Backache and joint pains are our uncomfortable experiences for us. Nowadays, due to incorrect sitting position and work with computer long hours and unpreparedness of body muscles, the youth and middle age persons are at risk of said complications in such a way as 80% individuals refer to a physician at least once during our lifetime for treatment of low back pain. Moreover, obesity and diet of slight quantities of antioxidants expose us to chronic inflammatory diseases more than before.
Diagnosis of physicians is different based on joints involved and severity of inflammation. In most cases, arthrosis is the main problem among middle age and aged people. The said complication is accompanied by atrophy in morning. The problem of arthritis more occurs among young ladies. It starts on wrists more and then, other joints are involved accordingly. Hot and inflamed joints are evident symptoms of such complication.
Relief of backache and joint pains do need rest and observing some kinetic movements in order to prevent recurrence. In order to relief pain, physicians usually prescribe anti-inflammatory and non-steroid drug or glucocorticoids. However, patients are aware about side-effects of the said medicines including osteoporosis, gastric bleeding, they scare receiving the said medicines, seeking for a more safe and harmless ways for prevention of their pains. Meanwhile, using oral supplements and respective compounds, achieved from herbs, are among the cases, which are more reliable and highly appreciated by the patients, suffering from the said chronic complications.
But, which herbs may act pain relief and be effective in subsiding pain?
In the modern world, scientists believed in nature once again. They are thinking of clearing and separating panacea from the nature. From among extracts effective on subsiding joint pains and as inflammation, we may name Boswellia. The extract of the said herb enjoys anti-inflammatory property and is effective for subsiding pain for 200-400 mg , used three times every day. The extract of the said herb is also used for treatment of arthrosis and Arthritis and also improve movement ability and flexibility of joints, which are among the effects of consuming the said extract. No study has been done among pregnant and breast-feeding women with respect to consuming the said herb. The said extract is not recommended for the said group.
From among herbal extract of which usage dates back to civilization of Egypt and Ancient Rome, used as refrigerant and pain relief, we can point out skin of willow tree. Manuscripts about willow tree skin dates date back to 3500 years. Many ancient physicians namely Socrates recommended the said panacea as relief for rheumatic pains. Later, the effective purified matter of the said herb was called “Salicin”. The relief effect of Salicin on pain among the patients suffering from backache, arthrosis of pelvis and knee has been confirmed through different studies. Despite the fact that anti-pain effect of the willow tree skin is attributed to Salicin, there are still other compounds in the willow trea skin including Tanons and Flavonoids, which have a part in subsiding pain. The said compound by the patients, with past allergy to Aspirin and gastric ulcer must be used cautiously.
Another extract of a well-known herb is Corcomina, which is taken from turmeric. Turmeric is a kind of spice, which is used all over the world, especially in Asia and India in cooking as a spice. Corcomina, taken from turmeric has success effects as anti-cellular replacement, prohibiting generation of inflammatory mediums and prohibiting degenerative enzymes of joints such as Collagenase, Elastase and Hyaluronidase. The said extract shows useful and valuable effects among the patients, suffering from arthrosis and other diseases such as cardiac disorders, diabetes, and auto-immune disorders.
Due to their antioxidant property, vitamins and minerals may also show noticeable anti-inflammatory effects, subsiding joint inflammation. Moreover, some vitamins such as Vitamin C and minerals namely copper play undeniable role in restoration and regeneration of cartilage.
It seems that seeking in nature is an appropriate response to all pains. It is only required to ask nature so that it will reflect replies to our questions.