Thinking ahead re: back problems---UPDATE---
See update on second page. I have a great HMO but, a very cautious one that does a lot of very conservative procedures before sending a patient to a specialist . I have a problem with my back, it ...
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I would get the xrays to see what is going on there. When I had mine taken you could clearly see how the discs were compressed together. On one side of the disc there was about 1/16 in clearance between the discs(compression side) on the other side I had about 1/4 in(tension side). Your lower back is like an S shape so one side is in compression the other side is in tension. Dr. told me most of the pain was caused by a tight hamstring on one side pulling my back out of alignment rather than the compressed disc. Bottom line is after a lot of stretching and core exercises my lower back has improved. I also hang from a chin up bar to stretch out the back after Id o some chin ups. I still have some mild pain, need to stop every 2 hrs or so when driving the MH just to walk( have knee arthritis also). Bottom line there are things that you can do to help.
