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You might also try Yoga. I herniated a disc with my second pregnancy and my physical therapist had me do the "cobra" position as often as I could --worked wonders.
Our local Y has "yoga for pain relief" and "yoga for a healthy back" -- both designed to address chronic pain or back pain.
Works miraculously for me, probably because it stretches and tones those muscles without putting alot of strain on them.
Good luck!
Yoga is awesome. It has helped me significantly. However, a word of caution. Some poses may be contraindicated depending on your diagnosis. For example, repeated forward bends may very well aggravate a disc herniation. Just an FYI to discuss this with your physical therapist first.