Home remedy – Fango pack for lumbago

02.02.2009 1 minute read From Editorial team

One awkward movement and it shoots through your back like lightning. A lumbago is very painful. To alleviate the pain a little beforehand, you can try a fango pack.

Home remedy – Fango pack for lumbago

Fango packs can be bought at the pharmacy or on . Prepare as described on the package (usually it has to be heated in the oven) and then place it on the painful area. It is best to wrap it with a cloth so that it is fixed and then let it take effect for about 30 minutes.AmazonThe word 'fango' is Italian and means something like mud. Fango has a high mineral content and has a muscle-relaxing effect, releases blockages such as with a lumbago and relieves pain.

Posted on: 02.02.2009

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Behind meinhaushalt.at is Sabine Ostheimer. She collects practical household tips here – preferably using natural home remedies instead of pure chemicals –, money-saving ideas for everyday life and tried-and-true tricks from grandma's time. As a twin mom she also writes honestly and without a filter about family life; baking and seasonal table decoration are among her favorite topics. More about the site

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