A new meta-analysis found that out of 56 noninvasive treatments, drugs like Advil and Aleve were most effective at relieving acute low-back pain. Learn more the study findings, and other treatment options,

Low back pain is one of the most common medical complaints in the world. Globally, over 600 million people suffer from it. That means at any given moment, millions of people are searching for relief—visiting doctors,

In a new study, just one in 10 treatments were effective for non-specific low back pain. Experts explain the finding and share how to get relief.

Pooled data analysis shows that pain relief is only marginally better than placebo. A pooled analysis of existing research, published in BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine, suggests that only about 1 in 10 commonly used non-surgical and non-invasive treatments for lower back pain are actually effective.