How To Know If You Have A Herniated Disc, Piriformis, Hip, or Sciatica Problem Without An MRI!

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Is it a back, butt, hip, sciatica problem? It can be SO confusing and frustrating. Who should you trust, what should you do, and what the heck is going on? This area presents a diagnostic challenge. Possible causes of pain could be herniated discs, spinal stenosis, piriformis syndrome, hip bursitis, glute tendinopathy, high hamstring tendinopathy, sciatica... it's complicated. In this video I walk you through, step by step, a mindmap that helps you put the pieces together and get closer to the cause of your pain. Literally, I let you inside my brain and want to offer you access to this flowchart so that you can finally gain clarity and insight into your problem...
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@drcharliejohnson 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for watching! Want to pinpoint the source of your back, butt, hip, or leg/sciatica pain without needing expensive images or a specialist? 🔥Grab my FREE “Better Than an MRI DIY Diagnostic Guide” here 👉 www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide

@as71318 10 месяцев назад

What if I have pain on both sides at the dimple area on the butt and it's very tender?

@drcharliejohnson 10 месяцев назад

@@as71318 hey! Most likely a back (spine issue) is symptoms are both sides.

@JohannaAckerman-wl1lf 9 месяцев назад

What if pain in back and hips and popping sound in back with certain movements of bodyk

@sofialeiva8669 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the time you on this however i still don't know what ihave... .there are things that I have but others I don't which lead me to an unknown possible dx still😊

@KINDaf 9 месяцев назад

How can we access the flow chart? It's too small for me to see and read and it would be more comprehensive for me to be able to follow along with you if I had the chart in front of me to follow along. Thank you

@femalehuman7074 3 года назад

So, we're all ignoring the staircase to nowhere. Cool, cool.

@jenniferdurfey2358 3 года назад

😂😂😂

@Germatti13489 3 года назад

Female Human I guess his house was made into apartments and that is wild. Maybe someday someone hopes to make the house whole again. 👵

@Julian_LewisDig 3 года назад

I was literally so concerned

@cynthiadianecarey9902 3 года назад

Darn... Once you pointed it out, I can't concentrate on anything he's saying...

@naytanner6222 3 года назад

😂 I know right! So distracting.

@lisacarr13 3 года назад

I find it crazy how little credit physical therapists get. I think they are the MOST receptive to pain complaints. I had an X-ray, mri, exams. And no diag other than having “you have sciatica” finally got orders for PT. Went to the physical therapist and he diagnosed me with a disc injury and started giving me exercises that gave me the first relief I had gotten in almost a month. Still not healed completely but coming from where I WAS, I owe him.. a lot. Worst pain I have ever been in in my life.

@annmarie9040 3 года назад

Yes, I’m going for an MRI next week

@eggedon6112 2 года назад

PT's are the best!!💜

@NansGlobalKitchen 2 года назад

@@annmarie9040 I am terrified of going for an MRI, because I am very clausterphobic and cannot do small enclose areas. I had one done once and passed out. I will do a CT scan over an MRI. I they had other ways to detect your pain and tissues instead of torturing you to go in that machine! Hope you are feeling better.

@Bornindafire 2 года назад

@@NansGlobalKitchen i hope you find a way that helps

@mikearchibald744 Год назад

I had an mri, I loved it, here in canada its like winning the lottery so no fear I'm even going to see an mri until my injury is years old. And mri should be a yearly exercise, as just the cancer angle alone can save so many lives. However, this guy IS a doctor, or I think he said that. Sometimes when I watch these I have a fear that its some guy looking at other youtube videos and jsut making up a name and calling themselves a doctor:) But yeah, so far doctors seem a waste of time. They don't even seem REMOTELY interested in patients usually. Mine is definitely a disc injury, and within a week of starting exercises I'm seeing huge improvements. Got a setback today after driving, I knew I was jinxing it. But I should write a journal to remind myself of the hellish pain I went through for a week not knowing what the hell was going on. Our healthcare industry was useless, I found the best help on youtube. Yeesh. I agree that pain is unbelievable. Painkillers wouldn't even TOUCH it. But exercise and strengthening have me on the way to recovery. But still wish I could get an MRi to at least see what things look like. Heck, many people get saved from cancer from the early detection in an mri.

@c.r.1917 11 месяцев назад

Charlie helped me. I am pain free. I skipped the MRI and cancelled all my orthopedic and neurology appointments. I kept rescheduling, then finally just cancelled them all for good. If you've got pain that keeps coming back for months or years and you think it will never end, it will. Believe me. He is the real deal! Thank you Charlie.

@drcharliejohnson 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for your support! So glad I could help you out!

@BrittKatSlat 9 месяцев назад

Can u describe what was ailing you?

@angiejones3714 9 месяцев назад

Thanks I'm currently undergoing diagnostic testing and imaging originally hurt back caused L-5 disk to budget. 23 years later and all kinds of pain and diminished capabilities suffered finally hope. ❤😅😂😂

@drcharliejohnson 9 месяцев назад

@@angiejones3714 hey! hang in there. Are you interested in some help so that you can naturally resolve this?

@vg1734 4 месяца назад

Where is his office?

