Sciatica Won't Get Better Unless You First Fix These 2 Problems

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  • @janetcorey5102
    @janetcorey5102 Рік тому +562

    You explained exactly where the pain is coming from. Listening to you was like you looking inside my body. You explained exactly my pain area. Thank you for this video❤️

    • @Davisfamily56124
      @Davisfamily56124 Рік тому +20

      Same, I’m amazed and hopeful

    • @richricogranada9647
      @richricogranada9647 Рік тому +5

      “Wonderful”???? Oh, because this a color human…right? Bahhhhhhhh!!!!!!!

    • @janetcorey5102
      @janetcorey5102 Рік тому +15

      @@richricogranada9647 raise he’s good and knows his stuff!

    • @josephnader8702
      @josephnader8702 Рік тому +20

      Absolutely great that I can come here for foundational musculo-skeletal- nerve education. Thanks sir...

    • @aprilfisher4947
      @aprilfisher4947 Рік тому +17

      Had sciatica on and off for almost my whole adult life started in my 20s and now have arthritis there too have had MRI scans etc and am now 66 and still mobile and I still work a job I know the pain from this and over the years have been left hardly able to move due to spasms but take each day as it comes and know my physical limits it's never going to get better so I carry on as much as possible.

  • @devious141
    @devious141 Рік тому +191

    Man, no stupid stretches, that actually aggravates the problem more, but flex and hold exercises that actually help, strengthen and relieve the pain thank you 🙏🏾

    • @joshk6066
      @joshk6066 5 місяців тому +4

      These worked better for you? The stretches are trash. They give me like 5 mins of relief, and the pain just comes right back when I sit down. I'm in pain watching this at work... can't wait to go home and try.

    • @GoodGood-vb8gm
      @GoodGood-vb8gm 5 місяців тому +2

      Planta fasciitis : UA-cam doctors and physiotherapist most of them tell us to stretch the wrong way. Then, I went to see a government doctor and getting to see a government physiotherapist will have to wait a long time. She gave a me pamphlet and said at the main time do these exercises and I did those stretches and someone helped me buy a cheap sandals from the street market and I was healed in a very short time. I don't need to see a physiotherapist anymore. Whatever kind of stretch and if it makes you feel painful, it's not right. The stretches are to make feel less pain.

    • @pamelagarlito7149
      @pamelagarlito7149 3 місяці тому +1

      Appropriate body posture routine and appropriate stretching and bending helps a lot. Do it every early morning, when the tissues,tendons, muscles, joints,nerves all rest night long as it relaxes ur whole body while sleeping. Early morning is the best recommendation ever.

  • @andrewpipitone1572
    @andrewpipitone1572 Рік тому +712

    I had gotten sciatica at 27 years old I was working concrete at the time. I was crippled for two years.the pain was killing... Eventually it went away thank God. I would have died. I want to tell you guys do the pelvic tilts. ThN when you get better workout. I thought I'd tell you all to give you hope. ❤

    • @DaRealIlnois
      @DaRealIlnois Рік тому +18

      How are you doing now ❤

    • @lisaguerra6084
      @lisaguerra6084 Рік тому +54

      Thank you. I'm sorry you went through this.
      The pain can make people want death.

    • @DaRealIlnois
      @DaRealIlnois Рік тому +38

      @@lisaguerra6084 i have just laid and prayed but physical therapy and watching these videos the pain has went from a 10 to 7 all the way to 3

    • @muaawais3316
      @muaawais3316 Рік тому +9

      Same

    • @eduardojlino
      @eduardojlino Рік тому +23

      Wow. I give my non pain days for granted. I need to start moving and doing exercise that's going to help me never feel this disabling pain. 😢

  • @PaulinNgoma-f7h
    @PaulinNgoma-f7h Рік тому +22

    I have been having sciatica nerve pain for a month now and I really have been in very bad pain I scream because of the pain I couldn't bend,or pick something from the floor or the ground I thank God for your teaching I pray that after being consistent I will be healed in Jesus name.

  • @Linusrox123
    @Linusrox123 Рік тому +83

    Like most sufferers, I have watched a jillion UA-cam videos in my search for relief. Yours is the BEST explanation so I can wrap my mimd around the whole problem instead of just following orders and crossing my fingers. THANK YOU!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +7

      Hey Gael, you are so welcome! We are so glad we were able to help you understand what is going on with sciatica pain!

    • @LisaRustige
      @LisaRustige 3 місяці тому +1

      After 3 car accidents in 3 yrs and many falls, I have SEVERE pain in back, butt n legs n feet. I've had sciatic pain n periformis pain. I can't lay down or sit or stand, or drive. Thank u for explaining ❤

  • @VanessaDanielle444
    @VanessaDanielle444 Рік тому +636

    Dude. I’m a physical therapist. I have sciatica from a yoga injury 7 months ago and have watched lots of videos to get myself better (yes I know what to do but I also DONT know what to do). It’s a complicated injury to say the least…lots of stuff wasn’t working. This video is sooooo good for patient education. The best I have seen and heard.
    Nice job!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

    • @vcash1112
      @vcash1112 Рік тому +8

      Elaborate on your injury.

    • @VanessaDanielle444
      @VanessaDanielle444 Рік тому +21

      @@vcash1112 I was in standing bow pulling pose in hot yoga (standing on left leg) on 11/5/22. Been doing it for years. After the one minute posture I was moving out of it and I heard an audible ripping sound, my left hip shifted, and I could feel the swelling. Couldn’t walk on it for a week. Had radiating posterior thigh pain, couldn’t straighten my left leg. Got an MRI order from doc in ER. Results: Hamstring tear, quadratus femoris strain (unsure of grade), hip labral tear. Sent to surgeon. She said: lots of edema in there. Give it six months to heal the hamstring.
      Now I’m sure I was set up for this due to an old left side back injury that would give me trouble (hence the reason I started yoga years ago). I figured it was just QL tightness but yes the QL would tighten up I think because of a disc problem? Also to note-I felt my back when I was walking just the other day and noted left side paraspinal atrophy, so who knows how long I had inactive lumbar stabilizers…). Long story short I went back to the surgeon. She sent me to PT again. I did it initially for a bit (November until January) and thought I could continue with exercises on my own. Ha! The radiating posterior thigh pain continued and due to compensatory movement patterns from walking funny, my back got so bad I almost had to take off work. I’m in an outpatient neuro clinic full time but also PRN at an ortho clinic every other week. So I Went back to PT. It’s helping…I guess. I know all the exercises to do and I do the. Biggest thing that helped? When I discovered self traction by leaning forward over a table or bed, reaching overhead and pulling, letting lower body relax. That would “unlock” a spot in left side lumbosacral area and then I wouldn’t have to walk right side bent and right rotated and it reduces the thigh pain/cramps. I keep having posterior thigh pain on/off consistently. It’s not the hamstring strain. It’s sciatica. PT and surgeon agreed I needed a diagnosic hip injection in the joint to see if that helps. In addition to these symptoms, I have very specific burning groin pain, a feeling of stiffness and pain after sitting, etc. As long as I avoid that anterior pelvic tilt my body prefers on that left side, it’s better. Unless I over do it and then my leg is just tight and groin hurts and posterior thigh hurts. Any suggestions? Hahaha! It’s a long story!

