See if you have a reflexologist nearby, Bobert. They are miracle workers.

I have had back problems for years, or rather had back problems for years. My spine was outta wack due to a degenerated hip joint and after the replacement, a reflexologist put my spine back where it's mostly s'posed to be and I have had little problem with it since.

Pain killers can be a big help, but keep in mind that pain is the body's way of telling you you something ain't right, and if you mask that, then you're liable to go hurt yourself more than you have already.

Tai Chi Chuan?

You have both my sympathy and empathy.