upperback pain!!

I have seen my chiroprocter with thorasic back pain.  He says it's because of my weight as I have gained about 90 pounds.  He thinks it's a muscular problem; he advises massage, advil, heat, etc.  The"rub" is that I am going to Egypt this week. The pain gets intense by evening, and it is there from the moment I wake up, more centralized, not radiating out to my arms, then crossing my back as the day wears on.  I really need x-rays, but is there something I can take to get me through the trip? Cortizone?  Flexeril?  

I am trying to get in to see a doc tomorrow, but time is short.  What can I do?

[Anant10]

Hi,

It is not advisable to take Cortizone (Cortisone) without doctor's advice. Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) along with anti-inflammatory analgesic (Ibuprofen) will help in releaving your symptoms. I would suggest that you should go ahead with your appointment with the doctor.