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.