I have had x-rays, CT scans, and MRI and all concluded I have nothing wrong with my back! I've been to physical therapy (which brought on a spasm) I asked about Botox and was told the "spot" where the spasm is is too close to my spine. I've been to U. of Penn Pain clinic, Temple University pain clinic plus 3 others. I've had 3 injections at the orthopedic doctor and nothing stops the spasm. I have a Tens unit (difficult to apply myself but I do it). My doctors have prescribed many different pain meds for me but they wreck my stomach so I can't eat. (no more pain meds!) Valium works, but I can't do much with 10 mg. I fall asleep. I only asked for the oxycodone in case I couldn't take the spasm pain. I never took one. Unfortunately, I have no Mayo Clinic or Kaiser near me. So far, no one can figure out what is causing the spasm. I am going to make an appointment with a neurologist next week. Maybe they can figure it out. I have never injured my back. Can't afford the myofascial tissue release, although it does sound like it would help. Thanks for your tips.