My favorite thing about this video is that it was posted in 2019 but it looks like it was made it 1999 😂 No shade though, I was so entertained by Bob and Brad that I literally just forgot I had neck pain. Thanks!!
That lower back rolling technique with the 45-degree angle is a game changer! I do this twice a day now - once in the morning and once in the evening after my workout. Your advise has helped me tremendously. Thank you guys so much for the clear and concise tutorial!
At work one day I talked to ex-EMT co-worker telling him my leg was pretty numb and felt weird. He said loosen your belt but it didn't quite work. Then he pushed against the outside of my leg by my hip and said it's tight go buy a foam roller and explained what to do. Sure enough it was quite uncomfortable but not painful. Boy after doing it a lot in the tight areas it felt way better no numbness. He said that gets tight on him to. $14 to solve that problem. Now I used it on my back issues and they go away for a few hours. Best money I spent!
Channel rollers are way better My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller Seriously a channell roller will change your life
I've suffered with upper back pain since I was 18. I'm 48 and recently had a chest xray because I have asthma, and it showed degeneration in my thoracic spine, which came as no surprise. Luckily, I have found a lot of pain relief since I found you guys! You're awesome!
I had a parachuting accident in the Army. through this channel I've learned so much and have been implementing the techniques and advice. I appreciate you both. Have an Airborne Day!!😎🙌🏾
@@davidsantacruz7077 No, he's moving it in the right direction, but he is not holding the spine at an angle to make what is happening clear. A tight hip flexor will cause a greater sway in the lower back, as his spine model demonstrates, but a person would be in a weird position if their spine was in the position he is holding it in.
Love this back problems guide, MyBackPain7.blogspot.com I had been just a little uncertain but tried it yesterday and woke up with a more relaxed back. Considering that I am happy with the final results, Also I sent the guide to my mom and father. I was advised that they can`t imagine how good maybe it was. The perfect solution for lower back pain.. .
Duuuude... Sometimes I mention these guys to ppl and I can't say their names initially without singing the song directly after... I never get it right, but it's close. It's like an impossible reflex, a tic? Hahahaha hilarious and enjoyable quirk
All day, everyday! And @karen lamb, same; idk how many times I've recommended their channel and sang the song. It's one that will stick with you forever, like Empire Carpet from northern Illinois (588-2300, EMPIIIIIIIRE); props to their jingle writer.
Omg I'm not the only one who sings and hums it. It's such an awful basic cheesy jingle, it's so bad that the first few times I'd heard it I laughed and cringed. After a few years it still amuses me. It's SO EFFECTIVE and to the point. Just sing the title!" It's hilarious. It's brilliant stuff.
My husband and I love our own PT, who has helped us tremendously. But, B&B have taught us so much because we can watch their demos and listen to their explanations over and over again. I think we are both better PT patients because of what we've learned here.
I have just found you Gentlemen.I have had all sorts of lower back problems for years.Your approach has already taught me much more than the 6 physiotherapists i have been to. Thankyou for such a no -nonsense approach.And you're funny and engaging too. RESPECT
I have too use a roll under my lower back. It's the only way to relive the pain. I have arthritis from the tail bone all the way to mid back. Actually I use the end of the bed and mattress, feet on the floor with a roll and have too have the pressure pushing upwards while slightly twisting my hips. I feel the hurt so good pain and feel the crunching and popping. When I'm done I feel like a new man and it last for days. I know you say not to do this, but man it works for me and I've tried all kinds of things to relive the pain.
The most helpful thing I learned from my physical therapist to do with a foam roller is just to lie on it with the foam roller under the spine, from sacrum to head, and let the shoulder blades drape on either side and just relax and let gravity open everything up. It counteracts the all the stress caused from hunching forward. It was prescribed for me to supplement chin tucks when I was being treated for cervical radiculopathy, but I find it's also great any time I feel myself carrying tension in or between my shoulder blades.
Channel rollers are way better My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller Seriously a channell roller will change your life
Imagine my delight, when suddenly, while searching for foam roller stretches for beginners, I discovered my spirit animals, Bob and Brad. Not only was the video super helpful with the multiple angles and actual spine (how cool) but I just like the vibe. Down to earth, funny, considerate of my time and super helpful. Also you have helped spread the important message of NOT rolling your package. Lol Thanks guys!
What I do on my foam roller is the same but then I also tuck my chin in and then roll my head forwards and my cervical bones crack, crack, crack and it is awesome! It feels great after a long day!
I've been having excruciating pain on my back, saw this, bought a $7 roller..Did this and I can't believe the relief and how pain free I am..Life changing you guys, thanks
Channel rollers are way better My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try/some to look into are the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller Seriously a channell roller will change your life. I suggest yhe rollga if you have a sensitive back. Bc it comes in 3 different firmnesses
In case you wonder, at 5:00 when Brad had a disagreeing look it was because Bob showed us how the spine stretches instead of how the hip flexors pull the pelvis. Thanks for the video!
