Changing your diet to include more foods rich in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties can help alleviate joint pain and inflammation. If you suffer with a sore back, changing your diet could be an effective natural remedy to soothe it. Back pain treatment could be as simple as adding one common spice to your diet.
Back pain is a common complaint for many Britons, especially as you get older.
Whether you spend a lot of time on your feet, or hunched over a desk, you’re likely to feel the strain in your back.
If you experience severe back pain that becomes so painful it interrupts your daily activities, you should see your GP or contact a physiotherapist.
However, if you often experience mild back pain, in your upper or lower back, you should be able to treat it by making a few lifestyle changes.
Activities like stretching can alleviate discomfort while some foods have been credited with reducing back pain.
By introducing this spice to your diet, you may notice an improvement in your back.
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Devil’s Claw can be an effective pain relief, as well as helping reduce inflammation.
Willow Bark
Willow Bark can be used to soothe muscle pains, from back pain to menstrual cramps.
The active ingredient in willow bark is called salicin, which reduces pain and inflammation.