Back pain is still pretty constant and still spikes with extension, flexion and rotation.  I’m working the core every night and walking close to 5K with hills.

I’m swimming ~once a week and seeing a chiro 2-3 times a week for traction and extension excercises to pump some nutrients into the disc.  My back is usually quite sore after Chrio, but my right toe has been less numb.  Shins & ankles and now calfs ache.

Overall, I’m no better off than I was last October, but I’m still trying.  My active life of a year ago is still a long ways off.

-Brett