[john70t]

Acupuncture, hydration, eating less intestinal glue, exercise ball, and watching t.v. laying on the floor with the knees bent(pushing the lower back flat) were all beneficial for me.

Something to consider:
If you have a bad foot/ankle/knee/hip..muscles on one side of the leg will tighten to compensate, which throws off normal posture, gait, and balance.
The upper body will lean to counter-balance which results in completely bad form.

Original problem was something else.
End result is a bad back.

Recognize when things aren't right before the pain starts:
Pain and sensation mean that the nerves are working right and are reminding you to be responsible.
Dullness is the danger.