Hi, I would like to learn from others what has helped them. I had a telephone appointment with the pain medicine Dr today and I really like what I hear, liked her manner. I went to work yesterday as my note had expired and couldn't get any response from the original Dr who saw me. I was feeling pretty good after accupuncture on Wednesday. At the start of my shift I have to look up info on the computer and write it down. The looking up and down was not good. I was in mild/annoying pain all day. I told my charge I would not be lifting anyone. At lunch I saw the Dr had written a note for me to be on modified duty until 4/9. I finished my shift and turned in my note. I will have a trigger point injection next Thursday- no cortisone. I agreed with her that least invasive is what I wanted to try.

I have osteoporosis of the spine and a compressed disk, but the main idea is that my spine has degenerated over the years. I am 75 years old and without pain.
I continue to engage in swimming, road bicycling, mountain biking, weight-lifting, and even snow skiing in the winter months.
My long-term exercise program over the past ten years has been the reason for my correct posture and absence of pain. I have made it a priority for my health.
But if you decide to strengthen your back, I recommend a trainer. I belong to Life Time Fitness.
There is hope. Patricia