Worst 10 Mistakes People Make When Trying To Help Sciatica Pain

[@mandyhabermehl6222]

I wish this guy was my Doctor. The whole series on sciatica are the best I've seen on here - thoughtful, easy to absorb, cautious. These have been so helpful to find my root problem - turns out I've been doing all the wrong things!

[@barbrakotovich2916]

I want him to be my dr too.,i dont get the right help from doctors around here.

[@karencarter2381]

I agree. This doctor has so much great information. I've had severe sciatica for 5 years. My doctor's only worry about patients over dosing on pain meds. I refuse to take injections. No way. I might try the implant for pain. At least do the 1 week trial. Good Luck everyone ❤

[@johnb30021]

Been listening to him for months and trying everything daily, bought a SI belt no problem now 🤷🏼😉

[@tahminaakhter601]

Ok could you please show any particular exercise because I feel burning sensation below hip bone area of my left leg. I couldn't sleep turning on that side. Sometimes after exercise it becomes okay but sometimes not. Please Dr advice me what can I do and what is the exact exercise is applicable for me. irritates and

[@tahminaakhter601]

Please Dr show what type of exercise is applicable for me because I feel burning sensation below the hip area. I think I do wrong exercise.

[@Astral-Adventures]

I pray for everyone in this type of pain. I am only here becasue I am also experiencing this type of pain. Not fun. Havent had a proper sleep in 2 nights. This too shall pass.

[@lynlawley8903]

I hope so ,

[@annamieduvenage8112]

I am at night 10...😢

[@laurahanna369]

Stretching my daughter thought me I've been having very sharp pain can't even sleep for a while I usually sleep on the left side sciatica side. So I started stretching almost in 2 days my pain is gone in the beginning was so much pain, if we don't stretch the tension in that area is unbearable "used or you'll loose it "

[@susanpoorman9303]

Me too. I am in excruciating pain and it’s got worse after 3 months. Seeing a physio at the end of April, earliest appointment, but also having acupuncture from tomorrow. On Tramadol, but still in pain.

[@RRK88]

I pray every day for 10 years, I can barely walk, I cry, I don’t take pills they only make u high, the pain in my legs to my feet is unbearable, I’m not the same person and then the PT was dumb and made everything worse!! Lord help me please 🙏🏻

[@csilla2882]

I feel emotional everytime i read those comments saying that they have so much pain.I do understand how you feel, when i say to my friends or family that it hurts so much and it goes down to my legs and ankle. ..no one understand me. I cried alone many times. .. im going to do your advice Dr.. i hope i get rid of it.thank you

[@818krispy]

You will playa! Look up bob and brad , cause of them I’m actually moving around my apartment with minimal pain , call a chiropractor if you can they can massage that pain and adjust your body , good luck dude

[@thandilerato5496]

Yaa I know no 1 understand our pain it is so bad

[@Mithu321]

I am crying reading this

[@roxannedean961]

Yes it hurts so bad😢🙏

[@sallythomson7525]

I hope your pain has lessened. Yes it is hard as many who have never experienced it,Bad Pain,....They just can not relate. Hang in there.

[@rianalingwood1991]

Hi there!! I have suffered with sciatica pain for years. Just never being totally pain free, but learning to live with it....active lifestyle, especially walking and hiking. I had an op L5, S1...herniated disk at age 39. I am 65 years old now, moved from a warm climate to UK and have been suffering tremendously...until now!!!! I have been doing your glute and abdominal excercises and today was the first day in weeks that I did not take anti inflammatories or pain killers!!!! I have watched numerous videos, doing the exercises you said one shouldn't. You are such a blessing and I am sooooo grateful to have found your site. Thank you so much for all the insightful info!!! Will be sharing it with others too. 😊

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Riana, We're sorry to hear about your struggles with sciatica pain over the years! 🥺 Dealing with sciatica pain can be relentless and challenging to deal with especially while trying to maintain an active lifestyle. It's great to hear that our videos and exercises have been helpful for you, and we're glad you found some relief. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your experience with us and keep up the good work! In case you're interested we have a sciatica playlist you might beneficial: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@oluwanimio7280]

Hi thank you for this video. I have been suffering from sciatica for 4 years now. It got worst last year after I had Mt baby. My problem now is I am walking on one side. My left side where the sciatica is worst seems to be shorter than the right when I walk and this is really painful. Please what can I do to improve this. My right has started being affected too. Thank you.

[@atanaschopov3986]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy?

[@DianeWinfield]

I have had chronic pain with spinal stenosis for years. In last few months started having sciatica which has very similar symptoms but like the pain dial has increased++++. It is really difficult doing every activity and hard for people to understand how bad it is. Very difficult to know how much to rest and how much to gently move. This Doctor gives very good advice I feel for anyone else suffering with sciatica. I am finding that working on my posture is starting to help a bit.

[@yasminabennett5413]

Oh my goodness...I am 67yr old female...been in excruciating pain for a few weeks with L4 & L5 sciatic pain. Sunday I became bedridden in unbearable pain. Dr pushed up meds. Today through gritted teeth, I took your advice, did the tummy and butt exercises. My family and I couldn't believe it. I an walking around clenching all over the show.😂 Bless you and HUGE thank you. So grateful. xxx

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Yasmina, we are so sorry to hear that you were having so much pain! :( We are so happy to hear that we were able to help you get going again! Keep up the good work and you should not have a problem with this again!

[@cindybishop2286]

❤​@@epmanualphysicaltherapy

[@davidv672]

What exercises worked for you?

