From the Managing Low Back Pain issue of UHN Managing Low Back Pain

7. What Can I Do at Home to Manage Back Pain?

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By Leonaura Rhodes, MD • September 10, 2018

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The easy answer to the question posed in this chapter’s title is: Stay active. Slow and steady wins the race, and the same is true in dealing with low back pain. Take it one step at a time whether you’re eager to get back to the gym or just trying to get through the next […]

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