Risks and uncertainties of painkillers for treating low back pain
A new study warns against the use of analgesics like paracetamol, ibuprofen, and codeine for treating acute non-specific low back pain due to their potential to increase the risk of adverse side effects. The study found that these medicines might have a small impact but it is not clinically meaningful. Health experts suggest physical activity as the key to reduce the pain, as sitting for too long and being sedentary makes the muscles around the spine weak and thus it loses its grip.