when I have time it works

sometimes

it helps when i can find a comfortable position. at this point I can only tolerate about 15-20 minutes of walking, standing. sitting and laying.

a warm spa was the best I just kept getting in and out going for a walk then back in spa fantastic

Reducing stress is primary in my strategy.

Just makes me feel useless

Rest seems to work wonders.

this is my mainstay of pain relief, which sucks, because i feel like doing so much, it makes me want to scream. I was given an all expense trip for two to PARIS for my B-day. I still havent gone, because it wont even be fun, with this back pain. :(

I took a vacation to the tropics 6 weeks after the accident i was able to enjoy myself but found it hard to regroup when I got home. Also being away that soon I was constantly nervous to grasp the reality when I went home. The next vacation was a road trip CT to FL with my cousin who has been a major support. We had the best time together and were able to talk about Stephen often. We saw many reminders of him during our trip. The entire time I was at peace with myself it was a release.

a must, but remembering true rest and the time it takes to get there, and then starting back to what ever it is you need to do