How to Relieve Sciatica Calf Pain with ONE Simple Trick
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals one simple trick you can use to relieve sciatica calf pain!
Disc bulges, disc herniations and other spinal problems can cause sciatica calf pain, especially if the L5 or S1 nerves are affected. Luckily, there is a simple exercise that works for many people to reduce the pain.
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Oh my god- MONTHS of teeth-clenching pain and complete numbness in pinky and 4th toe and outside of the entire foot improved dramatically within ONE session of these exercises! Hundreds of dollars spent on physio, chiropractors, osteopaths… and this guy on UA-cam blows them all out of the water. It’s like a miracle! I’m so relieved I could burst into tears. Thank you! ❤❤❤
The exercise begins at 6:11
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I’ve been in tremendous pain since this morning, I couldn’t walk, I tried all kinds of calf stretches and none of them worked until I stumbled upon this video (after 10 more videos) and it got rid of my pain almost instantly after only ONE session! God bless you! I want to buy your book, it’s the least I can do!
Sciatic pain keeping me awake at night. So have tried this trick and it is helping. Wish I had been shown this by other physios years ago!
Same thing happens with me since long,I will start this ,hopefully help me too😢
Thank you so much!!! Ive had sciatic pain at the side of my calf since the beginning of the year, thats 9 months. Its excruciating and i walk with a limp because of it. No one could explain it. I tried this and it worked the very first day i tried it!! Just amazing! Lots of thanks and appreciation from Trinidad in the Caribbean
This really works, I've been suffering for the past seven months, unable to walk a hundred yards without stopping, the pain is excruciating, I have been doing this exercise for the past 3 days , the numb sensation in my toes has also gone, I can actually notice a daily improvement thank you so so much. God bless 😊
I've been SUFFERING for months with this. Gone to the Dr. gone to PT, no one showed me this. I did 8 reps and it relieved the burning pain in the outside of my calf nearly instantly. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
This is such a help. I have seen several orthopedic doctors and pain specialists, and none of addressed my lower leg sciatica at all. No one has suggested this easy exercise. I do these now routinely 3 or 4 times a day, particularly before going for a walk, and as soon as I feel the sciatica pain just starting. I’ve had 4 epidurals, acupuncture, 2 nerve blocks, plus a radio frequency ablation. Only the epidurals helped, and I can’t have them continuously. This “trick” is hugely beneficial for me.
Good evening, were the epidurals in your spine at the L-5 or S-1? Thanks!
This was exactly what I needed! I recently started running again and sit at a desk all day. I was feeling referred pain below my calf around my achilles. The pain left instantly with this technique. Thanks
That little bit wherr u grabbed the fibula , thats exactly where the burning feeling comes from and goes down my whole calf
It literally feels like my leg is going up hundreds of degrees in temperature, in bursts lasting about 3 seconds
Im 29 years old , fit and healthy
5,11 , 80kg slight muscular build
This really sucks
It feels like fire !!!!!!!!
When i put pressure where you said it feels sooooooooooooo good
Its like un unbearable pain but it feels soooooo good
My god
This worked wonders for my mom. You are a blessing to people.
OMG....why didn't my physical therapist tell me this instead of telling me I have weak abs. I'm an athlete and I lift weights and swim 5 days a week. This is SO helpful.
This did the trick. I was looking all over the internet to alleviate pain on the outside of calf and this did the trick! Thanks so much.
Glad to hear it!
Me too! So grateful for your channel! @@HT-Physio
I do the same, looking all videos since long 😢
My mother was literally crying in pain last night despite taking analgesics, I found this video and applied the trick to her while she was lying down by one side. She got to sleep after two days and said to have less pain the day after. This at least gave her some relief until she gets to the tomography appointment and a clearer diagnose.
Very pleased to hear that and hope you can get some answers for her very soon.
@@HT-Physio opp0o
The most sensible videos I have seen in my sciatica/back problem journey. Thankyou!
Glad it was useful!
This does helps, I saw doctor as I had trouble bending my knee since a couple of months but he said it is due to rheumatoid arthritis that I had. I tested positive for arthritis two years ago and was taking medication since then. This pain was affecting my quality of life but wasn’t getting any help until now. I tried applying the pressure as you suggested and I feel instant relief. Thank you so much! I am still taking my arthritis medicine but this is exactly what I needed.
