good Luck ity is a very common and serious problem. However, many doctors aren’t equiped to deal with it and therefore brush the issue off. Severe and constant pain is debilitating on the body so just not taking pain killers isn’t the answer. Delaying taking the painkillers until the pain is severe isn’t advisable either since they don’t work well once the pain is severe.
You should try to see pain management dr or osteopath who doesn’t just give pain killers. A good physical therapist who does manual therapy and deep tissue massage can help as well. I know Hospital for Special Surgery refers patients with spinal issues to Tracey Vincel.
I know Columbia was doing research on pain killer addictions and had a free program. I don’t know if it is still available.