    • @TheNunolino
      @TheNunolino Рік тому

      Bjs 😘 tudo bem!Vai dando notícias!

    • @RunninFromTheK9
      @RunninFromTheK9 Рік тому

      @@VanessaDanielle444 no cap I kinda fell asleep reading that, wanna hear my story? I was playing Mario go kart when I was a kid, I learned how to jump over the walls and cheat, fell on a banana peel, checked out my neighbor cause she’s sexy, fell through a ceiling, broke my ding dong by a vagina, and then I wasted time out of my life to write this, hope your day gets easier you noodle ass 😊

    • @danielwall5914
      @danielwall5914 Рік тому +25

      Sorry to hear. But to be honest - and please be open-minded now - yoga is absolute fucking TRASH. The amount of people that get injured from yoga is crazy. I similarily injured myself doing yoga. 12 years of ice-hockey, 20 years of hard gym training, still, my two worst injuries (that I still suffer from today) are from only 2 years of yoga practice. Yoga has potential to be good, but most teachers and students have NO idea what they are doing. Also, I found after being involved in the yoga scene for a few years that most yoga practitioners have horrible posture, especially Ashtangis. Its just not a very well-thought out physical practice, its more of a cult. This becomes extra evident if you know anything about nutrition and hear what they have to say about it. God bless everyone, stay open-minded and trust your body.

  • @debrastephens3227
    @debrastephens3227 Рік тому +142

    You are the first doctor/physical therapist who really explains sciatic nerve problems & the proper way to engage muscles so proper healing can occur.

    • @samuelbrown7831
      @samuelbrown7831 Рік тому +1

      Has strong Native American shaman energy

    • @hanomazom9670
      @hanomazom9670 Рік тому +6

      Hi! I have seen a few doctors and physical therapists too, and it's as if they had no clue of anatomy and tried to hide their ignorance by being busy, rude or ambiguous. When this video came up i was like oh no, im not sure if want to see another useless presentation of useless tricks. But i was fascinated how well he showed and explained this stuff i have so long wanted to grasp! I am sooooo greatful! Thank you! ❤❤❤❤

    • @godsfavourite9379
      @godsfavourite9379 6 місяців тому

      I have being have this problem for 3 years. Gone to different therapists and taken so many injections but no relief. Will start these exercies

  • @bluwtrgypsy
    @bluwtrgypsy Рік тому +325

    Fantastic. This is like having a free appointment with this wonderful man. Thank you. Blessings

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +22

      Hey Indigo! It's our pleasure! Thank you so much for the kind words! We are grateful for the opportunity to be able to help. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! Please take care.🧡

    • @janetcorey5102
      @janetcorey5102 Рік тому +5

      I agree, he nailed it

    • @Hola-fz7jq
      @Hola-fz7jq Рік тому +2

      💯👍👍👌

    • @swissms5808
      @swissms5808 Рік тому +1

      Anytime I try strength train my lower abdominal, not only is the pain in my back excruciatingly painful, but my hips seize up !! 😫😖😮‍💨

    • @mariannebird4630
      @mariannebird4630 Рік тому +1

      Agree 💯

  • @veenanarwani761
    @veenanarwani761 10 місяців тому +72

    Every viewer is commending this doctor. Superb. He certainly deserves it.

  • @carrieemerton5049
    @carrieemerton5049 Рік тому +93

    15 YRS countless rehab, 3 surgeries... I've never heard this explained this way. Thank you

    • @rhiys
      @rhiys 11 місяців тому +5

      Surgery is likely what is causing the continued pain. My dad herniated multiple discs working construction, had surgery on one of them and he regrets it to this day. He's crippled some days now and needs a stick.

    • @marbeeidk5892
      @marbeeidk5892 8 місяців тому +2

      ​@rhiys I'm glad I read your comment. 3 doctors suggested I needed a surgery but I am very scared. I am in so much pain right now straight for 2 months. No prescription helps to ease the pain. I almost decide to do the surgery thinking it will fixed everything.

    • @rhiys
      @rhiys 8 місяців тому +1

      @marbeeidk5892 2 months isn't a long time. Please hold on.
      Read the book "Back Mechanic" while you're on bed rest. So many people give in to the pain and get surgery. If you can get through the pain, you'll heal. The human body is designed to heal and adapt. Your back will do just that.
      Please give yourself time. I slipped a disc in 2019, and was in pain for 8 months until one day I woke up and felt amazing. Seeing my dad in pain after the surgery made me not want to go through with it.
      Glad I didn't and simply took the time to rest and read up on spine hygiene.
      Good luck to you! Please be patient and allow your body to heal. Stay strong.

    • @adelejholmes7549
      @adelejholmes7549 7 місяців тому +5

      3 months intense pain and 8 months off work nursing...my back went at first for 2 weeks then got better (which has happened quite a few times before) had spinal nerve root injection 2 weeks ago which has given some pain relief but still in my glute and back of leg. Work putting pressure on to retire from my job - man this stuff should be taught from primary school! Im gonna gove this my best shot for full recovery🤞Thank you! 🙏

    • @tpcitpci
      @tpcitpci 6 місяців тому +1

      Great explanation. When I had that pain in my sacral area, doing both of these things (that I did by accident and didn't know what the exact influence was) always reduced my pain immediately.

  • @paillette42
    @paillette42 11 місяців тому +43

    I'm in the midst of a very painful sciatica flareup, and happened upon your sciatica playlist. It is literally the most useful thing I've found in years on the subject. THANK YOU!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  11 місяців тому +3

      Hi Paillette, you are very welcome! We are so sorry you going through a sciatica flare-up. The pain from it is no joke and it can be relentless. We hope you feel better soon! 🧡

    • @paillette42
      @paillette42 11 місяців тому +2

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy I do, thanks to you-- just doing the lower abs exercise once decreased my pain considerably, so I'm trying to do more throughout the day, as you recommend.

  • @YvonneMiller-vx2po
    @YvonneMiller-vx2po Рік тому +7

    I've been watching 👀 you for a while. I'm a 60 year old woman & ,this is my dream, get help with my pain 💔! You Sir are Awesome! Thank you 😊

  • @philphilby7777
    @philphilby7777 Рік тому +14

    You are a legend mate. Wooow. So many so called experts out there but they only give exercises not activations. Why doesn’t everyone else understand this and teach it. Seriously it’s not rocket science. What you say makes absolute sense.

