Top 13 Treatments That Make Sciatica Pain Worse

[@sheilasammy4511]

Thanl you very much Dr. David i tried a chiropractor, a physio therapist and the sciatica was getting worst. Now i know the exercises were not a plus for me. I am just doing the 5 stretches you gave and is feeling a lot better. Less pain in the night and getting out of bed. You are a blessing to me. God bless you as you strive to help others.

[@mechanic87dvm]

Awesome 👌

[@ChicagoChris89]

GEEZ! Some of these I did except for surgery. No wonder the pain was worse and didn't help. Never again.

[@irenecleary4516]

Absolutely everything you are saying is so true. I have tried all these bad exercises and found out the hard way.

[@lululove6175]

Gabapentin and Lyrica are horrible medications

[@susanhart5551]

I was told to do all these and still have bad pain,so will not do them anymore,thank you for letting us know,

[@eierdiebs6388]

Thanks for your last point. There are still to many operations done on that, instead to concentrate first on the hip, pelvis and don’t forget the thoracic spine.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Exactly Eierdiebs, fixing the root cause will help avoid surgery.

[@carolpastorino8208]

The pain is intense it comes and goes. When I did one of your recomended exercises I felt a warm sensation going down my leg and relief. Its that ok

[@edwardkloskowski678]

Almost every exercise you mentioned I do . So what can you do at home to help yourself.

[@vonheise]

He has videos for what TO do, however I have not seen them lately.

[@sallypeters909]

There are a couple videos listed in the Description section (part of the title). After the title, click “more” and scroll down for the videos.

[@noelliechengkaion8541]

Thank you Dr for all your in depth clarification on wrong exercises

[@overcomingpain]

REALLY GREAT VIDEOS. I have learned alot! Will be sharing them. Thank you.

[@leeyanghui6866]

God bless u...Wonderful n kind of u to give such truthful advice...Thk u❤

[@CheriAlli]

Omg. So is yoga a bad idea?! Most of the bad exercises you have mentioned are my yoga moves. How do you feel about chiropractors? Most of the time, when this happens to me, I go to a chiropractor and by adjusting my hip and back it gets better. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@ScottYdo]

What about nerve flossing? Can you over do it with flossing.?

[@robhruska7611]

Thank you so much for your great sciatica videos. I think you are the only one i have heard talking about the sciatic notch and the si getting locked up. I have MS and bad muscle imbalances as a result. I have had 2 chiropractors tell me that the right side (painful side) of my Si joint is locked up and because of my ms my left side is very weak. To complicate things more my MS cause spasm on my left side that pull on my pelvis and cause extreme pain! I am currently on narcotics and trying to transition to gabapentin for pain, i am on baclofen to try and manage my spasm but that drug causes weakness and unfortunately most movements cause my spasms to flare up. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I have been struggling with this worsening over the last 2 years and it is now at an extreme level. Thank you again for such great content. 🙏🙏🙏

[@noziphomngoma469]

Oh my god what to do now for been doing these im always in pain😢

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Nozipho! Sorry to hear that you have been doing these exercises that are making your sciatica worse :-( we have some great content to help with this if you are interested in learning more. Here is a link: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@bendanglaozk7789]

Can you suggest the proper exercise for sciatica pain and proper proper posture for the same problem please.

[@Don_0089]

It's worst when you have spondylolisthesis 😢

[@norabool2741]

Then what are the right exercise for sciatica?

[@ΒαγγέληςΜακρής-ι2δ]

You are very helpful! These are exactly the exercises that made worse my sciatica problem. I had a repertoire of 10 exercises from my therapist and when I finish them it was getting worse! I decided each day to move one that i felt it was doing bad to me. There were at least 4 of them. Exactly those that you propose to avoid. It wasn't easy to decide because i should have all my senses alert . Furthermore it was proposed to me from my therapists and thought of them as experts! Unfortunately they are not so close to my sciatica problem as i thought initially. Thanks for all this help. Blessed you.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi [e-mail], we are so sorry that you are suffering from sciatica and that you had been misguided into making your symptoms worse 😔 We hear this more often than not. We are glad that we have been able to provide you with some useful information! Below will be a link to our entire sciatica playlist: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. Inversion Tables can also be very beneficial to sciatica symptoms. We have a video discussing how it can be used for back pain. We highly recommend researching Inversion Tables to see if it might be a good option for you. “Is an Inversion Table Helpful for Back Pain?” kzbin.info/www/bejne/oGeUeqB9hsl5iq8 Thank you for your kind words! We hope this information is helpful! Please keep us posted on your progress 🙌🏽

[@carolpastorino8208]

I have herniations on my lower disks and on my neck

[@mariah1439]

Me too

[@dorisberonilla3569]

Is walking good for sciatica?

[@albinavaz7210]

Is cycling okay for sciatica?

