I be glad ye are mending well, lass.
As fer meself, I have 3 bad disks in upper back and have fer years been able to do exercises, traction, etc to keep 'em in check. This be the worse flareup since 2000, stiff neck, back muscles tight, shoulder tight and now nerve tingling in arm. We've tried medication, massage, chiropractic which all help temporarily, but not long-term. Will probably next do a CAT scan. Me chiropractor mentioned yesterday it might be bone spurs, so must consult the orthopaedic specialist on Thursday and go from there. I would do most anything to ease the pain and numbness.