Sure sign of aging...

My back has been nine-kinds of jacked up for 3+ years.  I have lived in constant pain and have eaten enough pain killers and muscle relaxers to sink a battle ship.  I finally had enough...  I guess my pain tolerance is extremely high because I have managed to continue with everyday life as if nothing has happened... or maybe I'm just so flippin' hard-headed that I won't pay attention to obvious signs that something is not square with the world.  I've been going to the chiropractor and massage therapist all week, well since Wednesday.  Had x-rays and they showed a very screwed up spine, probably more due to me not seeking help when I should have.

Seems the "old folks" disease got a hold of me.  I have signs of Degenerative Disk Disease (which sounds way worse than it really is, but it's still bad) and Arthritis in the spinal joints, along with other fibrous tissue (scar tissue).  Not to mention the misalignment of the spine and pelvis.  Nice, huh!   I have lost most of my flexibility, which used to be amazing (think gumby) and no matter how much I stretch, nothing helps. 

So for the next several weeks, I will be seeing the Chiropractor (which I totally ♥, by the way) and my massage therapist (G-d Bless Her -- she has her work cut out for her), 3 times per week.  I assume there will be some kind of maintenance visits after that. 

So there you have the poop...oops sorry, I meant scoop!  No really, I did!

** I have other news but can't/won't share it just yet!