Hi Laura, welcome.

There's a pretty good Spinal Disorders & Back Pain forum here, archives of questions, answers, and opinions going back seven years or so... No need to be shy—jump in when you're ready.

I've got lumbar issues myself—bone on bone—been through the mill, and going for a re-evaluation soon, so no stranger to some of what you're going through.

You're not alone; we're all here to help each other.

Doc