Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors with Dr McGill

[@swimbait1]

Probably the best video I’ve seen on KZbin describing sciatica and how one should go about treating it. Thank you so much for doing this.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks, glad you liked it

[@freddmann]

An absolutely wonderful interview with Stewart McGill. I have read three of his books and learned a great amount from them. He is very relaxed in this interview and explains his methodology very clearly. He is brilliant and gracious.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ritaotoole197]

I just ordered the book .. I have learned more here than I have in 9 month dealing with sciatica..and 10 weeks of PT

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks, glad it was able to help

[@guitartuna8307]

How is everything going?

[@lolitamiranda892]

Since i started doing the stretches the better ones not the worst stretches by jeremy with dr mcquill i can stand straight now ,i also learned about posture and what to do after a prolonged sitting and how to bend to tie my shoe,pick something down the floor etc . What a good relief ,thank you Dr.Mcquill and Jeremy!

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad they’ve been helpful

[@nick102001]

Great interview and informative, relevant information - thank you. It's just a shame that KZbin ads every 3 mins make it almost unwatchable.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@michellemildwater1021]

I had sciatica from 20 years old on and off for 40 years. Horrible I described it as a toothache pain radiating down the legs. Really weird that now 74 touch wood I do not have that paid anymore. But now have pain in my neck and shoulder first on the left for 3 years and 1 year ago moved to the right side of my neck and shoulder. I have scoliosis and have been diagnosed also as hypermobile. I have lived with what I call migrating pain and in the end, keep moving, do not over-stretch, bile a lot, and do soft flexible movement nearly every day. I do not walk too much yoga does not suit me but I move my body and I am good at climbing stairs.

[@MattFoleysGhost]

Great stuff. But of course, I started doing whatever exercise popped up in my feed whilst watching this - which was before McGill points out the importance of a proper exam and there’s a lot of well marketed folks on YT that offer excercises and stenches that may make things worse. Now I’ve got a back induced headache which is new. It’s frustrating when I’ve got to sit and wait until a doctor will see me which is months from now. But that’s American health care.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

If you'd like an online consultation to discuss your back pain let me know, here's a link www.christopherholetraining.com/low-back-pain-initial-consultation

[@w7855]

What Stu is referring to at 12:50 is me. He said the treatment plan for that type of individual would be different, but then doesn’t elaborate. Could you provide a bit of clarity what he means there?

[@bucksdiaryfan]

Having listened to hundreds of hours of Stu's guest appearances (his voice is very appealing to me when I'm stressed out) I'm guessing he would say you need to "strengthen your core" by doing the McGill Big 3. This will lead to what he calls a girdle of strength that will keep your back from "micromoving" -- I imagine it by thinking of old school basketball arenas that held their hoops in place with "guide wires" that ran across the arena and kept it from moving even when dunks were made

[@karensmith818]

Thanks

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

No problem and thank you

[@swimbait1]

Thank you Chris and Dr McGill. What he’s saying makes sense. Understand what the problem is before coming up with a way to treat it. Unfortunately there isn’t a clinician available in my state of Washington. I have the back mechanic book and it’s very detailed. I wish we had either a much less complicated way of determining the best therapy or far more clinicians trained by McGill

[@antonvannelli9085]

I have written a few articles on the sequencing of muscle activation (neuro) which may help to fill in any gaps to assist your healing. I have worked successfully with issues that range from fusions to severe degen disc disease. Indeed, I myself was diagnosed with DDD from a car accident. If you are interested, I am happy to share the articles mentioned. Thanks!

[@swimbait1]

@@antonvannelli9085 I would be very interested. Thank you.

[@slavkakapintcheva20]

​@@antonvannelli9085, would you please provide the information?

[@classiclarry88]

I'm pretty sure I have the condition he finishes explaining at 13:00. Boy is it hard to find good posture and movement that doesn't create pain. Great to hear him talk about specific sciatica.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you found it helpful

[@kyleschweighardt9769]

Same! Why have I never heard of this before. Any luck recovering?

