Dr Dave. Again listening to you on spinal stenosis and avoiding surgery, your passion for this blows me away!! No one else have I ever found with such in depth marvellous information. You're a god send!!! Love your knowledge and answers to so much. Blessings hugely to you!!!!!!!!
Hi John, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! 🙌Dr. David’s passion for helping others through his knowledge really shines, and it means the world to hear how much you appreciate the information. We’re thrilled that you’re finding the content helpful, especially on such an important topic like spinal stenosis. Sending you huge blessings right back! 💫We’re grateful to have you as part of our community and look forward to continuing to support you on your journey.
This is a very distinctive doctor who really and truly delivers the most appropriate ways to alleviate the problems. I have been following his instructions and they work. Thank you very much Dr.!
Excellent Video...I have lumbar stenosis and the Doctors say when I got checked is operate..operate. This is the only cure. I said : NO THANKS :Your video will help me tremendously. I do have the ab exerciser you show..Thank You
i can hear the experience with lumbar stenoisis and spinal issues in your voice. i am now practicing the excercises and have stopped doing the ones to avoid. I am seeing improvement already. i am subscribing to your channel and will be enrolling in the 28 Day Back program. My back issues developed over my 73 years , including 35 years of cycling , hang gliding , running and mountain biking (and NOT DOING GOOD BACK EXCERCISES , while also doing some of the bad exercises people say are good for you) . My nest body upgrade will be your Cervical neck series. Thanks !
Thank you so much for these videos! It gives me understanding and hope! Diagnosed with mild scoliosis, multiple level lumbar anular bulge, multiple level stenosis, ligament flavum hypertrophy. Moderate severe L4&5& S-1. Im tired of hurting. Although my doc is non surgical I feel like hes just throwing meds and injections at me. Im currently on my 3rd physical therapy group. This one seems to be more creative but some exercises they have me doing brings more pain the next day. You're videos help me understand whats really going on and how to approach healing. Thank you!!
HI Elizabeth! 🧡 Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We are very touched to hear that our videos have been helpful for you. It's heartening to know that they provide you with both understanding and hope amidst your challenges. We're glad to contribute to your journey toward healing and managing your condition. If there's anything specific you'd like to see or any questions you have, please don't hesitate to reach out. Wishing you continued strength and progress on your path to wellness 🙌🌟
I had a spinal injection in January 2023, the pain was sooo bad, I couldn't take it. In March my pain was coming back slowing...i am so glad i ran across your videos, i absolutely appreciate your videos. They are really helping me. Question, can you wear a waist trainer belt to bed to help hold your pelvic in?
This all is true!I hace spinal stenosis.Rehabilitation help me so much.I lived in horible pain 8 monts.I Can,t walk,siting,sleep.I had rehabilitation for 8 weeks and i'm better.I exercise every day for 1 hour and i,m feeling much better! I have spondylolistesis on L4-L5 and L5-S1 and synovial cyst in the spinal canal. Doctor is great!
Thanks for your video. My mom is 73 and had an MRI that showed mild stenosis in T12 and L1 also a compressed fracture . She has a lot of pain and she cant walk or sit for a long time. You mentioned that usually is because back muscles being to strong but in her case its weak. She also has severed atrophy paraspinal musculature. Is there any exercise to strengthen these muscles? Thanks
Jody! We are so disheartened to hear that you are currently in the hospital emergency room due to lumbar spinal stenosis issues! 🥺We hope that they take very good care of you and that your recovery is speedy. If you find that you have some time we'd love to hear how you are doing. We are sending good vibes and wish you well wishes. Please take care!🧡
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I am in Nigeria and I find your videos interesting. I believe the exercises will give me a huge lot of relief as I started doing some of it this morning
Hey Elizabeth! You're welcome! We hope you are able to get relief! 😊 In case you're interested, here is a playlist with more videos we have on lumbar stenosis! “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
Hey eeCEe!!! We're glad you liked what you heard! We wish you the very best back health! In case you need it, here is our playlist of lumbar stenosis videos: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
I'm going to try some of these helpful exercises to see if maybe they help me I've had this problem for quite awhile I need to do something soon before it gets alot worse than what it Is now
Hey Shahnaz, You are so welcome! We are grateful for the opportunity to assist you. Please let us know how you are doing as you progress. 😃 In case you would like some additional information on ways to help lumbar spinal stenosis please feel free to check out our lumbar spinal stenosis help playlist. “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
Good day Sir. In my early 40s I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both my knees and back.What type of cardiovascular exercises can I do without equipment. I would like to purchase your program for both back and knee pain.Unfortunately I can only afford purchasing one right now.Which one would you recommend I purchase first.Have a good day
Thank u for the videos...I hear a lot abt the pain that comes with the stenosis. I dont so much have the pain I mostly have pins/needles from the waist down. Numbness from the waist down some days. Not if my diagnosis is accurate I guess.
