Sciatica Won't Get Better Unless You First Fix These 2 Problems

Sciatica stays much longer than it should because of 2 problems that rarely get fixed. And most healthcare professionals won’t know to tell you to fix these 2 problems.
If these 2 problems don’t get better, then any other treatment you do will only give you short-term relief. Getting long-term relief requires fixing these 2 muscle imbalances so that you can have long-term pain relief from sciatica.
These muscle imbalances are foundational to body movement and stability. Without correcting them, there’s a very slim chance that sciatica will go away for good.
In this video, Dr. David explains why sciatica won’t get better unless you first fix 2 foundational problems.
🙋‍♀️Looking for more help for sciatica? Check out this playlist:
“Sciatica Pain Help”
• Sciatica Pain Help
00:00 Sciatica Won't Get Better Unless You First Fix These 2 Problems
00:20 Why Glute And Abdominal Activation Are Important
06:01 How To Get Better Glute Activation
11:40 How To Get Better Abdominal Activation
16:20 Transfer To Exercise And Walking
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[@janetcorey5102]

You explained exactly where the pain is coming from. Listening to you was like you looking inside my body. You explained exactly my pain area. Thank you for this video❤️

[@Davisfamily56124]

Same, I’m amazed and hopeful

[@richricogranada9647]

“Wonderful”???? Oh, because this a color human…right? Bahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

[@janetcorey5102]

@@richricogranada9647 raise he’s good and knows his stuff!

[@josephnader8702]

Absolutely great that I can come here for foundational musculo-skeletal- nerve education. Thanks sir...

[@aprilfisher4947]

Had sciatica on and off for almost my whole adult life started in my 20s and now have arthritis there too have had MRI scans etc and am now 66 and still mobile and I still work a job I know the pain from this and over the years have been left hardly able to move due to spasms but take each day as it comes and know my physical limits it's never going to get better so I carry on as much as possible.

[@andrewpipitone1572]

I had gotten sciatica at 27 years old I was working concrete at the time. I was crippled for two years.the pain was killing... Eventually it went away thank God. I would have died. I want to tell you guys do the pelvic tilts. ThN when you get better workout. I thought I'd tell you all to give you hope. ❤

[@DaRealIlnois]

How are you doing now ❤

[@lisaguerra6084]

Thank you. I'm sorry you went through this. The pain can make people want death.

[@DaRealIlnois]

@@lisaguerra6084 i have just laid and prayed but physical therapy and watching these videos the pain has went from a 10 to 7 all the way to 3

[@muaawais3316]

Same

[@eduardojlino]

Wow. I give my non pain days for granted. I need to start moving and doing exercise that's going to help me never feel this disabling pain. 😢

[@VanessaDanielle444]

Dude. I’m a physical therapist. I have sciatica from a yoga injury 7 months ago and have watched lots of videos to get myself better (yes I know what to do but I also DONT know what to do). It’s a complicated injury to say the least…lots of stuff wasn’t working. This video is sooooo good for patient education. The best I have seen and heard. Nice job!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@vcash1112]

Elaborate on your injury.

[@VanessaDanielle444]

@@vcash1112 I was in standing bow pulling pose in hot yoga (standing on left leg) on 11/5/22. Been doing it for years. After the one minute posture I was moving out of it and I heard an audible ripping sound, my left hip shifted, and I could feel the swelling. Couldn’t walk on it for a week. Had radiating posterior thigh pain, couldn’t straighten my left leg. Got an MRI order from doc in ER. Results: Hamstring tear, quadratus femoris strain (unsure of grade), hip labral tear. Sent to surgeon. She said: lots of edema in there. Give it six months to heal the hamstring. Now I’m sure I was set up for this due to an old left side back injury that would give me trouble (hence the reason I started yoga years ago). I figured it was just QL tightness but yes the QL would tighten up I think because of a disc problem? Also to note-I felt my back when I was walking just the other day and noted left side paraspinal atrophy, so who knows how long I had inactive lumbar stabilizers…). Long story short I went back to the surgeon. She sent me to PT again. I did it initially for a bit (November until January) and thought I could continue with exercises on my own. Ha! The radiating posterior thigh pain continued and due to compensatory movement patterns from walking funny, my back got so bad I almost had to take off work. I’m in an outpatient neuro clinic full time but also PRN at an ortho clinic every other week. So I Went back to PT. It’s helping…I guess. I know all the exercises to do and I do the. Biggest thing that helped? When I discovered self traction by leaning forward over a table or bed, reaching overhead and pulling, letting lower body relax. That would “unlock” a spot in left side lumbosacral area and then I wouldn’t have to walk right side bent and right rotated and it reduces the thigh pain/cramps. I keep having posterior thigh pain on/off consistently. It’s not the hamstring strain. It’s sciatica. PT and surgeon agreed I needed a diagnosic hip injection in the joint to see if that helps. In addition to these symptoms, I have very specific burning groin pain, a feeling of stiffness and pain after sitting, etc. As long as I avoid that anterior pelvic tilt my body prefers on that left side, it’s better. Unless I over do it and then my leg is just tight and groin hurts and posterior thigh hurts. Any suggestions? Hahaha! It’s a long story!