@lydieuhh 3 года назад

Thanks for not isolating issues like everyone else because I am thinking intuitively that I have more than one of these simultaneously, which is why it’s so frustrating when docs continuously try to focus on one area of concern while diagnosing one condition at a time only. Like let’s forget how nuanced and interconnected our physiology really is...

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

👊🏼

@dianelively8582 3 года назад

You sound like me and I’m not sure which one I have because I’ve had three back operations and still have a groin pain.

@randomvidz8742 3 года назад

@@dianelively8582 it's so frustrating

@briannab5296 Год назад

lydie .. well said!

@publicserviceannouncement4777 Год назад

That's why I see 3 different chiropractors.😅

@soccerboy21997 2 года назад

Third year PT student here… this mental map and “algorithm” is insanely helpful trying to differentially diagnose this complex anatomical region. Big thanks Boss

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Welcome John! You finished with PT school now? Appreciate you watching!

@kitmarye1891 2 года назад

Dr. Charlie: this is the most comprehensive approach to pain of the back hips buttocks and legs I've ever seen. Thanks, KM

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Kit!

@JoshBender1 2 месяца назад

I've watched dozens of RU-vid videos trying to get to the bottom of my back and hip pain and this is the single most useful video for back pain sufferers, hands down. Insanely good! Thank you so much Dr Charlie for sharing your knowledge in an easy to follow way. Your kindness and generosity change lives for the better every day.

@drcharliejohnson 2 месяца назад

You're welcome Josh! Thanks for watching. Please share with those in need!

@ARNOLDOLOF Год назад

i am a retired General Surgeon. After having treated a lot of patients with back ache, I got it myself. Pain in the right glutae with tingling down the leg similar to what happens when you hit the Ulnar nerve in the elbow. Stretched and stretched with no results. Then I saw your videos and started to reflect. It turned out that my right foot was always in the right outward direction. After correcting this and the pain disappeared. Thanks a lot for your help and very good analytic approach to this problem.

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

thanks for watching! Appreciate you sharing!

@TammyGsings 2 года назад

I REALLY Appreciate the time and effort you have put into understanding the complexities with the human body. I have been looking for someone like you who can possibly help me navigate through my healing process and make my life better. I have been working hard on the inside but now I have to deal with the outside. Being thorough as you have in this video does help especially with people like myself who have such a complex issue. Hoping to talk with you soon. Again, I really appreciate someone who does not seem to be burnt out yet and is very passionate about what they do and is not just rushing me through an appointment and collecting a pay-check. Thank you.

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Hey Tammy! Thanks for watching- happy to help! 👊🏼

@jilldowney7599 Год назад

What a fabulous video! I am a neuroscular therapist and have been practicing for 30 years and This video rocks! My pain has stumped not only myself but my colleagues. Still trying to figure it out. I have not done the tests here yet I am watching it first then I will do the test on the second run through. Thank you!

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Thanks for watching Jill! Be sure to check out my complete DIY Diagnostic Guide as I’ve recently updated it! You can grab it for free here- www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYGuide

@sheilasmith1109 8 месяцев назад

Hi Jill! I have to agree with your comments! Even more, I have to admit that as a practitioner myself, I think we tend to have more complex problems that are total mysteries! It stinks!

@patkanners8799 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!! I have a new left hip. Now my right side hurts, but the pain is a bit different. I need my right side diagnosed this way!

@BeammeupSpotty 3 года назад

Thanks. very helpful, easy to follow and comprehensive!!!

@jrvisions 3 года назад

This was extremely helpful, thank you!

@1953Spock 3 года назад

I genuinely appreciate what you are doing to help people.

@EmmaLou8424 3 года назад

I wish i had this video years ago. Now I've got a good idea about what my issue is. THANK YOU for making this information free. It's going to help so many people 🙏🙏

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

No problem glad I could help you 👊🏼

@cristinegeorge7785 6 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for doing this video. It is so helpful to see the possibilities! I’m hoping I can hone in and take care of it once and for all

@marlak4253 3 года назад

Thank you Dr. Charlie!! Great useful video!!

@suzanneevans4157 2 года назад

Absolutely brilliant. So good of you to do such a comprehensive assessment video x

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Thanks Suzanne! So glad you enjoyed it! Also, I believe you're registered for my workshop- hope you love it too!

@extralolz1476 Год назад

Finally I now know it’s a upper hamstring problem. Thank you so much for this detailed video. Im keeping it safe to help my friends and colleagues 👏🏻

@zpto12345 2 года назад

Best video... truely clarifies this highly complex issue

@nievels 3 года назад

Excelente explanation! Thanks. It helps me to really spot where my pain is coming from and that definitely should ask for help.

@MissIdolize 3 года назад

Thank you Dr. Charlie. Excellent, in depth explanation of all the possibilities involved! You are so right about wading thru various videos which although helpful, have still left me unsure about what exactly is causing the problem and what is it called! Based on my follow-along while watching your video, it seems likely I have piriformis, poss caused by herniated disc. However, I plan to watch it again, following your 'walk-through' step by step just to make sure. I really appreciate the work you put into this video. It is quite unique.

@emuliaka 3 года назад

amazing video.... great job on the chart... seldom we see so many information projected that well! THANK YOU

@beingfree7551 2 года назад

Thank you. Very informative and helpful.

