Act quickly in case of back problems

Treat back pain

The spine does not like the wet and cold spring weather at all. Cooling leads to hardening of the muscles. The best counter strategy is wearing several thin layers of clothing. This creates an air cushion that protects against cooling.

Breathable materials prevent excessive sweating. Jackets made of windproof material prevent drafts. This naturally warms the back muscles and, according to studies, keeps them supple and prevents tension. Especially at low temperatures, muscles, joints and ligaments need more time to warm up.

The experts of the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) recommend the following exercises:

* Stand straight and raise your head so that your ears are above your shoulders. Raise your arms sideways at shoulder height, then slowly count to 10 and hold. Count to 10 again, drop your arms. 10 repetitions.

* Touch the shoulders with your hands (the left hand touches the left shoulder, the right hand touches the right shoulder). Raise both elbows and lower them again.

Naxoprene and Rosehip

Naxopren (500 mg every 12 hours) is the most effective weapon against acute back pain. Benjamin Friedman of Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City in a new study.

Not even with additionally prescribed opioids or muscle relaxants could better results be achieved. Incidentally, the over-the-counter acetaminophen is even ineffective in lower back pain, according to studies by the George Institute for Global Health.

Physicians at the University of Freiburg in Breisgau found that the fruits of the dog rose not only in joint problems. They are rich in so-called galactolipid, a plant compound that has a high anti-inflammatory effect.

They prevent u. a. that the irritation in the tissue can continue to progress - in addition, the sensation of pain is reduced. To achieve this effect, you should take daily 5 to 10 g of rosehip powder (pharmacy).

Ginger and antibiotic

A US study found that ginger helps with arthritic back pain as well as a chemical. Gingerol and Shogaol are responsible for this, which inhibits inflammation and relieves pain. Daily dose: 500 to 1,500 mg ginger extract.

In 35 to 40 percent of patients with chronic back pain can detect changes in the vertebral bodies near the diseased intervertebral discs - a so-called bone marrow edema.

According to Claus Manniche, a scientist from the University of Southern Denmark in Middelfart, this indicates an infection of the discs with a certain type of acne bacteria. In studies, a 100-day dose of an appropriate antibiotic had significantly reduced back pain.

Homeopathy and devil's claw

In a study of the Berlin Charité 130 back pain patients were accompanied over two years. After only three months in homeopathic treatment, the symptoms had decreased by 40 percent, after two years by 60 percent. In an acute case should help:

* Head / Neck: Nux vomica D3 / D4; at the beginning of each hour, after improvement 3 to 4 times daily 5 globules each.

* Lumbar vertebrae: Castor equi D6; 3 globules per 5 globules. Apply for at least 2 days.

* Intervertebral disc / vertebral bodies: Rhus toxicodendron D12; 2 globules per 5 hours within 3 hours. If the pain does not diminish then you should be examined for a herniated disc.

Musculature: Ruta graveolens D3; 3-5 globules 3 to 4 times a day.

In two studies on the efficacy of Harpagophytum procumbens (devil's claw), there was clear evidence that taking 50 mg to 100 mg daily inhibits inflammatory processes in the body and thus stops the transmission of stimuli. Devil's Claw Extract is suitable for long-term use.