acupuncture?what are your opinions on this remedy for lower back and knee pain. Keep in mind I have mild scoliosis in my lower back and a slight pelvic "twist". or do you have another alternative that you'd reccommend? ( I've been told to start physical therapy as well)
- amembal4444
You may need to undergo physio-therapy since scoliosis will be corrected only by exercises. For knee pain, there are a lot of herbal medicines available. Check if you are having osteo-arthritis, if so you may try some home remedies:
HOME REMEDIES FOR ARTHRITIS
* Vitamin C is a good home remedy for rheumatoid arthritis.
* Bog bean is another remedy. It works as an anti-inflammatory, eating this herb or taking the herb in a supplement form can help in combating arthritis.
* Ginger is also known for its properties in fighting joint pain and stiffness.
* Take two teaspoons of lemon juice and a teaspoon of honey in a cup of warm water twice daily. It is highly effective for the treatment of arthritis.
* Half teaspoon of turmeric powder taken with warm water twice a day is also beneficial in curing arthritis.
* Drinking alfalfa tea twice daily is also helpful for the treatment of arthritis.
* Radish juice mixed with sugar is also helpful to fight with arthritis.
* Drinking 15 grams of fresh bathu juice daily with an empty stomach without adding any salt or sugar to it helps in reducing the symptoms of arthritis.
* A cup of papaya seed tea taken six or seven times daily for two or three weeks gives relief in the joint pains.
* Eat porridge of 2 teaspoonfuls of winter cherry with ghee and molasses with an empty stomach for 15 days.
* A tablespoon of fruit pectin in a small glass of cranberry juice taken every morning gives relief.
* A person suffering from arthritis should eliminate sugar, white flour, macaroni, pie, cake, and sweet drinks from diet.
* A drink consisting of four raw finely sliced beets soaked in a quart of berry wine for one day. Drink one small glass of this liquid before meals, three times a day.
* Dissolve 4 teaspoons of blackstrap molasses in one quart of cranberry juice and drink one glass everyday.
* Two parts pure olive oil and one part kerosene makes a wonderful solution to be applied on the affected joints.
* Add one-tablespoon cod liver oil to the juice of one orange, and drink before going to bed.
* Rubbing the aching joints with hot vinegar before going to bed also gives relief to the pain.
* Mix 2 tablespoons mullein, 3 of granulated slippery elm bark, one of lobelia, 1-teaspoon cayenne. Use boiling water to make paste. Spread on cloth and place on swollen joints.
* Bake one or two egg- plants. Mash and fry in about 2 tablespoons of castor oil. Spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, garlic and salt can be added while frying. Take once daily for two to three months for relief.
* Another herb known as Guggulu is very helpful in curing arthritis. If available, eat half a teaspoon twice a day after meals with warm water. ·Paste of 1 teaspoon red chilies and fresh ginger mixed in half a cup of sesame oil and strain. Gently rub this oil on the affected joints. ·Camphor, wintergreen and cinnamon oils are also beneficial for external application.
* A vegetable-juice fast significantly reduces pain for many patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Carrot juice, celery juice, cabbage juice, or tomato juice can be used
* Application of hot packs and ice packs for 10 minutes also provides relief from joint pains.
* Soak Spiegel seeds in water, make a paste and apply it on the joints for quick relief from pain.
* Omega 3 fatty acids reduce inflammation of joints. Omega-3 fatty acids can be found in salmon, sardines, other oily fish, walnuts, flax, soy, olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
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