[@omorikayoko]

I love your channel and I'm a subscriber. I do Feldenkrais and your channel. I did not know why people who recovered from sciatica were putting out videos saying these very exercises like figure 4 and pigeon pose helped them get better. Maybe their problem was about muscles and not nerve. Feldenkrais has been helpful to be aware of habitual patterns of movement. But I love Dr David's very thorough and knowledgeable videos.

[@catherinenababi1785]

It's too painful from my hip to thigh to leg my job is a sitter job I sit 8hrs q night what can I do, I have not worked for 5days it's too painful my back of thigh and leg are to painful my lower back is worse, I need help it's killing me I have tall all pain killers what else can I do it's too painful I can't work and can't sleep either

[@teresablack4771]

In your back programs one of the exercises is sit ups. ????

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Teresa, to answer your question: Yes! We explain in detail how to perform situps and what the appropriate progression is. If you're interested, here is a link to the 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Program: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health

[@jodishayer8185]

I work in a warehouse, we pick up 30 lb boxes all day. Is there anything I can do to help relieve the pressure and pain of my sciatic nerve? Time off isn't an option.

[@frankvanderzalm6630]

I am currently being treated by a chiropractor for sciatica as well as hip bursitis. She has a laser technician on staff as well. I've been getting laser treatment for both problems. I hope it helps. Added to the treatment though is a series of exercises my chiropractor sent me. Included are the first two you highlighted as being harmful ie pigeon pose and the stretches. I guess I should refrain from the stretches

[@piyushkanthak1087]

Is the chiropractor helpful for sciatica?

[@frankvanderzalm6630]

@@piyushkanthak1087 Yes. So far so good but I've included getting laser treatment at her office. I think that's the better way. My chiropractor uses a process of chiropractic care called Proadjustor. Check it out online. No physical hands on cracking of the joints.

[@daveshah2]

I am 35, mri shows disc compressed at l5 s1,pain sharp pain through calf, can u pls pls help as i m having this problem from 4:months

[@sanjayr8371]

Ok everything is good but what should we do for the sciatica? Can u explain the remedy

[@RosalinaRago]

That s a vry good ways excercises thanks,God blss,gd luck

[@priyadarshipatnaik1160]

Thanks a ton

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Most welcome Priya!

[@juliegarcia6807]

Oh my gosh! What can I do? Every exercise here I have been given and my back is worse.

[@zureyaodula5348]

Your new info saved my life and gave me good night's sleep ❤

[@carolferguson6347]

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you a million times over.

[@annshenton119]

Thank you your advice is working for me Scott uk

[@myriamgennaoui3995]

I think you are absolutely right I have a sciatica problem and these exercises used to relieve my pain for few hours only Ultimately I had to undergo surgery to get rid of my problem

[@skbhat5734]

Hi, I'm having the slip disc, how was your condition? I have s1 nerve compression, it's around 3 months

[@MukeshKumar-jo3jl]

​@@skbhat5734 probably due to covid vaccine

[@JosephineNabakooza]

So sorry dear

[@piyushkanthak1087]

Hey, how's your condition now?

[@Ilona-o3f]

Your advice is brilliant 👍🙏

[@Ilona-o3f]

Interesting 🤔 will watch it in the morning

[@jz6184]

So true very good information thank you

[@MetroStitcher]

Thank goodness for you! Def the best on KZbin.

[@rianaleroux7618]

Advice after fusion?

[@maryadamson7375]

Thanka🥰

[@brucekashiwagi8431]

Thank U so much for the info!!

[@payalk7590]

😂😂😂😂so you advised don't do anything. because all those stretching most of the qualified physio asks to do.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Payal, we have a few videos addressing our recommendations of how to manage sciatica effectively. Here is a link to our playlist in case you are interested learning what we recommend: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@gretchenwisor8305]

Can a sciatica last continuous for years

[@shivani7645]

Thank you for the video, I am a dancer and very active full time working human who do not want to quit on my health I have been going through problem since 16 months , pain started from left foot moving upwards now spreading in other foot and lower back, currently on high dose of gabapentin, did all kind of medication, podiatrist to ortho to spine specialist who wants me to take epidural,therapist seems to do trial and error, recently got my MRI done mild l4 L5S1 , do you do tel health for advice or care can you pls guide me

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Shivani! We are saddened to hear about the amount of pain you are dealing with, we can only imagine the limitations it has placed on your life over the past 16 months. It must be extremely difficult to get around as you mentioned that the pain is spreading. We are not able to accurately suggest what might be helpful for you as we don't know the extent of your diagnosis or know what has contributed to this issue. We highly recommend a Virtual Consultation service with one of our experienced doctors. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ We hope to hear from you soon! 😄

[@vonheise]

Already subscribed... I have full spine arthritis but almost constant pain in my lower back. I have two naturally fused vertebrae. My left leg sciatica goes away when sitting, is mild when in bed, but manifests itself when standing or walking for more than a minute. The pain is weird as it is a numb but painful feeling. My big toe stays numb all the time, but the rest is only when standing. I have a friend who is just the opposite, he has to stand up to relieve his pain. I am 77 and have not tried physical therapy, and wonder if Medicare will cover it?

