TOP 10 tips to relieve back pain quickly
Massages that relieve back pain
Hot stone massages
Hot stone massages – a technique of Native American origin – promote relaxation, well-being and relax all the muscles of the back, in addition to detoxifying the body .
To do this, you must be careful not to start the massage cold . Increase the room temperature to 25 degrees and heat the massage oil in hot water. At the beginning of the session, the back should be prepared with light strokes .
Massages with essential oils
When it comes to essential oil massages, the application recommendations remain the same. Consult an aromatherapy specialist or create your own formulas based on your needs and issues .
Provide a measuring bottle with a pipette and vegetable oils to which you will add your essential oils.
Example of synergy:
- 1 drop of Wintergreen essential oil (it contains methyl salicylate which is a natural anti-inflammatory with properties similar to aspirin ).
- 4 drops of sweet almond or argan vegetable oil
Massage gently up to four times a day. Caution: Children and pregnant women should not be used. Consult your doctor before using essential oils.
Massages with CBD-enriched hemp vegetable oil
There are also CBD massage oils that not only prevent muscle pain and cramps but also treat rheumatic diseases and relieve contractions as well as fibromyalgia .
Based on hemp seed oil and CBD extract, such a product has powerful analgesic, pain-relieving, relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Count on Devil's Claw
Otherwise known as "devil's claw," this beneficial plant has highly effective anti-inflammatory properties. The World Health Organization has recognized its effectiveness in relieving muscle and joint pain . It can be used in gel, cream, ampoules, or tablets.
Perform daily stretches
Stretching is an excellent practice for back problems because it is based on a series of deep stretches . This promotes flexibility and strengthens the entire muscle group . Don't hesitate to stretch several times a day.
Back and shoulder stretches
Slowly bring your shoulders back. Your ribcage is open and your shoulder blades are drawn together. Then, turn your palms outward and arch your back slightly.
Tuck your chin in and keep your gaze straight ahead. Hold this position for three seconds before releasing. Repeat several times.
Lumbar stretches
This exercise effectively relieves lower back pain as well as sciatica .
Lie down on the floor on a mat and rest your head firmly, relaxing it.
You can add a pillow if you wish for more comfort. Then pull one of your legs with both hands towards your chest until you feel the stretch in the buttock of the resting leg .
Hold for about thirty seconds and release.
Repeat two more times.
Alternatively, as a variation, you can stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, raising your hands above your head, as if to touch the sky or ceiling.
Then lean forward, letting your arms hang down, hands relaxed and legs straight. To stand up slowly, bend your knees and place your hands on them, then slowly come back up.
To be done every morning.
Relieve back pain with heat
Place a heat pack or hot water bottle directly on the area of pain to soothe your back and relax your muscles. Leave it there for fifteen to twenty minutes and repeat up to five times a day if necessary.
As effective as an anti-inflammatory for back pain, heat dilates blood vessels and reduces tension.
Prepare a warm poultice
Know that heat is your number one ally against pain. Simply equip yourself with a scarf or neck brace made of cherry stems, which you can simply microwave.
If you don't have any on hand, you can make a green clay poultice that you apply hot to the painful area . And as a last resort, there is always the possibility of making an infusion of blackcurrant leaves to apply with a damp towel, soaked in the preparation.
This radical clay-based home remedy has already proven itself more than once! What's more, it's very easy and quick to implement.
You will need to mix superfine green clay (about three tablespoons) with water (the equivalent of two tablespoons) to form a paste. Then heat the paste in the oven for a few minutes and soak a cloth with it.
Apply the warm, but not hot, poultice to the area that is causing you pain and leave it on for a good hour . Repeat as many times as necessary.
Sit on a Swiss Ball
Although sudden movements should be avoided when you have back pain, it is advisable to avoid any immobilization and the Swiss ball is perfect for this.
It actually allows you to create a slight rotational movement on the ground using your feet, while immobilizing the pelvis and relaxing the paravertebral muscles .
This is because it acts as an unstable surface that will force you to use your body to stay balanced and stabilize the ball. The body then activates its natural balance reactions, which activates your muscles and your stabilization . Perfect!
Take an Epsom salt bath
Highly mineral, Epsom salt is rich in magnesium and sulfate.
It's a natural anti-inflammatory that helps reduce back pain and muscle tension ! To reap its benefits, add four tablespoons to your hot bath and relax...
Bonus: Get into yoga
80% of French people are affected by this age-old illness: back pain. Daily stress , poor posture, and inappropriate tension are all factors that cause pain.
Yoga, an Indian technique, helps to boost lymphatic and blood circulation by promoting relaxation of the body and muscle relaxation , partly thanks to a series of postures and careful breathing.
Your ailments will easily dissipate with this discipline (if you follow the teacher's instructions carefully!).
