Depression is a treatable illness, however, and if you suspect it as an element in your back pain, consider psychological counseling. None of these has been proven effective. If you know from experience that ice, heat, or a massage will provide relief, or you want to try them out, fine. But don't let your doctor put you in traction for back pain. Prescription pain medication should not be used for more than a defined period, usually a week.
Some people find that it provides relief.
However, acupuncture is hard to study scientifically. Chiropractic may be worth trying, but the problem is that spinal manipulation does not appear to be any more effective than medical treatments at the other end of the spectrum. A study from the North Carolina Back Pain Project in 1995 found that the benefits from treatment provided by primary-care physicians, chiropractors, or orthopedic surgeons were about equal. All three groups fared about the same. If you are overweight, try to lose weight.