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Backache
Backache
is one of the most common affliction, to which hardly any
person is an exception. This is the most agonizing and
incapacitating physical disorders which owes its origin to
multiple physical factors. It is merely a symptom and not a
disease whose cause lies elsewhere in the body. Spine is the
longest column in the body that is comprised of - Cervical
Vertebrae, Thoracic Vertebrae or Dorsal Vertebral, Lumbar
Vertebrae, Sacrum and Coccyx or tail bore. In backache, only
lumbar portion is affected, though pains may radiate to
sacrum and coccyx also.
Symptoms
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Constant pain, at times unbearable
and severe.
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Difficulty in bending forward and
also on sideways.
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Aggravation of pain by least
movement, jerk. Feeling as if entire area is sore and
sensitive to even slight touch.
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Relief is felt by gentle massage.
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Incapacitation.
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Feeling as if the back muscles were
bound and tightened by a blinder.
Root Causes
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Spinal Arthritis, Rheumatoid or
Ankeylosing Spondilytis.
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Curvature of spine.
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Presence of tumours in the spine.
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Some chronic infection.
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Injury to spine or abnormal stress
caused by lifting any heavy object.
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Poor circulation of blood.
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Sitting in a particular position at a
stretch, but more so when one is obliged to perform some
job where bending of back becomes a necessity.
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Psychological upsets.
Herbs
which is useful :
Eranda (Ricinus communis Linn)
:
Decoction of root and the root bark is used in
rheumatic disorders like Gout, Arthritis etc. It is also
useful in gastrointestinal disorders like flatulence and
constipation. Castor oil is indicated in the patients with
arthro- pathies in a small dose for a period of 4 to 8
weeks. It is administered along with the infusion of dry
ginger. Leaves are used locally for abscess and breast
inflammation, for anti-phlogistic effect. The leaves crushed
as a juice are commonly given in jaundice.
Shatavari (asparagus racemosus) :
External application ---
emollient for stiff joints and neck, and muscle spasms. Also
useful in increasing breast milk and semen, nurtures mucous membranes,
blood cleanser, supplies female hormones, nourishes the
ovum.
Rasna
(Vanda roxburghii) :
The leaves are
pounded and the paste is applied to the body to bring down
fever; their juice is dropped in the ear for the treatment
of otitis and other inflammatory conditions. The roots are
used in dyspepsia, bronchitis rheumatism, and also in fever;
they are reported to possess antibacterial and anti-tubercular
properties. The roots enter into the preparation of
medicated oils, used externally in rheumatism and nervous
troubles. The herb is also used for sciatica.
Diet :
The diet of those
suffering from backache should consist of a salad of raw
vegetable such as tomato, carrot, cabbage, cucumber, radish,
lettuce, and at least two steamed or lightly cooked
vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, spinach, carrot and
plenty of fruits except bananas. The patients should avoid
fatty, spicy, and fried foods, curd, sweetmeats and sugar,
condiments, tea and coffee. Foods that have been processed
for preservation have few nutrients and should also be
eliminated from the diet.
Life
Style :
Smoking
or taking tobacco in any from should be given up completely.
Hot fermentation, alternate sponging, or application of heat
to the back will also give immediate relief
Ayurvedic Supplements :
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