Home Care for the back

While some may need the help of a physician or PT, many can treat themselves with gentle and consistant activities as well as OTC medications.

"The good news is that there are a number of very easy strategies that help with back pain," Nelson says.

Rest, over-the-counter muscle relaxers, pain pills and anti-inflammatories can treat back soreness that lasts a few days.

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