You asked for feedback at the end. Ok! I just tried it for the first time and was immediately reminded over several things: my shoulders need help, it’s important to relax all your back and leg muscles and just use your arms or it doesn’t work! For me, to find the right spot, my arms had to be extended in front of me almost completely (t9/t10 herniation wrapping around ribs on the right; causing constant spasms and nerve “zings.” Walking is even extremely painful to that area). You’re right about needing to play around with your hand placement for sure. I was way too far back the first couple tried and the pain I felt in my lower lumbar on the same side took my breath away. Definitely go easy as you find the sweet spot for your specific pain area. Also, the way you continued to explain pain on either side of the spine instead of coming from the spine, as well as pain and tightness in the traps being signs of neck issues made so much sense. I had serious whiplash about 6 years ago that caused a c3/c4 herniation and I live in constant pain in those areas ever since. Next I’ll be checking out your neck exercises and then trying another set of this exercise. The exhale was a helpful tip as well. Thank you! My PT and I may need to have words in the morning. 5 weeks in and this has never been suggested yet every video on thoracic pain suggests this. You’re the only one to explain it so that I knew it was safe to do since they hadn’t done it in PT so I thought we’ll it must be not ok for me. 🤦🏻♀️
1st video I’ve found that gave any explanation about where the pain is and if the exercise will be helpful. I’ve been in PT 5 weeks and this hasn’t be suggested once. Yet in any thoracic herniation video they’ve shown this exercise, but in PT the said not to over extend and haven’t suggested it at all so I’ve been thinking this whole time I’m searching videos that this must not be good for my herniation. But because you took the time to explain, I’m rolling over right now, tears and all, and trying this. THANK YOU! I have a T9-T10 herniation and my life has basically stopped and been replaced with bed, tears, pain, and wondering if my only chance at relief will be surgery and I’m only 39! Thank you. Thank you thank you.
I’m currently dealing with a disc bulge in the same area, and I’ve been feeling the same as you and I’m 37. Has your condition improved since posting this?
@@ChrisP3000xI am doing much better. Dramatic decrease in symptoms. I discovered Stewart McGill and have been working his protocol in his book called The Back Mechanic. Walking 20-30 mins, 3x a day. Doing his Big 3, curl ups, side planks and bird dogs, and his Back Big 3. As well as paying attention to posture and changing positions often if needed. I swear by this guys work. I learned more about my issue by reading his book than I did with two chiropractors, PTs, Drs, and PAs. I hope anyone in the comments can find relief. I believe it can be achieved.
This shit worked. Slipped disk this morning. Did ten reps then moved hadst lower then did 10 more. Then moved hands a little lower and so on. Different helped. Followed it with a downward dog stretch. Wasn't a miracle but did make a big difference.
Thank you for the explanation. Very helpful. I've been trying vsrious exercises for thoracic spondylosis. But i think the pain comes from the base of the neck..
Thank you doctor. If you can you pls specifically suggest exercises for the last rib line T9-T12. Stabing pain cant take deep breadth or sit. Also have C6-C7 & L4-L5 prolapses. Left leg tingling and numbness ...
A better exercise is to use a standard barbell (smaller and thinner than an Olympic barbell) and use a squat rack to set the barbell to a desired height. Lean back across the barbell with the barbell between two vertebrae and roll left and right and even use the rack to push against using your arms. This will put stress on the disc and pop it into place. You can move the barbell to target each thoracic disc (also some lumbar and some cervical discs). It is a lot more targeted than a general back extension.
I notice you are "inverting your elbows" hyper extending your elbows... I call it "inside out elbows". I have been told that is NOT good. There is a difference between "locking elbows" and hyper extending elbows....... help please ?
Sir.nice video. I have thoracic disc bulge.i do your recommended exercise daily for past 3 months. But not 60 repetition. Only marginal improvement. Can you suggest something
Dr. Sam, this exercise is known by many names: e.g. Cobra, half push-up, and you and other yoga practitioners it is so easy to do. For the seniors, it terrible touch to do it even for one rep. I remember seeing a patient while waiting for treatment by Dr. McKenzie to go and rest in the room which had a bed with a shape exactly like the cobra pose. The patient rested on the bed and later when Dr. McKenzie came for him, the patient's back pain was gone. This incident had provided Dr. McKenzie the method and is now very popular with all the PTs. Am I right?
Hello! I have chronic pain in the thoracic spine (right in the middle of the back ). MRI indicated a T9-T10 disc protrusion. Doctors do not believe that this pain is caused by compression of disc. Can I perform this exercise? Thank you for your wonderful work! (Translated from Portuguese-BR by Google Translator)
Hi! Does this help bulging discs of the thoracic spine? I understand I only have 13% chance of healing bulging discs, per study shown by Bob and Brad on their video. Its better to have herniated discs.
You asked for feedback at the end. Ok! I just tried it for the first time and was immediately reminded over several things: my shoulders need help, it’s important to relax all your back and leg muscles and just use your arms or it doesn’t work! For me, to find the right spot, my arms had to be extended in front of me almost completely (t9/t10 herniation wrapping around ribs on the right; causing constant spasms and nerve “zings.” Walking is even extremely painful to that area). You’re right about needing to play around with your hand placement for sure. I was way too far back the first couple tried and the pain I felt in my lower lumbar on the same side took my breath away. Definitely go easy as you find the sweet spot for your specific pain area.
