I was literally in tears, my piriformis was giving me pain for several weeks and I was considering the ER just for a little bit of relief. I held the stretch you suggested for the duration of your video and, while it was stubborn at first...I literally felt it just melt away. You two are a godsend. ❤🙏

@kujas

3 жыл бұрын

Did the pain go away eventually?

@chicagomike

3 жыл бұрын

Thinking of ER too. LOL.

@Iam_Tiara

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been in pain for 3 weeks! Pain meds, steroid and muscle relaxers are not helping! I’ll try this

@veronicamosey

3 жыл бұрын

Please let us know!

@lisasmith2502

3 жыл бұрын

Oh I can't wait to do this

Was suffering for months, did your exercise, left leg healed immediately, right leg took 1.5 days to heal. Doing the exercises was painful but so worth it. Thank you so much!!

@pix2.0

Жыл бұрын

How did you know you weren't tearing something? I'm afraid

Again!! Thank you thank you. I’ve been down for over 2 weeks. Sciatica down back and front of leg. Two visits to urgent care. My poor tired 74 yr old father has been coming over every day to help me and feed and water my dog. Friends have been coming in the afternoons to help me and my dog. I’ve been crying and screaming. So hard to just sit on the toilet. Finally got to a point where I could lay on the MRI table which will be sent to my pain management doc. I’m in wait /limbo waiting for help to come. I did this exercise on the floor. My bed is too soft. By no means am I done yet but I was able to walk around for 4-5 mins and get my dog a bowl of fresh water!! I am blessed by my papa, my friends, and you guys!! Crying from relief that’s coming. 🙏 💕

I’m 25 and extremely tense. Trying to figure that out. Back issues for years. Anyway. Came across your video and I laughed out loud throughout. I very much enjoyed the back and forth and how well you guys work together. I’ll keep watching your videos. You made it very easy to participate.

Such relief! Both of my hips and tailbone were injured in an accident. Now all 3 have arthritis. All of this put pressure on my nerves that made them hurt and go numb. In fact, most of the time I could not feel my toes and only part of my feet. Even medicine so strong that I could not think clearly did not stop this. But this simple stretch brought great relief.

Thank you from the UK. I’ve been in pain and I’ve not had a good nights sleep in years. The pain in my left buttock has got worse even walking has been very painful. I tried your exercises and I could feel the difference. I’m doing this 3 times a day I’ve slept better (all night) and I have not woken up in pain and I’m not in pain walking. Thank you so much for this video 👍👏

I was in excruciating pain, and this stopped it. Thank you so much!

Bob: says anything Brad: “sure” 🤣🤣🤣

These guys are such a great care team. They are informative and helpful, but deliver the message in a way that's easy to understand and even make it entertaining.

This video brought tears to my eyes. I was operated in India many years ago because clearly the doctors there don't care alternate and conservative therapies but only surgeries. Now i have a crazy sciatic nerve pain and i was literally in that position Brad showed which started giving me comfort and confidence, watching them do the stretch

I started this type of exercise a few weeks ago after I started having that dang sciatic pain again as usual, but since I’ve started training martial arts again after 35 years, I noticed the piriformis pain started to dig in, at the time I didn’t know what the muscle was called. I’m glad I found the channel!

thank you Bob and Brad! I had an appointment for $120 for first appointment . $45 for each appointment after that . I cancelled chiropractor appointment and googled and found this. Yes this took away my pain in my low back even though this is advertised pirformis. You have a newer video of this same position that you said to use for low back pain. I tried other stretches that didn't take it away, but this did. God bless you guys!! You are the best physical therapists on the internet!!

I’d like to mention one thing that I’ve noticed with my students when doing Cobra, or the press-up, and that is the tendency to compress the neck by turning the face toward the ceiling. Keeping the head and neck aligned with the spine helps to make this movement more comfortable and easier on the shoulders.

It works !!! Ten minutes ago I was literally a cripple, now I can move about quite comfortably. So simple I did not believe it when I watched your vid - proven wrong. Thanks !!

