Wishing you the best. I also have back pain and thru trial and error, I've got a handle on it. I do go to pain management too. I only take the injections when nothing else is working. I use meds and found it better to take them regular, rather than wait til the pain is so bad, they don't work very well. Bio-Freeze roll-on has been a life-saver for me, for me it works better than a muscle relaxer and it's one less drug in my system. Even when it hurts, I get up and move, it helps. Find a good pair of shoes, if I wear the wrong shoes, it really makes my back angry. Also, for me, sitting on a wood chair (like a kitchen chair) more than 20 minutes, sets it off. I know everyone is diffrent, you have to figure out what makes your back angry. I am still able to work 4 days a week. Best wishes for getting back to work and meeting your goals. If you want to talk about it, PM me.