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		<title>Home Back Pain Remedies &#8211; 6 Cost-Free Home Back Pain Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:15:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alvin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What if all we had was back pain and nothing else to relieve it? Supposing we didn&#8217;t have the money to buy the OTC drugs, the herbal supplements and to pay for a physical therapist, an acupuncturist or a chiropractor?
Well, in case we do get into a tight fix, we really shouldn&#8217;t worry too much, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What if all we had was back pain and nothing else to relieve it? Supposing we didn&#8217;t have the money to buy the OTC drugs, the herbal supplements and to pay for a physical therapist, an acupuncturist or a chiropractor?</p>
<p>Well, in case we do get into a tight fix, we really shouldn&#8217;t worry too much, because there are available <a href="http://www.minusbackpain.com">home back pain remedies</a> we can resort to.</p>
<p>You don&#8217;t have to suffer in silence with your back aches because right in your own home, there are basic pain relieving materials that possess the same qualities or properties of the drug medications you pay for.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s have a closer look at them so you will know what to do or look for if in case the worst case scenario happens. Know what <a href="http://www.minusbackpain.com/blog/lower-back-pain-remedies-the-simple-path-to-freedom/">home back pain remedies</a> are available right in your own pantry or in your own backyard:</p>
<p><strong>1. Garlic</strong></p>
<p>Extract garlic oil by frying around ten cloves of garlic using 60 ml of oil, until the cloves become brown; make sure to set  it at low fire to allow for proper oil extraction. The resulting extract becomes a rubefacient oil, which produces a warming but reddening effect on the affected skin and has been proven to relieve muscle pain. Other organic materials from which you can extract rubefacient oil are mustard seeds, sesame seeds and coconut milk.</p>
<p><span id="more-43"></span>Once the garlic oil has cooled down, ask someone to apply the oil extract vigorously on your back and let it stay there for about three hours. Wash and rinse off the extract after the three hours is up by using warm water for your bath. Do this for  15 consecutive days. You may also take two to three garlic cloves as natural pain relief supplement every morning.</p>
<p><strong>2. Lemon</strong></p>
<p>Squeeze out the juice of a lemon and mix it with common salt. Take this mixture twice daily as your home back pain remedies.</p>
<p><strong>3. Potato</strong></p>
<p>Make a poultice out of raw potato by cutting 2 peeled potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Boil the cubes until they can be thoroughly mashed. Wrap the mashed substance in a thick gauze or cheese cloth while the poultice is still warm. Re-wrap in another cheese cloth or gauze and apply the poultice like a heated pad on your aching back. Do this until the heat wears off. The use of this home back pain relief is said to date back to ancient times.</p>
<p><strong>4. Epsom Salt</strong></p>
<p>Dissolve and mix 2 cups of Epsom salt in your warm water bath and soak in it for about 30 minutes. You can find pain relief as the Epsom salt has the ability to ease inflammation or swelling.</p>
<p><strong>5. Rice</strong></p>
<p>Make a heating pad out of uncooked rice by filling an old white sock with 1 cup of it. Heat it in a microwave oven for about 30 minutes or until it has reached a desired warmth. Use it just like a hot compress or heating pad.<br />
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6. Hot Water Bottle</strong></p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t have any of the organic or natural materials enumerated above, then simply fill a medium sized bottle with hot water, although not too hot because the bottle might break from the intense heat.</p>
<p>The home back pain remedies above just goes to prove that there is no lack of treatment for back pain. You can also find ways to avoid your back pain from recurring by keeping your diet in check. Avoid eating sweet, spicy, processed and fatty foods as well as condiments, tea and coffee. Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and drink fruit juice, preferably in the evening before you retire. Observing this diet regimen can render you back pain free in no time at all.</p>
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		<title>Back Pain Natural Remedies &#8211; Top 3 Popular Herbs as Back Pain Remedies</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:54:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alvin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The advent of herbal medicines, supplements and other forms of natural cure, helped most sufferers of back disorders, break away from too much dependence on drug medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), tend to affect the body&#8217;s natural healing processes, causing us to suffer even more due to our body&#8217;s accelerated degeneration. Resorting to herbal medicines [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The advent of herbal medicines, supplements and other forms of natural cure, helped most sufferers of back disorders, break away from too much dependence on drug medications. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), tend to affect the body&#8217;s natural healing processes, causing us to suffer even more due to our body&#8217;s accelerated degeneration. Resorting to herbal medicines as our back pain natural remedies, will free us from side effects and possible addiction to drug medications.</p>
<p>Below are the three most popular herbal medicines to consider as alternative back pain natural remedies:</p>
<p><strong>Salix Alba or Bark of the White Willow</strong></p>
