fatshot Sorry to hear about the back. This year, I tried something different. When my back first flared up (as it ALWAYS does in the spring, due to golf and yard work) I went to the chiropractor. From then on, I scheduled an appointment once a month, just to keep things properly adjusted.
I usually go every two months for adjustments unless I have an issue. My issue is misalignment and my dude gets my back in alignment in about 5 minutes. I did a big dumb about four days ago picking up a heavy box and I felt some stress in my lower back but nothing else. Then this morning putting a small bowl of water down for the dog I got the dreaded knife in the lower back. No more stabbing pain but back is very sore and stiff. Hopefully one adjustment a several days of rest will do the trick. 🙏