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Back spasms can be extremely debilitating and make it difficult to get through the day. This is particularly true if you work in some sort of physical capacity where you have to engage your back muscles throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having back spasms can interrupt your work, exacerbate any conditions or injuries that you might be getting and do much more damage. In addition, spasms in your back are not just uncomfortable they are excruciating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back spasms can make you feel like you are getting tortured. But what can you do about back spasms of you want to avoid going to your doctor, taking muscle relaxers and avoid prescription medication? What do you do if you want to treat your back spasms naturally? That\u2019s exactly what we are going to be looking at in this article because there are quite a few natural treatments available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Chamomile<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Chamomile <\/a>is one of the recommended treatments for back spasms, and it can actually be used in a variety of situations. That\u2019s because chamomile contains 36 flavonoids. These flavonoids are compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties as well as other properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This anti-inflammatory treatment can definitely help when it comes to the alleviation and reduction of muscle spasms in the back. You also have a couple of different options when it comes to how you use your chamomile. Since chamomile exists in many products available today, you can simply go out and get lotion and rub it on to the affected area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also chamomile tea available at most grocery stores. In either case, you will be getting the benefit of the anti-inflammatory properties. Of course, you can always just add your own chamomile to a tea or existing lotion if you do not have access to those products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Cherry Juice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another great way to alleviate back spasms is through the use of cherry juice<\/a>. Most people are not aware of how much benefit cherry juice can offer in general, much less for specific conditions like back spasms. But cherry juice has been used by athletes who are training for a major event like a marathon for many years now.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marathon runners can often suffer from major muscle pain and inflammation. That\u2019s why tart cherry juice has become such a popular supplement for runners over the past few years. You do want to make sure that you\u2019re going with completely natural cherry juice and not something that is processed because the flavonoids that cause the anti-inflammatory response throughout the body may not be present, or may not be present in sufficient numbers, to give an anti-inflammatory result. You can also obtain cherries and they are in season and make your own cherry juice if you desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Curcumin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You might have heard of curcumin <\/a>before now as a healthy supplement. That\u2019s because it has recently been in the news a lot as something with some pretty astounding properties. Curcumin can be found in turmeric, gender, and cinnamon.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the major properties that curcumin has anti-inflammatory. Curcumin can create an anti-inflammatory response in just about any area of the body. There has actually been some research on this substance and shows that it is one of the best anti-inflammatory supplements out there. In fact, curcumin may decrease anti-inflammatory markers after exercise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, you can find plenty of curcumin supplements, or you can simply incorporate foods like ginger, cinnamon, and turmeric into your diet. It is fairly easy to find a place to introduce these into your diet as a spice or some other ingredient. Although the chase can be off-putting to some people, the health benefits are definitely worth it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Blueberry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Blueberry <\/a>can also be a really good natural treatment for back spasms. There have been a few studies that show that you can relax your muscles by eating blueberries. This is great news because blueberries are delicious.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While they are not as effective as some of the other anti-inflammatories listed here, they certainly do have an anti-inflammatory response and a few other benefits as well. For example, if you have a blueberry smoothie right before you exercise and after you exercise, then you may be able to prevent yourself from getting injured in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you already have an injury that you are trying to recover from, having a smoothie before and after your workout may help to accelerate muscle growth and tissue repair. Blueberries also have antioxidant power and they\u2019ve even been shown to help with stress levels. All these benefits make them the perfect solution for treating back spasms naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Cayenne Pepper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you like spicy food, then you may want to introduce cayenne pepper<\/a> into your diet because it has a particular property that helps with back spasms in a couple of different ways. The substance inside cayenne pepper with all the health benefits is called capsaicin.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capsaicin is a natural muscle relaxant that is often prescribed to those who have fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. That\u2019s because of the way that work specifically treats these conditions. The great thing about cayenne pepper is that it can be added to all kinds of different foods. You don\u2019t have to worry about adding an extra supplement to your list or remembering to take it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All you have to do is by some next time you\u2019re at the grocery store and added into your food every once in a while. Of course, you can always use cayenne pepper as a capsule, and they may cayenne pepper cream to apply directly to back spasms as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Vitamin D<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Make sure that you are getting enough vitamin D <\/a>if you are having back spasms. That\u2019s because a lack of vitamin D can be the direct cause of these symptoms. Those who are deficient in vitamin D certainly have a higher risk of having back spasms as well as muscle spasms throughout the rest of the body.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people get enough vitamins through the food that they eat, but others have more restrictive diets that leave out certain vitamins or minerals. You have to make sure that you are getting all the nutrients that your body needs or else you will notice side effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the side effects of not getting enough vitamin D has to do with the health of the muscles. Luckily, there are plenty of opportunities to add vitamin D to your diet. You can go with standard capsules or tablets like in a multivitamin or you can eat foods like eggs and fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Magnesium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your diet is low in magnesium <\/a>it can also have a major impact on various parts of the body. Magnesium is absolutely vital for human nutrition. It is one of the few minerals throughout your body that maintains normal muscle and nerve function.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people get plenty of magnesium, so it is rare to see this as a cause of muscle back spasms. However, it does happen from time to time. Most people will notice that they have muscle pain at the same time that they have back spasms. You can add a multivitamin to your diet if you notice yourself having symptoms of low magnesium. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, magnesium can be found in lots of different foods that you can add to your diet as well. For example, magnesium is found in bananas, almonds, brown rice and legumes. You can also find it by itself is a supplement as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Plenty of Rest<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, the most important thing that you can do for your body is to make sure you get plenty of rest. While back spasms can have varying causes, some sort of healing needs to take place within your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are not getting enough sleep<\/a>, your body cannot take care of injuries, illnesses and other problems within the body. That\u2019s because it has too much to do and too much to regulate during the day including a great deal of digestion and brain activity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when you go to sleep your brain activity is minimal, you shouldn\u2019t have anything to digest and most of the other body processes are automatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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