Some people choose to cover up the pain instead of correcting the cause. The nerve-rich facet joints on the back side of each spinal bone are a common cause of back pain. The disc between spinal bones can be a source of back pain, too. Once you know the cause, you have several choices. One approach is bed rest.
Physical therapy is another option.
The most drastic measure is surgery. A spinal fusion cuts out the disc tissue and immobilizes the joint. While there may be times when surgery makes sense, its expensive, risky and more that half of all back surgeries fail. More and more people are choosing chiropractic care first. Specific chiropractic adjustments can help improve spinal function.