Thank you for your explanations, humor, and so many good exercises to help manage pain!
@marzymarrz5172
3 жыл бұрын
that piriformis hurts like a beast but those simple moves of yours really offer quick relief. This is natures way of telling me I need to pay attention to these stretches forever. I used to do all kinds of stretching yoga tai chi etc but now that I'm old, and I need to stretch I stopped doing it! Wake up Call!!
@rebeccahegarty5309
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, the pain you have explained I’ve been suffering from it on my left side for years and no doctor has been able to find out. Thank you for giving me some stretches to ease my pain and an incling to what I might have now I can go back to the doctor and ask for tests for what you have said. When I sit up straight for to long my hip and leg hurts, and have to lie down to relieve the pain
@sergiovillarreal1516
3 жыл бұрын
Did you follow up with your dr what did they say
@lindaebersole2815
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your gifts so generously.
@Justluv711
3 жыл бұрын
I am so grateful for the knowledge that you guys have gave me about this pain in my left hip that started a few weeks ago. Thanks for your video.
@raymondraffoul2402
3 жыл бұрын
Is it gone now?
@styleyK
3 жыл бұрын
Great advice as always guys, I use your methods all the time. Thank you 🙏🏿
@mary-chrisstaples9767
Жыл бұрын
I love how Bob always corrects Brad when he says ‘lay down’ 😅😅😅 My mum always corrected our grammar and now I’m so sensitive to every mistake!!
@ce8734
3 жыл бұрын
4:50 Assess Lower Back 5:53 Piriformis Stretches
@maryacosta1747
3 жыл бұрын
My right hip feels much better after doing 2 of your stretches!🎉🎈✨🎇 Thank you soo much!😉
@kumaradarsh5125
3 жыл бұрын
for how long were you performing them till they felt better?
@santoinetteberger
Жыл бұрын
Same here! I had used the massage gun previously but the stretch was a huge impact.
@florypridgen4773
Жыл бұрын
You are great nice gentlemen, many people have this kind of problems ,thank you and have a great day.❤
@wendyflanagan5738
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you immensely.
@wmpmacm
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a good lesson
@BobandBrad
2 жыл бұрын
So nice of you! Bob
@crazyivan0v
2 жыл бұрын
I suffer from chronic glute tightness, from work related, intense lifting. As a result, my lower back sometimes fails with tightening of the back muscles. Using your instructions I’ve narrowed it down to the piriformis. I’m curious, what is the purpose of the piriformis?
@teresameza5393
3 жыл бұрын
I was told I had nods and I have pain in my hip area. I was told to rest and drink plenty of water. Will this help me?
@Lumby1
2 жыл бұрын
Your shoulder diagnoses and exercises are also excellent, I picked up a lot of damage in 73 years it seems.
@Cat_Trainer
2 жыл бұрын
I love this dou, very informative and entertaining to watch 😊🇵🇭
@StinkyDustyBird
3 жыл бұрын
So timely! I’m suffering from this right now.
@alicetrieu7733
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brendamoore4105
3 жыл бұрын
Can you do these exercises with a total knee replacement?
@speedstrn
3 жыл бұрын
I keep coming back every day to watch their videos, always hopeful that this is time they're going to reveal how to fix a broken heart.
@mR-dc4oq
3 жыл бұрын
Aw! Hope yours isn’t broken. Try thinking about what you’re grateful for. Being alive is one gift. As you grow stronger in being able to do that the broken heart starts to feel better.
@indriadrayton1132
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha!!!
@CK-by2fc
3 жыл бұрын
Sending u all the luv and healing vibes😇
@susanmok5994
3 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍
@mmapinkall
3 жыл бұрын
Awww. It's not really broken. Enjoy a hug right now from the sun, it's warmth and it's golden light. Always there.
@daodo7982
Жыл бұрын
Thanks you❤
@1jenland
Жыл бұрын
Question - doing the extension test, it doesn't trigger the nerve symptoms down the leg, but I feel a lot of discomfort in my hip flexor, in the front, high up, almost in the groin.
