Have been having a lot of tension, and some days feel back pain and neck pain, but have been prescribed medications but none seem to be working, what do I do ,please help


back pain and neck pain are extremely common problems and there are many people, like you, who have not been able to get any relief from them, despite strong medications. In order to get rid of your problem, you will need to examine and eliminate the root cause of your problem. anxiety causes an increase in the amount of adrenaline your body produces. This causes your muscles to tense and so prolonged periods of anxiety or tension keeps your muscles tensed for long periods. Your muscles cannot take the strain of being tensed for long periods and so it results in muscle aches and pains. Therefore, it is very obvious that you will need to eliminate all anxiety and tension in order to get rid of the back and neck ache that you are experiencing. There are several home remedies for back pain and neck pain that you can use to obtain temporary relief. Keep in mind that these remedies will only help to ease the pain but if you do not eliminate the source of the pain, the aches and pains will resurface.
   
Home remedies for back pain would include a warm oil massage with lavender and peppermint essential oils. These oils help to soothe muscle aches and pains and reduce tissue and muscle inflammation. A massage is extremely beneficial in treating back pain as it helps to increase blood circulation to the area and ease muscle tautness. Clary sage essential oil is often recommended for aches and pains and can be added to your massage oil. Make sure that you use a suitable carrier oil such as sweet almond oil or olive oil as essential oils should never be used undiluted. You can also add a few drops of lavender oil to a diffuser as the scent is extremely relaxing. Lavender oil has been proven to be very effective in treating anxiety and stress related problems.
In addition to a neck and back massage, you can have a warm relaxing soak at least every alternate day. This warmth and the buoyancy of the water help to soothe muscle aches and pains. You can add a few drops of lavender oil to your bath water as well to help you completely relax and de-stress. You should also make sure that you have at least a moderate amount of exercise during your day as this will help to prevent anxiety and stress. Yoga breathing exercises are very effective in dealing with problems that are rooted in tension and stress. Follow a daily schedule that includes these exercises to help prevent back and neck pain.

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