?? Do You Have a Herniated Disk: 3 Quick Tests You Can Try.

Are you wondering if you have a herniated disk? Famous Physical therapist's Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck show you three quick tests you can try. Other names for a herniated disk: slipped disk,
prolapsed disk, disk protrusion, collapsed disk, extruded disk, ruptured disk, sequestered disk, disk protrusion.

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Pain Management

[tbone]

I am writing this because hopefully it helps someone with a similar situation. For the last 6 months my lower back felt "out of place". I felt a pop while playing basketball and never felt the same. The first 6 weeks were excruciating. Since then, it hurts to walk around, sit too long, and needs to be relieved every few hours with stretching. Every doc prescribed me drugs or PT. I hate drugs as I am 25 and the pT did nothing for me. They said it was most likely a herniated disk... well they were wrong. Turns out, my SI Joint was locked in a position. A Chiropractor saved my life. After 15 minutes of examining me, he was able to identify the problem and all it took was one easy pop to put it back in place. Literally never thought I was going to be able to surf or play hoops again. Couldn't believe it. If you feel this way, please, go check out a chiropractor, it could seriously change your life with one pop like it did for me.

[jordanzanis]

I was dealing with sciatica for 4 months, wasn’t sure what was causing it but conservative approaches like physical therapy did absolutely nothing. One day the pain became absolutely unbearable and I was bedridden for almost a month, could not work, could not shower for a whole week, and lost 10 pounds because I could not get out of bed to feed myself. Had an MRI and it showed a severely herniated L5-S1. I was numb and the pain was so bad I’d cry every day. I was at risk of cauda equina. I had surgery less than a week after my MRI and it was absolutely life changing, no pain anymore. Sometimes conservative options are best, but in my case surgery was the only option. If all conservative approaches fail, I highly recommend a microdiscectomy. Saved my life.

[AJohnson]

I was in unbearable back pain and either unable to walk or walking crooked for a week and I ended up going to an urgent care place. The doctor didn’t even do any of the stuff in this video. Sadly, I think a detailed physical exam is becoming a lost art in medicine. Lots of doctors just want to order expensive tests instead. What helped me more than anything was a stretch you guys showed in another video. I had significantly reduced pain within 24 hours and in 48 hours i was almost normal again. Thank you so very

[frenchonions]

I bet these guys are great fathers and uncles 👍

[Ayeohx]

Brad's acting skills are top knotch. 😀 Thanks for your assistance guys.

[SleeepyZzZ]

I've been off work for almost three months with a herniated disk now. I happen to have mine affecting both sides of my buttocks and legs. 75% of the pain is down the left and 25% on the right. CT scan confirmed that it is affecting both sides. Since I've found your channel, you guys have helped regain my mobility and flexibility (slowly and steadily). I'm hoping to go back to work soon!

Hope you're well Brad and continue to be the positive and resilient version of yourself Bob!

[dayglowgreendoor]

You guys do the best videos without trying to be too knowledgeable to get business. I'd see you guys in a heartbeat.

[michelpp]

Spot on, gentleman! I've had all these for 37 years, herniated disk L5-S1 caused by a stupid RTC with a motorbike and fell flat on my buttocks, I was slim at the time, 130 pounds. Even so the damage was done.

[Giga_Pudding]

Yeah, I need to go and get this fixed. I've had it for a while and it's driving me nuts. Though only 21, I spend the majority of my day sitting and writing, so my inactive lifestyle probably caused this.

[infoMania]

Weird Penn and Teller segment but I enjoyed it

[Missmarti]

I failed all 3 tests and now the pain goes all the way down to my foot.😒love your channel.

[michellegower]

Mine wasnt effected by any of those tests but the pain wont stop. It goes across my back at hip level n through my stomach n hips. Not down my leg. Cant get to see a doctor due to backlog of cancelled appointments from lockdown in UK. Cant get to see a doctor face to face, only a phone consultation. I'm taking antinflamitorie n pain relief tablets daily so I can keep working or I get no money.

[stefanieedwards]

Thank you so much for the self tests to perform and the detailed symptoms. Too each question asked I was saying yes. Gives me some idea what's going on with my back. Thanks

[XLB]

I wish I was a liquid metal terminator. Humans are so fragile.

[smrutip]

2 wonderful physiotherapists...🙂...i have followed many of their videos and they have helped a lot.

[saralynn]

If you have one, you probably already know it lol. I was able to do the first two tests without much problem. Dr. never had me do the third one. I wonder if it was because it was already degenerating, but my disc was certainly hitting my spinal cord. Bodies are weird like that.Thankfully, I was able to wait it out until it disintegrated (mostly). Hopefully it won't happen with my other degenerative discs. Great video guys! The floor reminds me of the early 80's :)

[rhondasilver]

I’m in pain just watching this!! Great video!! Thank you

[copegog]

That first test literally brought me to tears. Raising my leg had pain shooting through my hip area like fireworks and then like a spasm. Holy smokes. I definitely can't sneeze or brush my teeth or hair like I normally do because the pain is too severe if I try to bend over even a millimetre. Thank goodness I have a Dr's appointment on Monday. I wouldn't wish this on anyone. So very painful, especially if it shows down for sec because of meds or simply how your body is positioned but then one wrong move and bam, the pain is back tenfold.

[AndyMJF]

different tests for me. i layed down on my back and had to lift my feet up just a few inches off the bed. it was very difficult and painful. so i did one leg at a time. still the same. 2 years on, its slightly easier. but i get pain in lower back. shoots down right light leg to the knee. the heel at times. both sides of groin and inside thighs tingle when ive been walking a while. I cant bend or lift things. my consultant was usless. after tell me i had a protuding disc a ddd, he sent me to a physio that said walking is the best exercise. but im glad i found your videos .

[Shahid-omxl]

Doctor just told me that I have herniated disc. Man, it hurts like hell when you sit down, stand up, walk etc.