Amen to this. All they are really doing with PP's is treating symptoms. Not the cause. I wish there was a better way. I'm hoping that the FDA will approve Botox for back pain. I heard through a friend on another forum a year or two ago that her husband had gotten it and it worked very well. He was down to 0 pain. The questions is will it last and will medicare cover it. It's not cheap.Hiss. Wish they could find a good solution for you granny.