a5in_the_sim
I've been there too and I sympathise!!
BackCare, which used to be called the National Back Pain Association, has a web site at
www.backpain.org
Their telephone number is 020-89775474 and, if you are a member you get a quarterly magazine (which contains more ads for cushions, lower back supports, tens units etc than you can shake a stick at.)
I am sure you will be able to find something to make life more bearable.
The trouble is that no-one takes back pain seriously; unless you meet someone who has had it themselves!!
Good luck!
Edit: Just looked at the web site above and I don't think it will help you much. If you e-mail me I will send you a copy of the magazine they publish; this has lots of adverts for back gadgets etc.
[This message has been edited by GRpr (edited 27 April 2001).]