Home Remedies for Back pain

What is backache or back pain?
Back pain is one of the most common ailments today and we all suffer from this problem in our daily life. In fact, about 80 percent of people experience back pain at some point in their lives. This is more common in women than men.

What are the causes of backache / Causes of back pain ?

• Back pain is caused due to Weak abdomen and back muscles
• Poor posture is another major cause for back pain.
• Prolonged period of sitting, standing or stooping in one position causing straining of the joints is another reason that aggravates back pain.
• Sudden and vigorous jerking or twisting of the trunk can cause

severe back pain.

• Heavy menstruation can cause backache in women
• Sedentary living patterns can trigger this ailment.
• Emotional stress at times is responsible for back pain.
• Overweight people generally feel muscle strain on back and suffer from backpain.
• Back pain can also be due to kidney or prostate problem.
• Influenza or other major problem can cause back pain.
• Wearing of high heels is believed to cause this problem.

What are the symptoms of Back Pain?

• Pain in middle and lower back.
• In severe cases the patient is immobile and cannot move.

Home remedies for back pain
Following are some of the home remedies for lower back pain:

• When standing for a prolonged period in one position raise your one foot on a platform or stool.
• While sitting keep a cushion in the hollow of your back if your chair has a poor back support.
• When you are sleeping always sleep on a firm mattress
• To get a good relief from the back pain, sleep lying on your back or on your side putting one knee slightly bent.
• Change the activities that give you a severe pain. Do not sit /stand in one position and change your position occasionally.
• Lift any heavy loads in a proper way that is by keeping your knees bent and your back straight. Holds the load close to your body and while lifting the load straighten your knees.
• Gently massage the painful area or put a hot towel on the aching area .If necessary take the help of medication to reduce the pain.
• Do regular exercises to strengthen abdominal and back muscle
• Home remedies for backache with Lemon: Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon and prepare the mixture adding common salt in it. Drink it two times in a day. It will serve as a great back pain reliever.
• Home remedies for back pain with raw potatoes: Raw potatoes in the form of poultice is a very good back pain reliever. It is to be applied on the pain affected area. Generally, potato is used to treat lower back pain.
• Treatment of Backache with citrus fruits: Have plenty of citrus fruits as it contains vitamin C. It will help you to get rid of backaches.
• Home remedy of back pain with garlic oil: Applying garlic oil on the back provides an immense relief from back pain. Take 10 small garlic pieces and fry them in oil on a low flame. Use sesame oil, coconut oil or mustard oil and fry till the garlic cloves turn light brown. Allow the oil prepared from garlic cool completely. Thereafter apply it on the back and keep it for about three hours. Within a few days you’ll feel its magical effects.

Yoga Asanas for back pain:
Yoga Asanas that are beneficial for back pain are:

• Bhujangasana
• Halasana
• Shavasana
• Shalabhasana
• Uttanpadasana

What to eat if you are suffering from backpain?
Diet for people suffering from backache should have:

• Salad: Salad of raw vegetables: cabbage, carrot, cucumber, lettuce, radish and tomato
• Avoid Banana: Have lot of fruits except banana
• Avoid fatty Foods: Avoid fatty, fried and spicy foods.
• Avoid Smoking: Consumption of smoking or tobacco in any form should be avoided.

Eat Red for Healthy and Strong Joints
Red foods like cherry juice is said to relieve joint pains says scientific evidence. About 46 million which accounts to one in five adults are diagnosed with arthritis every year and this figure is reported to increase by 40% by 2030. Celebrating the “National Arthritis Month” this May, scientists latest endeavor is to discover alternative ways to manage arthritis conditions.

Researchers from the University of Michigan are of the opinion that tart cherries do not only relieve joint pains but also help in reducing the inflammation at joints. Scientists further explain that is the property of “anthocyanins” present in tart cherries which actually help in reducing the swelling at joints.

Reports collected from other studies also reveal that foods rich in antioxidants can help reduce nitric oxide levels which are commonly associated with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. About 27 million people in America are said to be suffering from osteoarthritis after having attained the age of 45 years.

With the growing prevalence of arthritis with the aging American population, consumers are frantically agreeing to resort to cherry juice. A survey revealed that a whopping 81% agreed to add cherries in their regular diet.

Cherries are an easy option to deal with the symptoms of arthritis say experts. As it can be a painful and debilitating experience for many, the choice of tossing cherries in cereals or smoothies can help reduce inflammation and pain at joints.

Cherries are always available in dry, frozen or juice forms. The recommended serve is half cup (dry cherries), one cup (frozen cherries), 8 ounces or 2 tablespoons full of (cherry juice).