[@TheNunolino]

Bjs 😘 tudo bem!Vai dando notícias!

[@RunninFromTheK9]

@@VanessaDanielle444 no cap I kinda fell asleep reading that, wanna hear my story? I was playing Mario go kart when I was a kid, I learned how to jump over the walls and cheat, fell on a banana peel, checked out my neighbor cause she’s sexy, fell through a ceiling, broke my ding dong by a vagina, and then I wasted time out of my life to write this, hope your day gets easier you noodle ass 😊

[@danielwall5914]

Sorry to hear. But to be honest - and please be open-minded now - yoga is absolute fucking TRASH. The amount of people that get injured from yoga is crazy. I similarily injured myself doing yoga. 12 years of ice-hockey, 20 years of hard gym training, still, my two worst injuries (that I still suffer from today) are from only 2 years of yoga practice. Yoga has potential to be good, but most teachers and students have NO idea what they are doing. Also, I found after being involved in the yoga scene for a few years that most yoga practitioners have horrible posture, especially Ashtangis. Its just not a very well-thought out physical practice, its more of a cult. This becomes extra evident if you know anything about nutrition and hear what they have to say about it. God bless everyone, stay open-minded and trust your body.

[@devious141]

Man, no stupid stretches, that actually aggravates the problem more, but flex and hold exercises that actually help, strengthen and relieve the pain thank you 🙏🏾

[@bluwtrgypsy]

Fantastic. This is like having a free appointment with this wonderful man. Thank you. Blessings

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Indigo! It's our pleasure! Thank you so much for the kind words! We are grateful for the opportunity to be able to help. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! Please take care.🧡

[@janetcorey5102]

I agree, he nailed it

[@Hola-fz7jq]

💯👍👍👌

[@swissms5808]

Anytime I try strength train my lower abdominal, not only is the pain in my back excruciatingly painful, but my hips seize up !! 😫😖😮‍💨

[@mariannebird4630]

Agree 💯

[@debrastephens3227]

You are the first doctor/physical therapist who really explains sciatic nerve problems & the proper way to engage muscles so proper healing can occur.

[@samuelbrown7831]

Has strong Native American shaman energy

[@hanomazom9670]

Hi! I have seen a few doctors and physical therapists too, and it's as if they had no clue of anatomy and tried to hide their ignorance by being busy, rude or ambiguous. When this video came up i was like oh no, im not sure if want to see another useless presentation of useless tricks. But i was fascinated how well he showed and explained this stuff i have so long wanted to grasp! I am sooooo greatful! Thank you! ❤❤❤❤

[@nildaweiss4287]

I just found you. Thank God I did because I’m in constant pain. Your explanation is fantastic. I’ve gone to many doctors that don’t bother to explain anything close to what you did in this video. So grateful. 🙏

[@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr]

Thanks. I did those seated glute exercise for only 3-4 hrs. Maybe did 5 sets of 10 secs, did the stomach vacuums for my lower abs, and the pain literally stopped on the same day. There's a lot of truth to what you stated. I will get more active.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey we are soooo happy to hear this worked so well for you!! 🙌🏼 Keep on doing your glute and ab exercises, it's important to strengthen this muscles to ensure long lasting relief! Keep us posted!

[@TahitianTreatSkeetJuiceJr]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy yes I will. I'm on day two, and I literally don't have any pain when I woke up this morning. This lets me know that my sciatica issue is from my being lazy and not working out my muscles. Really amazing. Thanks again

[@Linusrox123]

Like most sufferers, I have watched a jillion KZbin videos in my search for relief. Yours is the BEST explanation so I can wrap my mimd around the whole problem instead of just following orders and crossing my fingers. THANK YOU!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Gael, you are so welcome! We are so glad we were able to help you understand what is going on with sciatica pain!

[@carrieemerton5049]

15 YRS countless rehab, 3 surgeries... I've never heard this explained this way. Thank you

[@rhiys]

Surgery is likely what is causing the continued pain. My dad herniated multiple discs working construction, had surgery on one of them and he regrets it to this day. He's crippled some days now and needs a stick.

[@marbeeidk5892]

​@rhiys I'm glad I read your comment. 3 doctors suggested I needed a surgery but I am very scared. I am in so much pain right now straight for 2 months. No prescription helps to ease the pain. I almost decide to do the surgery thinking it will fixed everything.

[@rhiys]

@marbeeidk5892 2 months isn't a long time. Please hold on. Read the book "Back Mechanic" while you're on bed rest. So many people give in to the pain and get surgery. If you can get through the pain, you'll heal. The human body is designed to heal and adapt. Your back will do just that. Please give yourself time. I slipped a disc in 2019, and was in pain for 8 months until one day I woke up and felt amazing. Seeing my dad in pain after the surgery made me not want to go through with it. Glad I didn't and simply took the time to rest and read up on spine hygiene. Good luck to you! Please be patient and allow your body to heal. Stay strong.