[@chaprijohnson2555]

This has been the MOST THOROUGH explanation (with a model representation) of information. Grateful for those in the health care profession who don't advocate medications as the 1st option. Very appreciative of this Doctor!!!❤ We need more people like him!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Thank you very much for your very kind words! 🧡

[@speachless88]

The word medication isn't really accurate. It's pain relief only. Great video!

[@rickylunderstedt2075]

Oh my goodness I'm in tears! I've been doing exactly these stretches that irritates the nerves even more, thinking I was doing the right thing! 😢 the misinformation on the internet and ppl are devastating, i was feeling hopeless for a second......but knowing what I've learned here gives me new hope! Thank you ❤

[@VictoriaW-iy5tq]

The clear & concise information you have provided in this video are gems and helps to explain why my Sciatica has gotten worse!!! You are explaining in such a simplistic way, better than the doctors I’ve seen over the past year!

[@dianeconley4334]

Your recommendation in another video about tightening the lower abs + glutes was the best overall help I've ever had.

[@nevmev5982]

Almost helped immediately for me. Never heard it before this gut. This dude is on point!

[@ghoulbby]

Through my couple bouts with this issue, I've read books on the topic and watched every single video I could find and eventually learned what works for ME. It's shocking how much bad information is out there -- sometimes even coming from your Doctor! So I appreciate you making this video to clear up some of the most common misconceptions I've heard time and time again. I wish I'd found it at the start of my journey and it would have made things a lot easier.

[@sweetesthawaiianprincess8086]

Amen!

[@78swats]

Would you mind sharing what worked for you?

[@scottcasey9240]

This is the reason the internet was invented. Thanks for getting this advice out to us for good.

[@xmani1970]

This is the most complete and thoroughly expressed expert view I heard so far. Saw many videos with remedies... nothing helped.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey there, we appreciate the kind words and support! Hopefully our content will be able to help you find some good results!

[@arrianyveswheeler8151]

From someone who has suffered from sciatica from many years, this is by far the best information video I have ever come across. Thanks for all the useful info that no doctors and PT have ever being able to give me!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are very welcome Arrian! We are glad we were able to help and we have a lot more content available for sciatica if you would like to learn more. Here is a link to our playlist for sciatica: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@paillette42]

Agreed-- this is useful! I do wonder, however, if doing something like downward-facing dog in yoga would worsen my sciatica, which is due to the nerve being pinched by traumatic spondylolisthesis.

[@Glorious353]

Everything you said makes sense. Those exercises you mentioned were what PT gave me to. Here I am 17mos in with more painful glutes and hamstrings causing me to bend for. Thanks for info. I started engaging glutes and abdominal muscles yesterday after watching you for first time. Today I was able to stand up straight without pain for first time in 2 months.

[@stacielivinthedream8510]

The same thing happened to me! They gave me those exercises that made it way worse! Wtf?! Now I'm feeling better the next day also, after working glutes and lower abs!

[@NkemOnyeka12]

What video is that, that helped you?

[@corinneshepard9179]

So the back bend with hands in the hip did he say was not good?

[@premalathasundaram8295]

I am suffering from Sciatica for more than 2 years. After listening to this Doctor I was able to stand and walk properly. Just I am working on my glutes and lower abs. I went for 3 tractions, pain killers, tablets for calming the nerves, exercises, ice and hot therapy etc. These things didn't help at all. Thanks Doctor.😊

[@mkarlova4743]

Wow! This is the first guy who makes sense and explains why all my therapy in the past did not help and made it worse. I will definitely listen to all his videos and follow his advice.

[@ortizle1]

Gosh, listening to you I’ve been doing everything wrong for years and years. No wonder I am not getting better.

[@rory2911]

My pain makes me feel sick, cry and exhausted at times..

[@alexiseenath4633]

Same 🙁

[@bigzybinc]

Same. 😢

[@franprudhomme4506]

Me too 😭

[@jenicarter4190]

👊🏻 I am with you, I pray God heals you x

[@555._ava]

Almost passed out from this pain today after going to an interview and sitting in a steel chair for 20 minutes. I made it home though thank God.

[@nevmev5982]

Very similar issue here, but it was three and a half weeks ago and I have to walk and carry heavy equiptment for work 6 days a week. It started with tightness in the lowback when standing up from a vent position, the an interview in a hard wooden chair for 5.5 hours. Killed me within an hour of leaving. This guy's lower about and gluten video just helped tremendously. I hope I e your pain lessens and you feel great soon

[@JanetGreenblat]

Very informative, thank you. I have been taking baclofen, tramadol, magnesium, patches with lidocaine. I cannot bend, get up from sitting position, get out of bed without intense pain, I moan cry out. Bottom line: what is the answer? Is there any remedy?

[@journeyman291]

Yup, hard to go to restaurants, bars these days. So many now use hard bare wood seats.

[@LovelyLeo-s4u]

Same with me soon as I sat on the hard toilet seat the pain got so bad I passed out,later pain down my right leg,feel like a bad toothache to the bone.....

[@jesusmunoz1232]

I think you’ve given the best advise than other doctors have

[@cyndimanka]

Been suffering for two weeks now. I was doing some stretches before we left for vacation. And nothing was helping. I got worse and worse. I went to the doctor and he prescribed prednisone muscle relaxer and hydrocodone. The only comfort I get is laying on my back with my knees, vent and pillows underneath I cannot walk I cannot stand, and when I’m in a spasm or flare, the only thing I can do is lay on my back and let everything calm down because the pain is so bad. Your exercise video did help me a lot and the one that felt the best was the rocking on hands and knees.

