3 Sciatica Mistakes Making Your Leg Pain Worse (DO THIS Instead!) | Dr. Matthew Posa

3 Sciatica Mistakes Making Your Leg Pain Worse (DO THIS Instead!) | Dr. Matthew Posa, Chiropractor in Milton, ON If you have been stretching your back or legs hoping for sciatica relief, there is a strong chance you are actually aggravating the problem. Many people assume their muscles are tight, when in reality the real issue is weakness in the stabilizing muscles that are supposed to protect the spine. In this video, Dr Matthew Posa, chiropractor in Milton, ON, explains why overworked stabilizers like the gluteus medius stop supporting the lower back, forcing the discs, joints, and nerves to absorb excess stress. This breakdown is one of the most common reasons sciatica leg pain becomes chronic. You will learn a completely different approach based on the protocol developed by spine rehabilitation expert Dr Andrew Lock. This same system is used in clinics worldwide to help sciatica and disc injury patients rebuild strength safely without compressing the spine. By the end of the video, you will know a simple 6 step daily exercise routine that requires zero equipment and can begin reducing sciatica pain in as little as 7 to 10 days. These exercises isolate the exact muscles responsible for spinal stability, helping restore proper support and long term relief. Watch the entire video and follow every exercise carefully. Skipping even one step could be the reason your sciatica leg pain continues to linger. Live near Milton Ontario? Want Help? Book your New Patient Consultation and Exam Here: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome Dr. Matthew Posa, MChiro., D.C. The Healthy Family Chiropractic Milton, ON L9T 0J4 Tel: 905.864.1516 Web: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome www.thehealthyfamily.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHealthyFamily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyfamilymilton/ Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqpnrCuW_Vse_WugkdkbLg CHAPTERS: 00:00 - INTRO 02:49 - Mistake 1: Stretching the Wrong Muscles 04:50 - Mistake 2: Ignoring the Gluteus Medius 06:59 - Mistake 3: Using Generic Rehab Instead of a Structured Protocol 08:57 - Your Sciatica Turning Point 09:45 - 1. McKenzie Press Ups 11:19 - 2. Locked Clam (Modified Clamshell) 13:01 - 3. Front Plank 14:21 - 4. Side Plank with Glute Engagement 16:09 - 5. Plank with shoulder Taps 17:41 - 6. Prone Hip Extension with Bent Knee 19:00 - Making This Routine Fit Your Day 20:07 - OUTRO AS ALWAYS, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDER TO DETERMINE IF THE CONTENTS OF THIS VIDEO ARE APPROPRIATE FOR YOU SPECIFICALLY. Some or all of these stretches/exercises/movements may be contraindicated if you have certain underlying spinal conditions such as spinal degeneration, spinal stenosis, disc bulge/herniation, instabilities, and other undiagnosed spinal problems. Any questions about the content or whether it is appropriate for you? Please leave them in the comments section below. ** Channel Disclaimer ** The information provided is strictly for educational/information purposes ONLY. The information provided on this channel, all videos, and all comments and replies to comments/questions is intended for information purposes only and does not constitute medical, chiropractic, health or other advice of any kind or nature. No professional relationship exists or existed by viewing / interacting with the content on this channel. The viewer or recipient of information on this channel / videos / replies to comments should consult a physician and / or their primary health care provider in matters relating to their health. This channel / videos / replies to comments does not contain all information available regarding the subjects addressed in this channel / videos / replies to comments and it may be outdated. This channel / videos / replies to comments has not been created to be specific to any individual’s needs. The creator/owner of this channel has no liability or responsibility whatsoever to any person or entity regarding any matter related to this channel / videos / replies to comments and / or its contents.