Dr.Barry Triestman D.C.
Use non drug therapies first before drugs according to according the American College of Physicians

Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline From the American College of Physicians. Use therapies like chiropractic, massage(active release techniques), rehabilitation, accupunture, tia chi, heat, before using pharmaceuticals. Due to the benefit vs. risks.