[@adelejholmes7549]

3 months intense pain and 8 months off work nursing...my back went at first for 2 weeks then got better (which has happened quite a few times before) had spinal nerve root injection 2 weeks ago which has given some pain relief but still in my glute and back of leg. Work putting pressure on to retire from my job - man this stuff should be taught from primary school! Im gonna gove this my best shot for full recovery🤞Thank you! 🙏

[@tpcitpci]

Great explanation. When I had that pain in my sacral area, doing both of these things (that I did by accident and didn't know what the exact influence was) always reduced my pain immediately.

[@veenanarwani761]

Every viewer is commending this doctor. Superb. He certainly deserves it.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Veena, Thank you so much! Many blessings to you.🙌

[@veenanarwani761]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy 🙏

[@juanitalancman1597]

I did your glute and ab exercises and I think it is working....I am in terrible pain when I wake and can barely walk....I will continue with these that you suggested and pray sciatic problem disappears....thank you....

[@leslimoore7929]

I've been following for help for a yr now. I can finally walk pain free! I've been suffering since 2014 !!! Finally a physiotherapist who not only explains what the problem is but teaches how to fix it!!! You have saved me from having a knee replacement ❤ thank you so much!!

[@johninman7545]

Oh wow it's so easy to do. I'm glad for you

[@jon7713]

Glad the office is in El Paso !

[@susanbushfield3667]

Wow I have been looking for you. You are an answer to my prayers. Wanting to avoid surgery, against friendly advice. Thank you Thank you

[@RazminWorld]

What type of physio im having very bad pain..pls help

[@marytuozzo606]

I have had 2 physical therapists and have been doing bridges and lower ab exercises for a few months. Neither explained proper form or why I was doing those exercises. Now I know I wasn't using proper activation of my glutes with my bridges or abs. Thank you so much for your clear explanation!

[@LagMasterSam]

For real. When I told my PT that I mainly felt my quads burning while doing bridges, she didn't seem to think it was a problem.

[@kalo924]

​@@LagMasterSammine told me to use my glutes but not why.

[@va1445]

I just went to the doctor last week for sciatic pain and all they did was give muscle relaxers (which were useless). Your video has been MUCH more helpful because this gives me the tools to actually make a difference. I can affirm that I have not been using my muscles properly so I'm sure these exercises will help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Valarie, It is our pleasure! 😃We are so sorry that you have been suffering from sciatica It can be so painful to deal even with muscle relaxers. Many times the muscle relaxers only take the edge off and don't offer any relief. We are thrilled that our content has been able to make a difference for you! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@lindacake5792]

I lnn no ow!! They gave me muscle relaxers and it’s not helpful. Just made me feel like crap in the morning after taking them.

[@jordaneban7993]

@va1445 it depends to the doctors, i go to the doctor also and he gave me a nerve vitamins and bedtime medicine then he advise me to do a stretching excercise and rest for one month, after that i'm okay now i can do a heavy work now

[@lindacake5792]

@@jordaneban7993 what are the nerve vitamins called?

[@Salamander60]

@@lindacake5792 sayangnya aku tidak tahu menahu soal medis karena aku salah satu penderita sciatic yg ingin mencari solusi lewat fisio terapi saja hanya karena masalah finansial maklum dinegeri kami medis sesuatu yg mengerikan harganya bagi kaum bawah sptku

[@paillette42]

I'm in the midst of a very painful sciatica flareup, and happened upon your sciatica playlist. It is literally the most useful thing I've found in years on the subject. THANK YOU!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Paillette, you are very welcome! We are so sorry you going through a sciatica flare-up. The pain from it is no joke and it can be relentless. We hope you feel better soon! 🧡

[@paillette42]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I do, thanks to you-- just doing the lower abs exercise once decreased my pain considerably, so I'm trying to do more throughout the day, as you recommend.

[@mandamorris7934]

Thank you for this. My sciatica has lost it's ever lovin mind suddenly and I can't even begin to even walk. I thought I'd broken my hip! Heard a pop exiting the vehicle and I've been in agony ever since. I lasted 4 days at home and ended up calling an ambulance, and after 3 days in the hospital, they couldn't find a single thing wrong. I'm in agony. No pain management at all... I absolutely can't sit or stand for more than 30 seconds, and now they want to do PT... and I'm game but once I move much it takes DAYS to recover enough. Earlier in the year I've had a number of surgeries (gall bladder and kidney) and have lost a significant amount of weight... and now this... I'm 66 and while I realize I'm too old for several things... being pain controlled and as comfortable as possible aren't two things I have ever fought with. End of the rope time... I don't sleep, can't eat and I'm fighting stage 4 kidney disease. I literally feel as if I'm losing my mind.

