10 Home Remedies For Back Pain

Exercising can be very suitable for relieving back pain as long as you choose gentle activities and do not strain too much, like stretching.

Back pain is a very common pain these days. In fact, 8 out of 10 people suffer from it at some point in their life.

Among the causes that causes it, we find:

• Bad posture
• Not carrying heavy objects properly
• The stress
• A knock
• Overweight
• The pregnancy
• Herniated disc

There are, however, some home remedies that can relieve back pain.

But if the pain is very strong and suddenly goes away, it is better to see a doctor for a professional diagnosis.

Back pain belongs to the group of pain that can be chronic and last for more than three weeks.

10 remedies that can be applied at home

The hot-cold technique

• In a towel, put ice cubes until it acquires a fairly cold temperature.
• Then put it on the affected area and apply pressure for 20 minutes.
• Then change the towel by taking a soak in hot water, and leave on for 20 minutes.
• It is important to know if the back pain was caused by an injury. Heat could indeed increase inflammation.

2. The massage

Have someone massage you with alcohol, rosemary oil, or sandalwood.

• For better absorption of the product, it is advisable to clean the affected area.
• This massage will help you release stress, relax muscles, numb affected nerves, and lower inflammation.

For pregnant women, it is better to avoid massaging because of alcohol or rosemary oil. They are indeed contraindicated products during pregnancy.

3. Indian chestnut infusion

To naturally strengthen the back, you can use an infusion of Indian chestnut, which should be taken every day for a better effect.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of water (200 ml)
• 3 drops of Indian chestnut extract

Preparation

Heat the water then, when it comes to a boil, add the extract of the chestnut tree.

4. Rosemary and vinegar

Ingredients

• 1 liter of water
• 1 cup of vinegar (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of rosemary (20 g)

Preparation

• Heat the water then, when it boils, add the vinegar and rosemary. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Then filter the contents, soak a towel with the mixture and apply to the affected area for 10 minutes.

5. Sage infusion

The sage leaf has relaxing properties. To benefit from it, it is recommended to take three cups of its infusion each day.

Ingredients

• 1 liter of water
• 2 tablespoons of sage (20 g)

Preparation

• Heat the water then add the two spoonfuls of sage.
• Leave the decoction for a few minutes, filter the contents and serve.

6. Vitamin C

Vitamin C is also  very effective in relieving back pain. To get it, you can increase your intake of the following foods:

• The strawberries
• The kiwi
• Citrus fruits (grapefruit, orange, lemon)
• Chilli
• Guava
• Broccoli

7. The exercises

Adding a series of exercises to your life will help you avoid and relieve back pain.

Examples are yoga, Pilates, and swimming, all great for relaxing and strengthening your back.

However, you will need to avoid exercises such as sit-ups and weight lifting. Trying to touch your toes while standing is also a bad idea, which can make the pain worse.

8. Improve posture

One of the most common causes of back pain is poor posture, whether walking, sleeping, or sitting.

To know if you are adopting bad posture, face a mirror and divide your back in half in an imaginary way: shoulders, hips and knees should be at the same height.

To correct poor posture, you can use a girdle or do yoga or Pilates, as well as stretching exercises.

9. Take time to rest

Most people who work in an office use their phones and computers all the time and end up with back pain.

It is therefore necessary to take rest between 5 and 10 minutes, during which one does a small walk or stretching exercises.

In this way, you will relax your muscles and you will succeed in improving your blood circulation.

10. Get enough sleep

Respecting good sleep schedules for the proper functioning of our body is also a good option to reduce back pain.

A good rest indeed helps that the body has more energy and is more relaxed. It is advisable to sleep at least 6 hours a day and on your side, to reduce the arch of the back.