if i didnt have to work 8-5 Monday through friday i would focus on getting better in the next week. i went to jeju spa and swam a few laps and used their hot tub for a good minute. that felt amazing, but the next morning its backI tell you what helped me best was aquatic therapy, it removes all pressure from your lower back.
someone told me back pain is like herpes, even if you dont notice it for a while it always comes back