Jo, this is GREAT.. thanks... funny you mention, I did pull a pec muscle as well but the pain I feel is more towards the back under my arm near my shoulder.. but I'll bet it's all related (hope so)

So you think "slightly effacing thecal sac" on several of those could be the issue?.. I hope so.. I'd like to get a good PT/ massage/ resistance training thing going to get this headed in the right direction! Sounds like it's doable if I get the right routine going.