@user-is9mi1dm4z Год назад

I have been searching for a comprehensive video like this, thanks for the excellent work! Most videos only talk a syndrome or another, which does not give a big picture. I am seeing my physio, but everyone should do their own research, this video really helps.

@ritsp1291 3 года назад

I am sharing this with everyone I know! Amazing CHARLIE!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Thanks Rits P! Appreciate you spreading the word and helping me help others! Charlie

@RhetoricalMuse 3 года назад

I agree. Anyone asks - I am directing them here.

@zamisingh2594 2 года назад

Thank you so very much Dr Johnson This is very educational and informative 🙏

@triciamorris1701 4 месяца назад

Thank you! You are a wealth of knowledge and skilled in sharing it. I appreciate the time you took to walk us through the “mind flow”!

@michellechoquet1964 2 года назад

TY TY TY for addressing of these issues! Exactly what I need! God bless you ☺️

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

You’re welcome michelle! Thanks for watching. Let me know if ya have questions or need help 👊🏼

@vanessadacascos6107 3 года назад

Where do those stairs lead up to, sir?! 😳

@aaronbales9815 Год назад

My first thought as well!

@POLYLIVING 7 месяцев назад

😂

@mmansour5040 3 года назад

Your content helps so much. Thank you

@MB-ji7ex 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this! This was helpful

@jacksonalicia1980 3 года назад

Finally ! Been searching for over six months for answers. Thank you so much for the clarity 😍🤩

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

No problem Alicia! Let me know if I can help in any other way 👊🏼 Dr C

@jacksonalicia1980 3 года назад

@@drcharliejohnson I asked a question related to cushion for the car on another video. Thank you for your time and response. I went to Dr. Charlie school today 🤣😍

@annas4376 2 года назад

Absolutely awesome video. Didn't get anywhere near as much of an understanding of these issues or what my problem might be after seeing two physios and two doctors. I am so glad I found this resource, thank you.

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Glad I could help Anna! 👍👊🏼. Let me know if you need help or have any questions. Dr Charlie

@qigong_journey Год назад

Thank you so much. Very helpful video.

@pallieishak2591 3 месяца назад

thanks Dr Charles for one of the most informative video i have seen. Can you share a few exercises for sciatica.

@willyd.pgapro 2 года назад

Dr. Charlie. This is a great video to help self diagnose or at least start to understand what the heck is going on in the back, hips, legs, and buttocks. I used it to help understand what could be wrong with my right side. I recently fell about a month ago. I missed the last stair going out of my house and put all the weight onto my right foot, turned the ankle inward and then fell. I had a mild sprain but after that I started to feel so much pain in my lower back, near my s1-s3 area. Thought I broke my back, and was very stiff for a week. That pain went away and then all of a sudden I started to feel excruciating pain down my right side into my calf. Pain was radiating so bad that I could not even put my socks on in the morning. I did some stretching, and I continue to due so, but the pain is still there. Agonizing just to get out of bed. So, here is where I am at now: I have Zero (0) pain in my back, none but my buttock is on fire. I did the leg raise test and nope, couldn't even straighten the leg. I did the Figure Four stretch for groin and that was fine as I don't have any pain there but I tested it anyway to see. Tests results were very symmetrical on both sides, maybe a bit loose on the painful side. So I can put socks on again but not how I used to. Upon reading some more, it looks as though it could be the Piriformis that is causing the problems. Thanks again for this very informative video.

@francesmacheda5065 Год назад

This video should be part of every doctors training or at least used as a refresher. I now have a better understanding of what is going on with my body and what my doctors have been doing in my exams. I feel I can now ask better questions to help guide the doctor to a resolution of my issues. Great video!!

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Hey Frances! Just seeing this now! Thanks for watching (and look forward to chatting in the near future!)

@katherinep.4823 3 года назад

Yet another awesome Dr. Charlie. The chart is incredible! Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I am so grateful for these videos!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

glad you liked it and are finding it helpful!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Kat!! Thanks so much for watching and for your support (as always) 👊🏼. More to come! Stay tuned 👍

@alfredvincent13825 3 года назад

Great detailed explanation.

@sangeetharadhakrishnan7064 8 месяцев назад

Finally I got wat I was searching for...I always thought why don't PPL put everything together instead of making it more complicated...thank u.....hats off for your hardwork.....

@drcharliejohnson 8 месяцев назад

Thanks a million for your feedback. Appreciate you watching. Please share and let me know if ya have specific questions. Dr Charlie 👊🏼

@ahsanyarkhan3775 3 года назад

Best diagnostic video for Low Back!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Dr. C

@sm14852 3 месяца назад

Dr. Oh my goodness! This video is now in my top 5 medically related videos of all time! Thank you so much! Question: Do you have a video and flow chart for the cervical spine and mid back area?

