Apparently there are all kinds of back treatment available.
My case involves arthritis, spinal stenosis and ruptured discs. The epidermal injection treatment for my lower back pain had a very short relief period and I do not like the continued use of steroids.
So my primary care physician has suggested a combination of Hydrocodon (for severe pain), Gabapentin (moderate pain) and Tylenol (muscle pain) to use at my discretion when needed. I was told to avoid surgery by a specialist.
The careful use of this combination has reduced my dependence on the Hydrocodon and seems to be helping reduce my dependence on the opioid. Time will tell if this is a permanent solution. At age 93 I am less concerned about drug addiction than pain relief.