In our culture, we spend a vast majority of our time sitting down so it is becoming an increasing necessity to relieve back pain. We spend hours commuting to and from work and then hours sitting at a desk working. The computer has us glued to the screen and then we top it off by sitting some more to watch television. Eventually we go to bed and wake up the following morning with our backs still aching.That is usually when it is decided to relieve back pain. Many solutions are available such as expensive physical therapy and chiropractors. Or there is surgery and harsh medicines with chemicals that may be harmful. This all may be unnecessary and may cause more harm than good. Especially with prescriptions that are given to fight pain, is this true. They have harmful side effects and can possibly cause addiction which is a whole other can of worms. If you wish to avoid all that, then there are more natural solutions that will relieve back pain. There is a pain relieving cream with a natural ingredient called Capsaicin that you may want to try. Capsaicin is found in chili peppers and is the ingredient that makes them so hot. The heat from the Capsaicin will bring you comfort from your pain. It may sting a little but that is natural and just shows that it is working. Most drug stores carry the cream for a decent price. Look for concentration levels of 0.025%. Another way to relieve back pain is by using ice packs and heating packs. Most people probably use a heating pad but may forget that they can use an ice pack. The heating pad is much more comfortable than an ice pack, however the ice pack will reduce inflammation and swelling. If you are suffering from a recent injury, you can use an ice pack for about 10 minutes each hour for day one and then 3 times a day for the next couple of days. You should then switch to heat in order to relax muscles that might be tight and this will relieve back pain.If you use heat too early the inflammation and swelling may be come worse. An exercise ball could be purchased and it will help relieve back pain. Use the ball as a chair and it can help with your posture and give a platform in which you can do stretches and exercise. One exercise that you can do with the ball to relieve back pain is to face the ball and drape yourself over it. Wrap your body around the ball with your knees and your feet placed on the floor. Shrug your shoulders as you are draped over the ball. When you try to relieve back pain naturally you may be able to avoid expensive or invasive treatments.