Hi oneoneoneone.
Sorry to hear you have a back problem, having had it (bad!) I know how crap it is and how much uncertainty there is. I was in the same position as you, GP told me a scan would have to be done etc but had a 6 month waiting list. In the meantime I was referred to physio direct so maybe you could try that?
Back problems are really common in young men and even if it is quite serious (prolapsed disk) it can be fixed so there is light at the end of the tunnel. When your GP says carry on as normal it is good advice to an extent, you have to be aware that you don’t do more damage so obviously don’t try and pick up an anvil.
I got to the point where I couldn’t stand or walk and was on pretty mad pain killers. Eventually I went private and paid for it.
I had a treatment of cortisone injections which did ease it slightly but as I had a prolapse disk the only way to get the pressure of the sciatic nerve was surgery. In and out in a day and been perfect ever since (4 years) better than 6 months waiting in agony.
I hope it won’t get to that point for you. At this stage try and get physio, they will help you with stretches and exercises to strengthen your core. Also in bed try to lie on your side, it will take the pressure off your back.
Hope it works out OK but don’t forget that it is more than likely that it get fixed in time. I found the worry of not knowing almost worse than the pain.
Oh one more thing chiropractors are not the way forward…believe me I wasted hundreds!!!!