My back and neck pain have been held in check lately. Sporadic bouts of pain, but nothing that would require drugs or injections. I sure hope to keep it that way for as long as I can. The summer is here and I hope to keep my simple vacation plans intact. (Continue reading… )

that’s how i am feeling lately. Robbed of my plans all too frequently. Sometimes I know the hows and whys of my latest back pain, but many times the pain comes on for no discernible reason. (Continue reading… )

After more than three months, a dozen specialists, and lots of grief…its seems I have a diagnosis for my dental pain. Yes, I know this is my back pain blog, but just like back pain. You cannot just ignore this kind of trouble. (Continue reading… )

Friends often ask me if I miss my job. Of course I miss my job for many reasons. Yes. On the other hand, …absolutely not! Let me explain. (Continue reading… )

I was hoping to include more back pain related materials and links, but i tell ya… this episode of dental hell continues to my detriment. (Continue reading… )

You might wonder why I would write about my current dental pain troubles in a “bad back” blog. Well, it is because it reminds me of my bad back travails. The feeling of being lost in a sea of little help. Getting the run-around. Solutions I don’t like and befuddled looks from the guys in the white coats. (Continue reading… )