[Jims5543]

Mydol is an anti-inflamitory and muscle relaxer a well know secret among the body building and construction circles.

I second a "good" chiropractor. Do you have any firefighter friends? Call one and ask who he uses. The best chiropractor in town is usually frequented by firefighters.

Also look into massage therapy as well, it might take a couple of weeks to get the pain back to normal.

A good chiro will x-ray you and send you for a MRI before he starts adjusting you, unless he thinks your condition is not that dire.

I have worked through a few back injuries and a bulging disk with the help of a good chiropractor and Massage therapist.