[@noorgonzalez1076]

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[@noorgonzalez1076]

Isaiah 35:5,6

[@noorgonzalez1076]

23rd Psalm

[@grindcorchestra118]

Look into the carnivore diet people are healing their kidneys and and health problem because it reduces all inflammation and that also helps the pain go away huge

[@ariellastein7489]

4 month sciatica, recurring shoulder impingement, and recurring cervical nerve aggravation person here - I can't thank you enough for this video. I've tried everything short of surgery for my issues and never really gave related muscle activation a chance, due to not really feeling said muscles. Something about your explanation in this video made me finally sit down and focus on activation (just at home in a chair/on the floor in the morning). For the glutes, I even wiggled my legs and hit them a little with my hands to make sure they were relaxed... after a day or so of trying, it finally happened, finally felt my glutes give a hard contraction without my legs lighting up. Glute bridges feel totally different now, ab exercises feel totally different, and I even translated this to lower trap activation to help my cervical issues. This is a Come to Jesus moment that everyone in a similar position needs to hear - strengthening exercises aren't going to help if you can't talk to the right muscle, so take the time to sit down and say hi until they say hi back. Just had my first day back at light barbell squats and I'm feeling even better than on my best days. Thank you again and again

[@samraat3424]

Hello, I have the same cervical nerve aggravation issue for a long time. I have chronic pain on left side of neck, left shoulder and left shoulder blade. Could you please explain which neck muscles to isolate and activate, and how?

[@ariellastein7489]

​@samraat3424 hey there! I'm not a PT, Physio, kinesiologist, or health care provider of any kind, so I wouldn't be comfortable advising someone else to try something I've extrapolated from information on other body areas other than stating that working on getting my lower traps to activate is what helped my issue - I'd look to @epmanualphysicaltherapy for their specific advice either directly or in their past related videos. But best of luck in your recovery journey! ❤ Edit - if it helps, on first glance, it looks like El Paso Manual Physical Therapy has quite a few different videos on various cervical spine related issues that might help you 😊

[@holycitysinner9994]

I’m not having that much trouble with glute activation, but any tips or tricks on helping with the lower abdominal activation??

[@mikegaming3826]

i litterally have the same problem sciatica and shoulder pain/impingment. i need to try this guy's exercises

[@lorrainesantiago4297]

I'm in so much pain I can't sit stand,sleep,walking more

[@user-yb3iy9lm1b]

Feeling better now?

[@KhABCDLeo]

How are you feeling now, I have the same problem 😕

[@user-yb3iy9lm1b]

@@KhABCDLeo I tried the video suggestion and it worked fast. Just had to lay on my back and clench my gluts for ten seconds x ten times. Did it three times so far today and the tightness going down the leg is gone. Such a relief.

[@tvmom]

Me too. 6 weeks now.

[@user-yb3iy9lm1b]

@@tvmom do the exercise in the video religiously. Clench your gluts and hold for 10 seconds. Do that 100 times a day. Mine is completely gone now and I'm still doing the exercises so it doesn't come back. Sciatica is awful. But your cure is right here. You just have to do it.

[@Sunshine-tm9fs]

You are so very good at explaining anatomically or also to the lay people! THANK YOU!❤

[@Lvnaco]

You are one of a kind! The best kind! I feel a huge relief just watching you explain. I know it will help me because NOBODY EVER told me this! Forever grateful…

[@jimchilson8433]

I feel the same as your other comments. My doctors don't help but for the first time I feel something different in my left leg and even neuropathy in both. Thank you for making these videos.

[@michelledebruyn3757]

The SINGLE MOST HELPFUL facts on sciatica!Thank you thank you thank you!

[@fugravity39]

Thank you so much, I just pinched that nerve for the first time at 42yrs old and was looking for a way to resolve the issue. Getting to the foundation of a problem is always best and you have a great understanding you are sharing in that dept. Woot woot, thanks again brotherman!

[@nannibeni3286]

Your knee videos got me hooked and helped my pain in less than a week! Keep on posting! Your content is life altering ❤😊

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Nanni, Thank you so much for your amazing comment! It means the world to us. We are thrilled that this information has been able to help your pain in less than a week.🎉 That's phenomenal! You got this! 🧡 In case you are interested or if you haven't already seen we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Wishing you continued success in your recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🌺

[@jenhickle725]

This seriously took away my pain after 6 weeks of agony! Thank you!!

[@All.Natural.]

Thank you! Been dealing with this problem for a week and had no idea what was going on! This helped a lot! Thanks!

[@berlinorama]

Thanks so much for this amazingly clear explanation. I have been practicing Pilates for about 25 years so I know how to isolate those muscles but I stopped training late in the pandemic and that is when I started getting sciatica on and off, so I need to get back to those exercises!

[@Chris29671]

Brilliant. This explains everything so clearly and why the wrong kind of exercise can actually exacerbate the problem. Recommend this clip to anyone with sciatica

[@antoinettemontanaro4936]

Wow!! Thank you for educating me on my unused muscles! I’ve been exercising for a few months without doing any good stretching or improperly ignoring other muscles. This resulted in very painful sciatica pain,I’m feeling relief from pain now. Thank you so much for sharing and helping us with your videos.

[@karenlbful]

Thank you. I’m in so much pain from having a titanium disc put in and a spinal fusion when I was 42 I’m 54 now and the sciatica pain is out of this world. It’s absolutely horrible. All of your information is helping.

[@artcarranza93]

You brought immediately relief to my pain and it brought me to tears. I know it's not a permanent solution, but you describe the root of my pain. Thank you so much.

