Sciatica Leg Pain Reveals Pinched Nerve: How to Relieve It Now 

Just want to let anyone, who is in the middle of sciatica pain, it is not forever. I suffered with it for about 2 yeas. Tried chiropractors. Got better than came back usual story..I started to listen to these guys and constantly stayed with the press ups, using a belt to keep pelvic down has helped immensely and falling asleep on belly helped me. Keep at it, be patient and hopeful ull get through it I know your pain and frustration trust me you will get through it.

I’ve been bed bound for almost 4 day, in AGONIZING PAIN! I even asked the lord to end it all at one point. I’ve been scared to walk because I couldn’t think straight for atleast an hour afterwards. Even while being still the pain never went away. I did the knee to chest stretch a few times, and I actually just walked to the bathroom without moaning groaning or causing more pain. IM SITTING UP SMILING WHILE writing this comment! Thank you so very much! God bless you two, for all of your help! I guess it’s my Piriformis. A lot of my limitations make sense, now that I’m aware.

I have had extreme lower back pain a few weeks ago and then it went away. The following day I then got severe L3 pain and have hardly been able to walk after sitting UNTIL I just came across this video. I can not thank you enough!! After doing a few of these exercises, the pain is gone. I will be continuing these exercises so that it stays away. THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH!

I never leave a comment to YT-videos, but this roll stretch helped me instantly. I've had leg nerve symptoms about 7 years. It started when I tried to improve my iceskating braking, repeating braking hurdles. I've tried everything, from massage to movement. Feeling now stupid that haven't foud this video from you guys earlier. Thank you. ❤

Sciatica is a pain that makes your life hard, it has no mercy. If you have it , do yourself a favour eat proper food . Bad food will inflame more and aggrevate your pain. Sciatica is not life threatening, your disc will slide back in after the inflammation goes down. Depending on your situation. Chiropractor visits and turmeric will help you get through. Just remember your not on your own, be positive and remember it’s not forever. For everyone with bad pain try a Epsom salt bath for 20 minuets, do that 3 times a week it work for me , I sleep better now . Good luck 😉 guys

I've been dealing with the L5 pain for months now and driving a truck for a living is daily torture for me. The drive sit position is absolute torture. Helpful video though. Thanks guys.

Bob & Brad, you're the best! Your posture/exercises really addressed my nerve pain in my left leg. I had been taking B-complex to nutritionally support the nerves, but your exercises brought about the greatest pain relief yet. I owe it to you both for providing this info!

I like how interested Brad is in what Bob is saying, he’s fully engaged 😭🥺 they’re so sweet

I suffered yrs ago and learned a really good trick to calm the nerve & pain. Lay flat on your back on the floor. Raise 1 leg at a time about 6'' of the floor and hold it there for 5 seconds. lower it and do same for other leg. each time you raise the leg hold it there longer each time. As you keep doing this raise your leg a few inches higher each time and hold it. At first it hurts like a sob, breathe thru it and continue this for 10 min. You'll be shocked at how fast the pain subsides. When you do this your moving muscles you don't use or exercise often. There were times when I literally had to roll off the couch bcz I couldn't sit or barely stand. place a blanket or rug under you when you do those exercises. Hope this helps you like it did me.

Thanks Bob and Brad! I’ve had sciatica and a herniated disc for the last 7 days where I couldn’t walk, sit or stand. Watching your videos and following the stretches have helped so much! You guys are miracle workers! Thank you for your work

6 back surgeries later and watching you guys Bob and Brad on RU-vid has helped my Sciatica nerve pain in my left leg greatly. Things my doctors never said or shown me how to do for my spine health. You guys are the Best !

I stayed in some of those stretch positions for a while yesterday for the sciatica pain running down my leg. I don't know which position worked, but i woke up today feeling a lot better. Thanks. I stayed in those positions for a while because I was in too much pain to do anything else.

I've got to thank you guys because I've had a herniated disc since early June and for 2 full months it never got better. I tried staying active with things like swimming and taking walks and avoiding sitting for too long. Nothing was working. I finally saw one of your videos about how to sleep with a herniated disc and I tried the position with the two pillows under the feet with the legs bent at the knee and stacked on top of each other. I did this for 3 nights straight and now it no longer hurts to walk or sit or stand up. Feels amazing. Big thanks to you guys

God bless you. Although it still feel tender. The pulsing and piercing pain that is torturing me for days are all gone. Just can't believe it left. Thank you.