@aletshoobert7655 6 месяцев назад

Dr Charley you are our hero ,thank you so much for al your time, you're a star

@Ceelxaar 3 года назад

Woow this video actually described exactly what I have been suffering for the last 5 weeks. So what I have is spinal stenosis. How bad is it ?😳😳😳 I haven't been to work for 5 weeks

@ronenwolfman 3 года назад

Wow. This was the most educating video I've seen. Still not 100% sure if I have a herniated/bulging disk or SI joint issue, but will keep researching. Thanks so much!!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Thanks Ronen! Glad it was helpful! If you have both lower back pain and pain in the SI Joint region- then most likely the lower back (disc or other) as it is UPSTREAM or (in other words) the SI Joint is DOWNSTREAM. In the presence of a back problem the SI Joint is likely to be sensitive and hurt. In the presence of a back issue- the SI Joint tests/story will be FALSE positives. Make sense? SI joint will be one sided- no central back pain- in the location shown on the flowchart/in the video- right on the boney bump/dimple area. Hope this helps. Dr. C

@lydieuhh 3 года назад

@@drcharliejohnson that’s what I have! Non central pain but seems to be more on the right side especially pointy dimple area. X ray showed hips are uneven and disc near L5 is smaller. So now dealing with SI, bursitis pain, and pinched nerve sensations

@kateboo4013 2 года назад

This was helpful, I have sciatica and maybe some hip bursitis. Thank you 😊

@dianah6254 2 года назад

Great video and clear flowchart. Thank you!

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Hey Diana! Thanks a million for your comment and for watching... appreciate your feedback.. I'm revamping the flowchart, and creating into a more clearcut and expanded version that I'm calling "Better Than An MRI DIY Diagnostic Guide" Would you be interested in a free copy of it once I finish (hoping to finish this week)?! If not, that's cool, but figured I'd ask. Reply back and let me know! Thanks! Dr. Charlie

@Bagabonda 3 года назад

Wonderful video. I'm 62, and I might have more than one thing going on. Thank you for adding some clarity to the confusing situation!

@randomvidz8742 3 года назад

Im 120

@Lugnut64052 5 месяцев назад

I'm 64, and thinking I may have a blend of issues going on too. Yes, great video. Thank you, Dr. Charlie.

@sparkyjerred419 3 года назад

What's the story on the stairs that lead to the ceiling in the background?

@JohnHarryShaun Год назад

Fantastic detail, just what I’ve been looking for 👍🏼👍🏼

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Cool shaun! thanks

@a.phillips6892 2 года назад

You are brilliant! You have helped me immensely. I’ve been in a sea of misinformation/ treatment. I have SI joint problems, and can finally settle on that diagnosis thanks to you! Hopefully can heal from this now. Your info is SO valuable.

@susan9188 Год назад

This video is great isn't it? That's my issue too, left SI joint. I dread going to bed because I can't find any position comfortable and if you twist around it just makes the rest of your back out of alignment. I'd like a good night's sleep. Good luck.

@a.phillips6892 Год назад

@@susan9188 Yes, it’s true. I can’t lay flat on my back at all. Very frustrating! Good luck to you as well!

@aewutube Год назад

Have you found a treatment that has helped your SI problem?

@a.phillips6892 Год назад

@@aewutube No. Gave up on PT. I recently tried assisted stretching. This seemed to really help the first 2 visits, and I really like it. I’m flexible, but they push you to your limit. Unfortunately, it has not solved my s.i. problems. Shiatsu massage feels great, also, but no cure. I’m pretty much resigned. I would like to try PRP injection, but so far it has not been offered to me. I believe the advanced stretching got blood flow into the area, hence the pain relief.

@bestekamali1416 3 года назад

you made a nerd who wants to know every possible explanation very happy, thank you! What if someone's complaints are all of the above from the groin up plus psoas? can a herniated disc cause all that, including a swollen and vey tender hip bursitis?

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Hey Beste - Glad I could teach you a few things. Yeah, absolutely. This funky symptom pattern can occur with a problem "up stream". You mentioned herniated disc...a disc and structures in the area can cause referred pain to all of these areas. Make sense? Dr. C

@amityenci391 10 месяцев назад

That was the best and most helpful video. Thank you for taking the time to do this. It was very much appreciated.

@drcharliejohnson 10 месяцев назад

❤️👍 thanks for watching!

@seekinghappy9355 7 месяцев назад

This video is amazing and just what I needed!!! Thank you so much for making this!!!

@drcharliejohnson 7 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful. Let me know if ya have questions or need help 👊🏼

@jillhitchcock7936 3 года назад

Fabulous Charlie! Thank you so much for sharing this information for free. I, like a lot of people on here, have been chasing my tail around (literally!) trying to self-diagnose deep glute pain. I finally had a lower back x-ray taken last week (after my back started to make a sickening clunking sound), which clearly shows a severe L4/L5 stenosis. By the way, your map is spot on! I now know my problem is upstream and to keep concentrating there for a resolution to the pain. Unfortunately I've spent the past four months or more (and a stack of money) consulting a wide range of therapists none of whom identified the stenosis, but just drilled in to the deep glutes and piriformis to 'release them'. I now realise that any piriformis pain is either referred from upstream or my poor piriformis is becoming hypertonic due to having to support a dysfunctional spine and/or pelvis or both. I have work to do! PS Do you ever come to the UK?