[@gloriajohansen9728]

Do you recommend ice packs ? Will that help or is heat better?

[@andreeaistrate9217]

Try Bowen therapy

[@midlifemomma]

I have been in life-halting pain with sciatica for 6 months. At this point I would move my whole family just to have you as a doc. My P.T. guy has tried everything you said don't do.

[@CircumlunarFeasibility]

I hurt my back years ago, carrying a heavy desk down stairs, and extending myself too much. I had no inrsurance. I started walking daily, hour a day, and in 6 to 8 weeks the pain was pretty much gone. It occasonally comes back to me, but walking did wonders.

[@paelzermaedche-px4qd]

His explanations are soo good. Having trouble with sciatica for my lower back and legs and also spinal stenosis, I had steroid injections which helped a whole lot. But this gentleman gives me a whole different outlook on my problem.

[@mercysama518]

Sister please am having same issue with you please what did you do please

[@humanchildofgod3126]

I woke up on day in March 2023 in excruciating pain, I am still in pain May2023. Thank God for KZbin! Gifts like this video has been better for me than any Nuero Doctor. THANK YOU!!🙏🏽 ❤

[@skr2824]

It's 2024

[@wendyhannan2454]

This is the best advice I’ve had on sciatica. I’ve been to many physios that have made my pain worse, one even viscously pinches all the way down my legs, she broke veins in my legs, my legs were black and blue. Most treatments you said, I’ve done. My pain is coming from a fractured disk in my back 15 years ago, it’s been pushed in and pressing on a nerve. I’ve been offered a 7 hour operation, and refused I’m 76 I’ll always have this pain, but exercise is the key. I follow your exercise, go to a seniors exercise class once a week, I do take pain killers. Thank you David 🙏 I find your videos are the very best.

[@camillemousse]

Wendy, sorry to hear you have similar problem as I! Which pain killers work? I have had 6 months of Physical Therapy but made it worse. I have had 3 steroid shots at L 3/4 and L 5/6 and in pimaformis muscle but nothing has worked. I am over 60. It is now 4 years since I started seeing a orthopedic surgeon who advised me to do so, and still no relief. I have been given prednisone steroid meds before and tried Galapentin and Lyrica but could’ not stand the side affects! My pain is 8. - 10 about 100% of the time. Have to take a sleeping pill at night. Use ice and heating pad all day. I am working from home.

[@esterkahingunga5813]

Thank you doctor, very helpful I will follow your exercises.

[@gregorycross612]

​@@camillemousseI use Naproxin for inflammation, as it had the fewest side effects. It is not helping much with the pain and discomfort. What does help....massage! I was lucky to find a massage therapist (LMT) with a specialty: muscular medical practitioner (MMP). She can dig in deep, target tense muscles and free up bound nerves. This allows chiropractic adjustments to 'settle in'. This is definately a hurts-so-good treatment, but it is the only thing that has helped me. Hope you find some relief!

[@MickelJackson-m6u]

I watch all your shows in. I’m trying everything. I’ve had x-rays. They’re going to be doing ultrasound in three weeks or so. I’ve had the shots in the past but something bad is wrong. The shooting pain down my leg is terrible. I think you so much for you and your team for being there for me every day

[@kellym5227]

Thanks!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You’re welcome Kelly!!! Thank you for your support!

[@yvonnesmall5871]

Thank you Dr Dave from the bottom of my heart, I can't believe, all these years I've been harming my self with the wrong exercises, I am feeling much better since I stopped doing them. Thank you. Thank you God bless you and keep you safe and sound in Jesus name 😢

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Yvonne, you are so welcome! We are so happy that we were able to help you! We appreciate the blessings!

[@onetakesun694]

One of your videos helped me with knee pain a couple of years ago... ...I looked up sciatica relief for an older coworker. I was helping her to her car and she said "it's my sciatic" ...I heard of sciatica before, but didn't really know what part of the body it effect. I'm going to write down this title & hope she check it out. Or, maybe even reach out to you! She's an older lady. A lot times older people don't want to try anything they don't know nothing about. Thanks Doc!!!

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are very welcome! We are glad we were able to help you with your knee pain and we hope we can help your coworker with her sciatica pain. In case you are interested, you can also show her our playlist of videos for sciatica as well. Here is a link: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@priyaaggrawal]

It is so sad to see so many people suffering from this hell pain, Iam myself is suffering from this since last year and nobody understands my feelings because this feeling can only be understood by a sciatica patient itself😔 the pain is excruciating and I always find myself begging to God to make me normal like other people, I also want to walk properly, I also want to run. God please save everyone from this🙏

[@patriciaellison7046]

I'm definitely praying for you. The only time I have ever experienced this type of pain, I was giving birth. You're right this pain is very hard to describe.

[@carole6028]

I just now found your channel hours after getting home from the ER today. Never had sciatica before this episode which is why I was searching for information. Looking forward to watching your other videos so I can take the correct approach and not waste my time on improper treatment. I would love to hear testimonials from others that have followed your advice.

[@sandraschultz3104]

Amazing information. Thank you. Had a slip and fall accident and 2 months later still having problems.

[@sarahhoare3703]

Thankyou for this very useful advise. I have never experienced this kind of excruciating pain before!!

