Why this guide
Same pain. Different plan.
Two people can have pain down the back of their leg, the same symptoms, and nearly the same image report. One might get better doing movements that arch the back. The other might get worse doing those exact movements and need the opposite.
Same diagnosis. Opposite plan.
That's why the routines you find online work for some people and make others miserable. This guide starts by figuring out which direction your back wants, then gives you the plan that matches.
How it works
Assess. Track. Progress.
Start with the self-assessment
A full self-assessment and questionnaire set your baseline.
Find your track
Follow the flow chart. Your result points you to the Extension, Flexion, or Soft-Tissue track.
Follow your plan
Every exercise is linked to a video demonstration.
What's inside
The full guide
- What sciatica is (and isn't)
- The most common low back conditions behind it
- What's driving yours
- Dr. Lee's FAQ
- The full self-assessment and questionnaire
- Three tracks: Extension, Soft-Tissue, and Flexion, with every exercise linked to video
- What's next: how to re-test, what counts as progress, and what to do if it comes back
Also covers
Who it's for
- Sciatica and pain down the back of the leg
- Low back pain
- Herniated disc
- Piriformis syndrome
- Pinched nerve
Most movements show some gym equipment, but they can all be done without it, so you can do them anywhere. (Yes, even work!)
From Dr. Lee
Why I wrote it
Nerve pain is one of the most common problems out there, and one of the most misunderstood. A lot of people have already been told to rest, already been handed a sheet of stretches, and already decided their back is broken. Usually none of that is true!
Sciatica has several different drivers, and they don't all respond to the same plan. This guide helps you figure out which direction your back wants and gives you a plan to match.
Cheers to healing,
Dr. Lee Pinkham, DC, A.R.T.
Questions
FAQs
What do I get when I buy?
The full TMC Method: Sciatica Guide as a PDF download, with every exercise linked to a video demonstration.
How do I know which track is mine?
You don't have to guess. The self-assessment at the start of the guide sorts that out for you.
How much time does it take?
10 to 15 minutes a day, at home.
Do I need equipment?
Most movements show some gym equipment, but they can all be done without it, so you can do them anywhere.
Who is this for?
Anyone dealing with sciatica, from desk workers to competitive athletes. The self-assessment at the start meets you where you are, whether you train every day or haven't worked out in years.
How is this different from the Bulletproof Programs?
The Bulletproof Programs are 4-week mobility programs for people who train. The TMC Method guides are built around a specific pain problem and written for anyone dealing with it.
The TMC Method
Sciatica Guide
Find the direction your back wants, then follow the plan that matches.
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