@lightguided2525
3 жыл бұрын
OMG thank you!
@pamoneil90
2 жыл бұрын
How often and how long should I stretch/massage?
@nancyhoward7005
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic
@raphystrong
2 жыл бұрын
What about shockwave therapy for the hip and butt pain?
@jorgeeze
3 жыл бұрын
thanks bob and brad ! love your videos
@kathiefiggins5278
3 жыл бұрын
Is there a set of hip exercises for hip pain that has started once you are over 2 total knee replacements. Thank you
@patriciagriffin1505
3 жыл бұрын
You probably need glute exercises now
@cecebunnypole9836
3 жыл бұрын
thanks so much!!! ive been having piriformis issues & your video explained things so well. Now i need a massage gun haha
@lavendersprig2905
2 жыл бұрын
Work can be an inconvenience doing these stretches . So please !!! Can you tell us what to do in a stand up position !!!!!!!!!!!
@HarveyHomeSchoolMomma
Жыл бұрын
When I do the stretch at 6:30 or so, I hurt on my groin, right on that line between leg and hip. I don’t hurt where you say the piriformis is. What could that be?
@FN-tu4rc
3 жыл бұрын
When I lie on my stomach, it is so painful before doing the exercise is it because of piriformis or back? I also can not stand and do the first exercise because of pain my leg.
@dawnstonerock4253
3 жыл бұрын
This is me!!
@03214496381
2 жыл бұрын
THANKS BOB & breD
@pamelamcmahonpanther4588
3 жыл бұрын
Massage gun unavailable on Amazon. When will there be stock again.
@Justluv711
3 жыл бұрын
I got the purewave, look on Facebook
@etherealdeal1792
3 жыл бұрын
Theragun is great at Nordstrom
@pattikomara4663
2 жыл бұрын
I heard Brad say he has spondylolisthesis as I do. Should I do prone exercises at all?
@BobandBrad
2 жыл бұрын
Here is a playlist of videos on Spondylolisthesis that may have some better options. kzitem.info/door/PL8l32k1r15l44wBl_S_q0QOKGQlqcujvo The Bob and Brad Team
@nicoledrasati144
3 жыл бұрын
This is my first time suffering from Piriformis. How long does it usually take to feel better if regularly stretching and massaging?
@tannergrimes3303
3 жыл бұрын
Has yours healed by any chance?
@JanFinochio
4 ай бұрын
Which muscle gun did they use?
@BobandBrad
4 ай бұрын
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@lynnecobb9399
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have a discount code for the Sleep Ovation mattress? 😊
@sandrawalden2402
3 жыл бұрын
I am not sure what my problem is. I am having excruciating pain in the right side of my back/buttock, hip, entire leg, knee, foot and ankle. Please give me some advice on what to do. This is the third week that this is going on. I can finally get out of bed and get to the bathroom by leaning on the wall and holding the rails, but severely painful. Thank you for videos.
@MRelemint
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like sciatica. Brad and Bob have videos on it but may need to see your Dr and get anti inflammatory meds to help combat the swelling .
@heleneg525
3 жыл бұрын
Bob and Brad, I have suffered with piriformis syndrome since a fall I had when I was in high school. Most of my life, it wasn't diagnosed properly by the health profession; some even suggested that it "was in my head." A physical therapist actually diagnosed it. Anyway, I have a few questions/comments concerning your discussion over whether the pain is caused by low-back or by the piriformis itself. I know it is my piriformis because when you press on that spot on my butt, I see stars! I've been doing stretching exercises for a number of years, but the relief is only temporary. I cannot sit in a car for longer than about 20 minutes, especially if I am driving and unable to switch sitting positions. My greatest relief comes from walking. I'm at the point where I am very depressed because I feel that I will never be without pain. Any suggestions? Or words of encouragement? Thank you.
@fleurosea
2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried ‘awareness through movement’? Might be helpful if you haven’t tried it 🤷🏼♀️ I wish you all the best
@maplenook
Жыл бұрын
Try the Alpha-Stim
@marciasloan534
3 жыл бұрын
My son needs to come in person. Do these MOVIE STAR PT GUYS SEE PATIENTS ????
