Fixing Lumbar Disc Pain

Your low back pain may actually be coming from an issue with a lumbar disc. Learn how to fix lumbar disc pain naturally.

Timestamps
0:00 Lumbar discs explained
2:18 Herniated disc
2:47 What causes lumbar disc pain?
5:33 Natural remedies for low back pain
7:07 Share your success story!

Let's talk about lumbar disc pain. In your discs that are in between your vertebrae, there are a few different parts. The center part is called the nucleus pulposus. Then, there are rings around the center called the annulus fibrosus. On the top and the bottom of the disc, you have vertebral endplates that connect the disc to the vertebra.

The center part of the disc is composed of 65% proteoglycans and 15% collagen. But, the outer part of the disk is composed of about 20% proteoglycans and 70% collagen. Proteoglycans are basically a mixture of protein and carbohydrate.

One big reason why the center part of the disk needs to be mainly carbohydrate is to retain fluid and remain gel-like. The outer part of the discs is mostly protein because it doesn't need to have as much water. It just needs to be strong to protect the gel center.

The outer rings are very strong. But, when you have a herniation, the gel center part starts to leak out and break through the next part of the disc. It's possible to have a small herniation within the disc that doesn't extend and touch the nerve root at all.

When the gel breaks through to the next layer, it can eventually degrade and become inflammatory and more acidic. This can lead to pain. But, the pain is occurring within the disc itself. Usually, it will heal, but sometimes it won't. I think most of these disc problems originate from a mechanical problem or initial injury and get worse from eating inflammatory foods.

People with type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome are at risk for disc herniation. Also, chronic hyperglycemia is associated with an increased risk of disc herniation.

Potential remedies for lumbar disc pain:
1. Eliminate inflammatory foods (sugar, refined carbs, and omega-6 fatty acids like vegetable oil)
2. Do regular intermittent fasting and periodic prolonged fasting
3. Consume omega-3 fatty acids
4. Take vitamin D3 (20,000 IUs) and magnesium

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand how to fix lumbar disc pain.

[michaelsantoriello]

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[amenodorime]

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[stefanosprokopis]

Being a taxi driver for over 20 years I developed weight gain and terrible back pain. Many years ago I developed psiatica and numbing in mynleft leg whenever I sat down in the car for over 10 minutes. For many years I have been sitting on a plastic role covered with rubber spikes which I rap in a towel. I also have a small pillow that I fold and put it on my back to create curvature. Funny thing a few years ago I worked in a kitchen for 5 months and I lost weight and was standing all day and all the back pain disappeared. My back pain now is still there but is manigable as long as i sit on the the spike roll, which I keep adjusting throughout my shift. I can't believe you squatted 200 kilos. You were a real beast. My best was 100 kilos for 20 good reps in my early thirties. I'm 47 now. Keep up the great content Dr Berg. You are doing God's work.

[stevenpdxedu]

I have herniated lumbar disks. None of the doctors who "treated" me made any effort to let me know what I could do other than take opioid pain relievers. They worked for pain but turned into a nightmare all their own. Since beginning Keto I've notice significant pain improvement without pain medication. Thanks for your valuable information. Things are getting better.

[mobile_noble]

Back issues since cracking my tailbone as a teenager. First time in 40 years my back/hip actually feels “normal”. In the last 4 months have done IF, keto, consistent bed strengthening & stretching and walking 8, 000 steps a day. Cod liver oil, d3, multi vitamin and lots of parsley & nutritional yeast & healthy fats. No processed foods, grains & no dairy. Lost 40# in 6 months and have normalized BP off meds.

[jameshunt-zj]

Your Videos are the ONLY ones I watch for help with medical issues. You explain everything so well that even I can understand it.

[marlak]

I healed my excruciating herniated l-5, S-1 pain with B-12, B-6, B-1, & B-2, magnesium glycinate, and fish oil with the keto diet. I also take D-3, but believed the B vitamins were most essential to healing my nerve pain.

[fidelcatsro]

remedies for low back pain:
1. eliminate sugar and carbs like bread rice pasta cereal crackers biscuits and cooking oils with omega6
2. fasting
3. omega 3
4. vitamin d + magnesium

probably will do wonders for many other health problems as well..
Thank you Dr Berg!!

[KLolleySmith]

I’ve had more epidural injections than I can count, had back issues for years, had one doctor the first time I saw him want to do back surgery and I said NO not unless It’s the last resort, and on pain meds for years very addicting only makes the situation worse because you’re masking your pain and doing things that if you weren’t covering the pain with the pills you couldn’t do what you were doing so you injure yourself more! Hope that makes sense. Dr Berg I thank you for being so sweet and honest to give information so freely. You truly care about people. I no longer take opioids. Praise God!!!!

[tttuttti]

Dr berg wish you all the best.
I had lift heavy i got pain in my disk lower back and wright foot for 10 days tried different thing and gels but no result.
I just did as you said i pushed of opposite side of disc 10 cm meter under bottom and pain released immediately for 90% and try every 2 hours after little pain it will goes away.
Just amazing.
God bless you all the time.
I just miss the words to thank you for your work and love to all humanity.

[boojiboy]

I’m your biggest fan Dr. Berg. You’ve given my life back, I feel like I’m 18 again! (53)

[teddybear]

Unbelievable! I have just received an email from a friend telling me she has just had an MRI on her back re disc problems. Apparently she has had two operations already (one being a fusion) - she is anxious about having a third. I am sending her this video Right Now - then she has a choice! Well Done Dr Eric - Good Timing as Always!

[CVo]

I was told years ago that I had disc degradation on my L4 and L5. Years of debilitating back pain. Even went to back surgeon who thankfully just sent me for PT. Then I switched to Keto then Carnivore and I haven’t had back pain in 22 months. None. Totally gone.

[kewlboss]

Im 50yrs old.. Been following Dr. Berg doing Keto an IR for last 6 months. Have lost 50lbs. Haven't had any body aches in months. I have felt great these past months. The best I've felt in years. This is the first weekend I've broke Keto, ate out a couple times. Ate terribly. Lots of carbs. Today my back is hurting and I am so stiff. I'm going to start a fast now to get back into Keto because it truly is the answer to being healthy.

[operator]

All around you’ve helped me just live a better healthy life overall over the last 4 years

[Edangel-]

I have been waiting for this video!!!! This is my daily life, all the doctors say it's not bad enough for surgery but while you wait for it to get worse, take meds. I just want to fix it!! Thank you so very much for offering hope 🙏❤

[songbabe]

Been disabled a long time and I've been intuitively figuring this out. Thank you for the confirmation.

[RavenRose]

Omg. I lifted and twisted a mop bucket when I was 19. Im 33 now. Since going on keto a year ago I've noticed cheating triggers my back to flare up. I've never had it diagnosed and this is the BEST description I've heard about what could be happening and why.
I recently ate a couple sushi thinking, the rice won't bug me too much. Total flare up. Last year I was in bed for 2 weeks after attempting some glorious twice cooked eggy rice. Also got a cystic pimple. Those have gone away since keto.
So interesting!

[shijotg]

This came at the right time. I had a slight lower back pain after I carried my 70 pound daughter on my back for a couple of minutes. I didn’t take it seriously. But later now after 6 months my pain is now slightly high. Goes away if I go for a walk. But even if a carry the grocery stuff my back hurts.

[jackiegolf]

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