Symptom·Pain·Reviewed May 30, 2026
Supplements for Lower back pain.
When lower back pain is the complaint, these are the supplements most often associated with it in the NutriStack library, ranked by how directly each one targets it and by the strength of the evidence.
Ranked by relevance, top first.
Relevance reflects how directly each supplement targets this symptom in the NutriStack map. Evidence is the supplement’s own rating. Open any name for the full profile.
- 01Turmeric/CurcuminModerate76% match
Curcumin inhibits inflammatory signaling (NF-kB, COX-2), which may reduce pain in inflammatory and osteoarthritic back conditions.
SuggestedCurcumin phytosome (Meriva) - 02BoswelliaModerate70% match
Boswellic acids inhibit 5-lipoxygenase and leukotriene synthesis, with moderate evidence for reducing joint and spinal inflammatory pain.
SuggestedBoswellia serrata standardized to AKBA - 03Vitamin D3Limited64% match
Vitamin D supports musculoskeletal and bone health, and deficiency is associated with greater chronic low back pain in observational studies.
SuggestedVitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) - 04Magnesium GlycinateLimited62% match
Magnesium supports muscle relaxation and NMDA-receptor modulation, which may relieve muscular contributions to and central sensitization of chronic back pain.
SuggestedMagnesium glycinate - 05Fish OilLimited58% match
Omega-3 fatty acids shift eicosanoid balance toward anti-inflammatory mediators, which may modestly reduce musculoskeletal pain.
SuggestedHigh-EPA fish oil - 06MSMLimited55% match
MSM is a sulfur donor with antioxidant and mild anti-inflammatory activity that may reduce joint pain, with limited spine-specific data.
SuggestedMethylsulfonylmethane (OptiMSM)
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