Top 7 Signs You Can Heal Your Own Sciatica/Herniated Disc

"Famous" Physical Therapists Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck present Top 7 Signs You Can Heal Your Own Sciatica/Herniated Disc.

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[SanjaB]

1. if you have a period in the day to feel no pain
2. generally worse with sitting and getting up from sitting (bending down worse, stretching up gets better > good sign)
3. if it is worse while bending forward doing something
4. worst in the morning but improves in about half an hour cause of disc imbibing with fluids during the night
5. worsens with inactivity, gets better with movement like walking
6. if pain stops above the knee
7. if generally you are better when laying on the stomach and on the elbows

If you have at least 4 of them its a good sign you can heal your own sciatica

[rcmarson]

I am 62 and exercised every morning and lost 30lbs. Then I laid on a roller the wrong way and herniated a disc. It was agony for two weeks. Now it has been a month and it IS getting better. Just had an MRI and have a disc extrusion. I felt like many of the commenters. My active life was over and all that that infers. Now it is a month later and I’m able to lay on my stomach when I sleep and can lay on my back with little pain. Hang in there! If an old guy like me can get better and continue my life, then you younger ones can as well. Be patient and listen to your body. Don’t push your limits and be kind to yourself. Chances are good it will get better
This is a 3 month update to my herniated disc issue. I am back to lifting and working out normally! I was careful and stopped all of that activity for a while and now it is fine. I am very careful about lifting with my legs and not my back now, but there have been times I’ve tweaked it and feel it. But even the numbness in my left shin has gone away.
Of course each of us is different, but if someone had said I’d feel this good 3 months later, I would never have believed them. Hang in there and remain hopeful!

[elliecee]

I’ve been crying from the pain. Had a severe panic attack right last night. This made me hopeful. Thank you 💖

[nirmalkesavan]

I pray to almighty that all of us will heal completely❤

[tessicat]

I’ve been really depressed about my stubborn back injury, as I’m only 28 and have a lot of energy, but can’t do a lot physically anymore. I also have a very physically demanding job that has been just injuring it more, so I’ve been worried about my career. I was starting to think that I’d be stuck with the pain forever, as I roll it, use heat, stretches, exercises...but this video has given me hope again, as I pass them all! I just need to be more assertive on asking for breaks to exercise, I can do this!

[kekort]

1) Periodic lapse in pain. 1:23
2) Generally worse with sitting and getting up from sitting. 1:55
3) Worse after prolonged bending or stooping. 2:35
4) Worse in morning, but improves after 30 minute or so. 3:11
5) Worse when inactive. 4:31
6) Pain confined to above the knee. 4:55
7) Better when lying on the stomach. 5:17

[itstheterranaut]

You should have called the book 'We've got your Back'.

Anyway- thanks for all that you do-

[WilkinsVideos]

For four long years I've been dealing with sciatica and I didn't know what it was. Until a few weeks ago. Because, of this I haven't been able to hold a real job. I think God for letting me find these videos!

[somewhereupacreek]

I am dealing with a herniated disc right now. It is located at S4 and S5. It is the worst pain ever. I have been active my entire life and yes it takes a mental toll.

[ChaplainDeanna]

75 years old, suffering the worst pain of my life, fearing I can no longer take care of my home, garden, dogs, and myself -- but this video gives me real hope. Thank you!!!!

[salt]

I’m mid 20s with a herniated disk. I’ve been in extreme pain for about a week, found your videos, your stretches have reduced my pain and given me back mobility. Thank you guys so much. If I keep on it I’ll be back working out in no time!

[DeeAre.]

This video literally saved my back and leg. God bless you guys. I started doing that floor stretch up stomache down, and instantly my leg started feeling relieved. Like you guys said, "it's like a miracle." On the first stretch it took so much pain in my leg away. I'm excited to see what happens when I continue doing this everyday. I'm so grateful for your videos! Keep up the good work. You are helping so many!

[janicenartey]

Walking does help sciatica but you have to persevere because you may feel stiff to begin with but it gets better.

[MrChayanne]

u guys saved my life have pain for like 3 years not sure what to do couldn't walk its really bad.

[dasi]

You guys have saved me so much pain, and have helped me get rid of 2 herniated discs.  much. I can't express how greatful I am to your channel. Really guys, your videos have pretty much saved me.

[SR-xpop]

These guys are amazing. I went from excruciating pain and numbness to some pain and numbness slowly residing. Just from that one exercise laying on stomach and pelvis down pushing arms up . Amazing

[PC-ivso]

just them explaining the fluid in the discs ... at the beginning... answered so many things for me.

[Agangser]

You two are a blessing. Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to post these.

[gmed]

Found out I have a large disc protrusion with narrowing spine and thought I was facing surgery. Surgeon said my body is healing itself! Thank God. This video helped convince me too, so many yes’s!

[Ryhla]

I have going to a local PT for sciatic nerve pain. Some of the home exercises they suggested for me to do came from that book. It has helped tremendously in the 5 to 6 weeks I have had a huge improvement.