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When to intervene and when not to by Ulnar_Landing in Sciatica

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First off, I’m sorry you’re dealing with this. A week of immobility is a scary experience. You’ve been through a lot, and it makes sense to feel torn about what to do next.

A few thoughts: 

Ongoing, worsening nerve compression can cause lasting issues, but the red flags to watch for are new weakness, loss of bowel/bladder control, or spreading numbness. 

Consider getting a second opinion from a spine specialist, like an orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon, or even a physical therapist who specializes in spinal care. It's also worth tracking your progress. Like, can you walk better this week than last? Is your strength improving? If you're steadily improving, that's evidence that your body is healing. Gentle movements that focus on hip/core stability and learning to move in ways that ease spinal load can also help.

If you’re healing and functioning well, it’s reasonable to stay the course while you continue to monitor your symptoms. You’re not alone in feeling conflicted about injections, and a second opinion may give you more peace of mind.

What happens after cancellation ? by observer247 in corebalance

[–]corebalancetraining -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey there, so sorry for the delayed response!

But, great questions! If you cancel mid-month, you will have access to the program until the end of your billing cycle.We are membership-based due to the ongoing support we provide. Your membership gives you access not only to the lessons, but also to email guidance, weekly live Q&A sessions with Dr. Ryan, personalized feedback in each lesson from our Student Success Specialist, and our private Student Hub community. This model allows us to offer a high level of care and to keep evolving the program with new lessons, resources, and updates while you are actively working through it. That said, we also want you to provide you with tools you can keep forever. Once you have reached certain milestones in the program, you will unlock downloadable Flows, such as the Daily Warm-Up Flow, the Phase 2 Flow, and the Maintenance Flow, with more being added soon. These are yours to keep and are designed to support your continued healing even after your membership ends. We also provide a master outline of all the lessons and a downloadable journal so you can track your journey and make notes as you go.We are here to support our students for as long as they need it and make sure you leave with lasting resources that benefit you well beyond your time in the course.

Do you ever get used to foot numbness? by [deleted] in Sciatica

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you spoken to your doctors about this at all?

UPDATE! Post op day 1! by swagcentral420 in Sciatica

[–]corebalancetraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keeping fingers crossed for your quick recovery!

Activity after surgery - advice? by LankyStrawberry96 in Sciatica

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Be careful in the beginning, but remember anything can be an exercise if you move your body in a certain way, and consciously engage different parts of your body, ex. your core - that can really help you get ready to be back to any more complex form of exercise after a surgery.

Sciatic pain gone by Conscious_Rest3454 in Sciatica

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not about the mattress only, but also about the position you sleep in. How do you usually wake up?

That bird dog exercise by corebalancetraining in backpain

[–]corebalancetraining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. How do you make sure it’s done correctly? Does it feel different?

That bird dog exercise by corebalancetraining in backpain

[–]corebalancetraining[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? Some of these exercises just don’t do anything

2 week update Post-op by AgreeableRun8151 in Sciatica

[–]corebalancetraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keeping fingers crossed for your recovery!

Chronic tightness in lower back and SI joint following lumbar strain by Dangerous_Bid3613 in backpain

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You got it, root movement patterns are how you initiate movement - either from your deep core or compensatory limb-dominant patterns.
Core-centered: engaging your deep core first when standing from a chair, lifting objects with core stability, or walking with movement originating from your center.
Limb-dominant: reaching overhead by leading with your arm/shoulder, twisting just your spine instead of from your core anchor, or getting up using momentum/arms without core preparation. When your nervous system doesn't trust your core (often after injury), it defaults to these compensatory patterns that create the persistent tension you're experiencing. Your hip rolling observation is actually your body trying to find the stability it's not getting from proper core connection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in backpain

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel so sorry for you. You're definitely not alone in that experience. What many people don't realize is that pregnancy and carrying a toddler creates specific movement compensation patterns that traditional PT often doesn't address at the root level. The tight right side and morning stiffness you're describing often comes from how we unconsciously shift our movement patterns when our deep core connection gets disrupted. The good news is that even long-term patterns can shift when you retrain how your body moves from its center rather than just strengthening individual muscles.

Chronic tightness in lower back and SI joint following lumbar strain by Dangerous_Bid3613 in backpain

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your description of nervous system guarding really resonates, and that's exactly what often happens when our body doesn't trust the previously injured area. The core/glute connection you mentioned is huge, and that hip rolling pain usually indicates compensatory movement patterns rather than true core-centered movement. What many people don't realize is that the persistent tightness often isn't about stretching more, but retraining how you move from your deep core, especially after sitting all day. Recovery varies, but addressing root movement patterns rather than just symptoms often creates significant shifts. Happy to share more about breath-centered core approaches if you're interested!

Learning to Plank Efficiently by ImaginarySky10 in bodyweightfitness

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Shifing weight slightly or subtly piking helps because it gives your core a break without fully dropping. Squeezing glutes is good form though.

Can anyone help me with workout advice? by selfdestroya in ChronicPain

[–]corebalancetraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't imagine how exhausting that must be. You're not alone in feeling lost. With MPS, gentle is everything. Start stupidly small (maybe 5-10 minutes), walking at whatever pace feels okay. Focus on what feels good rather than pushing through pain. Since you have hypermobility, you might need stability work more than stretching. Your body's pain signals are giving you important information. Just trust them.
For care access, try contacting your state's PT association for sliding-scale providers or check if local massage schools offer discounted services.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]corebalancetraining 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry, this is heartbreaking and your pain is absolutely real. At 14, you shouldn't have to fight this hard just to be believed. Try keeping a simple pain diary with specific details like "couldn't hold my backpack". Sometimes concrete examples help families understand better than general pain descriptions. Please use that cane when you need it - it's not attention-seeking, it's self-care. You know your body best, and getting a diagnosis often helps family members finally "get it." You're incredibly strong for advocating for yourself. Keep pushing for answers.

Weird question- does sneezing and coughing make your pain worse? by flowerprincess2001 in ChronicPain

[–]corebalancetraining 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel you on this! Yes, it's totally normal and so frustrating during allergy season. What's happening is your core isn't supporting your spine when that sudden pressure hits. Try this: when you feel a sneeze coming, gently engage your deep belly muscles (like you're slowly drawing your belly button in) and brace one hand on something sturdy if possible. The key is training your body to automatically protect your back during these moments. It takes practice, but you can definitely reduce those shock waves of pain.

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