Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is a form of back pain remedy that uses manual stimulation of the muscles to reduce or alleviate pain. The massage movements is said to break down scar tissue and release muscles from painful spasms that often character back pains. Many of us, aging without partners, have little or no physical contact with other humans. A simple touch with kind intent can certainly heal.

This method is becoming increasingly common as a back pain remedy and is even recognized as a form of medical treatment. The American Massage Therapy Association conducted a study where they found that 54% of healthcare providers encourage massage therapy as a form of back pain remedy. 

Specifically, this back pain remedy improves circulation, helps alleviate muscle soreness, relaxes muscles, helps muscles move without pain, and increases endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkillers. If you are looking for a cure for lower back pain, this may not be it but, I can tell you from experience it is well worth a try.