I know I have arthritis in my neck.....if I go swimming, it does relieve the tightness and it becomes more bearable. I envision surgery on C5/C6 soon.

But, the bigger issue now....and I've sat on my rear for 4 months since retirement, is the searing burning pain...felt mostly deep in my lower leg. I do have a pretty nasty SI joint problem. along with L4/L5....but I've handled the back thing pretty well. I've noticed....that standing...walking....and getting out of a deep chair....the burning is pretty intense. Even at night, I will have the pain lying in bed. I've tried a lunge type exercise to stretch my quad muscle...and I think it helps a little...not sure. I hear about thrombosis vein issues....and I really don't know what to do. I have seen my doctor so many times, I am actually embarrassed to go in anymore. I've had MRI's of my spine, and it does show the degeneration of my spine....no news to me. But, this pain is really crimping my ability to exercise. I have resorted to swimming in the pool....however, I can only frog kick to keep the pain at a minimum. I have considered yoga...I just am at a lose. Any ideas would be very much appreciated.

On another note....I do hope all is well with you guys, and I wish you a happy holidays!!!! Jack