Sciatica In Seniors: How to Get Relief (& Mistakes to Avoid)

HT Physio – Over-Fifties Specialist Physio

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In this episode, Farnham's leading over-50's physiotherapist, Will Harlow, reveals his step-by-step programme for getting relief from sciatica and why the plan differs to younger individuals.
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@sharonnel434 День назад

I am so grateful I've just discovered you. I don't fall under the "70's" but I'm 62 anf have been struggling with sciatica for atleast 2 years as a result my muscles in that leg are fading away quickly now. All the exercises I've found and tried hurt for days. I watched this video and did the exercises immediately. After 60 we're still young, we just need the right help and advise. Very very grateful,be blessed. Thank you from South Africa.

@jeffallen4347 2 месяца назад

I am 79 and have been very active all my life so when I herniated the L5/S1 last October and could hardly walk as the Sciatic nerve caused me to loose power in the main muscles and also tingling in my shins but no typical sciatic pain in my buttocks. I had a CT scan and my MD basically said that I was worn out and prescribed an NCAID which really didn't have any affect. Like everyone I look at lots of videos but didn't seriously try any of the exercises until I saw this one - couldn't believe it as doing these religiously morning and night after two days I could actually walk up the stairs properly and get back to normal walking - I am now waiting on the delivery of your book and will read with interest.

@polina_piter 2 месяца назад

Good for you!! 79 is still young.

@tamicoburton1504 Месяц назад

GOD IS GOOD, DON'T GIVE UP ON JESUS PLEASE 🙏🏽

@roseannparadise2557 Месяц назад

Thank you!❤

@marinad6228 29 дней назад

nice..

@morzey1954 25 дней назад

Thank you.

@user-yj4rs3rj9c 2 месяца назад

These exercises make sense and the explanations are clear and understandable, thank goodness for some expert advice.

@laurenogea9167 2 дня назад

Excellent descriptions of all degrees of sciatica, pertaining specifically to aging seniors. Thank you for the precise, all in one short video. No need to search multiple sites, endlessly, trying to create your playlist!

@michelesholar1756 2 дня назад

Finally someone that explains my condition spot on. I am a senior and after seeing your video I am going to start those exercises today ...thank you thank you!!!

@CarolDawn-rh6zk Месяц назад

I am 63 and I did with you. With stenosis if the soin, I already feel better! Awesome! 😊👏 Thank you! 🙏

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased to hear you found it helpful!

@rmc8152 5 месяцев назад

These exercises are right on target. They have made a difference already. Your presentations are always excellent. Thank you.

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

That's great to hear - always happy to help!

@debbiemereau590 Месяц назад

I gentle did these exercised this morning and surprising gave me 2 pain free hours doing some yard work exhausted and hurting again I stopped. I will do these exercises again for the second time late this aftermoon.. Thank you so much!

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased they were able to offer some welcome relief!

@deecee6355 2 месяца назад

You are the best on RU-vid hands down. A real pro!

@henriettahenson 13 дней назад

Well I believe I've found an angel😇.. Thank you at last some one giving easy gentle exercises for us oldies... This has helped so much.. 👍❤️

@cindysloan9719 19 дней назад

I was in a lot of pain and you helped me so much!

@caroleschaefer2203 Месяц назад

Thank you. Most practitioners do not address specifics for seniors. I'm 80. This is most helpful

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased my channel is able to offer some help!

@janemcdonnald70 Месяц назад

IAm 83 and recently have my first experience with Sciatica. Thank you for age specific exercises that help relieve my pain

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

I'm sorry to hear you've been experiencing sciatica - I hope my videos can offer some helpful support!

@barbara1407 4 дня назад

Just found your video. I am 73 years old and was still doing an active job. Six weeks ago, my lower back turned, with no warning, into absolute agony. I am waiting for an MRI scan. I cannot lie on, nor get up from a bed at the moment and sleep in a chair, but I will certainly try your seated exercise. Thank you for catering for us older folks, sometimes we all we need all the help we can get.

@HT-Physio 2 дня назад

I'm so sorry to hear about your injury and the pain it caused you, I hope you get answers to what caused it following your scan - I hope my videos can offer support for your recovery journey!

@roxannebernard9258 29 дней назад

Just ordered your book and very excited to read it! Despite exercising and being thin my entire life, I have had 4 back surgeries and now osteoporosis. I have been pain free since my last fusion 4 years, then did something stupid at the gym and now have sciatica again. Your exercises have given me relief, and I’m hopeful this will clear up on its own. Thank you!