I cannot tell you how much this video has helped me. No one seemed to know what I was experiencing and one doc told me that my symptoms made no sense. Since finding this video I have had pain relief. Thank you so much. God bless you
PS. I had no other sciatica pain. Is that possible? Well, whatever this really helped me.
I’ve been dealing with extreme tightness and cramping in my outer calf muscles for a long time and nothing has helped. This gave me instant relief! I can’t believe it! Thank you so much!
Bro I'm 29 and have had this type of pain since 27. It's miserable that doctors don't take me seriously either and act like nothing is wrong despite the fact starting causes severe pain behind the knee and down my calf. It makes life miserable.
Sorry to hear about that and hope you improve very soon!
Use a tennis ball and roll the tender areas with decent force. This worked for me just try it.
Absolutely i am suffering too in this pain😢
I’m 51 and I’ve had sciatic and knee pain since I was 24. Now I have spinal stenosis cos nobody took me seriously. Walking, sleeping and even sitting is really painful. Please make sure they take you seriously no matter how loud you have to shout
@@Littlemagpie2487 I'm trying. The worst is insurance. They don't care about your health or suffering
Thank you so much for this. I have been suffering from restless leg for years and doctors do nothing. About 9 months ago I began to suffer from a pain mid calf on the outside of the leg. The pain felt like it was coming from the inside of my bones. Now I understand why. I have been routinely doing legs in bed to ease the pain that would actually wake me up. I have an appointment with a bone doctor but I wanted to inform myself better as to what may be causing the pain. On the X-ray it shows that I have a hairline fracture that I hope is healed by now since I’m talking about many bones. I have no idea as to how I fractured my heal. I don’t ever remember heel pain but it happens to be on the same side of my calf pain. Needless to say, I have asked many questions and all that they have come with is to refer me to a bone doctor. I honestly believe that your explanation of how and why you would feel that type of pain, is the most plausible. I will soon have an examination but at least I can discuss my problem with more clarity. I will also discuss with the doctor the possibility of the involvement of the sciatica nerve. In the interim I will be doing your recommended massage. I trust you. Thanks again.
Another OMG moment - this technique really works! I've been struggling with severe sciatic pain that radiates down the outside of my right calf, especially after running or playing badminton. The pain is so intense that I often can't sleep, and sometimes brings me to tears, with painkillers offering little relief.
But last night, around 4 AM, when the dull ache in my calf was unbearable, I stumbled upon this video. To my surprise, this technique really worked - the pain has become almost unnoticeable!
A big thank you to HT Physio for providing such clear, detailed information and easy-to-follow instructions. You’ve made a big difference. Cheers!
That is absolutely fantastic to hear, I'm so pleased it offered such drastic relief for you! I hope the problem continues to ease for you :)
Wow when I pressed it, it felt like there’s a bruise there! I did what I said and it feels great and gave me relief! I will do this daily thank you
“Thankyou!” … instant blessed pain relief. It actually works.🤗
This exercise seems to be working for me! Thanks!
Niw to get my hip to stop hurting..
வணக்கம்,
எனக்கு இந்த வலி 3 மாதங்களுக்கு மேல் இருந்தது நீங்கள் சொன்ன இந்த முறையை நான் செய்து பார்த்தேன் உடனடியாக நிவாரணம் கிடைத்தது மிக்க நன்றி சார்
I had litrosopy 2 weeks ago and i have not had such sciatic pain as this very very painful cant put right foot down without pain done exercises take pain killer use hot water bottle no relief having US tomorrow for kidney and hope they can help but DEFINITELY trying this exercise..brilliant..😅thank you..blessings.
Worked for me instantly thanks so much, the pain was keeping me awake
My pleasure!
Thank you. For real. Practical, effective advice. Where are the doctors like you in the real world? 🙏🏼
Unbelievable i just did it and it worked. Thank you Dr🙏. I had numbness and heavy feeling in my calf& foot. I have bulging disc in lower back.😢
Wow. Amazing. Dulled the pain immediately
Great to hear!
Worked! I couldn't even lift my leg much off the ground, now I can without so much severe pain. Def worked to help alleviate the calf pain!
Thank you for this. I didn't realise that sciatica could affect the calf as well as the upper thigh (which is where I have previously experienced sciatic pain). But that spot at the head of the fibula is definitely where I can feel the worst knotting, and doing this seems to help, so I'll keep on with it & see if the improvement persists!
