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Maybe you carried something too heavy or went a little too hard on the tennis court. It may have just been as simple as overworking at your desk trying to meet your boss's demands. Anyway, your back is now screaming at you and you are looking for back pain remedies.
Don't worry you are not alone, it is estimated that 80% of people suffer back pain at one point in their lives. Unfortunately medical science is really limited in their approach to back pain, it is pretty much take prescription medication and rest up. The bright side is that there are some helpful alternative back pain remedies that can have you feeling good as gold in no time.
It was long held that resting in bed for a couple of days or even a few weeks was the best among back pain remedies. This is now believed to be wrong and research shows that it may even be detrimental. Moving, even if it is just some easy short walks, is very important to keep the muscles strong and for movement of fluids in the back. If you rest too much your back muscles will deteriorate and provide less support for your already injured back and that is not good. Laying flat on the back may be uncomfortable so it is recommended you place a pillow under your knees. Stomach laying can result in twisting your neck to breath properly.
Getting adequate sleep is one of the simplest back pain remedies that are often over looked. It is important when you are in pain and the body is healing. Probably the best position to lie in is on your side, with the knees slightly bent and a pillow between them. This is especially important for females who have wide hips and it can help reduce any strain on the lower back. As before if you sleep on your back, pillows under the knees may be helpful.
Back pain remedies can also be found in the kitchen. The use of Epsom salts can be beneficial for decreasing pain and muscular spasm because of their high magnesium content. You can fill up a bath as you normally would and just add them to the bath. Be careful you may require assistance in and out of the bath tub. The root ginger is a great back pain remedy, it has long been a popular cure for nausea but it also has mild aspirin effects and anti-inflammatory properties. When having back discomfort, just use 1-2 inches (2.5-5cm) of ginger and finely slice it into about 1 quart (1 litre) of boiling water. Gently simmer this with a cover on for about half an hour. Let it cool down and strain it. Sweeten with honey if needed to drink.
If you do not want to take drugs or medicine for your aching back then there are plenty of natural back pain remedies to choose from. The previously mentioned ones are a good starting point.
