lower back pain relief ?

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Glucosamine and Chondroitin have been known to help many cases of back pain. Although often sold together, it is usually better to purchase separately as each individual requires different proportions.

An herbal calcium product plus Vitamin D would be of support to your structural system.

The Chinese believe that the urinary and structural systems are one system. In traditional Chinese herbology, natural diuretics such as hydrangea might also be considered.

Morinda or Noni has been used for pain for hundreds of years by the native people.

I have heard that the following is excellent for relaxing the spine or for pain relief:

Recipe: #1 Apply peppermint oil (in very small amounts) #2 Then apply lobelia essence (muscle relaxant) #3 Then apply capsicum gel (For circulation)

Drop a few drops of each on the back for pain relief or combine in 2 ounce dropper bottle.

Poultices have also been known to be of help.

The bladder meridian is closely associated with back troubles (it runs down the back, along the muscle band lateral to the spin, and down the back of the legs), while the kidney meridian is associated with more structural problems. However, the liver meridian "rules" the muscles. Both can be employed to provide some relief. There are points at the back of the knees which help with low back pain, largely by assisting to remove any ch'i stagnation in the bladder line. This can help with inflamed conditions.

Also, arnica is effective. Herb Pharms makes an Arnica compound oil which can be massaged into the affected area to reduce swelling, and provide some pain relief. If there is disc or tendon problem, gentle massage may be beneficial. Gentle exercise which helps the flow of cerebro-spinal fluid in the low back, such as tai ch'i will aid the body in healing. Some forms of yoga may be helpful, but only under supervision of a qualified instructor, as some postures may actually exacerbate the condition.

If you can locate a good acupressure practitioner in your area, it can really help to regulate the systems and encourage healing and rebalancing.

I experienced a low back injury four years ago. I did require surgery to relieve nerve pressure that was interfering with bladder function. After surgery I was able to stop using pain meds through acupuncture, massage therapy, and some herbal remedies prescribed by my acupuncturist. I cannot read Chinese,so cannot tell exactly what is in them. More recently, I read a study done in England where they found that St. John's Wort relieved sciatica after taking it for about 8 weeks. I can attest to this...I have been taking it for about three months and the sciatica has improved. Also, I am taking t'ai chi for about a month...and I find I can move about easier and without the pain that I experienced prior.