Thanks Catchfish....wow, you helped with your info. I hope this helps Erica too and I'm heading for the site Jo55 recommends.
My family doc seems to think this is no big deal. Says 'walk, get exercise'. I could only wish this on him (yeah, I'm being mean I know!).
I'm old (63) and so this is somewhat to be expected. It's familial also.
Man apparently wasn't meant to walk on two legs

; eventually we get spinal problems.
Oh darn; one more thing to add to my list!
Tootsie!