Thanks guys! Actually bought a flat table like you have from Costco online. I'm 79 so it makes it much easier to do this procedure and get up easily afterwards. The first time I tried that position I heard a POP in my lower back! Feeling better but I know it will take a while for pain to completely go away since it has been bothering me for over a month. God bless you both! 😃🙏

In 2013 I was rear ended at high speed while driving my Ford Ranger. At the moment of impact, I had a distinct pain in my lower left back. Turns out the seat no longer adjusts. Through the two of you I figured out it was a Piriformis injury. Today’s video indicated i probably had a tear that possibly healed. The only way to get relief has been stretching exercises. Have never tried relaxation position. I am 80 years old with a strong PT home program. Right now I am staying in quarantine so I cannot see my physical therapist. Years of injuries, falls, overuse of the body using poor techniques has taken its toll but all the stretching keeps me mobile.

@binhquan2443

3 жыл бұрын

I had been really impressed with this sciatica pain guide called MySciaticaPain9.blogspot.com In most instances, the alignment of my knees, hips as well as back is retained because of this. I no more experience painful feelings each and every time I get up. In addition, I noticed advancements in my knees due to this program. .

@lukespack

3 жыл бұрын

Good for you.

@mslaurateague

3 жыл бұрын

don’t click the link....it is to a Suspicious website

@jeegunugger1871

2 жыл бұрын

@@mslaurateague don't be scared boomer it's nothing

Been having pain while bending forward for a week now. Hence, I've been on a Bob and Brad marathon lol.

@kellycampbell3274

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@hemaraju14able

3 жыл бұрын

@rica.. has any exercise helped you?!! I have been having pain since 3 weeks if i bend too.. Hope your better

@ricapp798

3 жыл бұрын

@@hemaraju14able I found that some of the stretches made everything hurt more. So I ended up resting my leg for a while and only ever did walking. When the pain went down a bit, I did yoga and got a foam roller for my glutes. The pain is mostly gone now.

@misscogito9865

2 жыл бұрын

@@ricapp798 I tribes the stretches from another piriform exercise video and I’m not able to do some of them due to pain too. How long did it take you for it to go away?

I did leg extensions at the gym like always but got brave and did it with one leg and pulled my piriformis. Been having severe pain until I start going for a brisk walk for 9 weeks now. These stretches are so helpful.

I sleep with a leg up like that all the time. Had to go to PT to work through the Piriformis tension/Sciatica.

Thank you Bob & Brad for all your great vids! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 helping alleviate pain for so many of us… you both are amazing! 💪🏼💪🏼💕

Thank you Bob and Brad! My glutes were on fire and I couldn't a single position of relief for them, to relax them. It was such a huge relief knowing there's a position that gives the pirformis some slack. My pain has reduced so much this morning (did the exercises last night)

Much appreciation and love to Bob and Brad. Thanks guys. Your instruction and explanations are life changing. Stay well !

I’ve had issues for over 10 years with little relief. This stretch is the first thing that has provided relief

Finally my backpain is gone. Eight months of hell it was so bad i was depressed. Ive been miserable for eight months finally my back is back to normal. Thanks bob and brad your working miricles

Thank you very much for this very informative and useful video. So far, your exercises are the only ones that have helped me. Thanks a million!

I have had this type of pain at times throughout my entire life, thanks to you guys I now know how to alleviate it

i fall asleep each night like this it feels great and it relaxes my lower back pain by relaxing all those lower back muscles and tendons.

I watched this a year or so ago and now needed it for the left leg/hip! Thanks so much.

Just stumbled on your video. Thanks so much for sharing. Loving the light-hearted presentation. I had Piriformis 10 years ago and I have only gone and got this back again! I'll be trying your exercises in the vain hope that this will alleviate my symptoms. I have no back pain, just tingles down to toes, and an awkward feeling below.... Xx

I wish I had seen your video 2 days ago, I was in so much pain I couldnt even walk on the heel of my left foot. Tonight I felt instant relief (I live with this pain). Thank you so much, I will do these 3 times a day :)

@sheridan7475

Жыл бұрын

How’s it going?

Doing the Cobra pose (with the hips lifted off the ground as well),really helped my piriformis sciatica..

Thank God you guys are here with us.. Really appreciate your help..God Bless you both.

