Because of the failure of conventional medications to help everyone with back pain, many people have been turning to alternative medicine. Herbs like willow bark, devil's claw and capsicum may help alleviate the pain but do not improve range of motion. Other means of treating back pain include chiropractic care, acupuncture, Massage, relaxations and cognitive behavior techniques. Recently yoga has been advocated as a method of relaxation and improving posture.
Unfortunately, the results of back pain with any of the above methods are not great and less than 10% of people have any benefit. It is hard to recommend anyone of these above methods because most lack scientific proof that they work.
The best way to treat back pain is to avoid it in the first place. Prevention means regular exercise, discontinuing smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, standing upright, keeping a good posture and lifting heavy items in a proper manner.
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