HHC Centre A Quick Guide to Back, Neck & Knee Pain Management | Page 8

Management
Back pain will typically improve within a couple of weeks or months. Here are a few things you can
do to manage and alleviate the pain while at it.
 Increase your physical activity
 Carry out simple back exercises and stretches
 Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen to relieve the pain.
 Use hot and cold packs on the painful area to help in the short-term