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

Thank you Prof McGill. I had significant protrusion on L5 disc. I didnt do surgery. Was healing gradually then did something (dont know what I did wrong) and right leg went into full spasm/pain/sciatica. SCARY. Rested for one day and it significantly cleared up. Its a very tempermental condition

[@johnvaldivia4718]

I hope you are OK now.. any updates?

[@slavkakapintcheva20]

How long did it take to recover?

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now hope you're doing well ❤️‍🩹

[@peterboyle9283]

I am a big fan. I am working with one of his clinicians in Northern NJ. I always feel better when I leave my PT sessions but then I do something at home to aggregate it. I will be re reviewing my assessment with my PT tomorrow morning to help see if we can figure out what I am doing wrong.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Keep up the good work

[@peterboyle9283]

Well if I was really doing good work I would not be aggravating it :-) I carefully reviewed my assessment last light and I need to improve how I get in and out of a chair and other basic hygiene things. No excuses.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

@@peterboyle9283 because you're taking the time review and reassess

[@aaronrodriguez5231]

This was a good one. Thank you guys

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks

[@eugeniebreida]

Stewart McGill in very fine form in this interview, thanks so much for your line of questioning. Helpful!

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks, I'm glad you found it helpful

[@athen33]

never been emotional just receiving information before

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

I’m glad you found it helpful

[@carolbenson6524]

Very good explanations... especially what's causing the pain. I sometimes feel pinching behind my knee or to the side of my knee that's lingered on after my sciatica issues. Im 73 and your explanations are very helpful! I try stretching my leg in different positions that helps sometimes.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kronantillmiljonen9550]

Is this available in any audio format? For example Spotify or podcast

[@jijiren]

Love the content thx.Can we have advises for cervical treatment please, i have irritated nerve around c7 c8 ...

[@garyfarm]

I just ordered the Back Mechanic book !

[@drewmarcum6481]

Thanks for the good information, have the x-rays. These movements tell specific dos and don't! In so much pain have t o stop and mechanical analysis every move.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ritacummings804]

So much great detail and I have the book Back Mechanics... Reminds me to review the assessments again. Have studied and adapted most of the waves to move. Wonderful to know that things are treatable. Thank you Dr McGill & Christopher Hole.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ritacummings804]

@@ChristopherHoleTraining Do you know if McGill ever recommends a cortezone shot for back slipped disc? I don't think so. Would love your answer. This podcast so great I have book, and have listened to most of Dr McGill's videos or podcasts. Super super.

[@marcydobbs1653]

What a wonderful interview. I'll be looking for a personal trainer with your understanding of health, and a practitioner trained by Dr. McGill.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks, glad you found it helpful

[@veronicalongoria3510]

Can endometriosis cause sciatica nerve? How do I fix that?

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

I don't know the answer to this question

[@eugeniebreida]

Fibroids sure can, perhaps extensive endometriosis would not be a far stretch . . . But I too do not know a factual answer. (Fibroids where an unknown source of longterm pain in my early 30's - and 'should' have been identified MUCH earlier. In the end surgery extracted 6-8 fibroids, the largest the size of a small grapefruit, and one or two learning right on my spine. Talking about premature old aching back syndrome. Was fortunate more nerves/sciatica was not triggered.)

[@joshkingfitness1604]

Thanks for this bro, was looking for a sciatic specific podcast from Dr McGill and this helped a lot 👌🏻

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad to hear it!

[@fineartlifestyling]

By special patients Dr McGill means celebrities and social influencers like Jillian Michaels. It makes sense because he can’t possibly see everyone hence his book 📖 to help patients have guidance. But the good thing about him treating athletes and celebrities is that these people can spears the wisdom. I just watched Jillian’s interview and her personal al story from her channel! It was touching and very informative. So thank you doc!

