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  • Have you been suffering with sciatica problems for months now? Are you looking for real long-term relief? Well, in this video today, I'm going to give you three expert tips, including three exercises that you can do right now at home to begin to improve your sciatica problem for the long term.
    Now, there are three exercises that I give our clients frequently. And I'm going to go over those with you today, so that you can start doing those at home for your sciatica problem to get true, long term relief of this issue.
    And I'll tell you about situations where you might need to get some expert help too, just to make sure that you fix any joint problems or any problems that you can't really fix at home. But these three exercises that I'm going to show you are pivotal in making sure that you get long term relief for your sciatica problem.
    The first big tip that I want to give you is, you have got to avoid stretching your sciatica nerve!!!
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  • @jrose9378
    @jrose9378 11 місяців тому +12

    I had a herniated disk 7 yrs ago. Took meds, had several steroid shots, acupuncture for years. Then on my own, I discovered walking. I walk every day everywhere and a lot! It’s my only exercise. I don’t do any other exercises. Never drive anymore anywhere. Sciatica pain, back pain totally gone! I feel wonderful! Hallelujah!

  • @nancystephens3515
    @nancystephens3515 Рік тому +17

    Holy Cow, above any comment I can add - I must acknowledge how Lucky & Blessed are we, your viewers to be taught by you. Your selfless passionate teaching is profound. Thank you

  • @karenpiraneo5426
    @karenpiraneo5426 Рік тому +117

    Dr. David, I am amazed.... I suffered with sciatica for years, then the pain went to my groin and hip. I have been to numerous PTs and was never told about strengthening glutes!!! All I got was stretching exercises. After watching your videos for one week, I am feeling relief. Thank you for sharing this info, as I have completely lost confidence in medical physicians. I worked at a desk for 50 years and always tried to walk and do yoga, but I had no idea how weak my glutes have gotten.

    • @Sam-hc8ch
      @Sam-hc8ch 11 місяців тому +11

      I have been suffering from Sciatica for last couple of years. I have been doing the
      “putting the leg on the knee and pushing it down” but why it didn’t help , I have learned
      watching your video just now👍 From 🇬🇧

    • @kenbriggs3085
      @kenbriggs3085 10 місяців тому +9

      I have learned more in your short video than I have from numerous physical therapists. I will indeed be trying this. I have suffered from sciatica for over 4 years.

    • @susanjorgenson8645
      @susanjorgenson8645 10 місяців тому +7

      Stumbled onto this video...I am so encouraged! Happy days!

    • @mariaelenarosado4198
      @mariaelenarosado4198 10 місяців тому +3

      I know this is an old video but Dr. David, is the best I have ever come across. Is so true about stretching is the worst to do when you, have sciatica pain. My sister is a PT and she had never told me to stretch. Thank you David, you’re awesome.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @joymalcolm5841
      @joymalcolm5841 10 місяців тому +7

      Thank you Dr David, I’ve learned so much
      God bless you

  • @snehanumerologist3065
    @snehanumerologist3065 Рік тому +32

    You seems to be like my family member. You are so much concerned about every human being sufferings.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому +3

      Hey Sneha, That is so kind of you to say! 🧡 We are very much concerned about how you are are feeling and the experiences that you all face when it comes to your health. We appreciate every single one of you! 🙌

    • @snehanumerologist3065
      @snehanumerologist3065 Рік тому

      Thanks a lot

  • @csarwono
    @csarwono 10 місяців тому +6

    Thank you Doctor,
    I avoid the surgery, b’cuz I’m 68 yrs old, and try to start doing these 3 exercise. Pray for me please

  • @zongher2929
    @zongher2929 11 місяців тому +48

    I’ve been suffering with sciatica the past 4 months and I tried everything. Came across your videos and just started with a simple glute activation by squeezing and relaxing my glutes for 10 reps multiple times each day and I feel almost no pain. This is the only relief I’ve had in a long time. Thank you again 😭😭😭

    • @ladodger4life06
      @ladodger4life06 7 місяців тому +1

      How long did it take to start feeling better?