[@susiewanng2285]

Thank you so much for this incredible information. This kind of explanation is often missing when you see the doctor for your pain. They simply don't educate the patients. I don't have sciatica, but I could use these 2 exercises to strengthen my back. Many blessings to you.

[@LorraineLlavona]

Thank you for this. Ever since my sciatica started like a year ago, I was unable to walk for almost 3 weeks when it pulled on both sides back to back. Right away I felt like my life had changed. I couldn’t even workout with out my lower back hurting, not even for 5 minutes, but I kept introducing workouts slowly. Little by little I started feeling like my self again, but at times I still feel a pull but at least I can work out and feel strong again. I can relate to so much of what you said in this video. So, Thank you so much for sharing, because of you I’m going to continue on working my core activation more, as well as my glutes. 🙏 Thanks 😊

[@CarlosAfraka]

This is by far the most helpful information I’ve listened to by far. Thank you so much 🏆

[@nunyas]

Wow, this is the best, most thorough explanation and help I have ever had for sciatica. TY so much! I will be sharing and watching more.

[@michaelanderson5986]

Thank you for being so specific with your recommendations. I have been using both 1 leg and 2 leg bridges for years in an effort to maintain glute strength. Unfortunately, I did not avoid having my hamstrings dominate those exercises. Once I finally scaled back my work sets and truly worked my glutes without also activating my hamstrings I began to see improvements in my sciatic pain. Same with isolating my lower abs. My work sets invariably incorporated more upper ab work than lower and again, scaling back the work sets and being intentional to flatten the lower back has been a game changer. I feel like I owe you for a couple PT appointments!

[@yvettejoseph2927]

Thank you so much for sharing all of the knowledge that you have gained. I suffer so much with sciatica that sometimes I just wonder I'm 73 in. I feel like I'm 93 often times. I truly appreciate it and I hope others do als God bless you as you continue your practice.😅

[@mantralife6620]

Thank you ! I’ve never heard this and have been suffering for so long.

[@ronnie2pooh]

It's the PRECISE and EFFECTIVE Information for me! This man just saved me for an ER visit🙌🏾

[@7oclockmiracles88]

This is EXACTLY where I have the problem. I’m looking forward to feeling the results! Thank you TREMENDOUSLY!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi 7ocolock! You are very welcome! We are so happy that you found this information helpful. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@neilquinn7201]

So glad I found this. Been having chronic hamstring & calf pain from sciatica for months. Doing those glute exercises while watching your video has helped already.

[@frankiew311]

Is your pain feel like you've sat too long? I get pain in my butt and the thighs. I'm wondering if that's what it is.

[@gloryrich7123]

I'm so grateful I found your youtube channel. Herniated disc in 2012, now completely compressed. I don't take meds and truly suffer daily with pins and needles in both butt cheeks and down legs. Plus I sleep on ice pack's just to sleep. Everything you described I need to start working on. Thank you for hope.

[@TheMDBandit]

I’ve watched a ton of videos to find help and your the only one that explained the problems and explained how to fix it, not just stretching but how engage different muscles 🙏🤘👍💪 thank you

[@philphilby7777]

You are a legend mate. Wooow. So many so called experts out there but they only give exercises not activations. Why doesn’t everyone else understand this and teach it. Seriously it’s not rocket science. What you say makes absolute sense.

[@MauGifts]

as a friend of mine told it's so funny how little doctors in our country knows. They just know to give antibiotics.

[@djpanebouef9939]

Thank you so much. 20 years of pain requiring me to learn pain management. I have been to physical therapy more times than i can count and not one therapist or doctor explained any of this stuff. I had to research for myself(which became easier with the Internet). The information you provided here is Greatly Appreciated!!!!!

[@MauGifts]

Anything helpful you may recommend

[@victoriakawesa3558]

THIS IS THE BEST VIDEO AND ADVICE I'VE RECEIVED SO FAR. THANK YOU SO MUCH❤❤❤❤

[@owenjoseph6097]

This really eased my pain this morning. Thanks for this relief. Will continue to activate these overlooked muscles 👍

[@merrymeditation]

Best channel on YT for Physio , hands down.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Merry Meditation! 🙌 Thank you so much for the encouraging words! You are awesome!🌟 In case you are interested or if you haven't seen it yet we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best in your road to recovery.😃Please take care!🧡

[@celticredhead]

Completely agree with you.

[@mariannebird4630]

This is the most helpful informative video on my sciatica problem!!! Wow! So detailed and easy to follow. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mmkvoe6342]

I knew that generally flattening my lower back felt good (sometimes I was unable to do it) but it wasn't till this video that I got the explanation to notice and appreciate and work my abs when doing it.

[@jamesolson7179]

I recommend listening to this guy. I had some knee problems and his videos really helped me. That was a couple of years ago. Now I have a pinched nerve in my lower back.

[@jessicaagosto3633]

God blessyou!!!!!!!! thankyou for taking time out to show me these great steps to help my body get better❤️🙏🏻

[@user-ug6mp8pg6e]

Dr. David, thank you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Pete!👋 You are so welcome! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Please take care!🧡

[@bbest7559]

I am watching this in extreme pain. I've had a sciatic issues for several years and lately it has been excruciating pain. I'm glad I came across this video. Very informative! I wish you were in my city!

