All About Avoiding And Curing Backaches Naturally

Backaches are diseases of lifestyle and most of us experience it at some time of our life. Getting a backache after a surgery or illness is very natural. However we can take steps to avoid backache in all the other circumstances. If one does have a backache there are various natural methods by which we can cure them also. Yes curing backaches naturally is advisable because medications taken internally could cause various side effects also. There are various natural therapies like heliotherapy, hydrotherapy, deep heat treatments, infrared lamp therapy and hot brick and stone therapy that can help cure backache.

One can avoid backache by being cautious; in ones movements and posture. Most of us have a tendency to bend our backs to lift up heavy things. This is not advisable and could lead to a backache. The best way to lift heavy things is to bend on ones knee instead of the back before lifting up heavy things. If one is prone to get backaches, he can easily keep objects he needs a little above ground level on a stool, platform and so on. Keeping the dustbin on stools in the kitchen and other rooms could minimize the need to assume awkward postures while lifting and putting in things.

In addition, one can prevent backaches by avoiding a wrong posture while taking out things from the cupboard and refrigerator. When one has to take out things that are high up, one can use a stool to climb up and remove things. Similarly one can use a stool to sit and take out things that are lower down in the cupboard or refrigerator. Librarians could adopt this method when they have to take out books at various levels also. A person having backache and back problems would do well to sit on a stool while taking a bath or shower to avoid unnecessary movements.

Avoid bad posture while walking, sitting and sleeping. It is any day better to avoid use of stilt heels and instead use platform heels if one should use any. Platform heels helps to protect the back and also the legs well. This step would minimize or even eliminate back pains.  Computer is another area where posture playa a vital role. While working on the computer it is best to sit erect with a suitable distance between the computer and the person. If one has sight problems it is worthwhile investing on a progressive lens. The same applies to watching the television. One should sit or lie down in a comfortable posture to avoid backaches. Yes, one should avoid bad posture while sleeping too. It is best to use a cotton or coir mattress while sleeping and to avoid the use of rubberized mattresses. It is advisable one uses firm mattresses. Sleeping on the floor on a carpet or mat is equally advised.

It is equally important to take care of ones back while traveling in a bus, car or a two-wheeler too. The back should be resting well on the seat while traveling. One should avoid going on bumpy roads if one is prone to back aches. Besides it is best to use the seat belt while traveling to protect ones back. Using a cushion to support ones back also helps.

Yes, one can cure backache by heliotherapy, or solar therapy. Anyone having backaches can sit outside with ones back facing the sun either early in the morning or late evening for some time. The time required for this therapy can be reduced, as one feels better. Hydrotherapy, involving use of water is another most natural and effective therapy. Sauna baths also form a type of hydrotherapy. One can sit in tubs with warm water for some time and get very good results. Besides, taking bath alternately in hot and cold water also helps to relieve backaches. Swimming as also water aerobics can also assist in natural cure of backaches.

Besides, use of massages could help cure backaches naturally. Infra red lamps can be easily bought in surgical shops and these rays can be allowed to project on ones back. The warmth provided by these rays help one to get some relief from backaches. It would be very helpful if a medicated oil, balm or analgesic cream were massaged just after treatment of the back with the infrared lamps. The heat is very useful in providing deep penetration of the oil. Yes, even bricks and stones used in buildings can be used after exposure to the sun to give hot fomentations to the back. Deep heat treatments by application of heating pads and hot water bottles provide the necessary relief to backaches naturally.

Yes, dear folks these natural therapies work wonders to cure backache. However also remember it is best to prevent getting a backache.  Wish you all the best to avoid getting a backache and also in curing it in the most natural way.