Top 3 Exercises for Sciatica and Pinched Nerve

Chad Madden of Madden & Gilbert PT in Harrisburg, PA, demonstrates 3 basic exercises for sciatica and pinched nerves.

If you have numbness, tingling, or weakness in one of your legs, we have a 30-second test to see what’s causing your pain.

For sciatica and pinched nerve treatment in Central PA visit:

Madden & Gilbert Physical Therapy
5425 Jonestown Road
Harrisburg, PA 17112
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[gsdoll]

O to the M to the After two days of no sleep and pain I did this at work today (almost brought tears to my eyes) 15 min. later NO PAIN!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[deirdredillon]

Thank you so much. I've spent the last 3 days in extreme pain, not being able to sit down or stand up. I did the first exercise and it brought me instant relief.

[nighthauke]

I could not find where to comment so I did it here. THANK YOU SO MUCH for uploading this video!!! It was like a 15 minute miracle. I've been in a lot of pain the past 3 days and in excruciating pain the last 24 hours. I've tried several high-dosage meds and pain creams but nothing helped. Doctor won't give me any more meds until my MRI results on Friday. I tried the exercises and it improved my pain about 80% the first time doing them. AMAZING! Thank you so much Madden PT!!!!

[THALIDO]

I have been in agony with sciatica the last two days, eating painkillers. These exercise have given me some great relief. Thank you.

[benwjones]

These exercises do in fact cause a small degree of initial pain but working through them has helped me tremendously. Thanks!

[ChiropractorVegas]

everybody should watch this video. It is amazing that most people complaining of leg pain have no idea what's going on. Nor do they know how very simple exercises can alleviate their discomfort. good job.

[ocsspot]

I had moderate to sever pain for 4/5 days... Did some of these exercises earlier this afternoon.... Pretty much (90%) relieved soon after doing them! THANK YOU!!

[AbortedRepublic]

I fixed my sciatica with back extensions and straight legged dead lifts. I was a truck driver and equipment operator. strengthening my lower back was key for me.

[veronn]

i know this is old, but thank u, i had a basketball injury and pinched my nerve and the first one brought relief

[bathtimeme]

I pinched my nerve yesterday and found these exercises to be so helpful! This is my third time pinching the same nerve and I usually have trouble walking. Doing these exercises relieves the pain and I am able to move around again. Hopefully I'll be able to run again soon! Thank you!

[BlaiseStirling]

I've had injury induced sciatica for over 5 years now, happened in my late 20's. I've not been able to work since. I've tried everything from hypnosis, acupuncture, pain management, physio, hydro, even a cortisone injection in my spine. These exercises only ever aggravated my condition, the injection helped ease the chronic discomfort for a short time however I still have dreadful pain for which I take oxycontin daily. Having watched your vid, I can say that even the less advanced stretching i

[carpediem]

Thank you.. thank you.. thank you!!!
Amazing... it worked. The pain is less. I have been in severe pain all day.

[kadir]

Hi Doc!
Thanks for sharing the Stretches & Exercises with us. got some relief honestly.
I have this pain for almost 8 years now. went to so many doctors but there was no proper result. so I'm kinda used to it now but the most bothering part is that I have a burning sensation on my left foot along with my left palm and sometimes left face (before the sensation was on my both feet only but slowly it's gone from one long time back) and most of the times I can't even sleep because of burning sensation. only solution I find is to keep my foot in a cold water for sometime or keep it under a fan. doctors say that it is because of slipped disk (I have 2 slipped disks. last 2 ones as per doctors) and cannot be treated separately. I have done many different exercises and they help to relieve the pain only.
Any advice for this please?

[MrSurfcaster]

These three exercises always work like a charm whenever my sciatic nerve acts up. Almost instant pain relief. A little soreness after but nothing like the horrible pain Pryor to theses three exercises.

[hildaperez]

Hi, I have been having the pains you explain to the tee for me. Thank you for all these. I will get back with you after I do the exercises.

[Circey]

I have scoliosis and now have two herniated disks and compression fractures from L1 to S1. I also have stenosis. I have dealt with disk problems in the past, but not like this. For the last seven months, I haven't been able to sit stand, walk, lay down for more than 15 minutes. I have seen an M.D, chiropractor, accupuncturist will try ayurvedic next. Thank you for posting these. I try to exercise every day, but hard without sleep.

[seanharper]

Chad, thanks for these video tips. I felt a painless pop while dead-lifting nearly 15 years ago, and haven't been right ever since. My pain not only radiates from my hip to my foot, but my range of motion has been severely hampered to the point of preventing regular exercise. These stretches relieve alot of the immediate pain, but it seems to always return. I am in Camp Hill, and would like to set up a consult with you.

[bigd]

This is very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to help others. I am going through this and its painful and awful. Human instinct is to lie down when in pain or sick, that is when the symptoms are the worst ! makes it hard to sleep !!

[alocin]

Thank you Doc. I appreciate your sharing with public.

[heccen]

Dear Doctor,
Thank you very much. I was in great pain and got relief now through these exercises. Allah will give you reward.