Try substituting two Ibuprofen and two Acetominiphen for the narcotics. My buddy is a implant dentist and has found that the synergistic interaction of these two is as effective as the narcotic. Don't over do the acetominiphen...
This combination has helped my very bad back on its worst days.
Add a cup of coffee and a square of bakers chocolate to that combination of ibuprofen and acetominiphen and it works even better.