Thank you Wahine, maryellen, Dr. Mc Ninja and to jan.

I've had back problems since my 20's too. I did way too many "egg beaters" down the ski slope, and just too many high speed impact on my skis.

And I'm no spring chicken even though sometimes I still think I am. Haven't had a followup with my doctor yet, got yanked into jury duty and wasn't sure which day I had to report. So tomorrow, I will be making my followup visit with my doctor (I was picked for jury pool. another whole story in itself).

Anyway, Wahine, my doctor is thinking on the same line as you. So he is thinking of sending me to a PT who specializes in sports/athletes. He used to work for US Olympic team

Did try to ride this past weekend. slow and easy. still had issues with my back. I think I wrote here somehwere... comparing to Lance Armstrong trying to ride while on chemo and being passed by "little old lady" I've got that feeling..

Now just have to wait for the air to clear... Still so smokey, my eyes are burning. From my office, I can see the Santiago fire in Orange county (yesterday). Its only 6 maybe 7 miles away. Today, the visibility is less than a mile so I can't see the fire.

Smilingcat