@nicolereilly6385 Год назад

Yes!! Just what I was looking for. I will rewatch and do all the tests. Not much luck at Kaiser or either chiropractor. They both did the hip distraction adjustment which I feel made things worse and gave me new sciatica pain. Dealing with pain on and off 2 years after groin pain from rebounder then was told I had a strained patella with some knee clicking. Def hard to put on socks! Magnesium, baking soda bath helped relieve some pain.

@thebreen25 8 месяцев назад

hi i just wanted to respond to your comment as I have had chronic pain in multiple areas hip/butt/leg/groin for 2 years since using mini trampoline also! this vid helped me understand i do have multiple issues. im in agony if i do anything more than gentle walking.

@ahgirl1613 2 года назад

Your explanations are thorough and are a "cut above the others". I'm sure anyone who watches this should be able to make a perfect self diagnosis. This has helped my grandaughter. I rate this 100 plus percent. Very clear and simple for anyone who is not in the medical field to comprehend. Thank you.

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Thanks a million 👊🏼. Glad you found it helpful. Let me know if you need more clarity on anything 👍 Dr Charlie

@jorgemaese360 8 дней назад

Thanks to you but i am canceling my PT appt. Keep up your work and i wish you health and prosperity. ❤

@ebrono26 3 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to make this incredibly informative video.

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Sure thing! 👊🏼

@warrenalbert7922 Год назад

This was an excellent, clear way to help people guide themselves and their health care provider to determine what is causing their pain. I’m a failure analysis engineer and we use ishakawa diagrams to rule in and rule out causes for issues. I absolutely loved this. I recently started having specific left side lower back pain and now I can use this knowledge to better guide a diagnosis. Thank you!

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Warren! Awesome man- appreciate the feedback! Glad it was useful... What are you doing to treat your back?

@warrenalbert7922 Год назад

@@drcharliejohnson Right now I’m waiting to see an orthopedic but using your info I think my L4/L5 is herniated. I find peace in fetal position, using tens unit with OTC NSAIDS

@warrenalbert7922 Год назад

I also have visited my Chiropractor 3x. I would appreciate any videos or info you may have put together for referencing in the meantime. Thanks again for sharing your gift of knowledge with us!

@chandlerp206 3 года назад

How should I go about with healing a herniated disk? I’ve been dealing with it for almost a year and I’ve seem to have hit a plateau. Great video by the way, definitely the best help I’ve had.

@mikearchibald744 Год назад

Have you had x rays, mri's or any other tests? If you've been doign the strengthening exercises and are still having issues you should get a good look at it and see if surgical solutions like a microdiscectomy are necessary.

@Unitedwestand17 2 месяца назад

This has been such amazing info!! Greatly detailed!! Thank you❤

@drcharliejohnson 2 месяца назад

You're welcome Crystal! Glad I could help and that you found it valuable. Let me know if you have any questions or if you need help (I consult with folks worldwide). Hang in there! Dr. Charlie

@backtoyoga2189 Год назад

This is sooo informative! Thank you for your time and effort! ❤❤❤❤

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Welcome! thanks for watching!!!

@troycrook1649 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to put together such a comprehensive video. I had hearniiatd disc surgery earlier this year and am still suffering very stiff and at times sore lower back, though sciatica is thankfully pretty much gone- though the sciatica leg raise test tells me it is still there a little. This video and your others are helpful and explained clearly. Thaks again.

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Sure thing Troy happy to help. Working on an updated version of this (printable) and with even more detail for people like you 👍 Do you have any questions for me? Dr charlie

@troycrook1649 2 года назад

@@drcharliejohnson That's great to hear. I will subscribe and foolow your videos with interest. What took me to searching videos is yesterday during a very easy light run I have appeared to pull my hamstring, but read it could be related to sciatica nerve. It is sore today but more stiff than anything. I can walk okay but definately not run. Will continue to work on strengthening my piriformis as using the test for this both sides had similar flex. Thanks again

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

@@troycrook1649 sounds good. Yup- sounds like sciatic nerve issue resurfacing to me. Avoid stretching irritated nerve for time being and let me know if you have any questions along the way 👍. Thanks for subscribing. 👊🏼 stay well and enjoy your weekend wherever you are!

@troycrook1649 2 года назад

What are your thoughts around foam rollers to get rid of knots in tight/sore muscles?

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Shoot. Sorry Troy didn’t see this. I do NOT recommend them as they usually just aggravate an already aggravated nerve! If you want to use it- I’d recommend doing it somewhere other than the immediate area of pain. Make sense?

@candamorgan 3 года назад

This is great and and thanks for the flowchart. I’m 3 days post L4/5 microdiscectomy and this video is spot on from the long journey i’ve had to get here.

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Hoping for a speedy recovery. Thanks for your feedback and thanks for watching. Glad I can help. Let me know if you have any questions. Dr. Charlie

@loungydoc 2 года назад

Could you describe your journey? Did you have a lateral shift of upper body vs lower body? What did MRI show? Did you do PT before surgery and was surgery the best thing for relief? Thanks I’m advance

@candamorgan 2 года назад

@@loungydoc No luckily i did not have lateral shift, though i have seen others who did and also benefitted from microdiscectomy. Yes to PT and every other conservative treatment prior to surgery that was available to me - i just couldn't live with the pain i was in, so am hugely sympathetic towards anyone suffering. There is a fantastic subreddit r/Sciatica if you haven't come across it already.

