Yes. You're right. The painkillers are just to help make me more comfortable so I can get through my workday. I know they don't actually deal with the cause; they just relieve the symptoms temporarily. I'm doing exercises and stretches to help recover faster. The soreness is almost gone now. I visited my chiropractor a few times. I went today, and he said I probably don't need to come again after today, and that I should be back to normal within a few days.

Thanks for your support! :-)