How To Self-Diagnose Low Back Pain & Sciatica

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I've watched over 20 videos on YouTube for lower back pain & this one of the best! Thanks friend.

Thank you. I was able to self diagnose when no doctors could.

I get sharp shots of pain like you explain from the potential discs issue, but it’s in certain postures as well as transitions. Most of the time I can move around really easily, but after sitting or laying, and then moving again, I’ll sometimes get a jolt of pain really low on my back and slightly to the left (SI area) and have had a few spasms that have put me on the floor from standing - then scrambling around for a position that alleviates the pain. I do get more minor jolts just from putting shoes on, or a slight turn, or even an unexpected drop step lower on uneven ground as well. My instinct, and after watching things like this video, suggests it’s the SI from bad posture (desk chair all day and sitting cross legged) causing posterior pelvic tilt. I’ve had some success from stretching (I have extremely tight hamstrings early in the day and some hip flexor movements) but as you say, it feels more like strengthening is needed but I don’t know what do next. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as it’s stopping me from playing with my young kids out of fear of pain or a spasm. Thank you.

Wow! Clear and concise information. Thank you!

Great video, Finally after 15 years I know it’s SI Joint

Let me tell you my story haha. I had burnout, insufficient levels of vitamin D, I was very tired, and anxious, my muscles were not recovering, and I started having joint pain. I was working out at the gym during that time, and at some point, I started feeling pain in my lower back that didn't go away for a few days. I waited a month to see how I felt and went to the orthopedist when I noticed it didn't improve. My symptoms seemed muscular because I felt stiffness in the lower back, but I had pain when standing for too long, walking, bending over, and trying to lift something. So, I had an MRI: minimal disc protrusion on the left side. I did physical therapy and now that I am not as sensitive, I have moved on to a program to become stronger and regain my mobility, just like you said, stretching exercises are temporary, and good for the initial phase, but then we need to build up (I learned these things from lowbackability program <3). Looking at what you said in this video, I relate more to the symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain than to the disc protrusion: my pain has never gone below the knee, and sometimes I feel it on the hamstring, but I don't think it's from sciatica because I have felt the same discomfort in my right leg sometimes, but it only lasted a day at most (probably because I was doing crazy stretching), but I admit that the worst pain in the first month was when I tried to do that stretching lying on my back with the knee pulled to one side for stretching - reclining pigeon + lying twist, and it hurt a lot in the left hip. It didn't hurt for long, a few minutes until I calmed down, but at the moment, I know that stretching exercise irritated me terribly. Also, when I do the ATG split squat on the left side (where I have the protrusion), I feel discomfort in the left thigh. Is it a coincidence that I have an L4-L5 disc protrusion on the left side, and actually the pain might be from the sacroiliac joint? Do you recommend I get an MRI to see if I have issues with the sacroiliac joint?

In one of your videos, I heard you say you're not a fan of stretching. Or you don't believe in it. but from my personal experience growing up in life and people that I've seen. They stretch every morning and night twice a day and are extremely flexible. David Goggins runs ultra marathons and stretches 2 hours a day. My friend Rob does yoga consistently and can wrap his legs around his head. He's 48 years old. I've seen old women who are extremely flexible stretch multiple times a day well into their 90s. So why is it you don't recommend stretching?

Came across your videos for the first time today. Out of all the back related stuff I've seen, yours is by far the best. You have a very genuine positive energy. Also, the little bits of humor and swear words is a nice added touch. I have a fond appreciation for those who are themselves and don't put on a mask. Your usage of sound affects/visuals/props is spot on and they add a fun/entertaining aspect to the learning. Also, the way in which you explain/describe/show everything is super easy to understand and follow. Job well done. Keep up the good work 😁

Great video thank you. This should have millions of views

Is there a connection between low back pain n right sciatica upto buttocks n feeling better after full night rest n bowl movement.

very concise!

I have a lot of pain above the si,and al the way up when I try to walk and in front by my hip in my belly as well😢,can't walk and no doctor seems to know whats wrong 😢

Why no any doctor cant find the hernie disk how to help people

Awesome info!

I have pressure just above the butt crack, some pain close to the sides of butt crack, deep in the middle of the glutes, sometimes pain in the hips (big boney parts in back) and very tight hamstring… no mri, pt thinks disc. Hurts like pressure to sit. Any ideas?

I hv pain in right hip. MRI shows gr-1 disc bulge in l5 s1. I feel pain while doing clampshell exercise. I feel stiffness n pain in back while I exhale. Please advise what might b my root cause.

🎉Thanks a lots for yr clear explanation Dr❤

Thanks Dr. For information ❤❤

I literally cant bring my hips forward right now. I fell down the stairs YEARS ago. Ever since i will be fine 90% of the time, completely normal with no pain. But if i lead forward or try to lift something like a watermelon out of my shopping cart, my back will be thrown out for weeks or months. The pain is all at my sacrum