Home Remedies for Back Pain Relief
Back pain, whether lower, middle, or upper back, is a common problem that can interfere with your daily work or your personal life. Up to 80% of the population experience back pain at some point in their lives. The human back is composed of a complex structure of muscles, ligaments, tendons, disks, and spine. Problems with any of these components can lead to back pain. Fortunately, there are a variety of home treatment options available for back pain. So here are some home remedies to help you get relief from chronic back pain.
Find Activities That Alleviate Your Mood
Ongoing pain can affect your mood and your sleep. However, a short walk, yoga, or water exercise can often help to alleviate back pain. Exercise can help loosen your muscle and release endorphins which are the brain’s natural painkillers.
Use Heat and Cold Therapy
Heat and cold are effective ways to get relief from back pain.
Ice packs are beneficial to use, especially if your back pain is due to an injury. An ice pack is designed to relieve pain by providing a numbing effect from sudden, intense back pain. The pack relaxes the inflamed tissues in your back.
A heating pad relieves you from stiffness or achy muscles. Make sure to test the temperature of the heating pad before applying it on your back. Choose the temperature you will be comfortable with. Take care that you don’t burn your skin. If a heating pad is not available, you can always use a hot water bottle or a heated cloth.
Stretch Your Hamstrings
Tight hamstrings, located on the backside of your thighs, are often an overlooked contributor to back pain. When these muscles are too tight, your lower back and sacroiliac joints will be stressed, which can lead to more pain. Stretching your hamstrings twice daily along with other gentle stretching exercises can help you get relief.
Switch Shoes
Wearing shoes that do not fit or offer much support can put strain on your back muscles, legs, and neck. For instance, high heels can throw off your body’s alignment which leads to lower back pain. Wearing shoes which are very flat can add strain on the feet and back as well. Wear proper footwear when you exercise as your lower body might not bear the strain well otherwise.
Massage Therapy
Fortunately, massage therapy can provide substantial healing and pain relief for people suffering from back pain problems. There are many studies that suggest massage therapy helps to treat lower back pain. It also provides;
- Increase blood flow
- Decreased tension
- Increase endorphins
- And heat generation
Researchers have clinically proven that massage therapy can reduce the symptoms of widespread and debilitating conditions. Book an appointment with our therapist and be open about your problem and potential causes for your lower back pain.
