Hi Sky. I do use ice packs on my back...when it becomes unbearable. My pain Doctor also has me on Flexeril, xanax, Ultram, along with the Methadone. The Methadone has helped me while all else seemed to fail.

Just don't want back surgery. Funny thing...when I was a child I used to have nightmares about something happening to my spine. Not a normal thing for a small child to dream about. Gives me the chills when I think about it. Brrr!

Thanks for your input!