BACK PAIN HOME REMEDIES

BACK PAIN HOME REMEDIES

Back pain occurs for different reasons. This is the most common problems faced by people around the world.The pain mainly located in the center of the back, along the spine or in both sides of the spine.If your back pain doesn't improve with rest or has not subsided within a week of  home treatment, you should be checked by a doctor.

Hot or Cold Packs

Applying hot or cold packs in aching areas to reduce back pain.

 Cold pack therapy

 Place a thin towel on your back, take some ice cubes & put them in a plastic bag.Now apply the ice pack over this towel for 20minutes & then remove it. It is helpful to minimize inflammation & ease discomfort.

Hot pack therapy

Use a heating pad or a hot water bottle & apply it on the aching area to ease the pain.

          You can try either hot or cold therapy according to your comfort.

Massages

Gently massaging a tense muscle is one of the most effective ways to loosen it up & relieve pain. You can also use medicated ointments for extra pain relief.

Basil Leaves

Basil leaves is another great remedy for curing back pain. Boil 10-12 basil leaves in a cup of water till it reduced to half. Let it cool down, add a pinch of salt & have it to get relief from backache.

Rest

Bed rest is a useful relief from back pain, particularly if your pain is so severe that it hurts to sit or stand.

Exercise

Walking & stretching can also reduces the back pain.

Camphor

Boil a few pieces of camphor in coconut oil for 3-5 minutes cool & store in a bottle.Use it for massage before bed time.

Good Posture

Maintaining a good posture is essential for spinal health that can reduce the back pain due to poor posture.

Yoga

You can also try yoga  like cobra pose & child's pose to get relief from back pain.

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