Suggest Remedy For Pain In Center Of Lower Back

Hi there. about 1.5 years ago i developed a mild pain in the centre of my lower back that seemed to get slightly worse over time. I notice it more when i sit down. CT scan shows my L1 to be compresed and the disk is slightly bulged but not touching the nerve. I have been doing core strengthening excercises and stretches and have been seeing a chiropractor twice a week. My main issue is that i feel like all my joints in my back and shoulders are crackling all day and they feel like they are trying to sieze up. it just seems to be getting worse. I'm only 25 and I'm a carpenter. Any info would be great. thanks