    • @zongher2929
      @zongher2929 7 місяців тому +4

      For me maybe 1 week to 2 weeks.

    • @kathleenadams6421
      @kathleenadams6421 Місяць тому

      Hi, i’m in Michigan so I can’t get to Dr. David’s clinic, I’ve just started doing his exercises every morning, and I’m hoping to see relief in a month, but keeping my expectations reasonable. I was wondering if you could share how you’re doing now after 10 months and what helped you to keep up with the program consistently..
      Have a good Memorial Day.

  • @luciep.7502
    @luciep.7502 Рік тому +20

    OMG those exercises really works for me. I’ve done two this morning and hardly had any pain today. Tonight I’ve done the three of them and my foot feels so good! What a difference in my pain, yes I believe that stretching your sciatica nerve is not good for you. I’ve been doing it for many weeks and it doesn’t help me. Thanks for helping me to have faith in getting better by doing these these simple exercises.❤❤❤❤

  • @sophiaseals2905
    @sophiaseals2905 Місяць тому +1

    I suffered one of the worst bouts of sciatica for the past 5 months. My doctor just threw a range of medications at the problem and advised lots of rest. Nothing worked. In desperation, I turned to UA-cam for stretches etc. No relief until I came across your video for the top 5 exercises. Almost instant relief! I shared with a number of family and friends with the same conclusion. Your advice is sound and your suggestions WORK!!!! I can only say a HUGE THANK YOU❤

  • @yvonnewright366
    @yvonnewright366 11 місяців тому +28

    Thank you so much, I've been in agony for over a year and was basically told by other PTs to do everything that you advise not to do. I've been doing the butt and lower abb exercises for 2 days, and I feel better already. I'm so glad I found your videos. I'm from Scotland, so there no chance of me visiting, but you've absolutely changed my life. Thank you so so much for making the videos and showing on the skeleton where the pain comes from. It makes more sense whilst visualusing if you can see it in your minds eye. 😊

    • @ezv1913
      @ezv1913 10 місяців тому +5

      Thank you so much Dr David, I have been suffering this pain for so long already and with your advise not to stretch but to move lower abdominal or butt exercise in just one night, I was amazed in the following morning while walking I felt no more pain...Will I still continue this exercise...YOUR one of the many professionals who I can say is so excellent in giving the absolute relief of my long agony! GOD Bless You!

    • @eddybrevet6816
      @eddybrevet6816 10 місяців тому +3

      traction, decompression, got rid of 10 years of herniated disc, actually twice, stopped decompression, hit again , worked again, not as well, can function normal,

  • @AngelaM479
    @AngelaM479 11 місяців тому +23

    I started having sciatica pain a few days ago. Don’t know what I did just got out of bed hurting really bad. I couldn’t sit or stand. The pain was terrible. I started taking pain pills because I couldn’t even stay in the shower 5 minutes. I came across your videos and it has changed my life. The pain is almost gone. Thank you so much. ❤😊

  • @janicekeck1213
    @janicekeck1213 8 місяців тому +2

    Wow. I've been suffering with low back pain, groin pain, and for the last 4 mos sciatica. I've tried every stretch, cream and lotion known to medicine. Nothing helped. In fact...the touted figure 4 made things worse. I tried various UA-cam pt channels and most ended up making it hurt more. But your 3 stretch plus leg off the bed stretch is a miracle. Today. I went to my son's house. We patterned around his yard. When mh back hurt and sciatica came...I dropped and did the routine. On his deck, and leg off the Bannister. On his dock. With the leg off the dock. On his lawn with the leg off his work bench. No, none of these locations were ideal. But I made them work!!!! Thank you@

  • @PamelaBrandonChromeFoto
    @PamelaBrandonChromeFoto 11 місяців тому +3

    I think my doctor watched this video,bc he showed me this same exercise in his office and told me that it helped him with his back pain, he told me to stand against the wall. It was funny watching him show me this exercise he’s a old and wise doctor I’ve been seeing him for over 25 years and have always valued his advice.