From experience: just be careful that you keep your body in a straight line, do NOT swim in grandma-style. Before my operation I even had to stop with water gymnastics, because my spine was so unstable.
@@lillic8522 Thank you for the answer! It helps to know about someone's experience. About the swimming style, I will ask my wife to supress my grandpa habits. Thank you again!
@@bogdanp.4793 you are very welcome! BTW: after 6 years, when at the end I could not walk more than 100 m without having to stop, I had 2 discs fused (L3-5). That was in late 2019. Now I can hike for several hours and do yoga and a lot of other sports. Jogging is not nice because that makes me feel the fused bones more…. And I have not needed one painkiller for my back in the last years! Good luck, and maybe do not wait too long.
I just found your channel and I am blown away! I am recently diagnosed with severe spinal stenosis, disc hernies and other problems in my back and find no help. Physical therapist says they can’t help me, rheumatologist says there are too many problems in my back to do anything about it without doing more damage than good. Now my doctor has send me for a second opinion in the hospital for possible spinal operation. The thought of an operation scares me tremendously! Your video gives me new hope and I have a question for you before I proceed with your recommendations. The exercises you describe in the video, are they all okay if you, in addition to lumbar spinal stenosis, also have other problems, like disc hernies and more? And would the 28 days program also be safe for me? Kind regards Vicky
Hi Coco, You're welcome! Just in case you're interested we have a lumbar stenosis playlist you might find helpful. You can access it here: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys We'd love to hear how you're doing as you progress. Please take care!
TY ... It's only been three days since I saw your videos on stenosis ... been engaging my abs and glutes ... it has already helped. Also, stopped back strengthening exercises at the gym. There is hope!!! Any thoughts on a vibration plate?
I have had cervical stenosis surgery on C4 and C5 in 2016 and recently C5 and C6 in March of this year. I also had Lumber cleaned up in 2018 on L4 and L5. My problem is the neck repair has created all this nerves pain and I am still dealing with lumber stenosis pain and I am in a wheelchair 80% of time. Is the Lumber exercises safe with the recent Cervical surgery?
* PLEASE ANSWER” I have gluteal tendinopathy in addition to spinal stenosis. I have been told that I should lay on my sides with gluteal tendinopathy. However, when I do lay flat on my back with a pillows under my knee , it still doesn’t feel right on my back. How do I sleep?
@@epmanualphysicaltherapyhi I'm from the Philippines I'm noemi I am diagnosis for Lumbar stenosis L1L2 due legamentum flavum hypertrophy with cuada equina syndrome the doctor suggest surgery. I experience numbness on both feet but my left feet is more affected weakness, cramping and spasm on my left. but for now my urine is normal and I poop daily or every other day. your video helps me. but my foot doesn't have yet strenght for me to be able to walk. my back is not really painful. there is still numbness in my butt and perineal but my numbness is less than before. can u help me please what to do so that I can walk again alone without holding anything.
Your video was very interesting to me in that you stated to avoid certain stretches that I was taught in P.T. after two hip replacements. Additionally I also have Spinal Stenosis......I am curious about how you feel regarding exercises for hip and stenosis....Although I am 81 (!), I have always worked out and am in decent shape as far as strength, balance and aerobics.....I am working out now using a LifePro Vibration plate and wondering what you think of this kind of workout? Appreciate hearing from you..... Your videos are very informative.....
