Say Goodbye to Sciatica Nerve Pain in 5 Minutes
Discover how to get to the root of sciatica pain and take your recovery to the next level.
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0:00 Introduction: How to relieve sciatica pain
0:45 Sciatica explained
2:18 Benefits of copper for inflammation and pain
4:30 Copper deficiency and sciatic pain
6:28 Copper deficiency causes
10:12 Natural remedies for sciatica pain
10:47 Foods rich in copper
11:10 Copper supplements
12:24 Make sure you can always find unfiltered health information by signing up for my newsletter!
12:46 Learn more about the best stretches for sciatica!
Let’s talk about how to fix sciatica pain. Sciatica is a problem with the sciatic nerve, which is the longest and largest nerve in the body. 90% of sciatica cases involve the discs in your spine.
Copper is used topically in many types of natural therapies for inflammation and pain. It’s also used for myeloneuropathy, which can lead to various nerve problems. In many cases, myeloneuropathy is caused by a copper deficiency.
Copper is very low-risk, non-toxic, and relatively inexpensive—it’s something many people can try.
One of the enzymes that greatly impacts sciatica is the same enzyme that uses copper as an essential cofactor for building collagen. 75% of the outer part of the discs in your spine are made out of collagen. Copper is also used in enzymes involving your nerves and is essential for many other bodily functions.
Top causes of copper deficiency:
• A lack of copper in the diet
• Intense physical exercise (especially at higher altitudes)
• Taking a lot of zinc, iron, potassium, or niacin without also taking copper
• Consuming enriched flour products
• Consuming fluoride from tap water
• Taking high amounts of ascorbic acid
• Excessive sweating
• Sun tanning too often
• Stress, high levels of DHEA, or high levels of cortisol
• Consuming distilled water
• Gastric bypass surgery
• Consuming too much sugar, coffee, alcohol, or aspartame
A genetic problem with copper absorption can also lead to a deficiency in copper.
A copper brace that wraps around the buttocks where the sciatic nerve is or other topical copper remedies may be beneficial for sciatic nerve pain. But ensuring you’re getting enough copper from your diet is also essential.
Foods high in copper include:
1. Liver
2. Oysters
3. Shellfish
4. Dark chocolate (sugar-free)
5. Cashews
6. Meat
You may also want to consider taking a copper supplement. Remember that if you have a genetic issue related to copper, you may need to take copper supplements in higher amounts.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps increase your awareness of the best natural ways to get rid of sciatica pain. I’ll see you in the next video.
I had sciatica real bad and almost considered a minimally invasive (lol) surgery.
Then I heard about yoga and the “half pigeon” pose helped a lot, but like was mentioned it keeps coming back.
A lot of great info to work on here today Dr Berg; thank you so much
It comes back how often?
@@user-qe3xo6sq7e that was with the yoga.
I guess you just got to keep doing it
With in hours
Yes!.. had sciatica for years. Hamstring stretches kind of helped… Pigeon stretch instantly solved my sciatica 90%. Like flipping a switch. I almost could not believe it. So I continued the pigeon stretch once a day for a year… I then found the bridge stretch and it seems to work as good or better. I do it 3 or 4 times a week with hamstring stretches too. Only takes a few minutes. Give it a try.
This is one of my last major issues… I’ve been watching and implementing Dr. Berg’s advice/research for nearly 2 years. I’ve been fasting, cut sugar/ultra processed foods, daily cold therapy, only nasal breath, eat organic… Unfortunately, I can’t drive for more than 2 hours without Sciatic pain. Thanks for the information!
Get a sleeping boot
My husband is the same!
@@kaylanmichelle_ Thanks, I will try it.
I have had extensive sciatica pain and I am only 40. I got rid of the pain to a huge extent by doing the McKenzie extension or the Yoga ‘Bhujangasana’ pose. Do this exercise very regularly to strengthen your lower back
@Pathfinder8303 Appreciate the information, stay well.
