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Originally Posted by MRM
I've had very similar back pain. After trying everything I can say you should go to a registered physical therapist who does some hands-on modalities. I do believe that some muscle massage or stretching helps immensely when your muscles get all knotted up and start spasming. But long term relief only comes when you've strengthened the muscles that are being overworked and get the strong and weak parts of your body working in tune again.
PT is tough and being diligent to do the exercises sucks, but if you do you will see extraordinary results in about two weeks. And if you stop doing your exercises you'll see the (negative) results even faster! But once you get fixed back up you should be good for a long time with just some basic exercises and stretching and a bit more body position/posture awareness.
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Yes, PT works. Get PT and they will provide some special exercises to tone the important back supporting muscles that don't get normally worked. I've been through this about 3 times and it works. The reason it reoccurs is I don't do the exercises as I should. PT is paid for by Medicare. You might get 6-9 visits or so.