Known Herbs for Low Back Pain

Low back pain is experienced by many and great numbers are turning to herbs for low back pain as an alternative to other pharmacological medications.   Using herbs for low back pain is often more economic, usually does not involve as many side effects, and does not interact with as many other medications. 

Using Herbs for Low Back Pain 

Luckily, there are many herbs that are used for back pain.  Chinese herbs are most often used as there has been a lot of research done on their effectiveness.  Some of the herbs that you might find that are especially helpful include but are not limited to: 

● Ge Gen Tang: Available in tablet formed and typically used for upper back pain. 

● Cranberry Pills: Used for back pain associated with kidney problems.  This herb is typically used for low back pain, which is associated with kidney infection. 

● Du Huo Ji Shen Wan: This herb is typically used for lower back pain as it increases the blood flow to this region of the body. 

● Gui Fu Di Huang Wan: This herb is used for lower back pain. 

● Glucosamine: Taken for long periods of time, some have found that this is a medication that will ease back pain. 

● Calcium, Vitamin D, and Magnesium are all used to rebuild the bones in the spine.  This is an especially good course of treatment when the pain is caused by a degenerative spine disorder. 

● White willow: A powerful pain reliever that can be used in place of ibuprofen or alongside ibuprofen. 

● Devil’s claw: Used three times a day, this herb is an anti-inflammatory that is especially helpful with lower back pain. 

Before you start taking herbs for lower back pain, you need to be sure that the herbs are safe to take together.  You also need to check and see that the herbs are compatible with any medications that you are currently taking. 

There are many great books on the market that can help you determine which herbs will be most effective for you and which are also safe for you to use together or in conjunction with any prescription medications you are currently taking. 

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