Why Sciatica Happens and How to Fix It!

[@dorothymcmahon9995]

I have never felt pain like that. It has calmed down a lot. Been since around Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for this. Happy New Year to All of You and Your Lived Ones.

[@beckyf2024]

You 3 are such a huge blessing!! Thank you and Happy New Year!!

[@amandariddiford2549]

Thank you for this video and all you others. You have been a wonderful presence in my family. Helping my mum with her hip fracture, my knee issues and back pain. ❤ Hope 2025 sees you get all your heart desires 🎉

[@CarrieJo5916]

I see you've updated this. Pray for me they work. I've had a pinched sciatica for 6.5 years

[@sarahrickman6609]

Prayer went up.

[@CarrieJo5916]

@sarahrickman6609 Thank you

[@janicethrasher4003]

it sucks sooo bad, I know.

[@CarrieJo5916]

@@janicethrasher4003 praying for you too 🙏🏻

[@grandmajan6]

@@CarrieJo5916 it’s unbelievable pain. Most definitely praying

[@lucasvitoriano5570]

Happy new year, Bob, Brad and Mike :)

[@yuyulimaster]

dealing with sciatica since August and i am in pain thank u so much

[@2675142]

I’ll pray for you. It hurts. 1st time, physical therapist helped me. 2nd & 3rd time, had to take Prednisone and do therapy

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching, we hope this helps!

[@JoyceParker-y7l]

I will definitely try these. I would love to see more on sciatica.

[@MarianneParejko]

Thank you! Wishing a healthy new year to all!

[@Littlelavenderfox]

I had severe sciatica for 8 years. Couldnt sit, lay in my bed, sit in a car, do any lower body exercise or even body movements/exercise, bike, so so much. The pain was extreme and my life was VERY affected by it. Suddenly, after 8 years, the pain went from a constant 8, to a 3!? I could sit, sit in a car, lay in my bed, even exercise a little. It was amazing! This was in spring 2024. Suddenly the pain is back.. I am sitting in my couch at the moment and it is so so painful!! :( I did a bit of running and more intense cardio on the stairmaster and incline treadmill - I think this is what triggered it, especially the running, even though I didnt run more than 6-7 times in total. I am heartbroken its back.. The pain gets so severe my body starts shaking, and I get this extreme restlessness in my body, where I constantly have to move. I am going to try all these things and more to hopefully go back to the state my body was in just 1 month ago :(

[@sarahrickman6609]

I was in severe pain and here in my memory foam bed did the stretches. I actually tried the kneeling exercises and stretched and it felt good. Bob and Brad talked in one older video about posture and so I'm working on that and sucking in my belly. It felt pretty good actually because earlier tonight at Walmart, I was near tears. I'm very sore though. I'm saving this video for later use.

[@heatherh3457]

Hip flexor stretch is amazing for my ankylosing spondylosis. I put a yoga mat on my coffee table which gives me the firm but padded surface needed. I go from not being able to stand upright with intense pain to being upright, quite functional and with minimal pain with this simple stretch. Hurts like madness while doing it but it is so effective. Shoulder hanging bar gave me complete relief from years of shoulder pain. Thank you so much for the great service your videos provide to relieve pain.❤

[@deborahswart1718]

Thank you 2. Happy New Year!

[@dodgegirl011]

Happy new year, Bob, Brad and Mike!!!

[@momzilla7752]

Love the broom stick stretch. Helped immediately!

[@degz1s]

Bob! Am so very glad to see you! God bless you and a happy new year!

[@lynnstillwell2]

I've done that one at the end of the bed with one leg up, then the other leg (tip #2). It did away with my SI inflammation and issues. Thank you for sharing that some time ago. I do it several times a week now for prevention.

[@es83stevenson88]

Amazing timing I literally started suffering it today and been looking for tips so thanks. Happy new year

[@lv2rdhonu783]

Good information. Good stretches. Thank you

[@helenmattson5286]

Will do these along with my PT exercises Ty guys a whole lot

[@BobandBrad]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching 🥰

[@jimnicosia5934]

This video reminds me of when I lived in Tagawanga, right S. Of Catmando off the cost of Jolopy. There was a Chiropractor there, Jack Manatoga who everybody liked. Jack was a hell of guy but one day he was swimming and a shark bit off his left leg. but everything worked out ok because he lived on a hill and walked side ways.

