I got a herniated disc which went undiagnosed for a long time. I've been prescribed/taken/done alcohol, tricyclic antidepressants, ibuprofen, codeine, anti-inflammatory steroids orally and by injections, McKenzie, light deadlifting, CBD, and THC cannabis, excessive biking, walking, running... the list goes on. Yet, the most significant cure for me was getting a standing desk. It seemed like only once I spent most of my time not straining my back, was I able to gain much from all the else.
More power to you fellow back pain enthusiast.
I also had a herniated disc (L4/L5) and the only thing that helped me was surgery (lumbar laminectomy). Then lots of walking.
As a tall human being I also had to get fairly big monitor stand to add to the standing desk to save my neck from strain. Cervical disks can herniate too, and it sucks!
