WORST Back Stretch EVER. Stop This Today! Can Cause Back Pain & Sciatica.

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present the WORST Back Stretch EVER. Stop This Today! Can Cause Back Pain & Sciatica. Do These Stretches Instead.
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[@SurfingBullDog]

1:12 These are the bad stretches they are talking about 2:52 This is what you should do instead 5:25 Another option (applicable to the vast majority of people) 7:06 Another option if you have problems in thoracic area 8:04 Another option 9:33 Another option 10:52 Final option

[@SurfingBullDog]

girlgreenivy lol thanks

[@bagybach]

Thank you for making this video useful

[@karlafelix7073]

Thank you

[@matc8085]

da real mvp

[@toffee2too416]

Nice one, any chance you can filter all vids on the tube for us

[@Cinnamonbuns13]

I like how the guy in workout gear let's the guy in a suit stretch.

[@big77sexy]

Working out gear is anything very cool

[@gradydl]

Bob the Boss

[@slappy8941]

Ten point penalty for improper use of of an apostrophe.

[@lauraslade9588]

So, basically, yoga poses :)

[@quandmeme9970]

Scientically proven that people believe more people wearing suits or other official uniforms.

[@Freds_mom]

This motion is EXACTLY how I reherniated my L4-5 disc and ended up with a second surgery, left leg nerve damage, daily pain, and disability. I was a home health nurse and did it caring for a patient. Listen to Bob and Brad, do not bend and twist! 😢

[@AubreyMcLean]

what is the time stamp for the stretch not to do

[@Freds_mom]

@@AubreyMcLean about 1:20 they start talking about bending and twisting.

[@hotcakesism]

@kettlebelle1 welcome home then

[@ammarabatool9910]

Bless you dear, may God heal you and give you a healthy life.

[@gaozhi2007]

I just did the same, for the 2nd time. Not even lifting. Just...bending.

[@luizmaranhao4824]

It’s incredible how u2 work well together. You are the two best therapists in the internet, in my opinion Bob. Thank you both.👏

[@googleuser9453]

Your videos are so incredibly helpful! I'm glad I found this video because I've been doing the "worst back stretch" and never told my PT that I do it. Won't be doing it anymore!! Thank you!!

[@StarBucks718]

Bob and Brad have that uncanny ability to make you swear that you had them as middle school teachers at some point.

[@dulongkel]

You guys have become my favorite channel to watch. So far, this video has been the most helpful for the specific issues I’m dealing with right now. I appreciate your work!

[@joandagradi4687]

Love, love, love your videos! Thank you so much for presenting them❤️

[@gracejam3889]

You explain things very well. Thanks

[@jeannestrauss946]

Love these stretches! Thank you for your videos!♡

[@carlovinicio]

Fantastic instructions and suggested exercises. Thank you you both!!

[@mics67]

This really helped me alot. Thank you both for your videos!

[@Mougharbel]

Thank you for your time .

[@dieterh.9342]

Hey, guys. Enjoy your helpful presentations. What about stretching the hamstrings? Left over right leg and vice versa? God Bless.

[@imyourgodmachine]

These are some great tips and exercises! They have helped me already! Thank you! Subbed and liked!

[@ChivasBarcelonaMex]

Thanks for this guys! Honestly you guys are saving lives with the amount of reliable information that's on this channel. Thank you!

[@ShinyBubbbbles]

Oh my goodness you guys always crack me up and you’re so informative. I would have totally been your friend as kids!

[@Chesterd2]

Hmmmm... I have been roofing for 27 years. And that movement is what I have been doing my entire life. Makes sense.

[@Ben_Mdws]

Really informative and well explained - cheers!

[@Stubbz19]

Oh my gosh you guys are so helpful. And I can tell that you all are first and foremost friends that just like helping people in pain. I love your channel! 💜

[@yarnsrj]

Just couldn't figure out why that stretching didn't help my back. Thanks for showing us why it was wrong! Definitely buying the stretch strap also.

[@suzannerodriguez1869]

Thank you. I had no idea my quadratus lumborum on my right side was the tight muscle all along of my sore back. This stretch worked.