I have ssiatica from my back round my thigh into my knee & down my shin into my foot I watched this video & did the bringing my knee up to my chest & had instant relief from this intense pain. Why has my physio therapy not given me this to do? You guys are amazing thankyou Evan if it's short term relief at least I can do exercise you show again & again 👍

Thanks guys! Just got relief from some L 5 pain! I have bulging discs and stenosis so hard to figure out what to do sometimes

Omg!!! I have been having sciatic problems for about a year now and I have had no relief at all. I did the first exercise and got almost instant relief. It helped so much I almost cried because the pain is pretty much gone. Thanks!!!!

this video really helped me, the pain was so bad i couldnt walk from my lower back it went down to my leg n i did the stretches along with a few more and the pain is like wow so much better couldnt believe it got an appointment still for tomorrow, the pain lowered dramatically but doesnt cure it im still very thankful

Great stuff thank you! I have L3 for sure....its driving me crazy!

Im 28/ f and ive been up all night (its 4:50am) with sciatic pain shooting down my leg and i finally couldnt take it anymore so i searched how to get rid of pain and this video popped up. I rolled right on to my stomach and extended my legs and lifted my chest up like u showed and INSTANT RELIEF! I woke up yesterday am with this pain and I get this pain often. Looks like im going to be paying a visit to my local PT. Thanks for the info! I think my mattress is the cause of this :/ **curling my legs to my chest didnt help it made my thigh hurt more into my ankle

you havent covered if pain runs down the back of the leg.

This video just helped me IMMENSELY! I went to sit down on the toilet a few days ago and heard a snap, following the snap was horrible pain down my back and left leg. I have been miserable and crying, but this video just gave me relief after doing the exercise laying on my back! Thank you so very much!

Thank you very much for showing us where exactly is L4 L5 etc., it explained a lot to me.

This reminded me so much of the dynamic between Al and Tim in the show Tool Time.

Thanks guys this definitely narrowed it down for me. Posture and sitting incorrectly for long periods. Laying on my belly while pushing up and down helped so much!

Brilliant experts. After failed physios and failed chiropractitioner I found Brad and Bob. Relief at last! Thank you so much ♥️

I can handle it in my back and leg, but it has recently started pins and needles in my foot, and walking is really painful.

One of the BEST videos you guys have done. The tape demonstration makes a huge difference for a non medical person. Thank you!

I have learned so much about why I have pain in my back and how to fix it, you guys are amazing.

I seem to have both. When I stretch back, it helps part of my leg/back pain, but when I curl forward, it helps also. 🤔

Im the guy watching in 2020 😄 I'm 27 and at the age of 20 i herniated L3, L4 and L5. I eventually had surgery and was doing great. I recently gained some weight and noticed my sciatica getting so bad. Now keep in mind I was a PT patient, I've had surgery, I know the ropes and how to tend to these issues. But as of late there is no relief. Even though I had PT nobody ever explained how my body works as well as you guys do. Its one thing to show me an excersise or two but knowing where the pain is coming from changed my life. You just relieved 10 days worth of constant burning pain. I haven't slept in days.. Thank you so so much guys.

Almost two years ago I was diagnosed with a bulging disc. I think it's l4 or 5. Can't be sure because the doctor did absolutely nothing. Not another word and I assumed I was just getting older. Now with Bob and Brad I find out that I could have had an x-ray or MRI or physical therapy, or at least done in-home exercises. I didn't ask about pain meds and he didn't offer so I've been suffering. For two years I've sat 98% of my day on the sofa because my back was so bad. Now I've gained weight and lost endurance. But with Bob and Brad's help, the sciatica nighttime attacks are lessening so I have more energy and I'm doing their back exercises. I'm ready to start doing my own grocery shopping again...if the world would just get out of my way. I'm also riding my bicycle outdoors almost daily. Not long...but it's a start. Thanks, Bob and Brad.

I’ve been taking Tumeric Curcumin and it has subdued my sciatica/lower back pain from 8-9/10 to 2-3/10 of pain to sometimes none! No numbness or tingling on my right calf/foot...kinda self diagnosed myself but it works

