I had a surgeon tell me several years ago that if I had any major pain to have spine i needed surgery asap. I saw a pain Dr where I am now living, & after many shots that didn't work he told me how back pain is so common & nothing can be done, at least for me. I had a friend who had unsuccessful back surgery that made her worse. I have found that OMT'S have saved me, & insurance pays. I get gentle version. I have had male or female DO Drs as the only ones trained to do this, not all DO Dr do this, so if you find one, you are lucky. They just lightly move my arms, legs, feet to help straighten pelvis, which is a problem for me, also to help on my neck usually takes 15 mins & I am wiped like having a massage. I go hope & sleep for a few hours.