Always good to return to the expertise Bob and Brad bring - getting some wear and tear and coming to listen to you two makes me realise; good self help starts the recovery properly. Cheers Gents

Just got diagnosed with this omg the pain is insane so glad I found you 2 felt better after doing this

I've had issues with my sciatica for years usually it's a week or two but this bout has been lasting months. I tried the usual stretches and I'd have relief for about 10seconds then bam back to square one..I've seen other videos from you both and this one popped up and figured it'll be another 10 seconds then pain is back. I will say this one took a bit of testing to find that sweet spot but the relief was immediate once.i found the right position and it felt wierd at the same time like someone had poured ice all over the area I was experiencing pain in. I was semi laughing in the relief from the pain thank you so so much this will be a 2-3 times a day thing for me. I'm finally able to sit in a chair without feeling like someone is stabbing my sciatica/back with a hot knife. Instead of pain it's more of a cold tense feeling with ache.

Thank you. I had no idea what I had but the pain was unbelievable. this solved it!

oh wow. My piriformis syndrome has been acting up this week and was making it difficult to sleep. I just watched this video and went upstairs to try the exercise and maybe take a nap. I fell asleep on my face in the position.

@IAmJustR

3 жыл бұрын

I have tried every pill, cream, spray, heat, ice, massage, stretch and NOTHING has worked! im so excited to sleep tonight after just 90 seconds. God bless B&B

Hey guys! I love the sense of humor and quality information and tips in all of your videos. I was wondering if you guys have considered doing a video explaining the difference between the spondylolisthesis and spondylolysis, and differences between the causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments. If you already have a video like this and I missed it, I apologize! Thanks for all your tips--have a wonderful day!

This is so helpful!!! Thank you!!! I always come back to these videos for help when I have a flare.

This is a magic. it worked to me within a few sec.thanks both of you .

@Bbq7778

Жыл бұрын

Yes

As always guys - thank you. I was suffering from a bit of PS and sciatica - horrendous, all my usual exercises (even specific PS exercises) weren't helping. This helped!👍😊😊

This was so interesting to watch because I’ve been putting myself into a similar position naturally sometimes in bed because I found that it felt good for my hips. It’s validating to learn why that position feels good and reminds me to trust my body and how it wants to move.

@1Bonnie777

Жыл бұрын

The best way to relieve pain is with opiates. That's why 'they' are burning down poppy fields and not prescribing it; they WANT you to be in pain. But trust me when I tell you, that over in Israel, they prescribe opiates for pain.

@mrjace3

Жыл бұрын

Thats exactly what happens with me as well. So cool to have that natural instinct right?

@kmdn1

Жыл бұрын

That was my go-to position to sleep in until like the age of 14. Yeah I just felt good as relieved pressure I had even as it kid

@violettedarwish8743

10 ай бұрын

I had a sciatica for ainperiod of 2 years a went to a paiin managing he gives me 3 injections to my back I was relieved for a period of ayear The pain came back again i went fo another one of pain management he gave me more injection he said that sciatica nerve pains came back again???😢

@violettedarwish8743

10 ай бұрын

The pain came back again and another doctor said that the sciatica pain came back again ??? ? 🎉

Thank you SO much! I have been trying everything to help improve my sciatic pain, and this did the trick! THANK YOU! ❤

You guys are so much fun to watch. And getting relief from these stretches is the bonus..

Here we go with your witchcraft. I’ve been having sciatic flare ups this weekend and BOOM! Bob and Brad the best physical therapists and psychics on the Internet!

@heatherkaye8653

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't their psychic intuition on when to post on topics almost a lil creepy? I swear they are listening! Without fail my spouse will complain about pinched nerve, bam a video addressing it, then it was tennis elbow, bam video. This morning I was whining about my sciatic pain and this. ... haha its spooky! Spooky, but no less appreciated

@tiffanygrimsely14

3 жыл бұрын

@@heatherkaye8653 Someone could have put a spell on her to cause her back pain. You need to stop judging. You don't know about her life.

@vanvan857

3 жыл бұрын

I had been really impressed with this sciatica pain guide called MySciaticaPain9.blogspot.com In most instances, the alignment of my knees, hips as well as back is retained because of this. I no more experience painful feelings each and every time I get up. In addition, I noticed advancements in my knees due to this program. .