Thank you so much. I've watched this video twice before and I wasn't sure what I have.... I went to Physical therapy thru said it is my Piriformis Muscle but the exercises I was given were not helping. This last week I started feeling lowe back pain which I has not felt until this week and I had this pain since the first week of April I thought it was because I had my baby and i had an epidural that it made me have a hernia in my disk but the I remembered I fell really bad two weeks after I had my baby. Anyhow I have had so much pain these last three days that none of the exercises i was doing was helping such as the 4 exercise. Until now that I have done the exercises for the hernia disk and it worked instantly so I am now 100% sure it is a hernia disk and not the piriformis muscle. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart and I will donate to you guys because you have helped me more watching your videos then anyone I've seen in person. I thought I had a kidney infection and now I know.... I did the exercises and the relief was instantly so thank you. My L5 was bothering me so badly because it is constant pain vs my butt pain that is only when I seat and get up (which is not often) but my L5 is constant pain when I do feel that pain. They said it was my piriformis Muscle because I am able to do a lot of things that otherwise i would not be able to do.... but I am going to have them look into a possible herniated disk. The physical therapist was so impressed that I knew so much and I told them it was because i watched your videos. So thank you again Doctors 🙏

I have been diagnosed with AS (ankylosing spondolitis) and the worse part of it sciatic pain. Should I be doing those exercises?

My doctor misdiagnosed me i believe i think this helped me in terms of long term healing then me going to take meds for something that was suspected when i believe was simply stenosis or sciatica and this helped me more then anything so far with some videos talking about decompressing the right way and streching in the right directions on specific areas so thanks you two 👍

On day five of nonstop pain >.< haven’t slept more than 30 mins straight in days. My whole left leg is aching so much. Gonna try these stretches.

I've been feeling these kind of pain from last year,whenever I stand up too long or walking too long.Also I had a fall and I went to the doctor and he gave me an injection on my butt and that's where the pain and numbness starts

My pain is in my front right thigh. It;s excrutiating to stand for any time. Cold compress seems to help.It appears in L3 area

Hi I just had a quick question regarding the video. What's the correct position to sleep for this type of thing in order to help etc. I like the video.

Bob and War Brad I'm not sure if that's the right place to ask but number one 1 - I have Central stenosis at L3 L4 greater than L4 L5 what does that mean and number 2- that is secondary to a combination of congenital spinal stenosis an acquired spinal degeneration can you possibly explain both of those in a way I can understand specifically what does the greater than part mean and what does the secondary part mean I have counseled with my back surgeon and he explained things but some things I just don't understand

So happy I stumbled onto your videos ! Thank you for the public service you all are providing, it truly an amazing public service you are using this platform for !

Thank you for the reminder that I need to continue to do my exercises. This is very helpful.

Hi Bob and Brad, how about suspected sciatic pain that happens right behind the calf, right behind the knee cap area, which causes pain everytime one squats down?

Had severe siadic pain couldn't lay down or sleep for 3 days. wost pain I ever had . Watched a few videos and followed instructions in 24 hours the sever constant pain was gone and 2 weeks later I was 100% better thanks again guys also yourvideos helped me with plantar facilities heel pain you guys are awesome

What if my calf gets tense and my hamstring is really tight? The therapists mention the nerve might be short after pulling out my back last year.

This type of pain just started, using heat for now and the stretches... thank you

I'm watching this in 2020! 😁 Thank you for great advice throughout the years, looking forward to many more with you, Bob & Brad.

How would I know if my pain is sciatic nerve or just because I am stupid and run 6.5+ miles too many days in a row (37 most recently, in the past I have run as many as 365 days in a row a few years ago) at my age (52 and 3/4). I wake up and can barely walk, but I can still run usually.

Great tips. My sciatic nerve has killed me for a long time. It hurts worse now since I had my knee replacement. I have to try some of those tips.

This info will always be needed

Bob your facial expressions for the thumbnails are spot on. The man knows his pain game!

Hello guys Well its March 2024 and you vidoe is still helping. Thank you very very much. Appreciate it

I've got a strange pain ( had it for nearly 3 years) - when I stand up and walk around it feels like my hip is in pain, but it seems to alternate between my hip and mid to lower back, and rear pelvis, like si joint. If I do certain exercises like the stretch for scoliosis and the cat cow they relieve it - not for long but they do. Basically the pain is there always, except whe i sleep or recline in a chair, or do gardening!

Dynamic duo to the rescue once again. Thank you

Bob & Brad, I'm confused. Do I do each of these exercises or no? Low back degenerative disks, 1 bulging disk, stenosis and arthritis. 😔 caudal injections not working. Plus warn S.I. joints. Its very difficult.

When my nerve pain comes it shows itself deep within my right buttock and right calf and right behind my right ankle. Your examples show the nerves wrapping. Around to opposite side of the leg. Anyway of knowing which lumbar for this?

What about tingling/coldness from inner buttocks down back of thigh?

