There are some over-the-counter products and self-care measures that you can try to treat back pain.
AT HOME REMEDIES
Rest your back
- When lying on your bed, sleep on your side with a pillow placed between your knees or sleep on your back with a pillow placed under your knees to reduce the pressure placed on your back.
Participate in aerobic exercises to increase your flexibility and strengthen your back muscles.
Get a massage to loosen your back muscles and relieve pain.
Get physical therapy to strengthen your back muscles and improve your posture.
Get acupuncture to relieve pain.
Get a back brace to protect your back from further injury.
OVER-THE-COUNTER PRODUCTS
Acetaminophen
- Acetaminophen help reduce pain.
- Examples include: Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
NSAIDS or Non-steroidal Inflammatory Drugs
- NSAIDS reduce pain and inflammation.
- Examples of NSAID include Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and Naproxen (Aleve).
Topical pain relievers
- Topical pain relievers can be applied to the skin to reduce pain.
- Ingredients found in topical pain relievers include: Hydrocortisone, Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil), Camphor, Menthol (Peppermint Oil), Methyl Nicotinate, Capsaicin (Red Chili Peppers), and Trolamine Salicylate.
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