How is back pain treated?

How is back pain treated?

The cause of your back pain determines the treatment. For your back pain you may feel better with:

• Cold packs and/or heating pads.
• Stretching exercises.
• Massages.
• Surgery.
• Antibiotics.
• Cortisone.
• Traction.
• Physical therapy.
• Other over-the-counter and prescribed muscle relaxants, steroids and pain medications.
• Exercise — specifically strengthening exercises.
• Chiropractic care.
• Acupuncture.