Treatment options for lower back pain
Rest your lower back to counter the pain
1. Rest
Treat lower back pain with a hot or cold compress
2. Heat or ice
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are a noninvasive treatment option for back pain.
OTC pain relievers
Your doctor might prescribe stronger medications to relieve chronic lower back pain that isn’t helped by OTC options
Prescription medications
Exercise may be the last thing on your mind when your back hurts
Exercise
If your back pain doesn’t respond to conventional treatments, you may need to consider alternative options
Traction, ultrasound, and TENS
Alternative medicine
Alternative medicine for lower back pain includes the use of chiropractic care and acupuncture
Alternative medicine
Relatively few people require surgery for chronic, severe back pain
Surgery
Treatment options for lower back pain