I have only had my back go out a few times but the pain lasted 6 months once. The last time it happened was when we were on vacation in Egypt about a year ago. I don't remember 10% of what the guide told us that week. Following that incident I swore that I would take care of my back to prevent it from acting up again. So far no more problems. The medications that seem to work the best to solve the problem for me are muscle relaxers and Prednisone.(Did you know you can buy 20 Prednisone in Egypt, without a prescription, for about $.70? )

I have also been very strict about taking some Ibuprophen whenever I feel a back twinge start. If you wait until there is real pain it is probably too late to avoid a major incident. Needless to say I had to decline helping my daughter move her furniture a week ago.

Hope you feel better soon.