You guys are great and I like watching you. I think you should be the most famous physical therapists on the internet. I used to do this with my phone roller because my trainer told me to and what you said makes a lot more sense. I'm 60 years old and I just found your videos last week and there is a wealth of information. I am really grateful
I don't remember Bert and Ernie being this much fun to watch ha ha! Love this vid. My overall health is much improved since following your PT, and I'm your age! Thanks guys!
What I've been doing is using a pool noodle as a low back lumbar support. Sometimes when I sleep my low back is so painful I have to sleep with the pool noodle on my low back in order to relieve the pain. Now I realize doing this was causing me even more back pain. I took you guys advice and put the pool noodle on my side, like you guys showed in the video. And I also have sciatica on my left side I put my under the knee pillow under my ankles and slept on my right side. My back feels so much better and the sciatica is not as painful. Thank you so much for all of your awesome advice.
If you can afford it, get an adjustable base for your mattress Sleeping jn zero gravity is incredible. No pain at all. That's how the guy got me to buy my base rather than just a full mattress He put it at zero gravity and I was laying there and I couldn't even believe that I felt no pain at all in my back and then after laying there for a minute he made it go flat and I was like dude are you serious and he said can you believe you've been sleeping like this your entire life
First of all, love watching you guys. I couldn't use the foam roller with my sciatica at the beginning as I found it too hard and uncomfortable. One thing I tried at the beginning and it worked wonderfully is a Pool Noodle. I was able to just lean against it on the wall and push that way. Plus the advantage is the pool noodle won't scratch the wall. Imoprtant note, though, is to use the ones that don't have a hole going trough it.
Channel rollers are way better My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller Seriously a channell roller will change your life
This is actually one of the best guide I've found for my foamroller! Really helps me in solving all of my back pain and hip problems. Thank you so much
As a runner who is training for a marathon, these foam rollers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx9XSsjzA4f84VmhBCHlyhec7XILIxennL are really good for sore and tight muscles. This one is a good size (mine is the purple, 36 inches) not too big but big enough to work and roll both my legs at the same time - I took a photo holding the roller next to me just to provide a better representation of its size. I noticed some reviewers who complained that this is, “just a foam noodle”… and yes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s a high density foam roller. It is absolutely NOT the same consistency/strength/durability/ or texture as a ‘pool noodle’ thought and I disagree entirely with those that say so. As a former collegiate athlete and marathon runner, I’m comfortably giving this roller 5 stars. It’s lightweight and durable and does just what I need it to do at a budget-friendly price. Overall, I have no complaints and am happy with it!
thank you ! FYI for people that may not know stenosis is , this from the mayo clinic : "Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck. "
I’ve watched a lot of you guys videos since being involved in my car accident and been getting chiropractic treatments… the theme song is great I just noticed that in this video 🤣
I had a herniated disc a few months ago and followed your advice on one of your videos, it helped a lot. Thank you for these very helpful and informative videos.
They remind me of Burt and Ernie from Sesame Street. “Hey burt! Hey Ernie!” But seriously, they help me avoid going to parmaceutical-controlled doctors
I instantly fell in love with both of you, it's like the "Car talk" (from NPR) of physical rehabilitation. You both are so handsome, and even more so with that humor and smarts.
Bob and Brad are right - when I was 58, I cracked two lower ribs, close to the spine, using a back roller like the ones in this video. It caused some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. I couldn’t sit back in a chair or lie down for eight days. The only way I could sleep was to kneel beside my bed, cross my arms on the mattress and rest my head there for only about 30 minutes at a time.
I start each morning with Bob and Brad, really look forward to your videos! I always learn something new about staying pain-free, and you two never fail to make me laugh! You guys are priceless!!
I’ve been following you guys for a while now. At this point I think you guys are actually the most famous P.T’s on UA-cam at least! 😄 thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us...u guys are the best!
You two are so informative and have helped me so much. BTW your youtube show, you both, the dynamic between you two and your dad joke humor makes my back and mood feel so great. Have you toured the nation before? I see a book tour and a TED Talk on back health and finding the right treatment. Thanks Bob and Brad, much love from Northern California.
I did it the wrong way bc I didn't know any better but it solved my back pain. Started 3 days ago and been rolling from shoulder to hip and I dont have any more lowe back pain at all. I'll stop now and try these and see if helps.