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks, I'm glad you found the info helpful

[@ana-mariabasaraba9998]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

You are so welcome!

[@elvisp5081]

Always love this interviews, great to see in video.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DavorJadrijevic-pf8on]

Hi, 18 months ago had massive back spasm, then 14 months ago severe back stiffness, then glute/hamstring 1/10 pain on walking. Mri showed massive hernia l5/s1 and bulge l4/l5. Today i just have slight numbness under outside of sole on 1 foot and occasional mild back stiffness, no pain. Is the numbess part of the “sciatica”

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Numbness is a loss of sensory nerve function, if it's under the foot it's probably a part of the Sciatic Nerve but whether it's a part of Sciatica is hard to say

[@Dynamicdiscdesigns]

Wonderful interview. We like the models he uses too. ;)

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@valgailjarrett]

@@ChristopherHoleTraining can u reply how long it take to heal from carrying shopping

[@furqantayyabkiani]

Thank you Christopher and Dr Mcgill

[@alonsogutierrez1601]

Where can we get a thorough orthopedic and dynamic exam? My family dr and my neurologist have not once mentioned that. Just referred me to a chronic pain clinic.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Contact Back Fit Pro using the link in the description

[@joecaz]

34:47 You begin you begin by recognizing the mechanism of pain and wind down the sensitivity through spine hygiene. Now, if a book shows lunge patterns, pushing patterns, pulling patterns, etc. etc,. then you've now created a capacity, an ability for the body to receive those exercises, so that they can now perform the adaptations which is the therapy that the person needs.

[@pessimus4182]

Thanks for sharing such good talk

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you liked it

[@bradbodfitness]

This was a great interview, thank you two for taking the time to help others learn about our bodies

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks, I’m glad you found it helpful. What info/knowledge stood out the most?

[@JusZard]

Thank you guys so much. !!!!

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

My pleasure

[@shyadav08]

Enlightening discussion.

[@johnvaldivia4718]

I wonder if this Doctor Practice or have a clinic in the States?

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

You can visit Dr McGill in Canada

[@johnvaldivia4718]

@Christopher Hole Awesome I just ordered the Book "Back Mechanic"

[@johnvaldivia4718]

@Christopher Hole Can I get an Address or Phone Number to Clinic. Please

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

I don't have his details, you'll have to look them up. Start with Backfitpro.com

[@harkaipihigia6138]

I am still trying to buy his book..where can I get it pls.

[@HorrorLadSteveo]

My disc bulge has improved loads since October where I couldnt walk five minutes but I still can't sit for long

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Great work

[@MRONE254]

Don't have the surgery you can heal on your own. I had the discectomy and compromised everything else into reherniation. Wish i found mcgill before i was talked into the surgery

[@AllThingsNew316]

@@MRONE254Trying my best to avoid back surgery. I’m terrified of back surgery. It’s been 5 years of this, starting from a 22mm herniation in 2019. Just starting reading “Back Mechanic”.

[@joellabrie-ki9bk]

Anything be done for Arachnoiditis

[@valgailjarrett]

How long does scarica take heal from carrying shopping reply asap

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

It might reduced immediately but this depends on carrying posture, how you carry and how often

[@rockarollawmn]

The word PLEASE is respectful when you're asking for help instead of being demanding.

[@user-po2jl5ec3t]

Amazing interview,Thank you so much 🙏🙏

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lolitamiranda892]

Is it also advisable to see a physiotherapist for a massage?

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

It can be, it’ll depend on your low back pain and what muscles have become tight as a symptom of the pain.

[@themoonlight7162]

Great Work.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks!

