What to eat to get rid of back pains

Most of the times, it seems like the best thing to do when dealing with a back pain is taking a pill. But the truth is that taking a pain killer will only prove to be efficient for a limited period of time. After that, the pain will install again. Also, medicines might take the pain away, but they might also cause some damage on other levels, so be aware that there might be some side-effects one should stay away from. Pain killers do not treat the root of the problem, but they only mask it and as soon as their effect fades away, you will find yourself right where you started.

However, things are not as bad as they seem, since there are many natural remedies that can be taken and which do not carry any side-effects along nor will they cause any addiction.

• Contents

  Toggle

  Berries

They are filled with antioxidants that fight any type of inflammation. Berries also have a great amount of vitamin C, which can only help strengthen up the immune system, thus allowing the patient to heal faster than usual.

• Green tea

2 or 3 cups per day will help ease the back pain significantly. Once again, the antioxidants are to be “blamed” for this effect. A regular consumption of green tea will slow down the aging process and it will also eradicate the amount of toxic substances that are to be found in the body.

• Pineapples

Apart from the fact that they are loaded with vitamin C, these fruits also contain some enzymes that fight inflammation and ease the pain. It is recommended to consume them in a fresh state, as they have much more properties than in the canned states and they are also rich in fibers, so the constipation can be cut off from the list.

• Meat

The fact that it contains a great amount of proteins makes this food so efficient in the fight with the back pain. Eat chicken or turkey, beef or pork to decrease the consumption of saturated fats.

• Oily fish

Protein and Omega 3 fatty acids. What else could you wish for in your fight against back pain? Go for tuna, salmon, sardines, mackerel or other oily fish. They handle the inflammation, which leads to the reducing of your back pain.

• Soy protein

It is better to focus on the fermented alternatives of the soy, such as tofu or tempeh. Do not use the soy protein that is being used by the bodybuilders.

• Turmeric powder

This miracle ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties, meaning that it is enough to use it in your foods and your back pain will be significantly reduced. So, go on the internet and search for all the recipes you can find.

• Ginger

It is related to turmeric, so there is no surprise when we say that they have pretty much the same properties, especially when dealing with back pains. You can place it in your food or you can drink a cup of tea regularly. You will also cover indigestion and potential heartburn.