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                        Have had similar episodes myself> get   the book by Dr Hamilton Hall>  "The Back Doctor"  Do not panic> time is on ur side>  I am currently in worst episode of my   life>I know it will get better.  I do easy stretches.I apply heat   and /or ice> I take Celebrex > seems   to help> Get a Doctor's opinion