Remedy Details for care and relief of Backache
Massage for the care and relief of Backache
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3.5
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Effectiveness: 3.5 Popularity: 89
(89)
Why it works:
Research shows that massage therapy has several potential health benefits for back pain sufferers, including (1) Increased blood flow and circulation, which brings needed nutrition to muscles and tissues. This aids in recovery of muscle soreness from physical activity or soft tissue injury (such as muscle strain), (2) Decreased tension in the muscles. This muscle relaxation can improve flexibility, reduce pain caused by tight muscles and even improve sleep, and (3) Increased endorphin levels--the "feel good" chemicals in the brain. This mood enhancer can ease depression and anxiety, which can help reduce pain and speed recovery--particularly important for those suffering from chronic back problems.
How it works:
Massage your back with mustard oil an hour prior to going for a shower. Make sure you take a hot water shower. Massage may help if back pain is caused by tense or overworked muscles.
The self cure remedy of Massage for the care and relief of Backache has an effectiveness score of 3.5 and a popularity score of 89 on the self-cure system.