You guys are such a wonderful double-akt. Apart from givng much needed advice, practical demos and explaining everything so well, your light hearted and generous delivery cheers me up every time. I really appreciate what you do and have learnt and benefitted a lot. Thanks.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had so many PTs tell me to use this on my lower back and it was agony for me. Another common PT suggestion is to do the pelvic tilts for low back pain. This, too has been awful for me over the last 30+ years as it compresses the spine. I finally, 10 years ago, found a chiropractor who told me to DELETE that exercise from my memory bank. (I never allowed him to adjust my spine as I've had very bad experiences with that from more than one chiro -- I simply asked him for strengthening and stretching exercises to do to help build strength in my core. (At age 23, I experienced a slipped disk and we have a history in my family of low back difficulties including my dad, sister, and her son, all same area L5-S1, so I want to be careful of what I do to my back.) I've also had many PTs ask me to touch my toes so they can see my range of motion but this, too, is something my orthopedist told me to NEVER do. When I share this with my PT, they act all insulted. It is very difficult going to a PT because of this. They think I'm a know-it-all but all I'm doing is trying to share my past experiences. So I REALLY appreciate your helpful videos. I want to let you guys know that if you go to Cleveland Clinic on line, or Scripps in LaJolla, or Mayo Clinic web site and type in `stretches and exercises for strengthening the lower back' they ALL tell you to do the pelvic tilt. So why is this happening? It compresses the spine. When I finally stopped doing the pelvic tilt 3-5 times daily as instructed, I quit having the awful back going out episodes I have endured for the last 30+ years. How I wish I had learned that 30+ years ago. Even my 2nd cousin niece, who has a Ph.D. in physiotherapy recommended that I do the pelvic tilt. Arrrgh. So frustrating. Thank you for listening and thank you, again, for your helpful videos. One question: My current foam roll is way too STIFF for me. I was wondering what density foam roller you are using in this video. Thank you. Renee
I think the black roller is high density and the blue is medium density. I watched another of their videos about foam rollers and the had a link for the blue one but it cost $60 on Amazon. I agree that we really have to listen to our body and if it says don't do an exercise don't. A good pt won't force you. I've had to change PT because of that.
@@L.Spencer I purchased the $60 on Amazon but it just didn't do the trick for my upper back muscle pain. I now use a very cheap tennis ball, put up against the wall, and massage the area just by moving it in a circular motion. I look funny but it works. lol
I have been doing this Japanese back stretch with the use of 7 inch rolled towels at my lower back while I stretch my hands over my head palms down and holding that position for at least 5 minutes. I'm wondering is the 7 inch rolled towels okay, or is it equally bad for the lower back just like the roller foam? Thanks in advance doctors Bob and Brad...love your videos! ❤
I use a bottle with water sometimes. It unblocks vertebraes and increase blood circulating. I do special excersizes for back. These make my back stronger.
Hi Bob & Brad! I enjoy learning from your videos and appreciate you guys! I have scoliosis that causes my right leg to be slightly longer than my left leg. I have daily pain in my lower back on the right side. Do you have any videos for pain management with scoliosis? Thanks : )
two comments: 1. what if you were to take the roller vertical, supporting the whole spine rather than just the lumbar (if too high, support legs/butt with a few folded blankets)? 2. from experience, you CAN indeed get good lower back release by laying with something firm yet soft (either a bolster or placing a blanket on top of the roller) and putting it directly under the lumbar, depending on the level of pain/injury in the lower back (ie, nothing too intense). this can also help restore natural curve to the lumbar, esp for people with forward flexion syndrome. your thoughts?
Bob and Brad you may refer to yourselves as old, but you are still very young at heart and very fit. Age is just a number. I enjoy your informative videos. Thank you.
Why do Physical Therapist dislike Chiropractors and vice versa? Recently, I hurt my lower back. The solution should of been, go to Chiropractor to put spine where it needs to go and then go to physical therapist to strenthen muscles to keep the joints from moving around. Instead, they send me to physical therapist to do exercises. I can do them myself, but they insisted I go to them 3 times a week. In the end, back still hurt until I popped it back in place. After I 'popped', it felt great and pain was gone.
Man I actually went to a place called Airrosti. Its a form of therapy that combines a chiropractor with a physical therapists. The 2 work hand in hand with you the same day and work together to get you feeling better, faster. The chiro uses a form of soft tissue release called myofascial release. They massage deep tissue in the back, hamstrings, and hip muscles with extreme pressure. Man it works. I dealt with debilitating problems at the age of 32 and 4 visits had me pain free. Plus I have a whole regimen from the physical therapist that got my specific problem areas determined by the chiro.
