Causes and Natural Treatment of Backache

Posted by sanjay on Wednesday 22 Apr 2009

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Backaches are very common, widespread conditions having many contributors. Unsafe work/exercise habits, psychological stressors, inactivity, medical conditions, and many other things in your daily life activities can cause the back muscles to spasm, therefore causing pain and backaches. Backaches limit your ability to move easily and freely due to pain.

Causes of backaches

• Degenerative spine/back disorders, resulting in vertebrae and elasticity problems
• Muscle/joint tension
• Poor posture
• Improper diet
• Arthritis
• Lack of exercise
• Kidney problems
• Influenza
• Female problems
• High heel shoes
• Sitting for long periods
• Strenuous weight lifting
• Trauma, injury, or accident
• Emotional stressors
• Scoliosis
• Soft, unhealthy mattresses

Symptoms of Backache

Pain in middle or lower back, difficulty walking, sitting, standing or reaching, having back pain when performing activities that usually cause you no problems and numbness

Medical remedies

• Back surgery, depending upon cause of backache
• Anti-inflammatory drugs (Ibuprofen, Motrin)
• Narcotic or over the counter pain killers
• Muscle relaxers
• Medicated ointments used to rub on the back
• Back braces

Home Remedies for Backache

• Garlic cloves
• Garlic oil (rub/massage into back-after it sits for 3 hours, take a warm bath)
• Lemon juice (mix with salt and take 2 times a day)
• Vitamin C (2000 mg per day)
• Raw potato (make into a rub for the back)

Healthy Diets

Raw vegetable salads, steamed vegetables, fresh fruit and eat recommended foods four times per day

Prevention

Don’t use tobacco products, develop regular exercise routine (using gentle exercises), participate in activities such as swimming, walking, biking, water aerobics), use orthopedic mattresses and invest in a water bed.

Follow a healthy, nutritious diet, improve your posture, wear comfortable, low-heeled shoes, and don’t sit for long periods of time without getting up and walking for a few minutes.

Pay extra close attention to your back at all times because the rest of your body depends on it to be kept in good, working condition. Without a strong, healthy back, all of your other body parts will suffer because backs support the weight of the entire body.