Here’s the deal: low back pain (and some types of spinal arthritis) can be a warning sign of dehydration of the body.

The discs in our spine can be viewed as shock absorbers which cushion and support the vertical weight of our body.  They are made up of proteins, cartilage and water.

Water is the essence behind our life.  Our bodies are comprised of more than 60% water and just going about our daily activities (including breathing) regularly eliminates water from our bodies often causing or contributing to low back pain.

If we don’t replenish the water that is used, our bodies become dehydrated and, to keep us alive, water is leached and stolen from all areas of our body (muscle, blood, body fat, bones and other organs and tissues)!

As your body becomes more and more dehydrated, water is taken from the discs and the discs begin to collapse … minimizing the benefit of the natural ‘shock absorbers’ causing pain and discomfort.

So, what’s one tool in finding natural lower back pain relief?

In one word:  hydrate.

Dr. Batmanghelidj states that these type of back pain causes should be treated with increased water intake – not a commercial treatment.

“At 82 years of age I am still in fair shape and only regret I did not have the superb advice of Dr. Batmanghelidj sooner. I have used his advice for the painful arthritis I have in my hands and back and, within two weeks, I have experienced considerable reduction of pain.”

- Laurence Malone, Chagrin Falls, OH
(Testimonial found on www.watercure.com)

According to Dr. Batmanghelidj, the average person should consume half their body weight in ounces of water.  Using that formula, a 200 pound man would consume 100 ounces of water.

Unfortunately, most people (including many medical professionals) are not aware of the signs or symptoms of dehydration and, worse, ignore those signs which may lead to further dehydration and damage.

The scariest thing about the last statement is that few people truly understand the power of water, why we need it, and how it can help us heal (including natural back pain relief).   Instead, they turn to medication, surgery and a host of other commercial products which may provide temporary short term back pain relief, but, eventually, ignoring the body’s natural cries for water may result in more harm than good.

Dehydration is just one example of how the symptom of ‘pain’ may actually be signaling us that something is wrong and needs to be addressed.  This is just one of the many, many tools available for natural neck and back pain relief.

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At first glance, chronic neck and back pain may appear to be your enemy but look a bit deeper and you’ll find that discomfort is actually your body’s strongest ally.

Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is amiss and change is needed.

Rather than ignoring the signals of your back and neck pain listen to what your body is trying to tell you and prepare to make the changes that will propel you towards complete neck and back pain relief. That nagging twinge in your lower back is trying to tell you something. Your painful stiff neck has an important message it wants to deliver to you. Are you listening?

Many people head straight to the medicine cabinet for a quick fix when they’re looking for neck and back pain relief. But masking the pain with medication does not eliminate the cause. Masking the pain just prevents you from curing the underlying source of the pain, which allows the problem to become progressively worse over time.

If termites were gradually gnawing away at the walls of your house you wouldn’t just throw on a fresh coat of paint and hope they would go away – would you?  All you would have then is a freshly painted house that was ready to collapse.

Back pain and neck pain is a lot like that, you can take medications to mask the symptoms but the basic problem is still there – and will be until you address it and harness the natural healing powers that lie within your body.

Accept the fact that your body is very wise. If you learn to honor its wisdom pain can be a great motivator.  If we listen to our pain we will find that it reflects our body and soul and it is likely to lead us to what we need to do to get neck and back pain relief.

Treating back pain and neck pain is definitely not an exact science, which is why many traditional medical back treatments fail. Traditional treatment protocols are expensive, dangerous and in many cases, ineffective.

While modern medicine is helpful and even necessary in certain cases, its biggest downfall is a disregard for the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Medical researchers spend extravagant amounts of time and money looking for outside solutions, when the real answer to neck and back pain relief lies within.

In order to find lasting pain neck and back pain relief you must accept and acknowledge that your body has the potential to heal itself, especially when you encourage it to heal using a combination of the best treatments and strategies.

So the next time the big bad wolf called pain knocks at your door, open up and let the healing begin.

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As you’re probably already aware, your body is a complicated machine.

Each system depends on another to work properly.  Therefore, it stands to reason that when one system fails, the rest are unable to operate as they should.

The key to eradicating the pain in one ‘system’ is to ensure that you’re maintaining the rest of your ‘systems’ with the utmost care.

Believe it or not, every system in your body, from your circulatory system to your lymphatic system, can be a contributing factor in your neck pain and back pain.  By focusing on the operation of each of your bodily systems, you will be focusing on healing your neck and back.

One major focus should be on the mind-body connection.  Science proves that the human mind holds untold power and that, when focused properly, it can surpass even the most overwhelming odds.  The power or the mind can be verified through national statistics that prove hypnosis to be 93% effective for treating disease.