@melaniejarrett2953
3 жыл бұрын
I went to emerg and the doctor said i have piriformis spasms anytime i lean forward or sit or go pee or really anything. She gave me Flexeril (muscle relaxer) and said it should pass. I am an elementary teacher and i had to take the first week of school off, the spasm is not going away, anything for spasms? Its a catch 22...sitting makes it worse but i can't walk. Im getting 20 spasms a day at least and the pain is brutal, worse then childbirth. Please help
@gurugun8795
3 жыл бұрын
How do I get the 2-3 inch heating pad?
@artivedi3887
3 жыл бұрын
Yaa both lower back nd nerve issue..cud be bursitis also..
@artivedi3887
3 жыл бұрын
Which nerve is involved if a woman menstruates ..house hold nd load lifting if already affected this nerve ..which is it..especially when. Pain remains consistent nd increased few days before the cycle??any idea docs
@415getActive
3 жыл бұрын
my left knee overextends when I stand so my right leg and hip is more dominant and tight and guess what I also have sciatica in the right stronger leg....what do think I should work on...and does it sound like a case of fake sciatica ?
@1smae100
6 ай бұрын
👏🏼
@roca4273
2 жыл бұрын
You two look like the Muppets 😆
@brianholly3555
3 жыл бұрын
I think I’ve got all three problems.
@LarryDickman1
11 ай бұрын
Brad has learned that a happy wife means a happy life.
@dpstrial
3 жыл бұрын
I stand by a previous comment I made on a similar video by B and B that often it is not a tight piriformis that is causing the problem, but a weak one, inflamed through being overworked. This was my experience. The more I stretched the muscle, the worse it became. When I started doing clam exercises and the like with an exercise band to strengthen the piriformis, the pain gradually went away.
@melodythemassagetherapist6957
3 жыл бұрын
That’s so good to know!
@melodythemassagetherapist6957
3 жыл бұрын
Hi @@Bloozguy great point!! So true! I say that about massage therapists. We are all different. People may need something/someone different than my massage. Have a great week!
@refatrabadi6656
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Native Albion. I have bad pain sciatica as well with a sore piriformis not a tight one. So. I do these stretches and still hurts. Need to strengthen. Similarly massage-gun or a foam roller? Will it work or make it worse ..on a sore piriformis
@dpstrial
3 жыл бұрын
@@refatrabadi6656 I was following the advice of physiotherapists and doing lots of stretches, using the foam roller and using a massage gun, but it provided no remedy. The piriformis area remained very tender and I kept getting bouts of sciatica down my right leg. I watched a YT video provided by a gym instructor and he said many people with piriformis issues should strengthen rather than stretch the muscle. I then replaced the stretching with various clam exercises and slowly, as my lateral rotator muscles got stronger, the pain went away. I do a fair amount of cycling, indoor and out, and it is possible that created a muscle imbalance somewhere along the way, exposing a weak piriformis. Try the clam exercises, first without resistance bands, then with them. I hope they work for you.
@refatrabadi6656
3 жыл бұрын
@@dpstrial I appreciate you very much!!!
@lesleylesley5821
3 жыл бұрын
Too much sitting causes this, "deep gluteal syndrome". I'm getting Botox in this muscle next week I can't find any other way to relieve it.
@nangee2990
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Did the botox help?
@maplenook
Жыл бұрын
Try dry needling with PT
@asiyasparkles
3 жыл бұрын
You are great guys and t is wonderful to have exercises to help too. Unfortunately my back is bad and my hip is bad too. However, with some of these exercises, I am beginning to be able to do things I haven't been able to for quite a while.
@sharronpollom4215
3 жыл бұрын
Hey guys, I had part of my right glut removed due to a mersa infection, (yeah I;m half assed lol) I had a total knee replacement on Sept 9th. it was the 9th surgery on that knee. (long story) my current Dr is wonderful. BUT my hip is hurting soooo bad , as well as my healing knee. I have a small pillow I put under my hip & it helps somewhat but the pain radiates from my hip out. HELP, what can I do????