I have sciatica but I do suffer from arthritis.Constantly having lower on the back pain..Leg and hip pain it’s terrible.My question is can you have sciatica in both legs with back pain.Was given Naproxen for pain.I need help this pain is to much.🙏🏽❤️

I’ve been in agonizing pain for a year. And the doctors and back specialists can’t do anything for me. All the medication doesn’t help and the exercises don’t do anything it doesn’t feel like

Started a week before Christmas and my doctor was on vacation..You saved my Christmas and New year!! I was able to enjoy my vacation without too much pain. I do zilnic your exercises and the pain traveled back to my back from my lower leg. Wish you an amazing year!

"Unless you're watching it in 2020" LOLLLLL I watched it today LOLLLLLL you guys are funny!! Thank you for the awesome tips and I became a subscriber.

I've been suffering for months. Just changed my work shoes the other day and all the pain went away instantly😅😳

First time watching, made me laugh at the end as its 2020

You guys really helped, my spine actually cracked when I tired one of the excercise and I felt so reliefed after that..thanks a ton😀

Hi. Help. How do I stop the numbness I did something dumb After I took a terrible drug for pain killer and muscle relaxer than at the same time used A535 extra strength WOW. the pain throughout that night was like fire!! And I broke out in a rash which added to the stab like pain . I was bedridden and threw the Meds away. It's been over a week not that bad but numbness L2 still there Main question is the numbness is very common regarding sciatica and it's only been about a week and a half since I've had this should I worry what's better heat or ice regarding the numbness? Love your show

I was told that the more the nerve is pinched the further down you will feel the pain. The Dr. explained it as a nerve column in the spine that branches out. An area just below the pinched nerve shows a slight pinch, but pain down to the ankle would be a severe pinch right to the center of the nerve column.

You’re such good teachers I really love your videos 😘. You ´re helping me a great deal with my periformis syndrome 🙁Keep up the good work 👍

Yes, how to release it now. The back of my left thigh, PAIN. I have numbness on the front of my right thigh. I really want & need to stand up straight and walk. I was making so much progress with my balance and gait.

I have serious Sciatic pain following a multiple pelvis fracture . Large areas of my right leg are paralysed ( buttock and calf ) but I get shooting pain in the back of the thigh and in by heel and foot , I wonder which exercise would be most beneficial for my situation ?

Waiting to see the Doc but my MRI shows that I have an L5S1 herniated disk. Been in pain for about 6 months so I really hope that by knowing the cause will allow them to target it better.

I have pain down my right leg to big toe, numbness, weakness. its hard to drive cause the foot is week, numb with sharp pain.

I'm watching in 2020 12 Sept... mine is all behind the leg, knee, and in my foot.... i have been to many chiropractors for about 9 years now, but i think ill rater see a specialist as it feels like my knee and foot fall asleep and at times i cannot walk

In your other video you helped my grandma God bless you 🙏🙏🙏

So I've had sciatica pain for about a month. Get this...I've also had pnuemonia for a month. So i could not get into physical therapy appointment until i was well enough. So i tried this last night just cuz...why not try. Today I actually walked all day with little pain. It's still there but it significantly diminished. It felt so nice. Thank you guys. I needed a break from the pain for once.

I do believe what you said about a pinch ed nerve is exactly what I am experiencing,the pain goes from my hip and down the front of my leg down to the knee, it's been 9 weeks the pain has subside d but still painful after sitting and when I get up then it hurts.I went to the doctor and he prescribed me a steroid, for 6 day I'm on my 2nd day there's no difference.Ive been following your exercises praying this heals soon.Thank you Bob n Brad for your valuable info. Anything else that may give me relief please let me know what to do .

Thank you for the information. All phsyios tend to tell you what sciatica is, but don't tell you in detail what you two explained in the beginning of your video. At first I was wondering what the heck kinda pants are those? then as you guys explained, I was so impressed than thankful for your ingenuity and thought process. Well done!

I tried the 2 pillow and on the stomach on the elbows it helped

You guys are the best I've used you on several occasions sciatica and rotator cuff you are the best thanks for all your help and your information

This was extremely helpful! Thank you soooooo much guys!!

I have no pain, however I have numbness in my left quad, but no pain. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Greetings from the UK Helpful video guys. Video in dealing with back muscle spasms would be really helpful

My pain is left side lower hip (just above the glute). the three toes tingle and are numb. I can exercise and walking is ok.

I work 12 hours a day can you show exercises we can do standing up? I don't have a place to lay down. Thanks

Thank u for all ur advices my husband relieve the pain of his knee .all worth it to listen to u guys

My pain is in the back of the leg, in my calf and numbness in my foot.

