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@japanjim I worked very physical jobs for more than 35 years, plus I helped a lot of friends and family move when they needed the help, so it may be from nerves in my back as well. The reason I never considered this before is because I've never really injured my back, just the occasional pulled muscle. I drove a truck for a printing company for over 13 years, and worked for 17+ years driving a truck for a national office supply company, so I walked hundreds of miles, climbed thousands of steps while making deliveries, and climbing in and out of my company trucks. And I moved literally thousands of tons of products during that time without really hurting myself. I think my body was just worn out by the Summer of 2015 when I had to walk away from my job and "retire" on permanent disability. I have osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis in my lower back, but a neurosurgeon looked at the MRI's of my spine and doesn't think it requires any surgery. I've already had 2 spinal fusion procedures done on my neck, and having more surgery on my lower back wasn't something I was looking forward to anyway.

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@mrmacabre I looked at all of the possibilities, and think it is what doctors call "physical trauma." They couldn't confirm anything, but it does not matter. Can't do anything except walk and get good nutrition.