[@CambZenCenter]

Wonderful advice on back care and proper stretches! Thank you Bob and Brad!

[@MikiDoodleMom]

Another great, helpful video. Thank you💖

[@vinodkrishnadas]

Looks like they recorded this in 1992 knowing there’d be a service called KZbin where you could have subscribers

[@triciag3311]

I think you two are so funny! You're videos are also very helpful!

[@robertdemartino2572]

Great information, thanks.

[@mbelof57]

Thank you for sharing your videos. Very useful and interesting.

[@LaurLoVideo]

Not sure why this popped up in my recommended videos, but honestly? Not mad about it. What sweet and intelligent men! Thanks for sharing your stretch recommendations!

[@athomewiththeho-jos9988]

Wow! Here I have been basically doing this FOR back pain! I know not to bend and twist my spine during ab exercises too! Didn’t think of it while doing this stretch because I thought it was a great yoga pose that I learned. It always seemed to decompress my upper back but I could always tell it did nothing for my lower back, which is what I’m having problem with now. Thank you Bob and Brad!!

[@philip2260]

thank you so much for these videos, really helped a lot.

[@paulaarguello1693]

Wow I really really needed this info thanks guys love these guys

[@susana9912]

Hallelujah!!! My back feels good!

[@Theuniverseisstrange]

Your upper cabinet doors are sagging... they also need an adjustment...

[@Melinda8162]

Freedom lover:. That's those non-union Carpenters!!

[@marthakladitis1661]

Cracked me up

[@anonjohnnyG]

thats how successful they are

[@kyssedbyfyre915]

@@anonjohnnyG That was an a-hole thing to say

[@anonjohnnyG]

@@kyssedbyfyre915 why

[@sharonporter8027]

Thank you for sharing. Your training has helped me so much.

[@hana911]

I can't thank you enough I had a horrible back pain for whole 2 years that I wasn't even able to get out of bed your tips & excerises have healed my back completely 😊 thank you so much for sharing your incredible information 😊 you are truly the best❤

[@heatherallingham7120]

Yay! I always hated those in school as a child. I feel exonerated!

[@jhezzy]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate this!

[@kristinamason6526]

Stoked I found you two, you make this whole tiny nightmare of mine fun and interesting. I just started with osteoporosis exercises and the one you showed with arms and leg raised opposite, was easy enough, then I added 2lb weights and it has changed up the whole scenario, what a work out! Thanks guys, I've been dealing with lower back issues for over a decade and learning to deal with that is tough however, the arthritis and osteo crap are really sending me to extreme pain levels. These moves are a blessing, thanks again!!

[@shawnhunter7581]

I also fight osteoporosis! Bird dog is also great for the back.

[@pattygosselin1037]

The Hallaluia Stretch is a favorite among my senior chair yoga participants!

[@catalinanavarretehurtado9634]

Thank you so much for your advice and exercise

[@mikie6453mikie]

Great info, as usual and good humor, keep it up, thanks!

[@stephaniehughes8397]

Question: I do yoga and there are forward folds. Should I avoid doing the forward fold at my yoga sessions? I am 67, pretty active and was just recently diagnosed with the condition you mentioned at the beginning of this video. Thanks I’m advance for your response.

[@tunekahuna8146]

People like you who actually help people heal need millions of followers but irony of life is society chases the phonies!!

[@2Before]

I’m from the future and now they do literally have millions of followers

[@Jerseygirl2miami]

You guys are awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@demej00]

Thanks for the expertise.

[@ollydearden]

Addicted to Bob & Brad. Love it when you have a difference of opinion mid video 😂 Thanks for your informative videos.

[@katieburgess6839]

What about standing forward fold in yoga? It is a bend from the hips with the back flat.

[@lesseketan3625]

Keep up the good work! Your videos help me out a lot! Thank you

[@tuanvo1538]

Thanks for everything! You are great!

[@garlicgirl3149]

I keep asking so if these are bad why does the fitness industry give trainers certifications to teach us to stretch wrong?! UGH!

[@JessG_20]

Because most certifications are a crock of crap and most personal trainers barely know what they're talking about. And it isn't just the fitness industry suffering from this problem. I hate it.

