I've lived with back pain since my 20s when I slipped and fell in my bathtub. Now in my 50s. Can't count how many times my back has gone out from lifting something heavy to something as simple as sitting in my chair. I have been laid up in bed for weeks unable to move, to having to use canes to walk. I found this channel after my most recent back pain. That was 3 weeks ago. I have found the information in these videos extremely helpful in getting my back back up and better. Thank you Bob & Brad.
This just happened to me. I was cleaning the kitchen and my back went out. I had to lay over the island, and then hunch up the stairs to lay down to ice it. Needless to say, That is why I am here now.
The standing stretch I've been doing so much lately!! My work includes a lot of bending and picking up things!! I have a lot of these symptoms, so hoping to avoid my back going out! You guys are great!
I have a similar job where I'm sitting all the time. We need to get up and walk. I feel much better when I'm walking so I make sure to walk even if it's just to the bathroom every hour. If I don't do this, my back freezes up and will go out. I have arthritis. Hopefully your job allows you to do this. Humans weren't meant to be sitting or stuck in one position for long periods of time. It's too bad modern life doesn't let us move the way were supposed to be!
I went to kick start my bike to go to work and Bam. Your videos helped me get back on my feet and given me the tools to help prevent it. Thank you loads
Could you please create a video demonstrating proper techniques for managing personal hygiene while sitting in a confined space, including addressing challenges such as back spasms and the process of transitioning from a seated to a standing position? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much ❤
If you guys still have your backs go out, what hope is there? : ) Seriously, this concise summary of information on warning signs and pre-emptive things to do is really helpful. I've jotted them down on a card to help improve my back habits. Also, for me now at day five after my worst sudden back strain, it is helpful even just hearing you say that just about everybody has his or her back go out now and then, and recovers. Encouraging. Thanks. Long time fan, first time commenter. Subscribed.
I’ve been straining/spraining (don’t know the difference) my low back for 15+ years. I probably have “crippled” myself about 7-8 times, I’m only 43. My most recent and worst one was last week where I had to use a cane to get to the car for a ride to urgent care for meds. Now I’ve always heard to ice it but I’ve always heated mine because it felt so tight. Heat always loosens me up and I can eventually stretch and crack my back. I tried ice one time and it got so tight I couldn’t move at all and was screaming in pain. I will never ice it again. I’ve never been stuck in bed more than 3 days until this last one which was 4 days. Now, I’m not 100% but I’m moving fine after 5 days. I always get prescribed muscle relaxers, naproxen and Tramadol. I only take the relaxers and Tramadol for 3 days usually.
I threw my back out yesterday. Never felt pain like it! It’s been almost 24 hours and i can’t get out of bed yet...pain is too intense. Hoping as each day goes on it will get easier to move.
Zinca calcium vit D3 morning Magniuesm glycate 200-500mg 1 hr b4 bed Alpha lipoic acid get organic ALA-R if it doesn't have R its synthetic not potent enough. Helps w/nerves Take turmeric ginger black pepper cayanee pepper mixed with oj & pineapple shots everymoring on empty stomach & night 1 hr b4 magneiusm & walking!!! Movement is health !
Stooge Three at one time that happen to me as well. I sneezed & boom. & today I bend over to pick up my daughter & boom. I’m in so much pain right now. Crooked torso.
wow I have been suffering with a lower back pain and spasing the story of your dad is me know I can't find a way to lay down so the spasing stops I don't know what to do with myself
Thanks for this vid will def look out for signs. I'm a surfer and I do those push ups movements regularly.. back is ok after surf sessions but neck and shoulder would hurt from it. Then one day did a deadlift and then free hanging and cleaned the house bending over and ohhh my lord Jesus Christ.. that hunch rounded over posture did it.. felt like someone shot me in the back. Was on the ground for 3 hrs couldn't move or walk. The worst pain of my life.
The motto I live by is “Movement is life!” But since I started a medication for Graves’ disease (hyper thyroid) one of the side effects is weight gain. It’s one thing if someone gains 20 lbs in a year but I’ve gained 55 lbs in less than 6 months and my body just can’t handle it! My endocrinologist says there’s nothing that can be done but I refuse to accept that! I used to love walking, I even worked my way up to jogging, but now just a few steps makes my entire body tighten up, including my lower back. If I can’t exercise I for sure won’t have a chance at losing this weight!! Would you have any ideas on what I can do to release the tightness my lower back and entire body feel?
