Anti-Inflammatory Foods That Ease Back Pain

If you suffer from back problems, then you may experience pain when bending, limited mobility, and diminished range-of-motion. While prescription pain medication will help alleviate your symptoms, they may lead to significant side effects. Instead, consider natural treatments such as nutritional intervention. Here are some ways anti-inflammatory foods can help ease the pain in your back. 

Dark Chocolate 

Dark chocolate is a rich source of magnesium. If you suffer from back pain, enjoy a small amount of dark chocolate a few times a week because magnesium helps reduce inflammation and relax smooth muscle tissue. When your smooth muscle is relaxed, pain in your spine and lower back may resolve.

In addition, magnesium-rich dark chocolate helps promote optimal circulation and blood flow, which will also help ease painful spasms of your back. If you are unable to eat dark chocolate because of blood glucose problems or otherwise, consider eating more avocados and nuts, both of which are high in magnesium.

If avocados or nuts do not appeal to you, talk to your chiropractor or family physician about taking an over-the-counter magnesium supplement. While magnesium supplements will help relax smooth muscle and keep back pain at bay, it may not be appropriate for those taking blood pressure medications or anticoagulants.

Supplemental magnesium can cause your blood pressure to fall, and it can also raise your risk for abnormal bleeding. In addition to this, magnesium supplements can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea in some people, however, this is usually seen in those taking high doses.

Another natural treatment option for back pain is taking a bath in Epsom salts, which also contains magnesium. The magnesium will get into your bloodstream through your pores, helping to relieve your pain. A warm Epsom salt bath will also help relax you so that you can enjoy uninterrupted sleep.

Salmon

Fresh fish such as salmon and tuna are high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can help suppress inflammation and pain. You can also consume omega-3 fatty acids through fish oil supplements, however, these may lead to unpleasant gastrointestinal side effects.

If you take a daily aspirin to reduce your risk for heart attack or stroke, or if you take prescription anticoagulant medication, talk to your doctor before taking fish oil supplements. In addition to relieving back discomfort, salmon and other types of fatty fish can also help improve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as spinal pain associated with osteoporosis. 

If you suffer from back problems, consider eating more dark chocolate and salmon. Natural treatments for pain relief will help ensure that you avoid unwanted side effects from prescription medications such as sleepiness, dizziness, confusion, constipation, urinary retention, and vision problems. You chiropractic physician may also recommend that you augment your dietary interventions with therapeutic massage or spinal manipulation, which may further ease your back pain

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Getting My Back Fixed

After I had my twins, I could tell that something was wrong with my back. I was having a lot of pain, and it seemed like I couldn't stand up straight. I decided to stop guessing and start finding answers, so I went to my family doctor. He recommended a chiropractor, and it was great to find the relief I had been looking for. I was absolutely blown away with how much the treatment helped me. My back felt better after a single treatment, and I was so incredibly grateful. This blog is all about the benefits of chiropractic treatment and care.

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