back pain

I lead a sedentary lifestyle (I am a copywriter), and because of this I have constant terrible back pain. Not long ago, I was at my doctor; he advised me to stop at work once an hour and do exercises. But another doctor (not my) also said that I need to get a bed pad for back pain. I will do the...

I suffer from terrible back pain, especially in the morning. My doctor advised to do some exercises and buy a bed pad for back pain. He says it has an anatomical shape and repeats the natural curve of the spine. Is it enough or is medical exam required? Is it really effective or is it a waste of...