Liz,
I have problems at all 3 levels in my spine, S1 nerve damage, lupus and FM.
I have done much of the thearpy like you and even aqua thearpy.
It seems that what helps one area flares up something else, just a no way win situation.
I believe if it were me I would be just be open and honest with my dr, especially since you have a good open relationship. No one knows your body better then you and since you have done much of the thearpies you do know what helps you best.
I've been wanting to do some more myself but like you I don't want to do what harms me and makes my pain worse but know I have to do something to help myself or just wither up and die..
Good luck and let us know what happens.
LindaM(suede)