Oh, Aching Back

A little over a week ago, my lower back - right at my waist - started hurting a little. Another back spasm, I thought. I have had them over the years, but I haven't had one in several years.

Only this one is a little different. Most, if not all, of my back spasms have been the kind where there's a sharp, jerking pain - that's the only way I know to describe it. When it hit, I couldn't move for several seconds. However, this one just hurts a little, especially when I get up after sitting for awhile.

Some days have been better than others. Yesterday was a good day, even though I did some light work outside. When I went to bed my back felt better than it has since it started. This morning the pain was back.

I don't want to let this stop my life. I'm being careful, but we're still exercising. We're still riding the horses. I'm still shoveling manure twice a day. None of this makes my back hurt any more.

At Betty's suggestion, I have made an appointment for next Monday afternoon to go see her chiropractor. I've never been to one, so we'll see how it goes.

In the grand scheme of things, this is pretty minor, but it's annoying. If you think about me in your prayers, throw up a quick healing prayer. Can't hurt.