I’ve been on buprenorphine patch initially 15mcg bumped up to 20mcg for going on 3 years with good effect. I also use THC and CBD tincture 15mg 3x day for breakthrough pain. I used to need Percocet but not very much any longer. I too have osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and scoliosis. I also exercise everyday, walk 2 miles a day and stretch 2x day to maintain my core strength. It doesn’t get any easier as we age and our bodies breakdown.