@loungydoc 2 года назад

@@candamorgan so the surgery was major success for you?

@candamorgan 2 года назад

@@loungydoc Yes, i am 10/11 months post-op now and have my life back. An occasional feeling of nerve pain on my affected side comes up every so often, but much much milder than it was pre-surgery.

@reneedebruin6236 Год назад

Excellent logical presentation of great information! Thank you!

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Thanks for watching Renee! Glad you liked it! 👊🏼

@terrymcfarland809 2 года назад

Excellent!!!!! Best video I've seen regarding how to help diagnosis these conditions.

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Hey Terry! Thanks for watching- that was the goal! Appreciate the feedback, and be sure to grab a free copy of my DIY Diagnostic Guide if you haven't already (perhaps you could share it with someone who needs it?!) ➡️ www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/DIYguide

@elimay1966 3 года назад

I have been suffering for a few months now and this video is the only one I have found that explains it perfectly in layman’s terms 👏🏼 Thank You SO Much! I have an MRI scheduled for tomorrow morning as I have gone through physical therapy and it has only gotten more painful. I’m think it is a hip arthritis issues now, I am 54 year old female, highly active in gym 6-7 days a week for an hour minimum each visit. I hope the MRI will show signs of hip arthritis so as to better determine a treatment regimen. Again, thank you so much for that video 👍🏼

@briannab5296 Год назад

How on earth can you work out for an hour 5-6 days a week with hip arthritis?? You are actually working out too often also. Every other day is what is recomended because the muscles and such have to have a day of rest. Exercising tears the fibers and the in between rest days the body heals & grows stronger. The schedule you are on is what hardcore body builders do, not everyday people, and it 'catches up' with them eventually too. . . . No wonder you have arthritis symptoms!

@spookycat99 Год назад

Oh are my hero! This flow chart is the bomb! I can follow easily and determined that I must have pulled or injured my high hamstring from all over stretching! Thank you a million times. I still cant put pressure on the leg but at least I'm not freaking out thinking that I blew my disc out!

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Awesome Sherrie ❤️🔥💪🏻👊🏼

@paulhughes7079 Год назад

Sherrie. Do you have a copy of the flow chart? Unfortunately the link to it isn’t working….

@Diane-jq4or 7 месяцев назад

Really excellent information! Fantastic guide, thank you!

@drcharliejohnson 7 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching Diane! Let me know if ya need clarity on anything specific!

@AnaFB9696 6 месяцев назад

This was the most enlightened video i've ever seen. Been experiencing pain in the but along the leg down to the toe. My doctor said it was periform, but i've also pain in he lower back.

@theresemcclenahan2063 Год назад

I noticed the staircase to nowhere too. LOL

@76Pou Год назад

I have it all! RA at age five, scoliosis at age six. Turns out I was born with EDS with a score of 9/9. I am hyper mobile, especially on my left side, and tend to tear. I have developed dysautonomias such as POTS, and a ton of issues come along with that! It an absolute rabbit hole!! 🐇🕳️

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Sorry to hear! no fun. What are you currently doing for treatment?

@Dr.RasheleShoun 2 месяца назад

This is an amazing presentation!! Thanks for creating it!! Really really well done!!

@drcharliejohnson 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked it! Appreciate you watching! Any specific questions for me?!

@Dr.RasheleShoun 2 месяца назад

@@drcharliejohnson I can’t think of anything specific. I was more just interested in the general knowledge because I’ve seen a lot of my older family members dealing with the content you presented. I love every detail you put in your flow chart for diagnosis! I’m just extremely impressed! If I or others I know have questions, I’ll absolutely refer them here though! Thanks a bunch for your response! ❤️

@sheilacostello3205 3 года назад

Awesome video. You hit my pain exactly which is the periformas & stinging/tingling pain. I Also get inverted muscle spasms on my right side of my right thigh. Now what should I do. I've been going on & off to physical therapist & doing what they tell me at home for 3 yrs but still in pain.

@spindleblood 11 месяцев назад

Holy shit, as a Systems Engineer, I really appreciate the flowchart approach. 😂

@drcharliejohnson 11 месяцев назад

Hey! Thanks a million for watching... glad you found it useful. Let me know if ya have any specific questions!

@spindleblood 11 месяцев назад

@@drcharliejohnson one question after I downloaded the guide.... Why no mention of hip dysplasia? Also would it be heinous if I still got an MRI? I'm worried my SI is subluxated. I didn't see subluxation or dislocation on the flowchart either so is that when it's ok to get imaging?

@spindleblood 7 месяцев назад

@@drcharliejohnsonended up getting the MRI anyway 🤷‍♀️ 😅 confirmed what I was suspecting... Annular tear in L5-S1 but at least no herniation so I'm glad I got the MRI because it gave me peace of mind. ❤

@carolrobinson9642 3 года назад

I have been to the chiropractor, took a somatic movement course, and watched DOZENS of videos trying to figure out my butt and leg pain. FINALLY....this video helped to explain it! Now I know NOT to do piriformis stretches but to do contractions instead. I feel like I’m on the road to recovery. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!❤️❤️❤️

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Awesome Carol! So glad I could help you 👊🏼 Let me know if you need anything else 👍 Dr C

@Tonyjordanusa1 3 года назад

Great education and help with self diagnosis. Thank you very much!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

You got it, Tony!