  • @MissMelissa0007
    @MissMelissa0007 11 місяців тому +19

    Thank you so much Dr. David!! I have dealt with sciatica numbness since September of 2020 three days after a chiropractor gave me an adjustment.. I have two bulging discs, lateral pelvic tilt and mild scoliosis. Your video seriously helped me. It was a game changer!!! I feel a slight difference and I've only tried this video once. I will continue to work on these muscles!! Your video made perfect sense!! Nothing out there is quite like this!!!

  • @sharonking2124
    @sharonking2124 11 місяців тому +9

    Every time I do the exercises you suggest! The pain goes away! Thanks 🙏🏾a million for sharing! 💯🔥

  • @mikelemmon4450
    @mikelemmon4450 Рік тому +1

    I’m encouraged- thanks for the training.

  • @pamelamartin6325
    @pamelamartin6325 10 місяців тому +5

    Hi Dr David. I don't have sciatica but do sit a lot and realize I need to do more at my age to have a strong core and legs. I downloaded your vid to share with someone else, but see the wisdom in doing the exercises myself. Thank you, from Bermuda. God Bless you for sharing.🙏🏽

  • @triciaodonnell7026
    @triciaodonnell7026 Рік тому +5

    You give the best explanation of how the muscle work and what we need to do to help ourselves get strong and mobile again. Thank you ! I keep watching for more of your informative videos!

  • @moreofawave
    @moreofawave Рік тому +7

    Thanks, Doctor! Your advice has been helping me a lot. You are a Godsend!

  • @janetcorey5102
    @janetcorey5102 Рік тому +3

    OMG you really see and know what’s going on. Thank you I’m going to do your exercises

  • @SarahRoseman
    @SarahRoseman Рік тому +2

    I wish you were my physiotherapist You make sense And give me Hope

  • @janetbalbour369
    @janetbalbour369 11 місяців тому +2

    Thank you so much. I watched and the exercises. I cannot believe the relief I felt.

  • @gadekac
    @gadekac 8 місяців тому

    Honestly speaking, you are GREAT.

  • @enuma7
    @enuma7 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you! I will try it!

  • @kittenheels1958
    @kittenheels1958 11 місяців тому +3

    Makes more sense than anything I’ve been told!

  • @m.51373
    @m.51373 8 місяців тому +1

    Excellent. So glad I found you again.. thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @narelleprior6480
    @narelleprior6480 9 місяців тому +1

    You're amazing...To have so much compassion and understanding for ...pain...without actually experiencing it yourself...is truly rare! THANK YOU.many times over... ❤

  • @jennidall1550
    @jennidall1550 11 місяців тому +6

    Everything you say makes complete sense, and fits my experience. It's early days yet, but I feel hopeful and de-confused (have a clear way forward, more confident how not to go in circles) for the first time in about a year!

  • @starriderstudios
    @starriderstudios 8 місяців тому +4

    These really are the best excercises. I do them every morning now, got priformis syndrome in August after very stressful family events. These fixed me right up. ❤❤❤

  • @erlindaramos3927
    @erlindaramos3927 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for showing these simple exercises which to me make sense. I noticed after doing my stretches the pain got worse. I start this routine immediately.

  • @user-px7ix5hn2s
    @user-px7ix5hn2s 11 місяців тому

    Thank you Dr. David..

  • @rajalakshmirabecca6561
    @rajalakshmirabecca6561 9 місяців тому +1

    Excellent Doctor

  • @brandyramos9372
    @brandyramos9372 3 місяці тому +1

    I thank you so much. You help me know I can get help by the exercise you provided. I truly appreciate you. 🙏 God bless you. I have been sharing your video with my co-workers and friends😂.

  • @domenictorcasio3557
    @domenictorcasio3557 10 днів тому

    Thank you so much for making these videos - God bless you.

