Anyone with back pain should invest 100 bucks in an inversion table. You lay on it, and push yourself around till you're hanging from your ankles upside down. I've had TWO back surgeries (triple fusion L4,L5,S1 1st one failed. 2nd was better). Now have LOST 3 discs (calcified, crushed and absorbed!). Hang for as long as you can handle it right before bed, then hit the bed quickly. It opens up/depressurizes your disc areas and allows fluids to flow back in. I got mine 2 weeks ago, and I can already feel a small difference - I can stand up straight!