@HT-Physio 27 дней назад

Thank you for purchasing my book, I hope you find it full of interesting and helpful information! I'm sorry to hear that you're suffering from sciatica, though I'm pleased my video was able to offer some relief - I'm wishing you all the best in your recovery :)

@lindadebruin781 Месяц назад

Thank you so much for sharing. We appreciate

@ilive4livemusic 5 месяцев назад

I’m really enjoying your videos and finding them very helpful. They are also serving as confirmation that my physio is having me do the right things.

@gemmacruz8529 5 месяцев назад

Your sciatica floss technique video was very helpful when I was diagnosed with a bulging disc. I also added to my routine some of the exercises you advise in some of your videos regarding my injury.At that time I did not know who to turn to. Your exercises have made a huge difference,six months later and I have stopped taking my medication. I still got some tingling sensation but no pain anymore. I still do your exercises daily and visit my physiotherapist once a week. Thank you, Will!

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

That's fantastic to hear - keep up the great work!

@rosalindamarcelino9302 5 дней назад

Thanks God I found this video. I have osteoporosis, spinal stenosis, right knee arthritis and sciatica in the left .I will do these exercises because they are simple and doable. And I hope to improve my conditions. Thank you Will

@debcatz8445 5 месяцев назад

Great video, best I have seen so far, really helps thanks so much

@clodiamk9873 2 месяца назад

Thank you Will. I have been doing your exercises and they work. My sciatica pain is improving . Thank you again.

@HT-Physio 2 месяца назад

That is fantastic to hear, keep up the excellent work!

@Dutch779 23 дня назад

Thanks Will. Left for awhile and a break from small screens. It has Will.

@deanframe9095 5 месяцев назад

I’m a skilled Nursing provider. Love your page. I’m such a fan. Thank you! From me and my clients!

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your support!

@georgemarinez7650 3 месяца назад

I have my sciatica for About 2 months nothing seems to work please help

@user-pv2yw4sk4i 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for tips I try to do them every day and it help

@everettsechler6467 Месяц назад

I am 74..chiropractor says My problem is a hamstring..his therapy and exercises did not help..I actually was unable to do them, and hurt worse...so I am researching..I found a spot the is sore to touch were sciatica seems to be close and the pain does go down my leg at times. I am going g to treat this as sciatica issue, although I have NO back pain. He wanted me to go to an orthopedic surgeon next. The very day i was to go my husband be ame very ill...so he came first..discovered he has a UTI. God works in mysterious ways, so needs g to be home, I started to look for easier exercises to help me, and found you. I was taking motion for pain relief as of yesterday. I did not need any before bedtime, nor this morning after starting to take your advise. ..I hope it continues to feel better each day. Thank you for your thorough explanation of everything. It is a good day. Thanking the Lord for you. Have a blessed Resurrection Day! Christine

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

I'm so sorry to hear about the problems you have been experiencing and I'm sorry to hear about your husband's problems, I hope he is feeling better now - I'm very pleased my video has been able to offer you some relief and I hope this continues to aid your recovery! Wishing you all the best :)

@user-bm8hr6sn4k 18 дней назад

If you need NEURO surgery, why not see a NEUROsurgeon, not orthopedic. Orthopedic is for hips and knees.

@deborahbull2869 2 месяца назад

I am so excited to find you. I have been struggling with all the options for this and all so far have made my sciatica worse. Tried your exercises/stretches and things are feeling so much better and much less pain. Thank you. I ordered your book!!!

@cyndimanka 2 месяца назад

I’m 65 first time sciatica. Severe pain. Not going to the bone cruncher. I watched a video on that, and there is no way anybody’s gonna crack my back.

@yvonnetrigg4745 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this great information 🎉I’ve been struggling with such tightness interspersed with sciatic pain after a bad fall so will get these going asap😊

@rigilchrist 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Will!

@sabynebonnecarrere3290 5 месяцев назад

Thank you vey much again! So very helpful!

@karentan5563 3 месяца назад

Thank you so much , Mr Will Harlow, indeed is a Great exercise for those in the 70s suffering from sciatica problems. I followed your exercises as I watched your video. And feeling relief at the lumbar , glute and back area. God bless you !

@HT-Physio 3 месяца назад

That's great to hear, I'm so pleased you found it helpful!

