I have 2 bulging discs in my neck,as well as my back.the ones in my neck cause headaches,and i already had Migraines.it hurts to turn my neck,and i can't turn it all the way around.my Nuerologist wants me to get a shotfor that,and she said they give you the shot in the head,not the neck.first,i am getting a shot in my lower spine.from past history,no shots have ever helped me,and i've tried many,as well as on the knee.i amm a complete train wreck from my neck to my knees.not looking for sympathy,that's just the way it is.

Smoke some pot.
Again, I smoke one joint before bed and that helps to take the edge off the pain long enough for the sleep pills to kick in

I use a tens unit on my knees,and it helps a little sometimes.you need a bigger one for your back,and i live alone.i don't think i'd be able to put it on myself.i wish i could.but do try the tens unit.

I have a bulging disc in L2 lumber very painful nothing helps as yet grrrrrr!!,

I used to use Aspercreme with Lidocaine (purchased over-the-counter). Then my pain management doctor prescribed a cream with stronger Lidocaine and two other medications in it. It has to be compounded and is not covered by my insurance. My pain doctor also sold me a really wide belt with a (freezer) cooling gel packet that I can wear for two hours. I wear it late in the day. My insurance paid for part of it.