In 2003 I had an accident while on the job and damaged a nerve in my back. I felt the injury coming as I'd had a few warning signs that morning with pain in my back flaring up during some twisting movements.

Well, sure enough, a few hours later, I'm on the floor under a shelf and in so much agony that I was paralyzed with pain.

The store staff called 911 and they pulled me out from under the shelf, I couldn't move on my own.

For the last 5 years I've been suffering with this pain, I was diagnosed with 8 degree scoliosis 10 years ago, so this compounds the issue.

I haven't been for a chiropractic adjustment in about 3 months and I'm really feeling it, my leg is numb and my back is just screaming at me.

When I lie down, the pain flares up so bad that I can't move, I need to sleep it off it's so bad.

I work in landscaping so you can imagine how hard it can be going through my daily work with this pain.

My chiropractor is great, I've been seeing him for about 3-4 years after having a horrible experience with another one. But I feel I'm just throwing my money away going to see him since it's not dealing with the problem at hand, only suppressing the symptoms.

I'm tired, I'm at a loss as to what I should do, and would like some help. I'm not suicidal, but I have days where I have a hard time getting through it.

I live in Canada where health care is free, but only to a certain point. With the crumbling economy I can't afford to take time off of work, but I need options so I'm not forced to file for a disability claim.

Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated.