The One "Bad" Sign Your Sciatica Herniated Disc May Not Heal

[@veronicahnduku7100]

I had an herniated disc and for 6 months I wasn't even able to walk or do simple house chores. but with this exercises I recovered one month after I started doing them. To anyone undergoing through the same pain, Trust the process and all gonna be well. Bless!

[@scottiverson7829]

That’s great! It gives me hope!

[@veronicahnduku7100]

@@scottiverson7829 don't give up.. you just need to be patient enough.

[@scottiverson7829]

I know. I just had a reoccurrence of a very bad injury and this is my first really bad day, so I’ve only just started doing the exercises. But it is to the point where I cannot walk and as I am a very active person and this of course is very disheartening

[@Sonia-xk4dl]

Nduku... sasaa hope uko poa

[@Sonia-xk4dl]

Nitumie number yako tafadhali tuongee nikiwa free

[@jaysanchez760]

God bless everyone here in these comments and God bless Bob and Brad

[@analytiks8784]

Back pain can be so debilitating and at times depressing! You start thinking about when things were “normal” and you could move around without giving a second thought to sitting, standing, bending, etc. Basic things in life becomes hard to do and it takes a toll on mental health when several months / years have gone by without much improvement! The thing that helps me to keep my self positive is to think of the ones who are suffering even more than you and be greatful! For example, someone who is paralyzed and can’t even move has it even harder vs being able to move even if it’s with pain. Hopefully, looking at things this way might brighten your day!

[@djpjojensen2173]

I’ve been waiting for surgery for 6 months and at this point I’d rather be paralyzed so the pain will stop. I can’t work or walk around or anything

[@yashi9115]

Hey!!! So much positivity.. Thanks for this ❤️

[@lenellwilson5341]

Thank you for this reminder. I am 32 years old healthy and workout regularly. I've been diagnosed with sciatica, the pain is so severe I literally cried so hard today because of how depressing it is not being able to do what I normally do, having to figure out how to work because it hurts so much standing too long and driving feels like death. I'm praying for your strength...pain is enough to make you not want to be alive anymore

[@lenellwilson5341]

​@djpjojensen2173 sorry man I'm wishing you well

[@mattruth8763]

It tears me apart everyday now after 10 or so years no sleep in bed by 9pm and wake up 4 times a day waking up only getting a couple hours of sleep a night 🙄🥺😬😢😖

[@OckyPotty]

I had a severely herniated disc and had surgery in May of 2023. It’s November 2023 and some of my sciatica came back. These simple excercises along with walking a treadmill at 15 degrees for 20 minutes a day (at a comfortable speed) har made it go from shooting pain to a dull ache, and now it’s pretty much nonexistent. These guys are life savers!

[@702Blunt]

I had surgery in 2020, and it's now beginning of 2024, and my sciatica came back, but it's now a different pain just different this time because my leg doesn't go to sleep but I could feel it in my ass. Hopefully, this heals.

[@kadijaish]

​@@702Blunt you have to learn in what causes it. Read Stuart McGill's work. Back Mechanic, Gift od injury, his podcasts...

[@lisov4575]

similar case here, except my sciatica came back 3 years after my MD surgery. What triggered it is a 9 hour long flight(sitting). I do notice that walking makes it better, but mornings when I wake up are unbearable. I can hardly stand long enough to brush my teeth and take a piss. Forget going #2. Did you end up getting another surgery or are you doing better?

[@OckyPotty]

@@lisov4575 I am still on the road to recovery but I’ve just been changing my lifestyle. There are days I feel 100% and there are days I’m kinda “ouchy”. I’ve been having more good days than bad days for sure! I keep doing my stretches every day and watch what I do. On my “bad” days the pain is a 3/10 and good days it’s a 0-1/10. Good luck!

[@AllThingsNew316]

@@lisov4575Yeah it sucks, 5 years of this sh*t, pain going down my legs again. Hard to brush my teeth everyday so I do it every other day, one day I brush my teeth, the next day I oil pull with coconut oil.

[@pinkfreud62]

I had two herniated discs I put up with for a few years - some days not too bad & others - painful. Finally got so bad I couldn't even put my foot down without it feeling like a blowtorch was being applied to my whole leg. MRI found one moderate herniated disc and one severe. My surgeon said therapy wouldn't help so I promptly had a micro discectomy. Felt so great to wake up in the recovery room with no sciatic pain! By evening, they had me up & walking down the hall & back. By next late afternoon, I went home. Had to wear a back brace for 6 weeks & told to walk at least 20 minutes a day to strengthen muscles. This was 25 years ago.

[@michaelbowley7584]

I’m looking at the same thing. I have a large herniated disc between L4L5 on the left side discectomy is suggested

[@25kronk]

​@@michaelbowley7584 I have had the micro like the previous man mentioned and same thing with me as soon as I was woken up in the emergency room I could feel the difference. The worst part of the surgery was the catheter coming out to be honest. LOL but everything else went smoothly and that was in 2006 I've had about three or four flare-ups but all fixed by the decompression machine, I've had two injections since 06 and have been able to play a semi-professional sport coach kids Athletics and be active

[@michaelbowley7584]

Unfortunately mine is a large herniated disc between L4 and L5 one chiropractor says he rates his patients from a 1 to 6 scale 6 being surgery but told me I was a 4 to 4.5. But surgeon is recommends discectomy to get it taken care of any thoughts??

[@pmz1976]

Did you also have the mind numbing constant foot pain? How long did it take to go away?

[@CarlosDiazAustralia]

​@@pmz1976I have had it for 4 weeks, it's reducing I think

[@masonsjax]

Eureka! This is an old video, but it contains the one tidbit that led to my back healing. My stubborn bulging disc would not stop aggregating the nerve. McKenzie presses were not really helping. The inversion table felt good, but as soon as I was upright, the pain got much worse than before. The secret was a towel under my pelvis while in banana roadkill position. Just a little tweak to the angle of my pelvis and there was instant improvement from the first press up! After two years of looking for a solution, this stretch reduced my pain from excruciating to barely noticeable in a few days! Thank you for the tip that saved me!

[@pnwmotocross]

Literally just laid down on the dirt floor at work and was able to do a full arm extension press 5 times. Instantly felt relief!!! This is amazing!!

[@AngDevigne]

I haven't been able to walk all week and that last excercise took the pain out of my hip for a little while. I'm crying now thank you guys for posting this.

[@goonervillegonad3662]

how are you now?

[@AngDevigne]

@@goonervillegonad3662 OMG thank you for this! I am doing so much better due to an intense physical therapy routine.

[@goonervillegonad3662]

@@AngDevigne Great to hear. Strengthening and physio is definitely the way. When I asked that question the other night I could hardly walk but my disc bulge has gone in considerably now and I’m walking around just fine. I was lucky.So it’s intense physio for me now to make sure that doesn’t happen again… I need to lift things in the correct manner every time too. That will also help! 👍🏼🙏🏼

[@suraj03-]

Which last excercise you are talking abt?

[@AngDevigne]

@@suraj03- the backbend pushup thingies

[@me-gb3pm]

I wish all Dr's were like these guys. Obviously they care enough about helping and fixing people they share exercises etc to help your self at home. Thank you

[@BobandBrad]

We are happy to help!

[@lewisjohn2597]

Love your videos and knowledge. One thing I will add is what mental state you are in can cause havoc if you already suffer from back pain. Stress is the worst cause for illness, injuries/sciatica. Try to keep the body moving, stay fit, eat healthy and try to have a positive outlook on life regardless of what is going on around you! Go get it!!

[@Elevated_Expressions]

Currently a few months into a back injury, herniated L5 S1, and I cannot stress this enough. I have good day mentally and I'm great. And the down days I'm just over it, it's not an easy thing to go through, while also battling the head noise of when or even IF it's going to be good again.

[@Fran_Tluanga]

Wow.. These two guys are upright and honest and funny. Many therapists dont4want to admit that there are cases beyond the scope of therapy

[@SDA0271]

Been suffering with Sciatica for nearly 1.5 months. It has gotten alot better over the weeks and only hurts when I'm sitting, but I finally had reached a standstill. Started doing the "push up" and at first the pain in my glute was horrible. After about 5 repitions, I noticed the pain was going away fast and my range of motion improved. By the 7th rep, I was able to push all the way up with barely anything in the glute. I went to 12. Gave it a rest for a few minutes then tried 12 again. The first 4 reps were a little painful in the glute, but went away by the 5th rep. Anyone trying this, if you can only go part way, do a bunch of reps only part way. Keep at it. Thank you for the video!

[@donatello9482]

How about now? Any update a year later

[@laurentiu8785]

Did you cure your sciatica?

[@johtojosef]

I'm a Doctor of Chiropractic and I absolutely love Bob and Brad! I've truly enjoyed watching their videos throughout the year and they truly have hearts of gold helping so many people find relief! Thanks for all your efforts, time and wisdom you two! 🙏😊❤

[@KATGrose]

Omg- Can I just say THANK YOU for being KNOWLEDGABLE & HONEST with people? & not waste their time?

[@toybarons]

These exercises are helping me. I do fall asleep a lot while doing them because the pain goes away. Gives me hope that the problem is getting better.

[@viniciuspimenteldosreis8868]

Are you better now?

[@Serpico198227]

I love the way you guys engage with your audience. It's nice too see a video where the camera is 10 feet away as opposed to a close up. I can sit back, relax and learn from you guys. Thanks for the videos.

[@lorileifer613]

I’ve gone to an orthopedist, acupuncturist and physical therapy here in NYC and no one told me about these extremely useful exercises!!! What is wrong with our system?? Thank you, Bob and Brad!!! ❤🙏

[@CarabnrFilms]

PT's are not robots and all think about low back pain differently. Perhaps seeing a PT that specializes in backs would help guide you down the right path

[@lorileifer613]

@@CarabnrFilms so years of training shouldn’t give them the knowledge of SI joint dysfunction vs. herniated disc? Or is that diagnosis supposed to come from the doctor?

[@meatballsub7176]

I guess the gift of this immense pain we are all suffering, is the gift of empathy. All 1.7K commenters know what this is like, and we are most likely empathetic to each other. But yeah, this is some GD horrible pain. Thanks to Bob & Brad.

[@newlifeinchrist313]

Amen

[@MissTXTee]

How are you doing 1 year later?

[@MEsfits]

I cant believe it, sciatica nerve pinched for 3 months, i did these exercises twice and the pain is gone!!! now hopefully my disc hernia heals for ever.

[@Pizzapredator051]

It is gone now.

[@BloominOnion1]

I bulged a disc in college, and it hurt horrendously and plagued me for months. Eventually it resolved. Every once in a while, it'll flare up if I do something extreme. Usually settles within a few weeks. Doing back hyperextentions on a Roman Chair was key to my recovery. Turns out, bulged discs are pretty common amoungst pro athletes. The NFL and NBA are full of players who have undergone treatment for them. Not a life sentence.

[@CSneedInc]

A roman chair? Where did you get one?

[@katiegirl33]

A Roman chair or an extension bench? Truly asking

[@BloominOnion1]

the terms are interchangeable from what I understand. @@katiegirl33

[@drewmoss007]

Speak for yourself , 10 years of chronic pain 4 operations on my L4/L5, L5/S1 with no end in site .

[@debragould503]

Thank you for your video. I am in the midst of my second bad bout with sciatica. First was about 15 years ago from shoveling snow and now from vacuuming a car. The morning after it happened I had to crawl onto the floor and lift myself up using a chair. Getting up from laying down, reaching down and sitting are the worst but with these exercises and time am improving every day! I feel so bad for people not finding improvement as the pain is no fun. Thank you again for your videos which are very helpful for diagnosing, learning exercises and knowing when to seek treatment.

[@annetttt]

Thank you guys so much, a bunch of these videos have benefited me, I thought I was going to have surgery but my quality of life has improved drastically, thank you

[@YesMrMrThisIsShe]

Thank you so much for making these videos. You guys are amazing. Your advice and teachings have helped so much with my sciatica. Makes me want to go back to school to become a physical therapist so that I can help others as well as learning how to properly take care of myself.

[@Peanut1973martine]

Yes this does I've learnt so much on physio over my time of sciatica just the gcse u need a A pass in science biology etc so even though we feel we could achieve a job in knowledge it's the grades that get in , I feel it should be course understanding for physio not grades more of us would train and help others and be in higher job paid

[@andyprayitna5875]

I have been having herniated disc and sciatica since 19 years old , now 23 , the pain come and goes because i know how to take care of my body (and hurt it , cause once healed i go back to play basketball and injured it again) , best tips that really helped me to feel no pain at all is only one thing , swimming breast stroke , dont do any other pose , just breast stroke , and try to swim atleast 30 minutes straight without stopping ( let your spine stay afloat for 30 mins ) everyday for 2 weeks , and tell me if it has helped you or not.. then watch lots of youtube , do exercise that helped reduce the pain, and not make it worse .. but no 1 are always , swimming non stop for 30 mins straight . Or more is better , one other tips are actually your sleeping position, like your bed hardness , pillow , spine pillow, and pillow on your legs, if every morning you wake up and feels more pain, you have to switch your sleeping style !

[@MsPants1632]

I’m pretty sure my mattress is killing me. I need a new firm mattress!! I’ve tried so many pillows and can’t find the right one. This is exhausting lol

[@adb259]

You guy's are awesome. I've been dealing with this exact pain for 3 mos now. These 3 movements and pillows for sleeping just gave me 3 straight hrs of solid sleep. Havent had that in months. Hopefully will continue to improve. Great information so helpful. I'm very grateful. Keep it going. Cheers

[@freestylebully4849]

I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃

[@derrickhenry6423]

I laid down on the pillow. I could feel my back relax and release. when i stood up after a few minutes. My leg doesnt feel weak and numb. Like it was gonna collapse before. Feels like the numbing tingling is gone from my thigh.

[@dadaprod3591]

Doing these stretches helped the pain go up to my right buttcheek it hasn’t radiated to my foot in a while this is helping tremendously

[@mi8los]

Let me save you time -The sign is if the exercises aren’t helping

[@veramariecano289]

Thank you so much - saved me time!

[@bekabeka71]

What's next then? Any possibility to avoid surgery

[@Donelomusic]

@@bekabeka71 i wonder the same, am trying my best to do exersise everyday to avoid surgery on my C5-C6-C7

[@Jack-rk7jc]

@@Donelomusic an epidural shot might be what you're looking for

[@mozammilshadan9447]

My man

[@wendyknotts362]

Second time in 2 years with sciatica. MRI with contrast showed arthritis on facet of L5 rubbing against S1. Went to ED they sent me to Neurosergeon who being smart had ordered standing back x-rays before I saw her. I will be having surgery for L4 L5 S1 to be fused. My lower back is very unstable, so I must go through this! But I believe in the power of prayer, and I know that God has got this!!!

[@ali_cat024]

I wish I could see you guys for help, I’ve tried so many different things, but it doesn’t help my back. I keep trying what you guys show, and I am beyond grateful for what you do. You guys are awesome

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you !

[@vasileiospetropoulos2046]

Νίκος Καζαντζάκης nikos kaza tzakis is a Hellenic (GREEK) GR. very famous writer. I am so happy that u mentioned. So proud for you guys. I really love you.

[@thaddeus1519]

Your giving me hope and I was quite stressed and depressed an hour ago. Thanks.

[@barbatosrex6949]

Me an you both Im 23 an got an MRI turned out I got herniated discs But aye we got this stay strong!

[@kathleenmonsegue9700]

@@barbatosrex6949 I have herniated discs too, like three of them.

[@reidmalachi-fanau4799]

Im also 23 with a herniated disc it doesn't hurt to bend sit or stand the only thing at night it's hard to sleep with the knot like tightness in my back

[@barbatosrex6949]

@@reidmalachi-fanau4799 ive been seeing a specialist an we’ve been doing back decompressions it has made a world of hurt disappear for me I can sleep walk sit run with ought feeling an pain however I’m still kinda crooked but that should work out through time

[@lisataylor5973]

Thank you for these videos on sciatica honestly I’ve been in so much pain and noticed a massive improvement in two days of doing these

[@mercymenjo3727]

This two men are amazing I didn't know what what happening to my leg until I found them . Keep up the good work and God bless you

[@AdamDThomas]

This video is 2 years old. I am just watching it because I have a pinched nerve in the back. This is very helpful and I am glad to have found you guys. You earned a sub!

[@nagu50111]

I'm 17 and recently went to the doctor and because I do dance, they just told me it's a good way to stay active but to avoid bending ( I thought this applied to bending forward and backwards) this is a lot more information on how to possibly improve my sciatica in my right leg and lower lumbar pain as well as my herniated disc. So thank you! Let's hope things go well!

[@sheenzhang5091]

Did you get better?

[@freestylebully4849]

I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃

[@smith2186]

@@sheenzhang5091 how are you feeling now?

[@woofers46]

The stretch where the patient lies on the tummy and arches upwards is a game changer for me. I have watched many sciatica videos and non of the stretches did much to alleviate my pain. Your video has improved my day to day pain management in more ways than I can explain. Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@freestylebully4849]

I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃

[@Adrian-wd4rn]

@@freestylebully4849 If you have a disk bulge, it'll never heal up. You just deal with the pain when it comes back, and it will. Maybe not as bad as the first time (took me 3 solid months to go back to normal), but it stays with you. Now i'm going through my second bout of it, but I'm healing up after 4 days or so.

[@freestylebully4849]

@@Adrian-wd4rn thanks for responding how big was your bulge mine is 4.4 millimeters

[@gailresources3970]

You two are the best. I’ve been using many of your techniques getting relief from an SI joint issue and I’m a lot better. Many thanks!!

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

I haven’t seen their videos for the si joint and I think that’s where mine is coming from.

[@Local_p_]

How’s your s1 now pal

[@jovannakevorkian9686]

These guys are great. I’ve had problems for thirty years I play basketball twice I hurt my back I couldn’t get in the car without sweating pain and I couldn’t turn the key ignition without help from Jesus. I laid up for 6 weeks first three days I used to piss in a cup then going to the toilet was intolerable for about 3weeks each time in went bad. After 6 weeks I started walking a little then eventually shooting FT’s then playing after about 2 months. But it’s always tight and different levels of pain for the last 30 years I am now 65 and still fighting with the Lord helping me with each step I 🙏 continuously. Keep fighting. God bless.

[@goldenbeltroofingexteriors8270]

Bob!!! Brad!!! I just tried these exercises in this video & my lower back feels amazing! I don’t walk around making funny faces anymore! You guys are great! I know that I will have to continue to do this to keep the results. Thank you so much

[@joemug4079]

Liar

[@georgec8210]

It's his cousin's. There advice is so basic. Every physio advices this to centralize the pain. It could work maybe 20% chance.

[@truthmatters4ever247]

All therapy does it manage the pain. I spent over a thousand buck at a spine clinic. Sure when I went every day the pain diminished. As soon as I said I ain't spemdin no more money the pain came roaring back. Haven't been able to work for over 5 months. When I ice my back it helps but if I try to do much manual labour my back locks up. Nothing left to do now but get surgery done in Germany hopefully. Tears me up when I can't hold my daughter for more then 5 minutes. These guys need to be more honest and say if your disc ruptured eventually you will be on the operation table. That's fact.

[@coltoncyr2283]

@@truthmatters4ever247 man I feel your pain. I've been crying for a whole day because I feel useless and can't help my wife with our kids. I feel horrible and I can barely walk and I just want to hold my baby girl so bad!! 😢😢 Chiropractor visit soon. Really really hope this goes in a good direction.

[@girlsixdiva]

@@coltoncyr2283 how did the chiropractor visit go?

[@lisathomas1622]

Oh thank god... I do get relief from some of these. I cannot believe how much it hurts and how long it’s lasting. Sheesh. Thanks for your very helpful information. Not having insurance sucks and you two help fill the gap.

[@mauritiusdunfagel9473]

Your relationship is like that between two teenage guys who are best friends. Very nice.

[@muhammadhossain9157]

Bob and Brad, I was suffering from disc herniation for more then one year now. Last month it started to go down to the legs and its so painful. Your videos helped me alots. It realy worked for me. Still lot to recover from. Just love your videos. Thanks alot guys.

[@MarceloChipana]

How are you now bro

[@bruno0_u]

I wanna know too bro how you been

[@AllThingsNew316]

Are you still alive bro?

[@semiauto3148]

I had herniated disk between l4 and l5 and pretty bad sciatica. I got 2 pain blocks and started stretching, and also using a rolled up towel behind my back when I drove. And eventually my disk healed itself….feel much better now! And no more sciatica… Thank you God!!!! And all the videos that helped me along the way…these guys are awesome. Used some of their techniques which helped also.

[@nwanzejoyitohan5812]

Did you have knobbly too? If yes how did you go about it because I have knobby under my left foot. Thanks in advance for your response

[@semiauto3148]

@@nwanzejoyitohan5812 not sure what knobbly is ? Could you explain what that is.

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@semiauto3148 are you okay now?? How much time did it take to recover??

[@seandalt]

I love how they use a physical poster board instead of just editing text in lol

[@jakem9519]

Quality

[@VndNvwYvvSvv]

Make a board once, or edit every video. Plus they're old, but it's ok

[@plothaki]

It's a nice touch

[@jmluc90]

Wait, you can do that??? 😜

[@AereForst]

They probably started using those “smartphone” things just a few months ago.

[@rnunezc.4575]

Thank u so much! I just put a pillow like u showed under my belly watching the show with head up on elbow support and wala!..my pain reduced immediately..! I have sciatica for years..low numbing back leg pain comes and goes..thanks again so much

[@belindawallace4025]

Thankyou from Ireland 🇮🇪 two decent , genuinely helpful lads 👍

[@bekabeka71]

Because Ireland has the worst doctors and surgeons with minimum help other than tablets

[@annadempsey1829]

@@bekabeka71 true

[@karinamadeus6418]

I often recommend your videos to my patients. So informative and easy to follow. thanks a lot.

[@RT038]

My goodness guys you may just help me 2 weeks of work I'm running out of options if any of these ideas work you have made me happy I can get my life back to normal. I can only walk a few steps then I need to sit down so frustrating. I hope one of these methods work may god bless you both on KZbin from Australia

[@dashmarlowe8210]

I never knew for sure if I had a sciatica or a fractured hip. I saw the vid of yours where you said if you cant walk on your heals then its a sciatica. I was amazed to find out that my painful leg could not support my raised foot when I was on my heal. It just flopped back down to the ground. At least now I know and I'm committed to heal myself. Thank you for sharing your skill set with us.

[@misslulu7624]

Wow good to know!

[@camajfiberarts]

As a physical therapist, I can tell you it was my iliopsoas ( I don't have a herniated disc) and it took WEEKS of the correct exercise, and muscle inhibition to see improvement. But with that said, prone took away the sciatic pain, and with continued daily positioning I was able to centralize the pain. But the big key is, as these guys know, is it takes diligence in positioning daily in your pain relieving position to reduce nerve irritation. Great vid guys

[@anshikarana5252]

Can you please elaborate about what you did. I've been having pain around front hip flexor and my psoas seems to be really weak doesn't fire properly.

[@pamelanordland6298]

I’m suffering with Sciatica now and for the last 2 months. I’m doing the exercises you suggested and I feel momentary relief with some of them; I’m relieved to know that it may be a good sign. I just had an MRI today. The reason I’m writing is because of your teaching on how we hurt our lower backs even when picking up something lightweight like a pencil. Your suggestion to bend our knees is a good one but I have bone on bone knees and cannot stress them like that. I was playing ball with my new puppy and realized I was picking up the balls the wrong way, soooo I borrowed my mother’s “grabber” and it worked perfectly! I’m so happy I wanted to share. Now if I drop anything I use the grabber to pick it up!

[@ilemraz]

how is your sciatica now?

[@user-ys7ur5em1k]

How are u going now?

[@freestylebully4849]

I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃

[@pamelanordland6298]

@@freestylebully4849 Hi. I’m not completely healed and I’m fairly sure my L4/L5 discs are still herniated but my pain is managed with epidural steroid injections. My last injections were about 18 months ago and I only have occasional pain in my legs not back and usually after weight resistance workouts.

[@freestylebully4849]

@@pamelanordland6298 thanks for replying

[@ddtuss2585]

I had it for years. MRI showed dried up discs. I could only sleep in a recliner. I am pain free now. Changed jobs. Got a better chair at work. Slow walks and long stretches, chiropractors and acupuncture. Being hyper aware of how I sit and sleep and posture to train myself to stay in safe positions really worked.

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

How are you now??

[@ddtuss2585]

@@Preeti-lw9jc my back never hurts

[@ddtuss2585]

@@Preeti-lw9jc 59 and pain free

[@nanlebou8576]

My ankle and foot pain didn’t start till they sent me to pt. Swimming or walking in water has really been the best exercise so far.

[@vivienszabo8328]

Same with me... After Physiotherapie it was worse

[@bountzee]

I kept having low back pain and doing aggresive hamstring stretches which offered only temporary relief and then the pain would come back again. Today I started doing standing lumbar flexion and the pain immediately centralized to one point. I just can't believe it. The difference is night and day. No more hamstring stretches and slouching on the armchair from now on. Thanks Bob & Brad for the help you've been offering for free for years.

[@contrivational7470]

Injust wanna say thank you both so much for what tou guys do by providing free information to self treat. Much appreciated and keep it up bob and brad! Peace and aupport from Australia

[@BobandBrad]

You are most welcome :) Thanks for the nice comment!

[@contrivational7470]

Bob & Brad keep up the spinal and jointcexcersises and and info truly helps people like me nlre than your may realise. Since i cant afford to visit a chiro or physio all the time it helps me heaps

[@labamba4799]

OMGwhizzboyOMG uu

[@waltermccall7741]

My sciatica is the result of cauda equina syndrome. I walked 3 miles this morning and about 2 1/2 miles into the walk my right sciatica began to burn from my waist to my knee ( I have very little feeling from knees to above my ankles and almost no feeling in my feet.). This banana exercise helped tremendously after about 3 minutes. It also helped my wife's hip pains. Thank you so much. Are there other exercises you would recommend? I try to be careful, but I refuse to accept the classic results of my condition. In April 2020 I could not walk and was in constant severe pain, 8 and above. I have not had surgery, I have had steroids injected and the leaking disk at l5 s1 has stopped leaking. There is always pain but it is manageable if I don't overdo things( I usually do). God bless you!!!!!

[@SealTeamRick]

You guys are great. Reverse hyper extension usually relieves my siatica

[@suzannecardoza8730]

Thank God for this video because I do have times when pain goes away. You guys give me hope with this video!

[@dortiz3006]

Wow I must say I wasn’t getting a little discouraged with all these videos and physical therapy. But after watching this one and actually putting it to use, I for the first time in 6 weeks have felt some type of relief from pain. Thank you so much.

[@CAPTINjacksparrow]

Love you guys! We should be so greatful for this information being available to us on the top of our fingertips.

[@dansykes4965]

*grateful

[@rinasoetandar7437]

Thank you guys.. That vid gives me hope that I can be healed 😀👍

[@digstreet1]

Place

[@kevinang5851]

These guys r great, shift thru a lot of misinformation and do the exercises that work for u. I treated my sciatic pain disc bulge thru these guys n others on KZbin. Took a year n a half . Believe me it works. I was in immense pain n thinking about ending my life, thats how bad it was.

[@AlignedHearts]

Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful content. Can anyone explain why it is good for the pain to move to the centre of the back? He mentioned it at 9:44!

[@msbutterflyz]

Tessa John it’s about centralization - the pain moves up and towards the actual injury rather than referred pain, down the legs etc. hope you are on the mend.

[@opinionatedape5895]

It is believed that a bulge or herniation creates more symptoms the further it strays from the vertebrae center. Nerves are arranged so that the portions closest to the midline of the body go to closer areas and portions farthest from the midline of the body go to farthest areas of the body. Example: The outer portion of the sciatic nerve will travel all the way to the big toe. The inner portion may only travel to the buttocks.

[@jameswatson1404]

You two legends have just saved me a fortune by educating me thanks bob and brad

[@realdwarf-hp5pd]

Can't believe I am just watching this for fun, these guys are too funny. Very educational for someone with a family member with these issues!

[@vegasaviation2243]

I herniated my disc while deadlifting. It popped and I fell to the ground in pain. Was out of the gym for about 3 months total. I immediately iced it for the first 72 hours. Took ibuprofen, and got as much rest as I could. The first 4-5 days were absolutely terrible. Agonizing pain! Couldn’t sit, crawl into bed, and I certainly couldn’t walk. However, around the 6th day, the pain had calmed down a little bit! I began walking again but by walking I mean tiny baby steps… if I took a large step it killed me. Began heat therapy then, and continued resting. Around a month later, I was able to crawl into bed and began walking a little better and fuller steps. Another month went by, and symptoms only improved more. Gradually, I could walk again like normal. Now the nerve still hurt… couldn’t stretch my legs fully without it hurting. That still continues to this day. But stretching and working out again has helped that pain subside a lot. Only time it hurts now is if I walk long distances. It will begin aching after I walk a while. But I just wanted to say you may feel serious pain, depression, and boredom while your disc is herniated. But please know the body is absolutely incredible and the disc will heal!!! You will be back in the gym I promise. Stay focused on recovery and the quicker you’ll be back. Edit: What helped me most with recovery is Epsom Salt baths. An absolute must.

[@nickboot5700]

What does the salt sir ?

[@vegasaviation2243]

@@nickboot5700 it helps with inflammation and soreness

[@CarlosDiazAustralia]

Thank you for your experience. How was the process of return to the gym after healed?🤔

[@vegasaviation2243]

@@CarlosDiazAustralia overall, the returning process was relatively smooth. After a full 3.5 months of injury recovery time, I could tell my body was ready to get back in the gym. My strength was still there which was great. The only thing that was difficult and still is to this day, is leg day and lower back workouts… the pain is certainly noticeable the next couple days after those. And I believe it’s nerve pain. However, a lifting belt became my best friend! That’s what gave me the confidence to lift heavy again. I wear it with every workout regardless the body part being trained. I will never workout without it again.

[@CarlosDiazAustralia]

@@vegasaviation2243 EXCELLENT!!!🏋️‍♂️🥰

[@brittanyw7751]

Omg it's literally 12am and one of those nights where I can find ZERO comfort in any slesp positions. I'm nearly in tears due to pain and frustration. It took a year to determine what may have been sciatica or something else to getting an MRI this week that confirmed two buldging disc. I usually put a rolled pillow under my pelvis or a pillow between my knees because I felt like that was something I always saw people do but found no relief. The pain brought me to youtube to find SOMETHING ANYTHING that will help. I swear laying on the double pillow vertically gave me relief immediately, as soon as I tried it I can feel the pressure, the pain, everything just easing up. I will take an improvement of any sort as a victory. I may get a good night's rest tonight. This video was so informational! I am also happy to know I may not be too far gone and there could be hope to correcting this issue. Who knew a short video would help with an issue I've been suffering with for 3 years! Just wanted to express a heartfelt thank you to you guys! - a grateful new subscriber!!!

[@coreywiley3981]

Going through the same thing here...not a single position to lay in w/o pain...I just end up sitting up in confusion because I'm so tired...my brain wants to sleep but the pain keeps me awake!! I've spent hours just shifting around every 30 seconds to minute from left to right to on my knees to on my back, then I put my leg in the air...everything hurts...I swear it is torture!!!

[@ABCTraveler-ol5oj]

@@coreywiley3981 tried yoga?

[@lanyburnett7966]

Hey Brittany, I just got my MRI results back a month ago. However, my pain is actually getting better. Believe it or not, if you obsess over doing sit-ups with an ab mat, your pain will get much better. Throw in some dead bug exercises and you will be good to go. It takes patience and you have to obsess over getting your core strong, but the pain will subside nearly instantly when you start doing sit-ups. You may need to do assisted sit-ups to start, but that’s totally fine. Hopefully this helps.

[@brittanyw7751]

@@lanyburnett7966 hey! I'm definitely a fan of dead bugs. I did stop doing sit ups, though. How long would you say it took you to notice the pain subsiding?

[@lanyburnett7966]

Brittany W I could tell the sit-ups were helping after about a week. The key it to make sure you do them on some kind of mat. I use a Rogue Wise Crack ab mat that works really well. I think it puts the right amount of pressure on your low back and discs while still engaging your core muscles. They were really painful at first and I had to assist myself doing them with using my arms under my legs. Now, I do minimum 400 every other day unassisted. Pain went from a 10 in November when I could barely role out of bed, to a 1 or 2 on the worst days now. I still have to be careful with deadlifts, but I am back to doing most exercises again. You really have to obsess with making your core stronger. That’s the key. Hopefully this helps! And if you’re curious, I have disc bulge at L5-S1 and at L4-L5.

[@victoriamundae2570]

I'm glad to have found you. I watch every morning (catching up). I've seen some improvement in pain. Not in the walking or sleeping yet, but the overall pain is starting to get less and less. Thank you!

[@missedplanet3279]

Bob and Brad the most famous physical therapist .. on the internet

[@freestylebully4849]

I just found out I have a L5 s1 disc bulge to the left. I have back pain when I sit but no leg pain. Do u have a disc bulge/ back pain or only leg pain. Also I only hurt when I sit not when I'm trying to sleep. Did you heal up completely? If so how long did it take and what did u do to heal ? Please help 😊🙃

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

@@freestylebully4849 how are you now??

[@MrPookiexL3oi]

I gave the sleep roll a try and purchased one. I cannot believe how much that has helped me with my lower back sciatic pain. I'm really glad to find this old video with Bob and Brad. Helped me tremendously with my lower back, I can sleep at night with this. Thank you for this video.

[@BobandBrad]

Great to hear! Thanks for watching. The Bob and Brad Team

[@America12412]

I blew my L5. backward..down both legs..no disc in back..Ortho cleaned up the pieces but have permanent nerve damage ..stretching is a way of life now.

[@mohamedhentour6244]

Hello. Please a I want a video of how we can sit when we have a herniated disc please

[@PaolaTourGuide]

I would like....

[@joeyfunk4327]

Great question! I cry every time I have to drive somewhere

[@mohamedhentour6244]

@@joeyfunk4327 Yeaah it is really hard when driving either short or long distance

[@petebarge9860]

I had to have surgery because my herniated disc was pressing on my sciatic nerve, that's why ya cant sit.

[@Eric42RandomVideos]

@@petebarge9860 post surgery were you able to get back to your old back strength levels?