this is exactly where I'm at right now as I've said before I've got numerous medical issues and I'm well aware my posture is awful, spending all day immobile I spend a lot of time on my phone/tablet and this seems to be what makes mine and many people's posture so terrible these days. after seeing my physiotherapist I see how bad it is and even watch my kids as they sit the same staring at their phones! I'm on many pain relievers and nerve pain suppressors, I'm not allowed anti inflammatory meds unfortunately. you guys talk a lot of sense thanks for all your efforts x
Same, I sneezed multiple times in the shower, and I could feel it in my back. Then I Sneezed hard, and my back went out, and I fell backwards and was in a really difficult position. It took me a while to get out of the bathroom and into my room. I was in so much pain
@bob&brad - do you still advise these hip rolls from side to side if you’re experiencing hip pain too? I have both lower back and hip pain like aching quite a lot
I’m 37. I struggle daily just to get out of bed due to Osteoarthritis all in my spine. I also have bulging discs, bone spurs, and dried up discs. I wish I could have back surgery and get it all fixed but my doctor said surgery won’t fix it. I’m so tired of suffering. Can’t even work because of it, and other medical problems.
So I have been dealing with a herniated disc and sciatica since Nov 2021. At its peak, it was the worst on thanksgiving. Since then I’d been improving. However, two days ago, I sneezed so hard my back went out and now I’m starting from 0. It’s so hard to endure. The pain makes me want to not be alive anymore.
Just gotta day how much I love you guys and your sensible advice. Veteran of many spine and cervical surgeries and PT and you folks are the best I’ve come across.
Right where you placed that first white ball is where my back spasmed a couple days ago :/ took my breath away! its still painful! dont know what to do.. im 35 and trying to get back to normal.
I run equipment for a living I am writing a message on my windshield in my truck and machine to do a stretch and sit up straight as a reminder so I don't forget and start slouching again. I get working and focus on that and forget how I'm sitting a lot. Bouncing up and down on that seat in my truck or equipment hasn't been good for my back over the last decade.
Excellent video !! I wish to see this advices at least 10 years ago..Now I have incidents..Can you give advice how to sit in the car? The car seat is literally made to attack our spines..How to sit in the car or adjust the seat with low back pain and 2 buldged discs L4-5 ?? Thanks.
I wish i could do these. I fell at work the other day. I fell about four feet backwards and hit the concrete on my lumbar area. doing what I can to keep moving and stretching to keep the muscles from tightening farther.
I'm 36 and I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and degenerative facet joint disease and facet joint arthritis in L3 L4 L5 also L5 S1 mild posterior disc bulging accompanied with biforaminal narrowing on the right and sclerosis of the posterior facet and sclerosis of the iliac border of the right sacroiliac joint
im doing that but I cant bear the pain...my muscle was pulled 1o years ago..since then I can't handle prolong sitting and standing...i cant sleep supine position.
i have cervical stenosis spinal stenosis too when he stood up and leaned up a went ouch could actually feel the electric shock ,my 1st ep i was crawling on my hand and knee now seems i get it 4 to 5 wee after it get better ok this is back ,but the nerve pain i baf nothing takes that pain away
Thanks for that info of how to get in and out of bed....wish I had known this when I visited my Physiotherapist I could not get onto the examination table at the beginning and had a really painful struggle...then could not get off at the end nearly passed out with the pain!!
I have the lower back pain where its hard for me to straighten up but when I wake up in the morning and stand and start to walk my legs feel like I have cramps in the shin calf and some times the hips and thighs both legs any idea about this any info would be great
You may have sciatica or inflammation. Both of which can be helped by anti-inflammatory meds. But I'm not a doctor. Just a patient with experience. If it persists and you're in pain, you should see a doctor and a physical therapist.
So who should not do the front press up? I feel a lot of back compression when I try to even lie on my front due to facet arthritis/ stenosis/prolapsed discs. Should I do this exercise?
I love your videos guys!!! I started following you since June 2018 when I realized I had an L4-L5 herniated disc than caused my sciatica to start becoming annoying.. since then I've improved a lot watching over and over your videos. Thank you so much to the most famous physical therapist on the internet!! :D
Anti inflammatories and ice, then leave things ready for the next day, cause you won't be able to walk, crawling on hands and knees is least painful . Stay in bed for 2 days then start the physio. Start trying too stand and walk on day 3 for 10mins every 2hrs,walk,bed,walk,bed. On day 4 walk around the house for half an hour every 2 hrs then bed, avoid sitting. Day5 you should be walking without much discomfort, but it will take a another 7 to 10 days for the strength and stability to build in your back. This works for me, I've torn the same little muscle 8 times over 25yrs mostly on a half bent over rotational movement.
