I was listening randomly to AM stations today while driving and actually listened to one of the programs in which a doctor was talking about what can be done to cure back pain. So here is what he said: Lose some weight. Exercise, but nothing that is strenuous to your back. (a friend of mine who is a physical therapist said that sit-ups are actual harmful to your spine). Eat: Papaya, Pineapple, Glucosomine tablets with MSM. Also, take multi-vitamins. Hope this helps.