Pain is not a reason to withdraw from life. Don't wait until the pain is gone to live. You may have to decrease your level of participation, but think of the things you might do if you didn't have pain, and do them anyway. Sometimes it's hard, but it's worth it. In medicine it is sometimes said that when all you have is a hammer the whole world looks like a nail.
Pain needs to be approached from a number of different directions.
It's important to know all of your options. Stay open minded, so that you can truly give your options a chance. Some of these you will learn on your own as you explore ways to change your environment. It also helps to talk to someone with a knowledge of all areas of pain management. Find someone who is open minded and informs you of all the possibilities, and most importantly, cares about you.