richard,
i have been having trouble for 18 months or so as i said.but i am getting better slowly.
massage helps me.but i also have a bit of help now as well,i know this costs money ,but u probably need rest in order to heal.just lifting the hose reel in and out was very painfull.standing in one position ,bending everything was hell.
i think i still could probably do with a month off and strengthening of core muscles (as trippy says)but its expensive to have a month off.
at one point the dr gave me diclofenic which help also ,but not ongoing.
good luck m8
email me if u want to discuss further as i kno where u are coming from
driscolleddie@yahoo.co.uk