I went on a ship cruise and I noticed that I my walking pace got slower and slower and then I had some pain put it got so bad I had back spasms and couldn't even move. I think my body was working to hard as the ship rocked side to side.
The slump position reminded me when I was in six grade 😊. Our teacher would walk between the rows of chairs and if our back was not straight she would put a ruler inside the back of the uniform 😂
Subscribed!!! You guys are the greatest PT's in the history of Life!!!! Can you make a video or tell us more about "specific" gym exercises for stomach, back, legs, arms, etc, to gain strength and muscle mass WITH a bulging disc.? Lost lots of muscle mass because of BUDGAP -Bulging Disc Gym Apprehension. Thanks much
I threw my back out last week when I sneezed! I've been subscribed to you guys for awhile but darn it, I've watched but haven't acted upon your advice (obviously). Anyway, I watched this now and then bought your book. And now, to get to work on things!
I amvery used to sitting with poor posture. Is it normal that sitting up straight for long periods makes me feel tight and achey in my back? Is that just my back adjusting? Or could it be harmful and maybe I need to adjust more slowly?
There's absolutely no way that I could do the lying down position and press up. It would feel like my back will break and would actually lock in that position. With a total knee replacement, I can't kneel on that operated knee at all. I'm limited to about 300' because of my knee.
Hi, Im a new fan. I have had back pain into static nerve for 2 years. I was diagnosed with spondylosis l3-s1 osteoarthritis with osteophytes. I went to a PT and she had me push weights lying down on a machine. I am a pro portrait painter, so instead of standing for hours with my arms out, I sat on a chair...was bent over my palette. I now can't walk too well for a few days. Very Painful. I need to paint as its what i do, but I'm in constant pain and numbness goes from piriformis to ankle! what do you recommend??? Should I stay away from the weights? Thx so much!!! You guyzzz are great!!!
I’ve been having back problems for 15 years finally one doctor did x-rays Said the bones are all OK it’s my muscles are very confused they said my muscles are very tight I’m waiting to get approved for physical therapy came tight muscles cause that much pain
Went walking and my back tightened so much I thought I was not going to make it home. What do you make of that? Also, every time I get up I can't put weight on my left foot right away, feels like it's broken & turned in.This, combined with fibromyalgia is stealing my life away. I do love watching you guys though and do what stuff I can when it doesn't hurt.
I have the same problem sometimes where as walking doesn't help a sore back no matter how slow or paying attention to correct gait. I don't know what the answer is as it could be a combination of things such as tight hips, legs or other muscles in the chain causing or in conjunction with a herniated disc etc. I would quit walking and concentrate on stretches, correct movements and sleeping posture outlined in other vids to get to a point where later walking would be more of a physical maintenance thing.
this is how easy my back goes ,,i feel fine i never wear trainers in doors ,US sinkers so leaving the house bent to put trainers on back goes but burning dwn my leg sciatica nothing worse
I bent over to fill dogs bowl.. boom went out... crawled outside and called 911 because I couldn’t get up. Worst pain on earth, and the spasms were insane. I had to use a walker for a week..
After experiencing the first severe issue with my back (at 54 I can't complain but never want to experience again) I went in search of information & stumbled upon your video. THANK YOU for the bits of information that's fun to watch too! Will be checking out the other informative videos to learn more from you two. Also, spied Gumby on the skeletons shoulder...made me giggle :)
Dream Big89 I can walk, slowly, but have to be so so careful, and look out for signs of cauda equina. However, I can’t sit at all! Too painful. MRI shows I tore L5/S1. Made it worse than it was already. 😫
Dream Big89 Yes, several herniated discs, stenosis and facet joint arthritis. The disc pressing on the stenosis is causing foot drop, and the crowded nerve roots are causing pain when I sit. I would love Bob and Brad to find me some exercises that aren’t going to make me worse!
I had a L4-L5 and L5-S1 herniation with severe nerve compression due to heavy dead lifting. I was in pain for a month but could walk from day 1. After the pain ended I had feet tingling and numbness for a full year. Luckily no surgery needed and now I am symptom free.Walking 1 hour daily and doing back stretches daily helped. Get well soon.
Preach Bob preach 5:51! Great detailed vidéo. By the way, how can someone that's cursed with a nearly absent lumbar curve sit? Today I tried sitting up straight in class and had a tight lower back all day. My body tends to forward flex to decrease pain even though that's not advised.
