Hi, I have DDD and just learned it involves more then disks, I have spurs, should be a cowboy! I have pain frequently in my back and currently my arm. I have been told by one P.T. that actually walking in water is the best therapy. Then add weights to your ankles. However do not add the weights until you have been evaluated by a P.T. Floating also helps. And for those with a sense of humor, someone mentioned magnesium. Doc put me on slo-Mag for spasms and I was really gorked on heavy pain meds. About the third day I noticed I was having a b.m. every half hour. Took me another two days to figure out why. So magnesium is good but start slow and build up. Also accupunture has worked for me but I am too poor to afford now.