[@Just1morefishinthepond]

personal trainers take a weekend course or a online course to understand basic stuff

[@08missaka]

They get your money

[@RoseGrace100]

I see it all the time. Teaching us awful exercises.

[@Enoc63]

I believe there should be a more valid way to become certified. As in they should practice what they preach but also should at least look like they have a clue about fitness. There have been times where I see some OUT of shape/overweight folks that have been certified trainers and I’m like ??? But yes I agree ☝️

[@beautydoctorcardiff]

1) flat on back pull knee up to chest 2) flat on back knees bent drop to each side shoulders down 3) back extension keeping hips down 4) using a ball between your back and chair and extending the arms back 5) stretch out strap 6) ilio psoas stretch

[@ErinDavila76]

Those are the worst to do or best?

[@radosawkapuscinski2808]

best accrding to them

[@aprilbalsamo]

Love the videos. Thanks for the tips. 🤣🤣your vocabulary is fancy. Yes we are impressed 🙌🏼

[@johnk5821]

You guys are great !! Thank you for the videos

[@seattlegrrlie]

After a day in desk chair, that back extension feels so good every time.

[@geofftayloruk]

The exercises being recommended here are all Yoga postures or modified versions thereof...

[@europanzz]

I love it.. so sensible and so informative.. thanks.

[@repentfast7793]

wow wow wow you guys are fantastic thank you this is probably one of my very favorite videos you keep getting better and better, again I can't thank you enough.

[@steinarkverneng2616]

I was seeing my chiropractor to day, hi told me to stop this bad stretsh to 😀

[@L.Spencer]

Funny, I'm actually here to look for a video on the QL. I stopped by the gym to see about using the pool to try to build up my back strength, when they tried to pressure me to sign up for personal trainer sessions. He mentioned he thought it might be my QL, but he could have me do some moves to see if it spasmed to make sure. Then he asked, Why would you not allow me to help you?

[@alleyacosta3335]

Thanks guys you are awesome happy new year

[@101doreen]

Thanks, Guys! You have really been the best advice out there. I've been doing the tennis elbow muscle friction and stretch. It's helped tremendously! Looking fwd to these hip and back stretches.

[@oreoandoz7723]

Thank you for your videos! Can you do a video on what to do about numbness, tingling, and aching in the lower back, hips AND arms and hands? I see a lot of videos for either the lower or upper extremities, but none for both. Is there any sleeping position that won't aggravate one while 'fixing' the other? What would cause both at the same time? I've been really struggling with this. If I sleep in a way that's comfortable for my back/lower spine issues, my arms and especially my hands ache and then go numb. If I sleep in a position that feels good to my arms and hands, my lower back aches and I have episodes of back pain. I also can't sleep on my front because, again, low back pain from that position. How do I sleep? I toss and turn and toss and turn and wake myself up repeatedly as I change position! :D please help!

[@isidesiwas6680]

Do you use a pillow?

[@Ryanhelpmeunderstand]

I actually like you two and your weird way of comedy. Bravo!

[@ricardoistudla8641]

You guys are the best!! Thank you for these videos!!

[@scm731]

Thank you guys. Such great advice.👍🏼🥰

[@SharonCJohnson]

I like your padded table. I could use that. At 80 yr. young it is hard to get up and down from the floor. I even do them in my bed, but too soft.

[@L.Spencer]

I agree. I need a table like that!

[@bonitapajarita]

I did see a comment where Bob and Brad did confirm you can do these in your bed its fine. :)

[@pamelaroyce5285]

Some tables are not very expensive. Some are low to the ground and others are not. www.amazon.com/slp/physical-therapy-tables/u33w8jevhrmk8n8

[@vanceav4073]

Look for a massage table on Amazon or Facebook or Craigslist if you don't mind used. It's what we use as estheticians as well in our treatment rooms for facials. They are padded well but very firm and sturdy and you can adjust height.

[@wohnjick6991]

I could use a table like that for some good ole bangin with my mistress and I’m 80 yrs old

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

My back loves forward bends and even though I have stenosis I can do very shallow extensions. Which my back also loves. It's like everything, listen to your body, and Bob and Brad of course!! The one Brad does feels great, I use my stairs to do that one.

