Gosh,I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I read a good book about back pain but I can't remember the author or the title. The basic premise was that the issue cannot be resolved with any one approach. They suggest things like meditation, healthy lifestyle, exercise, and other stuff I can't remember. They did address the role of pain killers, muscle relaxers and surgical options. Anyway, the point was that back pain is a complicated and painful issue. Hang in there Lou.