Also, the way you continued to explain pain on either side of the spine instead of coming from the spine, as well as pain and tightness in the traps being signs of neck issues made so much sense. I had serious whiplash about 6 years ago that caused a c3/c4 herniation and I live in constant pain in those areas ever since. Next I’ll be checking out your neck exercises and then trying another set of this exercise. The exhale was a helpful tip as well. Thank you! My PT and I may need to have words in the morning. 5 weeks in and this has never been suggested yet every video on thoracic pain suggests this. You’re the only one to explain it so that I knew it was safe to do since they hadn’t done it in PT so I thought we’ll it must be not ok for me. 🤦🏻♀️
Thanks so much for your story.
How are you doing after all of this time?
Great presentation!
1st video I’ve found that gave any explanation about where the pain is and if the exercise will be helpful. I’ve been in PT 5 weeks and this hasn’t be suggested once. Yet in any thoracic herniation video they’ve shown this exercise, but in PT the said not to over extend and haven’t suggested it at all so I’ve been thinking this whole time I’m searching videos that this must not be good for my herniation. But because you took the time to explain, I’m rolling over right now, tears and all, and trying this. THANK YOU! I have a T9-T10 herniation and my life has basically stopped and been replaced with bed, tears, pain, and wondering if my only chance at relief will be surgery and I’m only 39! Thank you. Thank you thank you.
I’m currently dealing with a disc bulge in the same area, and I’ve been feeling the same as you and I’m 37. Has your condition improved since posting this?
@@aliveinside8 Yes, an update from her would be great. BTW, how are you doing?
@@ChrisP3000xI am doing much better. Dramatic decrease in symptoms. I discovered Stewart McGill and have been working his protocol in his book called The Back Mechanic. Walking 20-30 mins, 3x a day. Doing his Big 3, curl ups, side planks and bird dogs, and his Back Big 3. As well as paying attention to posture and changing positions often if needed. I swear by this guys work. I learned more about my issue by reading his book than I did with two chiropractors, PTs, Drs, and PAs. I hope anyone in the comments can find relief. I believe it can be achieved.
Love the McKenzie method!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Thank you so much Sam , i will try these exercises before I go see my Chiropractor.
This shit worked. Slipped disk this morning. Did ten reps then moved hadst lower then did 10 more. Then moved hands a little lower and so on. Different helped. Followed it with a downward dog stretch. Wasn't a miracle but did make a big difference.
Thank you soo much that helped me alot almost immediatly
Thank you for the explanation. Very helpful. I've been trying vsrious exercises for thoracic spondylosis. But i think the pain comes from the base of the neck..
Thank you doctor. If you can you pls specifically suggest exercises for the last rib line T9-T12. Stabing pain cant take deep breadth or sit. Also have C6-C7 & L4-L5 prolapses. Left leg tingling and numbness ...
Oh my god, thank you! That helped soo much!
A better exercise is to use a standard barbell (smaller and thinner than an Olympic barbell) and use a squat rack to set the barbell to a desired height. Lean back across the barbell with the barbell between two vertebrae and roll left and right and even use the rack to push against using your arms. This will put stress on the disc and pop it into place. You can move the barbell to target each thoracic disc (also some lumbar and some cervical discs). It is a lot more targeted than a general back extension.
Well done...great video...keep them coming!
I notice you are "inverting your elbows" hyper extending your elbows... I call it "inside out elbows". I have been told that is NOT good. There is a difference between "locking elbows" and hyper extending elbows....... help please ?
great video, how long will it take for me to be pain free doing these stretches?
Great video. Thank you so much.
Sir.nice video.
I have thoracic disc bulge.i do your recommended exercise daily for past 3 months. But not 60 repetition.
Only marginal improvement.
Can you suggest something
what if you can't raise up off your elbows. Is it any good?
Hi there! is this good for herniated disc T2-T3? thanks in advance!
Thank you for a great tip!
Dr. Sam, this exercise is known by many names: e.g. Cobra, half push-up, and you and other yoga practitioners it is so easy to do. For the seniors, it terrible touch to do it even for one rep. I remember seeing a patient while waiting for treatment by Dr. McKenzie to go and rest in the room which had a bed with a shape
exactly like the cobra pose. The patient rested on the bed and later when Dr. McKenzie came for him, the patient's back pain was gone.
This incident had provided Dr. McKenzie the method and is now very popular with all the PTs. Am I right?
It's true.
Hello! I have chronic pain in the thoracic spine (right in the middle of the back
). MRI indicated a T9-T10 disc protrusion. Doctors do not believe that this pain is caused by compression of disc. Can I perform this exercise? Thank you for your wonderful work! (Translated from Portuguese-BR by Google Translator)
Excellent Exercise..it helped a lot
Hi did you try this for thoracic disc protrusion?
How are you?
I have the same diagnosis as you do. How are you now, is there anything that helped you?
Me too about to try
Starting today I need help so bad! Thank you
Hi! Does this help bulging discs of the thoracic spine? I understand I only have 13% chance of healing bulging discs, per study shown by Bob and Brad on their video. Its better to have herniated discs.
I also have a disc issue in my thoracic was wondering if this helped you?
Will that work for a pain stemming from mid back spasm?
How's your pain
useful info!
This video lead me to another one of your videos that really helped me. Neck not back…. Thank you!
@David Mellus, hi help me please. Which neck exercise really helped your thoracic spine? I have pain going on 4 years!
@@TheRuthyc
Sorry I Don’t have the link. It was moving the neck and head. You will have to search for it.
someone tell him he's in anterior pelvic tilt
this is not chiro is it? Cos i dont want that
I think I really hurt myself doing this.
Are you better now Bruce?
If you’re pain….