<p>The medication called salicylic acid is derived from this plant, while its chemically produced counterpart is aspirin or acetyl salicylic acid. Based on this information, if you can find relief in taking in aspirin, which can also cause side effects, ingesting a supplement made from the white willow bark will have the same effect but without any possible adverse reactions in your body. The recommended dosage for white willow bark is from 100 mg to 250 mg per day.</p>
<p><span id="more-26"></span><strong>Harpagophytum procumbens or Devil&#8217;s claw</strong></p>
<p>This herbal medicine is widely used as arthritic pain reliever. Its known effectiveness in providing relief from arthritic pain was tested in two clinical studies conducted in Germany and results revealed that it is also effective as back pain natural remedies. Intensity of lumbar pains, and the pressure brought about by muscle spasms were significantly reduced in patients who took devil&#8217;s claw as <a href="http://www.minusbackpain.com">back pain natural remedies</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Capsaicin in Cayenne Pepper</strong></p>
<p>The capsaicin substance extracted from cayenne or red chili peppers is widely used as ingredient for topical medications that can relieve osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle pains by acting as a blocker to the brain chemical known as substance P. The latter is responsible for transmitting pain messages to the nerves.</p>
<p>As back pain natural remedies, the discomfort experienced in the spinal area will fail to transmit its pain signals to the nerve receptors of the brain, and thus effectively drive away any messages of pain sent by inflamed tissues and ligaments.</p>
<p>However, due care should be taken when applying capsaicin cream since this could be very painful if applied on broken skin areas. Neither should ointments or creams containing this substance, be applied on sensitive skin areas like the neck, genitals, mucus membranes or its other areas where skin tissues are relatively sensitive.</p>
<p>Despite the known effectiveness of these natural herbs, it would still be best if you inform your physician about your use of them as back pain natural remedies. Although not harmful when taken in the right dosage, herbal medicines are known to react with the active ingredients present in drug medications. Hence, proper supervision is also necessary in administering herbal forms of medications.</p>
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		<title>Lower Back Pain Remedies &#8211; The Simple Path To Freedom</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 06:57:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alvin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More people suffer from back pain than any other “pain” in the world. As a matter of fact, of all those that suffer back pain, those that complain to having lower back pain far exceeds any that complain of any other type of back pain. It’s believed that more than 75% of back pain afflictions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More people suffer from back pain than any other “pain” in the world. As a matter of fact, of all those that suffer back pain, those that complain to having lower back pain far exceeds any that complain of any other type of back pain. It’s believed that more than 75% of back pain afflictions are those of the lower back.</p>
<p>As it’s known, the lower back, for the most part, carries the blunt of our weight, due to its purpose of balance and the difference in size from our upper bodies than our lower. The following information is to help as some of the most common lower back pain remedies.</p>
<p><strong>1. Apply colds suppressors to decrease the pain and swelling.</strong></p>
<p><strong>2. Apply heat from pads, towels, or baths, once initial pain lessens.</strong></p>
<p><strong>3. Consult a physician to determine your next steps.</strong></p>
<p>It’s common knowledge for most, if not all, people that to reduce pain and swelling to any pain or injury is to apply cold suppressors, or even ice, to the pained area. The first thing this will do is numb the area and cause comfort, or at least, make the pain more tolerable. The cold will also reduce the swelling which will also help to decrease the pain.</p>
<p><span id="more-20"></span>Because of the danger of frostbite, it’s believed that contact with such cold items should only be used about 3 to 4 times a day, for 15 to 20 minutes at a time, to discourage freezing. This, of all lower back pain remedies, should be the first step toward relief and should prepare you for the second step.</p>
<p>By this time, the swelling should have gone down a substantial amount. The pain, too, should have gone from extreme to somewhat tolerable. If it hasn’t, consult a physician right away. If it has, though, then you’re ready for phase two. Now, you can apply a heat source to help soothe the pain and keep the pain at tolerable levels.</p>
<p>Of all lower back therapies, this seems to be the favorite. You can always use a heating pad, or a warm, damp towel, but most people prefer to take a nice, steamy bath. This will, one, open the pores to let the heat soak right into the pain.</p>
<p>Considering baths, can we think of anything else more soothing, besides a hot tub, or sauna? Anyway, like cold compressors, only do this for about 15 to 20 minutes a day and for no more than 3 to 4 times in a day.</p>
<p>After a week or so, if your back hasn’t returned to normal, then it’s time to call a physician. The physician can check to see the origins of the pain, whether it’s just muscle related, bone related, or nerve related.</p>
<p>After you’ve been diagnosed, the physician can prescribe you medication if any is necessary and refer you to a physical therapist that will help you construct a workout routine that will help to heal your ailment. These, as stated, are some of the easiest of all lower back pain remedies.</p>
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