    • @MauGifts
      @MauGifts 11 місяців тому +2

      as a friend of mine told it's so funny how little doctors in our country knows. They just know to give antibiotics.

  • @marytuozzo606
    @marytuozzo606 Рік тому +78

    I have had 2 physical therapists and have been doing bridges and lower ab exercises for a few months. Neither explained proper form or why I was doing those exercises. Now I know I wasn't using proper activation of my glutes with my bridges or abs. Thank you so much for your clear explanation!

    • @LagMasterSam
      @LagMasterSam Рік тому +3

      For real. When I told my PT that I mainly felt my quads burning while doing bridges, she didn't seem to think it was a problem.

    • @kalo924
      @kalo924 Рік тому +1

      ​@@LagMasterSammine told me to use my glutes but not why.

  • @va1445
    @va1445 Рік тому +134

    I just went to the doctor last week for sciatic pain and all they did was give muscle relaxers (which were useless). Your video has been MUCH more helpful because this gives me the tools to actually make a difference. I can affirm that I have not been using my muscles properly so I'm sure these exercises will help. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +18

      Hi Valarie, It is our pleasure! 😃We are so sorry that you have been suffering from sciatica It can be so painful to deal even with muscle relaxers. Many times the muscle relaxers only take the edge off and don't offer any relief. We are thrilled that our content has been able to make a difference for you! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you all the best on your road to recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

    • @lindacake5792
      @lindacake5792 Рік тому +3

      I lnn no ow!! They gave me muscle relaxers and it’s not helpful. Just made me feel like crap in the morning after taking them.

    • @jordaneban7993
      @jordaneban7993 Рік тому +3

      @va1445 it depends to the doctors, i go to the doctor also and he gave me a nerve vitamins and bedtime medicine then he advise me to do a stretching excercise and rest for one month, after that i'm okay now i can do a heavy work now

    • @lindacake5792
      @lindacake5792 Рік тому +2

      @@jordaneban7993 what are the nerve vitamins called?

    • @Salamander60
      @Salamander60 Рік тому +1

      @@lindacake5792 sayangnya aku tidak tahu menahu soal medis karena aku salah satu penderita sciatic yg ingin mencari solusi lewat fisio terapi saja hanya karena masalah finansial maklum dinegeri kami medis sesuatu yg mengerikan harganya bagi kaum bawah sptku

  • @leslimoore7929
    @leslimoore7929 Рік тому +110

    I've been following for help for a yr now. I can finally walk pain free! I've been suffering since 2014 !!! Finally a physiotherapist who not only explains what the problem is but teaches how to fix it!!! You have saved me from having a knee replacement ❤ thank you so much!!

    • @johninman7545
      @johninman7545 Рік тому +2

      Oh wow it's so easy to do. I'm glad for you

    • @jon7713
      @jon7713 Рік тому +2

      Glad the office is in El Paso !

    • @susanbushfield3667
      @susanbushfield3667 Рік тому +2

      Wow I have been looking for you.
      You are an answer to my prayers.
      Wanting to avoid surgery, against friendly advice.
      Thank you Thank you

    • @EMMA-Anegl
      @EMMA-Anegl Рік тому +1

      What type of physio im having very bad pain..pls help

  • @arleneportsmouth1263
    @arleneportsmouth1263 10 місяців тому +15

    🙏🏻👏🏻🏆🌹 After doing these exercises (while putting the video on hold SEVERAL times) I have ALREADY felt CONSIDERABLE RELIEF from the EXCRUCIATING PAIN in my groin, low back, front of calves (shin bone) and RELENTLESS PAIN in my SIDES of my hips. I am actually ABLE to sit here and thumb type this message with MINIMAL SHOOTING PAINS DOWN MY THIGHS. 🙏🏻😥🙏🏻 I AM SAVING this instructional tutorial to my "RELIEVE PAIN" video list and will come back to watch often. WHY, after watching THOUSANDS of videos on this topic is this the ONLY ONE which explains HOW the muscles interact WITH the bones and ligaments and WHY the nerves are CAUSING PAIN ? 🌹👏🏻🏆🥰 Thank you SO MUCH ! Yes, THUMBS UP & SUBSCRIBED. ❤🥰

    • @beckiwildeman600
      @beckiwildeman600 Місяць тому

      I am having the same symptoms although I have had a bi-lateral sacroillac fusion almost 30 years ago one side was messed up this is the worse flare up I have ever had and I have been stuck in this since last friday and to day is Tuesday. This is the first man to talk on the Glut tilts.

  • @TahitianTreatt
    @TahitianTreatt Рік тому +84

    Thanks. I did those seated glute exercise for only 3-4 hrs. Maybe did 5 sets of 10 secs, did the stomach vacuums for my lower abs, and the pain literally stopped on the same day. There's a lot of truth to what you stated. I will get more active.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +10

      Hey we are soooo happy to hear this worked so well for you!! 🙌🏼 Keep on doing your glute and ab exercises, it's important to strengthen this muscles to ensure long lasting relief! Keep us posted!

    • @TahitianTreatt
      @TahitianTreatt Рік тому +9

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy yes I will. I'm on day two, and I literally don't have any pain when I woke up this morning. This lets me know that my sciatica issue is from my being lazy and not working out my muscles. Really amazing. Thanks again

    • @Pamela-1010
      @Pamela-1010 5 місяців тому

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy

  • @nildaweiss4287
    @nildaweiss4287 9 місяців тому +25

    I just found you. Thank God I did because I’m in constant pain. Your explanation is fantastic. I’ve gone to many doctors that don’t bother to explain anything close to what you did in this video. So grateful. 🙏

  • @shaks44
    @shaks44 Рік тому +8

    I’m 11 minutes in, I’m doing the exercise with the glutes and I get immediate relief after days of pain 😭
    I’m crying from relief
    I am shocked
    Thank you so much

  • @nannibeni3286
    @nannibeni3286 Рік тому +45

    Your knee videos got me hooked and helped my pain in less than a week! Keep on posting! Your content is life altering ❤😊

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +3

      Hi Nanni, Thank you so much for your amazing comment! It means the world to us. We are thrilled that this information has been able to help your pain in less than a week.🎉 That's phenomenal! You got this! 🧡
      In case you are interested or if you haven't already seen we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      Wishing you continued success in your recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🌺

  • @mandamorris7934
    @mandamorris7934 Рік тому +16

    Thank you for this. My sciatica has lost it's ever lovin mind suddenly and I can't even begin to even walk. I thought I'd broken my hip! Heard a pop exiting the vehicle and I've been in agony ever since.
    I lasted 4 days at home and ended up calling an ambulance, and after 3 days in the hospital, they couldn't find a single thing wrong.
    I'm in agony. No pain management at all...
    I absolutely can't sit or stand for more than 30 seconds, and now they want to do PT... and I'm game but once I move much it takes DAYS to recover enough.
    Earlier in the year I've had a number of surgeries (gall bladder and kidney) and have lost a significant amount of weight... and now this... I'm 66 and while I realize I'm too old for several things... being pain controlled and as comfortable as possible aren't two things I have ever fought with.
    End of the rope time... I don't sleep, can't eat and I'm fighting stage 4 kidney disease. I literally feel as if I'm losing my mind.