[@donnarhoden6715]

Three years ago I had a dance injury which has now developed into a sciatic issue. It suddenly worsened significantly over the past year. It’s so confusing because when one issue resolves the pain moves to another area. I can only describe my situation as feeling like I need to learn to walk again. The leg which has sciatic pain is constantly sore and recently the knee has become very weak and unsteady. My situation is very scary, but this video seems to explain why my coordination is so off. I want to avoid surgery, so thank you for putting me on the right track. I will watch your videos and try to find right help in the UK.

[@howto6340]

Mine moved from right to left and it’s agony hardly walk . Strong pain killers but still bad . Yes it’s worrying thinking it’s not ever going to get better

[@jill7111]

Thank you for this video. I had knee replacement surgery 6 weeks ago and developed sciatica from resting in the recliner too long. It’s horrific. The pain is so intense in the morning that I’m literally screaming while I’m trying to get to the bathroom. It hurts all the time, but mornings are the worst. I have a PT evaluation this week and it seems there isn’t a one size fits all approach to this problem. Thanks to this video, I have some insight on what and what not to do when she sets up a treatment plan for me.

[@kingcass3453]

I had a spasmed piriformis as well as a misalignment in my SI joint. It was 8 months of hell before I started watching these videos for advice! My doctors just kept throwing painkillers at me. That’s the NHS for ya

[@greg9069]

Lucky you got pain killers.. it was 18 months of begging for me and had to move states to get a constant supply.. I have stenosis and failed surgery so i think my sciatica is just permanent.

[@MickelJackson-m6u]

Yeah, I have a new right hip and new knee on the right side. I think I’m off balance that’s why I think it’s the sciatic off-balance. Somethings wrong some thing bad really seems like it is I’ve never felt something like this hurt ever. Thank you again for being there. Usually I hear you say that your clients some of them get healed without surgery. Fingers crossed. I’m doing everything you say.

[@Starkov100]

I'm glad I found you. finally real tips and exercises that won't hurt. Thank You ❤

[@valentinabrown9693]

dear doctor you are the first who said all truth about our problem,thank you

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Valentina, you're welcome! We're so sorry you're dealing with sciatica pain. The pain can be relentless and we hope you feel better soon. We have a sciatica playlist if you are interested: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@packrcch]

my chiropractor /physical therapist started off doing figure 4 and hamstring stretches . it aggravated my sciatic nerve to the point where my hand and arm on the sciatic side started to tingle . the house doctor then took over and stopped all stretches . for now I am just doing adjustments and electro stimulation on my lower back. i have seen my X-rays and it is a lumbar disc out of line a little that is causing my sciatic nerve to be pinched.

[@wren1114]

Hi Dr. David, hope you’re having a nice summer vacation and staying cool, I hope. Be happy when you’re back making vids, you’re super helpful! Thank you for all you do. Hope to see you soon💛

[@jennifermorrow12]

Wow! I'm in the southeast corner of Idaho, and all the doctors & those they've sent me to over the last 10+ years have done exactly what this man has said NOT to do! Lots of people doing videos here on KZbin doing the same thing! Thank goodness this video popped up in my feed .. divine timing right there! Yes, I've been on meds but I did injections for years..now the stenosis or something my doctor did the last time hurt so bad I was literally bawling my eyes out by the time I left! I refused to keep doing them after that! I've been dealing with many other structural issues causing shifting for years.. both hips replaced in the summer of 2016, now a foot with 3 bones in the middle causing me to walk on the inside of it. In turn causing the knee to twist in & all kinds of issues. I am always in terrible pain and I really don't believe the people I've been seeing anymore. They've had years to help me heal, get stronger & better.. yet here I am fighting myself and mustering all my energy just to shower or a simple chore per day.. then I'm really hurting & down for a few days before I can do anything again. I am thankful for people like this guy coming out with good information and help. Thank you, sir , for being so kind hearted & generous and sharing this information! 🙏💜

[@maryannpshock955]

I hope that you are feeling better now, Jennifer! I know how difficult it is to carry on when there are so many roadblocks. Setbacks can be very depressing too, and I hope that you are now on the right track 👣. Listening to these videos has given me hope that there is a way out of this maze of constant pain. It is sad to know that there are so many people in there with me...

[@rf9477]

I am in Idaho as well. I am watching this video and no longer wondering why I'm not progressing as I would like. I have sciatica in my PT has me doing hamstring stretches, applying pressure with a hard ball, and he uses vibration in the office. 😢

[@Lindalouise333]

Thank you Dr Dave, you mentioned knowing the difference between a muscle & a nerve. Would really appreciate a video explaining how to differentiate. I'm finding your videos very helpful. Thank you for your generous sharing

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Linda, You are welcome! Thank you for your kind words and your feedback. We are very happy to hear that our videos have been beneficial to you.🧡 You bring up an excellent topic regarding the difference between muscle and nerve pain. We will forward your comment to Dr. David so that he can consider it for future content. We appreciate you being part of our community. We wish you all the best on your road to recovery!🌟

[@andyaptc2907]

Took me 3 weeks to get to EL Paso but you have made great change for my sciatica.

[@hqcart1]

guyz, I have officially cured my Sciatic nerve pain FOR GOOD, it was totally an accident, not intentional, i had this pain for about 4 weeks, I watched a lot of vids, and i did exercises, it helped for a while, but it keeps coming back a few hours later, and nothing seems to cure it! At the same time, i was going to the dentist for some teeth work, after fixing like 4 teeth, i had pain all day, so the dentist told me to take some antibiotic shot in the butt to ease the pain, anyways, i went to the pharmacy, and the dude there gave me the shot on the same side of the nerve pain, i immediately felt the shot like a small tough ball that is stuck in my butt, it lasted for 15 minutes, then it went away, immediately after that, the nerve pain disappeared, i could bend, stand, do whatever, there was no pain at all! yes ! just like magic, i don't know if these 2 are related, but definitely right after the shot i was cured, and now, a week later, i haven't felt a thing! maybe some real doctor can explain this, hopefully there is a scientific explanation to what happened.