I've been doing yoga more regularly now, but the thing is I'm not very active. I think when I went into plank then into cobra and then into a downward facing dog I went too fast. I also have been a tech (web design) student for quite some time, you sit a lot in front of a computer, I've been telling myself to adjust my posture but now I'm just laying here watching videos on how to fix this...
can i do those press ups if i have had a spinal fusion L4L5 (6 years post op), and a recent diagnosis of disc degeneration L5S1 and mild arthrosis L1-L5, my back does feel pretty tight all the time
my back has "went out" more times than i can count....but what does it actually mean???? i've tried looking this up but i get no answer....i've been laid up for well over a week because of it and this last time was the worse with spasms etc....i was stuck outside for over an hour because everytime i moved i would spasm up....it was horrible...the spasms lasted for 3 days!!! so i want to know what is actually happening
Nice vid. I am a 46 yr old male. I had a herniated disc with severe nerve compression because of dead lift. Due to this I had 1 month of back pain and spasms followed by 1 year of feet tingling and numbness. Then I was symptom free for 3 months. Just the other day I blew my back doing a light goblet squat. Again 3 weeks of pain and then feet tingling. Why does foot tingling start only after the pain has ended? Should I stop working out my lower body for good?
I threw my back out once and I tried sitting on the edge of a bed and slowly lowering my self down using core muscles untill I felt a pop in lower back, instant relief, what do you think happened there? Self chiro adjustment?
Likely. Ive had that happen to me multiple times. Sometimes if I lay flat in my back or on my stomach it'll crack and get I instant relief during a spasm. Its likely that you had some nerve impingement and the crack adjusted the vertebrae away from the nerve.
I've lived with back pain since my 20s when I slipped and fell in my bathtub. Now in my 50s. Can't count how many times my back has gone out from lifting something heavy to something as simple as sitting in my chair. I have been laid up in bed for weeks unable to move, to having to use canes to walk. I found this channel after my most recent back pain. That was 3 weeks ago. I have found the information in these videos extremely helpful in getting my back back up and better. Thank you Bob & Brad.
What symptoms did you have in the beginning was your lower back feeling tight around the pelvis and did you get any spasms?
I don't slouch. I do lots of walking etc. I do everything right, and I still get back spasms!
This just happened to me. I was cleaning the kitchen and my back went out. I had to lay over the island, and then hunch up the stairs to lay down to ice it. Needless to say, That is why I am here now.
Oy I feel ya. Just happened to me while deep cleaning my car after work 🥲
I’m watching this from bed with a thrown out back and you guys are describing my whole life. I need to make some changes :-)
Same 😬
Same right now 😭😭😭
@@trinitygober7843 it gets better :)
Yep same here 🧎♂️
Same
If Bert & Ernie were physiotherapists... Thanks though guys, very watchable & helpful.
Too funny! You are most welcome :)
The standing stretch I've been doing so much lately!! My work includes a lot of bending and picking up things!! I have a lot of these symptoms, so hoping to avoid my back going out! You guys are great!
Im a first timer. At 42 yrs old. Looking under the sink and bang. Thank you for the tips. Now im not afraid to go to bed.👍👍
My first time aswell 😭
Thank you for this video I have been sitting wrong at work 10 hrs of sitting . My muscle spasm was hell
You are welcome! Hope it helps :)
I have a similar job where I'm sitting all the time. We need to get up and walk. I feel much better when I'm walking so I make sure to walk even if it's just to the bathroom every hour. If I don't do this, my back freezes up and will go out. I have arthritis. Hopefully your job allows you to do this. Humans weren't meant to be sitting or stuck in one position for long periods of time. It's too bad modern life doesn't let us move the way were supposed to be!
I went to kick start my bike to go to work and Bam.
Your videos helped me get back on my feet and given me the tools to help prevent it. Thank you loads
That is great that we were able to help you John! That is always our goal :)
Could you please create a video demonstrating proper techniques for managing personal hygiene while sitting in a confined space, including addressing challenges such as back spasms and the process of transitioning from a seated to a standing position? Your assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much ❤
Just happened to me a few days ago and I had some of the signs, like stiffness in my lower back. Wish I would have watched this video sooner!
If you guys still have your backs go out, what hope is there? : ) Seriously, this concise summary of information on warning signs and pre-emptive things to do is really helpful. I've jotted them down on a card to help improve my back habits. Also, for me now at day five after my worst sudden back strain, it is helpful even just hearing you say that just about everybody has his or her back go out now and then, and recovers. Encouraging. Thanks. Long time fan, first time commenter. Subscribed.
