I don't like to consider myself a "senior", but these exercises really helped me out this morning after an awful night of sciatica pain from my degenerative discs

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

So great to hear Monica! I’m so happy you found this workout and it’s helping!

@sandrajohnson3392

Жыл бұрын

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith ❤

@sandracoffey9983

9 ай бұрын

Im so glad to ejoy the w0rkout it really did help my scanica nerve workout alot!

Your exercises and stretched are wonderful for me!!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

25 күн бұрын

Glad you like them! I am so glad they are helpful for you!!

from the moment i found you my life has changed. your exercises are very good for me. i do them every day.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

13 күн бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you so much, and remember I am here for you!

Thank you Meredith! I have just started doing little bits of exercise after having a really bad attack last year. Never known pain like it! Will start doing these regularly and after reading all the comments, I'm sure they will be perfect for me too 👍

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

4 ай бұрын

I hope it helps you, I am sure it will!!

This sciatica stretch workout has been so helpful! 👍 You're greatly appreciated! Thank you! 🤗

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

4 ай бұрын

So happy it is helpful, thank you for the support!

@askmeanythingiamheretohelp5014

3 ай бұрын

I have spinal stenosis along with slip disc and disc bulge, can I do these exercises?

I just started stretching this morning after being unable to walk because of sciatica. I'm so grateful for your exercises! thank you so much

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

That is so wonderful to hear!! I am so proud of you for doing the workout, and so happy you are feeling much better!!! I am here for you!

I have had such sciatica pain and seaching through youtube there are so many that say relief from sciatica is seconds. None of them helped. These stretches helped! Thank you soooo much!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Yay! I’m so happy they have helped, way to go!!

@leenamunge7954

7 ай бұрын

​@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith.

Meredith, thank you for your patience. I've always exercised but when I lost one of my sisters I gave up, but sciatica made me start again. Your instructions are easy and relaxing 🤗

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

4 ай бұрын

I am proud of you! And remember I am here for you along the way!

Fantastic!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

29 күн бұрын

Glad you like it! Thank you!

Meridith,you go girl ,thank!

Just loved your video. Thanks.

Hi Meredith - hope all good with you? I'm doing good- just keeping up with my daily stretching. This is one of my all time favorites! Thank you and have a good rest of your week. 🙋‍♀️

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

3 ай бұрын

So happy you enjoy it! Have a great week!

Meredith what a way to reliefs my Sciatica . Thank You so much .🌹

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help Martha!

Thank You! 🙌🏼

Thanks for sharing health care habits, God bless you and your family 🙏⛪😊

I feel so much better after your exercise video. Thank you Meredith!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

That is great, thank you David!

Hello Meredith. I discovered your videos a few days ago. These lower back/sciatic stretches are helping me a lot....even more than the stretches I received from PT. Have had this problem for years. Now that I'm older (73) I just want to be able to keep moving as I continue to age. I am also enjoying your strength training videos. Thank you so much!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

4 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! I am so happy the stretches and strength are helping you. I am here for you along the way!!

I just found you here on you tube!!! I am a "tin woman" when it comes to winter!! This helped me sooooo much! I am now a new subscriber! Yay

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Madge!!

senior fitness? I'm in my 20s and need this lol

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Emilee! Although the name of my channel is “Senior Fitness…”, I offer something for all ages and levels. I appreciate your comment, and I hope you enjoy this and other workouts and stretches! Take care, Meredith

Your videos are my new favorites, thanks.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you for the support!

Meredith, love your stretching exercises! Hopefully, doing these regularly will help me become as flexible as you!😊 Thank you,

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Millie! They will help you💖

Absolutely loved this! You have such a calming voice and your stretching videos have helped me get through some stressful times lately! Thank you so much! 🤩👏

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words, and so happy you enjoyed this and other stretching workouts!!

@1beachwalker

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith 🙂 I'm going to try more of your other videos as time goes on. I appreciate your reply.

You are so fabulous! Thank you. I'm just now getting stiffness from arthritis and these exercises are perfect for me.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

9 ай бұрын

You're so welcome! Thank you for the support!

