In April of this year I had three injections in the spine. At the time of these injections, I was not able to lay down without extreme pain. Over the next 3 weeks, the pain subsided and I was able to again lay down and start a moderate spine exercise program recommended by a therapist at Dan Abrams Healthy Living Center in Rochester, MN. I have been diagnosed with advanced degenerative osteoarthritis. My spine, neck, shoulder and knees are the principle locations of frequent discomfort. I have had approximately 10 injections over the years. For the spine, I have found tai chi and Qi quong to be helpful. One movement in particular focused on the “posture of infinity”. I do both Tai Chi and Qi Quong daily. The mindfulness exercises in these have helped to pull the my focus to something other than the joint discomfort. I have used Tylenol Arthritis with some help, but don’t like the feeling I get after taking it. Several other prescribed pain meds have also left me feeling worse than without taking them. Currently, Tylenol arthritis is the only one I will take.
Good luck to a fellow 73 year old.