After nearly two and a half months of nada, a couple of weeks ago my back started behaving itself. I still have to stretch, hang upside down, use the back brace quite a bit (and ice).
Here is the company that makes the back brace I use
Back Brace and Neck Brace Supports for Neck and Back Pain Problems
I also use a stretchy elastic one as well. I use both when dirt biking. Keeps everything straight, and seems to relieve some downard forces as the brace squishes me upward.
Spinalator table:
Spinalator
The Spinalator (or roller table) is essentially a massage for the spine. Too expensive unless you get a deal on ebay/craigslist.
Inversion table:
Walmart.com: Sports & Outdoors: Exercise Machines: Inversion Tables
I begin (and end) each day with a twenty-second stretch on the inversion table. Some like to hang for many minutes. I don't see the need for me.