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Think you can’t prevent and reduce back pain naturally? Think again!

Back Pain, Natural Remedies, Yoga, Stretching, Anti-inflammatory, Minerals, Turmeric, Tension, Stress, Massage, Acupuncture

Oh my aching back! Most of us will say this several times over the course of our lifetime.

Sometimes it’s a chronic issue, a deep nagging ache that impacts daily activities. Other times, it’s sudden and acute and amazingly painful, the result of a “wrong move” from lifting a small child, unloading groceries, or working around the yard.

Back pain affects up to 80% of Americans annually and is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

Back muscles attach to the spine, neck, shoulders, ribs and hips, which means that nearly every movement requires use of the very muscles designed to support and protect the spine.

WHEN WE EXPERIENCE PAIN, IT’S TYPICALLY FROM A COMBINATION OF FACTORS:

  • Structural
  • Lifestyle
  • Work
  • Stress
  • Previous or repetitive injuries

 

BEHAVIORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO BACK PAIN INCLUDE:

· Sitting for too long
· Improper form while lifting objects or reaching overhead
· Failure to stretch and strengthen back muscles through exercise
· Poor eating habits resulting in a lack of nutrients that nourish muscles and bones

A holistic approach to back care addresses nutrition, exercise, supporting the body’s ability to minimize inflammation, and habits that reduce stress and tension.

It’s important to find the cause of the pain. A physician may refer you for muscle testing, imaging of muscles and bones, as well as for physical therapy.

HERE ARE 5 WAYS TO PREVENT & REDUCE BACK PAIN NATURALLY

Back Pain, Natural Remedies, Yoga, Stretching, Anti-inflammatory, Minerals, Turmeric, Tension, Stress, Massage, Acupuncture

 

1. GET THE EXERCISE HIGH

Keep fit and trim with consistent aerobic exercise and strength training. Exercise releases endorphins, brain hormones that reduce pain (as long as you don’t over exert).

It also helps maintain healthy body weight, reducing stress on joints and muscles, particularly the back and hips. Warm up at the start, and cool down at the end of your workout to prevent injury.

 

2. REDUCE INFLAMMATION

A diet of whole foods, preferably organic, gives your body most of what it needs to fend off inflammation. Be sure to reduce exposure to environmental toxins, manage stress, and supplement with essential minerals.

A turmeric supplement helps quell disease-causing inflammation; ask your doctor if it’s right for you.

 

3. CONSIDER TRACE MINERALS

Several minerals are key for healthy bones and muscles; these can be deficient in the soil where food is grown, leading to deficiencies in your diet.

Magnesium, potassium and zinc are trace minerals that work in concert with one another. Ask your practitioner about them.

 

4. STRETCH OUT TENSION

Yoga has mind-body benefits for everyone. It’s a great way to keep the back strong and limber. It can help reduce pain, minimize stress, and improve functional movement of the whole body.

 

5. QUIT SMOKING

Research shows a significant correlation between smoking and back pain. Holistic physicians can utilize acupuncture to help with smoking cessation, which can reduce back pain.

There are many other natural remedies for preventing and treating back pain, such as water therapy, massage, guided imagery, social support, and of course, a diet rich with leafy greens and assorted fruits.

Don’t wait for back pain to happen to you. Make an appointment today for a back care lifestyle check-up.

 

What’s your favorite way to reduce back pain naturally? Share in the comments below!

 

Resources
  • National Institutes of Medicine “Prevention and Exercises for Your Back” Reference Summary: https://2ndinnings.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/backpain.pdf
  • American Chiropractic Association. Accessed 7 Feb 2016: “Back Pain Facts and Statistics” https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Back-Pain-Facts-and-Statistics , “Joint Injury Prevention: Use It or Lose It” https://oldsite.acatoday.org/JacaDisplay1.cfm?CID=5264&DisType=Text
  • Green, Bart N et al. “Association Between Smoking and Back Pain in a Cross-Section of Adult Americans.” Ed. Alexander Muacevic and John R Adler. Cureus 8.9 (2016): e806. PMC. Web. 21 Feb. 2017. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5081254/
  • U.S. Institute for Health Metrics: Global Burden of Disease, various articles on back pain statistics can be found at: http://www.healthdata.org/search?search_terms=back+pain
  • Hoy D, March L, Brooks P, Blyth F, et al,. “The global burden of low back pain: estimates from the Global Burden of Disease 2010 Study.” Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. 2014 Mar 24. http://ard.bmj.com/content/73/6/968
  • NaturalNews.com “Top Remedies for treating chronic pain naturally.” http://www.naturalnews.com/039092_chronic_pain_treatment_remedies.html
  • Katzmarxyk, P. Lee, I. “Sedentary behaviour and life expectancy in the USA: a cause-deleted life table analysis” BMJ (2012) 2:4 Accessed 7 Feb 2017: http://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/2/4/e000828
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Christine is my wellness goddess. Her amazing support, extraordinary expertise, and undeniable compassion invited me to a world of freedom from digestive discomfort that I didn’t know was possible. The whirlwind of bloating, constipation, brain fog, and digestive upheaval was consuming my life. Exhaustion and frustration were becoming my very existence. And then I met my health goddess! Christine’s astute listening and meticulously tailored guidance, transformed my thinking and whirlwind of digestive discomfort. She helped me achieve a state of equilibrium. The balance I now experience is the center of my wellness existence—the core of my life with digestive happiness.   Christine instilled in me the power to embrace the grace and strength of my very own body! She has taught me to internalize the boundless evidence of my body’s functionality to heal digestively. While working with Christine, my exhaustion, pain, and bloating were overshadowed with energy, digestive comfort, glowing skin, and knowledge. Her coaching raised my awareness of food sensitivities, and promoted better food choices, which led to better sleep, a stronger link to overall wellness, clarity in my thinking, and ultimately, more joy in my life.  Christine’s remarkable spirit of wellness will forever echo in my digestive wellness journey. I bestow upon Christine the well-deserved exceptional title, “my wellness goddess.”
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