thank you and you are correct - being in constant pain - I also went for the vertiflex for the same reasons you stated. I think one of the issues is that for me, anyway, I have not been able to move/walk so my muscles are so week. I was a gymnast and an athlete when I was young. Probably that is what caused the damage....but we will continue to try for a remedy. If this does not work I may visit a surgeon - this is last resort. Crazy thing is that I am able to golf, mainly because I can sit in the cart in between swings - and I love that. I will keep you posted. The last time saw this doctor he gave me very little sedation and I screamed cause it hurt......he yelled at me to be quiet - woah...hopefully this time they will sedate the bejesus out of me so I do not scream...hahaha anyway thanks for the prayers -