[@brendacollins345]

An old football coach in Theodore, AL invented a “Sacrow Wedgy” years ago. Best $40 I’ve ever spent. When I feel the sciatica coming on, I lay on the Sacrow wedgy for 10-15 minutes, works GREAT!!! 👏👏🙂

[@deborahswart1718]

“Sacrow Wedgy”

[@brendacollins345]

@ I actually saw it mentioned in a comment section years ago & looked into it, it’s a triangular shaped rubber thing that you lay on and the first couple of times i did it I felt so dumb; like is this thing doing ANYTHING??? After a few days i became a firm believer and now I just use it when I can feel in my right knee that sciatica is coming! It’s very relaxing and I fall asleep on it!

[@vickielusby1006]

Thank you! That's great info!

[@BobandBrad]

You are so welcome! glad it was helpful!

[@jamesalles139]

thanks for being there, Happy New Year 🥳

[@quoteme.goddess6957]

My sciatica hurts too much to move like any of these. I've been hospitalized. I'm on my 7th week of pain, now. The pain is coming from my L4 and L7, but I feel pain in my left hip and leg. My left foot stays numb.

[@Atomicblonde1113]

Me too. I have an issue with my left leg, and hip. It's been hurting for 7 months. Basically everyday.

[@BlackTortoiseOfTheNorth]

There is no L7

[@quoteme.goddess6957]

@AP-nj1mr yes, there is!

[@juliekane7210]

Every problem I have is on my left side. From the rib cage down to my hip . I retired from an office job . I think my posture is better but even while I’m sitting I. Get pains in my back at waist level. Then my lower back is tight most days of the week.

[@GrandmasterFerg]

​@@quoteme.goddess6957 There is no L7

[@victoriasinger7963]

While I watched this video with great interest, I had to chuckle at seeing Brad showing an example, with his head forward and down 😅 I have learned so many helps from your videos. Keep it up, gentlemen! ❤

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Happy New Year Bob! And to you two Also 😊😊🎉🎉🎇🎆

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you, same to you!

[@annesmith8469]

Thank you

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@lizlemon9632]

Excellent. Thank you.

[@puapwr808]

What if you have a pinch nerve causing calf atrophy?????

[@grandmajan6]

Thank you! I would love to see my videos on this. My injection has not helped so I’m desperate for more PT have some from my PT therapist however they are slow going Appreciate your channel

[@BobandBrad]

Here is a link to our Sciatica program on our website that I think you will benefit from: www.bobandbrad.com/our-programs

[@burlingo]

Sharing this video for sure! Accessible remedies 🥳

[@BobandBrad]

For more information on treating Sciatica check out our video "Only 1 In 5000 Know This About Treating Sciatica"- kzbin.info/www/bejne/iIaYlaZsbJuDrbcsi=qHX0QnOVESLWMMku

[@bigdogang]

Awesome

[@wandashelton303]

Thx

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for watching!

[@Wazzaaap]

7:04 their demonstration of a common exercise mistake 😂 so in sync

[@IMOO1896]

My most comfortable sitting position is to place the bottom edge of a pillow at my waist, not at the bottom of the seat.

[@christywells-reece3976]

My sciatic nerve hurts in my butt. Any suggestions?

[@BobandBrad]

Here is a a video you may be interested in kzbin.info/www/bejne/anK7gWSOjJKAgLssi=3UAdQRTaVBbsQC6n

[@christywells-reece3976]

@BobandBrad thank you

[@GetMikeNyce]

Sciatica and hamstring tendonopathy . I am looking for solutions for this extremely painful

[@BobandBrad]

Here are some links you can try: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXvKdpqEjp1-erMsi=PbDcGpQE4Vz4gRrq kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYObendriMahm6csi=ApvWx83-ZHHn0RPf kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoa0aWmFoJtsnbssi=e9rFY43HKPLpSZNK

[@408Dolly]

I miss Bob😢

[@2675142]

Do you have a video to maintain recovery?

[@PlaceboEffect5150]

These are only temp relief. I had PT before multiple surgeries that also didnt help. But PT had me doing these things and they help for a little bit. If you need temp relief this will help but will not fix the problem

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for sharing your experience! Everyone's situations and bodies are unique so some things work for others that don't work for some. There are a lot of different exercises and things you can try before resorting to surgery and we suggest everyone try out as much different appropriate exercises and stretches they can before doing that. That is why there are so many different videos on it with different options for other people. Here are some more, you might find some things in here that you haven't tried yet, if you are interested: www.youtube.com/@BobandBrad/search?query=sciatica

[@PlaceboEffect5150]

@BobandBrad I appreciate the information. Thank you

[@acuhump]

Can using tools to stretch or massage your muscles really help with sciatica pain?

