Controling the spasms is my help. I take 10 mg valium. Some days a half some none, other days I need several days of taking one.

I have toradol and anti inflamatory for flare ups, and percocets I take days I work if I come home with a lot of discomfort.

I would rather take a darvocet or percocet, or two then 4 advil 4 times a day as PA suggested...that is crazy.

Most help though, the hot tub!!!!!!
Also lidoderm patches on the butcher knife in my back and my biofreeze I love, every single day whether I am hurting or not.

I have a bed buddy for microwave, and frozen back of one part alcohol and two of water in a strong heat sealed bag...some use a dedicated bag of peas. The alcohol mix is like slushy and lower cold temp

Maintance and keeping pain down is helpful.
My personality is totally a type Z! If it isn;t done, no big deal,
Dianne