\nThe process is simple as it involves the manual application of controlled force to joints that have become restricted by muscle injury, strain, inflammation, and pain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nThis manipulation has successfully relieved pain and muscle tightness and encouraged healing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\nChiropractic for back pain has reduced symptoms and has improved function in patients with<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
chronic low back pain<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
acute low back pain<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
sub-acute low back pain<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nRecently the results of a clinical trial were published in JAMA Network Open. It showed that chiropractic care, when combined with medical care for back pain, provided greater pain relief and a greater decrease in disability than medical care alone.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe study featured 750 active-duty members of the military which made it one of the largest comparative effectiveness trials between usual medical care and chiropractic care.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n2. M<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>assage Therapy<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nTime and time again, people have reported that massage has helped them relax by easing their chronic pain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nAn improvement was noted in 9 out of 10 measurements in a study that involved a 63-year-old man with chronic back pain. The improvement was noted in pain and daily activities.
\nOut of all the differences that came, the most dramatic was the improvement in his ability to walk.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nThe patient also reported later that there was a decrease in his pain medication and that he was finally able to ride his bicycle for the first time in ages.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
Massage therapy may also relieve anxiety and depression that may happen due to chronic pain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
And the fact that massage is the best and the most popular natural therapy for pregnant women facing low back pain cannot be ignored.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n3. G<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>o for Yoga<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\nBesides exercising your muscles, laughter has the superpower to<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
increase oxygen intake<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
reduce stress<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
encourage production of endorphins<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll of the above traits that come with laughter help reduce pain naturally.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
All around the country you can find laughter yoga programs that are designed to spill some laughter and reduce pain naturally.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
When you combine deep breathing exercises with laughter exercises, you are availing an option to other exercises that may be difficult or painful.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nA research article showed that yoga has reported less functional disability after its intervention. The improvements in pain and function remained for 12-24 weeks after the intervention.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
Yoga can significantly reduce pain and increase functional ability in chronic back pain patients.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n4. C<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>hange your sleep position<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
A lot of people report their struggle to sleep soundly during their regular visits to physicians.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Try experimenting with different sleep positions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
If the aim is to reduce stress on the lower back, then sleeping in a reclining position can be helpful.<\/strong> An adjustable bed can be bought if this helps you.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Wedge-shaped cushions are an inexpensive and easy way to see if sleeping in a reclined position can help you or not.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n5. T<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>ake a long, hot bath<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
Besides getting refreshed, a hot water bath can diminish feelings of depression and pessimism.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
A hot water bath is a flabbergasting combination of isolation, peace, and comfort.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Also, one should never underestimate the soothing effects of a hot bath for easing aches and pains.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
The muscles relax to allow them to stretch.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Bathing two or three hours before going to bed is recommended as you may face issues in falling asleep right afterward.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
To maximize the relaxation, consider using a bath cushion to support the back while you are in the tub.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nBack pain may also many times come as a result of muscle tension. However, muscle tension is not the mother to just back pain.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nExtra workout at the gym or sitting at the desk for too long can be the bearer of frustrating muscle pain.<\/strong>
\nEven a long drive in the car or an injury you took while playing can cause muscle tension. Muscle tension is a major cause for millions of people suffering from stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\nNow, we will go through the below 5 methods that aim at helping you relax your muscles and are completely natural.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n1. R<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>elax<\/strong>,S<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b>tretch and<\/strong> B<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/span>reathe Deeply<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n- \n
Try some simple yoga moves daily. Yoga keeps your mind focused, stretches your muscles and helps to release tense muscles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Some yoga moves and positions before bed at night help to reduce tension and keep muscle lose.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Oxygen can serve your body well if you practice deep and full breaths that start from your diaphragm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n
You can practice by sitting up straight and placing a hand gently on the abdomen. Take a deep breath through the nose and watch as the belly rises. blow air out of your mouth slowly. Repeat these four to five times at different times of the day. This exercise will remove stress and provide a rush of freshly oxygenated blood to the muscles.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n- \n