@joseizquierdo7806
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you BOB Brad You have saved me , I now live mostly pain free.
@bostonjackson9384
Жыл бұрын
Brad, Brad, Brad!!!! 4:50 "it's VERY VERY certain that it's PROBABLY..." Wait, it's "very certain", or "it's probably"???
@BobandBrad
Жыл бұрын
What can ya do 🤷🏼♂️
@davidlarge8894
2 жыл бұрын
I gave myself Chronic Piraformis syndrome and Gluteus amnesia through a repetitive stress injury it was so bad I could not walk without severe pain on standing or walking .Could not step up a kerbstone or climb stairs yet if I could get to the car I could sit and have no pain and my legs worked fine .When on the floor my legs would not obey commands from my brain to move would have to move them physically and haul myself up by my arms . That was early 2020 and spent 6/7 months in a chair one thing that did help I got a Zimmer frame so I could support my weight on my arms and walk .has taken since then to walk again but still have difficulty climbing stairs .What was difficult was retraining my brain to immediately compensate for any imbalance when standing .
@rickstokes2239
3 жыл бұрын
As a person who is coming up on 58 and cycles a lot but also drives a lot for my business I run into pififormis/sciatica issues often. Love your videos. Would you have info on the massage gun you’re using? Thanks
@heyhanawu
3 жыл бұрын
What is your recommendation if the lower back is hurting from the tests?
@lakotahokte5548
3 жыл бұрын
wow! I tried the relaxing posistion for 90 seconds (which by the way seemed like i was laying still FOR A LOOONG time but it was just 90 seconds lol) i got up and walked and LO and BEHOLD!!! IT REALLY GAVER ME RELIEF!!! God Bless yall both. Thank you sirs. Have a great day!
@shivetteg4308
Жыл бұрын
The Best Free Physical Therapist on Internet 😂😂👍🏾 I run while on the table when my therapist use that gun... It hurts so bad.. 😑
@justinroper4220
3 жыл бұрын
I get it from sitting and from massage I'm finding out. My massage gun makes it worse too. Basically any kind of direct pressure. Working on clamshells and squats and trying to grow my butt to help cushion it.
@krpurple2678
2 жыл бұрын
Muscles contract when they are irritated so deep massage can make it worse. Try hot packs and gentle stretching
@AvidEric
2 жыл бұрын
How to rule out vertebral arthrosis, or does that show the same way intervertebral discs problems would? (Regarding the ways shown to check if the issues stem from the lower back or the piriformis?
@babylambie9235
Жыл бұрын
Have a scheduled MRI friday and wondered if you can give good advice about the procedure that addresses stabilizing L3 vertebra with injection of concrete? Ir reccomend?
@sew161
2 жыл бұрын
When I did these exercises under a Physical Therapist care my knee flared up??? My sacrum was the original issue and it did improve, my knee never hurt before and 3 months later it still hurts
@Kenan_Cruising
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like Garfield talking. Pretty cool
@BobandBrad
Жыл бұрын
We will take that as a compliment, thank you!
@susiewanng2285
3 жыл бұрын
Bob n Bob do more than provide exercise and healing advices. They are the easiest n most informative physical therapists to follow! I watch the ones that help relieve my knee pain everyday. Great guys! God bless them for sharing so much n helping us to heal..
@bonitaderosa3134
3 жыл бұрын
You guys are great! My physical therapist wasn't sure what my problem was.... said I was an enigma (??!!) Yikes. Thanks so much for all your insights that you share with us! I can't believe I found the most famous PT's on the planet - wow, what luck. Pls. send roses....I don't have a valentine:(
@TC-kn9kk
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully this can help someone. Please try it! If you do a video, please coin it the 'TT piriformis stretch' :) The stretches that give me instant and most relief, and can be done in bed: 1a. Lay with knees pointed up and feet close to butt about shoulder width apart. 1b. On the side of pain, rotate the knee inward so that the bottom of the foot is parallel with the body. 1c. Put the other leg, foot, or ankle over knee of the side of pain to hold it down for the stretch. It'll feel great and will stretch not just the piriformis but the entire butt and hip and lower back. 2a. Lay with knees pointed up and feet close to butt about shoulder width apart. 2b. On the side of pain, drop the knee so that it points forward and the foot is next to the hip. 2c. Take your hand and push upward on the foot. It'll feel great and will stretch not just the piriformis but the entire butt and hip and lower back. I've experience sciatic pain from my butt down to my toes possibly due to excessive sitting at my work and hill hiking. The figure 4 stretch sometimes work, but not always. My butt will spasm and tighten up throughout the day. What I became aware of is I sit crossed legs in a butterfly manner a lot, to take pressure off the pain, but it was making it worse. The stretches above puts the muscle in the opposite direction and the next day I was pain free.
