07/02/2023
"It's no surprise that my lower back hurt more now than they did when I was 25.
It began in my mid 50's, and got progressively worse as I passed 60. Now that I'm retired at 65, they hurt often. Some days, the pain keeps me from going anywhere – shopping, out with my wife, playing golf…
I try not to complain, but this worried me. I feared losing my mobility more than my virility. At least they make a little blue pill for that – they don't make a little blue pill for your lower back.
I was not about to watch everyone else have fun while I sit there like a bump on a log, so I set out to find a solution. The first stop was the doctor.
But I was disappointed. He recommended surgery, but I'll be honest, that scares me. I’m not ready for that.
He then recommended physical therapy, which did sound promising. But the multiple weekly visits weren't covered, and to be honest, far too time-consuming.
This is NOT how I envisioned my golden years. My lower back were really limiting me. I started to consider just biting the bullet and getting the surgery – maybe that was the only way.
A few days after I went to the doctor, my wife and I went to a retro "disco night" (remember disco?) at the senior center. My lower back felt "just ok" that night, but I could probably slow dance once or twice.
But during the night, we all noticed this older man dancing up a storm. The amazing part was he was far older than me – maybe 75 or even older.
I have to admit, I felt jealous. Here I was, sitting down at the table while he fast-danced with a whole group of smiling ladies.
How could he do this? How could he get to be his age without lower back issues?
I had to find out.
Later that night, I saw him in the restroom and started chatting. I commented on his dancing, and flat-out asked how his back were holding up.
What he told me has completely changed my life."
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