Dear Heyjoe -- thank you truly for your response and helpful suggestions. Sorry to hear about your struggles also. It's very difficult when you've been very active your whole life. Went to see another pain management doctor and my husband was given some exercises to strengthen core muscles and will start table decompression today. Taking less meds and is able to function better during the day, as well as sleeps through the night. Baby steps but not moving fast enough for my husband. Prayers to you for continued progress.