Back Pain

What Is Back Pain?

Back pain is a kind of inflammation that occurs due to strain in the back muscles. It can increase from a normal pain to sharp pain in the back leading to stiffness. The pain may originate from the muscles, nerves, bones and joints.

What Are The Symptoms Of Back Pain?

• Severe back pain.
• Weight loss
• Swelling on the back.
• Pain reaches to other body parts.
• Difficulty in standing straight.
• Difficulty in urinating.

What Are The Causes Of Back Pain?

Back pain causes due to any of these reasons

• Spasms
• Disk breakdown
• Reported disks
• Strained muscles
• Strained ligaments
• Lifting heavy objects.
• The bad posture of sitting.
• Sleep disorders
• Infection of the spine.
• Any hidden injury

What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Back Pain?

• Apply a hot water compress or an ice pack on your back that will provide you with some relief.
• Exercise and keep your muscle strength high.
• Take enough doses of calcium and vitamin D.
• Increase milk products intake and take a balanced diet with proper nutrition.
• Stand straight and change your walking style.
• Sit in the right posture.

What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Back Pain?

• Avoid sitting for hours at one place only; take a break from your seat often.
• Avoid lifting up heavy things and don't push anything too hard.
• Avoid smoking as mainly smokers face back pain problems often.
• Avoid extra exercises.
• Sleep early and wake up early. Give yourself proper rest.

What Are The Best Foods For Back Pain?

• Many foods are effective when it comes to treating a back pain. These foods reduce inflammation that causes back pain.
• Cherries and berries juices can reduce muscle pain and strain.
• Flax and chia seeds, cold water fish contain Omega 3 that helps to treat the back pain.
• Sweet potatoes, carrots are full of nutrition and can help to heal the severe back pain.
• Grapes and red wine have anti-inflammatory agents.
• Herbs and spices including basil, cinnamon, ginger, Rosemary, garlic, onions, and turmeric.
• Spinach and broccoli can also help you fight the back pain.
• Almonds, orange, and tofu are the high source of calcium and help increase muscle strength.
• Beans, seeds, nuts and whole grain are the sources of magnesium that helps to maintain bone density.

What Are The Worst Foods For Back Pain?

• Reduce salt consumption as it increases urinary calcium excretion before body absorbs it.
• Nightshade vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplant, white potatoes, and peppers.
• Processed foods can lead to bone loss.
• Fast foods such as White bread, pasta, and rice can weaken the bones.
• Trans fats can increase pain.
• Caffeine as it is dehydrating drink and can cause inflammation.
• Sugary drinks and snacks as they pro inflame and increase pain.
• Fried food, Chips, and pastries can block the absorption of essential nutrition.
• Alcohols can worsen inflammation.

What Are The Medicines For Back Pain?

What Are The Tips To Manage Back Pain?

• Massage of Peppermint and wintergreen oil are effective in reducing back pain.
• Try to sleep sideways.