I know most of my posting on this board has been goofing around and having fun, but I will give you a serious response because back and neck pain can be extremely painful.
I suffered a back injury many years ago, and the doctors I went to all wanted to give me painkillers and muscle relaxers. They didn't want to fix the problem, just treat the symptoms. After trying their way without results, I did it my way with great success. I have listed them in order of effectiveness.
Acupunture - gave me immediate results (eliminated my chronic pain, like magic).
Deep tissue massage - can be mildly painful but very effective.
Plus I meditate every day for 15 mins to 1/2 hr.
I havent been bothered with acute back pain since