    • @noorgonzalez1076
      @noorgonzalez1076 7 місяців тому +1

      🫂🕊️♥️🙏🏽

    • @noorgonzalez1076
      @noorgonzalez1076 7 місяців тому

      Isaiah 35:5,6

    • @noorgonzalez1076
      @noorgonzalez1076 7 місяців тому

      23rd Psalm

    • @grindcorchestra118
      @grindcorchestra118 6 місяців тому

      Look into the carnivore diet people are healing their kidneys and and health problem because it reduces all inflammation and that also helps the pain go away huge

    • @janisrich1952
      @janisrich1952 2 місяці тому

      Find a good chiropractor!

  • @honeydew4576
    @honeydew4576 5 місяців тому +6

    Wow! I am so thankful The Lord guided me to your teaching here. Thank you so much. Feeling better already.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  5 місяців тому

      Hey Honey Dew! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad that you have found some relief!
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We would suggest to 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.
      Hope this information is helpful! Please keep us posted on your progress! 🧡

  • @pratibhapande6166
    @pratibhapande6166 2 місяці тому +2

    I am 62 year old woman from India.I used to be very active engaging in all the household work walking stretching yoga but for last six month I was suffering from pain in one leg and every morning routine that I enjoyed engaging in,became a task.Then I came across this channel and now I have stopped doing all the stretches only do deep breathing and the activation exercises given here. I am not totally pain free but it is going down the scale for sure. Thank you Namaste🙏

  • @That60sGuy
    @That60sGuy Рік тому +3

    One of the best clips I've ever seen re: dealing with sciatica pain/issues. This gentlemen should have a national TV show.

  • @artcarranza93
    @artcarranza93 Рік тому +7

    You brought immediately relief to my pain and it brought me to tears. I know it's not a permanent solution, but you describe the root of my pain. Thank you so much.

  • @ariellastein7489
    @ariellastein7489 Рік тому +130

    4 month sciatica, recurring shoulder impingement, and recurring cervical nerve aggravation person here - I can't thank you enough for this video. I've tried everything short of surgery for my issues and never really gave related muscle activation a chance, due to not really feeling said muscles. Something about your explanation in this video made me finally sit down and focus on activation (just at home in a chair/on the floor in the morning). For the glutes, I even wiggled my legs and hit them a little with my hands to make sure they were relaxed... after a day or so of trying, it finally happened, finally felt my glutes give a hard contraction without my legs lighting up. Glute bridges feel totally different now, ab exercises feel totally different, and I even translated this to lower trap activation to help my cervical issues. This is a Come to Jesus moment that everyone in a similar position needs to hear - strengthening exercises aren't going to help if you can't talk to the right muscle, so take the time to sit down and say hi until they say hi back.
    Just had my first day back at light barbell squats and I'm feeling even better than on my best days.
    Thank you again and again

    • @samraat3424
      @samraat3424 Рік тому +2

      Hello, I have the same cervical nerve aggravation issue for a long time. I have chronic pain on left side of neck, left shoulder and left shoulder blade. Could you please explain which neck muscles to isolate and activate, and how?

    • @ariellastein7489
      @ariellastein7489 Рік тому +1

      ​@samraat3424 hey there! I'm not a PT, Physio, kinesiologist, or health care provider of any kind, so I wouldn't be comfortable advising someone else to try something I've extrapolated from information on other body areas other than stating that working on getting my lower traps to activate is what helped my issue - I'd look to @epmanualphysicaltherapy for their specific advice either directly or in their past related videos. But best of luck in your recovery journey! ❤
      Edit - if it helps, on first glance, it looks like El Paso Manual Physical Therapy has quite a few different videos on various cervical spine related issues that might help you 😊

    • @holycitysinner9994
      @holycitysinner9994 Рік тому +3

      I’m not having that much trouble with glute activation, but any tips or tricks on helping with the lower abdominal activation??

    • @mikegaming3826
      @mikegaming3826 Рік тому +3

      i litterally have the same problem sciatica and shoulder pain/impingment. i need to try this guy's exercises

    • @maryscaramuzzino1291
      @maryscaramuzzino1291 3 місяці тому

      K kno kno I

  • @neilquinn7201
    @neilquinn7201 Рік тому +19

    So glad I found this. Been having chronic hamstring & calf pain from sciatica for months. Doing those glute exercises while watching your video has helped already.

    • @frankiew311
      @frankiew311 Рік тому +1

      Is your pain feel like you've sat too long? I get pain in my butt and the thighs. I'm wondering if that's what it is.

  • @jenhickle725
    @jenhickle725 Рік тому +6

    This seriously took away my pain after 6 weeks of agony! Thank you!!

  • @porschelove9941
    @porschelove9941 2 місяці тому +2

    Brother thank u so much if i knew where u lived i would come and hug you i was having so much pain i was on bed one month took meds went to physical therapy and when i saw your video it made sense to me so i tried it and guess what happened my pain disappeared almost it is still there but the electricity sciatica pains which made me paralysed went away i will sleep in peace tonight after a month i will keep working on my glute you are 100 percent rite glute is the reason sciatica comes specifically for me and my body it turned out that way i finally felt hope after doing the stretches for glute il do tomorrow also and keep doing it and im sure my pains will also go away thanks again cannot thank you enough buddy im in europe im 45 years and not fat i worked out every day and when this happened to me over night i did everything but it was still there thx again god bless you so much…

  • @Lvnaco
    @Lvnaco Рік тому +8

    You are one of a kind! The best kind! I feel a huge relief just watching you explain. I know it will help me because NOBODY EVER told me this! Forever grateful…

  • @MelindaJVS
    @MelindaJVS 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks, this video was incredible. The penny dropped. I’ve been doing the exercises my physio recommended but even chair sits I wasn’t activating my lower abdominals or glutes and now I can understand how I don’t do that in every activity! Even walking. Thank you SO much!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  7 місяців тому

      You are very welcome, Melinda! We are so glad we were able to help, and we really appreciate your support!

