The Natural Way to a Stronger Back
Back pain can also be caused by stress of any form whether chemical, emotional or physical. It overtaxes the back muscles causing stiffness in them or in the surrounding tissues. Pain management is a critical factor in the patient’s recovery schedule as chronic pain in the back whether lower back, upper or any other area can also lead to depression, insomnia, difficulty to stretch, bend etc.
Back care products for this medical condition comes in the form of over-the counter medications like pills and sprays that can give temporary relief from pain. These medications are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, tricyclic anti-depressants, narcotics or muscle relaxants and work for short period and help to reduce pain and its related effects. It is advisable not to use these on prolonged basis because of the risks and side effects linked to these medications. Traditionally the treatment for back pain involves rest, physical therapy using back pain relief equipment along with anti-inflammatory medicines.
A lasting relief from back pain is to identify the cause of the pain and effectively deal with it through drug free and alternative therapies. A holistic approach combining natural back pain remedy and tension relief for chronically tight shoulders, neck, and back would help develop better posture and long lasting relief from back pain.
A perfect set off for pain relief practices is performing the Matsyasana, a yogic form of exercise to stretch the muscles and ligaments of the spine and neck, increase flexibility, while expanding the rib cage and chest. Complimenting this with natural back pain relief equipment which focuses on the flexibility of the spine in all possible plains of motion will be an added advantage. This form of back pain exercise helps to strengthen the muscles that support the spine and teaches breath awareness and spinal alignment. Further, pressing certain acupressure points on the spinal region helps to open nerve pathways and provides back pain relief.