I have been doing stretches daily. I went and got an adjustment by a chiropractor. It relieved most of the pain but I still have some. In my lower back and it goes down my leg. Hurts more at night. Think it’s time to go see a doctor.

Oh yeah, the roller. I'm gonna try that. Thanks guys.

Is there anything to relieve burning back leg pain when waking up in the morning? Your programs are great! Thank you!!

👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌 My problem is L3 , those exercises helped me more cured in just minutes.... 💯💯💯👌👌👌❤️❤️❤️❤️

Thanks for 8nfo excruciating pain from Sciatica over thigh & goes down to groin area any ideas for that? Goung to pain Doc This Tues

Bob & Brad. I had an MRI done mid Dec of 2022. The said I have issues with T11, T12, L3, L4, L5, & S1. They said I have Stenosis, bulging disc, narrowing of the spinal canal and arthritis. I'm on my 2nd stint with this sciatica/disc mess. First time it happened was mid Oct and I was in agony. It did go away for the most part, but still had calf pain. It is all in my right leg. The Prednisone pack worked great the first time, but didn't touch this time. My ankle and my foot gets really cold (maybe not so much on the outside [I do have a pic documenting that it was way colder than my left and temp wouldn't register-just said Low], but the inside it always feels colder on the inside. Anyhow. The pain (it is actually more of pain, burning, itching, numb sort of feeling-all at once) starts about 2 fingers to the right of the crack of my butt (don't know how to put it more delicately), goes up and over to the right side of butt. From there it goes to the right side of my thigh (and here recently. It feels like its around my bone that goes down the front of my thigh as well), and goes down the outside of my right thigh (the area where my butt and thigh meet is super painful and is generally one of the worst spots. It hits just below my right knee on the inside, a bit bigger than an egg in diameter) and then is back down the back of my right calf (and is always super sore) and down into the right side of my foot. The first time it felt like someone had tied a string around my 2 little toes real tight and they both felt numb (the little one was the worse and the numbest), and was always cold, but a blanket on them felt like my foot was on fire. So after about 3 weeks to a month, it did finally go nearly away, still had calf pain and was sore. Then I got Flu A. Then on Jan 2 of 2023, it happened again. This time nothing is helping much. Pain is still in the same areas (2nd pinky toes isn't nearly as bad), pinky to is still bad, calf is still bad, knee gets bad and eases off, right leg/thigh and all that is the same. Took the Prednisone pack, didn't seem to help much. Took Methocarbamol and that seemed to help out some and then got put on 300mg Gabapentin 3x a day. Still have pain. Feels like cups of Jello pudding in my lower back (right were you would back up again the bar on a door to get out. I'm 5'5" for height reference. Was 5'7" but lost 2" due to discs in back (L5 originally), and C3-C6 in my neck. I can only sleep on my left side (and it's getting really tired (and sore) of it as well.). I can sleep with my legs crossed (right leg on the outside) and leaned over onto 3 pillows. With first time, I could only sleep sitting nearly straight up or on my exercise ball leaned over a chair with my pillow in a triangle shape. Now I just have trouble no matter what. There is a constant burning (sometimes very sharp) case of fire bubbles that run down my leg, no matter what I do, how I lay or sit. Suggestions?

I love Bob and Brad, funny guys who help people, watching Aug 2022

can the nerve pain travel to the other toes & not just the big toe if you have lumbar disc issues?

This is a helpful video! The pain is in both legs but also in the front of my right leg a nerve that is very sensitive!! When I lift my right leg up and prop it up on the other knee to put my socks on I feel a tinge of pain too! I am over weight and the pain in my legs keeps me from exercising, hence more pain. My legs feel stiff when I stand after sitting and I walk almost with a limp or waddle. The grocery cart syndrome makes perfect sense to me, because I grab one even if I’m only picking up a few items just for the support the cart gives. I will try the roll, and bringing my knees up to my chest. Thanks again! I’m a bank teller, and stand for long periods of time. When I sit on the stool I’m sure my posture is terrible! Any advice regarding my job and relief of my pain there would be appreciated??? Thank you!

I had surgery back fusion but now my legs they still hurt. How long will it take before I get better. Drs told me years. What exercise should I do

You're really good at explaining this issue. It is exactly the problem I am having. How do you solve this issue and fix The pinch nerve On your lower back For good?

I have all 3. I cry every night.

All of these exercises increase my pain significantly. I tried them all and at the beginning of each exercise I feel the pain in my back and leg and I stop as said in video. Is there any other way to treat sciatica? I’ve watched other RU-vid videos and it’s the same. Could really use some help

What if the most pain goes from knee down to the ankle?