The Ultimate Natural Pain Therapy Solution

Back pain is itself a symptom and not a disease. It is an indication that something is wrong, either with some part of the spine itself, or with the nerves and muscles in the back. Back pain symptoms vary greatly in location and the type of pain, and these factors help diagnose the underlying cause of the symptoms. Back pain can sometimes radiate to other parts of the body, affecting the neck or one or more of the limbs. The pain can be dull or sharp, and sometimes the affected area can also feel slightly warm. Back pain can also sometimes cause weakness and numbness.

Back pain causes are varied

There are several different causes of back pain, some of which are the result of temporary stress or trauma, and some indicating a structural problem or a degenerative condition.

Back pain causes can mainly be described as follows:
- Strains: The most common causes of back pain are things such as maintaining an awkward position for too long, making sudden awkward movements, overusing the back muscles, bad posture, lifting heavy weights improperly. All of these can strain the muscles and ligaments in the back, causing pain that lasts till the affected parts have recovered.
- Injury or cumulative damage: One common cause of back pain is conditions such as a “slipped disc”, in which part of an inter vertebral disc bulges out from the spine, compressing nerves and causing terrible pain. This is usually the result of suddenly lifting things with the back bent. In addition, like any other bone, the bones in the spine can also get fractured as a result of trauma.
- Degenerative conditions: Conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis affect the bones and/or joints, and the spine is no exception.
- Psychological problems: It may be surprising to know that depression and stress can sometimes cause back pain even in cases where no other problem can be detected.
- Other causes: In rare cases, cancer can affect the spine or the nerves in the spine. Infection can also occur, causing inflammation and other problems.


The treatment for back pain depends on the cause. In general however, you can use the following home remedies for back pain:
- Apply a hot or cold compress using a hot water bottle or an ice pack.
- A hot bath also usually helps. If possible, you should sit in a warm tub for a few minutes.
- Exercise in order to strengthen the back muscles. Simple stretching exercises are also useful, both when you have a back ache and on a regular basis.
- Try to relax and get enough rest to avoid both mental stress and physical strain on your back.
- If possible, get a massage. This does not have to be by a professional - a family member can do it equally well as long as they do not use excessive force. Preferably this should be done using a massage oil such as eucalyptus oil. Another excellent oil is mustard oil in which a little garlic has been fried.
- Vitamin C and calcium supplements may help, but consult your doctor before doing this.
- Cut slices of raw potato and place them on the affected area.

Many of the health issues people suffer from today can be prevented through natural health practices and proper nutrition. This site will make you more aware of vitamins, minerals, herbs, food supplements and other natural health products to assist you in pain relief and in the improvement of your overall health. . . and maybe even "cure" you of a health problem. Why use drugs when you may have a natural cure solution?

Our bodies need more than 50 different nutrients a day, and it’s difficult (if not impossible) to obtain all the nutrients from food alone. (It is highly recommended to eat organic foods as much as possible). Part of the problem is that even the most nutrient-packed foods lose vital vitamins, minerals, herbs and other health-promoting ingredients in a variety of ways. For example, so-called "fresh" fruits and vegetables begin losing their nutrients soon after they're picked. After storing and cooking it, the nutrient content decreases even more. We also eat a lot more processed foods, which are nutrient depleted and this is why food supplements are a smart idea.

The Journal of the American Medical Association published a study (March 2004) that uncovered the actual leading causes of death in the United States (in 2000). The top two were: 1) Tobacco (435,000 deaths, 18.1 percent of total); and 2) Poor diet and physical inactivity (400,000 deaths, 16.6 percent).

The average American diet is overloaded with saturated fats, trans-fats, refined flour, sugar, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors and sweeteners, antibiotic and pesticide residues and many other substances that are toxic to the body. Over time this continued barrage of chemicals and empty calories leads to decreased health and quality of life and ultimately illness.

If your goal is to live a long healthy life and prevent, or help reverse any health problems, you need a healthy foundation of a nutritious diet with appropriate supplements, regular exercise and stress management. All these factors work synergistically.

Arthritis Diet

Review the Arthritis Diet page for some specific actions you can take to help solve problems you may be having with joint pain and your overall health. One factor that you need to consider is that you may be eating too many "acid-forming" foods and need to eat more "alkaline-forming" foods.

You, (along with your health care provider), are the best judge of what will help you optimize your health, prevent disease, and help to alleviate or even reverse any medical conditions you have. In making your decision, you'll both want to take into consideration such factors as your diet history, your (and your family's) medical history, a complete nutritional laboratory analysis, any medications you may be taking, the severity of your symptoms, and such lifestyle habits as smoking and drinking alcohol.

A study published in the November 11, 1998 issue of the Journal of the AMA reported a 47.3% increase in visits to alternative medicine practitioners, from 427 million in 1990 to 629 million in 1997 - a number that exceeded total visits to all US primary care physicians.

Pain is technically a part of life. Mild pains such as headaches, back pain, and joint pains are but common. But ordinary as they are, it is not right to just endure them and wait for them to pass. There are over-the-counter medicines and natural remedies that you can use to ease the pain. But between these two options, the use of natural pain relief is becoming very popular. This is because of the fact the natural way of healing proposes no acute side effects to the patient, unlike some of the over-the-counter medicines that are available today.