@infullbloom3246

3 жыл бұрын

You lack connective tissue in your diet. Eat chicken, pork or cow feet. You will fix the problem in couple of months.

@lindalai9092

3 жыл бұрын

@@infullbloom3246 bull

This video helped me so much, guys. THANK YOU!

You have explained the piriformis muscle so beautifully. I saw so many videos but always got confused with sciatic nerve. Now I'm clear. Thank you so much🙏🙏

I am greatful for the information and excercise....I am recovering very fast in few days. Thanks a million.

How did you know I'm an SPTA and my husband was just diagnosed with sciatica 😂 thank you!

Deceptively simple but it really works! Thank you!

I just pulled the Piriformis a couple weeks ago. I just came across this video today. Thanks

Love the way you doctors explain everything for us ThanQ

Really worked for me. i have both lower back pain and butt pain, some yoga and stretching exercises can reduce the lower back pain but not butt. However doing this specific stretch really realief the piriformis pain! Thank you!

Thanks a million, by following up all of your videos, finally I overcame both unbearable sciatica and priformis syndrome that I have been suffering from almost three months, and walked for the first time 8 km along the promenade I longed for madly. My message for those who have similar problem: Be patient and hopeful, continue "positioning", you'll get back to normal and enjoy walking and jogging.

Mr. Bob praying g for you ataxia and afasia problem. Bless your family. Thanks both of you for your help all this years.

I've been struggling with spontaneous back pain that started about a week ago and this really really really helped. Thank you all so much.

You two just crack me up! Great videos and so helpful! Thank you!

Hi, I was suffering from sciatica pain from last 15 days the pain was so worst that I couldn't sit nor stand and my doctor advised me to take bed rest for 15 to 20 days n the pain will come down. Today when I saw your video I was so happy that this is so much related to my problem. This same problem had occurred 12yrs back exactly the same n after taking rest n regular exercise I didn't face this problem. But now during lockdown I started seeing this again.

Wow, no wonder this position felt better when I was trying to sleep in a comfortable position. I've had months of pain walking and the pain in my butt would have me in tears. I was diagnosed with hip arthritis, but nothing was helping, and no pain was in the hip. Finally another orthopedic doctor said Piriformis Syndrome pressing on the sciatic (after an MRI). Thank you SO much for this video! You guys are great!!

My goodness! I was sceptical but thought I'd try it after reading the comments. It took about 100 seconds to feel better - so much better. God bless you both.

Wow, Bob and Brad really ARE the best physical therapists on the internets.

You guys are so helpful!! Thank you!!!

I have been dying of pain, the relief is instant. Thanks

Good thing i watch your videos guys..i am suffering from this pain for the couple of days now..hope it will lessen the pain..God bless you guys..

Oh my god, thank you guys for this. Stretching really wasn't working but just being in this position does.

I have so many body issues. Y'all already helped my Achilles tendonitis in a few days when my doctors haven't managed to help me in 6 months. Friggin amazing. Now I'm ready to fix my piriformis which has been intensely decreasing my quality of life for at least 10 years. Thank You so much for this content. Y'all are giving me so much that I would never be able to afford or access via my healthcare system.

@angrybritches1854

Жыл бұрын

Try dry needling with electrical stimulation. L5 was pushing on my sciatic. Almost considered a microdiscectomy. Serious, try it once. Reply back if it helps. The pain was excruciating for me. Trying to spread some healing info, I wish I had a year ago.

I found this position just by accident agonizing rolling around in bed last night trying to get comfortable. Was surprised to see this video pop up today! These guys Are spot on

Thanks for putting this up. I've been in pain for 2 weeks now , I did the first exercise and got I start relief , thankyou

God bless you gentlemen for sharing all this knowledge and information. This information has helped me and my family immensely ☺️

OMG you guys are awesome! I have piriformis syndrome and been in pain for the last few months bc I haven't been able to go to the gym and do the incline leg press which is the only thing that heals me. But this 90 sec stretch is the solution. I've done it only once last night while watching the video. I literally limp when I first walk in the morning and I didn't limp this morning. I've done it 2x today and feeling much better like 90%. Alleluia! Thanks Bob & Brad!

@Windsong1

2 жыл бұрын

I also do the machine at the gym where you do a backwards sit up. It's motion is like the last exercise but I get a better stretch. I use the handles to assist and after im done I just hang there to open vertebrae up .

