I started out on 5mg. Percocets, and it was eventually raised to 10 mg., then to crazy amounts as the years wore on.
I have done everything under the sun as far as treatments go. right now I'm sticking with aqua therapy, and walking as much as possible. Aqua therapy is great for me because my body weight isn't effecting my lower spine, and it allows me to move and stretch a lot longer than on land. I still can only walk very short distances, but I am able to go a little further everyday.