[@-The-Golden-God-]

Do you mean anesthetic shot?

[@hqcart1]

@@-The-Golden-God- i dont think so, it's just a needle in both sides of the butt, to reduce tooth pain, not sure what is it called exactly.

[@thandilerato5496]

You are very lucky

[@li-limcmahon1509]

Dr. Emmanuel… I’m so glad I came across your video and you explained the sciatica issue so well I will definitely give your method a try. I recently had stem cell therapy to treat my left side sciatica pain But after the treatment for some reasons the sciatica pain transferred from left side to the right side and causes me so many sleepless night… so the doctor recommend the PRP treatment, I would really appreciate your professional opinion on this. Thank you so much!

[@sutters7251]

The first thing I do when I experience sciatica is constantly have the intention of pulling my naval (bellybutton) to the spine. This has the effect of strengthening the muscles and taking tension away from the back. This especially helps when walking.

[@zx6r79]

Thanks for sharing

[@ArmintaHodges]

I accidentally found this out today when I tried a better posture pulling my hips in by sucking in my stomach. I was starting to watch this video and tried better posture alignment and badda-bing, instant relief! It’s not gone but I can feel pressure and pain relief;)

[@sutters7251]

@@ArmintaHodges happy baby pose. Lay on your back pull your knees to your chest having the intention of lifting you butt and coccyx off of the floor. Hold for 15 seconds. Then try to hold your feet with your hands. I grab the outside of each foot, while still having the same intention - straighten the legs a little pulling with your hands again the intention is to increase the gap from the ground of your lower back really opening the space at those lowest vertebrae that snags the nerve pull the feet over the head stretch the legs ands maintain tension for a count of 60 if you can slowly release and let go. Relax and then slowly get up and see how that feels. If you have nerve entrapment you should feel almost immediate relief. Repeat as necessary.

[@ChooseCompassion]

@@sutters7251 Are you a doctor or a PT? He specifically says in one of his videos that when it’s raging walking is not good for the nerve .

[@chantelleshikingadventures]

​@sutters7251 unfortunately alot of people arenot that flexible, my feet don't go over my head like that and if I attempted that it would definitely further my pain. I agree though about bringing the leg up to chest height and stretching out the leg as that does help my sciatic nerve but I need the other foot on the floor to balance my body while I do that. Like he said what helps one won't necessarily help another 😊

[@shereelevy1573]

Thank you so much Dr. David for your excellent advice. I am doing some of the exercises you recommended in another video and actually notice some improvement!!! Many of the exercises you have mentioned here as the ones we shouldn't be doing are exactly what I was doing daily for several months. There is so much terrible advice online that can even be dangerous to follow. I'm just sorry I didn't find this series before. I'm so grateful for your wonderful help!!!

[@MajorTrubble]

Wow , such excellent advice , explains a lot of what I've been going through , my physiotherapist is on the right track according to your videos .

[@jeremycheadle75]

I must say I'm impressed because he Is telling the truth because sometimes it works for certain people, all people are different.

[@zx6r79]

Just wanted to share what helps my pain. On all 4s and do the fire hydrant exercise. Extend your leg up as high as you can once warmed up with a few reps. Hike your leg up with knee bent at a 90° hold and repeat, and feel your muscles pump up in the glutes hips and hamstrings. This helps strengthen and cushion everything in the tailbone and glute areas and I feel less uncomfortable and stronger when I walk around and do things after this exercise. Can also lay on your side to do this same leg hike motion. Just keep you feet touching as if theyre a hinge as you hike your leg up, hold and repeat. You got this

[@olgaazor-dh6cj]

I love this Dr. He's truly informative and helps me with my S1 pain.

[@Nutanimalsstory2690]

Thank very much. Everything makes sense to my case. I think my obsession with yoga seems to have aggravated the problem.

[@robinmuchow]

PT showed me a ridiculous fix for sciatica that actually WORKS! Lie on your stomach, have another person put their hands on your sacrum/lower waist. Move hands away from each other, one toward the head, one toward the feet, brushing along the body. PT did it lightly- my husband does it like it’s punishment. Feels good either way. Sounds stupid- works immediately. I’m an xray tech and nurse, my husband is a radiologist. We laughed right up until my pain quit. Now I have him ‘stretch me’ all the time. I have had herniated L5S1 for about 25 years; two microdiscectomy (2021, 2022) when I couldn’t stand the pain and didn’t yet know about the technique PT taught me.

[@moekhan5158]

Please explain the whole process of one hand towards head and another feet. I didn’t get it.

[@foreverlovesophie]

Is there a name for this technique? It’s a little confusing to understand.

[@Christianforjews]

what do you mean please explain?

[@matthiasnott]

Is this not ultimately just depressurizing like what you could do with an inversion chair?

[@Tencentsboys]

Can you please explain in more detail? Explain it for dummies. I really wanna experience relief and it sounds like we have the same injury history! Please let us know

[@adauzobude9058]

Thank you for this advise. But what is the best way to manage this pain please?

[@YouBetterBeJedi]

Hi @epmanualphysicaltherapy I suspect my problems with sciatica are from a pelvis shift and muscle imbalances. What are good exercises to fix this. Do you have a video?

