How to stop or lessen chronic back pain without pills?

Exercise: Aerobic exercise (such as walking, water exercise, cycling) on a regular basis (30 minutes 3 times a week) can lessen chronic back pain. Stretching and strengthening the "core" muscles (back and tummy) can also help. Applying heat and cold can also be tried.

PT: Try physical therapy, chiropractics, acupuncture, pilates etc. Pain management.

Exercise: There are many studies on the subject of lower back pain. The majority suggest the best method of controlling chronic lower back pain is exercise to create core strength and loose weight. I also suggest daily stretching and core strength exercises. You can find these exercises at: http://harvardneurosurgeon.Com/pt2.Html.

Find out the cause: The best answer is to determine the exact cause of the pain and have it treated. To do this, you have to go to an experienced pain specialist. If this is not possible, try doing yoga or pilates combined with gentle aerobic exercise.