[@brdfshdg3788]

That's probably just in your head. Your body can't tell you what's good only your mind does, which can be wrong.

[@Itsmekeeks]

Thank you guys so much for your videos !

[@danniellebarnes4874]

You guys are so entertaining! And - I love to check out the stretches you recommend :)

[@aliciabrillante]

This felt like hanging out with two docs hehe

[@Baron1497]

Literally, my high school gym teachers had us do these all. the. time.

[@texas_sweet_tea]

Thank you for the video. I'm 39 and I've had 5 back surgeries total. This helps immensely guys.

[@shawnhunter7581]

Love your videos as always!

[@PhishedOff]

I have had so many osteo doctors AND physical therapists over the years make me bend over like that at my first or last appt - I ALWAYS had a relapse and was done w the appts. I've learned to say NO! Thank you for showing me why that happened.

[@L.Spencer]

That happened to me, at an intake she tried to make me bend over. My back was just telling me not to. She kept insisting, but I would put my hand down to support myself. She said I needed to take my hand away. I ended up in tears, this whole back issue has changed my life and been a huge stress, then that. She kept saying I should be able to do it since it had been over 8 weeks (took me that long to be able to get an appointment and keep it.) I changed therapist. Now I see I was right to not do that stretch, it could have gone out again, and then I'd probably have not been able to move at all. Let alone go home.

[@playhooky]

Jenni & Loraine - I feel for you both - it can be so hard to stand up for what you know is right for you because you know your body. It actually helps to practice the conversation ahead of time if you are going back to the same dr or therapist (it's technically called "imagined interactions - who knew that it is good to talk to yourself - lol). And if the person won't listen to you, then yep - you need to switch practitioners. Stand you ground when your body tells you something is wrong or hurts bad!!!

[@L.Spencer]

I do stand up for myself more than I used to. I had a chiro at the beginning of this, when I couldn't stop crying, who didn't want my husband to come in with me to the appointment. I really insisted, as I needed him emotionally. She finally relented. Also, now I see a PT who is not at all pushy and very easy going.

[@brdfshdg3788]

Geez aren't they supposed to be "professionals" wtf

[@jeremiahboor]

The guy in green sounds just like Norm MacDonald.

[@kevinjohnson7300]

I was expecting to hear a pollock or a black guy joke lol

[@PureExistence1]

Lol, yea😂 He does!!!

[@dogmgfuckshitmcgee4656]

Yes he does

[@paulfasse8032]

Great ear. Sounds exactly like Norm

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it.

[@Aldoshein]

This is awesome! Thank u!

[@meredithkiljan6398]

I threw out my back touching my toes I’m so glad u shared this

[@stefs3460]

Ha me too very similar, well bent over to pet my puppy which was right above my toes and got stuck!

[@normanhenderson7300]

@@stefs3460 , The movement did not cause that. Some other issue exist you was not aware of.

[@avosolakian9526]

I was having a pain in my L5-S1 part and I just did the stretches mentioned in the video, and i can really feel the difference and the relief. Thank you so much guys. Been following your channel for almost a year now and you guys have motivated me to start studying Physiotherapy. God bless

[@Mxl100]

Avo Solakian did you get that pain from lifting weights or some kind of workout as well??

[@avosolakian9526]

DON cruz yes 3 years ago i did a deadlift in wrong form so it hit my left side of my lower back. Pain got bearable after a while but from time to time it hits back. It all depends on ur daily activities and posture

[@elizabethbennet4791]

dont because youre fat and unhealthy

[@erre6914]

Thank you guys. You guys are awesome.

[@ashkeeoh]

This channel is my go to every time i need help with some movements lol. Thanks guys!

[@digitalbrinjen3245]

That second stretch I learned years ago in yoga and is one of my favourites. Always feels good on my lower back and I feel energised after.

