Inversion tables are ok and so are zero gravity chairs for relief.But deep breathing exercise along with stretching the muscles involved with the pain issue is important as far as maintaining back strength goes.Lying flat on your backside should remove all stressors which will give you relief and give you time to contemplate how you came to this impass.Healing Back Pain Naturally,by Dr.Art Brownstein,M.D. is a very good book for those interested in making PEACE with there acheing back.Chomomile tea with a few drops of kava kava is a good muscle relaxer.