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Natural Back Pain Relief Guide

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Back pain can, quite literally, be crippling�

As many as 80% of the population will suffer with back pain, at some time in their lives�

In most cases, back pain doesn�t actually last that long� a few days, or a few weeks, at the most�

In as many as a third of cases, though, back pain can be long lasting, chronic, or recurring�

Back pain is actually the main cause of visits to the doctor and is the number one cause of absence from work and disability in people aged under 45.

If you are one of the unfortunate many who do suffer from chronic back pain, relief can be had� Natural health remedies can be very effective and do help to look into the underlying causes which makes back pain recur.

Causes of Chronic Back Pain

Relief of chronic back pain, through natural back pain relief treatments and therapies is very possible�

Taking a look at the likely causes of back pain, can help us to avoid doing further damage to ourselves in the future, and help any back pain problems to clear up quickly, too.

Most chronic back pain is caused by:
- strains and sprains (often lifting heavy objects)
- poor posture
- muscle tension
- strained ligaments
- pregnancy
- arthritis
- joint problems
- being overweight
- kidney stones or gallstones
- stress
- infections and other illnesses

Certain groups of people are more likely to suffer from chronic back pain, mainly because of the types of postures and movements they have to perform every day:
- Manual workers:
  - mainly from strains, sprains and damage from lifting, and moving incorrectly
- Nurses and Care workers:
  - bed-making, lifting and carrying can cause chronic back pain
- Office workers:
  - especially V.D.U. operators. This is mainly caused by slouching, and poorly designed office equipment
- Drivers:
  - people who drive a lot tend to get bad posture, causing back pain
- Pregnant Women (or the overweight):
  - the extra weight causes poor posture, and strain on the back
- Housewives and Mothers:
  - household chores, and lifting and carrying children can often cause a lot of back pain
- Sportsmen/women:
  - the extra strain on muscles and joints can cause extra strain and pressure on the back, as well as increasing the possibility of injury and damage
- Elderly people:
  - becoming stiffer and less supple can cause poor posture and back pain.
  - There is also an increased likelihood of conditions like arthritis and osteoarthritis

Once you have suffered from back pain in the past, you are, sadly, more likely to suffer from back pain again.

This means that you should be extra careful to take precautions with your posture�
This is one of the best forms of natural back pain relief...
Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health.
- Sitting:
  - Sit up straight
  - Do not slouch, or hunch over
  - Choose an upright chair, which supports the small of your back
- Lifting:
  - Never bend over at your waist to lift a heavy object
  - Keep your feet about 30cm apart, close to the object
  - Bend your knees
  - Pull the object in close to your body when lifting
- Carrying:
  - Keep any load you are carrying even on both sides of the body
  - Carry equal weights in each hand, or use a ruck-sack over both shoulders
- Doing household chores, working in the garden, etc:
  - Don�t bend at the waist
  - Bend at one or both knees

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Ouch! Bend your knees!

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Conventional Chronic Back Pain Relief

Pain killers are the usual conventional remedy for chronic back pain relief.

This is usually recommended along with a few days rest.

Painkillers are usually fine for a few days, and for occasional use only.

Do be wary, though, of relying on conventional medication and painkillers for long term use.

Most sufferers of pain will notice that painkillers lose their effectiveness after a little while� They also have some pretty unpleasant side effects that you might be concerned about� Find out more about the problems with painkillers, here�

A look at how pain works, and alternative pain relief options will help you to understand how holistic remedies work so well for chronic and natural back pain relief.