I work on a computer all day, and I'm a fat guy at around 5'7 250lbs. Well about 2 years ago I started noticing pain in my lower back (almost the waist area), and I would really only notice it when I would be out walking for a couple miles. However, the past year now, and pain is worse and I literally can't walk more than a couple minutes without needing to prop myself up and kind of straighten my spine for awhile. I've talked about it with my doctor...she told me I just need to lose weight (that's obvious), but I've been big my whole life and never had this kind of back pain before. Over the last year I've went from walking and biking everywhere, to taking a taxi everywhere because my spine hurts. I've put on at least 50 pounds, and I know that's not helping my back any either. You mentioned how the hip flexor muscles can be aggravated by people who sit a lot, and that it can cause issues with the lower spine. I'm wondering if this foam roller device is something that could possibly help my issue, or is it more just for general stretching?
My favorite thing about this video is that it was posted in 2019 but it looks like it was made it 1999 😂 No shade though, I was so entertained by Bob and Brad that I literally just forgot I had neck pain. Thanks!!
It looks like those late night infomercials
Lol, yer that's true, how do they do that ???
LMFAO!
@@ljd8520 Those mics in the cheek, the clothing even the scenario fits that aesthetic
@@ashy_ankles_101 IKR
These two are straight up GTA side mission characters.
HA yeah that’s cool
Hahaha you nailed it, perfect description.
Lol
A grown man giggled today
I'm ded haha
It's 1:30am, I can't sleep and I'm watching old men rolling around on the floor.
Omg for me 1.35 am.
LMAO! Same!!
LMAO IGS 1:11 am
I can’t spell 👁👄👁
Old,but fit!
I kid you not, the intro”bob and brad the two most famous physical therapists on the internet” is addicting af 😂
I got it stuck in my head at work the other day. ha!
I recently made a tictoc dance to it 🤦🏿
Agreed !!! Loving it
Pretty shitty theme song
In your own opinion of course
"You don't want to hit the package, right Brad?"
"I'm just glad I got one, Bob"
🤣🤣🤣🤣
That lower back rolling technique with the 45-degree angle is a game changer! I do this twice a day now - once in the morning and once in the evening after my workout. Your advise has helped me tremendously. Thank you guys so much for the clear and concise tutorial!
Timestamp?
3:24 @@OO-fm3sw
At work one day I talked to ex-EMT co-worker telling him my leg was pretty numb and felt weird. He said loosen your belt but it didn't quite work. Then he pushed against the outside of my leg by my hip and said it's tight go buy a foam roller and explained what to do. Sure enough it was quite uncomfortable but not painful. Boy after doing it a lot in the tight areas it felt way better no numbness. He said that gets tight on him to. $14 to solve that problem. Now I used it on my back issues and they go away for a few hours. Best money I spent!
Channel rollers are way better
My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal
I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller
Seriously a channell roller will change your life
I've suffered with upper back pain since I was 18. I'm 48 and recently had a chest xray because I have asthma, and it showed degeneration in my thoracic spine, which came as no surprise. Luckily, I have found a lot of pain relief since I found you guys! You're awesome!
You lost height?
I hope you both know how much you are appreciated. Love the format, chatter & best of all, wisdom.
I had a parachuting accident in the Army. through this channel I've learned so much and have been implementing the techniques and advice. I appreciate you both. Have an Airborne Day!!😎🙌🏾
A parachuting accident?
What Happened?
Maybe a bad landing.
Why don’t people respond to the Comments they’ve written? You know they get notified via email of any thing posted on what they wrote?
They’re pretty good for a couple of dirty, nasty legs
“You look confused.”
“That’s okay...let’s show the stretch.”
😂
I’m pretty sure he was staring confused because bob had the pelvis moving in the wrong direction to demonstrate tight hip flexors.
@@davidsantacruz7077 Yyyyyyup.
@@davidsantacruz7077 No, he's moving it in the right direction, but he is not holding the spine at an angle to make what is happening clear. A tight hip flexor will cause a greater sway in the lower back, as his spine model demonstrates, but a person would be in a weird position if their spine was in the position he is holding it in.
The back and forth between you two is absolutely priceless! 😂😂😂 Thoroughly entertaining! 😆
Emily2618 right
I want to go back and forth with you 😁
reminds me of ua-cam.com/video/kTcRRaXV-fg/v-deo.html but a more educational version :D
Like Click and Clack from Car Talk
Haha you guys are priceless! Informative And Funny!
I've been in the fitness industry for 20 years. I wish we had physical therapists like Bob & Brad near me.
It is like watching a comedy routine that actually teaches something. Pretty entertaining.
I swear this channel gets better over time. 👍👍👍
Like wine
Love this back problems guide, MyBackPain7.blogspot.com I had been just a little uncertain but tried it yesterday and woke up with a more relaxed back. Considering that I am happy with the final results, Also I sent the guide to my mom and father. I was advised that they can`t imagine how good maybe it was. The perfect solution for lower back pain.. .
