Just had my 3rd series of injections yesterday. I'm not a surgical candidate so I've had to try everything else - physical therapy, acupuncture, meds, chiropractor, deep tissue massage. Massage has been more effective. She has better understanding of anyone so far on how it's all connected. Abs are actually a mess trying to overcompensate for lower back. Not cheap and not covered by ins but at this point I don't care. Therapy was awful as they tried to do too much and made things worse. I'm hoping for three months of comfort from the shot which will give me some time to lose weight and exercise more. Just started Baclofen for the spasms which has worked well and while has some scary *** side effects, probably the only reason I can be physically active. Doesn't knock you out either.
Good luck with your situation!