I'm going to add one more thing, and I know I'm sounding like a broken record, but make absolute certain you're getting enough vitamin D.

Don't trust me, do your own research. Google "vitamin D back pain" and you will find articles like this:

http://www.webmd.com/pain-management...onic-pain-link

I learned the significance from a customer that is an ER doctor. He saw me struggling (awkward posture, sort of limp) when my back was acting up one day. He sat me down at the computer and started showing me the research.

I now take some daily joint supplements that have about 2000 units of vitamin D in them. Some people argue for more.

But the greatest improvement in my condition started AFTER I began taking vitamin D. My wife noticed that I'll stop and pickup things off the ground now, which I never would have done just a few years ago. I used to live in fear of flushing the toilet because just bending over to do so could trigger an attack that would last for days/weeks. I'd never stop taking the stuff now.