i use a back brace, spinal blocks & cortisone shots, pain pills & muscle relaxers, hang up side down when it really gets bad.. had first operation 40 years ago, have had 4 since, might have it fused next time, nutin left to work with
Find you a GREAT surgeon, neureo, The Othopadeatic Center have all done mine.
Are you doing any exercises to strenghten stomach muscles? I stay trim & do sit ups
Prayers & Good Luck.