim ?

[@physiorehab]

See our latest video

[@puritydilution]

Thanks, man! After performing some hardcore deadlifts I developed really nasty pain in the back of my leg. Thought it was a damaged hamstring and unsuccessfully tried to heal it with the RICE method (Resting, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for more than a week. Then did some research, performed the slump test, and decided it must be the sciatic nerve. Then found these nerve-flossing exercises today and ... bam! felt immediate relief. Like a miracle, really. Thanks again. I'm going to the gym tomorrow to do some even more hardcore deadlifts! ;-) (Just kidding, I do realize there must be sth wrong either with my technique or the amount of weight I lift.)

[@physiorehab]

Glad it worked for you

[@hannahsmith4602]

These are so great, thank you! I have residual tightness in my sciatic nerve from pregnancy. It seems very tight every morning but this really helped! Massively increases my flexibility and comfort level.

[@fdroepman8351]

Beautiful, Thanks Tim!

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[@yourademshin3182]

Great video!! Very helpful! Thank You!!!

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[@adityavedula5447]

Great explanation thank you for your help!!

[@physiorehab]

No problem!

[@MelancholyMoondancer]

I have spinal stenosis at L5-S1 which causes a constant sciatica feeling. Some days, like today and weather, humidity and hot, make it worse. I'm so uncomfortable it's driving me crazy. I can't stand for long because of the stenosis but sitting hurts now. This will help a lot. Thanks! The lying down and twisting felt so good! I need to remember it. I've tried other typical sitting in a car nerve flossing which are so-so.

[@physiorehab]

Hope it helps

[@MelancholyMoondancer]

@@physiorehab Thank you. It has it's ups and downs.

[@sarahjane8949]

Great channel 👏👏👏👏👏👏💪🏻💪🏻

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[@wendydavis6414]

This is so good!

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[@seanmurray8439]

Tim I would love to know or see vids on working with lower leg fasciculations possibly associated with nerve entrapments/compressions and where ALS and other conditions ruled out in screening. There's very little out there.

[@Test-eb9bj]

Ah, Tim, after my knee-replacement surgery - unfortunately combined with a double disc hernia which left me with a traumatic pain experience I have to say- I try to get back into shape and mobility. Searched through your videos and found again some pearls I integrate in my standard physiotherapy. Thank you sooo much for sharing your knowledge!! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭!

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[@stud81]

Had a disc herniation 5 months ago now and still have foot and calf numb, pain with weakness and foot drop, had electronic nerve study done and couldn't get any readings from the affected leg. Sick of this now starting to consider surgery now but had mixed information about success rates and worried that I will end up worse. Will give these exercises a go hopefully might get some improvement.

[@utb8536]

How it is now?

[@stud81]

Still not good, back to see consultant tomorrow for emg test report results.

[@physiorehab]

Hope it helps! I also have a full Lumbar Disc Injury Rehab program at physiorehab.com for disc bugles, herniation and disc surgery. Maybe check that out

[@utb8536]

@@stud81 i am sorry 4u!

[@michelpuig3548]

Thanks for such useful and clear videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍 I followed your advise for issues with biceps tendons and it’s getting much much better so many thanks for sharing your knowledge 🙏🏻👍 Take care

[@physiorehab]

Great! Glad it helps 👍

[@golfshoe9321]

Darn, I just tested positive for the slump test. I have to start these flossing techniques. Thanks for posting this vid.

[@hensenh1503]

So if I've had nerve entrapment for nearly a decade, should I start with the Nerve Floss Lying Rotation or the Slump Sliders? The video mentions both exercises are for entrapment which makes me unsure of which one to start with

[@physiorehab]

Start with Nerve floss in lying without rotation

[@hensenh1503]

@@physiorehab I've been doing that and the one after it for 2 weeks now. Just wondering where to proceed from here

[@gmkd8468]

Hi there i havent been informed about any of this seen mutliple physios and chiros...this is a first for me. Thank you i was also curious to know whether you can actually heal a 3mm compressed disk by consistently doing this? I would also love to learn on how to strengthen my core and any other other tips so i can avoid sciatica 100% again 😢

[@physiorehab]

the actual exercises doesn't heal the disc. Your body does that with time along with reducing factors that aggravate it and working exercises to strengthening around it

[@gmkd8468]

@@physiorehab Thank you for replying apologies I didn't really know that KZbin notifies us with subscriptions

[@reshannair2302]

Thanks, found this very helpful. I'm doing 30 reps 2 sets. How many times a day would you recommend? Just don't want to overdo it. Also, I've been doing gentle flossing when I wake up at night from the sciatic pain for pain relief - is this recommended?

