7 Back Pain Conditions That Mainly Affect Women
There are a number of back pain and related conditions that women are more susceptible to developing. Moreover, for women, back pain is more likely to become chronic over time.
Consuming certain foods in your evening meal may help increase the level of tryptophan in your body.
Carbohydrates with a high glycemic index, such as rice.
Fruits, such as cherries and blueberries.
Whole foods, such as milk, fatty fish, and shellfish.
Also, consider abstaining from foods and drinks that may adversely affect your sleep, such as coffee, tea, and chocolates. These foods contain caffeine and theobromine that may disrupt your sleep cycle.
Yoga is a mind-body therapy and through the physical poses, rhythmic breathing, and meditation, yoga may help relieve chronic back pain and improve sleep.
When you walk, your core body temperature increases. This temperature then begins to drop due to the heat dissipation mechanisms of the body (such as increased blood flow to the skin). The resulting lower body temperature then helps trigger your sleep cycle. Walking may also reduce anxiety, promoting better sleep.
Slow, rhythmic breathing has calming mind-body effects and may help alleviate pain and stress, promoting sleep. Research indicates that taking slow and deep breaths before bedtime can help you get to sleep faster and fall back asleep in case you wake up during the night.
Several sleep-enhancing preparations are available over the counter to help promote better sleep.
Herbal preparations: Valerian capsules and chamomile tea
Fruit extracts: Cherry juice or capsules of tart cherry extract
Micronutrient supplements: Zinc and/or magnesium
Synthetic preparations: Melatonin capsules or tablets
These supplements may help improve the onset, duration, and quality of sleep in some people.