  • @macthinno
    @macthinno 14 днів тому

    I really love working out, but it has been impossible for me since I've started having sciatica pain. Tried psychal therapy and pilates and none of them were really effective only giving partial relief. Your exercises apparently are helping me with just a few attempts, that's why I'll keep working more on them. I felt the glutes tight in all of them, but I felt a little of the thighs on the 3rd one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.

  • @kerrywilliams6596
    @kerrywilliams6596 11 місяців тому +3

    I broke my left tibial plateau 4 years ago and have had on and off back problems since then. This is the first videos I’ve watched that really feels like it’s going to help me zone in on what’s causing my back and sciatic issues. Thank you so much.

  • @josephgiri2398
    @josephgiri2398 5 місяців тому

    thank you brother, this is gold

  • @attiliadin
    @attiliadin 8 місяців тому

    Thank you. Thank you! I had lost power in my right thigh... couldn't do stairs, pain 😅and loss of hip movement... Found your videos on sciatica. Wow! I got relief almost immediately and slowly regained the use of my right leg. I'll continue to do those butt exercises and the cat rocking. Great advice. Thank you so much! ❤

  • @gauriganpule3342
    @gauriganpule3342 Рік тому +2

    Thank you Dr.David 🙏

  • @UnalotoTafea
    @UnalotoTafea 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi I'm suffering for nearly 3 months can't stand on my own or lying down on my own is too painful thanks for your videos I'm starting now with the help of my husband 😢😢😢

  • @MAVakil-gj9mv
    @MAVakil-gj9mv Рік тому +1

    Thanks A Million Zillion ❤❤❤

  • @la1678
    @la1678 9 місяців тому +3

    I rarely comment on social media. But finding and watching your sciatica videos is the best thing that happened to me for a long time. I have been suffering for 3 years going through all the steps .. MRI, many PTs, injection, physio again.. nothing has helped as much as 1. stopping streching and 2. squeezing my glutes as often as possible following your exercises. I have been doing this for 6 weeks and see significant improvement. I still need to be more regular and also find a better solution for sleeping but definitely see the end of the tunnel. Squeezing and holding glutes feeks like I am taking off the pressure that was hurting the nerve.. I have been doing lots of other glutes exercises but only the sqeezing made the difference. A huge huge thanks

  • @igmakgone4949
    @igmakgone4949 10 місяців тому

    Thanks to Dr David, it is nearly a year of sufering with this problem, am going to start with what you just demonstrated even though my right knee is painful

  • @loisreeves3753
    @loisreeves3753 9 місяців тому +3

    I found your sciatica videos a week ago and today I've noticed much improvement! These instructions are so clear and to the point! Thank you so much for sharing and explaining clearly!😊

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  9 місяців тому

      Hey Lois! We are thrilled to hear that you've been seeing improvements in regards to your sciatica issue. We commend you for not only watching the videos but putting the info to use!
      You seem like a good fit for our back & health wellness program that 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, spinal stenosis, arthritis and other back problems. You can learn more about it here:
      "28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program"
      www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
      We'd love to continue hearing about your progress! 😄

  • @user-px7ix5hn2s
    @user-px7ix5hn2s 11 місяців тому +1

    thank you

  • @neelaramachandran8871
    @neelaramachandran8871 Рік тому +1

    Just excellent

  • @maryadamson7375
    @maryadamson7375 Рік тому

    Soooo grateful!!! Keep ya posted!!

