I began walking to get back into shape after a herniated disc put me out of work for four months. My aim was to get into shape to start running again, as I had been a runner my whole life. To my great surprise and joy, I fell in love with walking and never went back to running. That was four years ago and I've remained back pain free ever since. Great advice on this topic. Walk, walk, walk, then walk some more if you having back issues. Walk on, Frank
@@kfallon4 you got to rest bro.. don’t aggravate it.. drink lots of water. Once it feels tolerable.. start walking in chunks.. stay in the pain free state or when your pain feels really tolerable. It takes time then you build. Read back mechanic from Stuart McGill as well. Shows you how to move well
Guys this is solid advice what they're giving here for back pain and sciatica. I literally healed all of my pain once I started a strict regimen of walking for 20 minutes a day on a treadmill for 5 days a week for two years straight. Not only did I heal my back significantly to a greater range of mobility, but I also lost tons of weight at the same time.
Excellent Video! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your initial thoughts. Have you considered - Parlandealey Leaving Pain Process (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one of a kind guide for learning how to cure Sciatica minus the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy after a lifetime of fighting got excellent success with it.
Dude, I will walk forever if it heals me. I am doing physio, core strength, decompression, swimming almost daily. I started 3 days ago walking for an hour every other day.
@@Adzes I went on a decompresion machine and it retracted from my leg to my butt. I would suggest you to try it. Maybe it helps. I will go again in near future when I have enough money (unemployed) to try to get rid of it completly. If it worked first time I hope it will again.
I love walking around my neighborhood...it's fun to look at yards and talk to neighbors. Just listening to you both will remind me to walk straight! You guys are the greatest and hope you both have a happy and healthy holiday season!!!! 🎄⛄🎄⛄
All of what you say is good. I also understand how easy it is to get somewhat sidetracked when talking about this subject because each individual and their situation is unique. My wife recently had low back surgery and one of the things that have really helped her is the Nordic Walking Poles. Her posture is so much better and the muscles employed in gait are starting to come back on line. The walker she used was good to a point but her posture was terrible. Invest in good Nordic Walking Poles!
Cheers for the Video clip! Apologies for chiming in, I am interested in your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Qonubrey Wenria Domination (search on google)? It is an awesome one off guide for pushing sciatica out of your life for good minus the hard work. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my m8 got excellent success with it.
This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "sciatic nerve pain treatment" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Sonictoria Stupefying Smasher - (do a search on google )? It is a great one of a kind guide for discovering how to stopping your sciatica minus the normal expense. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my work buddy got
Thanks you so much for this wake-up call. I have almost stopped walking because it hurts me so much. I’m going to do the things you have suggested and see what happens.
Hey dear pls share ur experience... As I m starting today and going through same situation... My entire 👪 is disturbedward because off this pain... Thanks dear.
@@ritulalchandani8555 you are sent from heaven. I thought this was a great idea, yet couldn’t get myself to do it. Now (a year later, lol)I have actually just begun to walk more and your comment got me rewatching the video just as I’ve been getting ready to go out for a walk! Maybe you can message me on Messenger, if you have it, and we can support each other in our becoming regular walkers, as we start this process and actually use these tips.
@@ritulalchandani8555 I managed with arnica and ibuprophen. Also, I have a high pain threshold and that makes it easier for me than it might be for others.
I’m literally on the verge of crying thank you!! The weird thing is the pain never radiates/shoots down my leg leaving the sharp pain on my lower back... So bad I can’t afford an mri yet to pinpoint this pain!
My obesity is making my back problems more complicated. I do appreciate the help. I watch many of your videos for suggestions on how to make my back better.
Walking in a swimming pool takes stress off the back and knees plus burns calories. I also walk on land with trekking poles; this transfers some of your weight to the shoulders and arms. Proper use of trekking poles can be found on youtube. Good luck.
Same your not alone. I tend to get back spaspm and this dawm sciocis pain i trying to heal is a bitch. Im changing my diet by drinking alot of water like 1 gallon a day. Walking around my area for few minutes to get blood flowing and most the ultimate is soda. Trying to quit that junk will sure help me. I still have it once a while. Also i recommend seeing a chiropractor. He helped me alot and i started my way after seeing him.
Part of what i do for a living involves a lot of walking (dogs) up to 35 miles a week. My jobs have been canceled all year (Covid). I have been really sedentary much of the time for 9 months. I had extreme sciatica pain a few years ago - got the shot. I've been good until a couple months ago. I watched this video. I checked my posture with a broom stick, took a long, faster paced walk. Wow! I walked over 2 miles and didn't have to stop to sit down once! Amazing! ,,,,i believe i was having to stop before because my posture stunk and i was walking slow because of pain. Here i go...watching more of your sciatica videos tonight. You're my two most FAVORITE physical therapists anywhere!
