truck driver with compressed disk in lower back (pain, exercises, muscle)

[sunbelt]

I drive a haul truck at the mines so there's a lot of being bounced around. I've had a compressed disk for years and have always been able to maintain it using an inversion table which I've just started doing within the last 5 or 6 years. I also notice a big improvement by taking Fast-Flex from GMC which is a cocktail of 5 joint supplements (forget which ones now) but have slacked off of it. It seems like its catching up to me and I may be looking for another line of work. In the meantime, can anyone recommend something to take for the discomfort? (Its not that painful yet).

[SETI_listener]

Narcotics are a safe and proven method to relieve pain. What about muscle relaxers? Medical marijuana? Alcohol works in a pinch (no pun intended). Lots of drowsy, effective meds you cant easily take, huh. Sorry

[LittleDolphin]

McKenzie exercises often relieve pain from compressed discs and sciatica...Google "McKenzie exercises" and you'll find some videos that demo them for you...very easy to do and can bring rapid relief...

[D217]

I use an inversion table.