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Hey Tony! So glad you found it valuable- thanks for the feedback 👊🏼

@alejandrolanda-rodriguez5813 8 месяцев назад

Great stuff!! 🙏🏼💯Thanks for sharing the info…. Recently dealing with piriformis muscle issues and learning all about it…

@drcharliejohnson 8 месяцев назад

You’re welcome! Let me know if ya need help or have questions 👍

@jkm6112 3 года назад

Hi. I only have pain in my LEFT butt and hip. It hurts whether I sit, lie, stand, walk. Walking hurts the most. I don't seem to fit in Any of these categories. But, my right leg gets tingling and numbness.

@jillhitchcock7936 3 года назад

I have all your symptoms and was confused too! It was only after doing A LOT of hip and glute loosening exercises that my back started to 'clunk'. Not click, not grate, but CLUNK so bad that I got a x-ray which showed a chronic spinal stenosis at L4/L5. Shocking! It's so bad that the vertebrae have touched together on one side (hence the bone clunking) and the disc is bulging out the other side (hence the referred sciatic nerve pain). My point is that I felt NO pain in my lower back; I just have chronic piriformis syndrome type pain, and then an occasionalmonths

@lambert8915 Год назад

So glad Post Malone became a PT, now hes Pre Injury Malone

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

HAHA!

@POLYLIVING 7 месяцев назад

😂 y’all need to stop with all the great jokes here. Im trying to focus on this amazing information

@gianlonewolf9234 7 месяцев назад

wahahaha

@sandeewarzabluk9938 Год назад

You are brilliant! Sooooo happy that you are guiding my daughter.

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Hey Sandee! thanks so much for watching! Glad I've been able to help her! She's awesome!

@sumaiyakhan9368 Год назад

I have severe backpain,left hip,left leg... L4L5 n S1 disc bulge n herniation...but doctors don't believe me that I have extreme pain saying your discs are not compressing your nerves....i have headache in left side... they say you have fibromyalgia n it's psychological....but I can't stand for half an hour...not walk for 15 minutes...if I do any activity my pain increases.. thank you for letting me know I have sciatica... thank you from India 🌹

@selasun4 Год назад

I'm so glad your video came into my feed today 😊 I've been having back and hip problems for 2 years now, saw the physiotherapist for 10 months but didn't help much, saw a chiro that seemed to make my pain worse. The only relief l got was from medication, tens machine, hot and cold packs, and massage but the pain is much worse now, pain in the butt, and hip, going down the leg, knee pain and sometimes weakness, tingling, and numbness in my legs. I saw a hip specialist and he said it seemed to be a nerve problem in the back, suggested an MRI but I'm still on the waiting list for that and now l can hardly walk. I'm only able to go to work because of the pain meds l have to take everyday but even that is not working so well anymore. I'm at my wits end. What else can l do? Any advice would be appreciated 🙏 Thank you so much Dr Charlie 🙏🙏🙏

@vv7299 Год назад

Kratom will help with pain

@shazzymapatazzie3117 11 месяцев назад

What is Kraton? Could you please share some information about it?

@eagrinstead1 11 месяцев назад

I don't know if this helps with pain. I see ppl addicted to opiates trying to kratom for to get off and manage withdraw. They are always talking about getting it at a smoke shop.

@dexterne 5 месяцев назад

Have you tried spinal traction? Specifically an inversion table? I have a herniated L4-L5 (MRI just confirmed) the thing is that my symptoms started as leg pain just above the knee with no associated back pain (though I do have a history of recurring back pain with year+ symptom free periods). For 6 months it was just leg pain after sitting for a few hours and the only reliable way to get relief was to take a long walk. That would reset me but I would get symptoms again after sitting. Every damn day. Doc started treating for piriformis with steroids and in about three days it went to crippling pain in my back. Another injection, then bed rest for a week and it went to excruciating pain in my shin. Finally got the MRI and heavy meds, it was looking bleak. What works for me now is inversion table (5min at 45deg), then straight into a lumbar support belt. I can stand or sit for hours, but I do inversion 3-5x per day. In bed putting pillows under my knees is key to sleeping though the night. I'm still on hydrocodone and gabapentin but I'm able to work and sleep now. Trying to get a surgical consult, and back to physical therapy. Hopefully on my way back towards normalcy.

@Emma-pl9gt 7 месяцев назад

Hi Charlie! I'm about 25 mins in to this video and have just done the figure of 4 test. After this, I have a burning pain in the glute of the bad side. I've been diagnosed with hip impingement (2 years ago) but also have symptoms of an SI joint issue. Hence, I'm so confused. I also have a knee issue (other side) 10 years post surgery but arthritic. I get the pinching on the bad side in my groin/inner thigh, when I bend or lean. And sometimes, randomly, I cannot weight bear on this side. It suddenly seizes up and it's excruciating. I also cannot walk around the house bare footed, as this pulls on it. I always need shoes on so that I feel aligned, and not asthough I'm leaning slightly backwards. Does this sound like hip impingement to you? Any thoughts??? I'd be eternally, forever gratefully 🙏

@drcharliejohnson 7 месяцев назад

Hey Emma- sounds hip joint related to me. And chances are hip joint issue is causing referred pain/symptoms to the buttock/SI joint region.

