I have had terrible back pains over the past few months but it is only when I am sitting down when I feel them. There are so many great things out there to help with pains. And if you have joint pains then there are great joint supplements out there that can really help you out. I believe that you can get a lot of the nutrients you need if you eat healthy but sometimes you do need a little more to help with your common ailments. Just be sure to always read up on the labels of the supplements that you get.