Home Remedies for Lower Back Pain

I suffer from many different back problems. I have Degenerative disc disease as well as bulging discs and bone spurs. This can cause a lot of lower back pain on a daily basis. I have been experimenting with different home remedies for lower back pain relief. This is a list of different home remedies that I have tried and that have worked for me.

Walking

Believe it or not walking can help low back pain. Even if you don't feel like getting up and walking around its worth a try. Staying in the same position for long periods of time can add to back pain. If you have to sit at a desk at work for long periods of time you may want to get up every thirty minutes and take a short walk. This will help and reduce some pain. Also staying in bed for extended periods of time will add to your discomfort. The best way to combat this pain is to get up and walk around. Take short walks down the block. Moving around will only speed up your recovery.

Hot bath with Epsom Salts

This is a very helpful home remedy for lower back pain. To get the most benefit from soaking in a hot bath with Epsom salts you will need to stay in for at least thirty minutes.

I have found that a daily hot bath has a lasting effect through out the day. This will also help reduce your stress level.

Heating Pad

While laying in bed place the heating pad on the lower back for about thirty minutes of time this is helpful for temporary pain relief in the lower back. Some people prefer to use an ice pack. I have found the ice pack to be more helpful in the beginning stages of a back injury. The heating pad works well with day to day lower back pains.

Ginger Tea

Believe it or not ginger tea has anti inflammatory properties and actually does work in reducing pain. I did an experiment with ginger tea and I would drink three cups a day for three days. On the forth day I had very minimal pain and felt as if I took an over the counter pain medication.

Pillow Between the Legs

This is my favorite home remedy for my back pain and sleeping with a pillow placed in between my legs helps tremendously. The next day is much better when waking up after using this remedy.

Before starting or trying a home remedy its always a good idea to check with your physician. Different back problems will call for different types of treatment. If you are having sudden numbness in your legs or feet and are losing control of your bladder or bowel this means you could have a serious back injury. Seek treatment right away.