[@MrRuiz-dq1xj]

If you wanna know 100% percent what it is go get X-ray done or MRI if the doctor tells you your spinal cord is not injured and your disc are good most likely your pelvis shifted when that happens one leg is longer than the other … I

[@tinalandrey5104]

sciatica is something I dont want people younger than me messing with.. but your young you are pretty smart. when they make a devise that can make you feel my pain then the medical world will change.. but i can learn from you alot

[@lalitamorrison675]

Thank you so much from me in New Zealand I totally hear what you are saying...makes so much sense from my experience.. I will stop the aggregating lower back and pariformis exercises i have been doing and concentrate on glute strengthening and lower ab strengthening. I have hope that i will move on from my 2 months of sciatica and my herniated disk will heal 😊

[@alexrossi4464]

Hello, from California. I hurt myself , about 3 weeks ago. So glad I watched this video! Some of the exercises make the issue worse. I hope your pain has gotten less severe!

[@uchenwaakunnaya4276]

Thank you Doctor for let me to the solutions to my problem. Please what can I be eating in order to be free. This is almost 5years I have been in this.

[@kkitty1000]

Yikes I've been doing all the things he mentions not to do. Thank you for this very helpful video!

[@hoydilla]

Thank you so much. I had sciatica for over 25 years. I learned to live with it after trying much yoga and p/t. I went to chiropractors and orthopedic surgeons etc. I was jogging for years even with pain in my toes. It seemed like it was not hurting it too much. I recently was training for a century bike ride for T1D. The biking seems to be relatively okay. Then I also adopted a greyhound and went running full-on with her. It's when I noticed a major worsening of the nerve. As you stated brilliantly, sometimes things feel good but actually worsen the nerve like stretching. I was wondering if you take patients for counseling about how to deal with it over Zoom or Facetime? This is the best video I've seen on sciatica.....I'm from CT, so I don't think I'll make it down to Texas for treatment lol......

[@highesttraders]

Hello Doc. thanks for your contents, I'm just 22 and I'm facing this problem. I tried out pain reliefs and yeah, it goes for awhile and comes back, my left butt down to my knee pit is slightly swollen, I feel the burning pain from my butt down my feet whenever I sit down, it seems a little temperature difference from my right butt and feet too.. when I walk around I don't feel no pain. It all started after I wore a very tight shoe for a long time, Is this Sciatica problem too?

[@devisurampudi5778]

Agree 100% with everything that you said ! Please do follow this PT’s advice. Also, he has explained very clearly and in a manner that can be easily understood. Thank you very much 🙏👍😀

[@nenadpetkovski1563]

Hello Doctor, I have a question - when I'm hanging from pull-up bar, I have pain in my whole left leg. Do You know why? I have problems with sciatica nerve for almost a month, i don't have lower back pain. I used to have but it's fixed now after chiropractic session. Thanks!

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

Super helpful video, thank you. I yelp in pain when trying to do the prescribed figure4 stretch and at yoga my lovely teacher tells me it's OK not to do the painful hamstring stretch, she gets it. Trouble is, the more I know about Piriformis Syndrome since diagnosis 4wks ago, the less I know about how to make my pain just GO AWAY

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Anna, You're welcome! We are so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with piriformis syndrome! We have a playlist you might find helpful for your situation. You can access it here: “Piriformis Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY14SRyEPt-OFePBSKvYczH We hope you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you so much!

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

@epmanualphysicaltherapy Just watched this video and you've clarified so much by using the anatomical skeleton to point out the different areas and what is possibly going on..THANK YOU. I couldn't find the link for your suggestion for a Piriformis sitting cushion. If you read this comment are you able to share that link too 🙏 please?

[@anna-rosephipps3132]

It's okay I found the link for the Everlasting Comfort cushion. Awesome 👌

[@joelbell9082]

I recently started watching your videos out of necessity. I live alone. I'm 76 years old. I've done a lot of heavy lifting as air conditioning contractor. So I'm suffering from spinal stenosis. Painful sciatica right now. I started to do the exercises that you mentioned about tightening my core muscles below the belly button. I have also started to tighten and loosen the butt exercises. Are there's certain Exercises with having spinal stenosis and muscle Siatica that I shouldn't be doing I get relief when I lie on the bed And cross my right leg over my fully extended left leg and have to touch the bed with my foot. I get relief when I do that I also do that with my left leg. I'm suffering from painful siatica in my right leg right now. Can I do these exercises on my firm mattress It's hard for me to get up from the floor.

[@karencarter2381]

Yes, a firm mattress is suggested. I do my exercises that way and it's so much easier than the floor.. Good Luck. :)

[@pimprapies]

This is very useful & new knowledge to me. I have had Sciatica pain a month ago. It almost gone until I go to weight lifting cardio class & I ve got acute pain again. (I’m 40 yrs old woman & had cesarean section 3 yrs ago for delivering my baby) anyway the question is , can you recommend when can I go back to exercise cardio or light weight lifting with PT? Which kind of sport will u recommend? And can I do the Pilates after I ve got better ?

[@i2iFX_Colleen]

Hi Dr Dave, I have just started using trekking poles to walk with around my property, and I instantly felt the difference in my posture while walking... but I also instantly felt sciatic pain! It is the only difference in my life that coincides. I am wondering if you think a tens machine will help at all? I will try as many things as I can but I am 64 years old and already have massive back pain for which I take heavy pain relief. I just want to be able to walk without pain :( Any advice is very gratefully received. PS I dont want to give up the trekking poles as I am trying to walk for my health and need the stability they offer. Thanks

[@MattooBassan]

Thanks a lot doc.i have suffered a lot with this pain.i can feel it.i had tried everything but unfortunately nothing helped me.vitamin d and b12.with 12 hour advil.i helped myself. If I can help myself I would really be blessed to share with the people suffering with sciatica. God bless.

