The lower back is a fascinating and intricate part of the body that is home to the colon, intestines, uterus, bladder, prostate, kidney and spine. Pain in any one of these areas can masquerade as a back ache. For example, pain in your colon can feel like lower back pain. Colic, inflammation, and irritation of the colon is a common cause of lower back pain in Ayurveda. Flushing stagnant bowels can relieve this type of pain in your lower back.

Stress tightens the hips and may cause you to change your posture unnaturally. Muscle tension and posture changes can create undue stress in your lower back. The kidney and lower back are also very sensitive to the cold. Catching a chill can cause your back to tense up.

Dehydration and kidney stress can also cause lower back pain. Vata people will experience pain related to kidney stress after eating diuretic foods like parsley, asparagus or celery.

Lower back pain may be referred from other nearby organs, such as the uterus, bladder or urinary tract. Mid back pain may be kidney related. Finally, lower back injury can cause back pain.

Disclaimer: Conditions such as 'Pain lower back' that cause tissue changes could be serious and should be checked by a medical doctor.

DIET REMEDIES FOR 'PAIN LOWER BACK'

Spices

Cinnamon

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Cloves

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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Hing (Asafoetida)

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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Salt (Mineral Salt)

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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Turmeric

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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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Fruits

Lime

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IT FEELS BETTER IT FEELS WORSE IT FEELS THE SAME
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HERBS & PRODUCTS FOR 'PAIN LOWER BACK'

AVOID DIETS, LIFESTYLES & HERBS THAT AGGRAVATE THESE EFFECTS

Symptoms Tell A Story

The first step to healing is learning patterns from your symptoms. Symptoms are clues that reveal underlying imbalances. Symptoms show you where your body is weakened. Ultimately, all disease has a root in tissues too weak to defend itself. Ayurveda describes these patterns of weakness using doshas & qualities. If you notice a quality or dosha appears next to many of your symptoms, it helps you establish a pattern that may be systemic.

V = VATA, P = PITTA, K = KAPHA

GUNA	FOODS TO AVOID	DO YOU HAVE THIS IMBALANCE?
COLD ABOUT COLD GUNA Cold refers to anything that reduces body temperature, metabolism, and blood flow. LEARN MORE ABOUT COLD	AVOID COLD FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE PAIN LOWER BACK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you have an imbalance of 'Cold' guna.
DIFFICULT ABOUT DIFFICULT GUNA Difficult refers to anything that is difficult to digest, or takes a long time to digest. LEARN MORE ABOUT DIFFICULT	AVOID DIFFICULT FOODS THAT MAY AGGRAVATE PAIN LOWER BACK	FIND OUT Status Unknown Take these quizzes to find out if you need to decrease Difficult to digest foods.

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SEE A DIET WHICH REMOVES THESE CAUSES

ADDRESS ISSUES IN STAGE OF DISEASE 3

If you have symptoms in this category it means that your imbalances are becoming stronger and weakening your body's resistance. Most people have a weakness in one or more organs. These areas of weakness are the 'weak link in the chain.' They are first to succumb when an imbalance reaches a tipping point. Repairing imbalances in this category often represent your last opportunity to prevent disease. At any moment, these imbalances could overwhelm weakened tissue and develop into a disease. You may feel pain or discomfort in the weakened area. At this stage you will need to support the weakened tissue with specialized foods and herbs for the weakened tissue.

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About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda. His approach to Ayurveda exudes a certain ease, which many find enjoyable and insightful. His online course Balance Your Ayurvedic Diet in a Week provides tools for gracefully healing with Ayurveda to thousands. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda , which specializes in digestive tract pathology & Ayurvedic nutrition. John and his wife Natalie recently published Explore Your Hunger: A Guide to Hunger, Appetite & Food.

John's interest in Ayurveda and digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, including his public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well.

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