Break Free from Back Pain NATURALLY
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted February 11, 2025
“I’m having lower back pain on both my left and right side. They have tried steroid injections, physical therapy, and dry needle injections and nothing seems to work. Any ideas that you might suggest?”
—Still Aching
Dear Aching,
It’s incredibly frustrating when conventional pain treatments don’t provide the relief you’re seeking.
When my patients struggle with severe and persistent back pain, I first suggest they look into something called Mindful Pain Awareness.
Usually, we try to ignore pain, but this technique requires you to pay attention to it instead. It sounds counterintuitive… however, focusing on your pain can actually reduce it.
This technique typically doesn’t remove all the pain but can reduce it by 50 to 60 percent.
Combined with other natural pain solutions, you can end up virtually pain-free…
- Acupuncture: This ancient Chinese practice used tiny needles to stimulate specific points on the body to promote healing and pain relief.
- Chiropractic care: A skilled chiropractor can help realign your spine, potentially relieving pressure on the nerves contributing to your pain.
- Herbal anti-inflammatories: Natural compounds like turmeric (curcumin), Boswellia, and white willow bark have potent anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce pain and swelling.
- Topical remedies: Peppermint, eucalyptus, or wintergreen essential oils mixed with a carrier oil can be applied topically for pain relief. Arnica gel is another popular natural option.
- Hot and cold therapy: Alternating heat (to relax muscles) and cold (to reduce inflammation) can relieve pain effectively.
- Magnesium: The mineral magnesium plays a crucial role in muscle function and relaxation. Many people find that increasing their magnesium intake (through food like spinach and avocados or supplements) helps reduce muscle tension and pain.
- Hydrotherapy: Water exercises or simply spending time in a warm or cold pool can help relax muscles and reduce pressure on your spine.
- Strengthening exercises: A physical therapy program specifically focused on core strengthening and stabilization can often help with pain relief.
Remember, what works for one person may not work for another, so finding the right combination of treatments for you might take trial and error.
P.S. This ancient wise man’s gift brings modern pain relief.
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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