Sciatica Exercises Part 2 – Revenge Of The Piriformis
http://www.sciaticaselfcare.com presents: The second part provides an exercise for relieving piriformis syndrome and also discusses how to tell the differenc between “true” sciatica and piriformis syndrome.
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It sounds like you … It sounds like you may have some additional problems that are not directly related to the sciatica. The pain between the shoulder blades may actually be from the sciatica exercise, as the extension can jam up the spinal joints in some cases. This can usually be alleviated with a chiropractic adjustment, or possibly by lying on your back on the floor with a rolled up towel lengthwise under the spine while doing some deep breathing. The heel pain may be due to heel spurs.
It is usually … It is usually possible to relieve sciatica without drugs. I suggest you check out my Sciatica Exercises Part 1 video. You can get additional self treatment suggestions on my website shown on the video. Good luck!
It sounds like you … It sounds like you have more than just sciatica. My recommendation is to consult with a chiropractor to see what can be done to help you. If possible, try to get a recommendation to a chiropractor from a friend who has had a good experience. If you don't know anyone who has seen a chiro, then I suggest looking in the yellow pages for one with just a listing since those tend to get most of their new patients from referrals. Good luck!
Hello my doctor … Hello my doctor seems to think i have sciatica and i think by what ive read ect i definately have this plus the piriformis by doing the movement you have just suggested. she has prescribed me Amitriptyline which im extremely reluctant to take as ive also read that these are not only addictive but used to be prescribed as an anti depressant. Do you think it is possible to treat my problem without the use of drugs? many thanks
hey doc i have … hey doc i have sciatica damage due to an epideral i ahd at my daughters birth in 2008 my pain is my neck my feet tingles stiffness n joint pain muscle spasms in my side neck muscles cant stand for too long i also have it extended into my hands n get spasms other places in my body where i cant move it and it hurts so so bad
Hi Doc, I have … Hi Doc, I have another problem. Your exercises, which I do before I get out the bed in the A.M., help get rid of the pain so my hips can support me when I start walking around. It feels great to have stability when I get up! But the intense pain between my shoulderblades (which wakes me up sometimes) and in the heels of my feet (ouch!) still persist. I do a set of 20 reps before I get up from the bed or from sitting in a chair, but my heels continue to ache something awful! Help me. Thanks!
Thanks! I'm glad … Thanks! I'm glad you found them useful.
WOW!!! Thanks Doc! … WOW!!! Thanks Doc! Now I know I have priformis syndrome and not sciatica. Your explanations and exercises are awesome!!!
My recommendations … My recommendations will vary somewhat depending on what is known about the cause of your condition. True sciatica from a disc protrusion is a different situation than piriformis syndrome from inactivity or muscle overuse. If you have not had an MRI or CT to evaluate the discs, I think it would be a good idea at this point. If you have not already, I suggest you check out my Sciatica Exercises part 1 video and see if that gives any indication of what may be causing the pain and what helps it.
Hi Dr.,
I've had … Hi Dr.,
I've had intense sciatica/piriformis pain for quite a few months. I've been to an osteopath (which was helpful but too far of a drive to make it routine), chiropractor (which was good for temporary relief), and a couple doctors. What do you advise? Stretches and exercise? I've been doing some ab/low back/abductor exercises but I haven't noticed any change. I just borrowed some cross-country skiis, maybe that will strengthen my butt/outer leg? Please help! It's painful!!
Thank you.
You may have a … You may have a slight disc bulge going on as well as a sacroiliac issue. The stretch on this video won't do any harm. You may also get some benefit from the exercise shown on my "Sciatica Exercises – Part 1" video. Good luck!
Thnx for the reply … Thnx for the reply doc appreciate it. another quick quest. I also forgot to mention I have stiffness and tightness through my lower back also. Another thing when I bring my leg out straight in a seated straight position and my chin to my chest at the same time I feel that same weird sensation. I was just wondering If i can do these stretcheses anyway? thnx.
