Don

My advice is to see a chiropractor. In my opinion, a general practitioner doesn't really have a clue about backs, apart from handing out prescription for painkillers that won't solve the problem.

A good chiropractor will take x-rays, and give you a thorough check-up. He will ask you to show him how you stand when you play, how you sit when you work and when you're at home relaxing. This will help him figure out what's causing your pain, and how to avoid it in the future. He will also loosen any locked disks, and he will help you work out an exersice plan to strengthen your back, make it more flexible and less susceptible to pain and injury.

It takes a bit of time, and it costs a bit of money (at least it does here in Norway) but it's worth it! You have to live with your back for the rest of your life, why not make sure it lasts?!

Magpie