Piriformis Syndrome - Home Stretches & Exercises

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • Recent research suggests that the ‘piriformis syndrome’ diagnosis is incomplete and does not adequately address all of the pelvic issues that could create sciatica-like pain. So, this type of pain is now referred to as deep gluteal pain syndrome (DGPS), which describes situations where compression of either the sciatic or pudendal nerves in the pelvic region rather than the low back creates sciatica.
    Besides entrapment by the piriformis muscle, other issues including gemelli-obturator internus syndrome, ischiofemoral impingement syndrome and proximal hamstring syndrome can all create sciatica.
    Symptoms typically include pain in the buttock and/or hip regions that may also radiate into the distribution of the sciatic nerve (posterior thigh and lower leg/foot). Pain can result from a direct insult to the region including trauma or issues that would reduce blood flow (ischemia). Common insults include falls, hip-related surgery, pain-induced muscle guarding and prolonged mechanical compression, like sitting on a wallet.
    If you are experiencing pain in the buttock region that potentially radiates down the back of the leg, give the following exercises a try and let me know if you have any questions.
    1. Lumbar Rotation Stretch
    2. Posterior Hip Muscle Stretch
    3. Sciatic Nerve Glide
    4. Sidelying Hip Abduction
    Reference : Park JW, et al. Deep gluteal syndrome as a cause of posterior hip pain and sciatica-like pain. Bone Joint J. 2020. pubmed.ncbi.nl...
    *My new book contains comprehensive rehab programs for the 50 most common injuries and pain issues, including one for piriformis syndrome. Click the link below to learn more and order a copy! a.co/d/1q3BjgP

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  • @RehabScience
    @RehabScience  4 місяці тому +5

    My new book contains comprehensive rehab programs for the 50 most common injuries and pain issues, including one for piriformis syndrome. Click the link below to learn more. a.co/d/1q3BjgP

    • @alexklette1138
      @alexklette1138 2 місяці тому +1

      @RehabScience
      After months of going to the chiropractor, paying out of pocket at least once a week- THIS video is the first thing to help. My pain is gone. Thank you so very much.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 місяці тому

      @@alexklette1138 Sorry to hear you had to go through all of that before finding something that helped. Glad to hear the exercises helped reduce your symptoms!

  • @jasonrayblake
    @jasonrayblake Рік тому +31

    Dr. Walters thank you so much!!!! I added these stretches to my home PT routine and I'm now pain free!!! I've been suffering for months and now I'm not!!!! 🎉🙂

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +3

      That’s so amazing to hear! I’m glad the video was helpful to you!!

    • @islandboyjay1914
      @islandboyjay1914 9 місяців тому +1

      @@RehabSciencethese exercises made it worse 😢

    • @albertopedroza3540
      @albertopedroza3540 3 місяці тому +1

      Lucky you 🥲🥲🥲

  • @aaronflanagan2854
    @aaronflanagan2854 2 роки тому +69

    Thanks Tom. I think piriformis pain is heavily underdiagnosed and is the root of evil for years in many patients.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +6

      It's an interesting area in the research for sure. Even though we are slowly transitioning away from the 'piriformis syndrome' diagnosis, I do agree with you that a fair number of patients seem to have issues that directly stem from the deep gluteal space and usually don't respond very well to interventions designed to treat sciatica that originates in the lumbar spine.

    • @priscilapiad1186
      @priscilapiad1186 2 роки тому

      @@RehabScience p00ppp90pp

    • @nasarali8206
      @nasarali8206 Рік тому

      There is a pain in my heel for a long time please show me the exercise

  • @bolanlebamidele683
    @bolanlebamidele683 2 роки тому +22

    How pleasing it is to listen to someone who knows what he is saying. Great piece.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +2

      Thank you! Glad to hear the video was helpful.

  • @pradipmehta192
    @pradipmehta192 2 роки тому +14

    I am extremely grateful to you for your guidance through exercises for Sciatica and piriformis muscle. I will start today and onwards till I get relief. The exercises are easy to perform and seems effective for the ailments.
    Your guidance has helped me a lot to come out from the physical disorders.
    I thank you very much again. Be blessed.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +1

      You’re so welcome! Thanks for the nice comment!

