For back pain have you tried
heat or ice? I prefered the ice,my therapist thought I was nuts but the
heat caused the pain to get worse. I am trying to think back to everything I did in the beginning to really pain meds,and therapy(excercises),and keeping open communication with your dr. And it is important to tell your dr of anything you think is diffeent in pain,muscle spasms,numbness...just any changes in how you feel. Good Luck. :) I think your headed in the right direction.