I was wondering is I needed to stop my pain meds he did not tell me not to take them... I guess I need to call them tomorrow to find out. I am having my lower back checked, but have had problems with a lot of nerve pain. I take Lyrica for that, percocet and oxycoltin for pain. I turned my head the other day and it felt like a lighting bolt went all the way down my spine! I have had pain right between my shoulders as well. Let me know how your test goes. Do you use a spine doctor or other? Mine specializes in the spine.