  • @Gamer-bq8so
    @Gamer-bq8so 10 місяців тому +152

    They need to find a PERMANENT cure for this damn thing…

    • @andrewmwololo6136
      @andrewmwololo6136 7 місяців тому

      Me too😢

    • @shirinkhalil352
      @shirinkhalil352 6 місяців тому +11

      Stretching is toget rid. Strengthen the muscle get rids of it completely

    • @janaaslam5824
      @janaaslam5824 4 місяці тому +8

      @@shirinkhalil352I need to stretch the F out of that because it just started for me. Driving horrifies me now of the discomfort. My only guess is not enough stretching after biking. Lesson learned

    • @carbonunit6573
      @carbonunit6573 4 місяці тому

      @@janaaslam5824I’ve actually screamed while I was driving as the pain would shoot down my leg.

    • @marissagomez1057
      @marissagomez1057 4 місяці тому +1

      Amen!!

  • @marks.Landing
    @marks.Landing 11 місяців тому +10

    Hi Tom and thank you for your exercise methods, I've had piriformis severe pain down my leg, and unable to walk at times, your exercises helped me and the spike ball on the area has allowed me to return to golf and have my life back also given me the tools I need to smash piriformis if it ever happens again

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  11 місяців тому +1

      You’re welcome. I’m glad the exercises in my videos have helped you.

    • @warzonemoments3970
      @warzonemoments3970 5 місяців тому

      How long did it take you?

  • @craigus1991
    @craigus1991 Рік тому +33

    Thought it was sciatica for years. I used to get this pain from the backseat of long car journeys even as a kid. But now it’s just happening because of exercise and being in my 30’s 😂. These exercises are great. Thank you!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +3

      I’m glad the video was helpful to you!

    • @rolandovivar6864
      @rolandovivar6864 9 місяців тому +1

      Been doing too much on muscle stretching & strengthening, and it made paun worse. Having right gluteal pain for month and started to radiate right down thigh, calf & foot - numbness. Will try these before checking in w orthopedic next week. Ty!

    • @cionol
      @cionol 7 місяців тому +1

      ​@@rolandovivar6864hi. Did you recover? I have the same thing as you and numbness in my toes. Take care !

  • @imanaisha1538
    @imanaisha1538 Рік тому +9

    Hi, I'm truly grateful to you..I just did this PS exercise for a week and now the pain is already gone..I just did the last exercise a couple minute ago and now I can finally touch my own toes..I literally can't when I got the PS. I'm literally grateful to you..thank you so much. I'm taking a rest for a couple of days, don't worry!! (Sorry for a bad grammar)

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      This is amazing to hear! I am so glad the video and exercises were helpful!

  • @sandrabracken5982
    @sandrabracken5982 2 роки тому +10

    Wow. Thank you! You have really helped me to reaver the pain I have been dealing for a year or longer. You explain things very clearly. I learned a lot. You make sense with your explanation. Thank you! 😁😀😎

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      That is so great to hear! I am so glad the video exercises were helpful to you!

  • @Polo-Swag
    @Polo-Swag 8 місяців тому +10

    Please read!!! I've suffered from PS for 14 years. I normally would get cortisone injections. That would help some times. My new, surprising healer is Elephant Walk stretch and deep squats. Surprisingly, a lot of the stress to the piriformis is a direct correlation to hamstrings. The other stretches never helped me. Get well soon, guys. I'm ready to start running and working out again. 😊

  • @jsheldon1976
    @jsheldon1976 2 дні тому +1

    Very helpful thank you..these 4 stretches have alleviated some of my pain (pita) appreciate ya 👍🏼

  • @radawson1018
    @radawson1018 5 днів тому +1

    I knew I was getting older when I started seeking out exercise videos for aches and pains in the hips and lower back 😆. Thanks Tom for being a go-to source for all things related to the pain of aging! 🌠

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  5 днів тому

      You’re welcome! I’m glad my videos are helpful!

  • @hasanmahmood5045
    @hasanmahmood5045 7 днів тому +1

    Thank you so much for this impressive information. Got up with this pain from last one month

  • @weatherboi
    @weatherboi 2 місяці тому +1

    My chiropractor gave me a Piriforms exericse (3:30) for my lower back spasms. Hope it works.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 місяці тому

      I hope the exercises help you. My book has a more comprehensive piriformis and nerve pain program in the hip chapter that guides you through three phases of rehab. Here is an Amazon link, if you want to learn more about my book.
      a.co/d/aCgtaZT

  • @kimerleypersad9003
    @kimerleypersad9003 Місяць тому +2

    Thank you so much for this video! Performed these stretches for two weeks and it helped me with the hip and buttocks pain I was having.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Місяць тому +1

      I’m so glad to hear the exercises have helped!

