I suffered with lower back problems for years, all while going through multiple versions of physical therapy. No fault to any of the docs, but it didnt work for me. Probably because I'm too hard headed to do it correctly and not get involved in activities that exacerbate the original problem. At the point when I could sleep, sit, drive a car, or walk properly I was convinced to see a pain management doc. I had pretty much resigned myself to being a drugged out invalid for my remaining days. He injected my spine with some concoction and it was like a miracle. I walked out of his office after the first visit feeling 10 years younger and fit to do pretty much anything. Had the injections every few months for a few years when the pain would return but havent had one in 5 years now. The injections were almost unbearably painful but did their job. Chronic pain is a killer as it affects your overall quality of life and mobility which tends to lead to other issues. To those of you who suffer my heart felt sympathies. Growing old ain't for pu$$ys