A huge part of the population is suffering from a lot of different aches and pains. Probably one of the most famous would be the problems with back pains.

And your best solution for this agonizing would not necessarily be to go to the hospital, but rather, you can make use of simple home remedies to help alleviate the pain.

Move. Although having back aches will instantly make you want to rest and lie down in bed until the pain goes away, a more ideal thing that you should do is to stay active and only lie down when you are tired. But of course, this is only applicable if you are not suffering back aches due to trauma or serious injuries.

This is a great solution for minor back aches. If the cause of your pains are sore muscles, the more you move around, the faster it will be solved.

And when you have to lie down at the end of the day, make it a point to lie down flat with your back in a neutral position. This is to ensure that your back will not be strained any more than it already is. Avoid lying face down. This position creates a curvature of your spine that will not do anything good to a painful back.

Cold compress. Immediately after you have experienced pain in your back, it is helpful if you can apply a cold compress at the area. This can help relieve the pains caused if there is inflammation in the area.

You can have a prescribed ice pack. But, you can also make use of ice wrapped in plastic and cloth. Just make sure that you keep the area cold but as dry as possible.

You can use the pack intermittently by applying it for 10 to 15 minutes then have breaks in between applications to enable your skin to be relieved of the cold. This can serve as your first remedies while you are rushing to the nearest emergency clinic when the situation is serious. Or, this can only be a home remedy for pains that you are having with your back.

Warm remedy. Previously, you were told that you can use ice compress if the pain has just occurred. You can continue doing this until 24 hours that the pain has been present. After that, the next solution that you are going to have is to use warm compress. The warmth will allow proper circulation in the area. Any swollen parts can also be relieved.

But be careful about the temperature of the compress. You can use a hot water bag for this. And before you apply it to the area, you can first test how warm the compress is by touching it with your hands. Make sure that it's not too hot for you. As long as there is a small amount of warmth, that would be enough to provide relief to your aching back.

Or, you can simple take a warm shower. That would be enough to offer some relief.

Relax. Strained muscles can be the cause of the pains. Take some time off you're your much-needed sleep. Or for more potent relaxation strategies, you can get a massage.