  • @wildthings980
    @wildthings980 6 місяців тому +2

    Did all exercises and physical therapy. Nothing works! 😢

  • @alexfromboston8303
    @alexfromboston8303 Рік тому +2

    Nice vid. I recently have an odd discomfort in lower right buttocks and some tingling right side of groin, right leg and bottom of right foot. Could it be from piriformis muscle?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      Those areas can be related to the sciatic nerve, which travels through the piriformis region. So, the issue could come from the piriformis region or the low back region. I would try these exercises and see if they help.

    • @alexfromboston8303
      @alexfromboston8303 Рік тому

      @@RehabScience Thank you I'll definitely give your regimen a try.

  • @claudiascavella1628
    @claudiascavella1628 Рік тому +3

    I am currently following your advice because am in pain. After doing these excercises once my pain has reduced dramtically!❤❤😊 Thank you Dr!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      That’s so great to hear! I’m glad the video and exercises were helpful.

  • @mrjeremydennis
    @mrjeremydennis 8 місяців тому +1

    Hey Tom, I’m curious how quickly I should be getting results. I’ve been doing your exercises/stretches for a week daily, but haven’t felt a change. Should I be noticing a change (if I’ve diagnosed correctly)?
    Really appreciate the video!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  8 місяців тому

      Usually, people will notice some sort of positive change within one to two weeks of beginning the exercises. If your symptoms aren’t beginning to dissipate soon, then the issue may not be piriformis syndrome, or you may need to focus more on modifying activities in life that may be triggering your symptoms.

    • @mrjeremydennis
      @mrjeremydennis 8 місяців тому +1

      @@RehabScience that's helpful. Thanks!

  • @rudyjimenez8535
    @rudyjimenez8535 6 місяців тому +3

    That last one is new to me, thank you. Ive been battling this for months and just recently the pain has shot down both legs. I havent been treating it like physical therapy but more like stretching. You talking about reps made me change my mindset. I feel stupid now but very grateful. Thank you.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  6 місяців тому

      I hope the exercises help you! If you need more help after this video, the programs in my book are much more comprehensive and guide you through through three phases of rehab. Here is an Amazon link for my book, if you want to learn more about it.
      Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal from Injury a.co/d/bBzKPPh

  • @YourCricket_Corner
    @YourCricket_Corner Рік тому +1

    Hey doc, I'm having the same condition. I was suffering through sciatic pain. Due to medicine and stretching it's bit less now but now I got pain in my piriformis muscle. My back is also effected by it. I'm not able to sit and walk for a long time. Please suggest me some exercises. I can share my reports as well. Please suggest should I go for Ozone Therapy or not?

  • @robinFI
    @robinFI 2 роки тому +4

    Awesome! Thank you this helped after the first time doing the exercises! (Timestamps to help me find the exercises easier)

    • @robinFI
      @robinFI 2 роки тому +5

      02:15
      03:18
      04:20
      05:53

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +2

      Awesome to hear that! I didn’t think about adding time stamps to denote each exercise, but that is a great idea!

  • @HamidEhsani
    @HamidEhsani 2 місяці тому

    I have been experiencing a problem that began three years ago while playing volleyball. The right side of my back muscle gave out for a week, and I couldn't sit or stand without using my arms for support. When I stand in the same place for more than 10 minutes, I feel pain on the right side of my hip that radiates down my leg. If I stand for too long, my leg starts to feel numb. Despite this issue, I can still play volleyball, run, squat 110 kg, and deadlift without any problems. I have consulted five physiotherapists, but they have been unable to diagnose the issue. Additionally, I have had an X-ray of my back, which showed no abnormalities. I would be grateful if you could provide any insights or advice on this matter.

  • @dasjsoda9493
    @dasjsoda9493 2 роки тому +11

    Great video Doctor! Please don't stop making videos, i realy enjoy it since i study physical therapy 👍!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you and glad to hear your are enjoying my videos!

  • @testg4andmmm129
    @testg4andmmm129 10 місяців тому +1

    Holy godd...... number 1 and 2 works really good. Blood flowing to my numb foot .
    thankss a lot.
    How long will it take to get rid of numbness/pain??
    (İts ok to say max time to heal. )

  • @bradleyclement7379
    @bradleyclement7379 6 місяців тому +2

    Bottom left buttock/ upper left thigh has been hurting me for a year now. I thought it was my joint or something. After doing these stretches my pain has gone away. Thank you so much.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  6 місяців тому +2

      I’m so glad to hear that these exercises helped you. We’re finding that more and more people have this issue of proximal hamstring tendinopathy.

  • @BekEhr
    @BekEhr 4 місяці тому +1

    I’m hopeful, my hip replacements are inflaming my SI which my ortho says cause piriformis. My husband had surgery for sciatica, so I’m going to try to get him to try this.
    🤞🏽 I come back soon with improvements

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  4 місяці тому +1

      I hope the exercises help! Yes, please come back with an update.

