Get real relief from back pain. Strengthen your back with regular exercise and good nutrition. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:
Practice good workplace and lifestyle habits, such as lifting and standing properly; learn proper exercises to reduce back pain from a qualified instructor
Try an enzyme preparation
Take 4 to 8 tablets a day of proteolytic enzymes containing trypsin, chymotrypsin, and/or bromelain to control inflammation
Try B vitamins
Take vitamins B1 (150 mg a day), B6 (150 mg a day), and B12 (250 mcg a day) so you need less anti-inflammatory medication, and to help you prevent relapses of back pain
Consider seeing a chiropractor
A qualified practitioner may be able to help correct spinal problems that contribute to back pain and disability
Get a checkup
See your healthcare provider to make sure your symptoms are not related to a medical problem
Quit smoking
Smokers suffer more from back pain, probably due to reduced nutrition to spinal discs
These recommendations are not comprehensive and are not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Continue reading the full low back pain article for more in-depth, fully-referenced information on medicines, vitamins, herbs, and dietary and lifestyle changes that may be helpful.
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