Back Pain Ayurvedic Remedies

Back Pain is one of the most common ailments experienced by people today. Out of every five persons, four are sure to have experienced back pain in the recent past. Back Pain can develop anywhere in the upper, middle or lower back region, though low back pain is the most common.

People suffering from Back Pain often complain of pain along both sides of the waist and hips. Many different causes are attributed to back pain, such as strain to the back muscles, back injury, pressure in the nerve root, muscular disorders, poor posture, etc.

Pregnant women, smokers, and people whose work involves repetitive or improper lifting, or those who have a sedentary job - are at increased risk of developing Back Pain.

Several Risk factors Associated With Back Pain 

• Obesity 
• Strenuous physical activity
• Stress, anxiety or depression
• Old age
• Sedentary job

Back Pain Symptoms That Need Immediate Medical Attention

• If the back pain develops after a back injury or fall
• If there is significant weight loss along with the back pain
• If the back pain become worse when you lie down
• If you feel numbness in legs, or if the pain spreads down to the legs
• If it is accompanied by bladder problems, or stomach pain, or fever

Back Pain Ayurvedic Treatment
 

Ayurveda, one of the oldest medical systems in the world, offers a range of treatments for alleviating the Back Pain. As per Ayurvedic texts, the cause of most diseases can be traced back to an imbalance in doshas.

Almost all of the ayurvedic treatments revolve around correcting the dosha imbalance. To decide about the best kind of Ayurvedic Treatment for your back pain, you need to consult an ayurvedic back pain specialist in Melbourne.

Different type of Ayurvedic Treatments recommended for back pain patients include:- 

• Panchkarma treatments done using herbs and essential oils help in alleviating the back pain.
• In order to treat Apana Vata, detoxification through the intake of castor oil three times a week is recommended.
• Basti & Enema are also recommended for back pain patients.
• Yoga postures like Locust, Hero Pose, Cat, Sunbird, etc. are recommended to help strengthen the back muscles.
• Breathing exercises are also advised to those experiencing back pain 

Common Causes of Back Pain Among Women

• Pelvic inflammatory disease
• Pelvic abscess
• Uterus malposition
• Prolapsed uterus
• Retroversion of uterus
• Uterine tumour
• Cancer (Cervical, Ovarian, Uterine)
• Period pain
• Endometriosis
• Dysmenorrhoea
• Chronic salpingitis
• Chronic cervicitis
• Twisted ovarian cyst

Managing Back Pain: Life Style Changes Recommended

• Things to Avoid

• Avoid wearing high heels
• Avoid lifting heavy items
• Avoid sleeping on a bed mattress that sags
• Avoid sitting in one position for a long stretch of time

• Things to Do

• Do Yoga regularly
• Indulge in physical activities like walking, swimming, etc.
• Take an ayurvedic massage, or spinal bath regularly

The Ayurvedic treatment to be followed for back pain differs from person to person; the ayurvedic back pain specialist in Melbourne will do a proper check-up and determine a personalized course of treatment for you. To find out the best possible way for your back pain contact Pure Herbal Ayurved Clinic today.

Dr. Gurnam Saini

Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery

MD Alternative Medicine

Panchkarma Detox Expert