[@DougandCherilTorr]

A message from New Zealand .Dont flip a slab of concrete over onto a trailer. Never going to be the same again.

[@victoriasinger7963]

Yeah, oops! 😉

[@DougandCherilTorr]

@@victoriasinger7963 When the slab went up I felt no pain .Next morning this is what happened it .Its like plunge a knife into the upper leg, grab handle and pull it upwards to the hip .Not able to reach down slept in clothes for two weeks. Changed undies very second night . Improved a bit since 3 september but might go for scan/Stupid thing I had ratchet wire rope puller to drag slab.

[@lindacoleman2871]

Looks like you’re wearing zero drop shoes. What brand are they please. Thanks for the sciatica info. A sufferer for years.

[@Giovanni-rr4ht]

Is it necessary to see a chiropractor while sciatica flares while waking or do stretched like these while it alleviates?

[@jonphoto5078]

I see you're using zero drop shoes. Could you guys make a video about those? TIA

[@bevy33]

What about sciatica pain from a burst Baker’s Cyst in the knee?

[@judithsinklier6512]

Thanks so much. So painful in my back and left leg so can't wait to try anything but drugs.

[@Cayo-s1w]

Hey guys! I only feel pain when I'm sitting and I extend my leg up my lower back pain shoots down to half way down to my leg would this video help or another one ?

[@BobandBrad]

You can certainly try this one, but here is another link to some more videos that might help: www.bobandbrad.com/health-programs/sciatica-relief-program

[@NancyKSolomon]

My pain is too bad for these. I fell 6 weeks ago & I have a compressed L3 hairline fracture. I spent 4 weeks in rehab then came home. Since then my left knee has given out 4 times & made me fall. Now I can't walk without my seated walker & my sciatic nerve is pinched & they gave me no pain meds & I hurt all the time. What can I do? Nancy in Texas

[@smilesmile7330]

These also work for sciatica symptoms caused by piriformis muscle disfunction. 🎉

[@jccamsaki4022]

Are these info reliable? Thanks.

[@mayflowergal6794]

I never had sciatic problems until i had a knee replacement

[@silksarii]

I'm a young person with cerebral palsy, so I assume I have severe versions of every musculoskeletal condition out there. When sleeping I've found that significantly elevating my knees at a 90 angle like ㄱ_o flattens my back & reduces hip pressure/pain. I don't know if thus is actually medically sound advice though because I'm essentially mimicking sedentary habits 24/7. Hopefully that helps someone out there. Note that elevating knees is considered good practice to improve spinal position in sleep, but like I said, I have to take that to the nth degree because of my extreme tightness

[@maryr130]

Mine comes from rheumatoid flares. The only thing that stops it is Prednisone.

[@joannedoroska9555]

What about L4 giving me Radicualopothy?

[@BobandBrad]

Here is a video you may be interested in kzbin.info/www/bejne/mmiamIBpfa6ijsksi=XcVaSambVBsATQ5I

[@debrabarycki8819]

My feet are so numb from this

[@mkdsk101]

Why is Bob not there?

[@David_Arteman]

Medical issues. He's been gone several months.

[@BobandBrad]

Bob has Ataxia and joins us remotely. For updates on Bob's Ataxia journey visit www.bobandbrad.com/resource-category-page/ataxia

[@lauren6889]

Keep up, rude.

[@rutht2023]

​@@lauren6889 It isn't rude to ask a question if you don't know something. It doesn't seem to be like it was an accusation or trying to cause problems.

[@momot1707]

Can sciatica cause your leg to swell?

[@leetimmynewton]

A bad sciatica can cause a death… of a CEO

[@paulortiz8939]

Y do my hips

[@tommac21]

Should you make an appointment with a neurosugeon before or after this nonsense ? People I have the number of a fantastic one when you need it.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for the offer!

[@faithfultita1585]

Dr John Sarno disagrees with all this, and I believe every word Sarno says. Look up dr John Sarno’s books. For 40 years, struggling with Fibromyalgia, lower back( L4, L5, pinched nerve) hip, sciatica. I had endless PT, Chiro, message. Non of it lasted. Few months ago, I discovered Sarno’s books and lectures. I totally agree with him, TMS.

[@BikerChick-fy1rb]

Glad you agree with the Dr. What progress have you had since you did not mention any, huumm?

[@dennisdahlberg4000]

Sooo…loose weight….

[@debrabarycki8819]

I’m not overweight at all what kind of a remark is this