I’ve been straining/spraining (don’t know the difference) my low back for 15+ years. I probably have “crippled” myself about 7-8 times, I’m only 43. My most recent and worst one was last week where I had to use a cane to get to the car for a ride to urgent care for meds. Now I’ve always heard to ice it but I’ve always heated mine because it felt so tight. Heat always loosens me up and I can eventually stretch and crack my back. I tried ice one time and it got so tight I couldn’t move at all and was screaming in pain. I will never ice it again. I’ve never been stuck in bed more than 3 days until this last one which was 4 days. Now, I’m not 100% but I’m moving fine after 5 days. I always get prescribed muscle relaxers, naproxen and Tramadol. I only take the relaxers and Tramadol for 3 days usually.
The biggest sign I get is my legs start to lose power. This is also preceded by hip stiffness.
Thanks for the bed entry/escape tips!
I threw my back out yesterday. Never felt pain like it! It’s been almost 24 hours and i can’t get out of bed yet...pain is too intense. Hoping as each day goes on it will get easier to move.
Zinca calcium vit D3 morning
Magniuesm glycate 200-500mg 1 hr b4 bed
Alpha lipoic acid get organic ALA-R if it doesn't have R its synthetic not potent enough. Helps w/nerves
Take turmeric ginger black pepper cayanee pepper mixed with oj & pineapple shots everymoring on empty stomach & night 1 hr b4 magneiusm & walking!!! Movement is health !
I’m always coming back to your videos! Thank you so much! My lower back is in pre pain and I can barely move! 🥺😭 I’m only 30!
How are you having spasms?
Yes. The lying down with the knees up is great. but I can't move even a slight movement.
I was changing a diaper and BAM!...🤕
Kev Hick Talks Guys with Girls I sneezed just once, hard.It's accumulative damage.
Stooge Three at one time that happen to me as well. I sneezed & boom. & today I bend over to pick up my daughter & boom. I’m in so much pain right now. Crooked torso.
Kev Hick Talks Guys with Girls that was my first as well, 17 years ago!
I was hand washing my car when it happened to me. I’ve been in the bed since last Tuesday but I’m getting better...
I'm having the signs but after a big spasm. I'm afraid it will go out again. Trying to avoid that as well as keep improving. Thanks for the videos!
Thank you. Your videos are so helpful. My back just went out and I’m trying all your techniques. Glad I found you 🙏❤️
wow I have been suffering with a lower back pain and spasing the story of your dad is me know I can't find a way to lay down so the spasing stops I don't know what to do with myself
These demos are back saving! Thanks so much!😊
Thanks for the help getting up
Thanks for this vid will def look out for signs. I'm a surfer and I do those push ups movements regularly.. back is ok after surf sessions but neck and shoulder would hurt from it. Then one day did a deadlift and then free hanging and cleaned the house bending over and ohhh my lord Jesus Christ.. that hunch rounded over posture did it.. felt like someone shot me in the back. Was on the ground for 3 hrs couldn't move or walk. The worst pain of my life.
Just watching him do press ups, caused my lower back to hurt. Oh my god
You seem to talk a lot about common precursors to low back pain issues. Can you talk more about what might set off upper back and neck pain incidents?
Michelle, I’d like to know this, too.
Yes. I need to know this too!
Yes this!
The motto I live by is “Movement is life!” But since I started a medication for Graves’ disease (hyper thyroid) one of the side effects is weight gain. It’s one thing if someone gains 20 lbs in a year but I’ve gained 55 lbs in less than 6 months and my body just can’t handle it! My endocrinologist says there’s nothing that can be done but I refuse to accept that! I used to love walking, I even worked my way up to jogging, but now just a few steps makes my entire body tighten up, including my lower back. If I can’t exercise I for sure won’t have a chance at losing this weight!! Would you have any ideas on what I can do to release the tightness my lower back and entire body feel?
this is exactly where I'm at right now as I've said before I've got numerous medical issues and I'm well aware my posture is awful, spending all day immobile I spend a lot of time on my phone/tablet and this seems to be what makes mine and many people's posture so terrible these days. after seeing my physiotherapist I see how bad it is and even watch my kids as they sit the same staring at their phones! I'm on many pain relievers and nerve pain suppressors, I'm not allowed anti inflammatory meds unfortunately. you guys talk a lot of sense thanks for all your efforts x
physicaltherapyvideo thank you have a merry Christmas and happy new year x
your problem is the awful pain meds, get off while you can you need detox
I love you guys, seriously, you guys are great
Should you have imaging before doing any of these to confirm the issue?
I sneezed really hard in the shower...and boom....my back went out!