Hey Suzanne, we ar eso sorry to hear about your two hip replacements and spinal stenosis :-( We have a couple of playlists with videos that contain exercises, stretches and tips that you could apply today to improve your health and symptoms: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys “Hip Replacement Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mbtxiBV-dKJseYEifBGANyT
Hi Kana, we are so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with l4 and l5 issues. We are glad to hear that these techniques have been helpful. We have a lumbar spinal stenosis help playlist that you might benefit from. You can access it here: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys We hope you feel some relief soon. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I have trouble understanding #7 where you state to suck in your abs and get rid of the arch. Would seem as soon as you fall asleep you are not going to be able to maintain the flattening of you arch. I also an a bit skeptical of drinking that much water at for some it will decrease your sodium levels. Lastly, there are many reasons for stenosis to the way mentioned may or may not help. Sill I picked up several helpful hints and appreciate the video.
I was wondering if traction is good for stenosis. Also, those inversion tables - like the Teeter design - that decompress the body: is that good for lumbar stenosis?
Hi Doc, would standing up and not moving for 8 plus hours be bad for spinal stenosis? I am considering a job of holding a sign on a road and directing trafic but has very little movement....I don't think it would be good for my lower stenosis.
Thank you Dr D! Is the Lumbar Exerciser good if I have a compression fracture on my L4, Arthritis, and Osteoporosis? I thought it’s not good to bend forward if one has Osteoporosis.
I have chronic bouts of sciatica that only last about 10 days each time thank god. Does all this info apply to sciatica as well? Your section on what NOT to do are all the stretches sciatica stretches recommends. I'm a bit confused. Stretches and back strengthening the same. Definitely don't help me that's for sure.....
This information can definitely apply to someone who has sciatica-like symptoms. Your sciatic nerve is composed of multiple spinal nerve roots. If the spinal nerve roots in the low back are pinched, it would feel very similar to sciatica. That is why we want to treat the low back and the hips. So, this may be able to help!
Question: When you talk about the front lumbar muscles and use the term, "abdominal muscles" is that what we lay people call "core" muscles? Also, if one doesn't have any tennis balls at the moment, what about one of those strong massage devices (2 speed vibrating) that has a rubber ring around it, with one send protruding out? (with LED heat lamp).? Using that against, say, the sofa back cushion to move it around as you demonstrated? Also, what about using a heating pad on those back muscles to "soften" them? I won't go into details, but right now, I have what this vid is about as well, right now, I'm dealing with a pinched nerve and by pressing on diff. vertebrae, I know which one is causing it (the location). So I need to do whatever to get this resolved.
Your videos are very educational. But I'm in need of serious help. I had a spinal fusion 2yrs ago, and since then I've been in pain. Everyday my right hip hurts, and my feet, the pain feels like it's in the bones, but not sure. My feet have poor circulation, and a little swelling since the surgery. I do have Degenerative Disc disease can this be the problem, because my doctor doesn't seem to know the reason. Basically, I need your help and advice.
Hey Raymond! Sorry to hear you've been dealing with discomfort on the side of your knee! You might want to look into addressing the root muscle imbalances that are causing this discomfort to be able to eliminate it for the long term. Here is a playlist with several videos on how to begin treating your lumbar stenosis: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys You might also want to learn more about our 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program: "28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program" www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
Hi sir I has a degenerative spondylolisthesis L5 S1 with tipical symptoms of lombar stenosis so my question is those exercises are applicable for me ? Lot of thanks for your response. James.
Hey there, great question! It's hard to say without an evaluation. Generally speaking, it is very common for an issue in the low back to cause radiating pain down into the hips. We have a great playlist for low back pain that may be able to help in case you are interested in learning more. Here is a link: Back Pain Exercises & Stretches ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYkrbLk-F5KsUcHPEkdDF-u We also have a great program for the health and wellness of your back in case you would be interested in something like that. Here is a link with more information: The 28 Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
Hey Raymond! We got you covered😃The 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people avoid unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches targeting key body parts with the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, lumbar spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health
What about people with hip fusions cause I have a right hip that is fused and it has been for many years and now my right leg is numb and foot unable to stand very long
Hi David, The only way I get relief for excruciating pain is by sitting on the bed with my legs out. Sitting is not so good and doesn't have the same effect? What can you suggest please? My GP says she is more worried about how thin my bones are than she is about the pain in my hip. I fell and had a hip operation...I also sleep sitting up to get relief. Many thanks.
