Back is an important organ that bears the entire body weight.
Backache is a rather common condition and often seems to be the only disturbing symptom in people otherwise in reasonably good health. It is second only to the common cold as the most common cause of work absenteeism.
MAIN CAUSES OF BACKACHE
1. Most backache patients suffer from cervical or lumbar spondylosis, which is a degenerative disorder in which the vertebral bone or the intervertebral disc becomes soft and loses shape. As a result of this, the spine loses its flexibility.
2. Inactive living habits and hazardous work patterns

3. Muscular tension, joint strain, poor posture, incorrect nutrition and lack of exercise

4. Emotional stress, which brings about spasm of the muscle

5. Arthritis

6. Obesity could lead to strain on the back and result in back pain

HOMEOPATHY TREATMENT
Homeopathy treats the problem holistically by reducing the frequency and intensity of pain, improving back flexibility, reducing dependency on painkillers and increasing work productivity.Stretcing or lifting of heavy weights should be avoided. A firm mattress used for sleeping may be helpful.

Many homeopathic physicians suggest that remedies be used as follows: Take one dose and wait for a response. If improvement is seen, continue to wait and let the remedy work. If improvement lags significantly or has clearly stopped, another dose may be taken. The frequency of dosage varies with the condition and the individual. Sometimes a dose may be required several times an hour; other times a dose may be indicated several times a day; and in some situations, one dose per day (or less) can be sufficient.If no response is seen within a reasonable amount of time, select a different remedy.

HOME REMEDIES
• Proper rest is very important for backache cure. Rest flat on your back for at least 2-4 hours

• Do not bend your back or shoulders while picking up something from the ground. Bend your knee and then pick it up.

• Garlic oil massaged on the back will give great relief.

• Massage your back with mint oil gently

• One of the most effective remedy treating backache is doing Yoga and Pranayama.

• Juice of one lemon mixed with common salt should be given to the patient twice daily

• Apply a heating pad where the back hurts

• For lower back pain: eat nuts daily

• Application of raw potato in the form of poultice also reduces backache

The above listed remedies are easy to follow. But before following any of these consult your general physician.

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