WoW excellent !! 👍🙏😘🌸

Thank you Meredith

67 years old. Went for xrays 2 days ago because of sciatica pain that only went as far as my knee. While waiting for results, it got even worse last night! (Didn't think that was possible). After doing these stretches, pain has already decreased 50%! I couldn't even do the last exercise because I need a chair without arms, but thank you so much! I've been wanting "senior" exercises, so I subscribed to your channel.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 ай бұрын

I am so glad this helped! Keep up the great work, it will continue to help as you continue to do it. Keep me posted on your progress!

This was fabulous! I am so glad I found your channel!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

5 ай бұрын

Thank you, I am so happy you found it and you are enjoying the workouts!!

That was an excellent follow-up to the other seated video, Meredith. I really feel good now! Thank you.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

I’m so proud of you, thank you!!

Thanks. Can't lie on my back. This is a perfect workout to help my sciatica

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to help!! Thank you!!

Thank you, I love your workouts. It has helped my sciatica pain so much. I look forward to doing this every morning with you.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Laurie!! I’m proud of you!

Thanks!

Tank Meredith. Nave a great week 🌹❤️

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Stela!

All of these made a lot of sense. Thank you. I’m feeling a bit better

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear Susan!! Keep it up, you will start feeling much better soon!! Take care and keep me posted 💕

Thank you for sharing your exercise for seniors.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Olympia!!

Much appreciated & very helpful!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you, that was great. Congrats on the 25,000 followers. ❤️

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Kay for all the support!

Thank you Meredith nice stretches exercise. I appreciate it gentle & relaxing youre champion.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

5 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you!

Loved these stretches. Thank you

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

Amazing stretches. Trust these exercises will help my lower back pain an help in walking too.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Yes they will Leena! Thank you!!

Thank you Meredith have had sciatica problem since June 07 ! Pray this works definitely feels good right now! Happy I found this! Tried a few others none gave relief! 🙏🙏🙏

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

11 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Keep up the great work and you will feel results!!

I started this pain this week, very difficult to get from bed ,once I get from bed after day is manageable I saw today I think these will help me thank you

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

19 күн бұрын

Yes, they will help! Keep it up, you can do it!!

OMG !!! This helped so much! Tried it yesterday for the first time and have not felt this good in a long time! THANK YOU!!!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Yay, I hope you are still feeling great! I am so proud of you!!

I needed that! So love your workouts! Thank you Meredith!!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Deb!!

This helped ease some of my low back / sciatica pain. Thank you.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear, thanks Karen!

Thanks u so much video

These exercise have been a huge benefit for me, thank you and best wishes from the UK.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Steve, I am so happy they help!!

I'm praying these stretches work for me. I was in the ER Saturday because of a sciatica attack and all they did was give me muscle relaxers and pain meds. I wanted an answer as to why this keeps happening.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

9 ай бұрын

I hope these help you! Be consistent with them, they will help!

Thanks for these exercise. The best

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Yvonne!

Thank you so much this amazing and I feel better after just a few days

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Keep up the great work, thank you Francey!!

Very Useful, Beneficial for Age Old People. Thanks🌹🌹🌹🌹🙏

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Right sciatic pain came back. So glad you are there for me.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Karen, I am here for you!!

VERY HELPFUL. THANK YOU1

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

this is good information

Thank you. I've been suffering w sciatica pain lately. These stretches helped. I just started today. I'm already anxious to see more results. THANK YOU again. Easy to follow, music complements activities.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda!!

Thank you Meredith from Ireland

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Elainew in Ireland!!

Your videos have worked wonders for me, happy to notice difference in strength and flexibility. It’s a daily must to workout with one of your videos.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Pat!

@jantarghetta8538

2 жыл бұрын

Your exercises have helped me reduce sciatica pain after a week. Thanks. Will continue to do them.

Thanks

Very happy I found you. I am 76 and have been in real pain for the last 3 weeks. Went to chiro and your workout routine is a great adjunct to chiro. I cannot afford to go every other day to him. So you are my answer. Feel better already.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear Albert! Keep up the great work!

thank you for making this easy slow workouts..

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Thank you!

these are great!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you for your exercise. I had two sciatic exercises and I found them so relaxed. Please tell me what kind of chair do you use? I found I kept slipping from my chair.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

10 ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the workout! Here is a link to a good chair that you should not slip from: www.seniorfitnesswithmeredith.com/equipment/ Let me know if you have any questions!