[@williamsknowledgetruth6286]

I wish this type of information was available the first time I herniated a disk. If only I knew then everything I know now. What a difference 20 years of dealing with sciatica, degenerative disk disease, getting hit by a semi truck, and lots of painful days. I definitely wonder if I had been sent to a competent therapist in the very beginning if instead of having my pain come and go like a bad cold for years. If I had actually found exercises to strengthen the area I can’t say for sure it would have helped. I definitely know by the time I was sent. I was injured healed and repeat many times. To the point that I wasn’t able to do the therapy by the time I got the opportunity. To anyone on the fence about wether or not to do this. Take it from someone who’s lost there ability to do many things. Try it and don’t give up the worst thing that can happen is it won’t work. At least you’ll know you tried. Peace and Love

[@771blahblah]

I can tolerate the pain standing, some sitting at an angle, can not sleep at night. Hurts every sleep position.

[@milanbarac5832]

I haven't visited the doctor yet. I have similar symptoms of sciatica, but in my case I can sleep perfectly well, don't have much problem with sitting, but walking and standing are killing me.

[@Cabalina69]

Sleeping on my back with 1-2 pillows under my back/butt to push my pelvis upward takes all of my sciatic pain away. I wake up in the morning with no pain until I bend or sit wrong for too long.

[@ninagr9140]

Yeppp

[@williambrinkman2102]

try getting a low profile pillow, it will bend your spine less and may help a little, it’s worth a shot if you haven’t tried

[@771blahblah]

@@williambrinkman2102 will do, thanks

[@nsemble_9854]

Dear Bob and Brad....though I dont suffer from this, but I can feel how someone who suffered this and the way they are sharing their happiness after they recovered by using all your tips..... GOD BLESS YOU PEOPLE..... KINDA SENDING BY GOD TO SERVE HIS CREATIONS....🫶🙌 Love from Kerala, India 🇮🇳

[@earlmcinnis9695]

Thanks!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you so much. Stay well!

[@marwwatson7107]

Love these guys!! They have helped me so much with my sciatic pain!

[@janicecrose376]

They have helped me too. Bob and Brad are such a Great team. They really care @ helping our pain, and the entertainment is too funny at times.😁😂🤗

[@newyorknight]

Bob looks like a driver's ed teacher,and Brad looks like a cop. 😁😁😁😂

[@cathyc2665]

Brad's the short guy??!! 🤣

[@chepo44]

I say Bob is gym teacher and of cause cop lol

[@Youngone78]

Haha you are so right!

[@sandragomez190]

The tall one looks like Kevin Nealon from SNL

[@m0j0w0rking]

@@cathyc2665 yes -- is it just me or does Bob need a new hair look?

[@arod2435]

This helps for a few minutes ,it does not heal ur sciatica, but once you are healed , i would do this exercise to help strenthen ur low back.

[@susantitus6133]

Thanks for tips. I've had severe hip and sciatica pain.😢

[@michelleia1974]

I love these guys. They are very informative and I've used some of their techniques and with success. Then I started backsliding and resuming old movements that got me into the shape I was in and if course it came back. Currently working on making it go away again.

[@tiffsaver]

Thanks for all your videos, guys. I used many of them, especially for my recent knee replacement surgery, and your tips and information was invaluable. Once again, thank you for all your free healing advice. It is a blessing to many old folks like me :)

[@GrayLuna213]

Laying down or standing up doesn’t kill the pain for me. Sitting down hurts my tailbone, laying down I feel the sharp pain through my hips and leg, and standing or walking makes it even worse. Tried shots, therapy, acupuncture, you name it... living with the pain 24 hours a day is making me real depressed. I’ve been in this pain for 3 years now.

[@BobandBrad]

Have you seen a McKenzie Certified Physical therapist? This is my best recommendation. Google Bob and Brad, how to find a McKenzie therapist. This video will show you how to find one. I am sorry for your situation and wish you well soon.

[@Preeti-lw9jc]

Hope you get better and how are you doing now???

[@stephanielafferty7078]

Hey how are you now? Are you feeling better I hope?

[@jakewhoskate]

You guys have directly helped my sciatica and slipped disc

[@danhoag945]

Problem with the volume guys. I have to turn my device all the way up to hear you. Then an add comes on and blows me away with the high volume. Maybe look into this? Great video, Thanks!

[@nicksrandomviews1296]

Wow I just tried these exercises and I felt immediate relief and even felt like things in my back popped back in to place. Thank you guys so much!

[@Awen_newA]

How are you feeling now? 😀

[@AshleyBailey-no5li]

You guys are great! 😄 thanks for the tips! I have terrible sciatic nerve pain and you guys have made me hopeful that I can correct it on my own!♡

[@raulvallejo6155]

Do you do a certain stretch or take any all natural remedies.

[@raulvallejo6155]

I have to say are you doing good with all this 2020. I just wanted to chat if is OK.

[@bhanuprakashr2416]

Have you recovered

[@shawnpeters2196]

Did you correct it?

[@AshleyBailey-no5li]

@@shawnpeters2196 when I do the exercises regularly, yes. :)

[@VBHob]

You guys are hilarious and you make my painful days better. I come to you guys first time, everytime.

[@jodiz5901]

It's good to have a benchmark to know if the exercises are helping so that I don't make things worse while I wait for my PT eval. And they did help. Thank you.

[@carryon2197]

Bob n Brad thank you so much. Your excercise treatments have made such a positive change in my health. Heartfelt thanks.

[@MartinaAiadap]

You guys are great ! I am a twenty years old girl whit an herniation located L5 S1 and you videos are such a help ! Go ahead like this 🌷♥️

[@allaiearyan3344]

Same problem for me and same age

[@febbty7393]

Me too 😭 frustrations and depression killing me ☹️

[@febbty7393]

Im 22 yrs old

[@brownskynbeauty4]

Different age same problem.

[@brownskynbeauty4]

Febb Ty I can absolutely relate to those feelings.

[@joeblenkinsopp720]

Thanks for all you help your exercises are a big help. Been doing them for a week and definitely getting more mobility and less pain . Many thanks.

