I have found some relief with a lumbar support heated massaging car seat, I am unsure of the name brand but it hurts to stay sitting for longer than a few minutes but this helps somewhat. I also use the epsom salts, hot baths, I used to use tiger balm and horse linament after baths which used to work but when the pain increases I find I have intolerances/allergies (depends on who you talk to, doctors I mean). The linaments burn and cause me to be distracted from the pain for a little while...it's a small window of a different feeling which gives me a slight break. I use heating pads as well and stagger what I do....i also have meditation cds which promote mindfulness. Qi Gong has given me the most help however, it is modified but it does help.