Thank you. For 5 days I could barely walk due to most likely the priformis muscle. I havent been able to sleep. I have been searchibg and doing all these exercises that werent workingz The worst was they had to be done on the floor. Getting off the floor was excruciating. Then I found your chair exercises. I did them this morning first time. Pain gone almost completely. I have done them twice today so far and I can walk and sit and get up without screaming . Thank you. I have this problem about twice a year for the last four years. I will continue to do these. Excited that you added the strength ones too. I even tried actually PT tgru my insurance and it made things worse. Thank you so much

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Hi Camille! I am so happy the workouts are helping you! And I am so proud of you for doing them and staying on top of it to get better. Keep up the great work and remember I am here for you! Take care, Meredith

Very Useful Exercises Sitting on Chair Thanks for this

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kamal!!

I needed this after slightly wrenching my low back this afternoon. Couldn't do the bridges, but just stood up and sat back down instead. Plus, cold packs alternating with hot packs before doing the video. Really helpful - thank you! Have a good week ahead! 🌟👏🫶

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Hope your back is feeling much better, I’m proud of you!

@1beachwalker

Жыл бұрын

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith thank you, it is better. My chiropractor helped me too.

Thanks, I was able to do most of this! Will be back to keep up! Sciatica sufferer!!!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

I’m proud of you Diane! You can do it!!

My goodness! These stretches really have helped me. Thank you so much. X

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

So glad they help!! Thank you Sharon!!

I thank you, for difference type of stretching!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Jeffrey!!

Perfect routine I do these daily

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Very good David, way to go!!

Excelente trabajo gracias desde España ❤

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Carmen, in Spain!!

I did the exercises for the second time & got worse afterwards. ( I have Stenosis L4.L5.S1) SO, definately won't do again. I really like your workouts in spite of dealing with stage 4 OsteoArthritis of the hips & double hip replacements indicated.( I had an accident 5yrs.ago)

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry about feeling worse, please listen to your body and only do what is best for you!!

Thank you so much😊

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Maggie!!!

For Seniors❤

This is great when you have a desk job and still have to work at your computer... Take a break and do these!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

11 ай бұрын

I agree!! Great advice!

Have had trouble with the back of my knee and leg this week. Don't know if it is Sciatica - but thought I would try this exercise. I have done this exercise two times this week and it seems to be helping. Thank You Meredith!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Way to go Kathy, keep up the great work!!

I couldn't sleep due to hip and low back pain tonight. So I did this video and I feel much better. So back to bed and hoping for the best. I really appreciate your chair stretching videos- I keep them on standby. 🙂 Thank you.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

I’m so happy to hear that!! Keep it up, with the stretches! I’m proud of you!

@1beachwalker

Жыл бұрын

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith thank you - it did help me sleep better that night. You're the best! 🫶

it's really helpful

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

I did this workout yesterday and it is by far my favorite 💗💗💗

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

I’m so happy you enjoy it, way to go!

@lindaj.brooks2365

2 жыл бұрын

I now do this workout at least 3x a week ❤️❤️❤️

I love you sis.. thank you!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Thanks. I have scitica problem. I did this exercises and feel. much better. I have severe pain in lower back and could not sleep but tis exercises help me. Love you. Greetings from India.🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

9 ай бұрын

So wonderful to hear! I am so happy they are helping! Keep up the great work!!💖

This is still by far my favorite exercise video. I do it at least 3x a week before I run/walk on my treadmill. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

That is so great Linda! Thank you so much for all your support💖

🎉

I have severe pain but I want to walk again without using Walker so I just started with this video and will see more as I become stronger thank u

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Lydia!! You can do it!!

I have not very often sciatica problems thank you

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Still great stretches:)

I tried the modified bridges again, like last time and get bad spasms in my front, stomach area. Did I do it wrong? Or am I just out of shape? Probably both! 🙄 I stopped and just stood up and sat down-- at least I was doing something. Plus, the stretching after that helped the spasms calm down. I really enjoy doing your videos.... Thank you again. You're the best! 🌟

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 ай бұрын

I am sorry you are getting spasms while doing that move. I would eliminate those until you feel a bit stronger in the core area. If it keeps up, it just might be a move that is not the best for you. But keep up the others that feel good! Keep me posted! Take care!

