We’ve all been there: After a night of restless sleep, we get out of bed and–ow!
That familiar twinge of back pain has returned once more.
You’d rather skip the pills for now, though.
Emerging evidence shows more older Americans are seeking out natural remedies to common maladies such as a sore back, undoubtedly thanks to rising healthcare costs and the dangers of certain drugs.
So what’s the best way to treat those nagging pains?
First Off, You Need More Sleep
Get this: If you’re having trouble falling asleep, it could indicate back problems down the road.
Issues such as a bad mattress, improper pillow support, or just not getting enough sleep are major back pain triggers.
As a rule of thumb, if your back and neck aren’t straight, back problems are sure to arise.
Try upgrading your mattress or pillow to straighten this out.
Use a Pain Relief Ointment
Applied to any sore spots on your back, pain relief ointments can help deliver safe and effective pain relief.
Your best bet?
Try a pain relieving ointment containing capsaicin. Capsaicin is the active ingredient found in peppers that gives it that spicy kick, and has been shown to alleviate joint pain in one study.
Work Out More
It sounds counterintuitive, but exercise is a great way to alleviate back pain.
Why?
Believe it or not, it helps loosen up tight muscles, which can worsen pain.
It also helps your body release feel-good chemicals that also help fight back pain.
So get active–a simple 30 minute bout of exercise could do wonders for your back!