Basia Faustina the next moment i was on the floor. I knew what it feels like. 🥵
Happened while walking down the stairs
Basia Faustina that funny but must have been sore
For a month I had trouble standing up from my chair. Then one morning brushing my teeth. Bang. Back went out
Same, I sneezed multiple times in the shower, and I could feel it in my back. Then I Sneezed hard, and my back went out, and I fell backwards and was in a really difficult position. It took me a while to get out of the bathroom and into my room. I was in so much pain
You fixed my broken heart and broken back💜
@bob&brad - do you still advise these hip rolls from side to side if you’re experiencing hip pain too? I have both lower back and hip pain like aching quite a lot
I’m 37. I struggle daily just to get out of bed due to Osteoarthritis all in my spine. I also have bulging discs, bone spurs, and dried up discs. I wish I could have back surgery and get it all fixed but my doctor said surgery won’t fix it. I’m so tired of suffering. Can’t even work because of it, and other medical problems.
Same here... how are you now... me i lost my life... i just stay here at home cant go out... i wish im dead
Great video ; thanks for your knowledge
So I have been dealing with a herniated disc and sciatica since Nov 2021. At its peak, it was the worst on thanksgiving. Since then I’d been improving. However, two days ago, I sneezed so hard my back went out and now I’m starting from 0. It’s so hard to endure. The pain makes me want to not be alive anymore.
Me too i lost my life... i wish im dead.. can bear the pain
Just gotta day how much I love you guys and your sensible advice. Veteran of many spine and cervical surgeries and PT and you folks are the best I’ve come across.
Right where you placed that first white ball is where my back spasmed a couple days ago :/ took my breath away! its still painful! dont know what to do.. im 35 and trying to get back to normal.
What does it mean if press ups causes your back to go out? I haven’t been able to do press ups without causing back problems.
You say lay on a floor I’ve done that and it’s so hard to get back up any suggestions on how to get back up from being on the floor
love u sirs. I'm following ur all advices.feeling great.
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I run equipment for a living I am writing a message on my windshield in my truck and machine to do a stretch and sit up straight as a reminder so I don't forget and start slouching again. I get working and focus on that and forget how I'm sitting a lot. Bouncing up and down on that seat in my truck or equipment hasn't been good for my back over the last decade.
Those press ups - I have stenosis as well as bulging discs so what should I do for exercises?!
4:22 thats exactly what made my back go out. that posture
That’s the one that messed me up aswell,last Monday big spasm and still not at work
Excellent video !! I wish to see this advices at least 10 years ago..Now I have incidents..Can you give advice how to sit in the car? The car seat is literally made to attack our spines..How to sit in the car or adjust the seat with low back pain and 2 buldged discs L4-5 ?? Thanks.
Thanks a lot.You are great !
Nice tie, Brad! Thanks for this video guys, I learn sooo much!
I wish i could do these. I fell at work the other day. I fell about four feet backwards and hit the concrete on my lumbar area. doing what I can to keep moving and stretching to keep the muscles from tightening farther.
I'm 36 and I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc disease and degenerative facet joint disease and facet joint arthritis in L3 L4 L5 also L5 S1 mild posterior disc bulging accompanied with biforaminal narrowing on the right and sclerosis of the posterior facet and sclerosis of the iliac border of the right sacroiliac joint
im doing that but I cant bear the pain...my muscle was pulled 1o years ago..since then I can't handle prolong sitting and standing...i cant sleep supine position.
i have cervical stenosis spinal stenosis too when he stood up and leaned up a went ouch could actually feel the electric shock ,my 1st ep i was crawling on my hand and knee now seems i get it 4 to 5 wee after it get better ok this is back ,but the nerve pain i baf nothing takes that pain away
Thanks for that info of how to get in and out of bed....wish I had known this when I visited my Physiotherapist I could not get onto the examination table at the beginning and had a really painful struggle...then could not get off at the end nearly passed out with the pain!!
dose Scoliosis have a bigger chance of going out? I'm in my early 20s and my back has gone out 3 times in my life
I have the lower back pain where its hard for me to straighten up but when I wake up in the morning and stand and start to walk my legs feel like I have cramps in the shin calf and some times the hips and thighs both legs any idea about this any info would be great
You may have sciatica or inflammation. Both of which can be helped by anti-inflammatory meds. But I'm not a doctor. Just a patient with experience. If it persists and you're in pain, you should see a doctor and a physical therapist.
So who should not do the front press up? I feel a lot of back compression when I try to even lie on my front due to facet arthritis/ stenosis/prolapsed discs. Should I do this exercise?
