Braces or Corsets Braces and corsets support your back and keep you from moving it too much. They do what strong back muscles do, but they won't make your back stronger. This can be helpful for some people in the first month of low back symptoms. Check with your doctor about spinal manipulations. You may need a referral from your doctor to see a professional who does this form of treatment.
More Tips Try some mild stretching exercises.
Don't sit in one place longer than you need to. Sleep on a firm mattress. Never sleep on your stomach. Sleep on your back or side, with your knees bent. Tobacco-related disease is Oklahoma's leading preventable cause of death, causing the premature deaths of an estimated 6,000 Oklahomans each year.