I think this is a poor storyline for Corrie run with. I cannot believe that his doctor would not have taken him more seriously and helped him with further pain relief or back strengthening exercises, surely they would not have simply said, no more tablets now, you are on your own?
It seems a shame that the writers cannot come up with a happy relationship for Gail, it is about time that they found her someone to settle down with. I understand that the guy who plays Joe is leaving the series, I know the way he goes, but will not spoil it for you if you do not know as of yet!
Always love plots with David in as he is so delicously evil, I remember the family argument they all had one christmas time that was an evil David classic, but they could have come up with something a bit better for him than this one!