Absolute Best Exercise for Sciatica & Herniated Disc- McKenzie Approach.

I got sciatica last year February from lifting heavy rocks. Got progressively worse where my leg would feel numb when walking. Got desperate and found Bob/Brad. Literally after going through all their videos on the subject and applying their exercises, found rapid improvement in a short time. Now I can say I'm completely healed. These guys are amazing. Thank you

Guys I tried everything including exercises, stretching, going for walks (2hours daily, first 15 minutes was horrible I had tears in my eyes) went to a chiropractor, massages, hot springs, all these things helped but it didn’t cure my sciatica the pain always came back in short time. I didn’t want to get surgery because I read multiple comments how it made it worst. I had sciatica for 4 years it was so bad I couldn’t sit or sleep on a mattress I was sleeping on the floor (the hard surface made the pain bearable) couldn’t work or do ordinary things it was miserable to say the least. One day my friend asked me to join him for a boxing session. At this point I was desperate I thought it might be a bad idea but my arms worked so I decided to join him. We did stretches and exercises then a few minutes of punching bags and a one to one session total of about an hour. The next day I had tingling everywhere I thought I fcked up my body but then after a few hours, no more pain! It healed like magic I couldn’t believe it. After that I realized that I was doing everything wrong and that my upper body was where I had to focus on. That one session totally cured me and I no longer have it. I go for a swim time to time to keep my body strong. Also this may sound off topic but I cut out rice because it made the pain worst while I had sciatica, I had no idea i was allergic to rice so you might want to check out allergies and go over your diet. Vitamin C (pills did nothing I mean real vitamin C from fruit like berries pineapple etc) and black seed oil really helped with the pain. Anyways I hope this comment helps I know everyone’s different but for me the key was diet and upper body exercises. Good luck!!

I was diagnosed with an L4-L5 disc bulge in October 2020. The doctors that I saw gave me no remedy or exercise to correct the bulge. I had pain from my lower back to my thigh. Finally, I found this video and the MacKinsey video 2 weeks ago. I’ve been using these exercises for a week and I’m already improving. Thank you gentlemen for the great exercises.

I have a high grade herniated disc. Could not do simple house chores or return back to work. When the pain woke me up at night I would watch Bob and Brad videos.I religiously did the exercises and saw a physiotherapist. At home I would do Physio in the morning and night. 3 months later and most of the pain has gone away and I’m back at work. Now I know why people with pain sometimes are diagnosed with mental health issues as well. The pain was real.But don’t worry it will get better. Have hope and Have patience. That’s what this life lesson has taught me

Guys, you follow these two docs' teaching and do the exercises well! They are amazing! Got herniated disc 6 months ago and the pain was immense. And my doctor says he can introduce me to some surgeons rather than giving me exercises. I was quite depressed and found Bob and Brad. I followed their instructions and did the Makinze exercise quite seriously. Now I am completely healed (may be). I can even lift my leg while laying on the bed which is a very difficult task for people with herniated discs or sciatica. Cannot thank enough to these docs! They are like angels for me.

I cannot thank you enough guys. I was pretty much disabled for few weeks and it had a big toll on my life, because I couldnt even go to work. As soon as I did those exercises I felt much better. And now its healing so really appreciate your assistance and helpful information. Big thanks to you guys. Subscribed for sure. 🙏👍💪

Omg thank you SO much! I have been in the worst pain ever for over a week now! I just did your exercises for a couple minutes and my pain is gone!! I understand that I might have to do them again but omg it's so worth it. I am so grateful that I watched your video. Especially since I am taking care of my husband who had cancer and falls all the time. I haven't been able to help him and now I am walking around my house with 0 pain! Thank you so so much!

it’s my second time having sciatica and it’s even more painful and intolerable than the first time...the first time i did pt for three weeks but it eventually went away on it’s own after a few months. i’m graduating hs in a few weeks and i’m terrified that i’ll have complications walking the stage or even getting ready on my big day. I watched and did exercises on one of your other videos and even though it was painful at first, i got immediate relief from two of the exercises, now i’m able to lay on my back with minimal pain in my lower back area. i’m going to keep watching these videos and do them everyday until i’m better! thank you so so SO much for this! my PT was an amazing therapist, but you two are definitely the best PT’s on the internet 😌