  • @82HEADCASE
    @82HEADCASE Місяць тому

    Hi Dr Tom Walters.
    I have a question regarding the stretches?
    Almost 2 weeks ago I tumbled off my mountain bike and landed on the right side of my back causing some deep bruising around ribs ,lower back and buttocks.
    The back bruising had mostly faded away but what I am left with is a burning/pinching sensation on the top of my right buttocks that gets triggered with certain movements like standing from a sit position... getting out of bed ..getting in the car etc .
    Am I experiencing a sciatica nerve pain ? And will the stretches in the video help or is it best just to leave well enough alone to heal ?
    Many thanks
    Tom.

  • @macmcgarry4815
    @macmcgarry4815 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you. I started today. Right now I am very inflexible and can barely do any of the stretches/exercises properly. The plan is to do these 2X per day. I will check in with you in one month to report my progress.

  • @delailagaga2808
    @delailagaga2808 2 роки тому +2

    very helpful exercise than byou very much i just follow you then pain suddenly gone thank you so much for this helpful video

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      That’s so great to hear! I’m glad the video was helpful!

  • @daviddejene738
    @daviddejene738 Рік тому +2

    It just work I have been suffering for so long and after I watched this video it help me a lot tnx a lot

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      That’s so great to hear! I’m glad the video was helpful!

  • @agnesgonzalez5068
    @agnesgonzalez5068 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video! Ive been suffering from this kind of pain for more than a month now and i was maintaining with painkillers untill i had the chance to see a physiotherapist. He did show me some exercises but I will do yours as well, because the amount of meds im taking is just a bit concerning and wont help the problem itself. My question is, which part of the day you suggest to do these exercises? If I do it before I go to work (i work in hospitality thats why im taking painkillers almost all day when im working because i have no time to suffer from the pain which is quite overwhelming after this much time) or rather around the end of my day? Thank you for your answer in advance.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +6

      Sorry to hear you are having so much pain. I would suggest doing these at the end of your work day as they often help reduce discomfort after periods of prolonged activity.

  • @joshua8105
    @joshua8105 25 днів тому

    During the nerve mobilisation exercise my leg start shivering/shaking vigorously . Please let me know what could be the problem

  • @KJT3000
    @KJT3000 4 місяці тому

    After 17 years of being pain free and having ZERO sciatica....it is back.
    And I am truly fkng terrified

  • @jitendranimavat6041
    @jitendranimavat6041 2 місяці тому

    After neck of femur fracture surgery four months, which exercise best for hip movement and reduce risk AVN problem..

  • @dreamboxcollectibles73
    @dreamboxcollectibles73 Рік тому +1

    Hi i am not sure if you'll be able to read this. Thanks alot for this video. I'll definitely try this. Lucky I found your channel. I am having right butt cheeks pain down to my thigh for almost two months. I also experience needle like pain in my right leg down to my right foot. I can still walk normally but sitting for long makes it uncomfortable plus the needle like pain is really annoying. Hope this exercise will help me. Thanks.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      I hope the exercises are helpful to you. I would also recommend adding the sciatic nerve mobilization and low back mobility exercises in the videos below.
      ua-cam.com/video/IjECCfo3LUw/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/zUAdI-Yi994/v-deo.html

  • @scottishpiper2522
    @scottishpiper2522 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you for posting these exercises. I've had many injections for this pain with little effect. My pain specialist recommended piriformis stretches in order to get the pain meds moving. I'm hopeful your exercises will provide some pain relief.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Місяць тому

      You’re welcome! I hope you find the exercises to be helpful. Here is another video I did on the topic that might offer you some other helpful options. ua-cam.com/video/YpkCLQQFNGg/v-deo.htmlsi=XasnVz8IlHTLuU6c

  • @9MPH
    @9MPH Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the update on the terminology and useful stretches.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +1

      Sure thing! I'm glad the video was useful.

  • @harnsakvallasiri3348
    @harnsakvallasiri3348 Місяць тому

    Why only piriformis ?
    How the obturator and quadratus muscle?

  • @goaliedave
    @goaliedave 2 роки тому +2

    awesome, these are working great for me. on the 4th one, i find if i come straight down 2 feet behind my opposite foot, that helps more.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      Glad they are helping. Yes, dropping behind the other leg can be another way of finding the correct hip position for the abduction exercise.

  • @arniefrancisco745
    @arniefrancisco745 Місяць тому +1

    This is awesome, I've been dealing with this pain for a week and no medications seem to work, until I did all of these exercises. Instant relief

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Місяць тому

      I’m so glad to hear the exercises helped you!