Timely information . . . . it’s like you have your finger on the pulse of many of your viewers and understand what they need to hear. You and your Team do a wonderful job. Thank you to you all.
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Thank you Dr Berg, I learned a lot from this video! People without sciatica need to watch this to learn the physiology involved and keep their body tuned. Thanks again for all your research and imparting your experience to us.
I had sciatica when pregnant with my first child. It disappeared after he was born. It was incredibly painful. Thank you Dr. Berg.
Sorry to hear what happened. Thank you for sharing your experience here.
@DrEricBergDC I wonder if it was due to a copper deficiency or just due to a physiological issue, i.e the way the baby was lying. I’m baffled. It did not occur during my other two pregnancies.
@@iot577i had it with 1 of my pregnancies, everytime i got an ultrasound i was always told the baby was always laying/leaning to that side that my nerve hurt, and always kicking/punching lol, after a csection i was up after 10 minutes pain free, so yup it was my baby
@@DrEricBergDC Sir can u talk about Brachialgia plz it would be really helpful.
I am currently pregnant and experiencing the Exact problem, hopefully it goes away after I give birth as well. That’s great it disappeared for you. 🙏🏾
Thank you so much, Dr. Berg. Your videos always seem to come right on time. I am a recent recipient of horrible sciatic pain and low mobility. Now I’m just trying to figure out how to navigate life. I also have plantar fasciitis and heel spurs in the same leg along with an arthritic knee from a 20-year old car accident. I just recently started wearing magnetic anklets, and i can already see a difference with less swelling and better movement in my leg. Still too stiff for some stretches, but i am definitely going to try out the copper bracelets. Thank you! ❤
I hope you find relief from the pain and better health. I have had painful plantar fasciitis 2 times. The first time lasted 4 months and years later the second time I got it, I knew the healing benefits of fasting so I tried fasting. For 5 days I did a water fast and on day 3 the pain was gone! Amazing and very cost effective! I have done this another time after a car accident and as a result had chronic joint pain. I was taking (useless) painkillers for weeks, then remembered (!) fasting healing and again, pain gone on day 3 of a 5 day fast. Our bodies are miraculous but just need the time/rest from food to heal. Blessings to you.
Good afternoon Dr Berg I was fighting cancer and now I’m cancer free and I learn a lot from your show and thank you continue doing what 💪🏽
Congratulations on winning your battle with cancer, and may continue too God Bless You! 🙏🙏🙏
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Woow well done for fighting back God bless you with long life and happiness ❤
God bless you!
May I ask what you did to fight the cancer?
Literally getting over a bout of Sciatica…had it since I was a child but have avoided it more in my adult life. This makes sense and is eye opening. Going to dig up my copper bracelet right now and top up on my copper diet. Thank you Dr. Berg.
How have you managed the pain since childhood?
Hey eric, Ayurveda reader and self practioner here. Just a quick thing, in our Indian families copper has been placed as one of the vital things and was used in multiple ways, however to make sure one does not get copper deficiency, our ancestors made copper utensils and stored water in them overnight. Bracelets might be one of the short term fixes, but the utensil stays forever, I even have one in my home passed on from my grandfather. Keep in mind to not place dairy products in copper, it can cause severe digestive issues on the long term. Thx for the reminder for copper, and I hope my comment helps 😊.
Thank you for sharing!!
Interesting. Im in Brazil will try to find a copper pitcher for water. Thank you
hey i had a copper glass but after some days it turned greenish at the bottom on inside. any explanation?
@@khush1894it may be copper sulphate deposits due to acidic water
@@twobornot2b so like what to do. is the tap water that bad? or is the glass low quality.
Something that concerns me is the possibility of imbalance between Zinc – iron – Magnesium and Copper supplements. Is there a golden rule for copper intake, in order not to be deficient to these other metals? Thank you, Doctor Berg, for the very interesting information you always provide.
Take copper at least 3 hours before or after the rest,especially zinc
I think Jarrow makes a Zinc & Copper balance supplement on Amazon.