[@brucelafleur6446]

Finally a doctor who recommends surgery last, not first.

[@janetgant5572]

Ty for your wisdom..I actually retired from the medical field have had sciatica for many years off and on but severely recently for the longest period ever. I’m trying my best with ice and rest but yes dr says stretch and otc meds! Because I work! But I really believe you!!!

[@Tom-Travels]

B&B healed my Sciatica with a scro-belt. Today my step counter his 20,000 steps for the first time (8 miles walking). Time was I could barely walk 2,000 steps in a whole day.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Tom! Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@klcc-greenville]

What is B & B ? I really need to do something!!

[@camillemousse]

Yes, please tell me what B&B is and sco-belt. Need help with my sciatica as well! Thanks

[@CanadaLeb]

@@klcc-greenvilleI think he means the physical therapists Bob and Brad. They’re pretty popular on KZbin. Just type in Bob and Brad in your search bar and should find them.

[@colleensam509]

I'm so grateful for coming across this video. Thank you so much for this good advice! I've had a sciatica flare up for months and doing exercises that is not good for it, mostly recommended from other KZbin videos.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You are very welcome Colleen! We are glad you found our content! We have a lot of great videos that may be able to help if you are interested in learning more. Here is our playlist in case you have not seen our other videos yet: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR

[@whats3219]

I was told to do glute bridges. It made my pain so much worse! I was told not to use heat. I eventually decided to use heat. It has helped me more than anything.

[@MarionBurgess-s7e]

I did the same thing as yourself, I also was told don't use heat, but I did because nothing else helped, it was the only thing that eased my pain.

[@sahidabharuchi2362]

Same heat and pain killers

[@kimgriggs9698]

Clamshell & gluten made me worse too. Someone on a site said walk backwards. It helped me tremendously, first relief in months.

[@sunnypetawriter9624]

Watching yet another video of yours and seriously impressed. So much information and addressing some of the real issues and potentials. Love that you just dive in no youtubey intros and your voice is very pleasant to listen to. I'm from the UK and I appreciate anon-screechy voice.

[@williamteekay_electricals]

I started having pain at my lower back four days later I went to a specialist in sciatica and I was told to go have an x ray which I did and the report on the x ray says that my L3 and L4 are scratching which is putting pressure on my sciatic nerves but I feel the pain at my hip and at the back of my buttocks radiating into my legs now I can’t stand or walk always in bed,when the pain becomes severe even turning myself in bed becomes difficult pls what should I do….From Ghana in the west Africa….Thanks

[@Ilona-o3f]

So well explained, thank you so so much. A chiropractor massage my lower back but don’t feel any better I feel even worse

[@charlesthompson9889]

I'm screwed

[@shaggy6966]

Exactly how I feel!

[@kimberlyhunter2511]

It's not looking good over here either. 😢

[@MistaEd7436]

Well, I know the saying is "Misery Loves Company" but I PROMISE you... I'd wish this on no one!! 😢

[@shaggy6966]

I want to give an update after using this advice and 5 sessions of Acupuncture I am finally seeing some relief after 6 months.

[@MatthewGrace99]

I am also screwed.😢

[@RaginiAnnan]

My sciatica got so bad with exercises most people recommended. What you say makes so much sense. I have started what you are recommending. Thank you. 🙏

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi RaginiAnnan, This is very common to hear this. We are so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with sciatica! 🥺The pain from sciatica can be so relentless and sometimes even over-the-counter medication doesn't even take the edge off. We hope that by using some of these techniques you can feel some relief. We have a sciatica help playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & 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. We hope this information was helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@zarkovukelic9502]

what really helped me was using red LED therapy on my lower back 30 min a day for two weeks and it completely got rid of the pain for months. And when it comes back I just repeat the LED THERAPY AGAIN For two weeks and its gone for another two months. I have being doing this for 8 years now. I love it.

[@onyxpainting5653]

Where did u buy your red LED light ?

[@donovanmccallum3934]

Some of the best sciatica advice and information I’ve ever seen

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Donovan, we're so sorry to see that you've been suffering from sciatica! Sciatica pain can be relentless and we hope you can find some relief soon. Just in case you're interested, we have a sciatica help playlist that could aid in your recovery. 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. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@adinadin6222]

I wish to all that sufferes good perfect health with pain and worries free AMEN Thanks Dr 😁🤠

[@cherrybagorio358]

Hi, your videos are very comforting. I have severe sciatica, been checked by the doctor who just gave me medications. I don't know what will be my posture when standing up, I couldn't walk ad sit properly it is so painful on my butt until my cabs and toes. Any advice, please. Thank you

[@matthewadshead8160]

I was massaging my buttocks on the outside and BOOM I hit the nerve, the pain shot right down my leg and made my shin area ache like hell. I no longer massage and just stretch. In a sitting position I cross my affected leg over my knee and gentle lean forward, there's more stretches but this one is 👌

[@lucialowry1904]

Do you have any sore KNEE exercises suitable for swimming pool practice. I would really appreciate some advice or better yet, a segment dedicated to therapeutical aquacizes.