[@valgailjarrett]

Brilliant how much is book uk

[@bucksdiaryfan]

I think we do a disservice to people with "bad backs" by simply referring to it that way rather than calling it a "spinal injury" which is what it is... if you have torn an ACL, we don't say "he's out with a bad leg"

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

That’s a good point

[@bucksdiaryfan]

This is hands down the best sciatica video on youtube or anywhere, cheers to a job well done mate!@@ChristopherHoleTraining

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks

[@Billy-cw4kr]

Im having buttock and leg pain down my foot .initially the pain was in right side,after 2 months got pain in left ,its alternating since then if shifts sides.what could it be

[@Billy-cw4kr]

I'm having pain since 2 yrs.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Look into trigger points of Glute Medius and Minimus

[@petrusio1]

Chris Hole remind me of John Stockton - Nba player

[@r.b4889]

i have sciatica behind my left leg but no back pain can you treat it?

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

It can be treated

[@maxsettings2906]

Can you link me to a excercise regiment were he talks about a micro movement causing sciatica? He talks about it at 11:37. Not necessarily a buldging disc

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

There won't be an exercise regiment for this as it would need to be specifically created

[@MrCarstennielsen]

39:00

[@Bandaid17]

Does your book cover SI joint instability?

[@johannagracejordan7162]

ya well, hate to sound negative, but realistically, most of us do not have a clinician to go to with this skill/knowledge for assessment and depending on the book for this is sketchy.

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Thanks for commenting. It's not negative, it's a reality for many people. That's why I offer my services online, understanding that it won't as good as face to face but better than nothing at all. The Back Mechanic book is a great resource but is limited and I help many people using it with extra guidance. Everyone has to do their bit when providing and receiving such products and services.

[@515aleon]

Yes, I'm ordering the book, but I have a bit of a reading comprehension issue, so I'm not so sure. There is no one in my area (not even in adjacent states--in US) on his website. I've gotten better with some of McKenzie's concepts as well as working on how i am moving. Oddly I am in my 70s, and sound like the younger person with where the pain is. I would be terrified to go to back specialist in this state and got dxed by my Physician's Assistant. I would not see any sort of specialist here.

[@sands7779]

11:55 1 disc lost stiffness sciatica moves

[@philipshea354]

My only takeaway from this 1 hour lecture / interview is Dynamic Disc Designs company

[@Totalpckge]

That’s sad that that’s all you got from this video.

[@TheSuperHandsome]

The times will cure Don't lay flat

[@vcash1112]

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

Glad it was helpful

[@Kobayashirotok]

I csnt stand now.

[@likhitmorisu505]

Anybody translate into telugu

[@lolitamiranda892]

I experienced lower back pains for 2weeks i could hardly move ,rotate ,twist my body ,I couldn’t squeeze my body ,when i was lying down in bed i was like a snake that crawls i had to lift up my back hold it with my 2hands ,to be able to rotate on both sides ,it’s tingily and like stiff and i felt heavy ,i tried to exercise ,followed the exercise from you tube about lower back pains somehow they helped ,bending was too hard for me once i bend it’s really difficult ,the situation went on and on so i decided to go to the nearest hospital bec it never went away ,the doc suspected of sciatica and i got scared ,i 😅 underwent an xray and result was known ,he said that he didn’t see anything or nothing was serious ,he lamented that it’s bec of aging and lack of vitamin D,i replied that i’ve been taking it for years ,i was told to make the dosage strong ,take advil for the pain relief ,and apply voltaren gel ,now i came across of these stretches by jeremy with dr,mcguill ,i’ve been following them for a week now and i ‘m feeling better ,my question is :Does back pain have something to do with aging and vitamin defficiency ?Is the doctor’s prognosis or findings about my lower back pain true ,just the same he told me to see my family doctor and see what he says .thank you jeremy and dr.mcquill for the video of better stretches for back pains .

[@ChristopherHoleTraining]

They could be indirect factors in your low back pain

[@kadijaish]

Get an MRI, you might have disc buldges because you use your spine for bending and lifting for years instead using your hips and locking the spine so it doesn't move

[@MrCarstennielsen]

37:30