👍
This is so charming and wholesome
ua-cam.com/video/TCSUKIhjevo/v-deo.html
🎶🎶 Bob & bread the two most famous physical therapists on the internet 🎶🎶
I was singing this to my dog and he liked it 😂
Duuuude... Sometimes I mention these guys to ppl and I can't say their names initially without singing the song directly after... I never get it right, but it's close. It's like an impossible reflex, a tic? Hahahaha hilarious and enjoyable quirk
in your opinion of course Karen
Hmmm...you typed out “Bob & bread” BREAD -I cant help but wonder if that’s intentional or an incorrect autocorrect. In either case, 😁 🤣!
All day, everyday! And @karen lamb, same; idk how many times I've recommended their channel and sang the song. It's one that will stick with you forever, like Empire Carpet from northern Illinois (588-2300, EMPIIIIIIIRE); props to their jingle writer.
Omg I'm not the only one who sings and hums it. It's such an awful basic cheesy jingle, it's so bad that the first few times I'd heard it I laughed and cringed. After a few years it still amuses me. It's SO EFFECTIVE and to the point. Just sing the title!" It's hilarious. It's brilliant stuff.
The jingle made me laugh. Nothing like these two nerds joking around while teaching us how to take care of ourselves. I love this channel.
My husband and I love our own PT, who has helped us tremendously. But, B&B have taught us so much because we can watch their demos and listen to their explanations over and over again. I think we are both better PT patients because of what we've learned here.
“Lets keep it rolling here” Haha i see what you did there bob
Kyle Henley ha ha
I dint get it
do it again, cuz thats how i roll ! (sorry)
@@tedcity5861 😂
Same 😂😂😂😂
I have just found you Gentlemen.I have had all sorts of lower back problems for years.Your approach has already taught me much more than the 6 physiotherapists i have been to. Thankyou for such a no -nonsense approach.And you're funny and engaging too. RESPECT
You two talk about getting old but you both have kept your selves in good shape. Lookin’ good! 👍😉
👍
I have too use a roll under my lower back. It's the only way to relive the pain. I have arthritis from the tail bone all the way to mid back. Actually I use the end of the bed and mattress, feet on the floor with a roll and have too have the pressure pushing upwards while slightly twisting my hips. I feel the hurt so good pain and feel the crunching and popping. When I'm done I feel like a new man and it last for days. I know you say not to do this, but man it works for me and I've tried all kinds of things to relive the pain.
The most helpful thing I learned from my physical therapist to do with a foam roller is just to lie on it with the foam roller under the spine, from sacrum to head, and let the shoulder blades drape on either side and just relax and let gravity open everything up. It counteracts the all the stress caused from hunching forward. It was prescribed for me to supplement chin tucks when I was being treated for cervical radiculopathy, but I find it's also great any time I feel myself carrying tension in or between my shoulder blades.
Add a weight for a deeper stretch
Channel rollers are way better
My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal
I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller
Seriously a channell roller will change your life
Imagine my delight, when suddenly, while searching for foam roller stretches for beginners, I discovered my spirit animals, Bob and Brad. Not only was the video super helpful with the multiple angles and actual spine (how cool) but I just like the vibe. Down to earth, funny, considerate of my time and super helpful. Also you have helped spread the important message of NOT rolling your package. Lol Thanks guys!
What I do on my foam roller is the same but then I also tuck my chin in and then roll my head forwards and my cervical bones crack, crack, crack and it is awesome! It feels great after a long day!
I've been having excruciating pain on my back, saw this, bought a $7 roller..Did this and I can't believe the relief and how pain free I am..Life changing you guys, thanks
Channel rollers are way better
My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal
I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try/some to look into are the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller
Seriously a channell roller will change your life. I suggest yhe rollga if you have a sensitive back. Bc it comes in 3 different firmnesses
I love these guys. I can't even imagine how their business has exploded, plus whatever they make from this channel. Smart guys.
In case you wonder, at 5:00 when Brad had a disagreeing look it was because Bob showed us how the spine stretches instead of how the hip flexors pull the pelvis.
Thanks for the video!
THANK YOU, BOTH,..BOB, AND BRAD!!! YOUR WONDERFUL SUGGESTIONS, ARE VERY HELPFUL!!!
Our pleasure!
Can you please do a video about winged scapula?!
Seconded please do this lol
You guys are great and I like watching you. I think you should be the most famous physical therapists on the internet. I used to do this with my phone roller because my trainer told me to and what you said makes a lot more sense. I'm 60 years old and I just found your videos last week and there is a wealth of information. I am really grateful
I don't remember Bert and Ernie being this much fun to watch ha ha! Love this vid. My overall health is much improved since following your PT, and I'm your age! Thanks guys!
thats it!burt and ernie!i knew i saw rhem before!😂😂💖
What I've been doing is using a pool noodle as a low back lumbar support. Sometimes when I sleep my low back is so painful I have to sleep with the pool noodle on my low back in order to relieve the pain.
