Julie, don't give up. Small steady changes can be impactful. Have you worked with a physical therapist to set up a graded exposure, moderate exercise routine? How about gentle morning stretches? Perhaps you havent been taught the proper way to treat your body with ease and grace while accomplishing exercise. What has your spine doctor cleared you to do?

If you don't use it you lose it, whether 59 or 90. But you my friend are way to young still and must have more in the tank. Please stay positive because I bet you are so much more than just your spine issues and have more to contribute in this beautiful world. How have you been handling your mindset? Do you speak with a psychologist to work through emotional and behavioral obstacles?