This was so helpful I’m certain my sciatica is connected to my weight gain I’m gonna try walking and see how it goes I can’t let This pain be my excuse to never walking again
This is glorious, I been tryin to find out about "how do you know when sciatica is getting better" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Ever heard of - Venayden Wanillian Method - (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate got excellent success with it.
I very recently found out I have lower lumbar scoliosis, I guess adult onset, and sciatica. Double whammy! My sister lost all leg strength due to cancer & falls constantly at this point. She's doing therapy on that. So, I have taken to heart my new found back issues & realized I don't walk much & have made a choice to build up my leg strength. I have never had strong legs. I WILL take your advice & demonstrations and DO THIS and subscribe for continued information.
It works. I have been operated three times for spinal stenosis and disc, neck and lower back . 1 time in the neck and 2 times in the lower back. Eaten Ketogan and Tramadol for ten years. It took me a month to stop it. And started walking, after 6 months I walk 8 Kilometers ( ca 5 US mil ) 5 times a week, with very little pain. So yes walk, start slowly, and take care of yourself. Best regards from Denmark.
Thank you for your video, guys! My 11 year-old son is autistic (Asperger's) and has low muscle tone. Getting him to exercise is difficult at best; often he will go into a meltdown if I ask him to do something new or that he doesn't want to do. He likes walking on the treadmill - I first got him to do that by letting him watch RU-vid videos while walking; it's the only form of exercise he'll consistently do. Could you help me find some ways to help my son?
You're right about the walking. It's helped my mid-back and low back quite a bit. You have to be consistent and not over do it. Also, do a hybrid of walking and indoor cycling.
Avoid cycling for sciatica. I had a herniated disc (l5-s1) in 2017 and 2022. The 2nd time it got so bad I couldn't walk. Fast forward to summer 2024 I took some misguided advice like this to cycle regularly and guess what...herniated again. Bob and Brad even mention in one of their pain maker videos to avoid cycling especially while still in recovery. Do not listen to this advice! Walking is the single best thing you can do. Follow Bob and Brads advice on walking.
Great tips. Lately I've been using a sciatica belt that a previous medical provider had ordered for me. Initially I didn't use it because it was a nuisance, but it helps with good posture. Since my sciatica pain flared up on a whole new level of unbearable pain, I'm starting to learn how important good posture is when you're suffering from sciatica pain. You both are hands down awesome. Thanks for uploading great videos.
Walking and standing are tough because I have L4L5 stenosis. Some days are better but standing straight sends jolts of nerve pain down my buttocks and upper back of my thighs...this causes my glute muscles to tighten spontaneously and throws off my posture. I also have osteoarthritis in my hip, although right now, no pain there. There is no pain in my lower back ever. How can I walk more if standing erect increases my sciatic pain? I love walking and miss it!
The very thing I avoid like the plague.... I’ve stopped walking my dog regularly. The throbbing on my low right back & numbness down my legs & feet are overwhelming. I’m going to take up the advice you guys are sharing here.🙏🏾
@Filthy Khajiit Yes BUT... Start with short slow paced walks ONLY. If you’re starting out in pain do 10 mins max the take another 10 min walk later in the day if you’re up to it. The main thing about this is to be CONSISTENT (which I have not been)😒.... Let me know how you’re doing. My goal is to be back on track again this coming week.🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️ Blessings to you...🙏🏾
I'd also like to know how it goes..I'm fine walking short distances but the numbness and pains and needles get so bad ..it feels like I'm walking on a ball of pain..also that feeling of water or liquid on my legs...horrible
I have been diagnosed with herniated disc on my L4-L5 and L5-S1 3 weeks ago. For about 2 months I havent been walking much since it gives me pain a lot. But after I have just watched this video, I realized that I have a really bad posture and I walk slow with long strides. I will start walking fast with short strides and of course good posture. I will let you know the results. Thanks for the tips guys!
I would like to start exercising in the mornings but I have heard you guys say that the spine is vulnerable after waking up. What kind of warming-up tips/exercises do you suggest?
i'm 27. i have no problems. i want no problems. can you guys make videos for young people? please? things you wish you knew when you were my age? preventative things?
Thank you Doctors I haven't been out for 5 days I thought walking would be worse as standing and sitting was so painful. I'm a slow walker as I'm kinda short but I'll try tomorrow to walk faster. I will also get a longer dog leash as it also pulls on my arm sometimes. I'm laying in bed not comfortable at all but it's more comfortable to lie on my right hip. Sadly I have no idea how it happened as I think I did it in my sleep but I also think it's because I'm overweight. I literally woke up one morning and can't sit or turn or bend over or stand or walk downstairs.
