07/12/2021
Back pain is extremely common symptom that typically improves within a few weeks or months. However, in many back pain can become a part of a persons daily life, resulting in both physical and psychological debilitation.
Aside from all the regular medication available both over the counter and on prescription, there are other remedies that are overlooked when managing back pain. Here are 5 must know remedies to try:
๐ญ. ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: endorphins are hormones made naturally in your body. What many do not know is that endorphins may help block pain signals in addition, to helping relieve anxiety and stresses associated with chronic back pain. We encourage certain activities such as aerobic exercise, massage therapy and meditation which naturally help boost your endorphins level.
๐ฎ. ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ผ๐๐ด๐ต ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฝ: ๐ค getting enough sleep is key for the body's tissues to heal and recharge. If the pain is keeping you up at night, we strongly suggest speaking to a doctor as it becomes a vicious cycle of insomnia and pain.
๐ฏ. ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ: indeed strengthening your abs and back is important in supporting your lower spine. Engaging in simple exercises is key to the progression of your back pain as it helps improve your posture.
๐ฐ. ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ท๐ผ๐๐ณ๐๐น ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: โฝ ๐โ back pain can ruin your day affecting your relationships, finances and ability to do your normal daily activities. It is important though to continue doing activities that reduce some stress and relieve some pain. It also comes as a form of distraction e.g. having a coffee with a friend, walking the dog or being with your loved ones. In fact, a good laugh is known to stimulate your feel-good endorphins.
๐ฑ. ๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ต๐ฎ๐บ๐๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐: ๐ฆต tight hamstrings is often overlooked in the contributor to back pain. If your hamstrings are too tight, your lower back can be stressed causing more pain. Try stretching them 2x a day for 15-30 seconds.
