I am sorry you are having such issues with your back. In my opinion, working hard labor, may be out of the picture for awhile. When you have constant swelling, it does squeeze the spinal cord. You need to heal before you engage in work that stresses your back. Your back is already injured. My son is an OPT. This is good to do to ease the ache. What other therapy has helped you up to this point? Try acupuncture, it does help. I have been doing this over the last few months, and am surprised. I also do PT in my home at every opportunity.

Has your doctor recommended anything else to you? Neuro talk will be here to help you.. ginnie