Dealing with back pain

Back pain is usually short-lived and most people will see a huge improvement in their back by doing the following:

• Taking regular, over the counter pain relief, to allow you to move normally. Consult your pharmacist for help if needed.
• Continuing with your day-to-day life as much as possible.
• Exercising as much as your symptoms enable.

If you are not starting to get better in 1 week, or your pain is severe see your GP or physiotherapist. Remember pain does not mean you are damaging your back, it will hurt as you move back to health.

There is more information in our patient information leaflet, which you can access by clicking on the link to the right.