  • @ericstratton5761
    @ericstratton5761 5 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for these videos. You're a absolute life saver. The amount of bad information on this problem on here is insane. Been suffering with this for awhile now severely to the point i couldnt work. Could barely walk because of the pain. Started doing the exercises and movements in your videos and within 2 days the pain the was so much more manageable. I hope everyone watching these videos finds relief from the pain. ❤

  • @user-ki3lf7tv7k
    @user-ki3lf7tv7k 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for your help Dr.! Been really suffering with pain in my body and doing your exercises has strengthened my body and back. I'll keep watching your sciatica help videos. I am 55 and have had several back surgeries with rods and screws and a cage to replace a L4,L5 disc removal in 2011. Thank you for your knowledge. I should have tried to repair the disc instead of having it removed. Had to relearned balance all over

  • @gloriaheater4660
    @gloriaheater4660 Рік тому +1

    I watched your video to activate glutes and lower stomach. I think you nailed it as I have had severe sciatica. I had a bone spur removed L4 and L5 to open up the area in the spinal canal. I still have the same pain a week later. Glutes and sciatica rt side and some left and where the leg meets the butt. I have an old spondy l4 35 yrs ago due to a hit on my back but no back pain. Only lower. Ill work on those glutes and lower stomach activating and started now. Every hour and will let you know if this nasty pain when I put weight, or stand up hurts so much. Advil doesnt help. Got worse doing yoga. Im in Phx and wish I could come to your clinic! I sat for 23 yrs customer service job 8 to 10 hours a day. Retired now with the pain.

  • @jerrylalonde1199
    @jerrylalonde1199 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for videos I'll start tonight

  • @fredfloyd34
    @fredfloyd34 Рік тому

    A real doctor....

  • @gingerdye-schroeder377
    @gingerdye-schroeder377 9 місяців тому

    I am 60 and have had sciatica for several years possibly from my spondylolisthesis. I agree with the other commentors 100%. PT many sessions , other youtube sites relating to sciatica but nothing about what you are suggesting and strengthening the butt muscles. After one day my pain down my leg is almost zero! I am at the beginner stage and only 7 days in but I never had one day before starting this that I didn't experience pain down my legs. I am only doing about 40 reps daily every other day but will continue stepping it up and advancing to the 3rd exercise. I get that a not so strong butt muscle won't hold the nerve in the position that it belongs in and that will cause pinching. Genius! Thank you so much. God sent my husband to this spot to answer prayer for my pain which I was seriously considering a surgery to rectify. Your wisdom helped me to avoid surgery!

  • @rogeryarde2320
    @rogeryarde2320 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Dr D I'm from Barbados and recently had some severe lower back pain and decided to look up sciatica pains and came across your videos I tried some of the core exercises cause I know my core is weak and they are helping I will try the flute exercises next cause everything you said in your videos made complete sense to me I am a scuba diver but I don't exercise like I used to and I am going on 60 which means I need to up my exercises ,thank you for all the advise and for opening my eyes.

  • @rkeller8141
    @rkeller8141 10 місяців тому

    Am already doing better from sciatica by focusing on glute strengthening. I needed the warning to move, inactivity caused the sciatica in the first place. Great butt exercises, thank you for teaching in a down to earth, peaceful manner.

  • @aliazeldman629
    @aliazeldman629 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you for you work ..👍🤝😊

  • @emilycraig2856
    @emilycraig2856 Рік тому

    Sounds very logical will start exercises tonight and thankyou

  • @vickiewilliams8506
    @vickiewilliams8506 3 роки тому +3

    Great thorough explanation, thx!

  • @zahara19100
    @zahara19100 10 днів тому

    Dr thanks so much for yr exercises it helps a lot to relief the pain from the first time I did it

  • @anitasharma5551
    @anitasharma5551 Рік тому

    Thank you

  • @robertrichardson2819
    @robertrichardson2819 10 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tips. Sciatica pain is no small thing.

  • @josefinanacional678
    @josefinanacional678 4 місяці тому

    Tnk you for learning about sciatica nerves

  • @alanalarsen7759
    @alanalarsen7759 6 місяців тому

    Thank you. This was very helpful!👍

  • @thatononyane2973
    @thatononyane2973 3 місяці тому +1

    I am about to start doing these exercises and I'll be back with a testimonial

  • @annetusubira7634
    @annetusubira7634 11 місяців тому

    I'm going to them and see the results, thanks for sharing❤

  • @metalhausen9998
    @metalhausen9998 11 місяців тому +4

    I immediately started doing the first exercise in my bed, right away I started getting relief in my foot & back. I've been bed bound from an accident 2 1/2 months ago, I'm just now starting to get movement in my leg to be able to do some kind of PT. I'm saving this video, thank you for this info to strengthen the butt muscle, I've lost alot of strength in my entire leg, butt, & back but these exercises wall be my new daily routine. Thank you ❤

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  11 місяців тому +4

      Hi Metalhausen, We are so sorry to hear that you have been bedbound from an accident for 2.5 months. 🥺That is a very tough situation and we can only imagine what you have been going through mentally and emotionally. We are so glad to hear that this information has been helpful to you. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises that we would like to recommend to help you gain some strength in your glutes, back, and legs to get you on the road to recovery. You can check it out here:
      “3 Big Reasons Your Glute Muscles Won’t Work Well For You”
      ua-cam.com/video/TamXorqxCAk/v-deo.html
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We wish you a speedy recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

  • @bing229
    @bing229 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you. My gym closed and I didn’t do any weight training, and in two months I was in pain. I do yoga regularly, but as the other person said, I had no idea how weak my glutes are. Again, thank you!

  • @bevarnold4945
    @bevarnold4945 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you, that’s great!

  • @marthasuiker6416
    @marthasuiker6416 7 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for your advice

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  7 місяців тому

      Hi Martha, You are very welcome! In case yu are interested we have a sciatica help playlist 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!

  • @margaretvanbakel3879
    @margaretvanbakel3879 Місяць тому

    Thank you for all these wonderful tips must say that it’s definitely helping me.

  • @merdelinmiller186
    @merdelinmiller186 Рік тому

    Thanks, more helpful,🎉

  • @sanatariq7735
    @sanatariq7735 Рік тому +1

    OMG, magical. Thank you!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  Рік тому

      Hey Dana, It is our pleasure! We are so sorry to hear that you have dealing with sciatica pain. If you are interested we do have playlist with additional information and exercises for sciatica relief:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises & Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html
      We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress! 🧡

  • @suek.k788
    @suek.k788 6 місяців тому +1

    It works for and you have re-enforced. 🙏

  • @noedog
    @noedog 2 роки тому +2

    Very helpful, thanks!

  • @Kathy-kr1sv
    @Kathy-kr1sv 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for taking the time to share this HELP 😊

  • @fluffynonnie
    @fluffynonnie 6 місяців тому

    Thank you for the information 🙏 😊 really helpful.

  • @christinamarti4441
    @christinamarti4441 2 роки тому +1

    Fabulous thank you

  • @ThelmaCosare-kj3eq
    @ThelmaCosare-kj3eq 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you Doc I will try God bless 🙏

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  4 місяці тому

      Hi Thelma, you are welcome! We would love to hear how this worked out for you. We have a sciatica playlist that you might find helpful. "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!

  • @markmandzik8984
    @markmandzik8984 9 днів тому

    Thank you so much for getting me properly started on relieving my sciatica pain.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  8 днів тому

      Hey Mark! You are very welcome! It makes us happy to hear that we were able to help! 🙌

  • @JeanetteHill-jm7fn
    @JeanetteHill-jm7fn 3 місяці тому

    Amazing Dr David, I'm now just noticing when picking up stuff I bend over instead of squatting and rising without using buttock muscles big difference no pain, now I keep in mind before picking anything up. Plus week lower stomach muscles. Now I'm now stenciling those, thanks.

  • @sarahmiller5632
    @sarahmiller5632 5 місяців тому

    Brilliant. Thank you. The stretching exercises are exactly what my PT was having me do! Argh.

  • @zaidarosario2281
    @zaidarosario2281 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for you videos ,i been sick with my sciatic nerve for about six months ,is terrible the pain make me cry, i rest a lot and gaining wietgh, tomorow, i will start
    with the exersize ,blessings.

