Backaches are one of the most common problems we face nowadays, and this can be closely attributed to our work culture. For people working hard in the concrete jungle, work often demands that they be seated at their desks for hours at a stretch; the irony being that they rarely ever get time to stretch those back muscles.

That's why we put together a list of 7 homemade remedies to get rid of backaches...

Bathe Like The Gods, In Eucalyptus Oil...

Add a few drops of eucalyptus oil in a bathtub filled with lukewarm water. Taking a bath in this water will not only cure you of your backache but also help with all kinds of body pain! It also works as a great stress buster. Try it!

The Ol' Hot-Water Bag

Try this trick when you spend hours just lazing around the house. Place a hot-water bag on the portion of your back that needs relief. You may use a cushion to give it added support. Just make sure the water isn't too hot and reheat the water every 20-30 minutes for best results.

Camphor, Coconuts And One Hell Of A Massage!

This one sounds a bit quirky, but in reality does wonders for your back. Mix some camphor in coconut oil and bring it to a boil for about 5 minutes. When the camphor dissolves completely, cool down the mixture and store it in a bottle. Ask a friend or family member to give you a back massage with this oil at least twice a week, before going to bed. You should feel the difference in a couple of weeks.

Go To MOM for help (Mustard Oil Massage)

Simply get someone to massage your back with a generous amount of mustard oil. Leave it on for at least an hour before you head for a shower. Also make sure that you take a hot water shower for best results.

Ginger as a preventive measure

Finally, you can try adding ginger while brewing your tea. It helps lower your chances of encountering backaches. To some extent, it may even help curb backaches.

Herbal oils are the way to go

You can visit a chemist and ask for herbal oils that help with backaches. They have many different variants to offer, and you may even try Ayurvedic balms that work wonders when it comes to healing a sore back.

Rice + Sock + Microwave = Backache Gone!

Fill a sock with uncooked rice grains and tie of the open end. Heat this in a microwave for about 3-5 minutes an place this contraption on your back. You will be pleased with the results and you can bid goodbye to that annoying backache.

Do give these simple home remedies a try. We're sure you'll be free of your backache in no time!