Sutherlin, I also used to have lower back pain. The only way I ever found to control the pain has been a lot of exercise. Leg lifts with a very flat back, and lots of situps. Got to start very small, two or three at a time, two or three times per day. I found that 6-10 months of this has always worked. Usually I have worked up to about 50 per session. Makes the muscles very strong. But always start very small. One or two at a time if it hurts at all.

@oldkarl, thanks, I have been doing leg lifts, side leg lifts, small pelvic bridges, and haven't really had much success but I do them at least 3-4 times a week, about 30 each. Just have to keep moving.