I am a Physiotherapist (though not working at present), I have seen some good results with the Mckenzie method and anyone who shows you this must be trained. If it is of recent on sent (acute) then the body will heal itself for the first few weeks. There is a thing that goes on called neural tension. Basically when we injure ourselves the body lays down new tissue to repair, this can be not as elastic as what was there before. So movement will make these new tissues able to stretch more easily. Being active is very helpful He could begin with some gentle swimming or walking as allows. If you see an acupuncturist, I would say see someone who has studied this for years, say a practitioner of chinese medicine, as some people only do a 2 week course and will not know the depth of this treatment. I have heard success stories with aczpunture and bad backs. Your husband would probably benefit greatly from cleansing. I had such bad neck pain, and as a physio tried to adopt all the right methods. I done a Liver Flush and the neck pain disappeared. I couldn't believe it! I am doing another one tomorrow. I wish wellness for your husband. Good luck!