Hi there 2Blue, and welcome to NeuroTalk.
I'm sorry to read that you've been through a tough time with your back. I can commisserate because my husband has spinal problems as well. In case you haven't found it yet, we do have a spinal forum.
Here's the direct link.:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum22.html
Please drop by and say hello!
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