Sorry to hear about the pain. I have chronic pain from osteoarthritis and have tried various methods. I have found that yoga, tens machine helps, but the best one has been eating chicken feet. Yes I know it sounds crazy but there you go.

You need to see a Neurologist. I suspect you'd do well with ablation.

They sever the painful nerves, Repeated every few months because nerves will work around the cutting. Done with medication or radiofrequency - see this link: [spine-health.com]

Do you have a pain management doc? I'd recommend looking into a rhizotomy.

In 1997 I broke my left hand and left pelvis, 2008 I compression fractured my L1 vertebrae, in 2011 I broke my L5, L3, L2, L1 and T12 vertebrae and my lower left pelvis plus more injuries. Tried the narcotics, caused more problems than was worth. They did the steroid injections a few different times (multiple each time), facet ablations ect and still not helping. I am too young for fusions ect so now I just live with it until I am. A friend has had 3 neck surgeries and says smoking weed is far better than the meds, I have never liked it, well my body doesn’t so don’t know about that direction.

I just had the second steroid injection of an "up to 3" series done yesterday. The treatment fixed my back/neck/shoulder for two years last time. I'm confident 2 will do me again.
Have you returned to your pain management doc for a followup?

Headed to fusion surgery in July--I feel your pain...hang in there!

I hearya, I have lumbar scoliosis and it's getting painful. Nothing OTC works and I don't want opiates. I'm trying physical therapy, next. If that works, I'll let folks know.

I've been suffering pain since a back operation, it radiates to my left foot, the smallest three toes. It's like they are chopped off, sometimes, but there is nothing wrong with my foot. I've been to six pain specialists; they have nothing effective to control the pain. Ibuprofen helps a little, but being careful with my back and meditation are my mainstay. Good luck with yours.

I would not trust any such treatment. I had back pain for 14 years. It rook a laminectomy or removal of a disc to end the pain -- and it worked. I have been largely free of back pain for over 35 years.

If you find anything please let me know, because nothing outside of oxycodone and duexis and diclofenac gel has done anything for me.

medical cannabis Aaron-does NM have it?

I can't comment on your specific case, damage to nerves and spine etc. Speaking generally, start with eating a low inflamation diet, exercise (work with an expert who understands back pain) and if you have excess weight, lose it. There are countless studies than demonstrate the efficacy of this approach versus surgery and drugs.

Kratom. Much success, although I suggest everyone do their own research. I joined a few FB groups before taking the jump. I am on my 4th surgery in two years. Back surgery (lower),. 2 disc fusions and repair of a massive rotator cuff surgery.
I have my life back thanks to Kratom

Weed is my standby. Edibles can be better than smoking for pain. Try CBD oil if you can’t or won’t smoke or have concerns about legality.

Alternating between heat and cold helps. Heating/vibrating pad to lean back on, shock your back with cold water for as long as you can stand it at the beginning and end of your hot shower. Depending on your ability and range of motion a yoga regimen might help. Yen yoga is very relaxing, it’s all about lying back in certain positions and letting gravity do the work. Tibetan yoga is the fastest way to strengthen the back, 7 positions and only the last couple are sorta challenging. Don’t push yourself past where you’re comfortable and consult a doctor before trying any challenging exercises though. Worth lookin into.

I don't know brother... some people claim overwhelming results... good luck...

Yes. I have Degenerative Joint Disease and a bulging disc in my back. Yoga, swimming and occasional acupuncture is quite helpful. Also, take tumeric with curcumin and glucosamine with chondroitin. Also, CBD oil helps.

Have you tried medicinal marijuanna? I have many friends that say it is the only thing that relieves their pain! The proper stuff does not get you high but the street stuff acording to some users doesn't really get rid of the pain but you don't care any more!lmao