Hey we have something in common I did not want epidurals in my back either so had my two children natural as well Was no picnic when one was a forceps delivery My two were born in England Pain relief there is nothing like here back in the 90's
What do you have going on with your neck? Mine is a mess now and progressing along with my low back I probably have small fiber as have the symptoms of that and the test I had a few yrs back should some degenerative changes in the nerves -that was a ankle punch test.
I hope this works for you and goes well. Let us know how you do