Paracetamol ineffective against lower back pain, reveals study GPs should reconsider advising patients to take paracetamol as the first-line treatment for lower back pain, after research that suggests its effects are 'no better than a placebo'. by David Millett Sign in to continue Sign In Email address Password Stay signed in Trouble signing in? Reset password: Click here Need help? Email us Register FREE Limited free articles a month Free email bulletins Register Now Register Now Take a 30-day trial Join MIMS now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Join GPOnline now and pay nothing for the first 30 days Sign Up Sign Up