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Natural Treatments for Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain has become a very common problem and many people search for methods to get relief from it. Lower back pain can be very mild or very severe depending upon the underlying cause of the pain. There are many reasons why people experience lower back pain including family history of back pain, anxiety, depression, lifestyle, physical work, postural problems etc. Lower back pain troubles people of all ages. Lower back pain also needs to be treated instantaneously because if untreated it can lead to several health hazards.

Lower back pain can be treated in many ways. Natural therapies that do not make use of medicines and surgical procedures can also be used effectively to treat lower back pain. The following are some natural treatments for lower back pain:

  • Chiropractic adjustments and postural treatments: Regular chiropractic adjustments and care are effective means of treating lower back pain. Chiropractic treatments are very effective when these are combined with other methods like massage therapy, exercise and soft tissue therapies. In addition, manual spinal adjustments are considered to be very safe for acute as well as chronic lower back pain. Postural problems that cause lower back pain can also be treated using manual spinal adjustments thus bringing relief to the one experiencing back pain.
  • Regular full-body exercise: Exercising regularly can be a very effective ways of treating lower back pain. Exercise including cardio and aerobic exercises can help to reduce back pain, increase flexibility, maintain healthy body weight, reduce inflammation and reduce muscular weakness. This in turn enables one to treat lower back pain and maintain the lower back muscles in a healthy condition.
  • Soft tissue therapy: Soft tissue therapy can be very effective in treating acute as well as chronic back pain without the use of drugs. Soft tissue therapy helps to treat the underlying cause of back pain thereby providing long-term relief to the one experiencing the problem.
  • Anti-inflammatory diet: A patient suffering from lower back pain can bring about changes in the diet to get relief from the problem. One must include foods that are high in collagen and non-inflammatory in the diet to get rid of lower back pain. Foods rich in fiber can help to lose weight and maintain cholesterol levels in the body. Fruits rich in vitamins must be taken in the diet to keep the body healthy. It is very important to have a lot of water and stay hydrated for a person who is suffering from lower back pain. Dehydration can increase back pain and so drinking plenty of water is essential for a person with lower back pain. One must also include foods rich in fatty acids and proteins to maintain a healthy lower back.

Innovative Spine and Wellness is a wellness facility that helps patients to get rid of their spinal problems. We use the most effective non-surgical procedures to help people get rid of acute and chronic back pain.