Tired of The Side Effects of Pain Meds Used To Treat Back Pain?

Try Herbs

Constipation, drowsiness, addiction and nausea are only a few of the side effects of powerful pain meds that are prescribed by physicians everyday for patients with back pain. These drugs include the potent narcotics and the anti-inflammatory (NSAIDS).  Sometimes, the side effects of thes drugs can be worse that the desease that it is being used for.

Alternatives?

Like most thing in life, there is another side to the story. Natural medications can have a huge impact on the amount (if any) medications you are taking by decreasing the amount of pain you have due to stress and tension.  Here are some natural remedies that you should look into:

1. Valerian Root (Valeriana Officinalis)
2. Cramp Bark    (Viburnum Opulus)
3. Willow bark   (Salix Alba, there are many types of bark)
4. Petasites        (Petasites Hybrides) Acute Muscle Spasms
5. Amica Montana Anti-inflammatory and analgesic
6.  Lobelia          (Lobelia inflata) Antispasmodic. External use only.
7. Harpgophytum Procumbens  Analgesic/anti-inflammatory
8. St John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum  anti-inflammatory/Nerve pain
9. Black Haw  Relaxant

There are man others that are available.

What are they and how do you use these natural remedies for Back Pain

Valerian Root :works by blocking the transmission of stress from the body to the brain. If your back pain is triggered by stressful situations, Valerian Root is a good choice for you. The best way to take it is BEFORE the back pain begins. Take it when you know that you will undergo a stressful situation.

 Buy VALERIAN ROOT tablet & capsule forms. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about Valerian Root.

Cramp Bark: Most effective in back pain cause caused by overworked and stress muscles. Cramp Bark acts as a low grade muscle relaxant. Cramp bark is effective in decreasing muscle spasm.  Cramp Bark is sold as a tea,

Tsp to 1 cup of boiling water  leave for 10-15 minutes. Use 3 times a day.

Willow Bark: The use of this herb dates back to centuries. Works as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

Herbs are usually sold in the forms of pills, powders, tinctures and glycerites (glycerine abstracts).

Most herbs can be made into to teq to be used 3-6 times/day. 1 teaspoon herb/cup water. Let steep

10-20 minutes. (10-15 min for leaves and 20 minutes for roots)

For tincture: use 4-6 drops  3-6times/day.

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Janice Knox