Instead of going for a pricy replacement mattress that might cost hundreds of dollars, a lot of back pain sufferers find that a cheaper, temporary solution of buying an air mattress is more viable. Air mattresses are like sleeping on clouds, and while they're not designed to hold up to permanent sleeping, they will hold you for a few nights until your back feels better.

Treat yourself. Buy a new pillow, not for your head, but for your knees. One of the best ways to relieve lower back…