I had sciatica so bad that I couldn't even walk more than a short distance... even with a cane... I was struggling across my parking lot to get my mail and the pain was so bad that I almost fell down... my neighbor saw me and she bought me out a walker with wheels on it and I just want to say that thing has been SO great because it enables a person to actually walk and gradually get you back to walking around at a normal pace...if you're thinking about getting a cane... I would really recommend getting a walker with wheels on it instead.
Omg , that’s what happens when you have a dog. My problem is how to pick up his poop! Once I bend down and pick it up, the pain kicks in! What’s the best way to go down?
@Lenora Coleman You have to get a long poop scooper. If the stick is on the shorter side don't bend over with the stick to pick it up, but lunge at one knee and pick it up with the stick. You'll look weird, but hell it pays off because you're damaging your back each time you bend over while it's trying to heal. The healing takes forever, mine took two years to fully recover.
Make sure you have a well-cushioned athletic shoe, to decrease impact when your heal strikes the ground. Anything that increases impact to your heal, will generate to your lower-back/neck, etc... PAIN. Walking in the grass, (watch for uneven ground/or holes) , walking on a dirt path, sand, or a track will significantly REDUCE your pain. Hope this helps K .
Thanks for your awesome videos you put on your website! When I do pelvic tilting like how you did in this video, it hurts when tilted forward. What does that tell me? I have no problem tilting pelvic before I have back pain. Thanks.
1:17 : If you have pain while walking, dont push through it, we will give you other methods and clarify later in the video Im still waiting guys? Did you forget? My father has severe pain and cant turn himself around in bed, let alone walk. How do you approach situations like this?
You have to take medications , preferably till the pain lowers and he can move around a little, if he has problems with keeping a straight posture at first give it some time and keep walking consistently. Soon it’ll become better . I went through the same thing last year I could hardly turn in my bed without pinching my nerve. This helped a lot to me
Hi. Yes please visit the doctor. They will suggest pain killers. Nerve calmers etc. Slowly it reduces. Then start with exercises. Patience. It takes time for the pain to come down. God bless
Get outside and clean up those yards! With all the up and down and twisting to reach..it’s arguably the most natural way to loosen up those vertebrae! No back cracking once your done!
My L5 is tilted to the left. I've been working with a chiropractor and doing exercises 3x a week. I've recently started walking again on my treadmill. Should I be concerned that my spine starts feeling numb after a while? It doesn't hurt.
Omg! I researched chairs recently for short people...200-475 bucks! I spent 200 on a chair but still added accessories to help be more comfy and ergonomic. I can move these to another chair or vehicle but for a medical coder student, I wish I just could’ve have the $400 chair.
My physical therapist said the worst thing to do is walk as you're exasperating incorrect movement patterns over and over again with every step that probably created the problem in the first place. I find this philosophy that is just the opposite interesting. She said to walk trails without pavement because the earth absorbs shock and not the bodies joints and you also move in different directions having to navigate around roots, sticks, branches, mud, etc.
I was walking with my usual stride. When I shortened my stride, the pain in my leg disappeared! I walk back and forth across my house and use my kitchen counter top to decompress. And what about the good old time walking with a book on your head for posture? JRR Tolkien is doing double duty for me. 😆
If one lives in Mountains where close by is no long flat stretch to walk on, can one simply walk on one spot, moving arms and all? Maybe using a trampoline without jumping? Whats better? Thank you so much
Have you been stopped by the police yet and told to go home? Only the homeless are allowed to walk around in public these days. This is excellent information, however, it really does work. I find assuming (imagining or visualizing) a Steven Segal posture when I walk helps me immensely.
Please help.. yesterday afternoon I started feeling discomfort in my hip joint on my right leg. I went to sleep and couldn’t because no matter how I laid down the pain kept getting worse. Now I can barely walk and have no muscle pain. It’s in the joint but it’s so random, should I go to the hospital ?
Thanks for the video. A little confused: I have pain now I'm trying get rid of. When I walk I feel that pain. I'm hearing that walking is best for sciatica but - you shouldn't walk if you feel pain. Any input on that?
did you guys get better? where I'm at now is laying on my back is great, sitting hurts but I can tolerate it. standing & walking causes unbearable leg spasms/cramping. frustrating!!
