[Steve A]

My girlfriend has horrible back pain. She is on Percocet and Naproxen but the pain has only gotten worse. What can she do?New info: Diagnosed with severe muscle spams. Pain started in lower back 6 years ago, spread to upper back. Has attended therapy sessions off and on for 6 years but nothing substantial. Says the pain burns and muscles ache and get knotted up. If U need more details pleases say so in your question and I'll add on if I can.

[Andrea J]

Has the cause of the pain been determined? The cause should be corrected. Taking pain killers and anti-inflamatory drugs may alleviate the pain, but not the cause of it. Depending on the problem, a chiropractor might be able to help. If it's chronic pain, then she should see someone about pain management.Good Luck.

[Tashi D]

She should re-visit her doctor or perhaps try a new one.I will say that some acute back pain will be and stay painful for some time no matter what a person uses, such as if one has a herniated disc.However, you say the pain has actually worsened, and that tells me that there are further developments. Has she had an MRI? This test will identify spinal injuries so that the doctor may accurately treat the problem.