Now I realize doing this was causing me even more back pain. I took you guys advice and put the pool noodle on my side, like you guys showed in the video. And I also have sciatica on my left side I put my under the knee pillow under my ankles and slept on my right side.
My back feels so much better and the sciatica is not as painful. Thank you so much for all of your awesome advice.
If you can afford it, get an adjustable base for your mattress
Sleeping jn zero gravity is incredible. No pain at all. That's how the guy got me to buy my base rather than just a full mattress
He put it at zero gravity and I was laying there and I couldn't even believe that I felt no pain at all in my back and then after laying there for a minute he made it go flat and I was like dude are you serious and he said can you believe you've been sleeping like this your entire life
First of all, love watching you guys. I couldn't use the foam roller with my sciatica at the beginning as I found it too hard and uncomfortable. One thing I tried at the beginning and it worked wonderfully is a Pool Noodle. I was able to just lean against it on the wall and push that way. Plus the advantage is the pool noodle won't scratch the wall. Imoprtant note, though, is to use the ones that don't have a hole going trough it.
Channel rollers are way better
My favorite is the trigger point channell roller and the triggerpoint universal
I like the chirp, but they're not wide enough. I want to try the rollga, the stealth align, hella roller and the ultra roller
Seriously a channell roller will change your life
This is actually one of the best guide I've found for my foamroller! Really helps me in solving all of my back pain and hip problems. Thank you so much
You're so welcome! Brad
I am learning so much from all of your videos. New viewer but wow you both are amazing. So much info on so many important subjects.
Witty banter and good tips, this channel never fails to help me and make me chuckle to forget the pain
As a runner who is training for a marathon, these foam rollers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx9XSsjzA4f84VmhBCHlyhec7XILIxennL are really good for sore and tight muscles. This one is a good size (mine is the purple, 36 inches) not too big but big enough to work and roll both my legs at the same time - I took a photo holding the roller next to me just to provide a better representation of its size. I noticed some reviewers who complained that this is, “just a foam noodle”… and yes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s a high density foam roller. It is absolutely NOT the same consistency/strength/durability/ or texture as a ‘pool noodle’ thought and I disagree entirely with those that say so. As a former collegiate athlete and marathon runner, I’m comfortably giving this roller 5 stars. It’s lightweight and durable and does just what I need it to do at a budget-friendly price. Overall, I have no complaints and am happy with it!
"Brad, let's keep this rolling... " I caught that...
Bob & Brad, my two most favourite, physical therapists. On the in-ter-net. Ping!
“Eventually we’ll be dust!” 😄This is my new favorite channel.
you’re both like warm genuine hugs giving information. love you x
I could binge watch Bob and Brad for days.
thank you !
FYI for people that may not know stenosis is , this from the mayo clinic :
"Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces within your spine, which can put pressure on the nerves that travel through the spine. Spinal stenosis occurs most often in the lower back and the neck. "
Wow Bob! These guys are lowkey comedic gold
I always start at my lower back with the roller. It cracks my back and feels wonderful!
THANK GUYS I AM
DEFINITELY GOING TO TRY THE STANDING STRETCH WITH THE ROLLER ON MY LOWER BACK BE BLESSED
I bought a foam roller. I used it on my back, it feels great. Thanks Bob & Brad
What do you think about “spikey” foam rollers vs the more smooth ones (like you’re using in this video)?
The spikey ones are for deeper massages.
Channell rollers are better
The trigger point channell roller is my fav
I’ve watched a lot of you guys videos since being involved in my car accident and been getting chiropractic treatments… the theme song is great I just noticed that in this video 🤣
This one is a classic. I'm taking a screenshot and making it my new desktop background.
I had a herniated disc a few months ago and followed your advice on one of your videos, it helped a lot. Thank you for these very helpful and informative videos.
They remind me of Burt and Ernie from Sesame Street. “Hey burt! Hey Ernie!” But seriously, they help me avoid going to parmaceutical-controlled doctors
I have the same thought every time I watch one of these videos.
I agree, they remind me of puppets.
I instantly fell in love with both of you, it's like the "Car talk" (from NPR) of physical rehabilitation. You both are so handsome, and even more so with that humor and smarts.
Bob and Brad are right - when I was 58, I cracked two lower ribs, close to the spine, using a back roller like the ones in this video. It caused some of the worst pain I’ve ever experienced. I couldn’t sit back in a chair or lie down for eight days. The only way I could sleep was to kneel beside my bed, cross my arms on the mattress and rest my head there for only about 30 minutes at a time.
Have you tried theses techniques?
You both are awesome. “I’m just glad I have a package.” Made me laugh out loud.
