Natural treatment of lumbago

Low back pain usually subsides in a period of 3 to 7 days. Exercise is positive and is associated with a lower frequency of problems in the area.

Lumbago or back pain is a pain in the lumbar vertebrae, lower back area, which can occur for various reasons and that, can affect the muscles, ligaments, nerves and inter vertebral discs.

The attacks of lumbago, which are characterized by pain, stiffness and / or decreased movement, can last a few days or become a chronic disorder that significantly affects the quality of life of the sufferer, so explain the possible causes and natural remedies to prevent and alleviate it.

What are the possible causes?

Lower back pain can be caused by various reasons, we reviewed below:

• Muscle tension and compensations
• Deviations of the spine (lordosis, scoliosis)
• Kidney disease
• Inter vertebral disc herniation
• Arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Stress and emotional overload
• Constipation and intestinal problems (affecting the posterior)

It is important that if the lumbago does not improve within a maximum of three days, we consult our doctor because it may also be related to more serious illnesses. The doctor will confirm if lumbago with X – rays or scans.

Anti-inflammatory feeding

While we suffer the attack of lumbago is essential to feed a balanced way and avoid those foods that worsen inflammation, such as dairy, white sugar, red meat and refined flour. Instead, we consume foods that daily contribute to des-inflammation, as are the following:

• Natural fruit juices and horizons (carrot, beet, celery …)
• Red pepper
• Chia seeds
• Walnuts
• Green Tea
• Ginger
• Pineapple
• Papaya
• Broccoli

Local heat

The lumbar area of the body is cooled easily, so we can warm them up with a pad or electric blanket with a hot or woolen cloth covering them with water.

Another option is to apply the spray of the shower directly on the lower back, gradually increasing the temperature to resist the maximum heat without getting burned. We will be moving the jet forth from 2 to 4 minutes. It will be even more effective if we do while we are sitting.

It is important to note that this remedy should be avoided in cases of sciatica and hernias.

Medicinal plants for drinking

Medicinal plants that will help us reduce inflammation re-mineralize and debugging are the ponytail and sarsaparilla. Prepare daily a liter of tea with both plants, which will add a splash of lemon juice and a little Stevia to sweeten. We will be taking the drink throughout the day.

Clay plasters

Clay is an excellent, inexpensive and simple for any type of inflammation remedy. We will prepare a poultice by mixing warm water with green or red clay until we get a paste that can be applied without running; it is compacted in the skin of the whole area lumbar.

We cover it with gauze or cloth and with a thick wool fabric for warmth. Let act at least half an hour, but we can also leave it overnight, when going to remove us this will be dry. The clay absorbs toxins, lower inflammation and provides minerals to the body.

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Arnica

Arnica is the plant used to prevent and treat sports injuries. The find in extract form, cream, homeopathy, among others; we can combine topical and oral use.

If we decide to take homeopathy, the remedy is Arnica Montana 9 CH, and takes three pellets under the tongue three times a day, separate meals, drinks and strong flavors and menthol (gum, toothpaste and the like)

Rosemary vinegar

Rosemary helps us to mobilize circulation and can be very useful to make us rub with rosemary vinegar; we can also prepare ourselves by steeping some branches in a glass bottle with vinegar.

Suction cups or cupping therapy

This technique is an ancient therapeutic method of Traditional Chinese Medicine was used, and that is to use a kind of cups of glass that make a vacuum effect to stick to the body, sucking the skin and some muscle, open the pores and move blood and lymphatic circulation.

Thus it des-inflammation and relieves pain in 10 or 15 minutes. Although we can go to a therapist, the truth is that we can acquire the lot of suckers and do it ourselves.