I have a damaged right siatic nerve on right side due to herniated disc op gone wrong ..can you walk on the spot to loose weight on your legs and knees and does it help xx
Bill estes I had a back injury at this level and no fracture but the grade I spondy and so difficult. A supplement that has radically helped with pain and inflammation is best price at Costco a 12 mg BioAstin. It’s Hawaiian Astaxanthin. I take one usually daily and really helps ., also Costco sells a Tumeric, black pepper and Boswellia supplement and a separate jus tumeric with black pepper and I use one each of these. My workouts have sadly changed but doable though nothing much now with shutdown and health club closed. I’ve learned though be very careful if free weights. I noticed when working out again after injury that my back didn’t like free weights because not enough back support. I carefully do some weight machines without problem. I loved leg press for years but am very concerned that this machine puts possible compression on injured area. Be very careful. Also never do stuff where you lean back or extend or arch your back. I learned on internet that if you have spondylolisthesis try to do no extensions and never arch your back. So many things. Also I find helpful to not sit on seating that’s too low. I can sit all day at work on a chair with my back straight that is a good height but like park benches are really bad and such. Careful of hamstring machines and exercises. You’ll make it. I’m probably older and can tell you you must be patient and it’s a mind battle so don’t let it depress you. You’ll learn a lot and can help others. It really upset me but I’m doing okay. God bless. One more thing. If you’re at doctor or anyone examine you, do not let them bend you backwards. Refuse this part of exam. I think this made mine worse. Be firm about this with them. I don’t believe it’s necessary.
Yes, I am grade 2 spondy in the same location. See our Playlist for Spondy. I have progressed from limited walking to doing sprint triathlons at age 57. I show my x rays and details on my program. Watch all of them if you want to get max information how I progressed to this level.
Bob & Brad hey I thank you also! I’m around same age and only had for about a year now. I’ll check out your info. Enjoy your channel and have learned a lot!
Hello. I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Walking more than 20-30 minutes will dramatically increase my pain and I will lose mobility. I do push through but after a decade I don’t see it helping. I’m trying to figure out how to walk it 45 minutes
When you have access to a pool, use it. Very low impact, and you can walk in various depths which can change the intensity of your exercise. Tai Chi movements, (which increase both strength and balance for your bones and connective tissues in also a great low-impact exercise, which you can practice in your own home. Many vids right here on RU-vid.
Oh Ehlers Danlos. Honestly there is no winning with ehlers danlos. It's degenerative. Best you can do is manage yourself and your pain. Do the amount of walking you can manage. It doesn't get easier but you do learn different methods to cope.
Your videos have been very helpful in dealing with my foraminal stenosis, pain all the way down to my toes. Progress is very slow for me but walking has been a good gauge. I know you have no control over it but the ads before and during the videos are terrible and sometimes deter me from watching.
Good suggestion ! I think you could really recommend the Nordic walking using skipoles and do this in hills preferably cross country hill walking using ski poles ! Thats will do wonders to deload the spine load
Anders Viking Svensson - Regarding hills, if you have instability in your SI joints, are the last place you need to walk; great for cardio but not so good for back pain. If you have facet joint problems, going uphill won’t be too bad but coming down puts a lot of pressure on the worn joints. Stick to flat surfaces. The ‘poles’ are good as they work the upper body so I’m sure Bob and Brad would approve of those.
Elaine Culbert I have herniated (long time) disc L4/L5 and spinal stenosis almost put me in wheelchair in October last year ! I could walk only 100 feet at a time then must sit down for 5 minutes and then another 100 feet ..and so on ! Decided to switch approach and lifestyle ! Ketogenic diet with intermittent fasting and use skipoles to walk ! At christmas I could walk hills and flat courses for 20.000 feet without sitting ! And today I have skipole-walked hills cross country slopes for 3 hours !!
Bill Joe my pain still to be on my left outer thigh. It has burning sensation for a couple of months and slowly it becomes just numb. Now my numbness shift to left calf when i sit or walk. I am not sure what kind of condition I have? 😖 but i am worried as sometimes I have sharp shooting pain on my left and right side of my hip.
tosue1 I know. It is getting serious as I age and I am not even that old yet. But I guess jt happens to any age. And I feel that if I stretch, it worsens my condition. How weird!
Look up their vids on using the inversion tables. There are several, and let me tell ya... they work in most cases. I gave my brother, (a 65 year old) my inversion table and he claims that it was the only thing that gave him relief.
I was diagnosed with herniated disk. I’ve had two injections but my numb leg and loss of muscle control has gotten so bad I can hardly walk. My steps are jerky and I have to concentrate on each and every step so I don’t hyper extend my knee. I walk like I’m going into hyperthermia. While sitting still my calf and thigh muscles just wiggle uncontrollably. What’s going on does anyone know?
I have a L5-S1 disk herniation. Its excruciating pain to stand up or sit. Excruciating pain in butt down back of leg. Numbness n tingling in bottom of foot. My back alignment is very crooked side to side , right leg n si suspected out. How do I get pain down to begin walking.
Hye i m also getting pain of L5S1 Plz do exercise which ur doctor recommend and in staring avoid 🚶walking. It's been 1.5year to take little pain away. And I m 19y . ☺ happy healthy life. Take care of ur body
@@amanmalik4653 I had a herniated L5-S1 disk had get microdiscectomy. I'm 3 weeks post op and pain is 80% better and now msinly ache n sore. In couple weeks start physical therapy