I start each morning with Bob and Brad, really look forward to your videos! I always learn something new about staying pain-free, and you two never fail to make me laugh! You guys are priceless!!
"Cmon lets go Brad, lets keep it rolling here"
great line, hope other people noticed it as well
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You guys are killing it!
I’ve been following you guys for a while now. At this point I think you guys are actually the most famous P.T’s on UA-cam at least! 😄 thanks for sharing all your knowledge with us...u guys are the best!
These guys are so naturally funny I love it 😂🤣
I’m 55 and I have spine issues. Thanks for talking about it at the end.
The package! "I'm just glad I got one" hahahaha classic🤦♀️💜
Just caught that while reading the comments😮
Lots of chemistry between these two. Love it.
Hurt so good pains. I love that phrase, it's so true
I have a dengerated disk at L4&L5 and rolling on my lower back feels the best. The first exercise you said not to do.
Yeah you guys are truly awesome!
Great video. Watching from uk 🇬🇧
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i love this! classic boomer humour with good info
I don't know what I like more; the opening song or the opening quote.
These guys are the best.
You guys are so funny 😁. You've helped me with many problems, you are the"go to" guys. Thanks !
The energy >>> so glad I’m here !
I am a long retired National athlete. I tune in to learn and laugh. You guys are great! Keep it up!
One of the bests channels out here.
I love having Cob and Bread around to teach me how to care for my spine ❤️ 🌽 🍞
Mmmmm ...cornbread
lol
Haha
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The best medicine from this video was the laughter I got from watching you guys!
You two are so informative and have helped me so much. BTW your youtube show, you both, the dynamic between you two and your dad joke humor makes my back and mood feel so great. Have you toured the nation before? I see a book tour and a TED Talk on back health and finding the right treatment. Thanks Bob and Brad, much love from Northern California.
I did it the wrong way bc I didn't know any better but it solved my back pain. Started 3 days ago and been rolling from shoulder to hip and I dont have any more lowe back pain at all. I'll stop now and try these and see if helps.
You guys are such a wonderful double-akt. Apart from givng much needed advice, practical demos and explaining everything so well, your light hearted and generous delivery cheers me up every time. I really appreciate what you do and have learnt and benefitted a lot. Thanks.
Bob and Brad would rock at improv. Their repartee embodies "yes and".
You two are great! Good advice and humor, a perfect mix for recovery :D
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Thank you so much for this video. I have had so many PTs tell me to use this on my lower back and it was agony for me. Another common PT suggestion is to do the pelvic tilts for low back pain. This, too has been awful for me over the last 30+ years as it compresses the spine. I finally, 10 years ago, found a chiropractor who told me to DELETE that exercise from my memory bank. (I never allowed him to adjust my spine as I've had very bad experiences with that from more than one chiro -- I simply asked him for strengthening and stretching exercises to do to help build strength in my core. (At age 23, I experienced a slipped disk and we have a history in my family of low back difficulties including my dad, sister, and her son, all same area L5-S1, so I want to be careful of what I do to my back.) I've also had many PTs ask me to touch my toes so they can see my range of motion but this, too, is something my orthopedist told me to NEVER do. When I share this with my PT, they act all insulted. It is very difficult going to a PT because of this. They think I'm a know-it-all but all I'm doing is trying to share my past experiences. So I REALLY appreciate your helpful videos. I want to let you guys know that if you go to Cleveland Clinic on line, or Scripps in LaJolla, or Mayo Clinic web site and type in `stretches and exercises for strengthening the lower back' they ALL tell you to do the pelvic tilt. So why is this happening? It compresses the spine. When I finally stopped doing the pelvic tilt 3-5 times daily as instructed, I quit having the awful back going out episodes I have endured for the last 30+ years. How I wish I had learned that 30+ years ago. Even my 2nd cousin niece, who has a Ph.D. in physiotherapy recommended that I do the pelvic tilt. Arrrgh. So frustrating. Thank you for listening and thank you, again, for your helpful videos. One question: My current foam roll is way too STIFF for me. I was wondering what density foam roller you are using in this video. Thank you. Renee
I think the black roller is high density and the blue is medium density. I watched another of their videos about foam rollers and the had a link for the blue one but it cost $60 on Amazon.
I agree that we really have to listen to our body and if it says don't do an exercise don't. A good pt won't force you. I've had to change PT because of that.
@@L.Spencer I purchased the $60 on Amazon but it just didn't do the trick for my upper back muscle pain. I now use a very cheap tennis ball, put up against the wall, and massage the area just by moving it in a circular motion. I look funny but it works. lol
At 5:19...You don’t want to get the package ...I’m just glad I got one. Haha. You two are hilarious!