Hey Daisies4444, we are so sorry to hear about your stenosis being so painful :( We agree on the imporance of doing your exercises to get stronger. Here is a playlist with all of our content on spinal stenosis, you can try these exercises so that you can improve your sleep in the long term: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
Sorry, I am back with another question. My doctor says my spine bones are so thin that they could break at any moment, can I still do the exercises? @@epmanualphysicaltherapy
Hi, I have two question about the extension of the knee to some extent to the level that there is no stiffness and decompressing by hanging in a bar fix
Hey Anjali, sorry to hear that you're dealing with stenosis at such a young age :-( The best thing you can do is educate yourself about it so you can figure out what you need to be doing to make your stenosis better. Check out this playlist so you can begin to learn more: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys
Can you stop the progress of stenosis? I’m in terrible condition and I have osteoporosis. I have a collapsed L3 Vertebrae and severe narrowing. They want me to take Prolia or Reclast, Fosamax, etc. I’m scared to take those meds. I need advice.
This all sounds good, but I can’t even walk. The pain is so bad down my leg to my foot that I can’t even walk. After getting up and doing the slightest thing, it will take me over an hour just to calm everything down. I’m supposed to go pick up x-ray paper or form to go get an x-ray and I can’t even do that.
Hi Cyndi, If you are in this much pain we highly recommend seeking help from your primary healthcare professional as soon as possible. We also offer Virtual Consultations. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations including cost please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ Our Virtual Consultations are currently on sale for $100 off. Please use the code VC2024 upon checkout to redeem the discount. We do have a lumbar spinal stenosis playlist that you might find helpful: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys We hope you feel better soon. We are sending you healing thoughts. Please take care! 🧡
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy I did. He gave me muscle relaxers and pain pills. I went on vacation so that’s why I said I have to get an x-ray and an MRI. There wasn’t anything I could do before we left because by the time I figured out it wasn’t going away. It was too late. Thank you for responding.
I had the same problem, couldn’t even walk pain in legs so bad! I tried his pelvic tilt and the pain was being relieved, a few more exercises and I was doing a lot better. He is extremely smart stick with it, soon it will start to help, I can walk again
Hi Donna, Chiropractic care can offer some relief for lumbar spinal stenosis, but it's crucial to find a practitioner experienced in addressing this condition. Keep in mind that while it may provide temporary relief, it's essential to focus on addressing the root cause for long-term improvement. We've curated a playlist specifically for lumbar spinal stenosis that you may find helpful. You can access it here: "Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help." ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys We wish you all the best in your road to recovery!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy ok and I wanted to say to you thank you so much for replying to all my questions over the last few weeks. I truly appreciate you. Hope you have a wonderful holiday.🥰
Hey Shania, We are so sorry to hear that you are suffering from spinal stenosis, especially at the young age of 24!🥺 We completely understand how scary it must be to be diagnosed with this but it can be helped. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for lumbar spinal stenosis. The information and exercises can help ease the pain and discomfort you are experiencing. You can check it out here: “Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Help” ru-vid.com/group/PLJVIPiFvv1mYxifSEM8bNacVpyTmc3_Ys We would also highly recommend a Virtual Consultation with Dr. David. This will give you the opportunity to speak to him one-on-one and he can then advise you on the next steps to take. If you are interested in learning more about our Virtual Consultations please check out this link here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ We also have a 28-Day Back Health and Wellness Program that could also help with the healing process. The program is currently on sale. To learn more about it please click here: 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Program The 28-Day Back Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent back conditions like sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, arthritis, and other back problems. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/back-health We hope you that can feel some relief soon! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care! 🧡