@Tonisuperfly 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for asking this question. This is exactly what my mother experiences. No idea what to do about it.

@drcharliejohnson 7 месяцев назад

@@Tonisuperfly 👍 let me know if ya have other questions or your mother needs help 👊🏼

@sashstaging 4 месяца назад

Great video! Thanks for being so thorough and explaining things in detail. It helps when trying to self diagnose when you can’t go back-and-forth with questions, face-to-face. I really appreciate your stance on healing through exercise and disciplined body work versus defaulting to drugs or surgery. I also believe that’s the next route the majority of the time. Thanks for your expertise. What state do you work out of?

@joannepark9159 10 месяцев назад

Yes. Thank you for your dedication to inform us. Great video. Thank you.

@drcharliejohnson 10 месяцев назад

Hey Joanne! You're welcome- glad you found it valuable! Let me know if ya have any questions or need help! Dr. Charlie

@vcash1112 Год назад

What about the QL muscle? Nobody ever brings it up and it's one of the major issues for back issues,,,

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Hey! What about it? And what makes you say it’s one of the major issues for back pain?

@vcash1112 Год назад

@@drcharliejohnsonBased on my experience it's a muscle that most of the time doesn't need to be strengthened and if it becomes tight or out of balance it can compress nerves in the lumbar region. It can mimic other issues. I just don't see enough PT's talking about it....🤷

@LEGENDofBEANY 3 года назад

I really enjoyed this. Wish you were in my state you’d have a new client.

@drcharliejohnson 3 года назад

Hey! Thanks for watching. If you’d like to chat with me directly (virtually) feel free to visit www.calldrc.com and select a time to chat that works for you 👊🏼

@LEGENDofBEANY 3 года назад

@@drcharliejohnson 🙏

@ryliegardner3680 3 месяца назад

Brilliant video! ❤thank you

@1truthse3ker 3 месяца назад

So grateful I found you!!!!

@suzzyy8669 3 года назад

My right butt hurts when I’m seating and my but bone like tailbone area hurts as well when I sit and when I lay down....

@neumichel 2 года назад

Thanks Charlie. I'm 53 yo and was diagnosed with a decent herniation at L4/L5. However I good range of motion that you describe with flexion and extension. I have no numbness or tingling. Yet I have constant SI/hip/buttock pain. I've been going to a PT who is trying to get me to mobilize my SI joint and hips. Since I still have the constant pelvic area pain (on SI, down the hip and into the buttock...bilaterally sometimes, sometimes not) and its been nine months, do you think its time to go back to the physiatrist (perhaps get a 3rd round of injections?)

@PaddyAU 9 месяцев назад

Mate check into your SIJ ligaments- they could be the problem. They are lax and can’t hold the SIJ in place thus other muscles spasm to stabilise around the area. You need an ultra sound on the ligament. If ultra sound shows damage to the ligaments go and get prp injections to heal the ligaments

@user-zd8os4wr7d 8 месяцев назад

Prolotherapy and PRP

@neumichel 8 месяцев назад

@@user-zd8os4wr7d see my reply above....just move.

@views8962 2 года назад

This is how you show true mastery! Thanks Charlie for this very helpful document.

@drcharliejohnson Год назад

Welcome! thx for watching!

@mayrose1153 7 дней назад

Wonderful explanation. Thank you very much

@drcharliejohnson 7 дней назад

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching. Let me know if you need any help or have specific questions 👍

@amazinggrace5503 3 года назад

I've seen and felt all these types of pain actually go away by becoming wheat free and going on a low carb diet with intermittent fasting.

@lmeredeemed5043 3 года назад

How did you learn about going wheat-free and low card diet with intermittent fasting?

@drcharliejohnson 2 года назад

Grab my FREE “Better Than an MRI DIY Diagnostic Guide” here: www.drcharliejohnsonpt.com/diyguide Thanks so much for watching! My NEW & IMPROVED guide is ready! Want to pinpoint the source of your back, butt, hip, or leg/sciatica pain using simple self movement tests & a step-by-step approach without needing expensive images or a specialist? Check out THE Guide by downloading it above☝️

@dianah6254 2 года назад

Thanks! The guide is awesome but it turned out I have a lymphoma tumor encasing L5 to S2 left nerve roots that was the problem. Not to scare anyone...

@brendapcmt 2 года назад

@@dianah6254 oh.. ohhh no! Ok.. I’m scared! Bless you 🙏🏼

@johnmeiklejohn5470 Год назад

Impressed with your guide. Still in the dark re my problem though. Physio is too. Right leg too painful to walk on after 25 yds. Pain starts in butt. Stop, touch toes, wait a few seconds - gone - for next 25 yds! Only pain source that stays is the excrutiating ball deep inside butt - tennis ball exercise 😱

@johnmeiklejohn5470 Год назад

Ought to have confessed. I have one hip higher than the other. I reduced the pain by putting multiple insoles into the lower ( pain side) shoe! Not cured, but sciatic pain has disappeared!