Reducing Pain Naturally

When it comes to back pain, there are many different ways that the pain may be treated. One of those ways is to utilize certain drugs such as painkillers and NSAIDs. However, these drugs can not only be extremely expensive, but can also carry many negative medical side effects such as kidney and gastrointestinal problems, increased blood pressure, and even digestive tract bleeding. If you are not looking to spend large amounts of money on potentially dangerous drug treatments, there are plenty of natural remedies that you can utilize for mild to severe chronic back pain. Some of these natural treatments include:

It is extremely important to get the right amount of sleep anyway, but did you know that back pain can be triggered simply by not getting enough sleep? It’s true! Unfortunately, this can become a vicious cycle. One of the main causes of insomnia is chronic pain, so it can be difficult to break out of this cycle without changing something. Natural ways to increase your restorative sleep include: reducing your caffeine intake, relaxation techniques, and maintaining a healthy amount of exercise.

Speaking of maintaining a healthy amount of exercise, this could also go a long way in terms of improving your problems with chronic back pain. Specifically focusing on your core muscles helps to straighten and stabilize your back, so make sure you devote at least 15-35 minutes per day on back and abs exercises!

Whether you believe it or not, regulating your back’s temperature is very important for maintaining a stable and pain-free back. Regularly utilizing hot packs for your back has been shown to improve blood flow in the lower back, as well as inhibiting pain signals sent by the nerves in your lower back. On the flip side, regularly utilizing cold packs on your lower back will slow nerve impulses that cause back pain, as well as reduce inflammation, one of the primary sources of back pain.

Natural back pain remedies are important and effective treatments for anyone, while also being relatively inexpensive to boot. If you are experiencing mild to severe chronic back pain, it is important to consult your Arlington Chiropractor before making any important decisions.