[@aminkhalipe3162]

How is your pain now? R u did sulgery?

[@comfortgayyean3314]

Yes,you know the pain that the sciatic put on the patient. I m glad i listened to this .pray that this will help.Thank you so much

[@lets.go.brandon67827]

What a such PROFESSIONAL video! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏼

[@JL-pl3yf]

Thank you so much for this information, and presenting it so that we can apply it. This is a great channel!!!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey JL! 🙌 You are so welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words, it means the world to us! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Please take care! 🧡

[@periklisspanos7185]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy 3:35

[@fredwilson2204]

I’ve been watching your videos for the past few weeks as I try to navigate an L5 disk herniation that has caused pain and numbness right down to my toes. This one was so very helpful in finally anchoring in what I need to do to avoid surgery. Heartfelt gratitude to you and your work - wish me luck! Michele from Gabriola, Bc.

[@dillindaniel3905]

How are you now brotha!!?? I need surgery but idk

[@lissarodrigues8950]

Thank you 😊 for patiently show us what to do ❤😊.

[@MitchL4yt]

This is such a good information. You're the first one that mentioned this as a way to fix sciatica problems long term.

[@jleetxgirl]

Thank you, David! I was awake all night with sciatica and I’m exhausted. I really needed this exercise and I’ll be using it all day . Both of them actually. You’re a life saver!

[@ash80510]

Me to!

[@joniwooten9097]

Oh I wish your office was closer to be able to come in ! You explain things so well ! Nothing like that around here !

[@maricar4953]

True. If I am closer to reach him then I would have scheduled an appointment for personal consultation.

[@amandahatchard851]

Wow! All new content to me after watching any sciatica videos! Thank you!

[@seanearleybackup]

Exactly what I needed to hear. Thanks!

[@tamamzaher993]

Thankssss a million for your efforts to help us 😊

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tammy, It is our pleasure! Thank you for the kind words it means a lot to us! 🌟 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 🧡

[@tamamzaher993]

El Paso Manual Physical Therapy.. Thank you so much for your kindness ! Wish you all the best 🙏

[@kristinguldner9473]

I have 4 out of the 5 major bones in the spine that are misplaced and rotated. Ive had sciatica pain for 10 plus years. Ive had adjustments and went through physical therapy. Once i stopped stretching those muscles and started strenthening, weight lifting, and started using an electrode machine coupled with an ice pack. Im feeling much better.

[@gordonferguson7231]

Thanks, putting this up free... you're amazing man!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Gordon! You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your support.🧡 We appreciate you!

[@krystalwilliams3238]

THANKYOU you are the 1st person to explain AND demononstrate how to start fixing the issue. I suffered 14 yrs of sciatic and leg issues to find L2 3 4 and 5 disc were pushing on nerve but by then gkut, lower abs and lower back muscles and quads, hamstring issues..were it alll went to mush and now no o e wants to TALK with me about fixing it and 2 yrs on STILL having issues..i will be sure to subscribe and watch u more

[@foreversettled9144]

Dealing with sciatica as you speak. Thank you for demonstrating and explaining.

[@komrad7907]

Dealing with this too😢.Do you have a herniated disk in your back by chance?

[@ChooseCompassion]

@@komrad7907I have raging sciatica presently and had spinal fusion surgery on my L4 L5 disc 19 months ago.

[@marycollier1291]

This is the best explanation of how to overcome sciatica I've ever seen or heard. I've had sciatica for 3 years now and managed to see an almost non existent dictor once. He just gave me painkillers that are as useless as sweets with no advice at all. You explained this so well and i could see where my problems are straight away. Only just found you today but I'm goiing to put the work in and hopefully get rid of this horrendous pain. Thank you so much for your advice

[@txrwilliams]

This is absolutely the best INFO for me! I have been suffering for over 40 years with this problem from injury working in a Hospital!!! Was paralyzed from my right side waist- to my foot! The Dr gave no hope but glum and doom, BUT GOD HEALED ME AND SAVE ME 3YRS LATER👍👍❤️❤️👏👏🙏🏻🙌!!! I and still under a spine Dr, and the Videos have given me so much info and I am feeling much better!!! In Jesus Amen!!! Thank you so much Dr.!!!LOVE ❤️ your INFO!!!

[@martinacruz3774]

The best exercise that tried,and easy, I ve been taking , those very expensive pills, for more than 2 yrs. Now, physical therapist ,but doesn’t help, still fill the pain.thanks, I’ll try to do it daily.

[@maricelagomez170]

Same here is your bottle of ibuprofen 600😢 / have started physical therapy , takes many appointments to get real care

[@Qasim_001]

literally I was going to comment the same, the best explanation to overcome sciatica. Brialliantly explained!

[@diana07753]

Best information that I have ever heard! Thank you, I'll work on these.

[@janetbalbour369]

Thank you so much. I was in so much pain until I saw your videos. I couldn't even turn without excruciating pain. Thank you.

