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Natural Medicine for Back Relief

Vitamins, herbs, and nutritional supplements are a few of the natural medicines that provide relief for back pain. Many causes of back pain can be treated by restoring nutrients to bones and muscles. Maintaining healthy nutrient levels will ensure the body that it's receiving the necessary nutrition to function properly.

  1. Vitamins

    • Vitamins improve your overall health, and vitamins allow the bones and muscles to maintain their health and strength to prevent injury and avert potential pain. Natural Medicine suggests taking vitamins B1, B6 and B12 for back pain. Take vitamin supplements in the following doses: vitamins B1 (150 mg daily), B6 (150 mg daily), and B12 (250 mg daily). According to New Medicine Complete Family Health Guide, vitamin C produces collagen that supports proper bone function to prevent back pain. Vitamin D helps bones absorb calcium. A deficiency of vitamin D means a deficiency in calcium that leaves bones weakened. If the deficiency continues, it could lead to other forms of joint and musculoskeletal pain. Although vitamin D can be found in milk, the best source of vitamin D is sunlight. Ten minutes of sunlight a day is all you need. Vitamin D supplements are another option for increasing vitamin D intake.

    Minerals

    • Calcium and magnesium are vital for healthy, strong bones. Calcium prevents bone loss and magnesium promotes bone density, preventing back pain or the development of joint disorders. New Medicine Complete Family Health Guide suggests taking 1,000 mg to 1,500 mg of calcium daily. The recommended amount for magnesium is 300 mg to 500 mg daily.

    Herbs

    • For centuries, cayenne pepper, also known as red pepper, has been used to treat pain. According to Holistic Online, cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, a chemical that provides relief from pain. To treat back pain, Holistic Online recommends adding 1 oz. of cayenne pepper to a pint of boiling water. Allow it to simmer for 30 minutes, then add a pint of rubbing alcohol to the boiling water. Let the mixture cool and use a cloth to apply the mixture to the location of your back pain. You can mix cayenne pepper with cold cream until it turns pink. Then apply it to the area of your back pain. Camomile's calming properties will work wonders on the muscles and joints. Drinking between one and three cups of camomile tea will do the trick. You can also take camomile supplements or add 10 to 20 drops of extract to one of cup of liquid.

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