I have been doing this Japanese back stretch with the use of 7 inch rolled towels at my lower back while I stretch my hands over my head palms down and holding that position for at least 5 minutes. I'm wondering is the 7 inch rolled towels okay, or is it equally bad for the lower back just like the roller foam? Thanks in advance doctors Bob and Brad...love your videos! ❤
Let’s keep it “rolling” Brad. LOL. You guys “crack” me up! Love your show.
that's why they are THE most famous physical therapists on the internet.
In their opinion of course.
I started watching and I was like wth but I...LOVE...THIS!!! *Subscribed* Thank you
Don't call me bread!
Why Bob?!
Wow Bob!
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Bob wins in pronouncing SLEEPOVATION MATTRESS!
Brad wins in pronouncing spondylosthises.
Great team!
I needed that last on for the hip flexors!!!! Saw it in another video and it has been helping !!!!!!!! Thanks B&B
Any one else here actually a subscriber that watches all the videos 😂
@Ashton R and some other guy
🙋🏽♀️...Me!
Yes, I'm a subscriber but nope-sometimes the videos don't include anything I have a problem with. But I love Bob and Brad all the same.
Some pretty useful stuff tbh
They have 1.5 million subs I think a lot of people make that list
I have abused my body pretty badly so I need all the help I can get
Yep...love these guys and always learn something. Plus, their back and forth is just so entertaining to watch!!!
I use a bottle with water sometimes. It unblocks vertebraes and increase blood circulating. I do special excersizes for back. These make my back stronger.
Empty bottles, or water filled bottles are an excellent option if you can't or don't want to buy a foam roller
He said “Don’t call me bread.” Lmao
@5:38 Brad slurring on his words literally had me in stitches!!!!!😂😂🤣😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Hi Bob & Brad! I enjoy learning from your videos and appreciate you guys! I have scoliosis that causes my right leg to be slightly longer than my left leg. I have daily pain in my lower back on the right side. Do you have any videos for pain management with scoliosis? Thanks : )
Same
Awesomeness! Since I have a lower back injury
Thank you so much Bob Brad 😜
two comments: 1. what if you were to take the roller vertical, supporting the whole spine rather than just the lumbar (if too high, support legs/butt with a few folded blankets)? 2. from experience, you CAN indeed get good lower back release by laying with something firm yet soft (either a bolster or placing a blanket on top of the roller) and putting it directly under the lumbar, depending on the level of pain/injury in the lower back (ie, nothing too intense). this can also help restore natural curve to the lumbar, esp for people with forward flexion syndrome. your thoughts?
“Eventually we’ll be dust.” Happy Wednesday! In all seriousness, love you guys! 💕💕💕
And "People will eat us and _they'll_ go on to live." 😂😅😅
Mr Sir God not dead he’s surely alive
Bob and Brad you may refer to yourselves as old, but you are still very young at heart and very fit. Age is just a number. I enjoy your informative videos. Thank you.
Why do Physical Therapist dislike Chiropractors and vice versa? Recently, I hurt my lower back. The solution should of been, go to Chiropractor to put spine where it needs to go and then go to physical therapist to strenthen muscles to keep the joints from moving around.
Instead, they send me to physical therapist to do exercises. I can do them myself, but they insisted I go to them 3 times a week. In the end, back still hurt until I popped it back in place. After I 'popped', it felt great and pain was gone.
Man I actually went to a place called Airrosti. Its a form of therapy that combines a chiropractor with a physical therapists. The 2 work hand in hand with you the same day and work together to get you feeling better, faster. The chiro uses a form of soft tissue release called myofascial release. They massage deep tissue in the back, hamstrings, and hip muscles with extreme pressure. Man it works. I dealt with debilitating problems at the age of 32 and 4 visits had me pain free. Plus I have a whole regimen from the physical therapist that got my specific problem areas determined by the chiro.
In some B&B vids they actually comment that if it pops in place while you're stretching, then it's a good thing.
How did you 'pop' your back into place? Any links etc. to help...thanks.
I work on a computer all day, and I'm a fat guy at around 5'7 250lbs. Well about 2 years ago I started noticing pain in my lower back (almost the waist area), and I would really only notice it when I would be out walking for a couple miles. However, the past year now, and pain is worse and I literally can't walk more than a couple minutes without needing to prop myself up and kind of straighten my spine for awhile. I've talked about it with my doctor...she told me I just need to lose weight (that's obvious), but I've been big my whole life and never had this kind of back pain before. Over the last year I've went from walking and biking everywhere, to taking a taxi everywhere because my spine hurts. I've put on at least 50 pounds, and I know that's not helping my back any either.
You mentioned how the hip flexor muscles can be aggravated by people who sit a lot, and that it can cause issues with the lower spine. I'm wondering if this foam roller device is something that could possibly help my issue, or is it more just for general stretching?
It feels great! Get a smaller one for starters.