Relief for Lower Back Pain • Stay active e.g. brisk walk for 30 minutes, do house chores, etc • Exercises to strengthen the abdominal core • Stretch and maintain good posture • Lose extra weight • Apply cold compress • Quit smoking • Take over-the-counter medicines e.g. aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen and acetaminophen • Apply cream and ointments with lidocaine, camphor and menthol • Take Vitamin D or calcium supplements • Use back brace or rolled-up towel