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Herbs and Cures for Burning Upper Back
Pain
Burning upper back pain is experiences by everyone at one time
or another. Some of the common causes are stress, poor posture,
and long hours at the computer. The good news is that burning
upper back pain can be cured in many non-pharmaceutical
ways.
Herbs
There are many herbs that are used for burning upper back pain.
One of the more common ones is devil’s claw because it is an
anti-inflammatory herb and can be used up to three times a day.
Ge Gen Tang is a natural Chinese herb that has traditionally
been used for burning upper back pain for hundreds of years.
White willow can be used as an immediate pain reliever, like
ibuprofen.
Make sure to check with your doctor if you are taking any
medication to see if herbs will affect the medication in an
adverse way.
Oil
Many people swear by the power of natural oil massages for
burning upper back pain. Some of the better oils that are used
are flaxseed oil and emu oil. Emu oil has heating sensations
that can sooth the pain quickly. Combined with the tension
relieving motions of massage, oil can be a very effective
treatment for burning upper back pain.
Stretches
Stretches are an easy, always available cure for burning upper
back pain. Simple over-the-head stretches work well for
loosening shoulder and upper back pain. Rolling the shoulders
forward and back can also offer relief.
One effective stretch that can be done at the computer desk is
the shoulder pull. The shoulders are simply arched forward, and
then arched back until the shoulder blades touch.
Cold and Heat Pads
Cold and heat pads are a very popular treatment for back pain.
Cold pads should be applied first to reduce any swelling. Next,
a heat pad should be applied to sooth the muscles. If you use
the heating pad first it may inflame the muscles even more, so
it is smart to start with cold.
Today, there are cold and hot pads that can be applied to the
skin and stick there, so that the user can have relief on the
go.
Yoga and Pilates
Yoga and pilates are really long-term cures and preventative
measures when it comes to all back pain. Moves such as mat
stretches, Cat/Cow Variation to Child’s Pose, and the Airplane
Pose can benefit anyone with back pains. These moves improve
bad posture, lengthens tightened muscles, and strengthens the
muscles. Overall back health is the ultimate cure for burning
upper back pain.
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