The most important home remedy for backache is the use
of garlic. Two or three cloves should be taken every morning
to get results. An oil prepared from garlic and rubbed on
the back will give great relief. This oil is prepared by
frying ten cloves of garlic in 60 ml of oil in a frying pan.
Any of the oils which are used as rubefacients, such as
mustard oil. sesame oil, and coconut oil can be used
according to one's choice. They should be fried on a slow
fire till they are brown. After the oil has cooled, it
should be applied vigorously on the back, and allowed to
remain there for three hours. The patient may, thereafter,
take a warm-water bath. This treatment should be continued
for at least fifteen days.
Lemon is another useful remedy for backache. The juice
of one lemon should be mixed with common salt and taken by
the patient twice daily. It will give relief.
The use of chebulic myroblan is beneficial in the
treatment of backache. A small piece of this fruit should be
eaten after meals. This will give quick relief.
Vitamin C has proved valuable in case of severe
backaches. About 2,000 mg of this vitamin should be taken
daily for treating this condition. Considerable improvement
will be noticeable within two days.
Raw potato is an ancient home remedy for backache,
characterized by incapacitating pain in the lumbar region,
especially in the lower part of the back. Application of raw
potato in the form of a poultice has been found very
effective in this condition.