[@lyndonmccorkle8415]

Wow thank you so much I just had major back and belly surgery for spinal fusion and my right sciatica has been going crazy very painful and hard to sleep and walk I did what you said and it is a miracle it worked

[@boblitzjarmelgar6530]

Thanks for the explanation , wl apply it this week.

[@debmoore629]

I’ve been dealing with this for a week and this video shows up! Never had the foot cramp until last night, it was awful. So painful!

[@deborahbrauckmann806]

Thank you. This video is amazing!

[@esankk]

This is the best video I’ve seen so far. Makes so much more sense than any of the hundreds of others I’ve watched! Thank you !!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are very welcome! We are so glad this helped make sense of a complex condition! We have a lot of great videos available for sciatica in case you are interested in learning more about it and how to treat it. Here is a link to our playlist: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@Obie9129]

This explains the exact location of severe pain, but more importantly why its happening there. The hurrendous pinch has thankfully subsided but the numbness in my foot is bad and hard to walk. I also suffer with L4, L5 disc bulge so it wasn’t clear where to safely focus exercises. These are comfortable to do and give me hope. Thank you so much 👍🏼

[@amkub64]

Thank you, I so needed this!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi A.M. Kub72! It's our pleasure!😃 We are so happy to hear that you found this beneficial. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@amkub64]

That’s wonderful, thank you so much for these and your videos. ❤️

[@LivingMyBestLife517]

Great - thx. Having just been in the ER 2 separate times in the past 3 weeks because of completely debilitating sciatica and ensuing muscle spasms, I want this problem fixed. I’m trying these. I think I have the right muscles in action.

[@lennonblack]

How did it work out for you

[@lyrics4Africa]

Did it work

[@ChooseCompassion]

I just got out of the ER a few days ago. I’m really interested in knowing if this helped you or not. Thank you!

[@shaheryaralikhon23]

Thankyou, now I have a better understanding why I get pain all the time. Bless you

[@stevesurkis6687]

Thanks you so much for posting this.

[@RunninFromTheK9]

Very helpful, I’m going through it pretty bad with my back condition but any help is a blessing at this point, I’m all ears and open minded to push the boundaries and limits of what the body is actually capable of. I’ll keep grinding and fighting till my last breath

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

We're glad to hear that you found our content helpful! We understand how challenging it can be to deal with a back condition, but staying open-minded and determined is key. Remember to listen to your body and make gradual progress. Your drive to keep pushing your limits and never giving up is inspiring. Keep up the great work! 🧡In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@ultimatebeast8624]

Back problem is such a debilitating disease that only the sufferer knows, glute muscles are very important to be fixed first

[@Frankiebillion9731]

Hello I stumbled on your videos. My MRI shows that I have severe stenosis. Is there any hope for ME. Can you help?

[@johkaTV]

I went to physical therapy over 13 years ago and was told that since I had two emergency Caesarian sections (dr had to cut through the lowest abdomen muscles) I stopped using them. I’m order to get rid of my sciatica and lower back pain I would need to do the an exercise he mentioned in this video. My Therapist was so knowledgeable that she said if I work my way up to completing between 5k-6k of them that I’d be healed. I laughed but each week she added a new variation of the exercise using resistance bands and so I was adding more reps per day. By the end I was doing 100 per day and on the second or third month I was completely healed. It’s lasted all these years and now it’s wearing off so I’m about to start again on my own. It definitely works if you do them. They’re so easy you’ll think they’re not going to work but by day two if you’re doing them right you will know they work. Sore for days 😂

[@ChooseCompassion]

This is very encouraging news for me. Thank you for sharing!

[@ridgelon13]

Thanks you, I've been going to a chiropractor for 5 months and not once have been told this. felt relief almost instantly after doing these exercises.

[@ronniesutton4727]

Thank you so much for this video, the way you explained all this made so much sense to what has been killing me for so long. You have no idea how much this has helped me!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Ronnie, you are so welcome! We are very glad to hear that we were able to help you!

[@LizzieMc]

It’s 2.30 am here in England and I am trying this in bed as have been in horrific pain for two weeks now due to trapped sciatic nerve. Chiropractor helping a little but these exercises I think will help more. Thank you.

[@cabz0r]

I'm no health professional, but my sciatic nerve felt trapped and like it needed to "pop". In order to do this.. I lay on my back, crossed my feet over one a other, legs straight, and pushed my feet against each other. This put pressure at my hips and caused the Si joint tl release.. I felt instant relief.the nerve was still a bit irritated after it but it subsided and ive been pain free for years now. Hope this helps you.

[@mmkvoe6342]

​@@cabz0rthank you!!!!