@bharatishah4351 4 месяца назад

Very nice for siotica patients Thanks a lot.👌👍

@merilynlang8012 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for making a video for Seniors with Sciatica. I have been suffering with it for 4 months and last night was horrible. Again, thank you

@normabauman6509 5 месяцев назад

I feel your pain. Same for me.

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

You're very welcome! Wishing you all the best

@m7goblu 5 месяцев назад

Same here and nighttime is the worst, wake up every night with pain ☹️

@dianeoconnor8310 Месяц назад

I love the simplicity of these exercise. They’re very doable, as we all tend not to exercise regularly when they are complicated!

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased my advice is practical, that's the most important thing!

@nellaquejada293 18 дней назад

Thank you it might work in my pain as I have spinal stenosis which bother me for quite sometime now. I'll do my exercises you showed in your video.

@claireb9430 Месяц назад

You are a lifesaver, thank you. My pain has improved greatly and I have only done the exercises twice so far today. I am so glad I found you had a video on sciatica and especially for we septuagenarians.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

That is fantastic to hear, I'm so pleased to hear your pain has eased! Wishing you all the best :)

@clodiamk9873 2 месяца назад

Thank you Will. My sciatica has been bugging me again . I will try your exercises .. thank you again. I am watching from Singapore.

@debschultz9635 Месяц назад

Theses really felt good!!! I'm 67 have horrible sciatica and fibromyalgia. Thank you so much!! Deb

@HT-Physio 28 дней назад

So pleased my video was able to help! Wishing you all the best Deb :)

@User-4-mn3or 5 месяцев назад

Great info. Thanks

@BrendaBuckner-yw4lv Месяц назад

Looking forward to doing these exercises. They make so much sense to me. I'm 70 and had L4-5 laminectomy when I was 25 and managed to keep things going fairly well until now. Can't wait to see the results.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

I hope you find the exercises beneficial!

@irmacordova6989 3 дня назад

THANK you thank you!

@leakay2632 Месяц назад

Thank you for this helpful video for seniors

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

Glad it was helpful!

@noeleenfalkner4557 Месяц назад

thank you 72 this year and still working in a camp and one step getting into the cleaning cupboard is challenging a bit better boy the pain is something else and I am very active and I like being active but not with this, will do your exercises when i can the chair one is really great

@HT-Physio 29 дней назад

So sorry to hear about the pain you're experiencing - I hope my videos and exercises can offer some support for you in this time!

@lynpayne3667 Месяц назад

Thank you - very easy to follow and I will be doing these every day.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased you find them practical - wishing you all the best!

@BoppityBoopy 15 дней назад

Thank you❤

@patrickpulis67 5 месяцев назад

Well done Will. You're always coming up with some great content. I love how you provide context to the problem from a physiological point before diving in to the movements/exercises. Makes more sense this way. I bought and read your book 👌

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your support - I'm really glad my format works for you too! Have a great day

@bobcarlino7280 21 день назад

I'm a very recent, over-fifty subscriber to your channel, and am so glad that I found it. I watched this video on sciatica relief for the first time about five (5) days ago, and immediately started doing the first exercise discussed (holding the knees together, then tilting them to each side). My sciatica isn't overly severe, but it did bother me occasionally when I walked...until I started doing your first exercise, that is. Since watching this video, my sciatica hasn't bothered me once, so I'm now going to add the rest of the exercises detailed herein. Thank you for these outstanding videos, Will; from my point of view, you're a true life-saver! Sincere appreciation coming your way from Phoenix, Arizona.

@HT-Physio 19 дней назад

That is fantastic to hear I'm so pleased my video was able to offer such substantial and rapid relief for you - I hope my videos continue to offer support to prevent you from suffering with your sciatica - wishing you all the very best :)

@maryfranco3810 3 месяца назад

Thank you for this video and focusing on those of us who've been around for a bit!

@HT-Physio 3 месяца назад

Always happy to help!

@baderjahan4019 2 месяца назад

Excellent

@locoocho2415 26 дней назад

Excellent, I'm 68 , thank you kindly for a refresher on these exercises. I do suffer with both degenerative disc diseases and sciatica. Yesterday my sciatica flared up.

@lucyjustiniani4612 2 месяца назад

Thank you for info doc

@topalaluiza9647 11 дней назад

Thank you so much 🎩🙏🤗🌹

@AlbertoHernandezD 5 месяцев назад

👌 excellent ... Watching from Portugal 🇵🇹👏👏 THANKS

@anubhutiseth7563 Месяц назад

Thank you......😊

@karenb136 Месяц назад

I will try these. I’ve tried the other ones and I hurt worse. Thank you.