Thank you so much.. I have been looking every video for this pain.. and it's helping for me now..lots of love from India..
Glad it helped!
Thanks this helped significantly, & I've only done it about 4 times...
I'll do it more *THANK YOU SO MUCH* ❤️
this is incredible, thank you so very much. I was given strong painkillers that didn’t work. This has reduced my pain after the first round! Thank you for what you do!
That is fantastic to hear, I'm so pleased my advice offered such rapid relief! Wishing you all the very best
Thank you so much! The hand pressure gave me some relief.❤️❤️❤️
Instant pain relief! Thank you 🙏
Thank you, suffering for two years, painful especially when walking downhill. Thank you.
I'm sorry to hear you've been suffering - I hope my videos can offer some relief!
Wow this helped ease my pain in the calf alot
Skip to 6:06 for the actual movement.
It does work!
i had an ultrasound as i was worried it could be a vein or muscle issue but everything was fine, however i have pain in my calf and it has got worse from my buttocks down the back of my thigh and into my calf on just the left side. I have just seen your video and I really enjoyed it. I tried the exercise and will continue to try this along with another video you have done on stretching out the 'opposite leg'. Thank you -
I have the same exact issue as you, left buttock (sit bone) pain, thing feels fine, then all of a sudden lateral left calf pain when I try to exercise or run
I did a search of knee pain in UA-cam a month ago and this video did not populate. I’ve been icing, heat pad, started using a cane. Yesterday I bought an ACE(store brand) bandage at CVS using my HSA card. I’m at work today, did NOT sign in to UA-cam and this video is the second video populated to view. Though this is unnerving, I am glad to have the video. This is the only video pinpointing the issue I’m having. I am curious, I was aware of the exact moment the injury took place. I was sitting on the floor with my legs underneath me, knees bent sitting on my feet. I felt what was a shearing sensation, like peeling off a screensaver to a phone. It wasn’t terribly painful at the time, but it has been and more activity makes it worse. I haven’t seen a doctor about it because I feel all the will do is inject steroids, which doesn’t do anything in the long run. I am thinking a good massage therapist with this understanding of this video might be a more effective route. I will try to do this myself as well.
It's working buddy.... I want to know what is the cause of the pain ??... I'm in my mid 20s why I am getting this pain??
Do u go to the gym?
@@ImCarsonyea No I don't go to the gym. I simply do 15-20 pushups after waking up every morning. That's my entire workout for the day.
@@ashvinthsenthilmurugan1548 same bro my right leg back calf nurvs pain almost 6 months Now
I felt relief after the first round of 15, Thank you!! I'm 52 yrs young😊
That's great to hear, keep it up!
Very informative.For a long time I had no solution to this pain in this area until now.Thank you very much.Your a legend
Simple and effective trick, thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the exercise tip. You explained very clearly what I know about my paid that has been diagnosed through nerve doctors but no one has ever told me this tip. I am trying now.
I hope it helps!
I tried it while watching this video and my pain disappeared. Thank you very much!
Great video. Thank you so much for sharing this information. I have had sciatica on my right side for several months now and just recently moved all the way down my calf. Just tried this exercise and almost instant relief! Hopefully I get some much needed sleep now! 🙏☺️
Thanks, Will. I'll give this a try.
Thank you for sharing this. Very interesting that the sciatic nerve actually bifurcates at the knee. My calf pain is constant and way worse than the intermittent back pain. I'm going to do this exercise faithfully, and hopefully within a few days the pain will subside to at least a more tolerable level.
how are you feeling now?
How do you feel now don’t ignore us
I tried now hopefully will help as I’m suffering for sciatica pain on right side and the pain mostly on piriformis muscle and calf
Good luck!
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Doing the exercise while watching the video... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ it works!
Omg..just found out what no specialist has been able to diagnose ..don’t know yet if this exercise will help …but will certainly try..🇨🇦
It absolutely worked. Thank you. 👍🙏
Pleasure!
it completely worked on me.
Cant belive it. afters even a few reps it heavily liftened the pain. thanks a lot. Any follow up videos on how to get rid of it for good? Are there exercies in your book for this kind of pain specifically?
Thanks you so much. Been in pain for years and this worked immediately. 😀😀😀
Your videos are really helpful. Thank you. I would like to see them be a little shorter, less talking, but that's just me. Maybe people like the long explanations.