5 months ago I had a herniated disc. I had pain greater than anything in my life. I was always unsure on those forms "on a scale of 1-10 how is your pain?" this was a definitive 11. It felt like someone was ripping off my right leg from my hip and fire was shooting down my leg. I would pop pain pills and just writhe in agony until the pain went away or I passed out. I had 2 epidural injections and in 6 weeks, 12 sessions of physical therapy. About a week ago my sciatica finally completely stopped and if it wasn't for this method I would not be as well off as I am today. When I was first injured I watched so many videos, read articles, and so many stories and I feel like, for what it may be worth, it's my turn. You guys and physical therapists everywhere do amazing work and gave me back my life. Thank you.

I’ve just herniated my disc, bad posture weight lifting, and I’m 57 now. You guys have really help and reassured me, especially your 7 signs your herniated disc will heal . Thank you so much guys. Have liked and subbed. It’s the least I can do.

Thank you guys. I have a lower back pain since almost 9 years. It got worse these last couple of months specially when I left heavy things at work or "bad posture". My left leg start burning and sometimes after a hard working day it used to take me 20 mins to get up from bed. Than I saw your video and I did this exercise plus tractions for a about a month. Now my back pain is almost gone and l feel like I gain sensations I lost in my left leg. It's too early to say It works 100% for me but i feel like recovering from an old and very penalizing pain. Thank you guys. I think you can be very proud of your work. You are helping a lot of people arround the world. Go on and give us all know.👍

So glad I found this video; was in a car crash 7+ years ago which left me with extreme sciatic pain and immobility from a ruptured disc for 3.5 months. Had a real bad flare up this week for the first time in a long time (to the point of my entire right leg being frozen with my lower right back in excruciating spasms - all from standing up out of a chair very badly?!) and this move has sorted everything right out, I cannot believe it! So happy, thank you so much for making this video, you’re both fantastic!

Thanks so much. I have had excruciating lower back pain radiating down my left leg, due to a herniated disc, for 3 weeks. I have been going to PT for 2 weeks with limited results. I was in pain Tuesday night and found you on YouTube. I started doing the exercises every 2 hours since then. After 3 days I am walking without limping and am almost pain free. I have canceled me scheduled epidural injection and am currently searching for a McKenzie trained clinician in my area. Thanks again.

Damn im so in love with this intro! And the contrast between the unprofessional intro and professional doctors! It's so cool to live in 21 century! :)

I have done this excersize three times today after 6 months of pain. Luckily I do not have pain running down my legs. I know it is a herniated disk from info from my chiropractor. It was painful when I sneezed or coughed. After doing this simple stretch a few times today, I am feeling the most relief I've had in weeks! Thank you so much for making your practices public! I will definitely be following in the future!

I've been struggling with Sciatica for a year and a half and this one exercise has been an absolute game changer for me. I finally got an MRI that revealed 4 (FOUR!) bulging discs and the demonstration with the bulging disc and how this exercise helps to push it back in is really helpful. Thanks, guys! Even if you're not quite the most famous PT's on the internet, you're stars to me and many others!

I honestly feel like Bob and Brad saved my life. These two are definitely the BEST physiotherapists on the internet for sure!

Thank you, Thank you, thank you! I tried this in the middle of the night when my sciatica and related knee pain was keeping me awake and this worked like a charm!!!

These guys the GOAT for real. 2 years of on and off pain, started doing this daily in March 2021 and I've been pain free since October 2021.

you two are the best: i'm 72, retired cop, stenosis of cervical/lumbar, carpal tunnel, blah blah blah. i search your site, follow your directions, which are consistent with those i receive from my local (and very good PT) and hey presto! pain free. thanks from SoCal.