@paulwarren796 Месяц назад

AT FIRST GLANSE I THOUGH "A YOUNGER GUY TELLING US OLDER SENIORS HOW TO DO IT"-HMMN \THEN , I DID THESE I DID THESE WITH WILL , AND WOW!!!!! IT REALLY RELIEVES MY CONDITION SUPERBLY!!!!! THANK YOU IMMENSELY . PWW

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

So pleased my video was helpful!

@kumarsabaratnam4787 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the useful tips.

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

You're very welcome

@marion3777 5 месяцев назад

Thankyou for this video on Sciatica I suffer with it I shall start doing the excercises i do have problems with my lower back .

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

Wishing you all the best!

@jilldickson4352 5 месяцев назад

My problem is when I’m sat down and the pain in my left glut and down my leg resonates dramatically. I’m 74, I love walking ❤❤

@bilguana11 5 месяцев назад

Lumbar traction is very helpful for lower back problems.

@EchoKalahari 2 дня назад

Thank you, I'm going to start your exercises today. I'm in constant pain and 65 years old.

@HT-Physio 2 дня назад

I'm sorry to hear you're in pain, I hope my suggestions can help!

@johnblair9096 7 дней назад

Very helpful. After reducing/eliminating the pain, I have incorporated them into my daily routine as preventative routine. Thank you!

@HT-Physio 4 дня назад

That is great to hear, I'm so pleased they were so helpful for reducing the pain - keep up the great work with your preventative routine :)

@Wellbaby94 5 месяцев назад

Great info! Thanks!

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome

@HiPower151 13 дней назад

Hi HT Physio, Thank you for your professional videos. Is there a benefits of using a chiropractor?

@sharmilasaha7265 5 месяцев назад

Very good video Thank you Will Almighty bless you

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

You're very welcome :)

@sangeet9100 5 месяцев назад

I'm sure sciatic nerve pinching can happen in different locations (lower back, butt/upper thigh) and for many reasons (muscle, disc, cartilage), but when I had bad pain upper thigh/butt on one side after a pretty bad fall, this one backward bending while lying on my tummy gave me great relief quickly that lasted through the day - I do it in the morning on an empty stomach (it's easier because I feel lighter and can do it unhindered by the mass in the stomach!) Here it is - 1. Lie down flat on your tummy. 2. Bend your legs at the knees with flat side of feet pointing up. 3. Lift up your front portion at your shoulders reaching for your feet/ankles with your hands. 4. Grab your feet/ankles with your hands - lifting up legs all the way up at the pelvis makes it easier to catch on to your feet. Ideally, you'll be backward seesawing, tummy being the pivot. Hold the position as long as you can (less than a minute, I reckon) This might not be for everybody and need to use caution and improve on it gradually (this disclaimer is redundant because it is auto-imposing - if it's not for you, you wouldn't be able to do it and certainly can't perfect it quickly unless you're a gymnast). Now that was too long; hope it helps someone that had the patience to read it through.

@rajathava3671 Месяц назад

Thank you- it helped me a lot

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

That's great to hear!

@bharatishah4351 5 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot for this video for relief of sytica pain Always I follow all your video and excellent instructions for for our problems.👌🙏🇮🇳

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

You're very welcome and thank you for your kind comment!

@dinasabet6760 9 дней назад

Fantastic information thank you so much ❤❤❤❤

@HT-Physio 9 дней назад

Very happy to be of help!

@julieruel6337 2 месяца назад

Thank u

@maneerahmed6443 Месяц назад

Thank you for your good advice doc

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

Happy to help!

@jacquelinescrimgeour8831 5 месяцев назад

I love your exercise and have bought your book.

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your support!

@pearliebrown136 Месяц назад

I thank you so much for helping us with this complains

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

I'm glad my work can help :)

@raquellopez112 5 месяцев назад

11:28 love to hear you speak out my problem. Thank u.😊😊😊😊😊

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

Always happy to help!

@timmoore3666 18 дней назад

Hello Thank you so much for the info. I will try to add a few of these into a morning & nightly routine I just started. Thanks again!! 😂😂🎉🎉

@sandrahoover3127 26 дней назад

thanks so much, I love these stretches.

@HT-Physio 23 дня назад

So pleased you like them!