  • @clublulu399
    @clublulu399 11 місяців тому

    You tell it how it is. I like the honesty.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  11 місяців тому

      Hi Clubluelu! Thank you so much for the kind words🧡 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 wish you all the best in your road to recovery!🌟

  • @ellycyr4924
    @ellycyr4924 11 місяців тому

    Hi Dr. Just diagnose 1 month ago. But already PT 6 weeks. Your u tube give practice exercises. Now feel relieve. Thanks doctor. Now I can work again. Keep practicing as u said. Pain decrease.

  • @user-pi7kf9um5n
    @user-pi7kf9um5n 7 місяців тому

    Dr David, am so glad you so kind as to post this video on Sciatica. I have scitica for 2 yrs now. I used to do certain exercise at the physio. Now i understand why after he stretches my body with the machine it hurts so much.Thanks for info that not to stretch the nerve. Will follow this video exercise from now on.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  7 місяців тому +1

      Hey Eyan! We are sooo glad to hear this was helpful! We have more resources on this channel that you could probably use! This playlist contains several videos on exercises and stretches for your sciatic nerve pain :-) Check it out:
      "Sciatica Pain Exercises and Stretches"
      ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1maZPQPPtirn4oxj8oCPuIMR.html

  • @tillymint1958
    @tillymint1958 3 роки тому +16

    Hi, thanks for posting. I've been having sciatica pain all day and evening so tried your exercises. They've really helped take the edge off so I'll keep doing them and hopefully get rid of it completely! Appreciate your help and time.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 роки тому +8

      Hey Tillymint1958! Glad you got some relief!
      We hope you can get long-term relief so it's not a recurring thing. Make sure you work on getter STRONGER!!! Especially in the abdominals and glutes. Those are the most common weak spots for people with recurring sciatica problems.

    • @angelathomas4162
      @angelathomas4162 11 місяців тому +2

      I am from Jamaica in the Caribbean. I always love to watch your videos. I will be using these exercises to tighten my butt.Thanks for your caring attitude towards folks like me suffering from from sciatica.

  • @ireanriyaitah9319
    @ireanriyaitah9319 Місяць тому

    I tried this exercises 2 days ago,am now relieved of the pain.Am feeling better each day with the exercises.Thanks for this sir,God bless you❤❤

  • @petemcgowan71
    @petemcgowan71 11 місяців тому

    This advice makes sense

  • @09Youba
    @09Youba 2 роки тому +2

    The best advice I have received and I will let you know how my back and buttocks' pain improves.
    You cured my knee pain last year. Thank you.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  2 роки тому +1

      Wooohooo!!! This is great news Ray! We're soooo pumped that you got better from your knee pain last year! You're welcome!!!

  • @jennifermarlowe3095
    @jennifermarlowe3095 11 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much ! I had sciatica pain and up and down my left leg for months. I’ve been going to physical therapy and it helps but I tried this earlier today and had instant relief. I appreciate you so much !!!

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  11 місяців тому

      Hi Jennifer! 👋 You are very welcome! It's terrible to hear that you have been suffering from sciatica pain for months. You are definitely not alone. One of our team members suffers from it so we know that dealing with it can be excruciating. We are thrilled that you felt instant relief from trying out these techniques! 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 continued relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

  • @hollywitherite416
    @hollywitherite416 7 місяців тому

    Thank you I'm slowly getting better.i just have a problem with over doing.hard to stop with stretching 😢.I will keep up with your advice.❤

  • @peterviljoen9435
    @peterviljoen9435 Місяць тому

    Hi Doc I am back I followed your advice for me the big difference is the glute strengthening exercises,very easy to fire the glutes deeply when you lay on a foam noodle….I went further and did the same on the inversion table,it easier to get a deep glute stretch….then ice for 15 minutes it worked like magic,pain 90% gone and this is day three! Thank you Doc you saved me 🙏🙏💕

  • @farheenhanif2039
    @farheenhanif2039 Рік тому

    May Alllah pak bless you. You are doing great job.