[@photodaddyo]

I've learned more from you in two videos than after several years of chiropractic and pt. I didn't realize that I was only making things worse with the stretches and exercises I was doing. This all makes total sense to me now. I'll be doing this for the next couple of weeks and we'll see what happens. Thank you so much for providing such informative and life changing content!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Photodaddyo! 👋 We are so happy our videos have been able to help you find the best way to get some relief! 🌟 We are so sorry to hear you might be suffering from Sciatica Pain! In case you are interested we have created a playlist on more information and exercises on Sciatica Pain! You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in an online program for back health. The 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health We would love to hear your progress soon! Please take care! 🧡

[@photodaddyo]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Great news! My sciatica has really subsided and my hips now feel like their realigning properly. I can even get out of bed in the morning with out rolling myself off lol. This is honestly the best my back has felt in years. I really appreciate the information you provide here on KZbin. It's truly invaluable and I will continue to follow your channel and advice. I would love to check out your 28 day program, but sadly I will need to wait as finances are tight at the moment. I will check it out as soon as I'm able. Thank you so much for all that you do!

[@rolandovivar6864]

Darn, doing same, stretches & just made it worse after a month trying. I was thinking, I am just destroying myself. Dave's vids having given me hope. Using ice to numb the pain. Elevating leg on soft pillows has helped too.

[@miray1739]

the best video. i was doing this instinctively and it worked, now i see why.

[@That60sGuy]

One of the best clips I've ever seen re: dealing with sciatica pain/issues. This gentlemen should have a national TV show.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Mark, glad you enjoyed our content! We appreciate the kind words and support!

[@user-qr1ct3em8l]

Wow you nailed it🎉 It’s been five years and no physical therapist has came close to teaching this❤ Thank you 😊

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tina, you are so welcome! Glad we were able to help you!

[@dogeared100]

Me too.

[@hmm4151]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain the importance of activating the glutes and Abs. I’ve been dealing with sciatica for a month now.. As I watched this video I was also clenching my glutes and by the end of the video I feel better! Thank you! How often should I do this?

[@sandradee888]

Thank you soooooo much! I forwarded this to many people. This changed the game for me. I will do it everyday.

[@user-xv1ni8dr6v]

Thanks for teaching and sharing this great, helpful medical information 🎉❤

[@INFJparadox]

I'm 53 and I have had so many hard falls since I was a kid. I also majorly fractured my tail bone about 20 years ago and took years to *heal. When I had my daughter at 37 (all natural), my tailbone was again extremely painful. I also have hip arthritis and arthritis on my left hand. I'm not taking any medications or any treatment. I have a high tolerance for pain, but OMG the sciatica just makes me want to die! Thank you so much for this really valuable information. New subbie :)

[@user-jf9yz2rl6s]

The same thing happened to me, a couple of really bad falls; and 2 major falls injuring my tailbone…bad sciatica pain ever since and I’m 70 years old.

[@abbz718]

Thank you I’ll be doing these starting today.

[@johnhewitt1096]

Thank you. I have tried everything for years to get rid of my siatica pain. This sounds great

[@lpgirl]

I found an interesting solution to 3 or 4 months of sciatica pain. I bought a complicated jigsaw puzzle. It was beyond frustrating. I spent hours STANDING at the table, slightly bent over the pieces, trying to make sense of them. About 3 weeks into this routine, I suddenly noticed my sciatica had disappeared. My problem had disappeared (and I ended up tossing the puzzle...lol)....maybe this is helpful?

[@mmkvoe6342]

This recent time I hurt, yes! One of the best positions for me was to lean halfway over the sink counter, whether bathroom or kitchen...and just stand there haha. I can imagine doing a puzzle is the same thing...and I don't love puzzles enough to do one while I stand 😅

[@judykaiser430]

I tried this exercise nafter watching this video. I've been fighting sciatica for about a month now. After doing the activation exercise my pain has decreased about 90%. I'm so happy. Hoping for continued relief. Exercise is easy and it's helping me.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Judy! That is awesome to hear!🎉 It is terrible that you have been suffering from sciatica for about a month. The pain can be debilitating and it makes it so hard to get comfortable when you have a flare-up making it impossible to get the rest you need. We are thrilled you are feeling better! With consistency, you should be able to achieve continued relief. You got this! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We are wishing continued success in your recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@kellieharris5871]

How quick did you find relief from the exercise?

[@judykaiser430]

@@kellieharris5871 HI Kellie, I got relief very quickly. Probably in about an hour. I continue doing the exercise because it's going to take time to heal. Reduced pain is always welcome.

[@ilovericelol]

How did you get sciatica? I fell off the stairs 2 days ago and I have this terrible shooting pain on my lower back. I'm scared it's going to be permanent.

[@shirleysmith6402]

Thanks for explaining this well! I would of never known! Your a Godsend!❤

[@raydenegifford8405]

This is the best information I have seen on this subject. I'm going to put these to use right away.

[@no2thenwo737]

Wow. My MRI scan today show that I have "Mild degenerative changes of the sacroiliac joints bilaterally, moderate spondylosis, moderate posterior annular tear and disc bulge at L4/5, Mild S-shaped scoliosis, Accentuation of lumbar lordosis, Bilateral foraminal stenosis". I'm sorry Doc, I don't think exercise could help me anymore, but I will at least give it a try. Thank you for this.

[@incognitotorpedo42]

You're only mild to moderate? I have "Severe" nerve impingement in three places, and exercises are definitely helping me. Anti-inflammatories are helpful for me as well in the acute phase of a sciatic event. I'm using prednisone at the moment.