Pains and aches in the back, often the lower portion. Backaches may be the result of many causes, some physical such as poor posture, imperceptible differences in the length of the two legs, improper footwear, poor walking habits, infection in other parts of the body, disorders of the vertebral column, muscle injury, poor lifting habits, slouched sitting, soft mattress, osteoporosis, etc. Others may be psychological, such as deep-seated emotional or stress-related problems.
Diet:
Avoid animal protein that many cause high uric acid levels.
Nutrients:
Multiform calcium, magnesium, zinc, silica, vitamins A, E, B12, glucosamine sulfate, sea minerals.
Herbs:
Horsetail, devil's claw, slippery elm.