  • @marycollier1291
    @marycollier1291 Рік тому +25

    This is the best explanation of how to overcome sciatica I've ever seen or heard. I've had sciatica for 3 years now and managed to see an almost non existent dictor once. He just gave me painkillers that are as useless as sweets with no advice at all. You explained this so well and i could see where my problems are straight away. Only just found you today but I'm goiing to put the work in and hopefully get rid of this horrendous pain. Thank you so much for your advice

    • @txrwilliams
      @txrwilliams Рік тому +2

      This is absolutely the best INFO for me! I have been suffering for over 40 years with this problem from injury working in a Hospital!!! Was paralyzed from my right side waist- to my foot! The Dr gave no hope but glum and doom, BUT GOD HEALED ME AND SAVE ME 3YRS LATER👍👍❤️❤️👏👏🙏🏻🙌!!! I and still under a spine Dr, and the Videos have given me so much info and I am feeling much better!!! In Jesus Amen!!! Thank you so much Dr.!!!LOVE ❤️ your INFO!!!

    • @martinacruz3774
      @martinacruz3774 Рік тому

      The best exercise that tried,and easy, I ve been taking , those very expensive pills, for more than 2 yrs. Now, physical therapist ,but doesn’t help, still fill the pain.thanks, I’ll try to do it daily.

    • @maricelagomez170
      @maricelagomez170 Рік тому

      Same here is your bottle of ibuprofen 600😢 / have started physical therapy , takes many appointments to get real care

    • @Qasim_001
      @Qasim_001 Рік тому +1

      literally I was going to comment the same, the best explanation to overcome sciatica. Brialliantly explained!

  • @kcarroll671
    @kcarroll671 Місяць тому +1

    I hurt my sciatic nerve two weeks ago, nothing was giving me relief until I watched your video where you explained my exact sources of pain, the symptoms caused and how to treat it. I didn't need to go visit a physio, I feel so much better already, thank you!

  • @bbest7559
    @bbest7559 Рік тому +11

    I am watching this in extreme pain. I've had a sciatic issues for several years and lately it has been excruciating pain. I'm glad I came across this video. Very informative! I wish you were in my city!

  • @kristinguldner9473
    @kristinguldner9473 Рік тому +13

    I have 4 out of the 5 major bones in the spine that are misplaced and rotated. Ive had sciatica pain for 10 plus years. Ive had adjustments and went through physical therapy. Once i stopped stretching those muscles and started strenthening, weight lifting, and started using an electrode machine coupled with an ice pack. Im feeling much better.

  • @merrymeditation
    @merrymeditation Рік тому +19

    Best channel on YT for Physio , hands down.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +1

      Hi Merry Meditation! 🙌 Thank you so much for the encouraging words! You are awesome!🌟 In case you are interested or if you haven't seen it yet we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you all the best in your road to recovery.😃Please take care!🧡

    • @celticredhead
      @celticredhead Рік тому +1

      Completely agree with you.

  • @devisurampudi5778
    @devisurampudi5778 Місяць тому +2

    As part of understanding/self learning I searched, read and viewed many articles and videos.
    They were OK. And I tried. But in all honesty-yours were the best of the best ! MRI showed mild changes, so I knew surgery is not necessary.
    I got all my answers. Everything makes sense. I really don’t need to view and share ( to myself ) any more videos.
    Thank you vv much. God Bless you and your loved ones 🙏

  • @michaelanderson5986
    @michaelanderson5986 Рік тому +34

    Thank you for being so specific with your recommendations. I have been using both 1 leg and 2 leg bridges for years in an effort to maintain glute strength. Unfortunately, I did not avoid having my hamstrings dominate those exercises. Once I finally scaled back my work sets and truly worked my glutes without also activating my hamstrings I began to see improvements in my sciatic pain. Same with isolating my lower abs. My work sets invariably incorporated more upper ab work than lower and again, scaling back the work sets and being intentional to flatten the lower back has been a game changer. I feel like I owe you for a couple PT appointments!

  • @jimchilson8433
    @jimchilson8433 Рік тому +10

    I feel the same as your other comments. My doctors don't help but for the first time I feel something different in my left leg and even neuropathy in both. Thank you for making these videos.

  • @gordonferguson7231
    @gordonferguson7231 Рік тому +3

    Thanks, putting this up free... you're amazing man!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому

      Hi Gordon! You are very welcome! Thank you so much for your support.🧡 We appreciate you!

  • @jleetxgirl
    @jleetxgirl Рік тому +9

    Thank you, David! I was awake all night with sciatica and I’m exhausted. I really needed this exercise and I’ll be using it all day . Both of them actually. You’re a life saver!

  • @Sunshine-tm9fs
    @Sunshine-tm9fs Рік тому +17

    You are so very good at explaining anatomically or also to the lay people! THANK YOU!❤

  • @LorraineLlavona
    @LorraineLlavona Рік тому +13

    Thank you for this. Ever since my sciatica started like a year ago, I was unable to walk for almost 3 weeks when it pulled on both sides back to back. Right away I felt like my life had changed. I couldn’t even workout with out my lower back hurting, not even for 5 minutes, but I kept introducing workouts slowly. Little by little I started feeling like my self again, but at times I still feel a pull but at least I can work out and feel strong again. I can relate to so much of what you said in this video. So, Thank you so much for sharing, because of you I’m going to continue on working my core activation more, as well as my glutes. 🙏 Thanks 😊

  • @LizzieMc
    @LizzieMc Рік тому +10

    It’s 2.30 am here in England and I am trying this in bed as have been in horrific pain for two weeks now due to trapped sciatic nerve. Chiropractor helping a little but these exercises I think will help more. Thank you.

    • @cabz0r
      @cabz0r Рік тому +5

      I'm no health professional, but my sciatic nerve felt trapped and like it needed to "pop". In order to do this.. I lay on my back, crossed my feet over one a other, legs straight, and pushed my feet against each other. This put pressure at my hips and caused the Si joint tl release.. I felt instant relief.the nerve was still a bit irritated after it but it subsided and ive been pain free for years now. Hope this helps you.

    • @mmkvoe6342
      @mmkvoe6342 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@cabz0rthank you!!!!

  • @Chris29671
    @Chris29671 Рік тому +30

    Brilliant. This explains everything so clearly and why the wrong kind of exercise can actually exacerbate the problem. Recommend this clip to anyone with sciatica

  • @joniwooten9097
    @joniwooten9097 Рік тому +22

    Oh I wish your office was closer to be able to come in ! You explain things so well ! Nothing like that around here !

    • @maricar4953
      @maricar4953 Рік тому

      True. If I am closer to reach him then I would have scheduled an appointment for personal consultation.

  • @Candi247
    @Candi247 6 місяців тому +1

    I’ve done stretches on UA-cam for sciatica that almost took me out. This video is so informative and helpful. Thanks for breaking it down.

  • @debmoore629
    @debmoore629 Рік тому +12

    I’ve been dealing with this for a week and this video shows up! Never had the foot cramp until last night, it was awful. So painful!

  • @berlinorama
    @berlinorama Рік тому +16

    Thanks so much for this amazingly clear explanation. I have been practicing Pilates for about 25 years so I know how to isolate those muscles but I stopped training late in the pandemic and that is when I started getting sciatica on and off, so I need to get back to those exercises!

