You seem to be covering ALL of the issues that I've been experiencing. I'm learning so much from you! Thank you for making things so easy to understand, and fun to follow along.
Well, this exactly nailed it. Thanks, Doc! Struggled with this more than a decade...always felt better by morning. Now I know what I did and why it hurt...and how to fix it. Sure didn't hurt watching you walk thru all of it, either. Smart and stunning - you're amazing!
I have the same problem shooting pains then it goes away then it comes back could not go toilet sleeping was very bad hopefully I'll try this method out Thank you
I think you might be psychic. Your last few videos have addressed exactly what has been bothering me lately (hip flexors and lower back). Thanks so much for the help!
You have a great way in demonstrating with the tennis ball, the spine skeleton and the markings on your back. You know your stuff doctor Ennis. Thank you for going the extra mile; most videos won’t do that. 👌
Perfect timing... I get this from riding my bike for hours at a time in a hunched over position... tilting my pelvis forward from the tight hip flexors... and referring into the lower back... Thanks!
Thank you Dr. Ennis. Your description of the muscle location and sensation matched my symptoms, and sure enough the tennis ball release & stretching has helped. Others had targeted my butt and hamstring from the referred pain, but this nailed it for me. :)
I actually went to two different hospitals thinking I had liver or kidney pain. I been having the pain ongoing for 6 months. They did X-ray, cat scan, blood and urine tests. Found nothing and everything looked good. Was told it possible is a back muscle.
i was a bodyworker and did a lot of hot yoga. went though some years doing intense caretaking and not taking care of myself… leading to this intense pain. tried all kinds of things to release it with no avail. your coaching did the trick! and given the pain I was in, you made the process fun with your upbeat attitude and humor. thank you! thank you!
Just simply : I love watching you! You are sooooo sweet.I am 88 old ( young !) grandma and I am enjoying your exercises and with your encouragement I am moving the way you showing your exercises. Wishing you all the best! ♥️🇭🇷🇨🇦
I think you nailed it. Using an item to roll my back across made the painful twitches in my back go away, in less than 10 minutes! I lift frequently at work and I'm short. I often use my back when I shouldn't.
This illustration is mind blowing. I hope to use this technique. Most videos it's attire that's covered over or tights that don't show clearly. Your is perfect clear to see the muscle and wear to place the ball for my back. The back is the most important of my leg pain. This is great will leave a good comment once I find relief
This appears to be exactly the source of my pain. I'm 65, retired and love to golf. Unfortunately & apparently, my playing and/or practicing 5-6 days a week may have triggered the discomfort I am having. So severe in fact, I had a difficult time walking for a couple of days. My question is, how many reps of these stretches do you recommend? Thanks in advance. New sub for you.
this worked quite well. will keep doing it for few days. Your sciatica video absolutely changed my life.. 30+ years of chiropractors and pills replaced by a few stretches three or four times a week. thank you
Going to try that out right now ,been suffering in this area for a while since I hurt it in march ,hasn't stopped me training though ,keep on moving 😂 thank you for the information
Best video I have found - so thanks. Just my problem. Golf and tennis the issue - trying to be a 20 year-old with 63 yo body that has spent most of the time in an office and car! Sleeping on a tennis ball/small bean bad to compress the painful area works for me otherwise no sleep.
I use a roller to target “my” spot. Little gentler than the tennis ball to start off with. It is a terrible area to relax, especially since I’ve had spinal fusion L5-S1. It does affect my buttock, piriformis, adductors Massage helps or kneeling /sitting on my knees and trying to move my arm, sideways to the floor targets it also
OMG! I think you solved my back aching problem! Here I thought I had a herniated disc. But your explanation was exactly what I was having. I do sit slouch to one side when I sit. And I do sleep on one side all the time. And I also had an ACL replacement a few years back and I was carrying all my weight on that side. Thank you doctor for everything that you do.🙂⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🙂
@@drkristieennis The pain was so deep and bad enough that it almost felt like it was my kidney. Now it is totally gone first time in months! Thx sooo much!
Love your videos. Especially this one as I have that pain right now. Thanks for what you do. I do have a friendly photography suggestion though. It's more pleasing if the photographer puts your head near the top of the frame as opposed to the center. No sense having a great shot of the wall above you while cutting off the lower part of your body. For more info search the photography rule of thirds.
@@L2PWarrioR the tennis ball on the wall typically works as a starting point for my patients in significant pain. If pain is severe, it would be a good idea to have it checked out by someone that can see you in person.
Right by back by bottom rib deep in there I feel it sometimes aside from right on lower spinal column which I assume is from disc protruding (if that's even problem lol) that's the only time I feel it now since the sciatica exercises got rid of everything else, been waiting for this thanks Doc
Great exercises Kristie I do get lower back pain sometimes so good exercises for me as I am on a computer a lot with work. I have used a tennis ball but I have used a massage gun on that spot and it works a treat. Many Thanks x
You are welcome! Our office lives make it very tough on our bodies! Check out this video too: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-M8Ip7Huy0uE.html
Jeez I am in agony. Ill keep working on it. I'm a fit 50 year old and my back is stopping me keeping that way. All started about 4 years ago after sleeping on a mattress on a floor whilst decorating my bedroom. So wish I hadn't have done that hopefully this will get me relief its right on that muscle you mentioned.
Do you have a video on the proper technique of bending? I do a lot of bending & lifting while doing my outdoor work. I just found your site & I'm incorporating these exercises in my daily routine. I am VERY grateful for sharing your knowledge with everyone. 🌞.
I place the tennis ball inside of a athletic sock, hold the sock, and do the exercises. Without the sock the tennis ball goes rolling down the hallway. Love your videos.
It sucks. The doctor told me it’s nothing serious but it’s one of the worse pains I’ve had ever and I have a tiny cold, so when I cough it tightens up so much and hurts even worse.
This is much needed video and exercises, Doctor. You nailed it. Thank you so much. Just a quick question. If I don’t have a tennis ball, can I use the foam roller with edges?
@@rounaksaha6291 I still feeling the pain after a couple weeks I first tried. but doing these stretched over time makes the pain less than how i was before so I still do them atleast one a week now and the constant pain is not as severe
great! please don't feel shy to actually name the muscles we're stretching. for me it helps to give things names. can i assume it's the QL you were stretching?
Is it reasonable to think intensive gardening easily lead to problems of the QL and hip flexors on one side? My thinking being with many tasks such as digging, raking and hoeing tend to have you leading from one side.
What if strengthening glutes by performing prone leg raise hip extension helps a lot for that low back pain and discomfort but also make my right hip just in front a bit of irritation. (It’s my older injury when I over stretch hip flexors) Do you think it's because I over squeeze my glutes while trying to lift my leg?
Hi Dr, I like all exercises, except laying on tennis ball. One famous physical therapist on you tube said that laying or putting weight on the rolled foam or tennis ball can damage the nerve. I dare not do that. Thank you.
It all depends on what muscle you are speaking of:) the piriformis is one to be careful of because of where the nerve lies. Not all nerves will be irritated by working the soft tissue:
