Hi Tad,
Sorry to hear of your back problems. I sat out a complete season for the same in '03. The wife talked me into seeing a bonecracker and it seemed to work. It may have been better with time and no doctor visits. Either way it's fine now. It sure did stink that year off. I feel for you and all with back pain.
Speaking of stink: A very talkative 3 year old was in church yesterday. He was somewhat annoying till he proclaimed "I smell a stinky. I wonder where it's coming from?" An older woman in front of him then smacked her husband. I guess that he was the source.
Take care,
Mike Sr.