  • @7oclockmiracles88
    @7oclockmiracles88 Рік тому +8

    This is EXACTLY where I have the problem. I’m looking forward to feeling the results! Thank you TREMENDOUSLY!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +1

      Hi 7ocolock! You are very welcome! We are so happy that you found this information helpful. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

  • @gloryrich7123
    @gloryrich7123 8 місяців тому +2

    I'm so grateful I found your youtube channel. Herniated disc in 2012, now completely compressed. I don't take meds and truly suffer daily with pins and needles in both butt cheeks and down legs. Plus I sleep on ice pack's just to sleep. Everything you described I need to start working on. Thank you for hope.

  • @susiewanng2285
    @susiewanng2285 Рік тому +9

    Thank you so much for this incredible information. This kind of explanation is often missing when you see the doctor for your pain. They simply don't educate the patients. I don't have sciatica, but I could use these 2 exercises to strengthen my back. Many blessings to you.

  • @jamesolson7179
    @jamesolson7179 10 місяців тому +2

    I recommend listening to this guy. I had some knee problems and his videos really helped me. That was a couple of years ago. Now I have a pinched nerve in my lower back.

  • @yvettejoseph2927
    @yvettejoseph2927 Рік тому +7

    Thank you so much for sharing all of the knowledge that you have gained. I suffer so much with sciatica that sometimes I just wonder I'm 73 in.
    I feel like I'm 93 often times.
    I truly appreciate it and I hope others do als God bless you as you continue your practice.😅

  • @alwayslearningfromexperts
    @alwayslearningfromexperts 6 місяців тому +1

    Oh my goodness, in all of my years I have never heard of engaging it all day long. Thank you and God Bless!!! I just subscribed even though this video is a year old to watch the playlist.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  6 місяців тому +1

      Hi Angie, you're welcome! We are so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with sciatica.🥺 Sciatica pain is no joke and we hope you can feel some relief soon. We do have a sciatica help playlist that you might find helpful. You can access it here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @juanitalancman1597
    @juanitalancman1597 7 місяців тому +11

    I did your glute and ab exercises and I think it is working....I am in terrible pain when I wake and can barely walk....I will continue with these that you suggested and pray sciatic problem disappears....thank you....

    • @sahara2378
      @sahara2378 5 місяців тому

      Did you get relief

  • @JayKethley-y8d
    @JayKethley-y8d Місяць тому +2

    1) glute activation: in a sitting position, clinch & contract glutes for 10 seconds without using thigh muscles. do 10-20 reps several times a day... this can alternately be done laying on the side or standing up.. 2) Lower ab activation: lie on back, flatten out lower back, target lower abdominal muscle activation. Place flat hand in small of back. Press down with lower ab muscles to push down on the hand. Do not use the upper abs to press down. Do 10 second holds several times an hour, several hours a day...

  • @djpanebouef9939
    @djpanebouef9939 Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much. 20 years of pain requiring me to learn pain management. I have been to physical therapy more times than i can count and not one therapist or doctor explained any of this stuff. I had to research for myself(which became easier with the Internet). The information you provided here is Greatly Appreciated!!!!!

    • @MauGifts
      @MauGifts 11 місяців тому

      Anything helpful you may recommend

  • @karthikranish
    @karthikranish 10 місяців тому +1

    Wonderfully explained. so much details and patience. Keep your videos coming. Very insightful and useful for people with spinal stenosis or even otherwise.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  10 місяців тому

      Awesome Karthic! We really appreciate your support and hope to be able to continue creating this content for a long time!

  • @karenlbful
    @karenlbful 9 місяців тому +4

    Thank you. I’m in so much pain from having a titanium disc put in and a spinal fusion when I was 42 I’m 54 now and the sciatica pain is out of this world. It’s absolutely horrible. All of your information is helping.

  • @JerryYelton-k6g
    @JerryYelton-k6g Місяць тому +1

    Best physical therapist on utube tells you what and why and how.

  • @UltimaBuilder
    @UltimaBuilder Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this description. First time sufferer. Normally a very active guy: hiking, splitting wood, skiing, working around the house & on cars... Then, it felt like someone hit me in the right hamstring with a baseball bat.
    Been working heavily on the computer the last 5 years...sitting a long time every day. About a month ago, the pain started with a bang. Went to the doctor to make sure it wasn't a clot. He said it was probably sciatica and prescribed 30-days of muscle relaxers (4mg Tizanidine). Tried'em for 4 days (I dislike pharmaceuticals and am only taking vitamins & supplements). Zero effect. I knew it had to be atrophy-related from all the sitting, so I started doing butt raises by laying on back and pressing down with ankles and shoulders. That helped. Also laying on stomach doing reverse leg lifts helped. The exercises were an immediate improvement. I will include lower ab crunches as well. Most importantly, gotta do these exercises hourly. Also, I'm building the perfect stand-up desk for my height, while walking on my treadmill.
    Subscribed. Thanks!

  • @brumleytown1882
    @brumleytown1882 9 місяців тому +1

    I never associated my leg cramps with my ongoing sciatica. I've always assumed I was stuck with this for life anyway with only temporary relief. Thanks for the hope.

  • @antoinettemontanaro4936
    @antoinettemontanaro4936 Рік тому +9

    Wow!! Thank you for educating me on my unused muscles! I’ve been exercising
    for a few months without doing any good stretching or improperly ignoring other muscles. This resulted in very painful sciatica pain,I’m feeling relief from pain now. Thank you so much for sharing and helping us with your videos.

  • @potheadmike8510
    @potheadmike8510 5 місяців тому +1

    I just got out of the hospital because of a pinched sciatic nerve. I've NEVER felt that kind of crippling pain in my life!
    Your video on prevention I hope is the ticket!
    DEFINITELY going to try these exercises!

  • @LivingMyBestLife517
    @LivingMyBestLife517 Рік тому +11

    Great - thx. Having just been in the ER 2 separate times in the past 3 weeks because of completely debilitating sciatica and ensuing muscle spasms, I want this problem fixed. I’m trying these. I think I have the right muscles in action.

    • @lennonblack
      @lennonblack Рік тому

      How did it work out for you

    • @lyrics4Africa
      @lyrics4Africa 11 місяців тому

      Did it work

    • @ChooseCompassion
      @ChooseCompassion 8 місяців тому +2

      I just got out of the ER a few days ago. I’m really interested in knowing if this helped you or not.
      Thank you!

  • @lucylucian730
    @lucylucian730 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much. I did these exercises yesterday, and my pain decreased to almost nothing.
    I am so relieved and happy!!

  • @fredwilson2204
    @fredwilson2204 Рік тому +49

    I’ve been watching your videos for the past few weeks as I try to navigate an L5 disk herniation that has caused pain and numbness right down to my toes. This one was so very helpful in finally anchoring in what I need to do to avoid surgery. Heartfelt gratitude to you and your work - wish me luck! Michele from Gabriola, Bc.

