Backache

Backache is the most common problem encountered in our stress oriented modern lifestyle. Ranging from a wrong posture in sitting or sleeping to the painful condition-called slipped disc, Backaches have many causes and manifestations. The most common cause being a wrong posture and lumbago rheumatic pain in the lower back or lumbar spondylosis.

The patient generally feels a dull aching pain in any portion of the back but most probably in the lumbar region, which makes stopping or sudden movement painful. Sometimes, sudden heavy manual work after rest or lifting a heavy weight or an abrupt jerk can intensify the pain in the back. The condition is aggravated by constipation, physical work and obesity.

Precautions:

The patient struck with the pain should take perfect rest on a hard bed. In the case of chronic patients, the spinal exercises and specific Yoga asanas should be performed for strengthening the back muscles.

Cure with Magnetic Therapy:

The magnets should be applied locally over the seat of the pain. In case the pain extends horizontally, apply the south-pole oil to the affected portion and place the North Pole over the painful spot on the right side. At the same time apply the South Pole over the painful spot on the left side.

In case the pain extends in the vertical direction, the magnets should be applied on the painful spots with North Pole in the upper portion and South Pole in the lower portion. Sunbathing of the affected portion is highly useful.

Now a days, convenient options of magnetic belts with several embedded low-power magnets are available for constant wearing around the back. The belts are convenient and effective against back pain.