Ayurvedic Treatment of Back Pain

Ayurvedic treatment brings back the balanced state of the body by internal as well as external ayurvedic therapies. Herbal products including preparations like 'Asthavargam' are given to the patient to be taken internally. Panchakarma treatments are also carried on which include massage, meditated enema etc. Medicines made of herbs like Yogaraja guggul, Lakshadi guggulu, Triphala Guggulu, Maanarayana tailam are also used for treatment. Posture correction is also done through “Yoga Asanas”. These treatments can be done under a well qualified ayurveda medicine practitioner. However, there are many home remedies that require common materials found in any household to cure back pain.

Home Remedies for Back Pain

Rice: Take 1 cup uncooked rice and tie it in a thick cloth ( or fill it in a thick sock) Heat this cloth pack in the microwave for 30 to 60 seconds on medium-low. Apply it to the back. Keep the temperature tolerable.

Ice Packs: Apply ice packs immediately after back strain or injury. It reduces inflammation and helps numb pain. To prepare a cold compress, pack a few crushed cubes of ice into a plastic bag. Cover this bag with a towel, and apply it to the back for about 15-20 minutes. After 30 minutes, repeat the process.

Epsom salts: These salts reduce swelling thereby relieving back pain. Two cups salts should be mixed in water in bathtub and the patient should soak in it for about 30 minutes.

Ginger and Honey: It contains anti-inflammatory compounds and has mild aspirin-like effects. Take a 1- 2 inch fresh ginger root and cut into slices. Place the slices in 1 quart boiling water. Cover and simmer, 30 minutes on low heat. Cool it off for another 30 minutes. Strain the solution and mix some honey into it and drink.