Low Back Pain: A Debilitation

Research suggests that a step into the later stages of life is a step closer to developing lower back pain. The incidence of lower back pain (LBP) increases around 60 years of age and the females are more prone to it. It is identified as a major contributor to diseases causing disability with a high YLD (years lived with disability).

Lower back pain can be of different varieties. You might have muscle sprained due to persistent abrupt postures, or have sciatic nerve impingement running down your leg. At times the sciatic nerve pain is associated with burning and tingling sensations that do not respond to any medicines at all

How To Relieve Low Back Pain?

Apart from the stomach-wrenching pain-killer medicines, you can try some home remedies to get rid of the gnawing discomfort of low back pain. Some of these remedies are discussed below:

Massage For Low Back Pain

Massage therapy has been given to us by our ancestors. Pressing sore muscles in just the right way can soothe you. Alternative medicine even believes that healing touch to the therapy-receiving cancer patients can turn things over and make life better for them.

The general benefits gained from a massage include:

• Reduces muscle tension
• Relieves back pain
• Instills calmness and tranquility in the body
• Improves blood circulation
• Promotes endocrine system performance (hormone production)

Studies suggest that massage effectively reduces lower back pain, improves disability, and enhances the flexibility of the spine. An expert’s touch can rejuvenate your spine and restore the circulation in your back.

According to another cohort study, older adults with chronic low back pain responded superbly to massage therapy. Participants above 49 years of age reported having significant reductions in pain and improvements in back mobility. 

An ayurvedic massage also known as Sahacharadi Taila can keep your low back pain away for long periods, a randomized controlled trial suggests.

Benefits Of A Massage Chair For Low Back Pain

Yes, massage is ultimately beneficial for your low back pain but the corona virus has all of us stuck to our homes. Worry not! The technological advancements are here to help you. 

Now you can get all the benefits from massage therapists by bringing home a massage chair. Following are the main features of a massage chair:

Younger People Like The Massage Chair

Musicians Love It

Better Than Physiotherapy 

Can Be Used In The Workplace

Provides Acupoint Massage 

Imparts Psychological Relief

Hot/Cold Massage Therapy 

Applying alternating hot and cold to the sore, painful muscles of the back has also shown to be effective in alleviating pain. Heat application releases the tension of the muscles while the cold (ice) application removes inflammation.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a type of Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment that involves the insertion of very fine/thin needles into the painful points on the body. A study suggests that acupuncture provides evident pain relief in chronic low back pain patients.

Stretches And Exercise

You can also try doing some light stretches to get relief from low back pain. People prone to back aches should make stretches a part of their routine. It strengthens the back muscles. Stretches work best when paired with a chair massage. 

Meditative exercises such as yoga and tai chi can also help in easing your muscles and provide pain relief.

In Conclusion

Lower back pain is a serious condition that can prove to be an obstacle in the performance of daily chores. It is believed that 70% of the world population will develop low back pain at some point in life. Massage therapy is an effective way of casting out the pain but the coronavirus pandemic has now made physical sessions almost impossible. 

Therefore, a massage chair is the best option for chronic low back pain sufferers because it is efficient, cost-effective, and comfortable to use.