Sometimes, it’s the little things in your life that are a real headache. But sometimes it’s the biggest and most serious things that cause back pain. Choose an Adirondack recliner chair, a special mattress, creams and more so you can rest easy without costly visits to the doctor or chiropractor.

Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a professionally administered lower back relief remedy, a common practice, though not nearly as everyday as an Adirondack recliner chair. Acupuncture is the ancient Chinese remedy that involves inserting long, thin needles into specific pressure points throughout the body to stimulate natural reactions. The theory is that pain is the result of blocked energy pathways, through which the insertion of these needles releases the blockage. From a scientific point of view, acupuncture is said to stimulate the body’s natural pain relievers, in addition to calming the sympathetic nervous system and releasing positive hormones. In general, studies have shown that acupuncture significantly reduces low back pain over time.

Adirondack recliner chair

An Adirondack recliner chair is beneficial for back problems for a number of reasons. For one thing, it lifts your feet off the ground, which reduces stress on those muscles and promotes blood circulation. This, in turn, reduces the appearance of varicose veins. In addition, it reclines the blood back to circulate even more easily, while releasing pressure along other points, such as the tailbone.

Bed

In addition to upright pieces like the Adirondack recliner chair, there are other pieces of furniture that work the same way to ease discomfort. A foam mattress adds an extra layer of thickness to uncomfortable mattresses. This is good for acute back pain, but it won’t necessarily help for a long period of time. Wedge pillows also go along with specialty bedding. The pillows are made from a strong yet comfortable high-quality foam that supports the length of your back and is easy to clean. There are also disc-shaped pillows that work the same way. The great thing about wedge pillows is that you can use them to lie on a bed or to sit upright in your Adirondack recliner chair.

Capsaicin

Capsaicin cream, along with other special topical creams, can be used in conjunction with regiments including use of the Adirondack recliner, intake of vitamin D, etc. Interestingly, capsaicin is the active ingredient in chili peppers. When the cream is administered directly to the skin, it depletes a neurochemical that transmits pain. The downside to this is that capsaicin is easy to obtain and costs the same or less than other topical pain relievers.

Contraption

Of the many gadgets and gizmos that claim to work, two actually do. First of all, handheld back massagers come in various forms, from the very basic rolling wooden balls to more elaborate, motorized, pulsating and soothing models. Back relief belts, on the other hand, help with back pain in particular. They look like extra wide velcro closure belts into which gel packs are inserted that emit a cooling action.

Vitamin D

Simple, yet effective, vitamin D is one of those needs that many people just don’t get enough of. Lack of vitamin D can cause muscle pain, which will get worse over time. People with digestive disorders, darker skin, and minimal sun exposure are at increased risk for vitamin D deficiency. Fortunately, vitamin D is incredibly common in foods such as fortified milk cereals, small fish, and also in natural sources such as exposure to sunlight.