Back Pain is one of the most common ailments prevalent
today. Sedentary living habits, hazardous work patterns and
psychological conditions associated with emotional stress,
which bring about spasm of the muscles, cause back pain.
As the back bears the weight of the entire body,
overweight persons feel the strain on the back when they
have to carry an extra load.
In most cases of back pain, the pain is usually felt either in
the middle of the back or lower down. It may spread to
both sides of the waist and the hips. In a condition of acute
pain, the patient is unable to move and is bedridden.
About ninety per cent of back pain patients suffer from
what is called cervical and lumbar spondylosis. It is a
degenerative disorder in which the different vertebrae
adhere to each other through bony unions. As a result of
this, the spine loses its flexibility.
The main causes of back pain and spondylosis are muscular
tension, straining of the joints, poor posture, and incorrect
nutrition resulting from dietetic errors and lack of exercise.
Acute or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems,
female disorders, influenza., and arthritis, may also lead to
backache. Other causes include stress and strain resulting
from sitting for a long time, improper lifting of weights, high
heels, and emotional problems which may cause painful
muscle cramping.
Natural Back pain Treatment
using Garlic:
The most important home
remedy for back pain is the
use of garlic. Two or three
cloves should be taken every
morning to get results. An oil
prepared from garlic and
rubbed on the back will give
great relief This oil is
prepared by frying ten
cloves of garlic in 60 ml of oil
in a frying pan Any of the oils
which are used as
rubefacients, such as
mustard oil, sesame oil, and
coconut oil can be used
according to one's choice.
They should he fried on a
slow fire till they are brown.
After the oil has cooled, it
should be applied vigorously
on the back, and allowed to
remain there for three
hours. The patient may,
thereafter, take a
warm-water bath. This
treatment should be
continued for at least fifteen
days.
Natural Back pain Treatment
using Lemon:
Lemon is another useful
remedy for back pain. The
juice of one lemon should be
mixed with common salt and
taken by the patient twice
daily. It will give relief.
Natural Back pain Treatment using Vitamin C:
Vitamin C has proved valuable in case of severe back pain.
About 2,000 mg of this vitamin should be taken daily for
treating this condition. Considerable improvement will be
noticeable within two days.
Natural Back pain Treatment using Potato:
Raw potato is an ancient home remedy for back pain,
characterized by incapacitating pain in the lumbar region,
especially in the lower part of the back. Application of raw
potato in the form of a poultice has been found very
effective in this condition.
Herbal Treatment for Backaches
Mix together 1 tablespoon each of dried yarrow; boneset,
and skullcap. Add the mixture to 2 cups of water and
simmer 30 minutes, covered. Strain and add 1 tablespoon of
the liquid to 1 cup of hot water. Add 1 teaspoon of
flavored psyllium. Sweeten with 1 tablespoon of dark corn
syrup if desired.
