In the end, 85% of lower back pain sufferers cannot be given an accurate diagnosis. Back strain or lumbar sprain may sound good, but they are vague.

In a study that looked at patients who went to their doctor within three days of feeling pain, 90% felt better within two to seven weeks. No surgery. Here is an interesting look at spinal decompression which would help to heal faster.

You can do this by hanging off the end of a table with someone holding your legs down. No need for fancy equipment, just use gravity to increase the spaces between the vertebrae.