Brilliant video, explained & demonstrated in great depth! Thanks for the information 👏🏽
7:00 if you want to finally see what it is
Appreciate this video, I don’t know if I might have a DVT behind my knee or if it was related to sciatica, but since my calf isn’t raised or red or hot, and I just mucked up my back, I’m gonna go with sciatic pain. Gonna give these exercises a try. Thank you
Great exercise!!! I got immediate relief!
That's fantastic to hear!
Thank you very much for the free advice.
No problem!
Thank you very much Will for the insight, our solution to addressing the issue.
Works , Thankyou and Blessings 🪷🌻💜🦉
This advice gave me my first full night of sleep in weeks, thank you so much sir.
That is fantastic to hear thank you so much for letting me know and I hope it continues for you!
The suggested intervention reduced pain and the stiffness. Please make your book available for purchase in India.
I had a pain management doctor tell me just a few days ago that you cannot have sciatic pain in the outer calf without having it in the upper leg also. I told him it felt like sciatic pain which I have had a lot in the past. I’m trying to find out why my hip is causing such terrible pain. Not sure why he would tell me that. I’m also having severe lower back pain again after having back surgery six years ago. I’m really tired of doctors making me feel like I’m a hypochondriac when I know I’m not. Hopefully this will help while I’m waiting for insurance to approve a MRI.
Your doctor is wrong. I have twice had badly herniated discs that caused calf pain with no thigh pain.
This is painful. I can't sit on my feet or do a deep squat because it's such a sharp shooting pain on my outer calf. I gotta try this. Thank you
Brought instant relief 😊
I'm currently going through sciatic pain down my left leg. The pain is in my left glute and left calf.. Hopefully trying this recommendation helps.. 😣
Let’s thank to Will. GP is for general illness thus as owner our our body, is our responsibility to seek the right practitioner, or area of medication for solution. 🙏
Thank you for your clear and helpful videos.
God bless you sir! Instant relief! You have given me hope!
Thanks so much im going to try this!!
Do you have any quick tricks when your hip and groin area are also in pain at the same time as calf?
Thank you so much for the suggestion! Definitely gonna try this ASAP. My calf pain has gotten bad and I’m desperately searching for some relief.
Hope it helps!
I have tried the exercise and I felt relived,Thank you so much
My pleasure!
ThankYou for such a great explaination about the CALF affected by siotica ...great video 🤮.
Very happy to be of help!
thanks, that was extremely helpful, even after first 2 times, i felt much better
So pleased it was helpful!
Really Superb. Instant Relief. Thx Sir.
Thank you! Finally a video that helps
I'm finding wrapping my hands behind my knee and pushing with both thumbs feels more affective. I'll let you know if I get any relief
Does this help nocturnal pain on the side of the calf? You’re the first person i have even seen address the sides of the calves.
Thanks sooooooooooooooooooooooo much
Just wow. All i can say is thank you
I really enjoyed this video and will definitely try this and let you know if it works. Thank you so much
You're welcome!
Thank you very much. Excellent video
im a new subscriber! it works like magic
Thank you for subscribing!
great explanation of the nerves that effect the pain, but rubbing under the knee does not relief the discomfort from the lower back through the butt to the back of the leg. That nerve is somewhat pinched, that need to be relieved. How do you do that? Thanks
My brother in Christ thank you
Very happy to help!
I’m currently suffering from calf pain like I’ve never had on my life. I have a job that standing & bending for hours so I’m guessing this is the case 😊
Thank you soooo much!
I'm going to try this. I have sciatic issues and it's been dormant I guess is the word for quite a while but I looked at something I shouldn't have and I stretched I guess in the wrong way and now I am paying for it. For two weeks just about maybe a little bit more I was stuck in bed could not move twisting turning just a little brought on horrible horrible pain. I was on three kinds of painkillers steroids. But after I could move around I felt that my left leg like the skin of my left leg hurt like it felt it was on fire and I knew that meant the nerves so no pill was going to help me with that. I just started walking little by little and it's gotten better but I'm going to try this it's not going to hurt me and when I go see my doctor on Monday I'm going to tell him about this.
Sorry to hear about that and hope you get better soon!
Thank you very much
Havnt been able to sleep all night. 6am already. Hope this works.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. My pain is bothering directly behind my left calf muscle , more towards the center of the calf. Do you have any suggestions to soothe the pain for this part? Will massaging help?
Am going to try it.
Thank you...