What is the cure for lower back pain without any side effects?
Patient: my wife is suffering with her lower back  when she has stood doing her jobs around the house she has had lower back trouble in the past but has been ok for some time now is there a recommmended pain killer that has no side effects she is 72 and is not on any hp/t tablets Doctor: Hello, Thanks for your query.The following measures will help with the pain• Lie on a hard bed.• Anti -inflammatory drugs like Tablet Motrin 1 tablet as and when required ( do not repeat a dose before 6 hours) with food will help relieve the pain. • Avoid forward bending.• Correct your posture while sitting• Avoid prolonged sitting • Avoid strenuous activity & lifting heavy weights.• Apply diclofenac gel on the affected area. Warm compresses will also helpI do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.Take care