I love your videos guys!!! I started following you since June 2018 when I realized I had an L4-L5 herniated disc than caused my sciatica to start becoming annoying.. since then I've improved a lot watching over and over your videos.
Thank you so much to the most famous physical therapist on the internet!! :D
Thanks Bob and Brad. We love you.🇦🇺💓
From now on I will have to pay attention to my posture more, especially when gardening and not to stretch and twist and bend over at the same time.
Anti inflammatories and ice, then leave things ready for the next day, cause you won't be able to walk, crawling on hands and knees is least painful . Stay in bed for 2 days then start the physio. Start trying too stand and walk on day 3 for 10mins every 2hrs,walk,bed,walk,bed. On day 4 walk around the house for half an hour every 2 hrs then bed, avoid sitting. Day5 you should be walking without much discomfort, but it will take a another 7 to 10 days for the strength and stability to build in your back. This works for me, I've torn the same little muscle 8 times over 25yrs mostly on a half bent over rotational movement.
Lol, got a broken back and a broken heart at same time.
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Thank you, great advice
I went on a ship cruise and I noticed that I my walking pace got slower and slower and then I had some pain put it got so bad I had back spasms and couldn't even move. I think my body was working to hard as the ship rocked side to side.
I practically mastered that Getting our of bed machination when I hurt my back! It was brutal.
How bro
The slump position reminded me when I was in six grade 😊. Our teacher would walk between the rows of chairs and if our back was not straight she would put a ruler inside the back of the uniform 😂
Doris Miranda Haha I was thinking the same thing I should of listened to her now I'm disabled from back problems
Subscribed!!! You guys are the greatest PT's in the history of Life!!!! Can you make a video or tell us more about "specific" gym exercises for stomach, back, legs, arms, etc, to gain strength and muscle mass WITH a bulging disc.? Lost lots of muscle mass because of BUDGAP -Bulging Disc Gym Apprehension. Thanks much
I threw my back out last week when I sneezed! I've been subscribed to you guys for awhile but darn it, I've watched but haven't acted upon your advice (obviously). Anyway, I watched this now and then bought your book. And now, to get to work on things!
You both are great and funny trust me people they know thier shit
I amvery used to sitting with poor posture. Is it normal that sitting up straight for long periods makes me feel tight and achey in my back? Is that just my back adjusting? Or could it be harmful and maybe I need to adjust more slowly?
People need to do more yoga. It would solve a lot of back problems, having watched this video.
I tore my medial meniscus trying to do yoga to impress a man, duh... Peace and Hugs kp
Great as always
You guys are a great team
The spine is well used in my family, since 10 year, I am recommanding it too, it really help.
Please define 'back goes out". What is exactly happening physiologically?
OK but what actually is happening when ur back “goes out”?
Muscle strain
There's absolutely no way that I could do the lying down position and press up. It would feel like my back will break and would actually lock in that position. With a total knee replacement, I can't kneel on that operated knee at all. I'm limited to about 300' because of my knee.
Hi, Im a new fan. I have had back pain into static nerve for 2 years. I was diagnosed with spondylosis l3-s1 osteoarthritis with osteophytes. I went to a PT and she had me push weights lying down on a machine. I am a pro portrait painter, so instead of standing for hours with my arms out, I sat on a chair...was bent over my palette. I now can't walk too well for a few days. Very Painful. I need to paint as its what i do, but I'm in constant pain and numbness goes from piriformis to ankle! what do you recommend??? Should I stay away from the weights? Thx so much!!! You guyzzz are great!!!
Hi nanci how are you now?
I’ve been having back problems for 15 years finally one doctor did x-rays Said the bones are all OK it’s my muscles are very confused they said my muscles are very tight I’m waiting to get approved for physical therapy came tight muscles cause that much pain
Went walking and my back tightened so much I thought I was not going to make it home. What do you make of that? Also, every time I get up I can't put weight on my left foot right away, feels like it's broken & turned in.This, combined with fibromyalgia is stealing my life away. I do love watching you guys though and do what stuff I can when it doesn't hurt.
I have the same problem sometimes where as walking doesn't help a sore back no matter how slow or paying attention to correct gait. I don't know what the answer is as it could be a combination of things such as tight hips, legs or other muscles in the chain causing or in conjunction with a herniated disc etc. I would quit walking and concentrate on stretches, correct movements and sleeping posture outlined in other vids to get to a point where later walking would be more of a physical maintenance thing.
