Dear Linda, Thanks for the information. I am 46 years old I had surgury on
my hill cords and tendens done in the 60s and 70s and then haveing to put a
strain on my back and legs from the way I have to move around is catching up
with me. I do not have the money to get a massage. Medcaid does not cover
it. but I am sure it would help big time if madcaid would pay for it.

I hope your back gets better soon. My back has hurt so bad I have wanted to
cry. and I can take a lot of pain before I want to cry.   Lynn

Linda Wagner wrote:

> Sara,
>
> I am not in a wheelchair, but I also have been having lower back pain
> recently.  I am still moving around ok and just occasionally take some
> ibuprofen, but I will be going to the dr. soon if it doesn't go away.  I
> know the pain is directly related to the hamstring surgery I had two
> summers ago and my learning to walk in a whole new way.  So, I need to
> stretch my back extensively and strengthen it as much as I can.  A good
> massage helps too!  Just some ideas...no cures, but at least some ways
> to help.
>
> Linda