Back Ache

Back pain is probably the most common alement on the planet, with as many as 4 out of 5 adults experiencing it in varying degrees in their lifetime.

Despite its frequency through the entire spectrum of the populace it is fairly easy to prevent. To do so it is important to maintain a good posture and to rectify if you have a bad one. Exercise is also vital. And taking care when lifting heavy objects and not to compromise the spinal column by attempting to lift more than your body strength is capable of.

To the Ayurvedic way of thinking any pain such as back ache starts with poor digestive fire (low agni). This breakdown, either partial or complete, leads to a build-up of negative toxins (ama) within the body’s’ system. When all this negative matter comes together in a joint or body part it aggravates vata and the biological air is damaged sufficiently to cause a pain in the affected area.

To burn off the ama the sufferer should undergo a short period of fasting to revive the digestive fire. In turn a revitalized low agni can digest the ama more easily and help expel the toxins as quickly as possible.

When the fasting period is over then the sufferer should avoid heavy damp foodstuffs which help form ama.

A daily meal for 2-3 months of baked aubuergene (egg plant) can be beneficial in expelling the negative toxins from the colon which cause the pain.

Simply mash one up and fry it whilst adding purifying and healthy spices such as cumin, turmeric, garlic and coriander to suit personal taste whilst frying.

The following are spicy herbs and other similar will work as equally as finely. They should be applied to cooking:

• Cayanne
• Dry Ginger
• Galangal
• Cinnamon

• Mustard oil
• Sesame oil

Don’t just concentrate on massaging the back. The whole vata needs re-balancing so firmly rub the oil in all over the body.

• Apply with a cloth dipped in warm water.
• Also Camphor
• Wintergreen
• Cinnamon oil

Are very beneficial in expelling the toxins. They should be applied in conjunction with either mustard or sesame oil and applied in the same way.

If you are suffering from back ache you should also consider taking Basti (meditated enema) in order to expel the pain.

Yoga is a magnificent way to restore inner peace, calm and balance both into your external life as well as your interior. If you are suffering from aches and pains then you must seek steadiness in the inflicted region in order to recover. To be able to reach this you need to relieve yourself off stress and to relax mind, body and soul.

In the case of a condition such as back ache it also improves posture.

You don’t even need to undertake one of the more complex yoga regimes, simple back bends will suffice in order to begin healing the spine.

The chances are you will fall victim to some sort of back ache during your lifetime. Statistically it is almost unavoidable. But with a good combination of Ayurvedic remedies, regular exercise, good die, you should very soon not only alleviate the immediate pain but also ensure it doesn’t return at a later date.