Lumbago is related with the pain in your lower back. The pain in the lower back varies from mild to severe and some times and in some cases it may be chronic also. If the pain continues for more than three months and the pain is severe and unbearable than this pain is called chronic pain. Commonly this type of pain is found in both the sex. Especially this type of pain is common in younger generation people who are surrounded by strenuous physical activities. If someone is suffering from unbearable pain than they must consult some doctor immediately.
Some of the important tips to cure the pain in the lower back are - regular doing exercises are must to avoid the pain in the lower back and joints. Some of the important exercises which are related to prevent the lower back pain are swimming, jogging and cycling. These are the best exercises for the back pain and also prevent pains and the damages to the tissue in the back.
It is also necessary to sleep on a firm mattress to avoid the pack pain. You must also avoid sleeping on your sides. Use a light pillow so that your head must be alleviated and also ensure good blood circulation.
You must always avoid lifting the heavy objects. If anyone is required to work for long hours just by sitting on the chair then he or she must use a firm chair or can use a pillow behind their back. In this way your back is well supported and thus prevents the back pain. Also avoid using a reclining chair as it compels you to sit in a bad posture.
If some people is suffering from chronic pain then it may be due to protein deficiency and adrenal weakness.
For acute pain in the lower back treatments like acupuncture, massage, hydrotherapy, chiropractic treatment and herbal anti-inflammatory oils are often used and it relieves the pain also.
This lower back pain can be reduced with the help of some herbal remedies also. Some of the popular herbal remedies like Black Cohosh. It is an antispasmodic and it can be applied in the form of tea, tincture, tablet and capsule. The other herb is flax. It is an anti-inflammatory. It is used as a poultice. St John's Wort is also an effective remedy for the treatment of low back pain. It is an anti-inflammatory herb which can be used as an oil or tincture.
Below are the herbs that are found effective in the treatment of lumbago:
Betel Leaves - A hot poultice of the leaves or their juice mixed with some bland oil such as refined coconut oil can be applied to the loins with beneficial results in lumbago. more...
Indian Aloe - It is a valuable herbal remedy in treating lumbago, sciatica and rheumatism. The pulp of one leaf is taken daily for relief. more...
Lemon Grass - It is used locally over lumbago, rheumatic joints and sprains. Lemon grass oil mixed with twice its bulk of coconut oil is a stimulating ointment for lumbago, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains and other painful affections. more...
Rhubarb - It is an effective herbal remedy in treating lumbago, biliousness, agitated mind, sore eyes, piles, chronic bronchitis, chronic fever, pains and bruises. more...