[@billbo2117]

Great info ,thanks🖒

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[@gillianbull7263]

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[@raulrebello3005]

G8 video !!!just wanted to clarify Can it be done daily or alternate days ?

[@physiorehab]

Try alternative days to start with

[@maanamz]

How the heck is this video not getting more views??? I have had back issues for years yet seems this is probably one of the most informative videos I have seen on the subject of flossing (outside of fortnite). As a long time sciatica issue I could not tell if my issue was due to muscular issues (piriformis), facet joints issues, or disc issues... I think its all 3! I have been given some other nerve flossing exercises to do by my physio and will stick to those but am wondering to what extent these exercises will help for those in chronic back pain category... remember reading that its very hard to fix issues where scar tissue/adhesion is bound to nerves and regret not getting these earlier in my recovery (I should add L5/S1 disc bulge/annular fissure, disc degen)...

[@physiorehab]

Thanks for the feedback! Hope not helps. Perhaps have a look at my full program for lumbar spine disc issues here: physiorehab.com/rehab-programs-lumbar-spine-disc-injury-rehab

[@nyone4040]

No way mans just said fortnite 😂😂

[@ell.898]

When I do this, or bend my knees at all, my knees are really crunchy from arthritis. Is it still safe to do it?

[@rotho4959]

Have you made a video for ulnar nerve entrapment (cubital tunnel syndrome)? I've used several of your videos and they have been very helpful.

[@physiorehab]

Not as yet but good one for the list!

[@KenanTurkiye]

Ohh so that's what sciatic nerve pain is, and here I was wondering why I get that, ok learning new stuff, thank you, listening in.

[@KenanTurkiye]

7:36 ahhh made so much sense 👍 Trying it while watching (watching while laying down, post workout mode lol )

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[@painuchiha2694]

When I sit on a chair I absolutely cannot lift my leg my knees won’t allow it Is my nerve too tight? Have had herniation and sciatica for soo long and lack hamstring flexibility (because of the back of the knee nerve) not the hamstring themselves I will do these floss exercises but the last one on a chair I absolutely cannot straighten the leg it’s especially bad while sitting

[@TheLittleMcHugh]

will this work for sciatic nerve pain ?caused by MS

[@physiorehab]

Your could try and see if it helps!

[@olivercrowe9]

Would these flosses suit someone who is 5 months post op microdiscectomy L4-L5 , going thru an acute flare up

[@physiorehab]

Yes but just be careful how far they push it

[@1208kiwipunk]

When attempting slump sliders Pain is acute just from lifting leg to 30 degrees I have been strength training for 6 months Since my initial disc l3 4 5 injury No back pain anymore But this nerve issue is killing me Physio says its either trapt nerve or disc issues again Thoughts? Thanks

[@physiorehab]

Perhaps work on lumbar mobility more

[@Mozzie7920]

Hello, When I’m doing the lying knee flexion as well as the slump test my leg feels like it’s shaking in the upper leg not the calves. Is this a strength issue with something, a flexibility issue etc?

[@physiorehab]

Could be a bit of both

[@wallywally3738]

What if any of that hurts my lower back

[@awreckingball]

Will this allow you to develop more flexibility so you can touch your toes?

[@physiorehab]

Should help!

[@valentinbonnarde9345]

I've had very limited hip flexion ROM because of my stuck sciatic nerve for as long as I can remember and I've just started to do nerve flossing. (I thought I just had tight muscles / tendons) How long can I expect it to take for my sciatic nerve to glide better ? I'm 26 years old

[@physiorehab]

May take several months

[@VioletBlackKey]

The first one got me feeling pain and tension in my calves and knees.. it's like my legs don't work correctly..

[@Afshu97]

How long and how ofter i want to try this excercise. Please tell me

[@physiorehab]

Try at three times a week, date on, day off

[@AdorablyAnastasia]

Did anyone else have shakey legs for a while after trying the first two exercises? Is that normal?

[@itsmereem6748]

When I straighten my toe it makes the pain worse

[@heavenj7]

Does anyone else have issues with their foot being red or swollen on side of sciatica ?

[@sharonsemtner]

I’m so flexible it’s hard to get a stretch….. I ache….

[@damarish1532]

The twisted one made the pain worse 😢

[@itsalwaysdeeper_]

i cant wait to show my baba