Lots of things can make your back hurt, but to be honest, I can't imagine ANYTHING making my back hurt like lugging around 8 babies in my tummy! Octomom could sympathize!
Have a painless recovery, StaLean. Pehaps you'll need some of these ...
"The evidence supporting the use of medical leeches for osteoarthritis is mounting and it may not be long before leech therapy for back pain from spinal stenosis is part of standard treatment."