  • @nerissasmith449
    @nerissasmith449 4 місяці тому +1

    Thank you so much! You are a life saver once again. I performed these exercises two years ago and they’ve helped me recently again! Piriformis is not talked about enough. This is my problem. ♥️🙏🏽

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  4 місяці тому

      You’re so welcome! I’m glad the exercises helped once again!

  • @jlockling3663
    @jlockling3663 Рік тому

    I was a dump truck driver a year and a half ago. I drove 12 hours a day 5 days a week for 5 months straight. Sitting in the truck messed my back up so much. I had an office job for 14 years prior to this ( and just taught driving and safety). I walked around a lot during the day doing this. I took the dump truck driver job to get out of the office and semi retire. What a mistake. Sciatic nerve pain came along with driving long hours with only 5 minute breaks every 2 hours. I began stretching and went to physical therapist for 8 -9 visits. It didn’t help much. This first stretch in your video is great!! I just tried it 3 times this morning. My Piriformis and other muscles near the back must be super tight. The stretching really felt difficult. I will keep up with all 4. Is there any pool stretches I can do? I have a gym membership with a pool. I’ve been lifting weights for 6 weeks now and stretching and never used the first stretch on the video. I am 58 years old and used to be very active. Hiking up hills gaining 1000 feet a mile wasn’t a problem until I did that dump truck driver job. I mean ,I climbed a 14,000 foot mountain at 51 years old. Enough of my comments already. Please let me know if there’s other exercises. The first one in this video was great!!!

  • @mischka54
    @mischka54 3 місяці тому

    I’m about to have an MRI, but pretty convinced it’s the Piriformis causing the pain, all the way to the ankle at its worst. REALLY bad first thing in the morning but improves during the day. BUT - can I ask - these exercises are PAINFUL!!! Is that to be expected? As it seems to make things worse. Some physios say, if it hurts, don’t do it. Which is correct?!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  3 місяці тому +1

      If any of these exercises cause your pain to flare up after performing them, then they likely need to be modified or replaced with something else. My book does have a more comprehensive piriformis syndrome program in the hip chapter, if you would like a different resource. Here is an Amazon link for my book.
      Rehab Science: How to Overcome Pain and Heal from Injury a.co/d/0gEUaG3I

  • @GloriaCote-o1c
    @GloriaCote-o1c 25 днів тому +1

    Do not stretch or massage pitiformis. Don't poke the angry bear!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  25 днів тому +1

      Stretching and massage aren’t tolerated well in some cases, but they certainly help many other people. It’s important not to over-generalize when speaking about the treatment of painful conditions.

    • @GloriaCote-o1c
      @GloriaCote-o1c 25 днів тому

      @@RehabScience pitiformis needs to be strengthened not stretched.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  25 днів тому

      @@GloriaCote-o1c Again, this varies from person to person.

    • @GloriaCote-o1c
      @GloriaCote-o1c 25 днів тому

      @@RehabScience Dr. Charlie Johnson helped me to finally fix pitiformis.

  • @qjones6593
    @qjones6593 2 роки тому +1

    Could this potentially make the pain worse if the piriformis pain is a result of being overstretched?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      If the injury was related to a stretch or tension injury, then, yes,
      you would want to tread lightly and make sure not to pull into pain when stretching.

  • @samirazamiri8511
    @samirazamiri8511 Рік тому +2

    This exercise is like a magic.
    It helps me a lot thanks a lot! 🙏

  • @reneez8915
    @reneez8915 Місяць тому +1

    Thank you so much been doing these stretches for a couple of weeks now and definitely feeling some relief.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Місяць тому

      I’m glad to hear they are helping you!

  • @stephaniewalton8061
    @stephaniewalton8061 2 місяці тому

    How quickly should you see some relief? Also, I notice that it hurts EXTREMELY bad after getting up in the morning. I am a side sleeper and I sleep with a pillow between my legs and behind my back. I often switch sides during the night, but I still wake up with the pain. Any suggestions?

    • @charleshnl
      @charleshnl 2 місяці тому

      Same here! Would love to know how best to sleep to reduce pain

  • @fatimatolento43
    @fatimatolento43 Рік тому +1

    Truly thanks. I’m 26 looking this up having babies messed me up

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      Glad the video was helpful! Having babies is such a major trauma to the body that we often don’t talk about.

  • @ZaggiHabibi
    @ZaggiHabibi 6 днів тому +1

    Ty Sir!