@mmaallday118

2 жыл бұрын

Incline press feet wide an high sumo stance. Try

@Windsong1

2 жыл бұрын

I'm gonna!!!! Thanks you!!!!

I watched the periformus, (spelin) video and tried it and it helped a good bit. I have done this now twice and I can now lift my right leg without pain. And now this one. Yesterday morning I was in so much pain I was dragging my foot at the mall. After these exercises, and the other one, I can move without the tightness in my back or leg. I had major knee surgery 11, years ago on my right knee, and over time I have begun to really suffer. Thank you for posting this. I am amazed at how much two sessions have helped me. I am walking without pain today. This is a blessing.

Thank you Thank you ! I've been good for about 2 years & the sciatica returned recently. Last night (and I wasn't aware of this exercise) I couldn't rest to sleep so I tried different positions and one of them was similar to this exercise which gave me enough relief to fall asleep.

Suffering with this pain currently, tried this position once and instantly felt a good bit of relief. Going to keep up with it, very helpful.

@BobandBrad

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

I have pain on my left side going down my leg for several years! Have had regular Chiropractic treatments for years with NO relief! I just did your 90 second stretch, stood up from my bed and no pain! My God, why no one in Chiropractic practice has ever mentioned this simple stretch? Thank you SO much. Much appreciated🥰

@cdubya3071

2 жыл бұрын

Most chiropractors don’t teach you how to heal yourself. After 4 months of 2x a week at the chiropractor, somewhat better. Not good.

@lindaknox5047

2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to share their video. If a chiropractor suggests it and it works, they are golden.

@river8760

Жыл бұрын

Chiro is useless from my experience.

@lynnebattaglia-triggs1042

Жыл бұрын

Physical therapists do tell about this stretch. Chiropractors don’t necessarily tell about this.

@carmenbannerman1056

Жыл бұрын

Because chiropractors are quacks. Don't want to even think of how much money you've wasted on them.

I just had a flareup this week and I had forgotten this one move that your teaching, I had done it once before and it really help me , thanks for sharing this move with us

This video has been the saving grace for me! Thank you!

Very good, ´´Try again. Fail again. Fail better. - Samuel Beckett´´

Thank you.. gives some confidence 🙏👍

Man I was in extreme pain!!!!!!! I'm doin this now and it's helping!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!

Thank you Bob and Brad.

OMG this exercise is my regular sleeping position. No wonder my sciatica pain goes away after I sleep at night.

@jesusiskingofmyheart

3 жыл бұрын

Sameee 🤣💀

@IAmJustR

3 жыл бұрын

mine too but i suspect its why I'm in pain

@divine1ful

2 жыл бұрын

I was telling my wife the same thing...

@louannemiller5462

2 жыл бұрын

This is the position I have to be in to sleep. Now after 16 years post 2x failed laminectomy’s my left hip is thrown off .

@pattytracy-harris8290

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!

This stretch really works for me. Thank you Bob and Brad!

Hi Bob and Brad thank you for your help and God bless you💖🙏🏻

Thank you guys. Just did it this moment. U are God sent. The pain has been persistent for a week already. I can't sleep. So as I was looking for remedies, thanks that u appeared. I'm okay now

I truly appreciate your teaching us about Positional Release Technique so that we can get relief from our pain. It is a technique that is not spoken about very much and I appreciate that you present this on your Channel!

@Yorkiepoocharlie

3 жыл бұрын

Please seek out the care of a physical that doctor in your area. Getting red on info from yt might not be in your best interest.

This stretch really worked. Tried it today, rode my bike, and no pain. Couldn’t believe it. Very impressed. I will continue with this stretch, wow.

@Headhits

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I’m hoping. I get flare ups but this is the longest and haven’t been able to ride in a couple of weeks, absolutely horrible for my sanity.

I was in pain for several days. Had difficulty sleeping and working. Tried this exercise and it worked immediately. Thank you 🙏

I have seen some of your videos off and on for about 6 months and never really was able to incorporate them into my schedule. I have been dealing with sciatica pain for the past 3 months and have been given 2 injections into my glute for it and there has been no real relief from the pain. I have a month to wait until I can even start PT for some pain relief. I saw your video last night about the exercise in bed and I want to say "THANK YOU" so much. I woke up without pain today.

