Backache
Spondylosis, Lumbago
Backache is one of the most common ailments prevalent today. Sedentary living
habits, hazardous work patterns and psychological conditions associated with
emotional stress, which bring about spasm of the muscles, cause backaches. As
the back bears the weight of the entire body, overweight persons feel the strain
on the back when they have to carry an extra load. The main causes of backache
and spondylosis are muscular tension, straining of the joints, poor posture, and
incorrect nutrition resulting from dietetic errors and lack of exercise. Acute
or chronic illnesses like kidney or prostate problems, female disorders,
influenza, and arthritis, may also lead to backache. Other causes include stress
and strain resulting from sitting for a long time, improper lifting of weights,
high heels, and emotional problems which may cause painful muscle cramping.
Remedies
Garlic: The most
important home remedy for backache is the use of garlic. Two or three cloves
should be taken every morning to get results. An oil prepared from garlic and
rubbed on the back will give great relief. This oil is prepared by frying ten
cloves of garlic in 60 ml of oil in a frying pan. Any of the oils which are used
as rubefacient, such as mustard oil, sesame oil, and coconut oil can be used
according to one's choice. They should be fried on a slow fire till they are
brown. After the oil has cooled, it should be applied vigorously on the back,
and allowed to remain there for three hours. The patient may, thereafter, take a
warm-water bath. This treatment should be continued for at least fifteen days.
Lemon: Lemon is another useful remedy for backache. The juice of one lemon
should be mixed with common salt and taken by the patient twice daily. It will
give relief.
Chebulic Myroblan:
The use of Chebulic myroblan is beneficial in the treatment of backache. A small
piece of this fruit should be eaten after meals, This will give quick relief.
Vitamin C: Vitamin C has proved valuable in case of severe backaches. About
2,000 mg of this vitamin should be taken daily for treating this condition.
Considerable improvement will be noticeable within two days.
Potato: Raw Potato is
an ancient home remedy for backache, characterized by incapacitating pain in the
lumbar region, especially in the lower part of the back. Application of raw
potato in the form of a poultice has been found very effective in this
condition.