== Symptoms Causes ==Back pain often develops without a specific cause that your doctor can identify with a test or imaging study. Conditions commonly linked to back pain include: *Muscle or ligament strain. Repeated heavy lifting or a sudden awkward movement may strain back muscles and spinal ligaments. If you're in poor physical condition, constant strain on your back may cause painful muscle spasms.*Bulging or ruptured disks. Disks act as cushions between the individual bones (vertebrae) in your spine. Sometimes, the soft material inside a disk may bulge out of place or rupture and press on a nerve. The presence of a bulging or ruptured disk on an X-ray doesn't automatically equal back pain, though. Disk disease is often found incidentally; many people who don't have back pain turn out to have bulging or ruptured disks when they undergo spine X-rays for some other reason.*[[Arthritis]] : Osteoarthritis can affect the lower back. In some cases, arthritis in the spine can lead to a narrowing of the space around the spinal cord, a condition called spinal stenosis.* Skeletal irregularities. Back pain can occur if your spine curves in an abnormal way. Scoliosis, a condition in which your spine curves to the side, also may lead to back pain, but generally only if the scoliosis is quite severe.*[[Osteoporosis]] : Compression fractures of your spine's vertebrae can occur if your bones become porous and brittle.
== Home remedies ==
*Rosemary Oil : One of the most popular essential oils there is, Rosemary oil is known for its antispasmodic and analgesic properties. It helps relieve muscle spasms thereby contributing to the reduction of pain. Massaging the painful part with Rosemary oil can work wonders. Aside from this, the oil has been used for other conditions, the examples of which are: respiratory problems, arthritis, and indigestion. Caring for your skin, mouth and hair should also involve the use of Rosemary oil. There are also unclaimed benefits associated with the use of this oil, and these conditions include kidney stones, peptic ulcer and menstrual cramps.
*[[Lavender]] Oil : This oil promotes relaxation, prevents inflammation and stops muscle spasm. It is also used for stress-relief. Stress can cause unnecessary tensions inside the body which can actually contribute to the worsening of the pain. Lavender essential is beneficial for people who are suffering from post-surgical pain, stress, anxiety, hair loss (alopecia) and insomnia.
* [[Comfrey]] : The benefits of topical applications of comfrey are based primarily on anecdotal evidence, and little research has been done to confirm the efficacy of comfrey for its purported uses. A study was done however by the "British Journal of Sports Medicine" regarding the use of comfrey for the treatment of back pain. The study, which was published in the July 2010 issue, concluded that there was a significant difference between the comfrey extract and placebo group regarding pain intensity. In fact, the comfrey extract caused a 95.2 percent decrease in perceived pain during standard movements and it produced the pain-relieving effects rapidly.
* fish oil can give improvement in back pain. Fish oil supplements contain Omega-3 fatty acids and DHA – all natural products that are free of dioxins, mercury and PCBs.
* Calcium and vitamin D helps promote strong bones thereby reducing one’s risk for osteoporosis. Research studies have shown that people who are complaining of back pains and other musculoskeletal aches are deficient in Vitamin D. This vitamin is important because it helps maintain healthy levels of phosphorus and calcium inside the body – minerals that are essential for strong and healthy bones and teeth.
* [[Gas]] forming (especially at night) can be a problem.
* [[Cayenne]] is a natural substance sometimes used in treatment of low back pain. Derived from either the Capsicum annuum L. or Capsicum frutescens L. plant, cayenne is typically applied topically as a plaster when used in treatment of low back pain. In some cases, cayenne is applied in gel form to treat low back pain.
* [[Palmitoylethanolamide]] restores balance in chronic pain and chronic inflammation.
== Warnings ==
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