@1beachwalker

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate your reply and advice. I'm definitely a work in progress. I actually was amazed I was able for the first time to do the maneuver. Been working on core strength recently - so I know I'll get there. I'll be careful- don't want to throw my back or hip out. Thank you Meredith...when I'm able to do that without spasms I will let you know.

I’m going to start these excercises straight away I’m in so much pain at back of hip to knee I’m 77years old and an mri scan has shown a narrowing of my spinal cord causing an impingement so fingers crossed 😊

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Keep at it, you will feel great improvement. Keep me posted on your progress please! I’m proud of you!

Ur very kind .god give long age plz.

Lota of crackeling in my back this morning. Boy does this workout help alleviate some of my sciatic / low back pain.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Love that Karen! Way to go!

@karenlarson6451

Жыл бұрын

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith - still working on low back/sciatic pain. I am scheduled for vacation on 6/25/23 for a road trip. May have to cancel if pain doesn't subside. Seeing doctor next week. I do get some relief with these stretches.

I am not a senior but being totally honest with my out-of-shape-self, I need a slower starting point. Thanks for the content.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

I am so happy you found the channel and the workouts are a good pace for you! I am here for you whenever needed!! You can do it!

how often a day can i do these stretches for sciatica

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

These can be done a couple times each day, as you feel the need to do them!

1 weejk of Seated Sciatica Stretching Workout and no need for any muscle relaxants. Pain is almost gone!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Karen, that makes me so very happy! I’m so proud of you for all your hard work and dedication!

@karenlarson6451

2 жыл бұрын

@@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith, pain is back and so is Seated Sciatica Stretching.

How often should you do them if hurting? Once a day.. twice? Just ready to get better. Thanks just don't want to overdo them.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

7 ай бұрын

You can do this multiple times a day, to get the stretches in. Also picking a favorite couple of stretches that feel best and do those through the day.

Hi I have had two failed surgeries for sciatic, they think it’s pinched. They also fused my L4-L5. That was done 3-4 years ago, I have had spinals injections that didn’t help. But I found Chinese acupuncture helps me so much. I always exercised all my adult life and was a daily walker. I’m trying to give you a little history off me. Do you think that these exercises would help me. I can’t stretch very far, but if I was to do these maybe twice or 3 times a week. Do you think my body wouldn’t loosen up some, that I wouldn’t be so tight all the time? I really look for your reply. Thanks

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Donna! Thank you for the message. Yes, these will help you loosen up tremendously! And they will help with your back pain! Keep me posted with your progress! Take care and stay well, Meredith

Thank you Meredith.I have had sciatica so I know what it’s like ,but now I have numbness on the front thigh,doesn’t hurt now,but just numb. I don’t know how to spell it but it starts with P. Could be this?

@francesoha2062

2 жыл бұрын

Piriformus.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, piriformis syndrome can arise from a sciatic compression. Keep y the exercises and stretches, they will help tremendously!

Meredith, I have lumbar stenosis and am wondering if you have ever addressed this issue. Hard to decide what’s safe and what isn’t. Thanks.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

11 ай бұрын

Hi! I have not addressed lumbar spinal stenosis specifically. What is safe is to only do what feels best for you, and strengthening the core to protect the spine. Remember that always when you do your exercises. I will possibly add that to a list of workouts to create, I like it! Thank you and remember I am here for you!

How many times can I do this throughout the day?

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bonnie, 2x per day is sufficient. Start with 1x per day and see how your body does with it. If all feels good, you are feeling relief, then an addition on another session can be done. I hope this helps! Take care, Meredith

I had both hips and left knee totally replaced is this exercise suitable for me your reply will be much replaced.

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Yes, this is a great stretch for you to do.

Any chair can be used?

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

Yes, as long as it is sturdy!

Can these be done daily or 2-3x a week? ❤️❤️❤️

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it can Linda!

I thought it tooooo speedy for someone in great pain!

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate your feedback, maybe a slower stretch is better. I’ll work on that.

I can not sit in a chair that hard, or sit on the edge of any chair. Are you sure you have Sciatica Pain?

@SeniorFitnessWithMeredith

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the comment! I say “a sturdy, comfortable chair” is needed. There needs to be proper support in order to get into the best stretches. It does not need to be plastic like the one I use, but supportive with a cushion is good. I hope that helps you understand:) Take care, Meredith