Dealing With Lower Back Pain

Suggestions to help ease the discomfort
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers this list of potential remedies to help ease the discomfort:

1) Hot or cold therapy.
2) Exercises to help relieve muscle spasms and strengthen the muscles.
3) A brace worn around the lower back to provide support and stability.
4) Chiropractic therapy. (manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues; treatment also includes exercises and health and lifestyle counseling)
5) Traction.