Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Relieve Back Pain Naturally!

Hi everyone,
This post is dedicated to all of you who are living with Back Pain!

Back pain is one of humanity's most repeated complaints.


Back pain is one of the most common medical problems today, affecting 8 out of 10 people at some point during their lives. The pain can range from a dull constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. This conditions may be the result of an infection in the bone(osteomelitis) or in the spinal cord. Pain in the lower back or low back pain is by far the most common concern, affecting up to 90% of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Back pain is a common problem most frequently caused by overusing or misusing the muscles of the back. The pain may not be prevented completely, but there are things you can do to reduce the severity or frequency.


Treatment :


Treatment of back problems should be directed at the cause. Treatments will range from doing nothing to spinal surgery. Many find relief from back pain through stretching exercises or alternative therapies like yoga, but chronic back pain may require medication and treatment that is more intensive. There are trouble-free home treatment along with proper body mechanics, which will often heal your back within a few weeks and keep it functional for the long haul.


One of the simplest ways to relieve back pain is to use hot and cold compressed. You must be sure alternate the compresses. First do five minutes as hot as you can stand it. Then one minute of an ice cold compress. Repeat this five to seven times. You will be amazed at how well this works. This brings great temporary relief.


Here are some examples of common herbs used to treat back pain:


Some natural pain reliever:

Feverfew

Burdock

Stringing Nettle

Willow Bark

Ginger


Here are some natural anti-inflammatory:

Saw Palmetto

Rosemary

Bromelain

Cat's Claw

Licorice

Valeria


And here are some antispasmodics:

Angelica

Cramp Bark

Black Haw


Exercises:


Exercises are important to prevent, reduce, and ultimately get rid of the pain. They must consist of stretching exercises. These include exercised for the back and leg muscles. Any exercise program must have strength, stamina, and stabilizing exercises also. These include exercises for the back, stomach and leg muscles. There are particular exercises to strengthen and stretch the muscles in the abdomen, buttocks, and back can help stabilize the spine and decrease strain on he disk that cushion the spine and the ligaments that hold it in place.
In conclusion, we must realize that back pain is not a diagnosis, it is a symptom of an underlying condition. Back pain is a symptom that can arise from many causes. Being one of humanity's most frequent complaints, you can be sure though back pain may not be prevented completely, but there are natural things that you can do to reduce the severity or frequency.

Until Next time!

Wishing you Health and Happiness Always

Michele Brooks,RN, Editor
978-852-9787

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2 comments:

Tonya Mitchell Peele said...

Hi Michelle,

I met you on Ryze. The information you present can change the lives of people suffering from pain. My grandmother suffered from osteoarthritis for many years before her death. I only wish she could have benefited from some of the alternative treatments you mentioned.

Michele Brooks said...

Thank you Tonya for your comments. I am sorry to hear that your Grandmother suffered from the terrible pains of osteoarthritis. It is truly amazing just how many different types of alternative therapies there are out there. I hope that I can help "spread the word" so to speak about Holistic and alternative treatments to as many people as I can!
Take care
Michele