Yes, my back hurts, but it it's usually at a low level. For example, yesterday no lower back ache, but mild leg pain. I didn't apply a patch because I don't want to medicate if I don't need to (and yes, that contradicts what I've heard about keeping ahead of the pain).

This morning my legs hurt and the lower back is a little sore, but it's not really bad.

Maybe your pain is coming from a nerve that originates elsewhere? Or you could have a completely different problem.