Yes,I would be very cautious re addiction to drug,but there is a
alternative for pain in back. Go to any big drugstore or chemist
and ask for a 'Tens Unit'--it is a little thing bout size of a phone
that works by battery; it has 2 leads coming from it with rubber
pads on end,which you place on area of pain,they give a pulsating effect and start-up body's own pain reducing effects.
They are really,really good for all kinds of pain,and no drugs.
Kind Regards,
BLUEDOVE