  • @dhaug01
    @dhaug01 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this video - I'll get stated today! I believe my pain originally began from a work-related computer position. It's started up again with increased running miles. My question is: does this condition ever go away or is it something that, once a person has, will always have to be managed? I feel my pain (right above the RT hip) has come back. Is it going to be a chronic condition?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +1

      This condition definitely can go away. Although, it can take many months if it continues to get aggravated. The key is to be careful with increasing running volume too quickly and to make sure to run on flat surfaces while the tendon is healing. Also, it’s very important not to sit for too long and especially not on hard surfaces.

  • @navpreetsinghthiara9019
    @navpreetsinghthiara9019 Рік тому +2

    So grateful to you as gettin pain free day by day..

  • @fawwazrachmadi4901
    @fawwazrachmadi4901 7 місяців тому

    I've had lumbar hnp for 3 weeks, now it's been 5 weeks the low back pain is gone but now I've had sciatic pain/piriformis syndrome, I hope this video can help me to get rid off this pain
    Exercise DAY 1

  • @Rashidkhan-de2cv
    @Rashidkhan-de2cv 29 днів тому +1

    Thank you so much for such an amazing demonstration.❤❤

  • @BethGumbrill
    @BethGumbrill Рік тому +2

    Thank you so much, I had instant relief. Other exercises suggested weren’t within my capability with me having so much pain right now but this felt like the right level. Will be doing it 2x a day!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      That’s great to hear! I’m so glad the video was helpful!

    • @marks.Landing
      @marks.Landing Рік тому

      Hi there I have just subscribed, I believe I have piriformis and no professional can tell me,just loaded me with tablets. hurt myself playing golf, it's taken 7 weeks to feel much better then went for a gently 9 holes and I'm back to square one, I'm over it thinking of an injection, just want my life back, have just begun your exercise program, early stages yet.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      Thank you for subscribing! Sorry to hear about the pain you are struggling with. The rotational movements in golf can trigger this type of pain by aggravating the nerve roots that exit the low back. These nerves then travel down the buttock region and can create sciatica and piriformis region discomfort. I hope the exercises in this video offer you some relief.@@marks.Landing

  • @refatrabadi6656
    @refatrabadi6656 2 роки тому +1

    I also have L4-L5 herniated disk. And also piriformis symptoms. Doing better with these exercises ..definitely help, am also going strengthening my back exercises . Any exercises you can share will help . Thanks

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +1

      So glad they have been helpful. My lumbar disc herniation video has a few other exercises that would probably help too.

  • @TheGeekazoid
    @TheGeekazoid 8 місяців тому

    Thankyou ever so much my good man I'm suffering from allot of pain in my buttock and back of leg

  • @victoryinthescriptures4440
    @victoryinthescriptures4440 2 роки тому +3

    Good breakdown

  • @wmw2318
    @wmw2318 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for uploading this video. I have been having a severe pain on my right buttock. I had a IV in the hospital plus a steroid & morphine injection to my buttocks last night that gave me 2 to 3 hours of sleep after my injection. The pain is bad when I wake up the pain is severe as it has been. I cannot put weight on my foot without severe pain. Please please tell me what to do. I am on holiday in Dubai.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +1

      Sorry to hear you are having so much pain. When this pain is very acute people often say it is difficult to put weight on their leg. Besides the exercises in this video, I would also try the movements in my sciatica video.

  • @янвв
    @янвв 2 місяці тому

    I have unbearable pain during the 3rd one exercise......

  • @nicostruppich
    @nicostruppich 4 місяці тому +1

    Healer

  • @deanneevans4569
    @deanneevans4569 Рік тому +1

    Thanks you! Always looking for new or better exercises for my sciatica.

  • @mylanto4138
    @mylanto4138 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Tom for these awesome exercises. It helps a lot!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +1

      So glad to hear that! You’re welcome!

  • @satishrajput6949
    @satishrajput6949 2 роки тому +1

    I have had this pain on my right butt cheek for almost 2 years ...whats the timeline for healing with the stretches...thanks again

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      If the pain has been present for that long, you may need to see an orthopedic physical therapist who can sort out where the issues is coming from (low back, piriformis, upper hamstring, etc). It will be hard to fully recover until this is determined.

  • @akashchopra3247
    @akashchopra3247 5 місяців тому +1

    Thanks so much, after picking up weights I started feeling the Piriformis pinch pain. Hopefully it will be gone in a few days after using your methods.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  5 місяців тому +1

      I hope you find the exercises to be helpful!

    • @akashchopra3247
      @akashchopra3247 4 місяці тому +1

      I just want to say "Thanks very much", I tried other exercises on UA-cam, but your stretches are the BEST! After coming out of the gym I went for a walk and piriformis syndrome kicked in, but your stretches really showed improvement.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  4 місяці тому

      @@akashchopra3247 That's so great to hear! Thanks for the update!

