Latest studies indicate back pain to be the most common among the pain disorders and one of the most highly prevalent ailment across the globe. Studies show that 70% of the people suffer from back pains or other spine related ailments at some time in their lives.
“It felt like someone has pierced a screwdriver through my back and bones,” says a Singapore tech professional about the low back pain that developed a year back. “I couldn’t sit, stand, bend down or sleep. My work and social life was getting affected horrifically and I was petrified I would never feel normal again.”
The back pain or chronic backaches mainly occurs when the flexibility of spine is compromised. It can also result from a various other factors including injuries, infections, bad postures to name a few. Spine is part of the human skeleton, which is also called as backbone or human vertebral column, extending from head skull to lower back. It is the weight bearing vertebrae that supports upper body, provides posture, allows movement and flexibility and protects the spinal cord. A pain in the spine can be quite debilitating. It affects daily routines, restricts activities, and reduces work capacity, turning daily life into a misery.
Causes of Back Pain
Most usually, back and other spine related problems begin with a sharp pain or stiffness in the affected area. Always, bear in mind that back is only a symptom and it can have a number of underlying causative reasons. Some of the most common causes of back pains involve:
- Muscle or ligament damage
- Spinal cord infections
- Trauma, sprain or fracture
- Sports or accident injury
- Viral infections or inflammation
- Excessive strain
- Heavy lifting
- Slipped disc
- Arthritis
- Scoliosis
- Osteoporosis
- Spondylosis
- Spinal cord tumours
- Over-weight or obesity
- Stressful job
- Anxiety
- Smoking
- Hereditary
Home remedies for back pain
If you are experiencing back pain, you are most probably panicking about the same. Here are a few tips to control and manage the pain. If pain persists or worsens, seek immediate medical assistance.
Relax and rest
Relaxing and staying positive is an important step towards treating the pain since the tensed muscles can worsen the ailment. It will also help you recover quicker. If the pain is too severe, cease your activities for a few day and allow the injured tissues, ligaments, muscles and nerves to heal, which in turn might reduce your back pain. However, more than a few days of rest can further weaken the muscles that support the spine. Build your own fitness regime to stay strong and flexible.
Keep moving
People who remain active are more likely to recover quickly from such ailments. Arrange for activities such as walking in the morning, or to shops or work, but avoid anything can causes deep pain.
Hot and cold treatments
Application of hot and/or cold packs on the affected area may relieve most types of back pain by reducing inflammation. Sometimes a hot water bath can ease the pain.
Sleeping position
Altering your sleeping position most always does the magic. Take strain off your back with these simple steps. If you prefer sleeping on your side, pull your legs closer to your chest and put a pillow in between your legs. If you prefer sleeping on your back, place pillows under your knees.
Exercise
A regular workout plan can address the causes of your back pain since some of the most common causes are obesity, poor posture, stiffness and stress. Stay active and indulge in regular physical activities such as walking, swimming or yoga. Choose an activity that will ease your pain and not worsen the condition.
Food
Some foods can aggravate the pain increasing the vata dosha in our body. Eat light, easily digestible and calcium rich foods to keep your spine strong and ease the pain. Avoid consuming curd, rice and lemon untill the pain disappeares.
Ayurvedic Treatment for Back Pain
Dr. P. Karthikeyan, Ayurvedic Healthcare specialist in back pain, neck pain and other spine related problems and principal Ayurvedic physician at Ayur Centre, Singapore, says “it is extremely important people address any back pain or injury right away. Most people with back pain do not have any significant damage to their spine. With a little extra care, your back has an excellent chance to heal quickly.”
In Ayurveda, treatment for back, lower back, neck and other spinal pains depends upon the patient’s bodily constitution and doshas, type and severity of pain, root causative factor(s) and medical history. Detailed physical examination by the physician is necessary in all the cases. The vast majority of back pains can be attributed to Vata aggravation, muscle and bone weakness (asthi dhatu kshaya or mamsa dhatu kshaya) and lifestyle imbalances.
The alternative medicine prescribes both internal as well as external treatments and therapies for back pain, joint pain, chronic backaches and spinal disorders. Most commonly recommended Ayurvedic remedy for almost all types of back pains and spinal problems is Kativasthi treatment. The unique, pain reliving Ayurvedic treatment of Kativasthi involves retaining warm medicated Ayurvedic oils, ghee or herbal decoctions over the affected area bordered with herbal paste or dough followed by a rejuvenating Ayurveda massage. The treatment with profound healing properties will supply energy to the back, spine and upper and lower extremities of the human body, strengthen muscle and connective tissues and lubricate joints. It provides instant relief to any pain, strain, or tension in lower or upper back.
Abhyanga and Pizhichil are yet another powerful Ayurvedic treatments (ayurvedic massage therapies) helpful in relieving back pain and correcting the abnormalities and imbalances in the body. These ayurvedic treatments strive to nourish and rejuvenate the body, relieve stress, relax the mind, boosts immunity, induces sound sleep, reduces arthritis and other pains, revitalises the spine and nervous system, and prevents diseases.
Ayurveda, the traditional Indian herbal medicine, provides innumerable ways to improve the quality of life both physically, mentally and emotionally, and helps to attain the bliss of real life.
Why is Ayur Centre one of the most trusted Authentic Ayurveda Clinic in Singapore?
- Ayur Centre is a Multi-specialty Ayurvedic Natural Healing Centre.
- The clinic physicians are respected in the field of Ayurveda in the industry with over 15 years of experience.
- The centre has in offer modern therapy rooms, diagnostic facilities in addition to traditional Ayurveda treatments.
- The clinic offer genuine, holistic, natural, Ayurvedic therapies and treatments.
- The Ayurveda centre emphasizes on specialist and personalized care for all patients.
- All patients can avail free consultation.
- The clinic offers full-fledged therapies, massages and dispensation of Ayurvedic medicines.
