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Back ache is a very common problem across all age groups. Middle aged (35-45) people working in the sitting posture for long hours, face this problem. Their work tends to give very little exercise to their backs and hence the pain.
There are also people even without this condition experiencing back pain. Unless the problem is related to the bones or discs (spinal) or there is an injury to the back due to an accident, it can be cured to a great extent by some of the simple and easy home remedies suggested below.
7 Tips To Cure Back Pain Naturally
Exercise
One of the common reasons for back pain is overweight. People who are obese and are not diet conscious and thereby on the upper side of the weighing scale face this problem. Reducing weight can really provide relief to the back pain. There are different methods of reducing weight.
Regular walking or jogging, hitting the gym, half an hour on tread mill, diet should be under control – binging on sweets and fried items should be stopped. Proper intake of water at regular and timely manner can help you to reduce back pain. Taking yoga classes can also help reducing your back pain. There are a few exercises taught for relieving the back pain.
Massage
Massaging the back will give a great relief. Massaging can be done with any agents like hot salt water, mustard oil, garlic oil, eucalyptus oil, and many others. This action of massage helps your muscles of the back to get to relax in case of strain or stress and therefore, gives relief..
Relax
Sometimes back pain occurs due to emotional stress. In this case relaxing can help to overcome the pain. Very often, the pain might be due to sitting in wrong posture for a long time, without taking breaks. In this situation, relaxing will help greatly. Just lying flat on the bed or on a floor or on a mat will help ease the pain.
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Intake Of Vitamin C
Few people face the back pain due to Vitamin C deficiency. They need to take more Vitamin C through supplements or natural resources such as Parsley, Bell Pepper, Strawberry, Cauliflower, Papaya, Orange, Lemon, Broccoli, Pineapple, Cantaloupe, and many more.
So, there are many fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C, which can be taken on a day to day basis to increase Vitamin C in the body and thereby reduce back pain.
Swimming
Swimming is a great form of exercise for the back. A few laps in the pool help in strengthening of muscles of abdomen and back. It also prevents carrying the body weight temporarily, as people are buoyant while swimming.
Ginger And Honey
Taking ginger and honey helps in relieving back pain. When there is a lot of pain in the back, take an inch of ginger and boil it in about one liter of water for about half an hour in simmer flame. Then allow it to cool and strain. Add honey to taste and drink.
Hot Shower
Taking hot-water bath also gives relief. If there is a lot of pain in the lower back, pouring more water to the painful area helps in relieving the pain.
Caution: Please use Home Remedies after Proper Research and Guidance. You accept that you are following any advice at your own risk and will properly research or consult healthcare professional.