This was good
this is how easy my back goes ,,i feel fine i never wear trainers in doors ,US sinkers so leaving the house bent to put trainers on back goes but burning dwn my leg sciatica nothing worse
Very informative as usual. Merry Christmas to you and yours! God bless ya'll....Beverly
AIM. The M is for morgue @9:41. It cracked me up and I started having back spasms.
2 lumbar spine fracts, can`t get onto floor to lay down due to not able to twist enough to 1 side
I bent over to fill dogs bowl.. boom went out... crawled outside and called 911 because I couldn’t get up. Worst pain on earth, and the spasms were insane. I had to use a walker for a week..
How are you feeling now
Dream Big89 a year later I’m good. Back still gets real fatigued at times, bought a real nice back supporting mattress and by morning I’m 100% better.
@@MIKES0029 did you have a herniation
@@dreambig8996 Yes, never had any back issues prior to that day too
It’s the best positction to help in pain
Doctor! Your back went out! You look fine now, how did you corrected it? Please! please! Tell me.
Try doing some of this with a leg brace due to knee surgery, you can’t 😓
Yes i discovered this way of getting in and out of bed. Good demonstration 👍
After experiencing the first severe issue with my back (at 54 I can't complain but never want to experience again) I went in search of information & stumbled upon your video. THANK YOU for the bits of information that's fun to watch too! Will be checking out the other informative videos to learn more from you two. Also, spied Gumby on the skeletons shoulder...made me giggle :)
Asphalt paving laborer. Roads are sloped to Grade :-)
thanks for your videos! im in spasm and they are helping me
So how long did it take for your back to repair after giving way so badly? I’m on day 6 and still can’t move!!
How are you feeling now
Dream Big89 I can walk, slowly, but have to be so so careful, and look out for signs of cauda equina. However, I can’t sit at all! Too painful. MRI shows I tore L5/S1. Made it worse than it was already. 😫
@@lemonbade I've experienced similar things with difficulties walking you mentioned tore your l5/s1 have u been diagnosed with herniated disc ect
Dream Big89 Yes, several herniated discs, stenosis and facet joint arthritis. The disc pressing on the stenosis is causing foot drop, and the crowded nerve roots are causing pain when I sit. I would love Bob and Brad to find me some exercises that aren’t going to make me worse!
I had a L4-L5 and L5-S1 herniation with severe nerve compression due to heavy dead lifting. I was in pain for a month but could walk from day 1. After the pain ended I had feet tingling and numbness for a full year. Luckily no surgery needed and now I am symptom free.Walking 1 hour daily and doing back stretches daily helped. Get well soon.
Preach Bob preach 5:51! Great detailed vidéo. By the way, how can someone that's cursed with a nearly absent lumbar curve sit? Today I tried sitting up straight in class and had a tight lower back all day. My body tends to forward flex to decrease pain even though that's not advised.
The jingle...I’m dead
I've been doing yoga more regularly now, but the thing is I'm not very active. I think when I went into plank then into cobra and then into a downward facing dog I went too fast. I also have been a tech (web design) student for quite some time, you sit a lot in front of a computer, I've been telling myself to adjust my posture but now I'm just laying here watching videos on how to fix this...
This guy's are awesome 👌
can i do those press ups if i have had a spinal fusion L4L5 (6 years post op), and a recent diagnosis of disc degeneration L5S1 and mild arthrosis L1-L5, my back does feel pretty tight all the time
my back has "went out" more times than i can count....but what does it actually mean???? i've tried looking this up but i get no answer....i've been laid up for well over a week because of it and this last time was the worse with spasms etc....i was stuck outside for over an hour because everytime i moved i would spasm up....it was horrible...the spasms lasted for 3 days!!! so i want to know what is actually happening
Nice vid. I am a 46 yr old male. I had a herniated disc with severe nerve compression because of dead lift. Due to this I had 1 month of back pain and spasms followed by 1 year of feet tingling and numbness. Then I was symptom free for 3 months. Just the other day I blew my back doing a light goblet squat. Again 3 weeks of pain and then feet tingling. Why does foot tingling start only after the pain has ended? Should I stop working out my lower body for good?
Good question
I did the same with a deadlift. How's your back now?
This was really helpful!
I threw my back out once and I tried sitting on the edge of a bed and slowly lowering my self down using core muscles untill I felt a pop in lower back, instant relief,
what do you think happened there? Self chiro adjustment?
Likely. Ive had that happen to me multiple times. Sometimes if I lay flat in my back or on my stomach it'll crack and get I instant relief during a spasm. Its likely that you had some nerve impingement and the crack adjusted the vertebrae away from the nerve.