9 Ways To Relieve Back Pain Naturally

Healthy ways to relieve pain and resolve the roots of back issues

A mixture of hot and cold, or a warm bath, can all do wonders for back pain. Robson Hatsukami Morgan/Unsplash

About 80 percent of the population today experiences lower back pain at some point in their lives. Some will experience ongoing chronic back pain, which can significantly reduce quality of life, and stop them from many activities and tasks.

While doctors may prescribe a back brace or medication, there are other ways to relieve back pain as well. Here are nine ways that many people, and some studies, say can reduce back pain.

1. Limit Bed Rest

When your back is aching, you may want to lie down. But excessive bed rest is not good for your back or health. In fact, it may worsen your condition. According to specialists, it is recommended to be more active, rather than less, as long as it doesn’t exacerbate the pain.