I wish I could help with the pain. I know how you feel. My back is messed up after a pickup hit me at 35 MPH. The pain has been horrible at times. The neurosurgeon told me if I can stand the pain, I am better off not having any sort of surgery. I have noticed what sets off the pain and watch how I move, When it is bad, I send myself on a mental trip away from the pain. Things are better now. As I said, I wish I could help.