15 Ways to Prevent and Relieve Back Pain

"In general, people who exercise regularly have less back pain than those who don't," says Dr. Mazanec. But bingeing on exercise over the weekend—to make up for everything you missed during the week—can backfire because your muscles aren't primed for the activity. Ideally, you should go on a power walk daily. It's the best prescription for a strong, problem-resistant spine.