You Will Hate This Reply, But It Came From My Back Doctor, And It Really Works. Do Mild Crunches ... It Strengthens The Abdominal Muscles And Thus Takes Alot Of The Strain And Work Off The Back. Also Lay On Your Back, And Bend Up Your Knees, Then Roll Just Your Legs To One Side And Then The Other, Keeping Your Back On The Flat Surface. It Feels Wonderful. I Have To Do Both Before I Get Up In The Morning And I Swear By It. I Think Back Pain Is The Worst! Good Luck. Joan