OK-- Has your DH had an MRI? I would say if insurance will approve it to get this sooner than later (based on my DH experiences). My DH had a bad back...PT did give him some relief for a while so hope that yours get some too. He did end up having surgery for a ruptured disc, and after that the pain was pretty much gone. Praying your DH can get relief without surgery, but if he does need it can heal quickly afterwards.