  • @PastorErickDMarquez
    @PastorErickDMarquez 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome 👌 👏 8

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @OLGAPoledancer
    @OLGAPoledancer Рік тому +1

    You are the first person who's training i liked.👍 You really understand the stuff.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +2

      Thank you! I’m glad the video was helpful!

  • @vascoabreu712
    @vascoabreu712 2 роки тому +17

    Thank you so much! Coming from an S & C coach, I learn loads from you and now you've specially addressed something I've been having. You're a great teacher and professional. Thank you!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much for the nice comment! I’m glad to hear my account has been helpful to you!

  • @pazf4384
    @pazf4384 3 місяці тому

    I have had it twice, now and 3 years ago, pain from hell.

  • @robspooner
    @robspooner 5 місяців тому +1

    very helpful and nicely explained

  • @adi1532
    @adi1532 Рік тому +1

    Planning on trying this out soon, thank you:). Back In March I started getting a pain in my hip during track season. I stopped running and rested it, but it’s been 7 weeks since then and the pain is still here. It constantly shifts around, and I am hoping to heal it soon so that I can get back to running for Cross Country season. By any chance do you know how long it takes to heal piriformus/sciatica pain on average?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +1

      I hope you find the exercises to be helpful. In most cases, this issue will resolve significantly after 4-6 weeks of rehab and avoidance/modification of aggravating activities. Here are other stretches and exercises I would recommend trying as well.
      ua-cam.com/video/MAg3lXGGaD4/v-deo.html
      ua-cam.com/video/dkhUzZjC4KQ/v-deo.html

    • @adi1532
      @adi1532 Рік тому +1

      @@RehabScience thank you!

  • @ThePentatonix
    @ThePentatonix Рік тому

    Hi i have been having a pain in the upper right ssegment of my buttocks which goes into half of my hamstring.
    Does it count as a deep gluteal injury?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      Yes, it could be also related to your sciatic nerve. Some sciatic nerve problems stem from the upper hamstring area.

  • @mynameisdan8081
    @mynameisdan8081 14 днів тому

    The last stretch is impossible for me to do :( just so painful

  • @gotcha1737
    @gotcha1737 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Tom ..Great demonstrations.I`ve been doing them regularly now and they definitely help!Can I add ..I`ve been doing YOGA quite a few years now and also find THE PIGEON posture helps too.Any comment?Many thanks again!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      Glad the exercises were helpful! Pigeon pose is basically a more aggressive version of the knee to opposite shoulder stretch I demonstrated in this video, so it’s no surprise you find it to be helpful. We don’t usually start patients with pigeon because it is more stressful and can aggravate irritable tissues, but it’s a great one to progress to.

    • @gotcha1737
      @gotcha1737 2 роки тому

      @@RehabScience Many thanks for your reply and comment.😊

  • @IloveElon2
    @IloveElon2 Рік тому +1

    Can piriformis syndrome cause pain in the outside of the knee? I run quite a lot , and I have to admit I never stretch. After running severe shooting pain down outside of knee but it seems to radiate from a deep spot in my right buttock.
    These stretches seem to have helped both my buttock and knee!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +1

      Yes, that is possible. Also, the gluteus maximus muscle attaches into the IT band, which can also cause pain on the outside of the knee. I am glad the exercises were helpful to you!

    • @IloveElon2
      @IloveElon2 Рік тому

      @@RehabScience thank you I will have a go at my IT band also.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому

      @@IloveElon2 Here is a video I did on IT band syndrome. Hope it is helpful to you!
      ua-cam.com/video/2fkXcVrx7y8/v-deo.html

  • @J0y0m00ly0
    @J0y0m00ly0 4 місяці тому +1

    This gave relief from my pain. Thank you so much!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  4 місяці тому

      That's great! I'm glad it helped!

  • @pedrohernandez7876
    @pedrohernandez7876 11 днів тому

    Jamie from Progressive Insurance?? 😁

  • @lakshganesh4776
    @lakshganesh4776 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video.

  • @sharkr3283
    @sharkr3283 7 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful video. Helped relieve the pain,thank you!

  • @SabirHussain-du4bo
    @SabirHussain-du4bo Рік тому

    Sciatica or pariformis... I don't know what I have. Before and After angunal harnia surgery it took lot of time for recovery. I did not used my right leg bcz of pain. I think it is performis (can I do both) ?