[@shirleyhughes9620]

Had large lateral hernia. A spinal fusion at L4&L5 area was performed. Today is six weeks post op and continuing to have same pain down left leg.

[@dianadaughterofthemosthigh2610]

Hang in there. It will get better. I had A Lamenectomy L4-L5 in 2001. Walk every day if you can.

[@HeatherVN_GOTH]

I pray for you guys! 🙏🏻😭🕊️ May God bless you guys!!

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you.

[@HeatherVN_GOTH]

@@BobandBrad You're welcome! Many blessings to you guys🙏🏻! 🕊️🫂🙂 In Jesus name!

[@sourcreamsanchez6012]

Thank you Drs. I have a low back spasm at the moment and the raised knee press up gives me relief! Thank you so much!! My pain is not going down my legs. Its just centered on the left side right above my hip

[@nikitasaville5422]

Hey, did you also do the press ups? It made my lower back worse after.

[@sourcreamsanchez6012]

@@nikitasaville5422 HI. Yes I did. I spoke with my chiropractor before doing anything.. The first days sucked but I'm fully recovered now.

[@nikitasaville5422]

@@sourcreamsanchez6012 Completely recovered? Like no pain at all and you can workout, bend etc? I'm actually seeing a physiotherapist since I'm in India and he's recommended some exercises. My body is taking a LONG time to recover and the exercises help but I continue to get back spasms.

[@sourcreamsanchez6012]

@@nikitasaville5422 No pain.. I can bend, jump, run.. Im back!! I workout in the mornings. Look into DDP Yoga. It helped tremendously. Good luck

[@nikitasaville5422]

@@sourcreamsanchez6012 great thank you! One last question, did you also have bulging discs?

[@drapedupTRiPdout]

I really appreciate people like you guys using your profession passionately. Im about to be 27 and have had pars defect on the left of my L5 since I was 17. I didn't get diagnosed till 24 and with 2 kids, so about 7 years. I had my L5 S1 fused and disc replacement on the 8th of August at the laser spine institute located in Oklahoma. Amazed by the post op I was able to walk out slowly (about 100 ft ) after the 6 hour surgery. The video you guys uploaded on the 7 signs sciatica something( i apologize I don't really remember the title but it has helped my sleeping and my mobile function around my house these past couple days. I was debilitated with numb tingling sharp pain from my hips down after 2 small falls I had couple weeks post op. Really wish I had you guys helping with the in patisnt physical rehab I'm starting in a couple weeks lol.

[@hannnn5048]

How have you been feeling lately?

[@megaexidor]

Yup that is one of many moves that gives me more wild pain. I've had my lower have go completely numb & when feeling comes back it's mind exploding I can't put words to describe how horrible the pain is.

[@dougthompson7339]

Ever get better????

[@megaexidor]

@@dougthompson7339 hey thanks for asking, I'm glad to say it's the same. I finished physical therapy on my neck then had one treatment on my lower back. Once I finished I could get an up to date MRI. It's been on hold thanks the the pandemic. I'm hanging in there B+

[@randydill409]

Cadule injection

[@ItsThatBoiMarz]

@@megaexidor how’s it looking ? Did you get better ? How long did it take ?

[@megaexidor]

@@ItsThatBoiMarz thanks for asking, after finally finishing physical therapy, then couple months later I saw a surgeon. He whent over my MRI's, then he did all the routine push pull bend around range of motion. After getting through that, He tells me, you shouldn't be able to do what you just did. I advise you to keep doing what you're doing & wait as long as I can. Then went over each section 4 herniated discs in my neck, two in my thorax, and now three that are herniated in low back newest disc to join the party is L5-S1, that was a year ago. Yes I'm still in lots of pain, my days are filled with standing, sitting & laying down. I now do 3 gentle full body workouts a week for range of motion & stability I'm pretty consistent with that, because if I don't keep it going if I don't pain really cranks up. Biggest helps I've been doing. Carnivore (diet) way of eating has take my full body arthritis way down from a constant 7 to a fluctuats 3 to 5 I'll take it. Yes cannabis is still, but only every night before bed still works great. This has been my holding pattern for 10 months. Yes it hurts always, I have managed to bring pain down from always raging to a smaller roar. Years ago I would have laughed at myself over what I'm writing. I had to get my head around what realistic improvement or betterment can look like. 3.5 yrs I've kept the weight off. 2.5 years off opioids, 1yr off SSRI's those things are straight evil and did nothing for pain & Messed my head up, thought process & memory loss, I think I'm almost back in the head. Yes I'm still here. I want to encourage you & whoever reads this, to endure.

[@awsuta]

Thanks guys .. I'm from Indonesia and you guys have helped me a lot with my back pain ... keep it up guys .. again thanks 👍

[@shawnlee7022]

Hey guys , I'm Shawn 59 years old 60 in Feb! Had l-4 ,l-5 laminectomy in 1981 ! Now scaitica is radiating from left hip to knee to ankle constantly ! Def stenosis , disabled 22years ! Is there surgery hope ! Scared of harming nerve ! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! BAYVILLE NY

[@alexwillmore5033]

Thank you chaps. I‘be been suffering with terrible sciatic pain for the past 2 months. The pain gets so bad that I can’t get a full night sleep and wake up at around 3am every morning from the pain. I now do these as part of my 3am morning routine and whereas I’m by no means pain free, these exercises really really help settle the pain a great deal. I have an MRI booked to investigate but I wanted to thank you for all your videos. They are a tremendous help. For me it’s the ‘half press ups’ that really help. Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@augen8819]

How are You doing now

[@alexwillmore5033]

@@augen8819 I had to have a discectomy in the end. Turned out to be a large hernia on my lower spine pushing against the sciatic nerve. Still have back pain there from time to time but the sciatic pain has gone. Still remember these being a life saver at 3am

[@augen8819]

@@alexwillmore5033 how Long did You treat it conservativly? Did You have muscle weakness?

[@yaaasare-nyarko4501]

You guys have saved me from physical therapy.!