[@cap10salazar73]

Hello doc.. your videos are really helpful...i hope I'll get a reply.....so, while watching this video i had pain in my leg from hip to toe.....so i opened your playlist for scaitca and from there i followed 2 exercise for glute muscle strengthening...and my whole leg was relaxed for few min...is it a good sign

[@amortalbeing]

4:50 is good, that's actually what worsened my issue ultimately resulting in a torn disk . always consult a specialist first and not your friend or family. thanks a lot doctor

[@shanelsoucy633]

Im cracking up because I’ve been doing everything he said that’s wrong and getting worse

[@toddmayer6859]

Thanks so much for all the info. What I was led to believe was the cure is only making it worse! You may have covered this already (need to watch this again ... ), but a doctor at the VA gave me a script for methylprednisolone, a 6 day dosing. I had been applying a heat pad with built in massage, and that did not help at all. He told me to apply a cold compress. The pain is mostly down my right leg, but there is also a soreness behind hip area. He said that is where I need to apply the cold compress. I was doing stomach crunches with an Ab Shaper item plus various stretches, but after hearing all you stated, I realize why none of that is helping. Thanks again ....

[@cfkeasler100]

I love your videos!! I have problems from neck to toe, including numbness in right ring and pinky fingers, scoliosis in cervical and lumbar spine, prior fusion surgery at L4-L5 and L5-S1, have spinal cord stimulator in lumbar spine, hip bursitis in both hips, pain from left hip radiating up left side of back (they say it's myb ack because x-rays show hip joint is great, but when the strength of my stimulator is lowered, the pain goes around to my groin). I also have sciatica that goes from my butt to my feet quite ofte (especially when sitting on the toilet). And to top it off, I have swollen legs and feet, and I am always complaining about cold feet and toes. Can you give me any advice on where I should even START? There is just so much. I've been through PT for my neck twice now, and there is no relief 😢

[@camillemousse]

So is the spinal cord stimulator not working very well? What kind do you have and where did you have it put in? Any pain from it? How long may I ask have you had it? Was the fusion done before stimulator installed or after? How affective was th e fusion? I am sorry you have all of this.

[@camillemousse]

Why are your feet and legs swollen? What does the doctor say?

[@devimma]

What a fantastic talk Dr. E.P. Manual. You have described all, and more, of what I have discovered too, with the help of my Intuition and with some medical knowledge together with listening to my back and leg pain after falling off a ladder onto concrete 3 years ago. Not just breaking but "exploding" my upper thigh bone. So good to listen to all your advice covering treatment for sciatica. So very much needed to hear you. Thank you. I shall certainly follow your advice on what I wasn't sure of. ❤

[@oliveranikolic8158]

This is good video and good advice, unfortunately I learn it all on my bad experience long before I seen this video. I wish I had a doctor like this

[@julieo4580]

I can't sit on toilet without excruciating pain. I can't walk more than a few feet without basically collapsing in pain. Last week I was able to do hot showers but the last few days I can barely stand long enough to shower. This sucks so much. I'm at a loss and I live alone so I can't even do basic things like laundry. 😢

[@jrdspartan]

I'm in the same situation you are. I can't sit in the toilet for out intense pain. I can barely walk I force myself to but the pain gets so bad all the way down to the calf. I don't know what to do either.

[@meanderingrain1854]

Same...I believe this is the most excruciating pain that I've ever felt, and I've had many health issues in my life. The recommended exercises have helped me. I'm thankful❤🙏

[@thandilerato5496]

I'm also struggling just put a chair and shower while seated

[@thandilerato5496]

I've never heard about this sickness bfr I thought I was getting crippled crying everyday bcos of pains 😭

[@krystleAZUL]

I’m going through this right now. I pray you have found relief 😮‍💨 this is hard

[@OrdinaryLifeofLili]

Hi, do you think dead hangs will be good for sciatica?

[@86soulx]

Hey doctor, what do you think about using TENS to relieve the sciatica pain? does it run the risk of irritating the nerves in the long term and is it a good idea to use it at all?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Shynn, Great question! It can be helpful for relief but everybody's body composition is different so what works for one person may not work for another. If you feel any discomfort please step back from the TENS machine. In case you are interested we have a video discussing the pros and cons of the TENS machine. You can check it out here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGjXc2B9bbWXhas We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@86soulx]

@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you for the reply and the additional video. great advice, i guess i will just keep using the TENS if i find a significant relief and stop it if I feel it aggravates the pain

[@MylaMondares]

What is best exercises for my lumbar radiculopathy is diagnos of my neurologist, pain started under toward to leg to butts under so painful like electric run to nerve and stopped muscle cramp

[@nadeemshafi9281]

This guy knows what he’s talking about at a pro level

[@adrury0601]

This was soooo informative. Thank you so much for putting this together. I'm going to look at your other videos. I wish I lived in your area, you'd be getting a NEW complex patient to unravel 😂 Long story: I have a couple bulging discs and DDD for which the neurosurgeon "suspects" is causing the numbness, tingling down my legs and inability to walk or stand more than 10 min that is relieved by bending and resting on a counter or sitting. (that was a couple of years ago). I went to PT but it didn't really help. The PTA helped the most and said my right SI tilts, which she couldn't get to stay and my muscles are so tight she couldn't get them to release. Now I have severe sciatica in both legs that is getting bad, especially at night. I found a chiropractor that does myofacial release and prescribes exercises, but I haven't made an appt. I know I need someone that can unravel the causes and treat in a proper series to not cause additional harm. Any advice?

[@15packman]

Wow, based on what you said, I may have stretched my way into a sciatica problem!