I've had a stress fracture in the thoracic and also the lumbar area recently. I'd insist on a full spine MRI. I love the water therapy but only if the water is warm. Cold water makes the muscles lock up. Try to get an arthritis approved exercise class. Most YMCA's have them. Even as small as our little town is, we have a YMCA with a heated pool and an Arthritis Assoc. approved instructor.

If you are going to be working at home, remember to take frequent breaks to rest your spine. Sitting puts a full load on the spine according to my husband's neurosurgeon.

Billye