@jmah: You are giving her the perfect gift. The pain clinic will have a team of doctors and therapists with non-medical modalities and all the latest techno-tricks. Plus, she will feel more secure surrounded with people who deal with nothing but chronic pain. Having a 6 yr old is tough, but at least s/he goes to school (and the bathroom) by himself.
I have tried for chronic lower back pain; ** indicates what worked
Osteopath
Chiropractic
Acupuncture
Acupressure
Massage therapy
Hypnotheraphy
**Back school, lumbar support in all chairs and in car, hard mattress, side-sleeping, pillow between my knees.
**Psychotherapy
**Physical therapy
**Attitude
**Meds.
I have a routine now; some meds (amitriptaline for sleep), a daily session on the heating pad, followed by yoga stretches and some light weight-bearing exercises, 30 minutes on treadmill, and dealing with emotional stress. I’ll start to walk outside daily if winter ever goes away.
Good luck to you all.