One very common symptoms of diastasis recti is back pain. Why is this? One major function of the abdominal muscles (abs and transverse muscles) is to support the core, back and organs. With that support weakened, it puts extra strain on your back bone – causing pain. In this article, I will give you options for homeopathic remedies for back pain. Let’s get to it!
Causes For Back Pain In Motherhood
There can be many causes for back pain in motherhood. A mother’s body is constantly under a lot of strain. First with pregnancy and all the changes and hormones that alone brings! Then there is the complication of diastasis recti, which leaves the spine and core vulnerable. If the back is not well supported by the core muscles or a brace, it can lead to injury. There is also all the lifting, holding, hauling, standing, sitting that a mother needs to do. All of these things can put extra strain and stress on the back, but don’t be discouraged! I will give you some great homeopathic remedies for back pain in this article, so hang tight!
Diastasis Recti
Whether you are pregnant, or had your last child 15 years ago, one of the main signs of diastasis recti is back pain. Diastasis recti is the separation of the abdominal muscles, which form the 6 pack. One main job of these muscles is to support the spine, core and organs. When this support is gone, it puts extra strain on the spine and back muscles – leading to back pain.
My Story
I had constant, nagging back pain during and after the pregnancy of my first child. It was super annoying. I couldn’t sit on the couch because it hurt my back. The only place comfortable to sit was in a stiff chair!
At the time, I didn’t know my core was being weakened by developing diastasis recti. If I had known, I would have worn a belly band to help support my poor back. It wasn’t until a nurse in the hospital told me I had diastasis recti, that I even became aware of the problem!
Even after delivery, that same spot in my back was bothering me. I didn’t know what to do to get it to go away, and it was starting to really get annoying.
Eventually, I was able to get rid of my back pain 100% by doing an at-home program designed to bring my abdominal muscles back together and strengthen my core! I still didn’t make the connection that my back pain was related to my DR until after I did these workouts for my core. One day I realized the pain was gone!
Now that I know what the problem was, and how simple to solution is, I want to help you completely get rid of your back pain in the most natural way possible!
If you have diastasis recti, then more than likely your back pain is due to your abdominal separation. The best homeopathic remedy for this is core strengthening. Read my article Corrective Exercises For Diastasis Recti to learn more!
Don’t know if you have diastasis recti? Click here to learn how you can do a self-check for diastasis recti.
Homeopathic remedies for back pain
There are great homeopathic remedies for back pain that are the next best thing to core strengthening. I know for me, I don’t want to take medicine every time my body has an issue. I’d rather try something natural.
Check out these natural remedies for back pain below!
Turmeric Essential Oil
Turmeric essential oil has anti inflammatory properties, which makes it great to soothe sore muscles. It is a good homeopathic remedy for back pain. It is simple to use and safe to use if you are pregnant.
Good For:
- Reducing inflammation
- Soothing muscles
- Arthritis
- Safe while pregnant
How To Use
You never want to apply a pure essential oil to your skin. It is highly concentrated and can cause irritation. Instead use this Basic Massage Oil Formula.
- One ounce carrier oil
- 12 drops turmeric essential oil
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is a well-loved oil. It is very popular in treating sleep, skin, muscular and emotional issues such as insomnia, burns, muscles cramps or spasms, and anxiety. Lavender is a good choice for treating back pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
My husband sometimes wakes up in the middle of the night with nagging back pain. I will rub some lavender with a carrier oil on his back, and he will go right back to sleep! This really works for him.
Good For:
- Soothing muscles and cramps
- Relaxation
- Skin irritations
- Aiding in getting better sleep
How To Use:
When applying to the skin, be sure to dilute appropriately to avoid irritation. For topical use, you can use the Basic Message Oil Formula.
- One ounce carrier oil
- 12 drops lavender essential oil
Yoga
Another wonderful homeopathic remedy for back pain is yoga. If you have diastasis recti, don’t worry! I love yoga too, and found some great yoga programs that are safe for you and me and our cores.
Some of these programs, such as XYZ, have options for prenatal yoga. So if you have back pain and want to try a natural remedy with yoga, this is for you!
There are also postnatal yoga workouts to choose from.
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Other Homeopathic Remedies For Back Pain
Heating Pads
What We Love About It
- Warms neck and shoulders together
- Microwavable
- Scented for added relaxation
What We Love About It
- Can be heated in the microwave or chilled in the freezer
- Multi-purposed for the neck, shoulders, back, stomach or knees/legs
- Unscented
Heating pads are a great way to bring comfort to a sore back. They are reusable and last for years.
I really like the heating pads listed above. The heating pad on the left can wrap around the neck and shoulders at the same time. This must feel so heavenly! Some women may prefer a heating pad that targets the mid or lower back.
The heating pad on the right can be used for the shoulders or lower back, which is perfect for mothers struggling with back and shoulder pain. This pad can also be used on the stomach, which is perfect for healing during the postpartum time or for period cramps!
What We Love About Them
- Good for neck and shoulders
- Can target the lower back or shoulders
- Microwavable
- The pad on the left is scented, while the one on the right is not
Soothing Gels & Balms
Arnicare gel is great for relieving muscular pain, swelling or discomfort temporarily. The active ingredients are plant-based, so no harmful chemicals!
What We Love About It
- Plant-based active ingredients
- Homeopathic
- Gives quick pain relief
- Offers satisfaction guaranteed
This is a great homeopathic remedy for back pain if you’re looking for a quick and healthy remedy.
Get Good Sleep
Another important take away to healing our muscles in a natural way is to do what you can to make sure you are getting quality sleep. As mothers, there are some circumstances outside of our control like having a sick child or a newborn that gets up every few hours to feed.
Ensuring that our sleep is good will help our bodies to rejuvenate and heal. How much more natural can healing get than that?
Summary
How much does your health mean to you? I hope a lot! In this article you were equipped with a lot of great information and tools to either bring temporary relief from your back pain, or get rid of it 100%!
Here’s to you and no more back pain!
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