  • @joannmartinez8343
    @joannmartinez8343 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow thank you Doc. Most appreciate these exercises
    I am already working on strengthening my butt muscles

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  7 місяців тому

      Hey Joann! You are very welcome! We are so happy to hear that you are going to give this a shot! We would love to hear an update in the future!

  • @paulapowell2100
    @paulapowell2100 11 місяців тому

    I woke up with severe pain like a tooth ache in my leg all the way down I do sit a lot I tried this and the pain has signifantly gotten better. I will try to do these daily. I need this pain gone.its horrible. THANK YOU

  • @popcorn7657
    @popcorn7657 4 місяці тому

    1-Bridge exercise
    2a-Butt blaster
    2b-Dunkey kicks
    3-Squat straight back
    Thank you so much for giving all the details to do these exercises correctly and what to watch out. I have been doing wrongly the figure 4 exercices etc by other PT.
    I have to admit by just squeezing my glutes while writing this comment, I can reach my sciatica nerve. Therefore my problem is really starting by reinforcing these muscles.
    Mille mercis pour ces exercices que je vais faire dans ma journée au travail devant mon écran. Je vais me mettre des pauses forcées dans la journée afin de faire ces petits exercices faciles.

  • @dgladen
    @dgladen Рік тому

    2011 I had Anterior anthroplasty greatest surgery and speedy recovery. In 2017 I had a laminectomy cleaning nerve pathways. No hardware or fusion per my decision. Elevated My
    bilaterial sciatica and low back pain. I had bilateral stenosis in L4 and L5. My root nerve was so built up with I'll call it gunk forget the actual tissue but it caused my spinal fluid to leak and form cysts. The surgery was long term beneficial. Last September 2022 I had a lefthip austoplasty and it was a posterior approach and has been a problem from day 1. It landed me in rehab 18 days trying to walk again. After surgery I couldn't lift my foot to take a step. I needed more PT work but my insurance insurance rejected outpatient care. Now 8 months out I am still using a walker to try to keep from waddling like a duck. I have developed numbness and all kinds of nerve sensation in mostly my left leg but somewhat in my right foot mostly. It always feels half asleep. I didn't like my surgeon. And haven't been back since January. Recently I have pain in my buttocks and upper thigh. After watching your sciatica video I am pretty sure impingement is back. My pain is worse when I sit long periods of time or walk or stand. I have been sedentary for years. After my surgery I gained weight suddenly and to be honest feel like a complete mess. I can't take gabapaten. And my ibuprofen isn't working. As you said it won't help nerve pain. I don't know if I will ever get any better. My prosthesis feels fake. It is noticeably there. My other surgery the one done Anterior feels like me. I don't know where to even begin. Here in CA it takes months to see a specialist. I'm 70 and have Medicare Advantage. Really limits my options.

  • @wendyelsey2636
    @wendyelsey2636 10 місяців тому

    lve got a new hip it collapsed with arthritis, but lve been getting back spasms soo doing all theses exercises to, definitely helping along with magnesium at night thank you soo much 👏👏🌹

  • @ShawnPlusOne
    @ShawnPlusOne 3 роки тому +4

    I have suffered for years thank you so much for helping us have tools to give us relief.

    • @epmanualphysicaltherapy
      @epmanualphysicaltherapy  3 роки тому +3

      You're welcome Shawn Plus One!

    • @janetjennings5802
      @janetjennings5802 11 місяців тому

      Me 2.Finally someone is giving people some informative help.Ive been told by a major hospital that it's all in my mind.

  • @KaazamWay
    @KaazamWay 3 місяці тому

    Thanks!

  • @genevievevalmores3272
    @genevievevalmores3272 10 місяців тому

    Thank you for this great information,cause I've suffering my sciatica problem over 12 yrs.
    I will perform this 3 excercises everyday..thanks Dr.David..I"m from d Philippines 63 yrs old...God bless!