0_Apprentice
Man, my back is constantly hurting. Having chronic back pain really puts a damper on everything. 
1_Wizard
From time to time I will get back pain. Usually after I've been doing some heavy lifting. It's usually a dull ache in my lower back.
0_Apprentice
Yes, lower back pain is the most common type of back pain. I have pain there also. I believe bad posture can make it worse too. 
1_Wizard
 My symptoms for low back pain usually improve within a few weeks if I take it easy. They say 40-90% of people are better by six weeks.
0_Apprentice
Those are good odds. I'll keep my fingers crossed that I'm better by six weeks. Do you recommend back stretches or anything like that?
1_Wizard
 A friend of mine who has chronic pain typically goes to a chiropractor who specializes in treatment of mechanical disorders of the skeletal system. They manipulate his spine.
0_Apprentice
Wow. That sounds pretty intense but I'm sure it must improve his symptoms. Have you been to a chiropractor for back pain services?
1_Wizard
No I won't go. I feel that a chiropractor is at odds with mainstream medicine. Many doctors feel that it's pseudoscientific and not based on sound science.
0_Apprentice
That's a good point. It's risky to put a body part as important as your spine in the hands of someone you're not too sure is qualified to tweak with it. Could come out worse than when you went in. 
1_Wizard
I am not a big fan of any alternative therapies. They are not a part of medicine and science-based healthcare practices. I will go to my Doctor, who has a medical degree.