I have chronic back pain and it is very debilitating.  Can you inform me about back pain?
I am so sorry to hear that. I'm not a physician, but have worked with different bodies and limitations as a yoga and Pilates instructor. Is it a dull ache...a shooting pain...or a burning sensation?
It is like pins and needles and radiates down my left arm all the way to my hand.
It could be referred pain originating from the back...so does your neck bother you? Or is it more middle back or lower back pain that you feel limited by? There's also tailbone pain, but that doesn't seem to be the problem.
It is definitely neck pain originating in the spine.  It hurts full strength for 3 to 6 months and then it goes completely away.  Then a few months later it comes back.
Any difference to your habits during that time? And I'm curious -- have you evere tried something like acupuncture for pain relief?
I haven't tried acupuncture.  For relief, i use acetominophen and press the disc or whatever it is back into place and use an ice bag to reduce swelling.
I am so sorry. I know a *lot* of people -- 9 out of 10 adults -- experience it at some point in their life. But chronic pain is no fun.
The doctor i saw called it chronic spinal degeneration, gave me some pain pills, and told me not to come back for more.  So I am really on my own with this pain.  Thanks for your understanding and trying to help.
Not crazy about doctors like that! I seriously recommend a second opinion, since it sounds like you got *no* support. Often, teams of people work together -- doctors, pharamacists, physiotherapists, massage therapists. You need a team!