    • @dillindaniel3905
      @dillindaniel3905 10 місяців тому

      How are you now brotha!!?? I need surgery but idk

  • @ronnie2pooh
    @ronnie2pooh Рік тому +2

    It's the PRECISE and EFFECTIVE Information for me! This man just saved me for an ER visit🙌🏾

  • @judykaiser430
    @judykaiser430 Рік тому +6

    I tried this exercise nafter watching this video. I've been fighting sciatica for about a month now. After doing the activation exercise my pain has decreased about 90%. I'm so happy. Hoping for continued relief. Exercise is easy and it's helping me.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +1

      Hi Judy! That is awesome to hear!🎉 It is terrible that you have been suffering from sciatica for about a month. The pain can be debilitating and it makes it so hard to get comfortable when you have a flare-up making it impossible to get the rest you need. We are thrilled you are feeling better! With consistency, you should be able to achieve continued relief. You got this! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica help. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We are wishing continued success in your recovery! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

    • @kellieharris5871
      @kellieharris5871 Рік тому

      How quick did you find relief from the exercise?

    • @judykaiser430
      @judykaiser430 Рік тому

      @@kellieharris5871 HI Kellie, I got relief very quickly. Probably in about an hour. I continue doing the exercise because it's going to take time to heal. Reduced pain is always welcome.

    • @ilovericelol
      @ilovericelol Рік тому

      How did you get sciatica? I fell off the stairs 2 days ago and I have this terrible shooting pain on my lower back. I'm scared it's going to be permanent.

  • @Doinkskie
    @Doinkskie 11 місяців тому +1

    You savee my life sir.. I struggle to walk.. Almost 20y..i dont have i enough money to get mir.. I lost hope..after see you video.. My week leg muscle .. Become little strong after 1 day.. Using this technique..i hope i reccover soon.. Itnx you ❤❤

  • @sandraschultz3104
    @sandraschultz3104 Рік тому +3

    Thank you. Definitely getting the cramping. Calf leg to planter faciatus

  • @brendashelonko2149
    @brendashelonko2149 2 місяці тому +1

    New subscriber here! My HMO only gives us sciatic patients access to an exercise app to do 10 exercises in ten minutes total once daily. Absolutely NO GUIDANCE at all.
    This has helped somewhat, but I can see that the ten glute squeezes once an hour for a week could really help more.
    Your video has given me more specifics, so thank you!

  • @lyndonmccorkle8415
    @lyndonmccorkle8415 Рік тому +5

    Wow thank you so much I just had major back and belly surgery for spinal fusion and my right sciatica has been going crazy very painful and hard to sleep and walk I did what you said and it is a miracle it worked

  • @margaretvanbakel3879
    @margaretvanbakel3879 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for explaining this so nicely - am 78 years old and recently started having sciatica pain.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  8 місяців тому

      Hi Margaret, you are so welcome! 🧡 We are so sorry to hear that you've been recently dealing with sciatica. The pain from it can be relentless and we hope you can find some relief soon.
      We have a playlist for sciatica that could help you with your recovery. You can access it here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      Wishing you much relief! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @foreversettled9144
    @foreversettled9144 Рік тому +5

    Dealing with sciatica as you speak. Thank you for demonstrating and explaining.

    • @komrad7907
      @komrad7907 8 місяців тому

      Dealing with this too😢.Do you have a herniated disk in your back by chance?

    • @ChooseCompassion
      @ChooseCompassion 8 місяців тому

      @@komrad7907I have raging sciatica presently and had spinal fusion surgery on my L4 L5 disc 19 months ago.

  • @annamariewiersma9143
    @annamariewiersma9143 Рік тому +2

    Thank you, thank you, thank you! Finally something that works.
    Surgeon says I have bone IN bone stage 4 arthritis and need 2 replacements.
    After 1 week of your exercises I am painfree without painkillers! Hurrah!

  • @richardhaynes110
    @richardhaynes110 Рік тому +3

    Thank's again Doc, on the mend! Made perfect sence as I've gotten more sedatary in my semi-retirement.

  • @joegardens1973
    @joegardens1973 8 місяців тому +2

    Glad I found this video... I've been misdiagnosed for 5 years dealing with this pain.
    Do videos like this and my own research I can find relief... thank you very much.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  8 місяців тому +2

      HI Joe, We are so sorry that you have had to deal with the misdiagnosis and the pain but so glad that you have been able to find some relief through these videos! We will leave a link to our playlist for sciatica pain exercises and stretches that may help as well
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We hope you found this information helpful! Please let us know how you are doing as you progress 🙌

  • @tamamzaher993
    @tamamzaher993 Рік тому +20

    Thankssss a million for your efforts to help us 😊

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому

      Hey Tammy, It is our pleasure! Thank you for the kind words it means a lot to us! 🌟 In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you all the best in your road to recovery! 🧡

    • @tamamzaher993
      @tamamzaher993 Рік тому

      El Paso Manual Physical Therapy.. Thank you so much for your kindness ! Wish you all the best 🙏

  • @janetbalbour369
    @janetbalbour369 Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much. I was in so much pain until I saw your videos. I couldn't even turn without excruciating pain. Thank you.

  • @cjohnson4342
    @cjohnson4342 Рік тому +3

    You saved my life with this information

  • @ridgelon13
    @ridgelon13 Рік тому +2

    Thanks you, I've been going to a chiropractor for 5 months and not once have been told this. felt relief almost instantly after doing these exercises.

  • @JL-pl3yf
    @JL-pl3yf Рік тому +7

    Thank you so much for this information, and presenting it so that we can apply it. This is a great channel!!!!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +2

      Hey JL! 🙌 You are so welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words, it means the world to us! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      Please take care! 🧡

    • @periklisspanos7185
      @periklisspanos7185 Рік тому

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy 3:35

  • @angelaallison8793
    @angelaallison8793 Рік тому +2

    I thank my lucky stars I found your videos. I have been dealing with sciatica issues for forty years. Also arthritis, degenerative disc disease, which I was told was bad when I was 30, and massive amounts of scar tissue from injections and surgeries. Currently i do not have a pain mgmt doctor, because I fired them 2 years ago. Best thing I ever did beside finding your fantastic exercises! Thank you so much!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому

      Hey Angela, We're are so glad to hear that our exercises have been beneficial for you! Dealing with sciatica, arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and scar tissue can be incredibly challenging. Your commitment to self-care and finding effective solutions is commendable. Keep up the great work with the exercises, and remember that consistency is key in managing these conditions. Wishing you continued relief and well-being!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому

      Hey Angela! We are so grateful for your feedback and glad that you have found our channel beneficial. 🙌 😄

  • @mariannebird4630
    @mariannebird4630 Рік тому +4

    This is the most helpful informative video on my sciatica problem!!! Wow! So detailed and easy to follow. Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @mmkvoe6342
      @mmkvoe6342 11 місяців тому

      I knew that generally flattening my lower back felt good (sometimes I was unable to do it) but it wasn't till this video that I got the explanation to notice and appreciate and work my abs when doing it.