  • @leonardmayer2362
    @leonardmayer2362 10 місяців тому

    I can cross my left leg over my right. But I can’t easily cross my right leg over my left with pain in my right hip. What muscle could be responsible? What exercises should I try to improve flexibility of right leg over left?

  • @rohitchavan8061
    @rohitchavan8061 11 місяців тому

    Doc please help me by replying to message bcz I am not having a proper diagnosis near by....when ever I raise my right leg...while putting the leg down popping noise comes....why it's happening where does the sound comes from it feels like it's coming from si joint ....this all started when I lifted a heavy weight with proper spine posture but some sound appeared from hip or leg region of the same side.....

  • @shaikdawoodbasha1398
    @shaikdawoodbasha1398 2 роки тому +2

    Nice brother ❤️👍

  • @simonfreeman148
    @simonfreeman148 2 роки тому +1

    Looks to be good exercises, I will try these integrated with my physio. Thanks.

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому

      I hope they serve as good complement to what you are already doing.

  • @neveroffended45
    @neveroffended45 2 роки тому +1

    I was gonna start doing yoga again to maybe help

  • @michelebausley3869
    @michelebausley3869 Місяць тому

    I've been working with a PT, referral from Dr., for 8 weeks now and the pain is going away. I do the same stretches as in the video and also go to the gym to work on clam shells using the machines. My PT also has me strengthing my the core. This is diffiently a life style change. 🎉

  • @josephmsaed2168
    @josephmsaed2168 Рік тому +1

    I have this pain that is causing numbness in my left leg.. will see if this gonna help. Thank you

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  Рік тому +1

      No problem. I hope these are helpful to you. You might also try the exercises in my sciatic and femoral nerve pain video that was posted on Friday.

    • @josephmsaed2168
      @josephmsaed2168 Рік тому

      @@RehabScience thank you ! Will check that

  • @CHDean
    @CHDean 21 день тому +1

    Where’s Flo?

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  21 день тому +1

      😆😆

    • @CHDean
      @CHDean 16 днів тому +1

      @@RehabScience 😘🥰😍

  • @Vlog-uo5yp
    @Vlog-uo5yp Рік тому

    I've had this pain for over 8 weeks now. I've been to physical therapy and it gets better then worse then better but never go away. Is it going to heal? I'm 41 years old, regularly run long distance but even since it hurts I stopped running but this 8 weeks of not able to run is killing me.

  • @janetkordus8203
    @janetkordus8203 2 роки тому +1

    I am 55 and have hit menopause. I used to regularly exercise and tore my ACL. Went untreated which left me with some lower back pain. Went through reconstructive ACL surgery and since then, haven't exercised as much. My body has gone through 2 big changes since covid which has left me VERY stiff with joint pain. I pray these enzymes work. Any other tips are welcome!

    • @RehabScience
      @RehabScience  2 роки тому +3

      I would also try the exercises in my gluteus medius and minimus strengthening post. Often times, strengthening these two gluteal muscles helps reduce back pain.

    • @janetkordus8203
      @janetkordus8203 2 роки тому +1

      @@RehabScience I will- thank you!

  • @sompalkashyap4599
    @sompalkashyap4599 Рік тому +2

    Thanku sar

  • @ngurahadi2239
    @ngurahadi2239 6 місяців тому

    My ball make me dificult to this exersice

  • @minkadence825
    @minkadence825 Рік тому

    I'm 26, and I'm experiencing this pain right now. So painful 😖 can't sit and walk 😭

  • @qusaiabdelnasser1141
    @qusaiabdelnasser1141 5 місяців тому +1

    Man, that's really help 😮
    Thank you ❤

  • @amorbavian
    @amorbavian Рік тому

    Will this also help what I think is gluteal impingement of some sort? Not necessarily sciatica, I don't have the usual leg numbness that goes along with that. Just pain in right glute and lower back.

  • @zaibullah6433
    @zaibullah6433 Рік тому

    Hi dear sir my father is having same symptoms since last 5 month and from last 1 month I am giving him the same protocol as you described but it’s not getting better just on short term relief but once 24 hour passes he experiencing the Same pain as there any other condition which I am missing or I should try some modality like ultrasound or hot pack or something

  • @alexklette1138
    @alexklette1138 2 місяці тому +4

    After months of going to the chiropractor, paying out of pocket at least once a week- THIS video is the first thing to help. My pain is gone. Thank you so very much.

  • @randalbutler7284
    @randalbutler7284 Рік тому

    Hello! I have sciatic pain in my lower left leg. Its on the back of the outside of me knee. Like on the back of my leg, knee level but on the outside of my leg. Can't seem to get it to go away.