A recent Harvard study revealed that power of the mind, through mere suggestion, can promote weight loss and lower blood pressure, among other things.  The healing power of the brain can be stimulated in a number of ways.  We can release our own healing powers through chiropractic touch, through hypnosis, through the power of suggestion, through oxygenation of the brain, and a plethora of other triggers.

The best plan for healing consists of, not only the power of the mind, but a series of other techniques that are medically proven successful and, when done in a specific sequence, will start providing you with your desired results in a relatively short period of time.

The key to neck pain and back pain relief is to abandon your negativity and doubts and embrace a new way of thinking.  The possibilities are endless.  When used in conjunction with more traditional methods of healing like diet and proper exercise, these remedies can and will provide you with remarkable results.

If you’re the eternal skeptic, as many are, ask yourself, “What do I have to lose by trying”?  If you’ve tried everything else, and you’ve reached the point where you wonder if it will ever end, the answer is probably “nothing”.  It might be time to explore options that are medically and scientifically proven, but aren’t always embraced by mainstream medicine.

Anything is possible.  You can heal your back and neck pain without drugs, without surgery, without spending tons of money, and without using every spare minute in your already busy schedule. Remember, you hold the key to your own healing.  All you have to do is unlock the door.

Will you ever be have neck pain and back pain relief?   Well, that all depends on you!

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Lower back pain is a nuisance that can be avoided without living the horror stories you’ve probably already heard about back surgery. Good news — there are some very common, avoidable causes of low back pain — and common mistakes people don’t even realize they make, that can actually hinder the healing process.

That’s right — you can find lower back pain relief … naturally.

Doctors report that 50 percent of people having episodes of lower back pain can find relief within two weeks, and 90 percent of lower back pain can heal within three months – with proper self-healing mechanisms in place. But that won’t happen without a true understanding of lower back pain, how to avoid it and how to allow your body’s natural healing systems to do their job.

That’s not to say that major injury with extensive damage won’t require a doctor’s hand in repair, but even in those situations your body still has to heal itself.

Charles Gaudet, a lifelong athlete and chronic back pain sufferer, has inspired thousands of people with his story of recovery from debilitating back problems. He has spent much of his adult life researching and identifying ways for lower back pain sufferers to heal themselves, take their lives back and live healthy, active and happy. And there are ways to do it effectively, even avoiding the complications, pain and extended recovery associated with surgery.

“One of my most powerful realizations for myself, and perhaps my greatest gift to myself was realizing that I don’t have to live my life in pain,” Gaudet says.

“There are some common mistakes that people make that actually inhibit their healing. Understanding your body’s amazing healing powers and supporting the healing process can yield life-changing benefits even beyond the joys of pain relief.”

RESPOND to lower back pain: Listen to your Body

One of the primary ways to engage the body’s natural healing systems and allow healing to begin is to understand your body’s warning system: the pain itself.

Pain happens for a reason.

Pain in your lower back is your body’s way of telling you something is wrong. It’s a sign that something you’re doing is not working – perhaps that’s a nutritional issue, a postural balance issue or even an emotional issue that’s manifesting itself in the body.

Stay active to relieve lower back pain

Recent studies have shown that prolonged rest for most types of common lower back pain is one of the worst things you can do to find lower back pain relief.

Even  for those that require surgery and-or physical therapy for lower back pain,  recovery will always involve some level of activity at some point. It will be exceedingly rare for a health-care professional to tell you to just lay around and do nothing.

By being too inactive for too long, your lower back muscles will atrophy. That means that by not using them, they get lazy and weak, and they will actually lose their ability to effectively support your body. If there’s an injury involved, even just a minor strain, it will get worse if the surrounding muscles and muscle groups aren’t doing their job to pick up the slack for the strained muscle.

See a qualified professional for recommended back pain exercises.  Likely they will admit that some light stretching, walking and other such low impact exercise (such as swimming) may do you some good.

Lower back pain causes: Understand them

The most common causes for lower back pain are listed below. If you are serious about finding low back pain relief, it’s invaluable to know the causes. 

• Strain from poor posture. Sedentary lifestyles, accidents, injuries, bad habits, etc. cause an imbalance in your body.  With your body out of balance, this puts a strain on your muscles, joints and tendons to keep you upright leading to pain and discomfort.
• Nutritional deficiencies. You’ve got to eat right to properly equip your body’s healing systems and avoid the foods that often are a catalyst to pain. Gaudet’s web site, www.backandneckpainresources.com, is an excellent resource for easy, tasty eating that will help the body heal faster and more effectively.
• Manage stress and anxiety. Lower back pain will manifest and worsen when you carry stress, worry and trauma in your muscles.   More often than not, addressing these issues can result in successful back pain relief even when nothing else has worked in the past.

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