@annela2887 5 месяцев назад

many thanks again your help

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

You're welcome

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@rossmiles7169 5 месяцев назад

Great Information 👍

@HT-Physio 5 месяцев назад

@judeacordero9338 4 месяца назад

Your videos are excellent and are very helpful, thank you! I also bought your book which I enjoy reading. I have spondylolisthesis and your videos help me manage my pain. Is it okay for me to use an inversion table to decompress my spine? Is a trampoline a good form of exercise with my condition? Hope to hear from you. Thanks!

@cypeman8037 5 месяцев назад

These are my pilates exercises for my sciatica taught to me over twenty years ago at a treatment centre. If I feel my back going into spasm I start these exercises daily and get rid of the issue. I wish I could be bothered to do them regularly.

@evanthiaford4777 Месяц назад

Appreciate the information! ❤

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

Happy to help :)

@Bandaid17 Месяц назад

I really appreciate your channel. I’m a great believer in PT rather than drugs/surgery. Are these exercises useful for sciatica from the piriformis ligament?

@peggykolakoff3232 6 дней назад

Hello, Thank you for this video. I am 70 +. Right now I’m dealing with PAD and sciatic pain. I was wondering if these stretches will be appropriate for both conditions. Thank you for your time.

@kayaba8702 Месяц назад

Thank you for this video , will do these exercises religiously.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

Wishing you all the best :)

@user-ok3ic5ve2z Месяц назад

Great video! Thanks. Do you think you can place titles on the start of each exercise? 11:37

@howardoverton4775 Месяц назад

Thank you.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

You're welcome :)

@johnstewartvet Месяц назад

Useful . Thanks

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

Pleased it was helpful!

@kt1428 Месяц назад

Thank for this video.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

You're welcome!

@jamesshutt8177 9 дней назад

I bought your book Doc thank you I'm walking alot less pain now will I ever be completey healed?

@angelaellis3211 Месяц назад

Thank you I appreciate it

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

You're very welcome :)

@rubyall1 Месяц назад

I found you this morning I have been awake all night with pain I found it hard to walk on my left leg. I am assuming that I have sciatica. After your excersise advice I now have less pain so thank you.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

I'm sorry to hear about your pain, but I'm pleased my video was able to offer some relief - wishing you all the best :)

@marinad6228 29 дней назад

mine is on the right Gluck..

@alsimpson1659 21 день назад

This is Gammy Faye on Papa Al’s iPad, I should buy one February 14 is when it hit me doubled over with pain and I knew where it was coming from and it went all the way to my foot left side. Went to ortho doctors and of course he prescribed a steroid which took me four days to get another story. Plus x-rays and come back in two weeks. I was really not heavy at this moment. I don’t know if the steroids did anything. I took some over-the-counter things but over the next going on three months I have found at night I go to bed with either a bag of rice heated in the microwave, comfy and it’s like a sedative. After a while, I started using a mushy ice that wasn’t really frozen another sedative of sorts. It was sciatica. I have no doubt. Then I had a return of the planter fasciitis. Too long too many doctors. I have done these sessions before and I’m going to my husband‘s pool table and start again. Thank you for reminding me. It’s just pretty simple. I do have less pain I am improving. I have been walking up to 2 miles on a gym floor padded until Valentine’s Day today I went and walked about seven laps just to get back into it.

@creativelady7 25 дней назад

I am trying these regularly. I hope they help. I suffer a lot at night with restless uncomfotable achy legs from sci😢atica even when using a pillow between my knees. And turning over from one side to the other is painful unless I pull my knees up toward stomach. Hoping to get more relief from these exercises. I feel pretty good during the day, usually when Im moving about.

@brendastolecki4755 18 дней назад

I have the same problem. I take 'sleep aid' or melatonin to help me fall asleep...takes a long time..then when I get up to go to the bathroom, sometimes have trouble fallingbl asleep again😢.

@juliekane7210 2 месяца назад

I’ll have to do a few of these a day I guess to try to relieve my pain

@user-yq1tn8ft8k Месяц назад

Great thanks very much.

@HT-Physio Месяц назад

You're welcome!

@markjordan433 5 месяцев назад

Thanks Will. I am a 63 year old female with L5 S1 bulging disc, though I haven't had severe sciatica for years, just still a sore lower back, but bearable most of the time. Would these exercises be okay for me, being the age I am?

@arnieo1551 12 дней назад

Just found your video; thank you. I am 73 and have the exact issues you have discussed. I will be giving these a try. One question I have is should I also be doing the cobra pose?