 [ Symptoms ] my doctor prescribed a statin for high cholesterol but i am afraid of side effects can exercise help lower my levels [ Disease ] i feel that you should be medically diagnosed first a chiropractic assessment is not sufficient before any home treatment of back pain that has lasted a month it would be wise for you to see a back specialist md and have some diagnostic tests first there are plenty of exercises and stretching regimes but getting a definitive diagnosis is the most important thing first