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So, most of us with back pain are on the look out for a proper treatment to get out from the grip of seviour pain, right! The best way to prevent disease is to know the specific disease tendency and the ways to avoid exacerbating it. As we all know that Ayurveda is a profound understanding of not only the body and the physical causes and symptoms of its health or derangement, but also the other causes which extend into our mental, social and spiritual life. It is a holistic health science that treats body, mind and spirit as one unit. Because of this we should expect the therapeutic aspect of Ayurveda to be quite extensive and comprehensive. So, let’s find out what Ayurveda has in hold for us to get relieved from this disgusting pain.

The treatment of back pain is not generalized but varies according to the cause behind it. Panchakarma therapy with Kundalini massage and oral herbal supplementation is helpful.

Just as a vehicle needs to be greased occasionally so is the case with human body too. Body especially the back should be oiled and revitalized occasionally. So one should remember this fact and do the oil massage on your own or with the help of a professional masseur on regular basis. The oil used for massaging are - Narayan oil prepared from asparagus racemosus and oil of sida cordifolia.

N.B.- Such type of oil massage is not indicated in surgical types of back pain such as prolapsed inter vertebral disc.

An expert masseur using the feet over the back and legs using medicated oil with cedar and vited negundo does foot massage. It is very beneficial for curing muscle related back pain.

Here the masseur takes warm oil in a pan. Then he soaks a piece of cotton cloth in it and squeezes it over the affected part of your back and massage gently by his hand. This therapy tones the back muscles and relieves the stiffness over the back.

Here the patient is asked to lie over his/her stomach. Thereafter a stream of medicated oil is poured over the back. This provides a soothing relief for the pain.

It is a poultice in which medicated herbs are used. The herbs vary according to the disorders of the back. It is later on pressed over the back.

In this, warm medicated oil is retained 20-30 minutes over the back with the help of application of circular dough prepared with wheat flour and water.

This is a procedure in which a warm bolus of medicated pulses, legumes and cereals is pressed over the back.

8. Whole body fomentation in closed box with the help of medicated steam of vitex negundo, cedar and eucalyptus is done. This is followed after an oil massage. It relieves the pain.

9. The internal medicines include eating punarnave guggulu and triphala guggula tablets in 250 mg. 3 times a day with rasnadikwath 2 teaspoons 3 times a day.

It is based on the Ayurvedic system of medical practise done by the old masters of Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art of Kerala. Under the Kalari therapy a full body oil massage is done so as to develop flexibility, body texture and also to stimulate circulation to maintain general health. Kalari massage is good for back pain.

Yoga plays an effective role in managing several stress related disorders and ailments. It is effective for all conditions that are the result of lack of exercise and a sedentary life style. Yoga is a special domain of action that does not clash with other treatment of disorders. Now lets find out some of the Yogasanas, which help us in the management of backache and that which you can do on your own.

Method: Sit up straight in a chair with hands on the knees. Press the palms against the knees, arching and stretching the lower back. (The chin lock can be also done).

Benefits: This eases lower back pain and prevents the life energy from lower back pain and prevents the life energy from flowing out of the body. The result is more energy ad flexibility, improved concentration and clarity.

a) Stand up straight. Bend one leg until the ankle can be grabbed from behind. Gently pull the ankle close to the buttocks. Inhale and feel the stretch. Repeat with the other leg.

b) Sitting in a chair, extend one leg forward, parallel to the floor. Flex the toes up towards the ceiling and then downwards. Slowly inhale and feel the stretch in the calves. Repeat with other foot.

c) Slowly bend forward so, long as you are comfortable, letting head and hands hang freely. Feel the release of stress from the face, arms, back and shoulders. Also feel the stretch in the back of the thighs.

Benefits: Leg stretching increases flexibility and circulation in the legs, reducing stress caused by sitting and work-related tension.

Method: Interlace fingers behind the back; slowly inhale while straightening arms and lifting them up to the ceiling and expanding the chest (i.e., arching the back). Hold and breathe normally.

Benefits: Releases stress from the arms, shoulders, neck, back and chest, caused by sitting, writing, poor posture and work related stress.

	If you are a computer professional or an office going person, be careful not to sit in a stretch and strain yourself for a long time. Refresh yourself in between. Make your body active.
	Swimming is a good exercise for getting yourself relieved from back pain.
	Avoid lifting heavy objects especially if you are suffering from back pain.
	Undergoing periodical oil massage or spinal bath is good for your back.
	Make it a habit of doing yoga regularly under the guidance of an expert yoga teacher.
	Avoid a sagging bed.
	Take a hip-bath everyday.