[@philipzanoni]

It is so wonderful to see an older guy in slacks and dress shoes stretching on the table with ease.. it is just wonderful to watch.. I'm older myself.. 51, and I just love watching you guys as opposed to some young 20 year old who can scratch behind his ear with his big toe because of the gift of Youth

[@TheFabricTeapot1]

🤭🤭🤭 Better than seeing some 20 year old scratch behind his ear with his big toe because of the gift of youth 👌

[@marthajf73]

Give it 10 more years 😢

[@jacedaace01]

Thank you Gentlemen! Really appreciate your expertise & helpful advice!!! I've managed to help reduce my lower back pain with your recommended stretches & I intend to carry on with this to fully eliminate my back issues one day. Very grateful to you both...

[@windsorlewis3344]

I’m currently studying the anatomy and movement topics for my Pilates instructor certification and I found your videos when I was looking for more information on shoulder mobility and stability. (Loved it!) Now I find I’m watching you more and more for other anatomy and movement topics. It’s thrilling how complementary all of these topics are to the Pilates methodology. Thank you for making the learning process so entertaining!!!!

[@citrinechapters]

Is standing forward fold in yoga too much pressure on your low back as well? We do it in class and usually fold from the hips with a slight bend in the knees so your belly touches your thighs, then you would grab opposite elbows and hang.. it feels like a relief to the back rather than a strain doing it this way. Thoughts?

[@hargow4u]

As long as there is no compression in your lumbar spine, you should be okay. Keep the spine lengthening and lead with the heart as you fold from the hips. Bend the knees more if you are less flexible. Good yoga teachers will cue you to avoid rounding of the lower back. Learning proper alignment and working with your body's limitations is key when doing yoga postures. Only then will your body open up to allow you to go further. Namaste.

[@AZ-kr6ff]

@@hargow4u Sit on it.

[@RossWilliamsDC]

Forward bends are perfectly fine if you do them correctly as taught in Yoga, which means most of the flexion comes from the pelvic tilt and not from the lumbar spine. Yoga teaches us to maintain a “flat back” (I.e. neutral L-spine) as we bend forward and always to take the forward bend only as far as you can without flexing the spine.

[@Coopogers]

Some, who lack core strength, may be more at risk during these exercises even if they're told to have a flat back. They're physically incapable so should work their way into it after building up their core 🤗

[@dagoninfinite]

Youre so wrong

[@crikeymos22]

M P why. Explain. I do this stretches in yoga and my back feels better bending from the hip not the back.

[@Cristopheraxl]

Read stu McGill

[@crikeymos22]

Cristopheraxl thank you so much for this link. Just watched one of his lectures and makes total sense to me in what he says. ❤️

[@jjall663]

I love these stretches! Thank you

[@maryg3143]

Thank you thank you!

[@jenniferkennedy1831]

I love the stick! Keep that bad boy in the rotation.

[@ktkee7161]

6:26 Now I would have though that was bad for your lower back, but apparently not. AMAZING!

[@Deutschland8894]

well i think it depoends where you have an injury, there are frontal, lateral and posterior injuries :(

[@shobanar7423]

Thank you so much ! You are so right about that one so-common wrong stretch giving back pain ! Feels so good to know that it is not just me !

[@sonjadelbello]

Hey guys, I’ve just discovered you 👍 was researching knee strengthening exercises. Wow, you’re both so educated in the “right way”! Thanks so much, you’ve done so many videos, no doubt I’ll be spending many nights watching them, learning what’s the right and wrong ways to self help and education. I’ve subscribed!!! 🙏🏻 all the way from Australia 😀

[@michaeljames8218]

I had no idea that some of the things I have been doing where, in fact, making my back worse.

[@elizabethbennet4791]

theyre not, these videos are making people afraid of movement

[@karenkeller5866]

Is it ok to do the plow or forward folds in yoga?

[@Lioness006]

I learned a lot of these in physical therapy for my back & hip pain. They do help!

[@johnwayne3219]

U guys are great thank you

[@Sealust50]

At 6:30, that's the Cobra position in yoga!

[@Dantesjoe]

these two would freak if they saw weighted jefferson curls.

[@jojojaykay]

Dantesjoe they would freak I’d try realized how poorly nuanced the information they give out is

[@user-ch5ij5yd2g]

God damn crossfit