[@stenmj]

Medicare will cover it. I'm 72 and have done PT for my sciatica pain.

[@dalovelee666]

I feel my sciatica is so unbearable and at a loss what to do everyone of those movements I have tried and had no idea I was making it worse. WTH can make the pain stop?!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Dalove! We are terribly sorry about the unbearable pain you're dealing with, we know how limiting it can be when trying to get along with your day - we know it can be quite frustrating. Here are some exercises we would suggest doing that could potentially help in relieving some pain, here they are for you: "Top 5 Exercises That Help Get Long-Term Pain Relief From Sciatica" kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoG3fqmdnJ6Jrdkfeature=shared Also, here's more info on sciatica pain for you: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We wish you the best on the road to recovery!🙌

[@andreac.1350]

I read comments to look for solutions when I'm in pain, so here's to that person: I'm a massage therapist and the only thing I've found that has worked 100% of the time is a blanket of cups on the entire low back and glutes for 20 minutes. Decompresses the tissue. Takes 1-2 sessions. My chiropractor sends his sciatic patients to me when the adjustments aren't helping. Previous to figuring out the cupping treatment, I had sciatica. I could only sleep on my couch for 90 minutes at a time, but only if I was lying prone (on my belly) with my spine in extension (upper body propped up on cushions) and one leg bent out to the side. Standing was the only other relieving position. Starting week 5 of sciatica, I took homeopathics for tissue and nerve trauma and that is what finally calmed down my irritated sciatic nerve. It slowly subsided and was mostly gone 10 days later.

[@sripathiramasamy8113]

Did you take homeopathic medicine

[@rubyfaisal8736]

What is blanket of cups?

[@andreac.1350]

@@rubyfaisal8736 Cups all over the back and glutes for no more than 20 minutes. That's if you've done cupping before. You should try a few minutes first if you've never tried it, but your cupping practitioner would know that.

[@Meawmeawwoof]

Awsome

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thanks aj! :-)

[@rashmikumarrastogi354]

Thank you ❤

[@skbhat5734]

Then what should we do?

[@chrispatton1954]

Yes,,,what can you do?

[@sallypeters909]

There are a couple videos listed in the Description section of this video (part of the title). After the title, click “more” and scroll down for the videos. There are more videos of sciatica exercises, too… sometimes I can find the list, but today the list is eluding me.

[@creatiffy]

What exercises can we do ??

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey there, we have a great playlist available for exercises and stretches that should help with sciatica pain. Here is a link in case you are interested in learning more: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@naomieadair5635]

Both meds he mentioned are used for seizures too. So are most nerve meds used to treat seizures??

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Naomie! Great observation! And the general answer would be yes! They both seek to target the nervous system and slow down or limit the nerve conduction.

[@naomieadair5635]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy oh my gosh! Thanks for the quick response! Yesterday, I literally just had to take a medical leave of absence bc of my issue. I can’t tell if it’s sciatica, stenosis or both? CAN it be both?? It has gotten to the point that even getting up from a prone position hurts my ENTIRE leg. My hip, thigh, hamstring, knee joint and calf all the way to my foot. I also can’t lay flat on my back I have to kind of it a little more weight on the left bc if I Kay flat and the pressure is on my right my leg will spasm. Also, are there any nerve pain meds that can be bought over the counter m? Or are they all prescription?? Nothing I’ve been given has done much to reduce the pain. PLEASE HELP ME😫😩😭

[@lesterjohnson6861]

Is it a good thing to drink anti inflamation to help pain?

[@Mary-f6b9l]

What kind of drinks is considered anti inflammation, please and thanks

[@starseed45]

Absolutely fantastic video. Can't thank you enough 😊

[@cheryldodge4920]

I’m a massage therapist and a yoga teacher and I understand what you are saying however I find that a blanket diagnosis of sciatica isn’t always really sciatica at all and several of the options you are blanket labeling as BAD do indeed help low-back pain. This video will scare people into not trying to help themselves feel better, l really like your advice and videos so I’ll also encourage you to share what you recommend people DO in a positive way to help empower them to self care within your scope of practice, a yoga therapist can give yoga to treat pathological issues and massage therapist also can and do take specialized training to treat pathological issues within their scope of practice just like you. Don’t teach people that spa therapist don’t know what they are doing. I have successfully helped thousands of people many of which called their low back pain sciatica and I work in a PT clinic and a spa. ✌🏻

[@carolpastorino8208]

Actually he is really right. There is another video teaching other exercise that really helped me with my chronic pain .

[@Salamander60]

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[@catfishm.1361]

Could my sciatica be from bad hip arthritis alone instead of disk in lower back? My back hurts lower left side and down the whole left leg. Dr. Has not ordered an MRI yet. Been through one round PT that didn’t do anything for pain. And one cortisone shot in hip that only helped hip for a month. Am on gabapentin, only thing that helps get me through the worst nights. It’s been three months⁉️❓

[@vikasgarpha5871]

Your streches are also causingbpain in nurves