There are some simple remedies for back pain that give immediate relief.Follow these: Oil massage: Ayurveda says back pain is a vata symptom caused by maladjustment of gas within the body.Massaging with oil at the point of the pain is very soothing.Do not press the spine while massaging,but gently massage the muscles around it.Exposure to breeze should be avoided,so switch off fans and ACs.Cover yourself with a sheet and rest after the massage.
Hot packs:
Using a hot water bottle or sitting in a bathtub filled with warm water helps.
Temperature and back pain:
In winter,muscles shrink and old wounds and pains resurface.Current wounds also give more trouble.Likewise in summer,pain worsens with AC draughts.Avoiding direct breeze on the back,is,therefore,important.
Mental state and back pain:
Back pain can also be psychosomatic.If you are pessimistic and grumpy,there are chances that the problem may aggravate.If you remain positive and cheerful,it will pass.
Food and back pain:
Food also plays an important role.Some foods aggravate the pain and some reduce its intensity.Ayurveda says that back pain is a vata ailment.Our body remains healthy when its vata,pitta and kapha are in balance.Therefore,avoid food that increases the vata element in your body as this aggravates the pain.Keep away from rice,curd,lassi,kadhi,urad dal,rajma,okra,arvi and lemons till the pain disappears.Eat light and easily digestible food.Keep your spine strong with calcium.Walk in the sun for your daily dose of vitamin D.
Obesity and back pain:
More weight means more pressure on back muscles.Over time,the muscles become weak and this leads to pain.So keep an eye on your weight.
Constipation and back pain:
Hot packs:
Using a hot water bottle or sitting in a bathtub filled with warm water helps.
Temperature and back pain:
In winter,muscles shrink and old wounds and pains resurface.Current wounds also give more trouble.Likewise in summer,pain worsens with AC draughts.Avoiding direct breeze on the back,is,therefore,important.
Mental state and back pain:
Back pain can also be psychosomatic.If you are pessimistic and grumpy,there are chances that the problem may aggravate.If you remain positive and cheerful,it will pass.
Food and back pain:
Food also plays an important role.Some foods aggravate the pain and some reduce its intensity.Ayurveda says that back pain is a vata ailment.Our body remains healthy when its vata,pitta and kapha are in balance.Therefore,avoid food that increases the vata element in your body as this aggravates the pain.Keep away from rice,curd,lassi,kadhi,urad dal,rajma,okra,arvi and lemons till the pain disappears.Eat light and easily digestible food.Keep your spine strong with calcium.Walk in the sun for your daily dose of vitamin D.
Obesity and back pain:
More weight means more pressure on back muscles.Over time,the muscles become weak and this leads to pain.So keep an eye on your weight.
Constipation and back pain:
It has been seen that when you have back pain,your metabolism is also affected.In fact,constipation,gastric trouble and back pain are very closely related.To treat constipation,take two big tablespoons of isabgol husk half an hour before dinner or take a spoonful of trifala powder or 8-10 munnakas boiled in milk.Also have fibre-rich food.Refer
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