@Lori79Butterfly
3 жыл бұрын
The clam shell always aggravates my hip bursitis so I have stopped doing this particular exercise.
@ShariSchreiberMA
2 жыл бұрын
You guys are adorable, but there's way too much talk, in my opinion. Those of us with short attention spans just wanna know how to heal it fast.
@RandtMurf
2 жыл бұрын
These guys are the best. They deserve an award. And they are so adorable. You just know they’re great guys to work for and even great dads.
@BobandBrad
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kinds words!
@suraiyahuque6806
3 жыл бұрын
Hey I am Suraiya Huque from Bangladesh, I have serious back pain if you don't mind I want to send my MRI report to you.
@baklava4263
3 жыл бұрын
How can I increase range of motion? I can’t get my foot up on my knee in the figure 4. Appreciate a video on increasing ROM. Thank you for your great videos.
@maggierose97
3 жыл бұрын
Can you afford to go to a chiropractor to be checked. I could not do the figure 4 while standing. So, I'm standing in the shower trying to lift my left foot up into my right knee so I can wash my foot. Could not lift it even halfway. I have piriformes problem in the left hip. Physical therapy didn't help. Chiropractor pushed down on the left pubic bone (the pubic bone is not connected in the front) to move it back into alignment. She said it was a fairly common problem. I can now lift my leg onto my knee when sitting or lying down. A weak piriformes in that leg keeps me from lifting my leg all the way when standing but I can almost do it..
@frinoffrobis
Жыл бұрын
yup, just looking at that motion causes pain any way I have everything low back and hip... don't get old folks 😬
@pparker1213
7 ай бұрын
Here's question for anyone some experience. What do you do if you have had hip surgery on the side that you have the pain? You are not supposed to move that hip joint past 90 degrees I thought. I can't get anywhere near that but have either sciatica or piriformis problem or maybe SI joint issue and have had it for years. Very tight hip and hamstrings for years. Also I believe all the muscles in that leg are not as strong as my other leg due to years of favoring it. Thanks. Best of luck to all
@vinlago
2 жыл бұрын
Different neurosurgeons all tell me something different. Some say my herniated thoracic discs are the culprit. Another thinks it is from the lumbar disc bulge at L5/S1. One suggested none of the disc herniations or bulges are an issue and that it's likely piriformis syndrome but directed me to youtube to look for videos on it. One was brutally honest and said no one will help me because I'm uninsured. He thinks it is the thoracic herniations but he doesn't do that kind of operation. I've been in pain for over a decade. It's getting worse. I've already lost everything including my home, chasing relief or dare I hope a cure. I had an SI fusion back when I was insured and it only made the sciatic pain worse. It's a shame it's so hard to find an honest medical opinion and once one is driven to poverty by their health, they are tossed out with tue trash.
@maplenook
Жыл бұрын
Medicaid?
@vinlago
Жыл бұрын
@@maplenook no. Medicaid in many states will not kick in for those over 18 and under 65 unless already on SSDI or SSI. I applied for disability many years ago after 2 years of running into this brick wall. I'm still fighting. Yes, I have an atty (I've had several over the years but each only takes the case so far).
@nunodfes2
3 жыл бұрын
Thats the most cliché and catchy video intro i've heard lol. Bob and Brad! The two most famous!
@nicholasritchie5192
3 жыл бұрын
My wife hates it lol I sing it to her to have a laugh.
