Backache Home Remedies:

Although medical management is very important in treating backache, there are also a great number of home remedies that could help bring about relief. Here are some of them:

• Garlic is very effective in treating backache. In order to get the desired results, you can taking two to three cloves of garlic every morning should bring in the desired results. Garlic oil rubbed on the aching back will also bring some relief. This oil can be made by frying ten garlic cloves in oil of about 60 ml such as mustard, coconut or sesame oil. The garlic should be fried using a slow fire until they become brown. Once the oil has cooled down, it should be directly applied on the back using vigorous motions.  The oil should be left on the back for at least three hours, after which a warm bath can be taken. Do this for a minimum of fifteen days for more effectivity.
• Vitamin C has been proven to be very good in the cure of severe backaches. Taking in about 2,000 mg of this vitamin daily could bring about the cure for this ailment, with improvements noticed within two days.
• The use of raw potatoes is known to be an ancient remedy for backache. This is done through applying the raw potato as a poultice to the affected area.