I miss the viking football in the back ground.

Thank you. You have taken away 8 years of pain! I tried physio, chiro, acupuncture, massage, low inflammatory diets and my pain is gone after this one simple move. Thank you!

@MattD86

Жыл бұрын

Seriously?

You guys are miracle workers! I'd been dealing with pain for months and, once again, you guys come through. I started doing the relaxation exercise and in 3 days, the pain is almost gone. I'm 95% better.

I always hold my breathe when Sciatica attacks thanks 🙏

Wow! I was sleeping like this because this was the only position I didn’t feel pain .

@barbaracardin4220

3 жыл бұрын

Ru ya

@nambnuts

3 жыл бұрын

Exacty! Me Too! My body took this position involuntarily to ease the pain!

@clararaimundi551

3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@lindalane7341

3 жыл бұрын

Me too. Lol

@serator24

3 жыл бұрын

Me too...but you know this doesn't solve anything on the long term (we spending 8 hours in this position and still having a problem. This video is vaste of time.

You are so Kind to share your knowledge with us. Thank you. This is helping me. 🇨🇦💫

You guys rock!! I wish you all the success in the world! Physicians are so into surgeries and other things that do NOTHING for the root cause of so many of these nerve ailments. Bravo!!

This really helped. It was difficult to find the right position, but when I did.. after about 90 seconds - immediate relief!! The pain came back after I sat down behind my computer, but it is not as painful as before. Thank you!!

@preethamtillu1708

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing!!

This was so helpful! I was really in pain, did these 3x yesterday, also put a heat patch on the area. Woke up with no pain this morning! AMAZING. Thank you so much!

@nidujayakody9887

Жыл бұрын

The pain was irritating and this really helped, I Thank both of you. Is it alright to go to sleep in this position or stay for a longer period in this position?

If you know you have piriformis syndrome and you can't get out of the flare up vicious circle, I strongly recommend you get a botox injection. Some clinics (in larger cities offer it) or some Physiatrists will do it. After 2 years of constant pain and flare ups, I got the injection done. It took 3 weeks and most of my symptoms are gone!! My massage therapist can now work on the adhesions and scar tissue in that region without sending me on a 3 day flare up. I am working on strengthening the glute and the other rotator ( without flare ups)while the piriformis is paralyzed. The injection may have to be redone after 3 months depending if the symptoms return.

@martamarton7809

3 ай бұрын

BOTOX????

@martamarton7809

3 ай бұрын

Please answer me about botox❤

@hael8680

3 ай бұрын

@@martamarton7809 yes botox. It's used in other conditions. It's fairly recent for piriformis syndrome.

Starting now! Thank you guys

Guys this is what your famous for in my book... helping with sciatica and piriformis... you have helped me in a time when I am in lockdown caring for our palliative elderly in aged care during the pandemic. ( working 10 HR straight shifts at the moment so I am very sore) Sending thankfull hugs!🇦🇺💋🌺

@kellycampbell3274

3 жыл бұрын

God bless u with your work. I am trying to find the right exercise for my piraformis pain but it wont improve unless i try some of these suggestions. i like bob and brad's videos very much.

@ace6285

3 жыл бұрын

Bless you for your work.

@deborahmckinney808

3 жыл бұрын

McKenzie learned here fixed long-term pain! I pushed up, prayed, and daughter pressed on my lower back. The buldge retreated. Miracle!!!! Thank you BnB

@valeriesecor8739

3 жыл бұрын

@@deborahmckinney808 Strange ..I just did that cobra arch like stretch ..and my back is achy.. even though he said it will be ..wonder if it will ease up? Such a number after being so active in everything ..But I’m determined to fix this!

@deborahmckinney808

3 жыл бұрын

@@valeriesecor8739 I did the backward u. Stretch many times with prayers included. I'd go up on my arms leaving hips on the bed arching my back. My daughter ran her hands on my lower back, hip area, pulling from the middle pulling out toward the hip with some pressure. It moved! And the pain was so much better. You could see the bulge of the disc when I went in this shape. Bob n Brad thank you SO much!