  • @theheritagefarmiloilo6800
    @theheritagefarmiloilo6800 11 місяців тому +2

    This is amazing your generous in sharing about sciatica thank you so much for giving us ideas what’s happening and going on like us with sciatica problem. This is very helpful. Godbless you more.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  11 місяців тому

      Hi Theheritageofarm, we are very happy to help! We are grateful that you've found this information beneficial and we hope that you feel better soon. Sciatica pain is no joke and we wish you quick relief. In case you're interested we have a sciatica playlist. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

  • @photodaddyo
    @photodaddyo Рік тому +23

    I've learned more from you in two videos than after several years of chiropractic and pt. I didn't realize that I was only making things worse with the stretches and exercises I was doing. This all makes total sense to me now. I'll be doing this for the next couple of weeks and we'll see what happens. Thank you so much for providing such informative and life changing content!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +3

      Hi Photodaddyo! 👋 We are so happy our videos have been able to help you find the best way to get some relief! 🌟 We are so sorry to hear you might be suffering from Sciatica Pain! In case you are interested we have created a playlist on more information and exercises on Sciatica Pain! You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in an online program for back health. The 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
      We would love to hear your progress soon! Please take care! 🧡

    • @photodaddyo
      @photodaddyo Рік тому +5

      @@epmanualphysicaltherapy Great news! My sciatica has really subsided and my hips now feel like their realigning properly. I can even get out of bed in the morning with out rolling myself off lol. This is honestly the best my back has felt in years. I really appreciate the information you provide here on UA-cam. It's truly invaluable and I will continue to follow your channel and advice. I would love to check out your 28 day program, but sadly I will need to wait as finances are tight at the moment. I will check it out as soon as I'm able. Thank you so much for all that you do!

    • @rolandovivar6864
      @rolandovivar6864 Рік тому +2

      Darn, doing same, stretches & just made it worse after a month trying. I was thinking, I am just destroying myself. Dave's vids having given me hope. Using ice to numb the pain. Elevating leg on soft pillows has helped too.

  • @michelledebruyn3757
    @michelledebruyn3757 Рік тому +2

    The SINGLE MOST HELPFUL facts on sciatica!Thank you thank you thank you!

  • @PetePete-j2e
    @PetePete-j2e Рік тому +7

    Dr. David, thank you.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +1

      Hi Pete!👋 You are so welcome! In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for
      sciatica. You can check it out here:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      Please take care!🧡

  • @krystalwilliams3238
    @krystalwilliams3238 Рік тому +2

    THANKYOU you are the 1st person to explain AND demononstrate how to start fixing the issue. I suffered 14 yrs of sciatic and leg issues to find L2 3 4 and 5 disc were pushing on nerve but by then gkut, lower abs and lower back muscles and quads, hamstring issues..were it alll went to mush and now no o e wants to TALK with me about fixing it and 2 yrs on STILL having issues..i will be sure to subscribe and watch u more

  • @TinaRounds-s4h
    @TinaRounds-s4h Рік тому +5

    Wow you nailed it🎉 It’s been five years and no physical therapist has came close to teaching this❤ Thank you 😊

  • @inubis051989
    @inubis051989 Рік тому +1

    the best video about sciatica on youtube.... PERIOD.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому

      Hey S. Dimitrijevic, thank you for your feedback! Glad to hear the advice on this video has worked for you well! :-) Here is our playlist on sciatica in case you need it:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @RunninFromTheK9
    @RunninFromTheK9 Рік тому +10

    Very helpful, I’m going through it pretty bad with my back condition but any help is a blessing at this point, I’m all ears and open minded to push the boundaries and limits of what the body is actually capable of. I’ll keep grinding and fighting till my last breath

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +2

      We're glad to hear that you found our content helpful! We understand how challenging it can be to deal with a back condition, but staying open-minded and determined is key. Remember to listen to your body and make gradual progress. Your drive to keep pushing your limits and never giving up is inspiring. Keep up the great work! 🧡In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

    • @ultimatebeast8624
      @ultimatebeast8624 Рік тому +1

      Back problem is such a debilitating disease that only the sufferer knows, glute muscles are very important to be fixed first

    • @Frankiebillion9731
      @Frankiebillion9731 Рік тому

      Hello I stumbled on your videos. My MRI shows that I have severe stenosis. Is there any hope for ME. Can you help?

  • @jacobmoney
    @jacobmoney 10 місяців тому +1

    Wow....thank you so much for showing this little exercise where you have to contract your glutes. The pain in my right leg was immediately gone....I really thought I had to get surgery, because the pain was unbearable and my right thigh and leg went kind of numb and I was limping all evening in the house until I've found your video. You're a life saver because I was about to call an ambulance. Im not even exaggerating. Thank you so much!! ❤

  • @johkaTV
    @johkaTV Рік тому +19

    I went to physical therapy over 13 years ago and was told that since I had two emergency Caesarian sections (dr had to cut through the lowest abdomen muscles) I stopped using them. I’m order to get rid of my sciatica and lower back pain I would need to do the an exercise he mentioned in this video. My Therapist was so knowledgeable that she said if I work my way up to completing between 5k-6k of them that I’d be healed. I laughed but each week she added a new variation of the exercise using resistance bands and so I was adding more reps per day. By the end I was doing 100 per day and on the second or third month I was completely healed. It’s lasted all these years and now it’s wearing off so I’m about to start again on my own. It definitely works if you do them. They’re so easy you’ll think they’re not going to work but by day two if you’re doing them right you will know they work. Sore for days 😂

    • @ChooseCompassion
      @ChooseCompassion 8 місяців тому

      This is very encouraging news for me. Thank you for sharing!

  • @scifi559
    @scifi559 Рік тому +2

    Thank you its 430am and i been up all nite with this siatic pain, some docs say my disc is irritating the nerve, another said it was my SI joint but either way i tried your video and felt some results, thanks man, thanks for the hope ❤

  • @amkub64
    @amkub64 Рік тому +4

    Thank you, I so needed this!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +1

      Hi A.M. Kub72! It's our pleasure!😃 We are so happy to hear that you found this beneficial. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for sciatica. You can check it out here: "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

    • @amkub64
      @amkub64 Рік тому

      That’s wonderful, thank you so much for these and your videos. ❤️

  • @shaheryaralikhon23
    @shaheryaralikhon23 Рік тому +2

    Thankyou, now I have a better understanding why I get pain all the time. Bless you