@nunodfes2
3 жыл бұрын
@@nicholasritchie5192 xD
@1smae100
6 ай бұрын
I got an adjustment my lower back pointer joints at base of spine was off . From when i bent over to tie my shoes. But its because im also dealing with a knee issue . The chiropractor just adjusted my back but didn't use a massager or anything on my hip / buttock near piriformis. I got knots in this area was worse but i been stretching and massaging om my own
@Lightonahill25
3 жыл бұрын
I love you guys, but we ladies would appreciate your demonstrating these conditions on a woman's body as well as the exercises. We aren't built the same, right? Could you bring in a woman for the hip explanations and exercises? thank you!
@willacunningham7409
2 жыл бұрын
I have tried everything and nothing helps the pain..I take Ibuprofen and that works.
@staceymetz3933
Жыл бұрын
Not so much a comment but question. Mine is my back to my hip down the front of my leg to my groan where it burns and tingles
@juliahotz5279
Жыл бұрын
Look into Curamed. Decreases inflammation greatly.
@johannahunter690
2 жыл бұрын
Q. Seem to have sciatica type pain when I stand too long - is that Piriform?
@petertarsio7168
3 жыл бұрын
My chiropractor has me doing squats as well to maintain the strength of hip and thighs. I have the gun and the foam roller and do strengthening of hip muscles in all directions daily. Yes, my piriformis is the problem and thanks for the tips guys.
@heleneg525
3 жыл бұрын
Peter, where did you get the "gun"?
@petertarsio7168
3 жыл бұрын
@@heleneg525 it's called a Toloco massage gun and it's great to use. Order online and I got mine from Amazon at about 84 bucks. Give it a try and let me know how you feel Helene.
@heleneg525
3 жыл бұрын
@@petertarsio7168 Thank you.
@danacraig220
Жыл бұрын
i like the everyfun gun and it costs about $70-80.
@manosvbs
3 жыл бұрын
Could you talk about arm pain. While repairing a hole on my ceiling months ago, I hurt what seems like is my elbow or around it. I could not let my arm hung normally for some weeks. When I walk if I let my arm hung, it really feels painful, so I have to put my arm inside a pocket while walking. Could you please explain what could be the reason? Thanks for explaining about the Piriformis, how often and how many times, should I do the exercise? Thanks.
@anitacartledge5077
2 жыл бұрын
Hh I v got pain sitting and walking upstairs ,, pain in .lower back and left hand hip waist pain ,,, but ,,,,can walk on tip toe ok ,, any ideas please
@ronniemillsap
3 жыл бұрын
this is super helpful to me. and the ending
@pamidol6612
2 жыл бұрын
I have tried stretching I don't work What can Add do to relieve the swelling and the pain in the right leg and The right butt cheek
@philsimon763
3 жыл бұрын
Love the figure 4…except he then my knee will bother me.????????
@Asdfjkl-2022
3 жыл бұрын
Bob and Brad are cool 👍 Thank you for helping so many people 🙏
@YaMamasfavo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank god for these guys. Piriformis pain sucks when you want to squat and leg press 😕.
@ramandeepgrewal2346
3 жыл бұрын
or deadlift :( 0 hamstring leverage and they're always so tight!
@pamidol6612
2 жыл бұрын
What is the right leg and the butt cheek is Swollen And Is that related to the sciatic nerve.
@johnnyathanasiadis7884
2 жыл бұрын
hi there so tell me i had pain on both sides of my hips. but the left side got getter by its self but the right side is getting worse.i cant hit a golf ball anymore, how did the left side get better and not the right side
@mrsbucky1
6 ай бұрын
Hi Guys! Do you recommend a certain chair pad for an office chair?
@heatherbrown384
Жыл бұрын
What a brilliant pair. Thank you guys.
@lolmelol
3 жыл бұрын
I got this piriformis syndrome for 4years now. It always occurs when i do running or playing soccer.
@kristenschnese6980
Жыл бұрын
What’s the next step of you’ve done all of that and the pain h h as only gotten worse?
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