How to Test and Diagnose Sciatica plus 3 home stretches for quick relief | Dr. Matthew Posa

How to Test and Diagnose Sciatica plus 3 home stretches for quick relief | Dr. Matthew Posa | Milton Chiropractor In this video, Dr. Matthew Posa, a chiropractor in Milton, Ontario will discuss and demonstrate a fast and easy home test to help diagnose and test for Sciatica. There are a lot of reasons why someone can experience sciatica pain. From Disc issues in the spine, nerve tension, spinal subluxation, degeneration, stenosis, degenerative disc disease, degenerative joint disease, pregnancy, injuries to the spine, muscle tension, piriformis syndrome, and so much more. But there are some key signs someone can look for if they think they have sciatica. Most notably, pain that runs down the leg to the ankle or toes. These tests are purely with the intention to help someone understand what they might be experiencing and help them understand that if they do in fact have a problem that they should see a health care professional. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat any specific condition but rather help release nerve tension. Tests: 1. Forward Bending 2. Seated Leg cross over Figure 4 3. Seated Nerve Tension Test Stretch and Strengthen: 1. Bear Position Strength 2. Nerve Floss Stretch A. Seated or B. Laying 3. Laying Low Back Extension Stretch If you believe you have sciatica, please make an appointment with a local chiropractor or health care professional in order to help determine the cause of the sciatica and have a problem diagnosis and treatment plan. Further testing can be required such as X-ray or other diagnostic tests. Please subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqpnrCuW_Vse_WugkdkbLg Other related videos: 1. How to Sleep with Sciatica, Leg Pain and Low Back Pain Relief Stretches and Tips: https://youtu.be/RC7ZseiQcVE 2. Sciatica PAIN Relief Nerve Stretches and Nerve Floss for Low Back Pain & Leg Pain: https://youtu.be/llJ1UupK7No 3. Sciatica RELIEF home Exercises & Stretches for Low Back & Leg PAIN: https://youtu.be/iPn7yhHCvFI 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. #sciatica #lowbackpainrelief #sciaticarelief #sciaticpain #sciaticapaintreatment #sciatic #sciaticnervepain #sciaticapain #sciaticasurgery #selftest #selfhelp #homestretch #stretching #nervefloss #lowbackpain #lowbackexercises #backextension Please visit our website at: https://thehealthyfamily.ca/welcome Dr. Matthew Posa, MChiro., D.C. The Healthy Family Chiropractic Milton, ON Email: info@thehealthyfamily.ca Tel: 905.864.1516 Clinic Hours: Monday – 7-10 AM & 3-6 PM Tuesday – 3-6 PM Wednesday – 7-10 AM Thursday – 7-10 AM & 3-6 PM Connect socially with Dr. Matthew Posa/ The Healthy Family Chiropractic: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHealthyFamily/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthyfamilymilton/ ** 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. 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Test 1: Forward Bending Nerve Test 01:02 Test 2: Figure 4 Test/Leg Crossover 01:41 Test 3: Sitting Nerve Stretch Test 02:05 Solution 1: Bear Hold Strength Exercise 02:41 Solution 2: Sitting Nerve Floss 03:38 Solution 2B: Laying Nerve Floss 04:23 Solution 3: Low Back Extension 04:54 Conclusion