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Relief for Back Pain Muscle Spasms

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Back pain muscle spasms are painful, but they have an important purpose. The spasms prevent any further damage to the muscles by stiffening the muscles.

Causes

Muscle spasms can be caused by a variety of things. If you are experiencing frequent spasms you may want to take note of what you may be doing to cause them. Some of the causes can be:
  • Inflamed muscles caused by muscle overuse.
  • Muscle trauma that can be caused by a car crash or fall.
  • Repetitive strain, such as a job that requires the back to be in an uncomfortable position for a long time.

Cures

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There are various ways to relieve and cure back pain muscle spasms of the back without the use of medication and they can be done in the comfort of your home.

Supporting the back muscles is important. This can be done by buying a good, firm mattress and by wearing a sturdy back brace after the spasms and while lifting heavy objects.

Traction devices are used in extreme circumstances when the back is particularly damaged. Traction takes weight off of the damaged muscle so that it can heal. They should only be used, though, under the care of a doctor.

Ice compress is another popular treatment. It is recommended to apply a cold pack to your back up to 10 minutes every 1-2 hour for the first 48 hours. After 48 hours, you can ice your back for 10 minutes, 3 times a day for as long as you have the symptoms.

The cold pack should be wrapped in a towel and not placed directly to the skin. After the swelling has gone down, heat packs should be used to sooth the muscles. Moist heat is best because it help avoid dehydration.

One popular way to relieve the back muscle spasms is the use of herbs. Many people have found that cranberry pills is great for back pain related to kidney problems because it cures the kidney infection that cause the muscle spasms.

Du Huo Ji Shen Wan is another good herb for kidney related back pain. Many find that white willow is a good, natural painkiller that can be used instead of aspirin or ibuprofen.

The Chinese herb Gui Fu Di Huang Wan, also known as Jin Gui Di Huang Wan and Sexoton, is used for weak lower back pain. To remedy the degenerative problems that cause back pain, many use glucosamine, calcium, vitamin D, and magnesium. Devil’s claw has been used as an anti-inflammatory.

As you can see, many things can be done to ease back pain muscle spasms.  

 

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