Treatment of Back pain

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Currently recommended treatment for lower back pain is:

use of over-the-counter painkillers;
use of anti-inflammatory drugs and stronger painkillers (consult your pharmacist or GP first);
continue with normal activities wherever possible;
treatment by a qualified osteopath, chiropractor, physiotherapist, or acupuncturist may help, although studies have shown that advice to keep active may be just as helpful as a course of physiotherapy for mild pain;
continue to work, or returning as soon as possible;
bed rest for no longer than two days, any more will be counter productive;
exercises to strengthen the muscles and improve posture;
apply cold (bag of frozen peas wrapped in a tea towel) to reduce the initial inflammation;
apply heat (heating pad or hot shower) after a few days to ease muscular pain;
ultrasound may help reduce inflammation.
you may find that the Alexander technique helps. The Alexander Technique is a method that works to change movement habits in your everyday activities. It helps to make you aware of balance, posture and co-ordination and aims to help you to relearn the correct way to hold and to move your body and release unnecessary muscular tension. You should always see you GP first as there are many possible causes of your back pain. Alexander teachers do not make medical diagnoses.

In rare serious cases surgery such as microdiscectomy, which involves the repair of a protruding or ruptured disc, may be suggested.