If you simply rely on meds then you will always have to up your dose. Include vitamins exercise and strict diet.

Some people find medical marijuana helpful. My husband not so much. He continues to exercise, meditate sometimes, doing specific stretching exercises, goes for acupuncture (had to try 3 different ones until he found one he liked) and is currently working with a myofascial release therapist who is trained in the Barnes technique. Nothing takes the pain away but helps how he thinks about the pain. Currently researching the Curable website.