I also have lower pack pain, L3 L4, had an MRi and it shows degenerative arthritis , but really don't stop me from doing things right now, but don't know whats a head. Doc told me just to take Tyenol .Standing in one spot for a period of time, doesn't help me. Siting or laying down doesn't bother me. Maybe in the future I may have to get a cortizone shot. The golden years suck!