Very interesting Doctor Berg. Ive been experiencing this type of pain recently. And ive previously had a back operation too, some years back, on those lower disc, due to disc bulging bad. It’s been 80% good. But been giving me pain early in the morning recently. And also, i get numbness in fingers on the right hand. And weakness in the arm as well
Mega thanks to you
Dr. Berg for this helpful, invaluable, and educating information regarding the Sciatica flare ups and causes!
I uses to drive for long periods of time, with my wallet in my back pockets; and I did not realize that was causing my terrible Sciatica flare ups!
The stretching and using Eucalyptus patches has helped so much!
Dr. Berg is humanitarian awesome!
I need this today! Thank you Dr Berg I’ve been having severe pain the last couple of days. This is the worse pain I’ve ever had with sciatica. I can’t thank you enough. Going to try all these.
This video came at the perfect time. I was just telling my husband my siatica hurts so much. I blame it on the cold weather!! I’m so happy and thankful for you Dr. Berg!
It’s like you read my mind. This past week as been the worst discomfort and pain my sciatica has ever given me (from moving into a new home). Being 51 and not having health insurance I need to be able to take care of myself. Your channel and a few others have allowed me to maximize my quality of life. Thank you
“Being 51 and not having health insurance I need to take care of myself”. You have no idea how sad that sounds to a Canadian. Of course take care of yourself after having medical attention. Americans deserve universal healthcare. You pay for Israel’s military budget so that they can have universal healthcare. You pay fees to have military bases in countries that have universal health care. How do you vote ?
@donofon1014 Sadly they keep voting Republican and wonder why they have no medical insurance and help for the VA 🤨
@@RB-er6guwell we have had a democrat as President for 10 of the last 14 years, so not so much
@freyakitten243 It’s because Republicans keep voting against the bills sent to the senate! Where it dies it starts with local state government
You should volunteer to help keep dems in charge. Republicans will do everything possible to cut Healthcare and social security. How long can people vote republican (against their own best interest) before they wake up!
This is exactly what I have right now and it’s very painful, my dad also gets it every year. Thanks Dr Berg!
Hope it helps!
This is the second time I’ve had it , only on both sides this time .I had acupuncture after suffering for three months, it was marvellous.I have at the moment undergone more acupuncture, but now started copper tablets to go with zinc , Tumeric and Boswellia.along with stretching of coarse it is getting better but if I sit to long or walk to long it gets painful 🤞
I have the same . Im taking fenaxon tablets and doreta 75@@maureennewman905
Dr. Berg is da’ man! I’ve been struggling with Sciatica pain ever since my 2 tours of duty in iraq in 2004 and 2008! FOB Anaconda, Baghdad, Kirkuk. A simple reason and explanation of copper supplements helped alleviate this debilitating condition in a matter of days. Thank you Dr. Berg!
You’re a miracle worker!
Thank you for this very informative video on the role of copper in the human physiology Dr Berg. You’re videos are super educative and well researched. If I may add some info; in Bharat (India) , it is a very common practice to store drinking water in copper pots or flasks or drink water out of copper glasses. And the copper bracelets that you mentioned are also worn by many. It is highly recommended as per Ayurveda. However, doctors trained in allopathy or western medicine often caution against excessive use of copper vessels as it may lead to Wilson’s disease.
Now , is this concern founded? How much Cu per day is safe ? How do we gauge that ? Thanks
I’m pregnant and my sciatica nerve pain is keeping me from doing a lot of things at the moment. EVERYTHING you said in this video made so much sense. It’s incredible the way you are able to connect so many dots. So grateful for your videos and knowledge ❤️
Wow! Thank you Dr. Berg! I had this medical issue for the last 33 years or so – and I didn’t know what it was. I had an Ex-ray done and I was told I had Artritis in my lower back but nothing more about it so until now I didn’t even know what it was until I watched your video. Thank you once again!
Take care and all the best to you!👍🫶👍