It sounds like the … It sounds like the gluteus minimus is tightening up and most of the time that's associated with dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint. Sometimes it will fix itself eventually, but I suggest getting it checked by a chiropractor. Chances are it can be fixed up pretty quickly. Good luck!
Hey Doc.Geroge I … Hey Doc.Geroge I like the info. here. I have a question I have tightness, stiffness and a funny sensation on my right upper buttocks but no pain whatso ever it all started when I started to exercise. So , when i sit down with my feet flat on the floor and lift up my right leg and bring my ankle or toes toward me I fee this sensation on my buttocks. Everything else is fine. I need some help but im keeping a positive attitude but at times im just like "what is this? I'd like your feedback. ty.
Thank you. I have … Thank you. I have been doing what you said after watching your first video and it helps tremendously. And a lot of ice . I have always taught exercise and am wondering – do I stop until all pain goes away — or use upper body only — when it has been part of life for 30 years , I am trying to figure out ways of maintaining fitness level – like wear a long line girdle -just like my grandmom? Thank you so much.
I'd suggest you try … I'd suggest you try the basic McKenzie exercise shown on my Sciatica Exercises Part 1 video. It's unusual for an L5 disc to cause symptoms in the front of the thigh. You may just be "wired" a little differently or there may be something else going on, such as another disc bulge higher up. Either way, if one or more bulging discs are the problem, the exercise on the Part 1 video will usually help. Good luck!
Dr. Best – thanks, … Dr. Best – thanks, visit Chiro (did nothing) and neurosurgeon who gave me tons of Vicadin Flexeral – i hate it – my pain is from L5 bulge but pain located i down front of left leg Quads and Tiialis – is there a specific stretch for that area/ I teach xercise so am probably impatient – but anything has to be better than drugs. Thanks so much
Actually I'm a … Actually I'm a chiropractor, so technically I'm not a "medical professional", as some M.D.'s point out to my patients when the docs don't want them to listen to me! I've just studied a lot of different aproaches and try to figure out what works best for the individual patient rather than automatically follow the "standard" treatment approach.
Good video (for a … Good video (for a medical professional !)
I don't mean to be rude but your approach is quite seriously different to most medical professionals. I suspect you have either had this complaint yourself and/or are actually a practitioner of yoga so have a particular awareness that goes beyond theory?
Anyway, it's refreshing as you are the first one I have come across in a lot of years with a really down to earth approach. I had to discover all this stuff on my own over a lot of years, funny thing !
Wow. My pain … Wow. My pain disappeared immediately after I did the piriformis-test.
Your description of … Your description of the problem sounds like true sciatica, most likely from a bulging disc. While you are young for this type of problem, it is not unheard of in teenagers. I suggest you try the exercise in my video "Sciatica Exercises, Part 1" and see if it helps. You might also get some benefit from the resources at my website, shown on the video. Good luck!
You're welcome! … You're welcome! Since it appears that your problem is true sciatica, likely from a disc problem, I suggest you try using the exercise on my video "Sciatica Exercises, Part 1". Good luck!
Hi, DrGeorgeBest; I … Hi, DrGeorgeBest; I have taken your advice fromthe other video; 'What causes Sciatica' and come on here to determine which it is.
I have tried the first exercise for true sciatica, but I can hardly lift my leg and it is agony in my pelvis, thigh and back.The other exercise didn't cause hardly any pain except in my back.
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hey dr ive been to … hey dr ive been to phisiotherapists and sports doctors and they both say that i have sciatica but i only realy get pain in the hamstrings and sometimes the calves when i outstretch my leg. Another symptom i have is a really tight feeling in my lower back. Im only 16 so this shouldnt be happenning my question is wether this seems more like scitica or piriformis or a completely different syndrome?
I suggest getting … I suggest getting an opinion from a chiropractor. With minimal abnormal findings on the MRIs, my suspicion is that there may be some functional problem in the sacroiliac joint that may be producing trigger points in the piriformis and/or gluteus minimus muscles. A chiropractor who also offers massage therapy or who works closely with a massage therapist would be a good place to start. Good luck!