Joint Pain

What remedies do you use to ease back arthritis pain?

I have a few messed up disks, one at my lower neck and one at my lower back. It bothers me mostly when I try to sleep. Any idea's to help?

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1. lose wt if over. a good exercise ,swimming program prescribed by a physical therapist...not joe Gym guy. NSAIDS, and occas. pain pills for severe break through pain. I sleep on select comfort bed..and it is great. http://www.carpal-tunnel-symptoms.com
2. Please get you a Flax seed pillow, they are smaller than a regular pillow, they can be microwaved or put into the freezer for a cold pack. When my back starts hurting i get my pillow and microwave it for 2 minutes and when i lay down i place it where the pain is, oh soo nice, this even works for cold feet when you go to bed, put it down by your feet. You may have to go to a health food store to find the pillow, if you cannot find one, you can make your own just fill a cloth bag with about a medium bag of uncooked rice. Fasten up the end. Dont wet it however.