September is National Pain Awareness Month, and I can’t help but shake my head at that title… because anyone that suffers from chronic or even occasional pain is certainly very well aware of it.
And by far one of the most common and widespread types of pain is BACK PAIN!
It seems we all have back pain at one time or another and that includes yours truly.
Even though I do martial arts and run on a regular basis, I have had bouts of back pain if I overdo it or have a tough sparring match.
Unfortunately, the standard mainstream medical answer to virtually any kind of pain is medication. But pain relievers come with a laundry list of side effects and open you up for addiction.
Plus, they do nothing to address the root cause of your pain!
So, if you’re suffering from back pain and want relief without drugs, here are 10 safe, effective remedies you can try:
1- Reduce inflammation
Inflammation is by far the most common culprit behind pain of ALL kinds, and that includes back pain.
Sadly, ours is a society that is rampant with chronic inflammation, which is largely the result of our food supply lacking Omega-3 essential fatty acids.
We used to get plenty of these natural anti-inflammatories from the meat, milk and eggs from grass-fed animals, but most of our animals are grain-fed now, which instead provides inflammation-stirring Omega-6 fatty acids.
And we’re paying the price with our health!
Plus, our heavy reliance on processed foods doesn’t help, as they create inflammation too.
So, to end chronic inflammation at its very root causes, it’s essential to get the Omega-3 fatty acids your body needs! In addition to eating natural sources of Omega-3s like fatty fish, a top-quality fish oil supplement like VitalMega-3 is just what you need.
VitalMega-3 provides an inflammation-soothing 1,200 mg of Omega-3 EFAs in every daily 2-capsule dose, including the superstars EPA and DHA, which are essential for your brain and nervous system.
You can also help reduce inflammation with your diet by avoiding processed foods, sugars and refined carbs, and concentrating on lots of fresh veggies.
2- Sit up straight
Incorrect posture is a very common cause of back pain, especially in people whose jobs involve lots of sitting (like truck drivers and desk workers).
Good posture is when your shoulders are back, your head is up straight and the lower part of your spine curves out ever so slightly to form a J-shape.
It’s not hard to improve your posture—you just need to be aware of it and correct yourself when you feel your shoulders rolling in or bending forward at your mid back.
If your job requires you to sit for prolonged periods of time, be sure to get up and move around periodically (once an hour is ideal).
3- Get some exercise
When you have back challenges, it may be tempting to “take it easy” but that’s not necessarily the best thing you can do!
Of people who have had a history of back pain, those who incorporate regular exercise into their regimen have a 25-40 percent lower risk of recurrence.
And exercise is the best way to prevent back pain in the first place!
Walking, stretching, yoga, aerobics, and flexibility training have all been shown to be helpful.
Just be sure to get your doctor’s OK first, then get moving.
4- Drink enough water
Dehydration doesn’t just cause thirst, dark urine or fatigue during workouts—it can also cause muscle weakness, and when the muscles surrounding your back are involved, you can get back pain.
Be honest here--if Ronald Reagan was president last time you drank anything but coffee, soda, alcohol or Red Bulls, chances are excellent you’re dehydrated.
Aim to drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of filtered water (not juice, sports drinks or other beverages—just plain WATER) a day.
5- Visit your local chiropractor, acupuncturist or physical therapist
Chiropractors have extensive training in musculoskeletal disorders and can help with back pain from a variety of sources.
Acupuncture has been around for centuries and is especially effective in treating back, neck and shoulder problems, as well as arthritis. (Acupuncture is my go-to for any martial arts-related injuries.)
And physical therapy has been shown to be as effective as surgery in many cases!
6- Get enough Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 is crucial in supporting your nervous system, and it helps to maintain the myelin sheath which surrounds and protects your nerve cells.
Since back pain is frequently the result of spinal nerve inflammation (especially sciatica), B12 with its "nerve-soothing" properties can actually help reduce pain.
If you've got chronic back pain, it may behoove you to see if vitamin B12 deficiency may be a factor! And if you’re looking for supplementation with a quality product, Hydroxaden 2.5 Vitamin B oral spray is your ticket.
A B-formula spray like Hydroxaden 2.5 can be more efficient than oral supplements (which can have varying absorbency rates depending on your level of stomach acid) and is a lot less costly and more convenient than B12 shots.
Plus Hydroxaden 2.5 also provides healthful doses of Vitamins B2, B3 and B6, which help support your energy level too!
7- Listen to the Sandman
Research has shown that poor or insufficient sleep is a very strong predictor for back pain in adults over 50.
Most people need between seven and nine hours of sleep each night. So, if you’re getting fewer than that, it’s time to start hitting the hay earlier.
You can also try melatonin (as found in our Soothing Zzzz’s Blend Gummies) to help support better sleep.
8- Sit in an infrared sauna
Infrared saunas can be amazingly effective in combatting back pain, as they help your body eliminate inflammation-triggering toxins and promote tissue healing.
9- Try a warm bath with Epsom salts
Many people (including yours truly) have used Epsom salts to ease back pain.
Epsom salts can help reduce swelling and inflammation, relax muscles and even help balance your electrolytes (many cases of back pain are due to electrolyte imbalances).
10- Get a massage
Massage therapy has been shown to help with several types of back pain, including muscle and bone pain, fibromyalgia pain and spinal cord pain.
Now you know 10 safe, VERY effective ways to get back pain relief with dangerous drug side effects—so get going and start feeling better now!
To your health,
Sherry Brescia
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